How terrifying was this!
Even the saints all had the same thought arise in their hearts:
Could Taiqing have transcended the Saint realm?
Otherwise, how could he possess such a heaven-defying ability to turn decay into wonder?
At this moment, within the Underworld, Houtu rose to her feet in shock.
"This... is Father God's aura?"
She sensed a trace of Pangu Origin within Tongtian's Dao.
Houtu cultivated the Nine Revolutions Profound Art and was also descended from Pangu's bloodline, so she naturally had an intense reaction to the Primal Chaos Nine Revolutions Celestial Art Tongtian had unleashed.
She stared at Taiqing in disbelief.
"Could Taiqing have inherited Father God's legacy?"
"No wonder he dared to contend against Hongjun!"
Purple Cloud Palace!
Hongjun's expression had already darkened to the extreme!
Those three!
They actually dared to destroy the Purple Cloud Palace!
This was practically an open challenge to Hongjun's authority!
They were truly reckless beyond measure!
Yet this was not what concerned Hongjun the most.
Having cultivated to Hongjun's transcendent realm, appearances were no longer important.
What truly weighed heavily on Hongjun's mind was this!
Within the terrifying aura Tongtian radiated!
He had detected a familiar Dao resonance!
That was!
The foremost of the Three Thousand Great Daos!
Pangu's Dao of Strength!
Tongtian had actually mastered the Dao of Strength!
The Dao of Strength had long since vanished!
Why could Tongtian wield it so freely?
Hongjun's heart grew colder and colder.
Hongjun had originally been the reincarnation of one of the Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods.
During the Great Tribulation of Heaven Opening!
Pangu had single-handedly slaughtered the Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods!
Yet some Demon Gods had still managed to escape by chance.
Among them were Hongjun and Yang Mei.
Thus, Hongjun had always harbored deep fear toward that mighty giant who had opened the heavens.
This was also why Hongjun had always suppressed the Witch Race and the Three Pure Ones!
He did not wish to see Pangu reappear!
And yet now!
Tongtian had actually displayed Pangu's Dao of Strength!
Could the three disciples be trying to resurrect Pangu?!
Or perhaps...
Could the Mysterious Existence behind the Three Pure Ones be Pangu?
At this thought, Hongjun's expression became even gloomier.
"Impossible! Pangu has long since fallen."
"How could he possibly be reborn so easily?"
Within the Purple Cloud Palace.
Hongjun shook his head, dismissing the thought.
However, the Three Pure Ones truly might attempt to resurrect Pangu.
He fixed the Three Pure Ones with a dangerous gaze.
No matter what, Hongjun could not allow that giant who had split open heaven and earth to appear again.
Therefore, the Three Pure Ones had to be completely eradicated!
"Since that is the case, do not blame me for showing no mercy."
Above the platform in the Purple Cloud Palace.
Hongjun's expression grew increasingly cold.
The next instant!
A supreme pressure condensed into form.
A figure slowly emerged.
The aura of a peak Primal Unity Golden Immortal spread out.
"Greetings, main body."
The figure gradually solidified into Hongjun's likeness and bowed to Hongjun.
"You and I are one. There is no need for such formality."
Hongjun said calmly.
The person before him was Hongjun's Evil Corpse.
It had reached the peak realm of the Primordial Saint.
Hongjun looked coldly down upon the Primordial Land.
"This time, the Three Pure Ones must be completely eliminated!"
"Even their Daos must be erased along with them!"
Hongjun's Evil Corpse gave a slight nod.
"Very well."
Primordial Wilderness!
After Tongtian broke through the heavens with his body and shattered the Purple Cloud Palace, he officially set foot upon the Primordial Land.
Faced with this flourishing world, even as a saint, he could not help feeling excited.
From this day onward, he would no longer be restrained and would gain true freedom.
When news of Tongtian's return reached the Heavenly Court, the Interception Sect disciples were all overjoyed.
"Greetings, Master!"
"Welcome back, Master!"
Even the members of the Renjiao Sect and Chan Sect revealed delighted expressions as they bowed to Tongtian.
"Greetings, Martial Uncle Tongtian."
Tongtian looked at the familiar faces before him, a smile appearing on his lips.
"You have all done well."
Receiving Tongtian's praise, Zhao Gongming and the others were overwhelmed with emotion.
Tongtian smiled as he soothed the crowd's emotions, then gave a slight nod toward Our Lady of Wudang among the Heavenly Court faction.
The Interception Sect disciples were still within the Investiture of the Gods, so Wudang's identity could not yet be exposed.
As a saint, Tongtian understood this perfectly even though Taiqing had not mentioned it.
At this moment, Wudang was equally excited within her heart.
What Senior Grand Uncle had spoken of was about to become reality! Master had returned, and before long, the Interception Sect disciples would regain their freedom.
The Interception Sect's glory would rise again, and the supreme undertaking of the Unity of Three Teachings would be accomplished!
Within Spirit Mountain, Duobao was incredibly excited, only regretting that he could not personally witness his master's return.
Tongtian looked at Taiqing, unable to conceal the excitement in his heart. He respectfully bowed and said, "Tongtian greets Elder Brother!"
Tongtian was deeply shaken. Had Taiqing not aided him with the power of great fortune, he would likely have become a saint who had lost all his Dao.
What shocked Tongtian even more was that Elder Brother had given him Father God's Origin Essence. Even the Heaven-Slaying Myriad Swords Art was unimaginably terrifying!
As the world increasingly revered Master Tongtian's might, Tongtian's respect for Taiqing only grew deeper.
Taiqing smiled and nodded. "Between brothers, there is no need for so many words."
Tongtian understood and was delighted. The Three Pure Ones were bound by blood, so there truly was no need for further explanation.
Yuanshi also looked toward Tongtian, filled with emotion. The Three Pure Ones had finally reunited.
"Tongtian, before, I..." Yuanshi wished to apologize to Tongtian.
For proud Yuanshi, saying such words before the Primordial World Beings was no easy matter.
Yet Tongtian merely smiled openly.
"Second Brother, let the past remain in the past."
"We are all Three Pure Ones, bound by blood. There is no need for more words."
Tongtian truly felt Yuanshi's sincerity. He believed what Big Brother Taiqing had said: the Three Pure Ones were originally one.
Yuanshi froze upon hearing this, then felt deeply moved and could not help laughing heartily.
"You are right. We Three Pure Ones are bound by blood and belong to one family."
"In the past, I handled some matters poorly. I will never do so again."
Yuanshi and Tongtian exchanged smiles, both utterly at ease.
These former brothers, later enemies, had now cast aside their old grievances and reconciled.
Taiqing gave a slight nod at the sight.
Everything he had done had been worthwhile.
The Three Pure Ones had finally become truly united.
This scene also left Xuandu, Guangchengzi, and the other Three Teachings disciples immensely excited.
The Three Pure Ones masters had reconciled, and the Three Teachings would merge once more.
From this day onward, none could rival the Three Pure Ones' Orthodoxy.
The Three Teachings disciples seemed to see the most glorious and dazzling future.
The Three Pure Ones' Orthodoxy would surely shake the heavens.
Within the Heavenly Court.
The Buddhist Sect and the immortals and Buddhas of the Heavenly Court were filled with fear.
The power of the Three Pure Ones united could not be underestimated.
Taiqing Saint alone was enough to instantly kill the Two Sages of the West.
Tongtian Saint alone dared to challenge the Purple Cloud Palace.
And there was also Yuanshi Tianzun.
How terrifying was such a lineup?
The Buddhist Sect and the Heavenly Court seemed to have no hope left.
Heavenly Emperor Haotian was trembling all over, cold sweat streaming down his body.
His heart was filled with fear and relief. He was relieved that he had never truly acted against the True Spirits of the Chan and Jie disciples listed in the Investiture of the Gods.
Had he really done so back then, he would likely have perished long ago.
Master Tongtian had actually dared to destroy the Purple Cloud Palace before Dao Ancestor Hongjun. Haotian realized that in Tongtian's eyes, he was no more than an ant. Once Tongtian acted, he would show no restraint.
Yet the Investiture of the Gods in his hands had become a tool to save his life.
To preserve this power, Master Tongtian would surely not attack him.
At this moment, the powerful figures among the Primordial World Beings recovered from the shock of the Purple Cloud Palace's destruction and realized that something even greater was unfolding.
The Three Pure Ones saints had reconciled, and the Three Teachings were like one family. Who in the Primordial Wilderness could still contend with them?
Just then, the Heavens of the Primordial Wilderness suddenly shook. Heavenly Dao Power swept forth, and hundreds of millions of stars collapsed.
All beings felt an unprecedented oppression in their hearts, as though the entire world had frozen.
Even great experts felt an irresistible, terrifying pressure, and the expressions of the saints throughout the heavens changed drastically in shock.
Countless beings looked up at the sky.
Above the Nine Heavens, space and time shattered and intertwined, while illusory images of gods and demons danced wildly.
Earth, water, fire, and wind suddenly boiled. The order of laws descended into chaos, the Great Dao resonated and trembled, and heaven and earth became violently unsettled.
The entire Primordial Wilderness was swept by a violent spiritual tide.
A supreme figure appeared, forcefully occupying the Dao Hearts of all beings.
No matter how great the heavenly phenomena became, all beings could no longer perceive them.
Heaven and earth seemed to vanish, leaving only Hongjun.
At this moment, Hongjun's Evil Corpse descended!
Above the Nine Heavens, Hongjun's Evil Corpse looked coldly down upon all beings.
The terrifying peak Primordial Chaos aura intimidated the Primordial Wilderness.
The Primordial World Beings were horrified. They had never expected Dao Ancestor Hongjun to personally send out his Evil Corpse.
The last time Hongjun had intervened in the Primordial Wilderness had been during the Investiture of the Gods.
Could Dao Ancestor Hongjun now be targeting the Three Pure Ones?
In the Heavenly Court, Receiver and Cundi were exceptionally excited.
"Welcome the Dao Ancestor's arrival!"
With the Dao Ancestor's Evil Corpse here in person, the Three Pure Ones would likely be unable to escape disaster.
Haotian was beside himself with excitement. With the Dao Ancestor's Evil Corpse personally arriving, what was there left to fear from the Three Pure Ones? He immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "Haotian pays respects to Master." He deliberately used that form of address to remind the other party not to forget his loyalty.
In his eyes, the title of Heavenly Emperor no longer mattered.
Seeing this, Ying Zheng frowned and sneered. "With such servile groveling, how are you worthy of the dignity of the Heavenly Emperor?"
As the Heavenly Emperor, he had originally been part of the Heavenly Dao's order. Though he was inferior to the Dao Ancestor, there had been no need for such a lowly posture.
Especially since he faced no more than one of Hongjun's Evil Corpses, yet Haotian had utterly disregarded his own status.
The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and the others looked upon Haotian's behavior with scorn.
Hearing this, Haotian was both ashamed and enraged. He secretly swore that once the Dao Ancestor dealt with the Three Pure Ones, he would definitely take revenge on Immortal Qin.
Hongjun's Evil Corpse glanced at Haotian and gave a slight nod.
Though Haotian appeared incompetent, he still had some value to exploit.
Haotian was thrilled when he saw this!
With the Dao Ancestor's support!
Who would still dare defy the Heavenly Court now?
If the Chan Sect and Interception Sect dared to disobey again, he could simply wipe them out!
Immortal Qin, the Witch Race, and the Three Teachings all wore grave expressions at the sight.
The Dao Ancestor of the Primordial Wilderness stood supreme above all!
Once he moved against the Three Pure Ones Saints, who could resist him?
Tongtian and Yuanshi also looked solemn.
Only Taiqing remained as composed as ever.
It was as though he did not take Hongjun's Evil Corpse seriously at all.
At this moment,
Seeing Taiqing remain so calm, Receiver and Cundi were deeply displeased. Borrowing Hongjun's name, they began berating the Three Pure Ones.
"Taiqing, Yuanshi, Tongtian, the teacher is here. Why do you not pay him respects?"
Taiqing said softly,
"Hongjun is without virtue and unworthy of being my master."
Tongtian directly produced the Four Swords of Zhuxian and let out a cold laugh.
"Ever since Deification, when has Hongjun done even the slightest thing a master should do? And he still expects us to call him Master?"
Tongtian had even dared to destroy the Purple Cloud Palace before Hongjun. How could he possibly be polite to Hongjun's Evil Corpse?
Yuanshi, standing nearby, also sacrificed the Pangu Banner without hesitation.
The Pangu Banner radiated an aura of destruction.
Yuanshi said coldly,
"Why has the Dao Ancestor come? If you intend to make the Three Pure Ones submit, that is absolutely impossible!"
The Three Pure Ones were now one entity.
Naturally, they would advance and retreat together!
They would never submit to Hongjun!
Forget Hongjun's Evil Corpse!
Even if Hongjun himself came!
They would never back down!
Of course, Yuanshi and Tongtian still felt grave in their hearts.
For Hongjun's Evil Corpse had likely reached the peak of Primordial Chaos.
Looking across the Primordial Wilderness, no one could match him.
But whether they could win was one matter; whether they should fight was another.
The Three Pure Ones were one. There was absolutely no reason for retreat.
Otherwise, what meaning was there in the Three Pure Ones becoming one?
Receiver and Cundi became even more excited at the sight and shouted sternly,
"The Three Pure Ones are truly this arrogant!"
"Dao Ancestor, please preside over this matter!"
Hongjun's Evil Corpse stood with his hands behind his back in the Nine Heavens.
His icy gaze swept over the Three Pure Ones.
"Three Pure Ones, return to the Purple Cloud Palace with me."
It was an unquestionable command.
Nüwa stood to the side, wanting to speak but holding back.
It was not that she was unwilling to help the Three Pure Ones, but that she knew full well—
Even if the Dao Ancestor had sent only his Evil Corpse,
It was still a peak existence among Saints.
Her intervention would be meaningless...
At this moment, Hongjun's pressure was unbearable for everyone.
The disciples of the Three Teachings were even more fearful.
Even if they feared nothing!
The one they faced was still the person before them!
Calling him the Evil Corpse of the Heavenly Dao would not be an exaggeration!
No one in the Primordial Wilderness could oppose him!
For a time, despair enveloped everyone!
Even the Primordial World Beings began losing faith in the Three Pure Ones Saints!
"With the Dao Ancestor's Evil Corpse taking the field, even the Three Pure Ones Saints will find it difficult to deal with him."
"Exactly! The Dao Ancestor is the Heavenly Dao. No matter how powerful the Three Pure Ones Saints are, they cannot possibly be his match."
"It seems the Three Pure Ones Saints cannot escape the fate of being disciples."
In an instant!
Everyone lost hope in the Three Pure Ones!
Even Yuanshi and Tongtian
Could only steel themselves to do their utmost and fight to the death.
Yet at this moment,
Taiqing merely smiled faintly.
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