What Do You Think You Are?

Kunlun Mountain, the sacred site of Nanji.

Guangchengzi was also there, his gaze occasionally drifting towards the direction of the Jade Void Palace, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

Guangchengzi couldn't help but lower his voice and ask, "Senior Brother Nanji, how much longer will Master be in seclusion before he comes out?"

Nanji frowned slightly, shook his head, and said in a low voice, "Taiqing."

Guangchengzi looked around to make sure no other junior brothers were nearby, then lowered his voice even further. "Senior brother, do you think Master is still brooding over Vice Sect Master Randeng... no, I mean, over those traitors, Randeng? Ever since they betrayed the sect and went to the West, Master's temper... sigh."

Nanji sighed, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. "Master has always been proud and arrogant, regarding the reputation of the Chan Sect as his life. Randeng and the others, especially Manjushri, Samantabhadra, Cihang, Juliusun, were all disciples personally taught by Master for many years, yet they collectively defected and joined the Western Teachings. This is a huge blow to Master."

Guangchengzi was filled with righteous indignation. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, saying, "When has Master ever mistreated them? He imparted the Yuqing Great Dao to them and bestowed upon them protective Spiritual Treasure. How dare they be so treacherous and heartless! They are truly hateful!"

"If I happen to see them, I will definitely avenge my master and capture them back to Kunlun Mountain!"

Nanji glanced at him but didn't say anything more.

Just as the two were talking in hushed tones...

"Buzz!!!"

A terrifying Saintly Might suddenly descended upon Kunlun Mountain!

"Thump!"

"Thump!"

The Immortal Official Nanji and Guangchengzi felt their magical power freeze instantly, their bodies trembled violently uncontrollably, and their knees buckled, about to kneel down!

"Snort!"

A furious snort.

A beam of mysterious light appeared, enveloping the entire Kunlun Mountain and neutralizing the Saintly Might.

"Laugh!!"

Nanji and Guangchengzi felt the pressure decrease suddenly, staggered back a few steps, barely managed to stand up, and their faces turned pale.

They looked up and saw a figure appear in the sky above Kunlun Mountain —it was their master, Yuanshi Tianzun!

Yuanshi Shi's face was grim, his eyes burning with rage.

At this moment, all the disciples of the Chan Sect on Kunlun Mountain appeared, glaring angrily into the distance.

Yuanshi stared at a spot in the void, his voice icy and brimming with rage:

"Haotian brat! You've gone too far! You've only just managed to attain the rank of a sage, and you dare to come to my Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain to show off your power? Do you really think that I, Yuanshi, don't exist?!"

His voice was like a thunderclap, echoing through the mountains and causing the sea of clouds to churn.

The next moment, Haotian's figure appeared in front!

His gaze swept over the Chan Sect Disciple below, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Haotian cupped his hands in apology and said, "I'm sorry, Yuanshi Brother Yuanshi."

"I have only recently attained enlightenment and am not yet fully in control of the power of a sage. I came to Kunlun to pay my respects to my senior brother, and my aura was momentarily exposed, disturbing your Daoist practice. I hope you will forgive me."

These words were spoken politely, but to Yuanshi, they infuriated him.

Unable to control the power?

Who are you kidding!

It was clearly a deliberate display of Saintly Might to give Yuanshi a Yuanshi his power!

Yuanshi didn't believe him at all. He was already convinced that Haotian was seeking revenge for the time when he forcibly withheld the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Beating Whip.

"Enough nonsense!" Yuanshi impatiently flicked his sleeve, creating a fierce gust of wind. "Haotian, what are you doing here on Kunlun Mountain instead of in your Heavenly Court? If you have nothing to do, leave at once! Don't disturb my peaceful cultivation!"

He directly told them to leave, not even bothering to maintain a semblance of politeness.

Haotian's expression turned serious, and he looked directly at Yuanshi, saying loudly:

"Yuanshi Brother Yuanshi, I am deeply grateful for the Lord's favor, who bestowed upon me the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi and granted me the fortunate attainment of sainthood. I will do my utmost to share the Lord's burdens, act on behalf of Heaven, and oversee the order of the Primordial Wilderness."

He paused, then continued, "Previously, due to my shallow cultivation, the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Beating Whip were temporarily entrusted to Yuanshi Brother Yuanshi for safekeeping."

"Now that I am able to wield these two items to better fulfill my duties Heavenly Emperor and uphold the principles of Heavenly Dao, I have come to Kunlun today to earnestly request that Yuanshi Brother Yuanshi return the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Beating Whip to the Heavenly Court!"

It really was all for the Investiture of the Gods!

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun did not get angry but laughed, though his smile was full of contempt and mockery.

"Haha! Return it to the Heavenly Court?" Yuanshi seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world. "Haotian, do you think that just because you've become a saint, you can sit on equal footing with me and have the right to take things from me? You're dreaming!"

His eyes were cold, showing no regard for Haotian whatsoever.

"You're nothing but a gatekeeper, what virtue or ability do you possess? I truly don't know what my master saw in you that led him to bestow a saintly position upon someone like you!"

"You..."

Haotian's face instantly darkened.

Now that he was a sage and the Heavenly Emperor, being insulted like this by Yuanshi in front of so many Chan Sect Disciple, he could no longer suppress his anger.

A cold glint flashed in Haotian's eyes. "Yuanshi! I'm only being polite to you because I respect you as my senior brother! Are you really not going to give it to me?"

"So what if I don't give it to you?" Yuanshi was extremely arrogant. "I told you, you are not worthy! A mere Saint of the first level dares to make a fuss in front of me? You want the Investiture of the Gods? Fine!"

A flash of disgust crossed his eyes. "Defeat me! If you win, the Investiture of the Gods the Gods will be yours! Otherwise, go back to where you came from!"

"Good! Good! Good!" Haotian laughed and said "good" three times in a row, his Saintly Might erupting from his body.

"Since Yuanshi Brother Yuanshi insists on this, then please enlighten me!"

Before he finished speaking, Haotian made a grasping motion with his right hand, and the Haotian Sword appeared in his hand!

At the same time, another magical artifact appeared in his left hand: the Haotian Pagoda!

He then unleashed it, attacking Yuanshi.

"An ant trying to shake a tree—it's overestimating its own strength!"

Yuanshi seeing this, Yuanshi scoffed, his eyes filled with disdain.

He lightly pointed the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi ruyi in his hand towards Haotian.

"Clang!!!"

A powerful force slammed directly into Haotian's two magical treasures, sending them flying and forcing Haotian to take several steps back.

In just one round, the difference in skill was immediately apparent!

Haotian's face flushed red with anger, but he hadn't expected the difference in strength to be so vast!

But he was not willing to give up!

Especially in front of so many Chan Sect Disciple!

He roared and continued to activate the Haotian Pagoda, while his holy power surged wildly around him, preparing to launch another attack.

Just then...

"Buzz!"

A dazzling light descended from the sky, transforming into a wall of light that appeared between Haotian and Yuanshi!

Immediately afterwards, a detached voice echoed from the void:

"Sages are not allowed to engage in magical contests; those who violate this rule will have their sagehood stripped."

The Dao Ancestor's decree!

Haotian hurriedly defended himself, his tone filled with resentment. "Master! It's Yuanshi Brother Yuanshi who refuses to return the Investiture of the Gods of the Gods! This disciple only wants to reclaim what belongs to the Heavenly Court and to me! This disciple did not intend to provoke anyone."

However, Hongjun did not respond to him, and the light wall disappeared the next moment.

Seeing this, Haotian had no choice but to turn his head sharply and glare at Yuanshi.

Yuanshi, however, didn't care at all, a hint of sarcasm still lingering on his lips.

Seeing that there was absolutely no hope of obtaining the Investiture of the Gods today, and that staying would only bring further humiliation, Haotian had no choice but to give up. "Alright! Yuanshi Brother Yuanshi, I will remember what happened today!"

After saying this, his figure transformed into a golden light and disappeared into the sky above Kunlun Mountain.

Yuanshi looked in the direction Haotian had left, snorted coldly, his voice filled with disdain. "A mere child dares to fight against me? He's utterly ignorant!"

After saying that, he flickered and returned to the Jade Void Palace.

Guangchengzi and Nanji exchanged a glance, both seeing the horror in each other's eyes.

"Master's strength is probably unfathomable, Taishang on par with that of the Supreme Master Uncle, right?"

One of the disciples exclaimed in a low voice, his tone filled with awe.

"I never imagined that the Heavenly Emperor would also become a saint!"

Spiritual Treasure was deeply moved.

"Hmph, he's just relying on the Dao Ancestor's grace! Master is right, he's not worthy to be compared to Master at all!"

Qingxu, on the other hand, was indignant and full of contempt for Haotian.