The Primordial Wilderness Trembles at These Words

As for the Heavenly Dao Void, it was better not to go there. After all, the hidden danger in the Three Pure Ones' Sage's Dao Fruits had been resolved, and observing the Purple Cloud Palace on a daily basis was sufficient.

Within the Heavenly Dao Void, the Heavenly Dao ignored Hongjun's call, leaving him quite helpless. But since the Heavenly Dao had no special indication, it probably wasn't a major issue.

Hongjun felt slightly reassured and was about to examine the Three Pure Ones' Sage's Dao Fruits when his expression suddenly shifted drastically—the Three Pure Ones' Sage's Dao Fruits had actually vanished!

"What is this? Could it be that the Three Pure Ones are no longer Heavenly Dao Sages?"

Hongjun closed his eyes slightly, divine light of the Heavenly Dao flashing through them as the Heavenly Dao Authority began to operate.

Hongjun sensed that the Three Pure Ones' Dao Fruits still existed within the Heavenly Dao Void, but they were isolated by some force, beyond his reach.

This made him furrow his brow, finding it hard to believe that the Three Pure Ones could hide their own Dao Fruits in such a manner.

The Heavenly Dao Void was the domain of the Will of the Heavenly Dao. How had the Three Pure Ones entered it?

Suddenly, a thought struck Hongjun. He speculated that perhaps the Mysterious Existence behind Taiqing had forcibly broken into the Heavenly Dao Void to save the Three Pure Ones, thereby provoking the Heavenly Dao's wrath and ultimately descending.

Hongjun was convinced of this, believing it to be an excellent opportunity to expose that Mysterious Existence.

He quickly communicated with the Will of the Heavenly Dao, requesting that the Three Pure Ones' Dao Fruits be restored to their original state, claiming that clues about the perpetrator might remain on the Dao Fruits, and promising to eradicate them completely to demonstrate the Heavenly Dao's might.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Will of the Heavenly Dao responded, and a powerful force swept through.

Hongjun was thrilled, but in the next instant, a Divine Lightning of the Heavens, symbolizing the Heavenly Dao's fury, suddenly struck down!

Hongjun was stunned, and then he was blasted out of the Heavenly Dao Void.

Outside the Heavenly Dao Void.

Hongjun was charred black all over, his expression dazed, his heart filled with shock.

He couldn't understand why he had angered the Heavenly Dao for no reason.

If the Heavenly Dao had emotions, it would surely be stifling a laugh at this moment.

I helped you become one who merges with the Dao, and yet you dare to betray me?

Although the Heavenly Dao hadn't noticed the change in the Three Pure Ones' Dao Fruits, it was clearly the power of the Primordial Origin.

What else could evade the Heavenly Dao's notice besides the Primordial Origin?

If the Will of the Heavenly Dao restored the Three Pure Ones' Dao Fruits to their original state, wouldn't that offend the Primordial Origin?

And then how would it communicate with the Primordial Origin to drive its own evolution?

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun was utterly bewildered.

The state of the Heavenly Dao was vastly different from before.

Hongjun's intuition was correct.

Previously, the Will of the Heavenly Dao had been cold and mechanical, operating on fixed logic. But as the Primordial World developed, the Heavenly Dao now seemed to be leaning toward becoming sentient.

Yet Hongjun couldn't comprehend any of this.

Watching the Will of the Heavenly Dao ignore his request, Hongjun's heart sank like a stone.

Though he didn't know the specific reason, he vaguely guessed that the upgrade of the Primordial World had made the Heavenly Dao stronger.

And his authority as one who merges with the Dao was being weakened by the Heavenly Dao's growing power.

This filled Hongjun with a deep sense of crisis.

The Heavenly Dao Authority must never be lost!

He had to comprehend and master the Heavenly Dao Authority as quickly as possible.

As for the matter of the Three Pure Ones, it was merely a minor nuisance.

Hongjun's face turned stern, and in the next instant, he transformed into a phantom and descended upon the Primordial Land.

He intended to negotiate with Taiqing, on the condition that the Three Pure Ones must not interfere with the normal progression of the Primordial World's Calamity.

Hongjun was willing to grant the Three Pure Ones a period of forbearance.

In the Primordial World, Taiqing was in excellent spirits.

He had resolved the hidden danger of the Sage's throne, successfully evading the Heavenly Dao's detection, and the outcome was satisfactory.

At this moment, Hongjun was likely preparing for negotiations.

Although Taiqing held the Heavenly Dao Exotic Treasure, the "Auspicious Golden Blade," which was enough to sever the Heavenly Dao throne and become a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin, he had yet to act.

He was extremely familiar with the Heavenly Dao's rules, understanding that while a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin was powerful, it was not immortal and still risked the Heavenly Dao's scrutiny.

Why not borrow the Heavenly Dao's rules and reap the benefits for free?

Moreover, Taiqing's enmity with Hongjun did not mean he had to be an enemy of the Heavenly Dao.

Even if the Heavenly Dao discovered his connection to the Primordial Origin, he could adjust his strategy accordingly.

Thus, Taiqing was in no hurry.

Another matter brought Taiqing joy: the current Auspicious Qi of the Primordial World had reached 49%.

This figure was attributed to factors such as the descent of the Sages, the enhancement of the Primordial World Beings' strength, and Taiqing's own attainment of the Wuji realm.

In the future, these positive changes will become increasingly pronounced, as Taiqing has completely shattered the rules set by Hongjun.

All saints return to the Primordial World once more!

The Primordial World is no longer the shattered Earthly Immortal Realm of yore; it can now accommodate far more saints.

The more saints there are, the more beneficial it is for the Primordial World.

The Heavenly Dao does not reject the existence of saints.

Thus, the Heavenly Dao will never allow Hongjun to continue imprisoning saints Beyond Heaven.

All of this is, in fact, Taiqing's plan.

He hopes all saints can return to the Primordial World.

To usher in a New Era of Sages.

Since the saints have returned, they must naturally pass down their legacies.

The cultivation speed of all Primordial World Beings will greatly increase.

Figures like Receiver and Cundi from the West will inevitably strive to bolster Western influence.

In their eyes, this is for the West's prosperity.

They also seize this chance to enjoy the dividends of world ascension.

Little do they know, they are merely serving Taiqing.

For every advancement of Primordial World Beings will transform into fortune.

The fortune of the Primordial World will grow rapidly.

Taiqing will soon elevate the Primordial World to an Intermediate Taiji World.

At this moment.

Heaven and Earth resonate in the Primordial World.

An unparalleled Heavenly Might Projection descends.

The projection of Dao Ancestor Hongjun appears in the Primordial World.

Yet the living beings are not shocked.

After all, the Will of the Heavenly Dao has already manifested before.

In the Primordial World, is there anything greater than this?

The great beings and saints of the Primordial World speculate widely.

Has the Dao Ancestor's projection descended this time in accordance with the Heavenly Dao's will?

Recall that since the ancient epochs of the Primordial World, even calamities as terrifying as the Witch-Demon War and the Investiture of the Gods never drew the Will of the Heavenly Dao.

Yet now it has suddenly descended, and no one knows why.

Perhaps the only possibility is that Taiqing Saint slew the Dao Ancestor's Evil Corpse—an event unprecedented in the ages.

In the eyes of the great beings, the appearance of the Will of the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor's projection may both be aimed at Taiqing Saint.

Taiqing Saint is truly too mysterious and unique.

In the Underworld, Houtu coldly watches Hongjun's projection.

When the Will of the Heavenly Dao descended, she felt unprecedented pressure, unable even to activate her saintly power.

Thus, she resolves now that she must Evolve Earth Dao and become the Lord of the Earth Dao to contend with the Heavenly Dao.

Above the Nine Heavens, Hongjun's projection coldly gazes at Taiqing.

Though he understands Taiqing to some extent, Taiqing's secrets clearly exceed his expectations, even hinting at the realm of Primal Unity Limitless.

A thought suddenly arises in Hongjun's mind: could the anomalies in the Primordial World and the manifestation of the Will of the Heavenly Dao be triggered by Taiqing?

But this notion is instantly dismissed.

Absolutely impossible!

First, Taiqing lacks such ability; even if he had, the Heavenly Dao would not overlook his actions.

Thus, Taiqing is merely an incidental factor, not the root cause.

Hongjun's figure watches coldly from the sidelines.

At this moment, neither the Three Pure Ones nor any other hidden entities matter to him.

Hongjun realizes that his control over the Heavenly Dao has flaws—this is the crux.

He also understands that he is constrained by the Heavenly Dao, unable to act freely, especially before obtaining the saintly fruits of the Three Pure Ones.

Until then, he cannot seize the initiative.

For now, he can only let the Three Pure Ones run rampant for a time.

Above the Heavenly Court, a phantom of Hongjun appeared, and the assembly addressed him as master.

Receiver, Cundi, and Nüwa, the three saints, respectfully called him teacher.

Yuanshi and Tongtian watched Hongjun's phantom with solemn expressions.

Taiqing remained as impassive as ever.

Hongjun's manifestation as a phantom hinted at certain truths.

Taiqing asked directly, "Dao Ancestor descends—what urgent matter brings you here?"

Receiver and Cundi had intended to rebuke the Three Pure Ones, hoping to show their loyalty before Hongjun.

But seeing Taiqing's imposing aura, they ultimately dared not act rashly and silently withdrew.

Hongjun's phantom fixed its gaze on Taiqing, brows slightly furrowed.

Taiqing had always been brimming with confidence—was it because he truly had the capital, or was he merely bluffing? At this point, none of that mattered; the situation was already set.

Hongjun only needed to ensure the Three Pure Ones would not interfere with the workings of Heavenly Fate.

Thus, Hongjun said in a flat tone, "Since you Three Pure Ones have returned to the Primordial Wilderness, you may open a realm of your own, connected to the Primordial Wilderness."

"But you must not hinder the development of the Primordial Wilderness, nor disrupt Heavenly Fate."

At these words, all the mighty figures were stunned.

Were the Three Pure Ones about to become masters of their own world?

This was recognition by the Heavenly Dao!

The strength of the Three Pure Ones was truly admirable.

Within the Heavenly Court.

Receiver and Cundi burned with jealousy.

To open one's own world and link it to the Primordial Wilderness meant the Three Pure Ones could control all the fortune of that realm.

Why did such good fortune not fall to the West?

This left the two saints deeply resentful.

Meanwhile, Nüwa and Houtu were filled with mixed emotions.

For Hongjun to offer such generous terms was clearly a concession.

Taiqing was indeed extraordinary.

Inside the Five Villages Monastery.

Zhen Yuanzi sighed with deep emotion.

A world entirely belonging to the Three Pure Ones!

It was completely different from when he had been guided to open the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Tongtian and Yuanshi exchanged knowing smiles.

Hongjun had actually allowed the Three Pure Ones to create a new realm!

If the Three Pure Ones became world masters, no one could restrain them.

This was good for them, but Taiqing rejected the offer.

Hearing Taiqing's reply, all beings in heaven and earth were shocked.

What exactly did Taiqing intend? Hongjun frowned and asked the reason. Taiqing responded calmly, saying the Primordial Wilderness had always belonged to him; there was no need to create a separate Three Pure Ones Realm.

Facing the Calamity, no living being could escape, so talk of disruption was irrelevant.

These words shook the Primordial Wilderness.

Nüwa and Houtu were astonished; Receiver and Cundi were baffled.

Tongtian and Yuanshi exchanged glances, inwardly both shaken and admiring, ashamed of their own narrow vision.

In the Purple Cloud Palace, the atmosphere grew subtle.

Hongjun narrowed his eyes slightly.

Taiqing's goal was not limited to a single territory—it was the entire Primordial Wilderness.

This ambition surpassed the imagination of all saints, and even Hongjun was taken aback.

Yet, none knew that Taidi Zizheng's aim went far beyond this.

He sought to attain the supreme Great Dao and construct the ultimate multiverse of Hongmeng.

Ruling the Primordial Wilderness was merely a trivial matter to him.

Hongjun stared coldly at Taiqing.

"Does the Dao Ancestor intend to make a move?" Taiqing's tone was calm.

Hongjun sneered inwardly.

This little one dared to covet control of the Primordial Wilderness? Utterly ignorant of his own place.

Once he fully masters the Heavenly Dao, the Primordial World will be utterly placid.

Hongjun said calmly, "Since that's the case, you must not harm the Primordial World."

Taiqing replied with a cold laugh, "We all know who's really harming the Primordial World."

Hongjun's gaze turned icy as he stared at Taiqing.

Could he know about my plan? How did he find out?

Hongjun said no more.

"Take care of yourselves." With those words, his figure vanished.

This scene sent the Primordial World Beings into an uproar.

Even the Dao Ancestor had withdrawn his disciples.

The aura of Taiqing Saint was utterly staggering!

Even the saints were stunned!

Taiqing's power was simply too astonishing!

Even the Dao Ancestor's words seemed to have lost their effect!

Taiqing remained composed and unruffled.

Receiver and Cundi exchanged glances, their hearts full of worry.

Now that the Dao Ancestor had stopped interfering, how could they dare provoke the Three Pure Ones?

The two saints immediately gathered the Buddhist Sect forces, ready to flee.

But to their shock, they found their divine powers had failed!

All laws had returned to silence!

Taiqing looked at Receiver and Cundi, a playful smile curling at his lips.

"And where do you two think you're going?"

Tongtian directly drew the Azure Purity Sword, sneering coldly.

"You harmed the disciples of our Three Teachings—do you think we'd let you off so easily today?"

Yuanshi also glared coldly toward the West, the Pangu Banner appearing in his palm.

"Old grudges and new grievances—today we settle them all!"

The Buddhist Sect members were terrified at the sight.

Receiver and Cundi could barely hold back their tears!

What kind of divine power was this?!

It left them utterly helpless!