The Primordial World

Li Er challenged the Heavenly Dao's majesty, politely refusing the order.

Hongjun's gaze was indifferent, insisting that the Heavenly Dao's decisions could not be easily changed.

Li Er remained resolute, responding that he could not compromise.

Seeing this, Hongjun decided to lightly punish Li Er, ordering him to seclude himself to comprehend the Dao.

This order shocked Nuwa and the other Saints.

This confrontation revealed the conflict between the Heavenly Dao's majesty and the Saints' persistence.

The premise was the silence of the Heavenly Dao.

Nuwa, a Saint under the Heavenly Dao, understood that the distance between Saints and the Heavenly Dao was like a chasm, and Hongjun's existence was that of a true ruler.

Li Er's current actions were like a provocation to the Heavenly Dao.

Yuanshi and Tongtian felt conflicted and entangled. They wanted to use Nuwa's influence to make Li Er back down, giving themselves an opportunity to become Saints. However, due to their brotherhood, they worried about Li Er being struck down by the Heavenly Dao.

Li Er had already foreseen this scenario, so he was not panicked. Instead, he could cast aside all his worries because he had decided to prove his worth with his strength.

At this moment, he unleashed his full aura, ready to face the challenge from the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun, and declared, "Dao, come!"

Violet Qi gathered around Li Er, instantly condensing into the form of a divine dragon, as if sensing something.

As the divine dragon condensed, a golden "Dao" character Saint Mark appeared behind him.

Facing the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun, Li Er did not yield. Instead, he actively manifested the Dao's essence, displaying his madness.

Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao became enraged, and a terrifying aura erupted. A wisp of the Heavenly Dao's origin manifested, everything.

However, the Dao's essence displayed by Li Er, its aura, had already surpassed the Saint realm, reaching another level.

Nuwa felt this collision and understood that she could not escape the Heavenly Dao's judgment.

The confrontation between Li Er and Hongjun was as calm as a discussion of the Dao, yet extraordinarily intense.

Their power was so immense that there were no superfluous fluctuations; they were completely restrained.

Nuwa sighed at their overwhelming power.

Li Er told Hongjun that after becoming a Saint, he had comprehended peerless Spiritual Powers, and today, he would invite the Heavenly Dao to appreciate them.

Immediately, the Violet Qi churned again, and three figures formed from pure Qi appeared behind Li Er: Taiqing, Yuqing, and Shangqing. The might of One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones shook heaven and earth.

This was Li Er's mysterious ultimate skill, the might of One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones shook all directions.

Under everyone's gaze, Nuwa, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Jieyin, Zhunti, and others were all amazed.

"What is this scene before us?"

"This is not the Three Corpses manifestation that Senior Brother Laozi displayed in the past. This Three Pure Ones Qi is different."

"Could it be a Dharma Body?"

"If it were a Dharma Body, the aura should come from Laozi alone, but these Three Pure Ones' auras are all different!"

At this moment, they were all stunned by the scene before them, speechless.

With a command, "Battle!"

Li Er, with the might of One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, launched his challenge to the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun.

Instantly, the four engaged in battle, and the scene became chaotic.

The Heavenly Dao and Hongjun let out a soft exclamation, "This is..."

"Dao Body!"

He saw through the mystery. As the Heavenly Dao, he could naturally discern the essence of Li Er's technique.

Nuwa only saw the marvel of Li Er's Spiritual Powers, while Hongjun discovered that each of Li Er's Dao Bodies possessed the cultivation of an early-stage Saint.

Although this technique could not last long, it was enough to display its power.

The Three Pure Ones' Dao Bodies further formed a formation according to the Heaven, Earth, and Man Trinity, and their formidable might actually posed a threat to the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun.

The Heavenly Dao and Hongjun no longer underestimated Li Er, and a sense of vigilance arose in their hearts:

"Laozi said this technique was newly comprehended, but I always feel that behind it..."

"There seem to be even more unfathomable Spiritual Powers hidden."

At this moment, Li Er, with the Three Pure Ones' Dao Bodies, fiercely attacked Hongjun.

Launching attacks from the southeast, northwest, and four directions, he was determined to fight Hongjun to the end.

Facing the opportunity presented by the Heavenly Dao, he wished to ascertain the gap between himself and the Heavenly Dao.

However, among the Saints, only Li Er dared to attack the Heavenly Dao.

His ferocious assault almost drowned out the Heavenly Dao.

Hongjun opened his mouth and exhaled, causing the Milky Way to fall backward. Facing Li Er's challenge, he unleashed boundless heavenly secrets.

With a gentle flick of his horsetail whisk, a seemingly slow but incredibly terrifying move was launched.

It swept out, easily engulfing the Three Pure Ones' Dao Bodies, exuding boundless pressure, as if intending to overturn heaven and earth.

On Kunlun Mountain, Yuanshi and Tongtian anxiously watched the battle, worried about Li Er's safety.

They knew the terrifying combat power of Hongjun, and after merging with the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun crushed all opposition.

However, during the battle, even Nuwa couldn't discern the outcome.

The heavenly secrets intertwined, reaching an extreme level of terror, making it impossible to pry.

After a prolonged battle, Hongjun's voice echoed from the center of the heavenly secrets: "What a peerless spiritual power! What a Laozi! The might of the Heavenly Dao is also terrifyingly unparalleled!"

Li Er responded to Hongjun with concise and clear words, his attitude firm and neither servile nor overbearing.

Above the void, as energy flowed, the Three Pure Ones' Dao Bodies displayed their divine forms, holding horsetail whisks with mystical patterns, seemingly capable of shattering the void.

Nuwa was shocked upon understanding the conversation between the two, sensing that the Heavenly Dao did not seem to have a complete advantage.

She knew that as a Saint, Li Er's strength was unimaginably powerful, leading her to a new understanding of his realm of attaining the Dao by slaying the Three Corpses.

Although Li Er's actions displeased the Heavenly Dao, his confidence and strength earned respect.

Hongjun did not make things difficult for him after their initial encounter but instead proposed a condition for him to establish the Human Sect to maintain the balance.

However, Li Er's attitude was resolute; he refused to establish the Human Sect, which ignited Hongjun's fury.

Hongjun attempted to intimidate Li Er with his authority, reminding him not to forget the origin of One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones and to revere the Heavenly Dao.

Despite this, the conflict between the two remained fierce, and the situation was extremely tense.

As Hongjun's words fell, the void shattered, and the grand momentum erupted like a stormy gale.

Facing this scene, Li Er maintained his composure, like a tranquil harbor in a tempest.

He spoke calmly, his voice soft yet sending shockwaves through Hongjun: "You see me as Pangu's Primordial Spirit, not the true Pangu?"

Without waiting for Hongjun's reply, Li Er continued: "Besides the spiritual power of One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, I have another technique, which I wish to present for the Heavenly Dao's appreciation."

At this moment, Li Er displayed his ultimate spiritual power—the Pangu Imprint.

The One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones previously unleashed was merely an accompanying spiritual power; the true killing move was the Pangu Imprint.

The so-called Pangu Imprint was the result of the Three Pure Ones merging after One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.

Li Er would use this to showcase Pangu's invincible demeanor.

As Li Er's words fell, the entire void seemed to fall into silence.

The spiritual energy between heaven and earth stagnated, as if awaiting this moment.

Violet Qi surged behind Li Er, like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, all flowing into Li Er's body.

At this moment, Li Er exuded an aura that could slay all things.

This was an unprecedentedly powerful aura.

What followed was a miraculous sight: the Violet Qi gathered behind Li Er and then formed an imprint, a symbol of the ultimate spiritual power, the Pangu Imprint, born through One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones.

As the Three Pure Ones merged and converged, a colossal imprint body gradually materialized behind Li Er.

Although this body had not yet manifested, its emitted aura was already as powerful as that of a true ruler of the Primordial World.

Everyone was astonished, gazing at the imprint body as if waking from a dream.

The form that the imprint took was none other than Pangu's likeness. Though its image was colossal and indistinct, it was still awe-inspiring.

The majestic figure appeared before everyone's eyes, standing behind Li Er, like an invincible god.

At this moment, Li Er's Pangu Imprint manifested, shocking all.

His slightly closed eyes suddenly snapped open, and a terrifying storm erupted from within him, causing even Nuwa's expression to change.

Hongjun of the Heavenly Dao in the distance was even more shaken, finding it hard to believe.

Behind Li Er, the Pangu Imprint body erupted with boundless radiance, and the hand holding the Pangu Axe slowly moved.

Li Er's movements synchronized with the Pangu Imprint. In an instant, the offensive power in his hand merged with the Pangu Imprint, and the sound of an axe echoed through the heavens.

At this moment, Li Er's offense contained the principles of the Great Dao, invincible like Pangu.

Hongjun of the Heavenly Dao's gaze was solemn, his brow furrowed. Although his movements did not stop, he sensed that this technique was not good.

He released a terrifying aura from the Jade Plate of Creation, like the descent of the Heavenly Dao, enveloping all heavens and myriad worlds.

Li Er wielded the Pangu Imprint, colliding with the Jade Plate of Creation with a deafening roar.

The void trembled, and the world shook.

In an instant, an axe light tore through the Jade Plate of Creation, standing proudly between heaven and earth, like a demon god descending, like the Great Dao manifesting.

After the terrifying collision, all returned to peace.

Li Er and Hongjun's figures reappeared in the void.

Sensing the might of the Pangu Imprint, Hongjun's Jade Plate of Creation retreated above his head, its powerful aura gradually dissipating.

Hongjun looked deeply at Li Er and exclaimed: "Taiqing Laozi, your Pangu Imprint is truly a breathtaking technique! Today, witnessing two great spiritual powers, I am filled with astonishment."

Nuwa, standing by, also showed a look of shock.

She understood that Hongjun's voluntary cessation of the attack could only lead to one outcome: Li Er's displayed power had forced him to take notice.

Li Er's Pangu Imprint had surpassed the Saint level, reaching the might of the Great Dao.

The Heavenly Dao would have to yield.

Li Er's One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones had already moved the Heavenly Dao, and the Pangu Imprint was the very foundation of Hongjun's concession.

It represented the Pangu Great Dao, manifesting the opener of the Primordial World.

Unless Hongjun wished to fight Li Er to the death, yielding was the best option.

Since the entire Primordial World was opened by Pangu, Hongjun could not ignore Li Er's display of this technique.

For the Heavenly Dao and Hongjun, this choice was not difficult.

Either persist to the end, leading to the chaos of the Heavenly Dao; or compromise and alter the Heavenly Mandate, losing a bit of Heavenly Dao's authority.

Clearly, compromise was the wiser choice.

Hongjun voluntarily yielded, paving a path for Li Er.

Li Er, with his current composed demeanor, offered a slight bow to Hongjun.

Hongjun's praise was clearly excessive.

Even though it was merely a method of transforming into three Pure Ones, Li Er's strength had already earned Hongjun's admiration, let alone his might in wielding the axe to shatter the heavens.

Although Nuwa sought no conflict, she possessed the pride of a Saint.

Facing Li Er's authority, she willingly bowed her head.

Even though she was the first to cultivate to Sainthood, facing the might of Li Er's One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, she had no choice but to submit.

Therefore, facing Li Er, Hongjun had no other option but to yield.

The Heavenly Dao could not resort to extreme measures, as that would disrupt the balance of the entire Primordial World.

Though the Heavenly Dao was transcendent, the development of the Primordial World was its utmost concern.

Necessary compromises would still occur.

At this moment, Li Er's strength had proven his status, and he had indeed gained Hongjun's recognition.

Hongjun stated that throughout the entire Primordial World, Li Er was the only one who earned his recognition.

His current strength had already surpassed Hongjun's own period of Slaying the Three Corpses to prove the Dao.

Hongjun, as the spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao, had enjoyed smooth sailing since the Dragon-Phoenix Tribulation, suppressing the entire Primordial World.

Before proving the Dao, there were no Quasi-Saints in the Primordial World; Grand Unity Golden Immortal was the highest realm.

Only after proving the Dao did he begin lecturing in the Purple Heaven Palace, releasing the suppression over the Primordial World and allowing all Saints to comprehend the Dao and Slay the Three Corpses, entering the Quasi-Saint realm.

Now, Li Er had, in a similar fashion, suppressed the entire Heavenly Dao and all Saints, preventing them from proving the Dao.

This scene was remarkably similar to Hongjun's past, but Li Er's methods were even more dominant, not only suppressing Grand Unity Golden Immortals but also the future Saints of the Heavenly Dao.

The identities of Li Er and Hongjun were a topic of much discussion.

One was the embodiment of the Primordial World's destiny, the founder of the Daoist lineage, and the former supreme master of the Daoist sect.