It Originated from His Own Authority

This was undoubtedly an affront to the majesty of the Heavenly Dao!

At the same time, Taiqing in the Primordial Wilderness raised his head toward the Purple Cloud Palace and met Hongjun's icy gaze.

The corner of Taiqing's lips lifted slightly, as though mocking him.

Hongjun's expression turned even colder.

"Insolence!!!"

Yuanshi was dumbfounded at the sight.

Taiqing's move was truly astonishing!

Elder Brother, that was far too incredible!

He had actually descended into the Primordial Wilderness in open defiance of the rules!

Tongtian was equally shocked.

He had thought that joking before Hongjun was already daring enough.

Yet he had never expected his Elder Brother to be even bolder, practically challenging Hongjun's authority!

Within Wa Huang Palace, Nüwa's beautiful face lost its color.

She had thought Taiqing had long prepared a scheme.

Who would have thought...

I thought he could change the situation, but who knew...

Taiqing had always appeared in Nüwa's eyes as someone who controlled the overall situation and possessed profound wisdom, to the point that she had overlooked just how terrifying his own strength was.

This time, he had directly broken the deadlock through brute force. Even Hongjun had likely not anticipated it.

Within the Underworld, Houtu was utterly stunned.

She had imagined that Taiqing would employ all kinds of methods, but she had never expected him to be so direct and violent.

He had descended by trampling upon the rules of the Heavenly Dao and directly erased Receiver and Cundi's Good Corpses.

Even at the Witch Race's peak, the Twelve Ancestral Witches had never been so ruthless. He actually dared to trample the rules of the Heavenly Dao so openly—he was undoubtedly the Primordial Wilderness's number one ruthless man.

Great Witch Xingtian and the others were even more terrified, swallowing hard.

They realized that compared to Taiqing, the Witch Race's former ferocity had merely been child's play.

At this moment, all the powerful figures of the Primordial Wilderness looked up at Taiqing, their hearts utterly shaken.

Taiqing Saint was simply too powerful!

After their shock, the disciples of the Three Teachings were overwhelmed with excitement.

Taiqing, Senior Grand Uncle, was undoubtedly a one-of-a-kind existence in the Primordial Wilderness. "Greetings, Master!" Xuandu saluted excitedly. "Greetings, Senior Grand Uncle!" Guangchengzi, Zhao Gongming, and the others could not contain their excitement as they clasped their hands and bowed.

Taiqing nodded slightly in response. "You have all done well." The disciples of the Three Teachings became even more excited.

Taiqing looked at Ying Zheng with a smile. "Ying Zheng, you have done very well."

Ying Zheng was so excited that his body even swayed slightly.

At last, he had seen his master. The moment his master appeared, he had displayed such shocking power, directly breaking the rules of the Heavenly Dao and crushing everything with absolute force.

This only filled Ying Zheng with even greater reverence for his master.

Filled with guilt, he bowed to his master. "This disciple, Ying Zheng, greets Master."

Taiqing nodded gently.

Then Ying Zheng said, "This disciple has failed your expectations. I was unable to destroy the Heavenly Court."

Taiqing smiled softly, showing his understanding.

In Taiqing's view, Ying Zheng's ability to advance the evolution of the Primordial World was already an exceptionally outstanding achievement.

Taiqing's gaze turned toward the Heavenly Court. Though he took no action, the supreme majesty of a Sage still filled the Buddhist Sect members within the Heavenly Court with instinctive fear.

Haotian trembled all over and did not dare meet his gaze. Burning Lamp and the other Buddhist Sect members broke out in cold sweat, their legs going weak.

Their hearts were filled with terror. They could scarcely believe that Taiqing had personally descended, not only destroying the Western Saints' Good Corpses but also disregarding the rules of the Heavenly Dao.

Burning Lamp and the other traitors of the Three Teachings especially feared that Taiqing would directly kill them.

After all, he was a true Sage. Who could possibly withstand him?

A cold snort emerged from Taiqing's lips, carrying a trace of chilliness.

He was not one of those Western Saints. He could not be bothered to act against juniors like them.

At that moment, heaven and earth suddenly changed!

Thunder rumbled through the Nine Heavens, and the Primordial Wilderness darkened as though ink had been spilled across it.

Countless Purple Cloud Divine Thunders swept in with furious intent, their momentum overwhelming.

All Primordial World Beings were gripped by fear. Even Sage-level experts felt uneasy.

Heavenly punishment was the most terrifying threat in the Primordial Wilderness.

Taiqing looked up at the fearsome heavenly punishment with a calm expression, utterly unafraid.

Within the Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun's face darkened.

He had not expected Taiqing to be so audacious as to directly violate the rules and come here.

This was simply arrogance beyond measure.

A roar rang out as countless Purple Cloud Divine Thunders poured down.

Their power was so immense that heaven and earth seemed on the verge of collapse.

The Primordial World Beings trembled in terror, not even daring to look up.

In an instant, Taiqing's figure was swallowed by divine lightning.

Only the power of heavenly punishment ran rampant. Any living being that touched it would perish.

This sight filled countless great powers with dread.

The Sages' expressions changed!

Yuanshi turned pale in shock!

Tongtian's face was also deathly pale!

Big Brother, could he truly fall here?

Nüwa's expression changed as she abruptly rose to her feet!

Houtu frowned tightly.

Under heavenly punishment, no one could escape!

Did Taiqing still have a chance?

Receiver and Cundi, however, were delighted!

Taiqing had actually brought heavenly punishment upon himself!

He would surely be destroyed!

Within the Purple Cloud Palace.

Hongjun's expression was icy.

He was the Heavenly Dao. The Heavenly Dao's majesty was his majesty!

Taiqing had provoked him so arrogantly!

How could there be no price to pay?

Boom!

Countless Purple Cloud Divine Thunders turned the Primordial Wilderness blazing white!

Nothing could be seen; only the sea of lightning raged!

At last, the lightning of heavenly punishment faded away.

Not even the slightest aura remained.

Everyone was shocked!

Had Taiqing Saint fallen?

At that moment!

Hongjun's pupils contracted slightly, and his expression shifted!

A soft laugh resounded throughout the Primordial Wilderness.

"Purple Cloud Divine Thunder?"

"Nothing special."

At the place where the lightning had dispersed,

Taiqing stood with a smile at his lips,

The aura of the Great Dao permeating his body!

He emerged calmly from the lightning!

Completely unscathed!

The entire Primordial Wilderness fell into shock.

Heavenly punishment could not even injure Taiqing Saint! This was simply unbelievable.

Nüwa and Houtu could hardly believe it, and then their hearts filled with shock.

Taiqing was simply too mysterious and powerful. He could even withstand Purple Cloud Divine Thunder.

Yuanshi and Tongtian were overjoyed. Their Elder Brother was far too formidable.

The Two Sages of the West, meanwhile, were so shocked that their jaws nearly dropped. If they had faced such heavenly punishment, they likely would have fallen.

The powerful figures among the Primordial World Beings were also stunned.

Someone could actually resist heavenly punishment. It was truly unimaginable.

Yet in Taiqing's eyes, this heavenly punishment was nothing.

For the other Sages, this heavenly punishment was indeed terrifying.

But Taiqing was already Half-Step Wuji and possessed Intermediate Source Authority. Heavenly punishment posed no threat to him whatsoever.

More importantly, Taiqing knew that he had not violated the Heavenly Dao.

The Heavenly Dao had never prohibited Sages from entering the Primordial Wilderness. Especially now that the world was evolving, the more Sages there were, the better it was for the Primordial Wilderness. The Heavenly Dao had certainly noticed this.

The heavenly punishment Hongjun had created had actually originated from his own authority.

This heavenly punishment was not a natural result of the Heavenly Dao's evolution, but something Hongjun had summoned by borrowing Heavenly Dao Power.

Taiqing did not fear even true heavenly punishment, so how could he fear Hongjun?

Within the Purple Cloud Palace.

Hongjun's expression was gloomy.

Taiqing had actually ignored heavenly punishment. Purple Cloud Divine Thunder had been completely ineffective against him.

Yet this was not Hongjun's true concern.

He sensed that the Heavenly Dao had no intention of eliminating Taiqing.

After the Primordial Wilderness evolved, the Heavenly Dao had also changed.

Hongjun wanted the Sages to leave the world, but the Heavenly Dao did not agree.

If the Heavenly Dao truly wished to inflict punishment, Sages would find it impossible to resist.

Hongjun's expression grew even more solemn.

Heavenly Dao Evolution would grant him greater authority, but in the long run, it was disadvantageous to him.

Hongjun could no longer keep pace with the Heavenly Dao's evolution.

If this continued, he would be unable to achieve his goal of transcending the Heavenly Dao.

"Is this a test?"

Hongjun looked coldly at Taiqing, yet his gaze seemed to pierce through him.

As though he could see the hidden existence behind Taiqing.

In his view,

Taiqing was merely a Heavenly Dao Sage.

How could he possibly glimpse the affairs of the Heavenly Dao?

Moreover, Taiqing had ignored heavenly punishment this time.

When the Primordial Wilderness had previously stagnated, he had somehow prevented the Sages from intervening. That was absolutely beyond Taiqing's capabilities.

It had to be the mysterious force behind him that had acted.

Hongjun's thoughts stirred, and all his emotions returned to calmness as he resumed his cold demeanor.

Did he think this would leave me with no options? The Primordial Wilderness is ultimately my territory.

Receiver and Cundi had been worrying about the Buddhist Sect's safety. When they learned that Taiqing had suddenly arrived, they became even more anxious.

If Taiqing acted against the Buddhist Sect, they had been preparing to seek Hongjun's aid.

Upon hearing the Dao Ancestor's summons, the two hurried to the Purple Cloud Palace.

Even when they saw Tongtian severely injured by Heavenly Dao Power, they had no time to mock him.

After entering the Purple Cloud Palace, Receiver and Cundi asked why Hongjun had summoned them.

"Master, what are your instructions?"

"Are you going to punish Taiqing?"

Receiver and Cundi looked at Hongjun expectantly, hoping he would take action.

Hongjun said indifferently, "Taiqing has defied the Heavenly Dao. You two will deal with him."

Since the other side had treated the Three Pure Ones as chess pieces, Hongjun would naturally respond by using Sages as well.

As for personally taking action, he believed Taiqing was not worthy of it.

Unless that Mysterious Existence appeared in person.

Within the Purple Cloud Palace, Receiver and Cundi looked at each other after hearing this.

He wanted them to deal with Taiqing? This was simply a joke!

Taiqing possessed the ability to withstand heavenly punishment!

The Three Pure Ones seemed to have recovered, and Yuanshi Tianzun might even appear.

How could they possibly win?

Receiver sighed, his face full of sorrow.

"Master, our Good Corpses have been destroyed, and our foundations have been damaged. I fear we are no match for Taiqing."

Cundi followed with a tearful complaint.

"Yes, Master, the West has suffered grievous losses."

"Only you can intervene personally."

Receiver and Cundi had always been shameless disciples, capable only of whining and throwing tantrums.

Hongjun knew their temperaments well.

At this moment, he lightly waved the whisk in his hand.

Two pills containing the power of the Heavenly Dao appeared.

"These are Three Corpses Pills. They can restore your foundations and reconstruct your Three Corpses."

Receiver and Cundi were overjoyed at the sight.

Slaying Three Corpses was closely tied to a saint's cultivation.

That was why they had been so furious when Taiqing destroyed their Good Corpses.

Yet they had never expected the Dao Ancestor to directly produce a divine item capable of reconstructing the Three Corpses!

"Thank you, Master!"

The Two Sages of the West immediately swallowed the Three Corpses Pills.

Very quickly, as saintly power circulated through them, their cultivation actually improved.

Moreover, Tathagata and Bodhi were perfectly reconstructed and bowed to Receiver and Cundi.

"Greetings, true selves."

Both Receiver and Cundi beamed with delight.

But they failed to notice what it meant for them to restore their Three Corpses so easily.

Taiqing, however, understood that Slaying Three Corpses was actually a conspiracy.

At that moment, Hongjun spoke indifferently.

"Taiqing has a Saintfall Pill within him. There is no need to worry."

Receiver and Cundi were even more delighted upon hearing this.

They had nearly forgotten this crucial point!

Now, dealing with Taiqing would be effortless!

"Rest assured, Master. We shall depart at once!"

"This trip will surely eliminate Taiqing!"

Receiver and Cundi hurried toward the Primordial Wilderness.

Unable to contain his excitement, Cundi said, "Senior Brother, the West's opportunity has arrived!"

Receiver laughed excitedly as well. "That's right. The great rise of the Buddhist Sect is right before us!"

The Two Sages of the West had already begun making plans.

Taiqing had endured heavenly punishment. He appeared unharmed, but he must have been injured beneath the surface.

Coupled with the restrictions of the Saintfall Pill, they would certainly defeat Taiqing this time.

Once Taiqing was removed,

the West's prestige would completely surpass that of the Three Pure Ones.

And now that the Heavenly Court of the Primordial Wilderness had declined, it could only rely on the Buddhist Sect.

The Primordial Wilderness was about to enter the era of the Buddhist Sect.

The Two Sages of the West were immensely excited at the thought.

Moreover, with Hongjun's support, they were brimming with confidence.

Taiqing had absolutely no room to resist.

Within Purple Cloud Palace,

Tongtian watched Receiver and Cundi leave eagerly,

and his heart immediately grew heavy.

Hongjun must have sent them to deal with his Big Brother, Taiqing.

Tongtian gritted his teeth, divine light flickering in his eyes.

A saintly aura spread once more.

He decided to leave Purple Cloud Palace

and help his Elder Brother, Taiqing.

Hongjun gave him a cold glance,

utterly unconcerned.