"This is actually the World-Ending Lightning Tribulation! What outrage against heaven and earth did the human race commit to bring down a World-Ending Lightning Tribulation?" Tongtian said in disbelief.
Western Spirit Mountain
"It is actually the World-Ending Lightning Tribulation! The human race below is doomed!" Zhunti said.
"Indeed. But wasn't creating writing a great merit for the Primordial World? Why would the Heavenly Dao send down a World-Ending Lightning Tribulation?" Jieyin asked in confusion.
"Who knows? As long as the East suffers, that's all that matters." Zhunti said indifferently.
It was not only them. Across the Primordial World, numerous great powers such as Di Jun, Tai Yi, Hong Yun, Zhen Yuanzi, and Minghe were watching the World-Ending Lightning Tribulation above the human race.
Three Immortal Island
Li Peng gazed at the World-Ending Lightning Tribulation and frowned. "This lightning tribulation is far too powerful. Without the strength of a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal, there is no way to withstand it. It seems I must act personally this time."
After saying that, Li Peng rose to his feet, preparing to tear through space and confront the lightning tribulation.
Just then, a figure appeared beneath the World-Ending Lightning Tribulation.
Li Peng looked carefully and saw that Nuwa had gotten there before him to resist the lightning tribulation.
"That foolish girl. It would not matter if my strength were exposed, so why did she have to do this?" Li Peng said, shaking his head with a smile.
Previously, Li Peng had been unwilling to reveal his strength because he feared drawing Dao Ancestor Hongjun's attention and becoming unable to help the human race when they faced danger.
But now, Li Peng had a Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal Experience Card. Though it only lasted for one day, it was enough to contend with Ancestor Hongjun and even the Heavenly Dao.
As long as Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao did not wish for the Primordial World to be destroyed, they would have no choice but to compromise.
However, since Nuwa had already gone to help his incarnation overcome the tribulation, Li Peng no longer needed to go himself.
Outside the Human Ancestral Hall
When the humans saw Nuwa appear, they cheered one after another:
"The Saint Mother is here! We're saved!"
"Greetings, Saint Mother!"
"Greetings, Saint Mother!"
Countless humans knelt on the ground and shouted in unison toward Nuwa's figure. Their voices surged like a tide, spreading in every direction.
At that moment, the lightning tribulation in the heavens had finished gathering.
A lightning dragon millions of zhang long lunged straight toward the characters and Li Wu.
Seeing this, Nuwa lightly tossed the Red Embroidered Ball in her hand, sending it directly toward the massive lightning dragon.
Boom—
A tremendous explosion shook the heavens.
The next instant, the lightning dragon scattered, while Nuwa remained completely unharmed, her expression calm.
Then dozens more lightning dragons descended in succession, but Nuwa effortlessly blocked every one of them.
Kunlun Mountain:
"Is this the might of a Saint?" Laozi looked at Nuwa casually blocking the World-Ending Lightning Tribulation, his expression filled with shock.
"Yes. Beneath Saints, all are ants. The World-Ending Lightning Tribulation that we cannot contend with is so easily dealt with in her hands." Tongtian sighed.
Yuanshi broke out in cold sweat, inwardly thankful that Nuwa had not held his earlier offense against him.
Western Spirit Mountain:
Jieyin looked startled as he said, "We must act more cautiously in the future. Before attaining the Dao, we must not clash with Nuwa's side."
Zhunti nodded seriously in agreement.
Heavenly Court:
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi wore a grave expression as he asked, "Big Brother, could the incomplete Zhou Tian Star Formation contend with a Saint?"
Di Jun pondered for a moment before answering, "It may be able to hold one off briefly, but if the battle drags on, defeat is inevitable."
"We still need to find a way to increase the power of the Zhou Tian Star Formation."
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi said angrily, "If Kunpeng had not refused to hand over the Primordial Violet Qi, Big Brother might have become a Saint long ago."
Di Jun could only sigh at those words.
Violet Heaven Palace:
Hongjun suddenly opened his eyes and murmured, "Nuwa has acted... Human writing should not have appeared at this time. I must go."
With that, he took a single step forward. A Space Channel appeared before him, and his figure vanished into it.
Human Ancestral Land:
More than a dozen World-Ending Lightning Tribulations descended in succession, all of them easily neutralized by Nuwa.
The lightning tribulation continued to strike, while the thunderclouds in the sky gradually shrank.
It appeared that they would disperse before long.
Just then, a figure appeared above Nuwa.
Nuwa and the great powers secretly watching the scene were all shocked—none of them had expected Dao Ancestor Hongjun to come in person.
"Greetings, Dao Ancestor." Nuwa bowed respectfully.
Hongjun gave a slight nod and said calmly, "Saints must not interfere in the affairs of the Primordial World. The birth of human writing must undergo this lightning tribulation as a necessary trial. Step aside."
Nuwa firmly shook her head. "I created the human race. It is only right that I protect them."
Anger immediately rose in Hongjun's heart. He had not expected Nuwa to dare defy him.
"If you insist on refusing, do not blame me for administering a slight punishment." Hongjun's tone remained calm.
Nuwa showed no intention of retreating. With a flick of her hand, she brought out the Red Embroidered Ball and the Mountain and River State Map, ready for battle.
Kunlun Mountain
"Nuwa truly does not know her place. She dares to contradict the Dao Ancestor. Has she forgotten the vastness of heaven and earth after becoming a Saint?" Yuanshi said angrily.
"Watch your words! The conflict between Saints is not for us to discuss. Whether it is Nuwa or the Dao Ancestor, neither is someone you and I can afford to offend." Laozi sternly stopped him.
Yuanshi fell silent, though desire for a Saint Position burned in his eyes.
Tongtian stood quietly to the side, inwardly feeling a measure of admiration.
Western Spirit Mountain
"Nuwa intends to confront the Dao Ancestor head-on? If she is punished by the Dao Ancestor, the East will have one less Saint." Zhunti said with glee.
Jieyin shook his head. "As long as the Primordial World remains undestroyed, the Heavenly Dao will endure, and Saints will not die. The Dao Ancestor will at most administer a minor punishment."
Great powers throughout the Primordial World were all shocked by Nuwa's resolve.
Three Immortal Island
Li Peng looked at Nuwa, who was preparing to resist the Dao Ancestor head-on, and sighed softly. "Foolish girl, you have already done your best. Why be so stubborn?"
Just as he was about to rise and help her, the system notification suddenly sounded:
"Detected that the host is facing a choice. Please make your selection as soon as possible!"
"Choice One: Remain on Three Immortal Island and watch helplessly as your woman fights outside for you!"
"Reward: one hundred thousand years of cultivation, one random Low-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, and the title 'King of Living off Women.'"
"Choice Two: Your woman is being bullied. Host, go stop them and force Dao Ancestor Hongjun to retreat!"
"Reward: ten million years of cultivation, one random Top-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure, and a thirty percent increase in Yin-Yang Great Dao laws."
"Choice Three: Stand by and do nothing, leaving her to fend for herself."
"Reward: three million years of cultivation, one random Mid-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Human Race Favorability -30, Nuwa Favorability -20."
"Please make your selection as soon as possible!"
Li Peng merely glanced over the options before choosing the second without hesitation.
What kind of man would choose the first option? It was immediately ruled out.
The third option was even more absurd. Not only would he fail to help his own woman, he would even side with an outsider.
Only the second choice would do. Though it seemed dangerous, Li Peng still had a Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal Experience Card. Though it could only last one day, it was enough to resolve the crisis before him.
As for the rewards? Li Peng had no mind to care about them at the moment.
His woman was being bullied. He had to rush over and save her at once!
Li Peng hesitated no longer. With a wave of his hand, he tore open a spatial rift and headed straight outside the Human Ancestral Hall.
Outside the Human Ancestral Hall.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun raised his hand and said calmly, "Nuwa, I will give you one more chance. Leave this place. Otherwise, do not blame me for acting."
"Impossible! I created the human race, and I will never abandon them." Nuwa's tone was firm.
Upon hearing this, the humans were moved to tears.
"Saint Mother! Please leave! This is the Heavenly Dao's trial for our human race. We can endure it!"
"Yes, Saint Mother, please believe in us!"
"Saint Mother, please leave!"
The humans all pleaded for Nuwa to depart.
However, the more they acted this way, the firmer Nuwa's expression became, and the gentler her gaze grew.
"It seems you will not give up until you face the consequences. Today, I can only teach you a lesson." Hongjun's tone remained calm.
At that moment, a calm voice rang out:
"You want to touch my woman? Did you ask me first?"
Nuwa was initially delighted to hear that voice, but when she heard the words "my woman," her face immediately flushed red.
As the words fell, a Space Channel opened beside Nuwa.
The next moment, Li Peng stepped out and appeared at her side.
"Li Peng, I never expected you to attain the Dao and become a Saint as well!" Hongjun said in surprise.
But after looking more closely, Hongjun's expression immediately darkened. "No... You are not a Saint. You are a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal!"
"That's right. I am not a Saint. I am a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal." Li Peng nodded in admission.
Hongjun's expression grew even more solemn.
He truly could not understand why Li Peng had given up the Primordial Violet Qi.
Had Li Peng discovered the problem within the Primordial Violet Qi?
Or was there another reason?
With a wave of his hand, Hongjun isolated the space containing the two of them from the outside world, cutting off the great powers of the Primordial World from spying on them.
"Why did you abandon the Primordial Violet Qi and choose to become a Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal?" Hongjun asked in a deep voice.
Li Peng's eyes shifted slightly as he replied calmly, "You tampered with the Primordial Violet Qi. My master saw through it at a glance."
"Your master is?" Dao Ancestor Hongjun pressed in confusion.
"My master? Heh. Don't you find this Innate Supreme Treasure in my hand rather familiar?" Li Peng said calmly.
As he spoke, he summoned the Chaos Yin-Yang Pagoda.
Hongjun focused his gaze on it and said hesitantly, "The Yin-Yang Demon God's accompanying supreme treasure—the Chaos Yin-Yang Pagoda?"
Since the treasure had fallen from a Chaos Spiritual Treasure to an Innate Supreme Treasure, Hongjun did not dare confirm it at once.
"Precisely." Li Peng nodded.
"So the one who has been stirring up the winds and clouds in the Primordial World all this time was your master, the Yin-Yang Demon God?" Hongjun's expression was grave.
As the reincarnation of a Chaos Demon God, he understood the terror of the Yin-Yang Demon God all too well. Even though he had become the spokesperson of the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun still did not dare let down his guard in the slightest.
"My master has always cultivated in seclusion. He does not seem to have done anything in the Primordial World." Li Peng replied calmly.
The Yin-Yang Demon God had died long ago anyway. Before he had fully grown stronger, Li Peng did not mind borrowing his master's name to intimidate his opponent.
"Has his strength... fully recovered already?" Hongjun's expression became even uglier.
"I do not know whether he has fully recovered, but my master asked me to show you something. He said you would understand once you saw it." Li Peng smiled calmly.
At the same time, he silently recited in his heart, Use the Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal Experience Card!
"Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal Experience Card successfully activated! Countdown begins: 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds..."
As the countdown began, Li Peng's cultivation began to soar rapidly.
Peak early-stage Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal, mid-stage Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal, peak mid-stage Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal...
Li Peng's cultivation surged all the way until it finally stopped at the peak of the Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
When his realm reached the peak of the Heavenly Dao, an aura as vast as the sea and as imposing as the heavens erupted from his body.
Had Dao Ancestor Hongjun not isolated this space with supreme Dao arts, such an aura would have shaken the entire Primordial World.
"This is the aura of the peak of the Heavenly Dao. It seems the Yin-Yang Demon God has recovered to his full strength." Dao Ancestor Hongjun's expression was solemn.
Feeling the boundless power within his body, Li Peng had the urge to immediately kill Hongjun and seize the Primordial World for himself.
But he remembered that this power could only last one day. It was absolutely impossible to kill Hongjun within that single day.
Besides, Hongjun had merged with the Heavenly Dao. As long as the Heavenly Dao remained, he would not die.
More importantly, if they fought within the Primordial World, the heavens and earth might return to chaos before a victor was decided.
With that thought, Li Peng abandoned the idea of fighting Hongjun.
Since he would not fight, maintaining the Hunyuan Limitless Grand Unity Golden Immortal Experience Card would only be a waste.
As the system notification sounded, Li Peng's realm rapidly fell. In the blink of an eye, he had returned to the early stage of the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.
Hongjun watched his realm continuously fall, cold light flickering in his eyes.
But in the end, Hongjun also abandoned the thought of killing Li Peng.
If killing one man provoked the Yin-Yang Demon God into personally acting, Hongjun would be placed in grave danger.
Moreover, if the Yin-Yang Demon God acted in the Primordial World, how could the Primordial World survive a battle between two Heavenly Dao-level beings?
Clearly, it could not.
Thus, Hongjun also let go of his killing intent.
"What do you intend to do in the Primordial World?" Hongjun asked solemnly.
"Nothing much. My master has wandered the Chaos for a long time and merely wishes to find a place to settle." Li Peng answered with a shrug.
"Does your master intend to contend with me for control over the Primordial World?" Dao Ancestor Hongjun's voice carried killing intent.
"That is not for me to know. However, my master asked me to convey a message to you." Li Peng smiled calmly.
"What message?"
"My master said that he will not act personally, nor will he touch your disciples. You and I will use our juniors as pieces and contend for the right to speak in the Primordial World—the outcome will be decided by them." Li Peng said, imitating the Yin-Yang Demon God's tone from his memories.
Hearing that tone, Hongjun became even more convinced that Li Peng was telling the truth.
As a native creature of the Primordial World, Li Peng naturally had never heard the Yin-Yang Demon God's voice.
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