This Is Too Much Respect for Them

They're really overestimating them.

They truly can't do it!

After Lu Changqing finished listening, he waved his large hand and said, "There's no need for you to deduce it."

Before his voice even fell, an incomparably profound Array Diagram appeared.

This Array Diagram alone was even grander than the great formation Tongtian had set up not long ago!

Moreover, billions of Dao rhymes flowed across it.

The Array Diagram hovered in the air, its formation power unfolding and evolving. A vast and boundless supreme great formation immediately presented itself before all the Saints.

Looking at the supreme great formation unfolding before them, all the Saints were plunged into shock.

What kind of supreme great formation is this?!

Just from the portion displayed by this Array Diagram, one could see how difficult it was.

Laozi and Yuanshi were dumbfounded.

A supreme great formation!

This is a true supreme great formation!

They couldn't set it up at all!

Tongtian gazed deeply at this great formation, his entire body trembling with excitement.

He had never seen such a perfect, such a powerful formation.

This is what should be called a supreme great formation!!

It seizes the creation of heaven and earth, unparalleled in history!

This formation is truly unparalleled in history!!

Tongtian exclaimed, his voice trembling.

In the Primordial World, such an exquisitely crafted formation layout had never appeared before.

Within its magnificent aura lay billions of profound mysteries, so naturally formed that it was breathtaking.

It was simply inconceivable!

If it could truly be deduced and completed according to this.

And cover the entire Primordial World!

At that time, heaven, earth, space, and time would all be perfectly connected.

What kind of world-shattering, peerless formation would this be?!

To encompass the Primordial World is certainly no exaggeration!

Brother Changqing, where did this formation originate from?!

It can be called a peerless formation!

Sect Master Tongtian asked urgently, his face filled with shock.

The cultivator who could conceive of such a formation likely surpassed himself in skill.

This was simply beyond his imagination.

Lu Changqing smiled calmly, "It was merely an opportunity I stumbled upon."

Hearing this, a storm immediately surged in Tongtian's heart.

Could it be that this world-shattering formation actually came from Lu Changqing's hands?!

If that were truly the case, it would be utterly astounding!

Brother, did you personally deduce this formation?

Tongtian asked directly, his eyes flashing with fervent light.

Lu Changqing's expression was subtle, "You could consider it that way."

Consider it that way?

This is clearly the case!

An expression of immense reverence immediately appeared on Tongtian's face.

Recalling Lu Changqing's previous test of having him set up a formation, it was all for today!

Was it all to set up this world-shattering great formation?!

No matter what!

He, Tongtian, must participate in this. It will surely go down in history!

After observing the formation, do any of you have any insights?

Seeing that Tongtian had no doubts, Lu Changqing surveyed all the Saints and asked.

All the Saints looked towards Tongtian in unison.

Helpless.

Their array mastery was still shallow. Although they knew this array was profound, they couldn't grasp its essence.

Tongtian spoke frankly: "This array's scale is unprecedented. The heavenly materials and earthly treasures required are all rare and precious. Setting it up needs at least ten Saints working together."

"Furthermore, it requires a Hunyuan Limitless Great Luo Golden Immortal to anchor the core, and the Heavenly Dao's full assistance."

"How to implement it is truly a monumental challenge!"

After carefully deducing, he confirmed the array was indeed feasible, but fraught with difficulties.

Upon hearing this, all the Saints were shocked.

A Hunyuan Limitless Great Luo Golden Immortal?

And the Heavenly Dao's cooperation?

This difficulty was simply beyond imagination!

Could it be... they had to give up?

Lu Changqing, however, calmly said, "I have all the treasures. The remaining ones, with our strength, are sufficient to gather."

"The number of Saints is already enough."

"As for the Hunyuan Limitless Great Luo Golden Immortal, isn't there one outside the heavens in the Chaos?"

"As for the Heavenly Dao, that's even less of a problem."

The Saints were stunned at first, then enlightened.

They almost forgot—the Heavenly Dao was completely obedient to Lu Changqing.

And treasures? Talking about shortages with the richest man in the Primordial World?

It was laughable.

The seemingly unsolvable problem from before had been resolved by more than half in an instant.

The Saints couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

Could such a world-shaking, peerless array truly appear?

Originally, the Saints had almost given up hope; the conditions for this array were too harsh.

But Lu Changqing's words reignited their fighting spirit.

This was true foundation.

With numerous difficulties solved with ease, did this array truly have hope?

If they could participate in setting up such a peerless array, even Saints would feel honored.

"Brother, that one outside the heavens... would he be willing to help?"

"He has always been arrogant," Old Ancestor Minghe voiced his doubts.

"Everything else is negotiable, but will Hongjun agree?"

As everyone knew, Hongjun and Lu Changqing's philosophies did not align.

Just looking at how Hongjun never appeared to exchange Merit showed he couldn't let go of his pride.

"Do we need to personally go to Purple霄 Palace to invite him?" Ming He pressed.

Yuanshi, Laozi, and the others also looked at Lu Changqing.

Without the Dao Ancestor's help, no one in the array could shoulder this critical responsibility—the strongest among them, Laozi, was only at the ninth heaven of Hunyuan Great Luo.

Lu Changqing lightly patted Ming He's back of the head, a look of helplessness on his face.

"Where did your backbone go? Why would we need to personally invite him?"

"Naturally, we'll have him come on his own accord."

Ming He immediately realized.

Right! This was Wuji Heaven.

In terms of strength, Hongjun wouldn't dare to act rashly; in terms of prestige, he was even above the Xuanmen.

Why would they need to lower themselves to invite him?

"Brother Dao is indeed wise. This demeanor is self-evident."

Immediately, Lu Changqing's divine sense moved, and he transmitted a message to Hongjun.

Inside the Purple Firmament Palace.

Hongjun sat alone on a cloud bed, his heart filled with frustration.

The Heavenly Dao is too biased!

It's practically Lu Changqing's favorite son!

The slightest disturbance from him would trigger a warning from the Heavenly Dao.

When he was in charge of the Heavenly Dao back then, when did he ever receive such treatment?

He felt incredibly wronged.

At this moment, Lu Changqing's telepathic message sounded in his ear, inviting him to Wuji Heaven.

Hongjun sneered.

He must want something from me.

He was still angry and naturally didn't want to go.

Did he really think he was like the Heavenly Dao, coming whenever summoned?

No!

If you want me to come, come to the Purple Heaven Palace and welcome me yourself!

Hongjun flatly refused.

Inside Wuji Heaven.

Lu Changqing chuckled and shook his head. This guy was really asking for trouble.

He dared to put on airs in front of him.

He said loudly, "Old friend Heavenly Dao, please bring Hongjun here!"

He deliberately emphasized that word.

To deal with Hongjun, the Heavenly Dao was the best helper.

He didn't want to come? No matter.

If I can't invite him, I'll let the Heavenly Dao invite him.

The Saints heard this and their expressions were subtle.

"Old friend Heavenly Dao?"

Has it become so casual now?

And why emphasize that word specifically?

Everyone felt a vague sense of unease in their hearts.

Outside the Purple Firmament Palace, in the Chaos beyond the heavens.

Hongjun had just refused Lu Changqing, his arrogance still unvanquished.

Ridiculous!

I am the Dao Ancestor, how can I be like the other Saints, ordered around by you?

Where is my dignity!

Suddenly, thunderclouds gathered in the Chaos sky.

A bolt of lightning struck down!

Hongjun's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly dodged.

He roared, "What is the meaning of this!"

I don't want to go, so I get struck by lightning?

This is simply absurd!

He reprimanded angrily, but the Heavenly Dao did not stop.

Within the Chaos curtain, even more terrifying power was condensing.

Hongjun's face changed greatly—this time it was serious!

Lu Changqing!

The hatred between us is as deep as the sea!

You dare to use the power of the Heavenly Dao to oppress me, it's simply shameful!

The Eye of Heavenly Punishment suddenly opened in the Chaos, and countless tribulations descended.

Purple Heaven Divine Lightning, Nine Nether Gale, Heaven-Burning Flames...

Many Heavenly Punishment powers were things that even the Dao Ancestor had never heard of.

He fled in a panic, cursing all the way.

Damn Lu Changqing!

To use such a vicious scheme, it's truly ruthless!

Hongjun gritted his teeth and changed direction, heading straight for Wuji Heaven.

He knew very well that if he didn't go today, the Heavenly Punishment would never cease.

He could only accept his fate.

The beings of the Primordial World watched this scene, all utterly horrified.

How could this be possible!

It was completely beyond imagination!

That was the supreme Dao Ancestor!

An existence that was an avatar of the Heavenly Dao, being chased by the Heavenly Punishment?

What in the world had happened?

Could it be that the Dao Ancestor had broken ties with the Heavenly Dao?

Was the Heavenly Dao punishing him?

But why was he fleeing to Wuji Heaven? Could the Longevity Immortal Venerable protect him?

Atop Longevity Mountain, within the Wuzhuang Temple.

Zhen Yuanzi's eyes widened as he stared at the stream of light in the sky.

That was the Dao Ancestor?

How could this be...

The dignified Dao Ancestor being punished by the Heavenly Dao?

It was simply mind-shattering!

In the Lingxiao Treasure Hall of the Heavenly Court.

Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi exchanged glances.

That person... shouldn't be the Dao Ancestor, right?

Tai Yi murmured to himself.

Di Jun's expression was hesitant—he had seen it clearly, it was indeed the Dao Ancestor.

But why would the Dao Ancestor be chased by the Heavenly Punishment?

Could it be the work of the Longevity Immortal Venerable? Only an Immortal Venerable could make the Heavenly Dao act like this, right?

This was truly...

Shocking.

Atop Buzhou Mountain.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches stared at the Dao Ancestor's disheveled fleeing figure.

They were all dumbfounded.

Good heavens!

The world had truly changed!

Even the Dao Ancestor was being chased by the Heavenly Punishment.

What a terrifying sight!

Within Wuji Heaven.

Hongjun's figure suddenly appeared, looking somewhat disheveled.

The hem of his daoist robe was already torn.

After all, he had broken through the Heavenly Punishment.

All the Saints were struck speechless at the sight.

The Dao Ancestor was actually being punished by the Heavenly Dao?

The Heavenly Dao was truly impartial.

It was carrying out Lu Changqing's will to the very end, without any mercy!

Hongjun harbored deep resentment.

As soon as he entered Wuji Heaven, the Heavenly Punishment abruptly stopped.

Could this hint be any more obvious?

One day, he would make everyone bow to him with utmost respect.

As the spiritual light flowed around him, he regained his immortal bearing and slowly walked towards the great hall.

"Greetings, Dao Ancestor!"

The Saints bowed one after another as they saw him approach.

Lu Changqing looked at Hongjun, who had regained his composure, and said teasingly, "Dao Ancestor, you've traveled far. We should have welcomed you sooner!"

Hongjun cursed inwardly.

This fellow is truly detestable!

He knows perfectly well why I've come. This is clearly a deliberate attempt to make things difficult!

"It matters not."

Hongjun responded calmly, his expression unchanged. "Since a fellow Daoist invited me, of course I would come."

He then asked, "May I know why you summoned me, fellow Daoist?"

Lu Changqing did not answer. He merely pointed to the formation evolving in the void.

Hongjun focused his gaze, and billions of Dao rhymes instantly surged into his sea of consciousness.

"...?"

Upon seeing the great formation, Hongjun was stunned on the spot.

What kind of supreme formation is this? It's so profound and magnificent!

How was this formation deduced? Even with my abilities, I couldn't set up such a grand formation!

"Dao Ancestor should understand now," Lu Changqing explained. "I invited Dao Ancestor here because I want you to oversee it and help complete this formation together."

Hongjun suddenly understood—so he was being asked for a favor.

And yet he dares to treat me like this?

He feigned composure and said, "So that's how it is. This is indeed a good deed that will benefit the Primordial World. Unfortunately, I must focus on merging with the Dao, so I fear I will be unable to help."

He refused with a grand excuse.

Lu Changqing sneered inwardly. This old fox won't move without incentive.

He hadn't intended to get Hongjun to work for free anyway.

As long as the Merit was sufficient, he wasn't afraid of not being able to invite this Dao Ancestor.

He announced directly, "If this formation is completed, each of the Saints will receive one hundred million Merit. As for Dao Ancestor... your status is esteemed, so naturally, you will receive more."

"How about it, everyone? Are you interested?"

Hongjun's body trembled upon hearing this.

This tycoon, offering one hundred million Merit directly... Him?

Hate!

If it were less, he might have been able to remain calm.

But this was one hundred million!

A small goal!

How can anyone resist this?

No... I am the Dao Ancestor. I was just tricked by Lu Changqing. How can I let him succeed so easily?

He kept a straight face, not agreeing immediately.

Seeing this, Lu Changqing increased the offer again. "Dao Ancestor, one hundred and fifty million, how about that?"

Hongjun's face twitched slightly.

One hundred and fifty million... No, I can't hold on much longer!

This generosity is too tempting!

Laozi and the other Saints listened, dumbfounded.

Is this really Merit? Why does it sound like they're talking about spirit coins?

I don't know if Dao Ancestor can resist, but we're about to collapse.

"Two hundred million."

Lu Changqing's tone was calm.

Who could refuse shining golden Merit?

Hongjun's mind was in turmoil.

Two hundred million... Two small goals!

Should I agree, or should I agree?

Lu Changqing leaned lazily on his throne, smiling leisurely, "Two hundred and fifty million."

Hongjun could no longer hold back, his excitement almost spilling out, yet he forcibly suppressed it.

God... he was offering too much!

I can't hold back anymore!

This is two hundred and fifty million!

Hongjun immediately declared, "Fellow Daoist, with such generosity, how could this poor Daoist possibly refuse? Leave the matter of the great array to me!"

After speaking, he put on a righteous and awe-inspiring expression.