"This Poor Daoist truly did not know.
Since returning from the journey to Buzhou Mountain, this Poor Daoist had remained in seclusion. Only today, when Daoist Friend Wuxing came to visit, did this Poor Daoist emerge.
This Poor Daoist had not visited Daoist Friend Yang Mei.
However, this Poor Daoist had not sensed the pressure of Daoist Friend Yang Mei attaining the Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
Perhaps Daoist Friend Yang Mei had not attained the realm of Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
Or perhaps Daoist Friend Yang Mei had already attained the realm of Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable.
It might simply be that Daoist Friend Yang Mei possessed a special method to conceal the pressure released during his attainment."
Yin-Yang Ancestor likewise gazed enviously in the direction of Old Ancestor Yang Mei's Daoist Arena.
Given Old Ancestor Yang Mei's talent as the third-ranked Chaos Demon God—the Space Demon God—
After more than a dozen Eons had passed, he guessed that Yang Mei had most likely already attained the Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
It was simply that Yang Mei had likely used some special means to conceal the pressure of his attainment.
"May I ask what brings you here this time, Daoist Friend?
Surely you did not come merely to inquire about Daoist Friend Yang Mei?"
Only then did Yin-Yang Ancestor ask Old Ancestor Wuxing why he had come to visit.
Although he and Old Ancestor Wuxing had a good relationship,
Old Ancestor Wuxing could not possibly have come just to see him and incidentally ask about Old Ancestor Yang Mei.
"Daoist Friend truly understands this Poor Daoist thoroughly. This Poor Daoist indeed did not come solely for this matter.
This Poor Daoist came because of Old Thief Hongjun."
Old Ancestor Wuxing stated his purpose directly, without any hesitation.
"Old Thief Hongjun?"
Yin-Yang Ancestor caught the oddity in Old Ancestor Wuxing's words.
Had Five Elements not always been on excellent terms with Hongjun?
He, Five Elements, Hongjun, and the other powerful cultivators often sat together to discuss the Dao.
Why would Five Elements address Hongjun this way? He had actually called Hongjun an old thief?
Could it be that, over the past dozen or so Eons, Five Elements and Hongjun had developed some unknown conflict?
All manner of speculation flashed through Yin-Yang Ancestor's mind. He looked toward Old Ancestor Wuxing and waited for his next words.
"Does Daoist Friend Yin Yang know that Old Thief Hongjun is merely a sanctimonious hypocrite?"
"What do you mean by that?"
Yin-Yang Ancestor was intrigued.
Although his relationship with Hongjun was good, it could not compare to his relationship with Old Ancestor Wuxing.
Since Five Elements said so, there had to be a reason. He would first hear Old Ancestor Wuxing's explanation.
"Daoist Friend should know about the Dao-Devil War between Old Thief Hongjun and Luohu.
Not long ago, Old Thief Hongjun came to ask this Poor Daoist for help, hoping this Poor Daoist would assist him in overcoming the Dao-Devil War.
Yet this Poor Daoist discovered that Old Thief Hongjun's motives were impure.
His purpose was merely to use this Poor Daoist as cannon fodder, to test the waters for his battle against Luohu.
He even wanted to scheme this Poor Daoist to death in the Dao-Devil War.
This Poor Daoist heard Old Thief Hongjun say it with his own mouth."
When it came to framing others, Old Ancestor Wuxing had it down perfectly.
Since Old Thief Hongjun wanted to scheme against Five Elements, Five Elements would not be polite either.
He would simply speak his own conjectures. Whether they were true or not did not matter; he only needed to pin them on Old Thief Hongjun.
What Old Ancestor Wuxing did not know was that the words he used to frame Old Thief Hongjun
Were all true!
A blind cat had stumbled upon a dead mouse.
"This Poor Daoist dares to guarantee it with the friendship between us.
If this Poor Daoist says even one false word, then the little boat of friendship between this Poor Daoist and Daoist Friend may capsize at any moment.
The reason this Poor Daoist did not record the scene when Old Thief Hongjun spoke those words was that this Poor Daoist feared being discovered by him.
Otherwise, this Poor Daoist would definitely let Daoist Friend see Hongjun's ugly face at the time."
After speaking, Old Ancestor Wuxing solemnly swore his guarantee.
"Hongjun has such nerve! He actually dared to harm you, Daoist Friend.
This Poor Daoist will certainly seek justice for Daoist Friend!
Come, Daoist Friend. This Poor Daoist will accompany you to confront Hongjun. We must make that fellow Hongjun give Daoist Friend an explanation."
After hearing Old Ancestor Wuxing's account, Yin-Yang Ancestor flew into a rage.
It never occurred to him that Old Ancestor Wuxing's words might have been fabricated.
After all, Old Ancestor Wuxing had once been extremely close to Hongjun. Five Elements had no reason to make up such a story to harm Hongjun.
Since Five Elements said this, Hongjun had most likely truly done it.
"Aiya, Daoist Friend Yin Yang, do you still not understand?
This Poor Daoist came here precisely because of you, Daoist Friend Yin Yang.
Since Old Thief Hongjun could not scheme against this Poor Daoist, he is already heading for Daoist Friend's Daoist Arena.
The next person he intends to harm is you, Daoist Friend.
This Poor Daoist was worried for Daoist Friend's safety, which is why this Poor Daoist rushed here ahead of Old Thief Hongjun to warn Daoist Friend.
Otherwise, Daoist Friend might be schemed against by Old Thief Hongjun and still applaud him for it.
By now, that fellow Old Thief Hongjun is likely about to arrive at Daoist Friend's Daoist Arena."
Old Ancestor Wuxing spoke earnestly. Although he was very satisfied with Yin-Yang Ancestor's reaction, as it proved their friendship was rock-solid,
Yin Yang had unexpectedly failed to consider that Old Thief Hongjun might be trying to scheme against him.
Sure enough, not long after Old Ancestor Wuxing finished speaking, Old Thief Hongjun's voice rang out beyond Yin-Yang Ancestor's Daoist Arena.
"Daoist Friend Yin Yang, this Poor Daoist Hongjun has come to visit. There is an important matter to discuss, so please show yourself."
Hongjun called out loudly from outside Yin-Yang Ancestor's Daoist Arena.
"This..."
Speak of Hongjun, and Hongjun arrived.
"Daoist Friend Yin Yang, this Poor Daoist will avoid him for now.
Do not let that old thief Hongjun deceive you.
And do not mention that this Poor Daoist came to see you.
Daoist Friend can analyze Old Thief Hongjun's words and see whether this Poor Daoist spoke the truth.
But Daoist Friend must not fall for Old Thief Hongjun's tricks."
With a flash, Old Ancestor Wuxing vanished from sight and hid deep within Yin-Yang Ancestor's Daoist Arena.
"Rest assured, Daoist Friend Wuxing. Since Daoist Friend has already warned this Poor Daoist, this Poor Daoist naturally will not be deceived.
This Poor Daoist must also thank Daoist Friend Wuxing for coming to warn this Poor Daoist.
Now let this Poor Daoist deal with that fellow Hongjun."
Stepping out of his Daoist Arena, Yin-Yang Ancestor went to meet Hongjun, his face full of smiles.
Not a trace remained of the anger Yin-Yang Ancestor had shown while discussing Hongjun with Old Ancestor Wuxing.
When it came to acting, Yin-Yang Ancestor performed it to perfection.
"Hahaha, what wind has blown Daoist Friend Hongjun here?
Quickly, enter this Poor Daoist's Daoist Arena for a talk. Daoist Friend's visit truly honors this humble abode."
Yin-Yang Ancestor smiled on the surface, but inwardly, his vigilance toward Hongjun had risen to its peak.
Seeing Yin-Yang Ancestor's warmth, Hongjun secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Daoist Friend Yin Yang will most likely agree to this Poor Daoist's request. After all, this Poor Daoist is one of Daoist Friend Yin Yang's best friends.
With this Poor Daoist asking him and offering benefits as well, there is no way he will refuse.
Hongjun muttered to himself inwardly.
He followed Yin-Yang Ancestor into the Daoist Arena.
Upon arriving at the reception hall, the two took their seats.
Hongjun carefully examined Yin-Yang Ancestor and discovered that he too had reached the Peak Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm.
He was delighted, feeling even more confident about the decisive battle in the Dao-Devil War.
However, something struck Hongjun as strange.
Whenever he had previously visited Yin-Yang Ancestor's Daoist Arena, Yin-Yang Ancestor would have attendants serve him.
They would lay out spiritual fruits, brew Spiritual Tea, and pour spiritual wine to entertain him.
Yet this time, Yin-Yang Ancestor offered him nothing. Even the attendants who usually waited nearby were nowhere to be seen.
Hongjun was eager to discuss the major matter of the Dao-Devil War and did not pay attention to these details.
He merely assumed that Yin-Yang Ancestor had spent more than a dozen Eons in seclusion and had no time to prepare Spiritual Tea or spiritual fruits, which was why he had not served anything good.
"Congratulations, Daoist Friend, on advancing to the Peak Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm.
You are only one step away from attaining the realm of Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable."
Seeing that Yin-Yang Ancestor had remained silent, Hongjun awkwardly spoke first to break the deadlock.
"You flatter this Poor Daoist, Daoist Friend. Has Daoist Friend Hongjun not also advanced to the Peak Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm?
You too are only one step away from the Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
Perhaps Daoist Friend Hongjun will attain the realm of Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable before this old Daoist does."
They were merely polite words. Yin-Yang Ancestor knew how to say them as well.
He wanted to see whether Hongjun truly intended to scheme against his old friends.
"Daoist Friend Yin Yang, this Poor Daoist came this time to invite Daoist Friend to assist this Poor Daoist in battle.
Surely Daoist Friend knows that this Poor Daoist and Luohu are destined to fight.
Now, the time for the battle between this Poor Daoist and Luohu has arrived.
To ensure that Luohu is defeated without fail, this Poor Daoist solemnly invites Daoist Friend Yin Yang to aid this Poor Daoist in battle.
After the battle, this old Daoist will take none of the spoils. All assisting Daoist Friends may take whatever they wish."
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