Fellow Daoist, name your price!

The Tongtian Sect Master felt the immense power that had once again locked his Primordial Spirit and the Heavenly Dao tightly together, and his heart, which had just been rekindled with hope, instantly sank into an abyss.

I was ultimately too naive.

They thought that by relinquishing their Saint Position, they could attain Great Freedom and Great Ease.

Little did they expect that once one is tainted by this Heavenly Dao Saint Position, there is no way to escape it.

Could it be that all my scheming and self- Saint Position were ultimately just a dream?

Hongjun's Avatar looked at Tongtian's ashen face, his cold mockery no longer concealed.

"Tongtian, do you understand now?"

"You want to break free from the Heavenly Dao? That's utterly delusional!"

Just as the Tongtian Sect Master Leader was filled with despair, Zhou Ming forced back Hongjun's Avatar was attacking again, with a single punch.

The next moment, Zhou Ming flipped his hand, and three supreme treasures radiating Chaos energy appeared out of thin air.

Taiji Diagram, Pangu Banner, Chaos Bell!

The Three Heaven-Opening Treasures!

"Combine!"

With a soft shout, Zhou Ming caused the three treasures to shine brightly and merge with each other, ultimately transforming into a Giant Axe with an ancient design and a blade that exuded the power to Heaven-Cleaving Earth-Splitting!

The Heaven-Opening Divine Axe!

"Fellow Daoist, do not resist."

Calm words reached the ears of the Tongtian Sect Master.

The Tongtian Sect Master Leader was startled; he instantly understood Zhou Ming's intention.

This is an attempt to forcibly sever his connection with the Heavenly Dao using the power of the Sky-Opening Axe!

Without any hesitation, he completely released his Primordial Spirit's defenses, standing there motionless, allowing Zhou Ming to do as he pleased.

The moment Hongjun's Avatar saw the Sky-Opening Axe, a deep sense of dread appeared on his face.

He stopped attacking and stared intently at the axe.

He could sense that this axe contained a terrifying power that could threaten his Heavenly Dao Avatar.

Hongjun looked at Zhou Ming quietly, his indifferent face even carrying a hint of mockery.

It felt like watching a farce that was destined to fail.

"Cut!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Ming brought down the illusory image of the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe in his hand, aiming it directly at the Primordial Spirit of the Tongtian Sect Master!

This axe strike, though lacking earth-shattering power, contained the supreme will to sever all Karma and shatter all Law.

As the axe flashed, the Tongtian Sect Master felt a lightness in his Primordial Spirit.

The connection that had bound his Primordial Spirit like a divine chain snapped instantly!

A surge of wild joy welled up in the heart of the Tongtian Sect Master.

It's done!

However, before he could even rejoice for a moment, the connection that had just been severed reappeared out of thin air, reconnecting his Primordial Spirit with the Heavenly Dao.

The Tongtian Sect Master's heart sank once again.

"Hehe..."

Hongjun's mocking laughter rang out at just the right moment.

"It's useless."

"As long as the Saint Position connection between him and the Heavenly Dao Karma sainthood remains unresolved, his link with the Heavenly Dao will not be severed."

Even if you forcibly sever it, it will be reconnected instantly.

"Unless you destroy the very essence of Heavenly Dao."

Zhou Ming's brows furrowed slightly.

Is that really the case?

He slowly put away the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe, turned to look at Hongjun, and spoke calmly.

"Fellow Daoist, why don't you name a price?"

"What will it take for you to settle the karmic Karma between Tongtian and the Heavenly Dao?"

Hongjun's Avatar sneered.

"Zhou Ming, do you think this is a business transaction?"

"Saint are the cornerstone of the Heavenly Dao; how can you simply abandon them as you please?"

"This humble Daoist priest would never allow him to escape the control of the Heavenly Dao."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ming smiled.

Everything has its value.

"Fellow Daoist, why don't you state your request? Perhaps we can discuss it."

"Fellow Daoist, do not forget that the Father God's will has already approved Tongtian's actions."

"If you and the Heavenly Dao insist on obstructing us, I don't mind. I request that the Father God's Will personally intervene and sever the connection between Tongtian and the Heavenly Dao."

"I think if the Father God intervenes, he should be able to sever it, right?"

Upon hearing this, Hongjun's Avatar's expression instantly turned extremely ugly.

Pangu's Will!

This is precisely what he fears!

If Pangu's Will were to forcefully intervene, it could completely sever the connection between Tongtian and the Heavenly Dao.

Zhou Ming's decision not to directly request the Pangu's Will is clearly due to some reservations.

Every time Pangu's Will invoked, it is a huge drain on that dormant will.

But if I really push him too far, he will definitely do that.

At that time, not only will he be unable to stop Tongtian, but he will also gain no benefit whatsoever.

Hongjun's mind raced as he weighed the pros and cons.

After a long time, he finally made a decision.

Rather than that, it would be better to...

Hongjun made a decision in an instant.

A voice rang silently in Zhou Ming's ear.

"Good."

"I can allow him to deviate from the Heavenly Dao."

"But we must make him hand over his Heaven-Opening Mark to me!"

Zhou Ming's expression changed drastically the moment he received the telepathic message.

The Heaven-Opening Mark!

Hongjun is actually plotting to steal the Heaven-Opening Mark of the Three Pure Ones!

A thought flashed through his mind in an instant.

From the moment he accepted the Three Pure Ones as his disciples, Hongjun was probably already plotting this!

What a Dao Ancestor! What profound scheming!

"Impossible."

Zhou Ming refused without any hesitation.

"Fellow Daoist, let's change the terms."

Are you kidding me!

The Heaven-Opening Mark is the inheritance of Pangu's Primordial Spirit. Giving such a supreme inheritance to Hongjun is tantamount to aiding the enemy.

Once Hongjun gathers all three Heaven-Opening Mark, who knows how terrifying he will become!

Hongjun's Avatar seemed to have anticipated Zhou Ming's refusal, and he sneered.

"Then there's nothing to discuss."

"Zhou Ming, you can simply summon the Pangu's Will to intervene."

"I'd like to see just how much it will drain Pangu's Will to sever this Heavenly Karma."

Having said that, Hongjun adopted a confident and fearless attitude and remained silent.

On the other side, the Tongtian Sect Master saw that the two were communicating with each other through Divine Sense, and Zhou Ming's expression changed several times, feeling extremely anxious.

He didn't understand why Zhou Ming had once advised him that breaking away from the Heavenly Dao would come at a price, and that he should be prepared.

But now that Hongjun has actually offered his terms, why is Zhou Ming rejecting them without hesitation?

Having already relinquished his Saint Position, what price could he not pay?

"Fellow Daoist Zhou Ming."

The Tongtian Sect Master couldn't help but ask telepathically.

"Dao Ancestor, what exactly were your conditions?"

Zhou Ming glanced at him, made no attempt to hide anything, and told him Hongjun's request in detail.

Upon learning of Hongjun's request, the Tongtian Sect Master froze on the spot, his face filled with utter shock.

The Dao Ancestor... he was actually plotting to inherit the Father God's legacy!

A feeling of utter absurdity rose within him.

From the very beginning, his master's ambitions were not for his disciples, but for the Pangu's Legacy that they carried!

After a brief moment of shock, the Master of Tongtian Sect Master had already made a decision.

He has no way out now.

If they do not agree to Hongjun's conditions, they can only appeal to the Father God's Will.

Although that method could succeed, it would inevitably be a huge drain on the Father God's Will.

Having already received immense favors from Zhou Ming and the Wu Clan, how could he possibly deplete the Father God's Origin for his own selfish reasons?

In exchange for a Heaven-Opening Mark, he could gain his freedom and settle all Karma.

This might be the best option right now.

Having figured this out, the Tongtian Sect Master took a deep breath and solemnly transmitted his thoughts to Zhou Ming.

"Fellow Daoist, I agree."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ming fell silent.

He looked at Tongtian, seemingly pondering the pros and cons of the deal.

Giving the Heaven-Opening Mark to Hongjun is tantamount to raising a tiger to cause trouble.

However, if they do not hand it over, they can only invoke the Father God's Will, which is also something the Wu Clan does not want to see.

Just as Zhou Ming was hesitating...

A vast, ancient voice echoed gently in his heart.

"Can."

It is the voice of Father God!

Zhou Ming's tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed.

Since the Father God has agreed, there's nothing to hesitate about.

He slowly raised his head and looked at the Tongtian Sect Master opposite him.

"Give your Heaven-Opening Mark to Hongjun to settle the karmic debts of the Heavenly Karma."