Luohu Was Dumbfounded

However, Hong Yuan did nothing to Causality and the others.

He even engaged in a discussion of the Dao with them.

After exchanging insights, they each went their separate ways.

Several more Yuan Hui passed.

Hong Yuan and Yang Mei finally arrived before Mount Sumeru.

Gazing at the great formation that firmly concealed Mount Sumeru, Hong Yuan curled his lips and raised an eyebrow at Yang Mei: "Daoist Yang Mei, this is your time to shine!"

Hearing this, Yang Mei couldn't help but sigh, though he didn't understand why Hong Yuan wanted him to do this.

They could have just barged straight in.

Why go through this extra trouble.

But after thinking it over, he still followed what Hong Yuan had said earlier and stepped forward.

He called out toward Mount Sumeru: "Fellow villager Luohu, open the door quickly—we're here to deliver warmth!"

Inside Mount Sumeru, Luohu, who had been in seclusion, Awoke upon sensing the commotion outside the great formation.

After taking a look beyond the formation, The already Form-Transformed Luohu's face changed drastically. While shocked at how quickly Yang Mei had recovered his cultivation, he was also puzzled.

"Why are these two here? Why have they suddenly come to my Mount Sumeru?!"

"Are they here to make a move on me, or to show off in front of me?!"

But looking at Hong Yuan and Yang Mei outside the formation, Luohu vaguely felt that these two probably weren't here to deal with him.

Since they weren't here to attack him, then either they needed his help, or they were here to flaunt themselves.

But no matter which purpose it was, Luohu didn't like it.

Neither of these two had a cultivation level lower than his.

If even they couldn't accomplish something, what could he, someone not yet born, do?

As for the latter purpose—

Only a fool like him would watch them show off right in front of his face.

So after thinking it over, Luohu simply pretended he hadn't heard anything.

After all, he was hiding inside the formation. Hong Yuan and Yang Mei couldn't possibly just destroy his formation outright, could they?

This formation was, after all, a manifestation of the Primordial Wilderness's rules.

It was meant to protect beings like him who had yet to emerge.

Even if Hong Yuan was a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin, breaking it wouldn't be so easy.

Unless Hong Yuan was willing to destroy the entire Mount Sumeru range—but then he would have to bear a tremendous burden of Causality.

In a severe case, he might even be rejected by the Primordial Wilderness itself.

As long as Hong Yuan was a sane person, he wouldn't directly force his way through the formation.

Thinking this, Luohu breathed a sigh of relief.

Good, that's the plan.

Outside the formation, Hong Yuan had started a bet with Yang Mei.

"Old Yang, what do you think—will Luohu let us in?"

Hearing this, Yang Mei stroked his beard and mused, "He probably will. After all, as fellow Chaos Demon Gods who survived by luck, he and we count as old friends. Since we've come to his doorstep, I imagine Luohu won't shut us out."

Hong Yuan raised an eyebrow and smiled: "In that case, I'll bet he won't come out! As for the wager, let's say we owe each other a favor within our ability."

Yang Mei was a bit surprised that Hong Yuan would think so poorly of Luohu, But he still agreed with a smile.

Yet inwardly, he sighed.

Daoist Hong Yuan, this old man won't be polite about this wager.

But after waiting several days, there was still no response from Luohu inside Mount Sumeru.

This made Yang Mei grow anxious.

"Daoist Luohu, I and Daoist Hong Yuan mean no harm—why not come out for a chat?"

No matter how Yang Mei tried to persuade, Mount Sumeru remained silent.

Yang Mei's heart grew colder and colder.

A few more days passed.

Yang Mei looked at Hong Yuan beside him, who still wore a faint smile, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh. "Daoist Hong Yuan, this old Daoist has lost."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yuan said nothing more.

He simply walked up to the great formation and began to break it. His Law of Arrays was not weak, and on top of that, he was Hong Yuan.

The Primordial Wilderness naturally would not resist him.

Not only did it not resist, but it even seemed to subtly assist Hong Yuan in dismantling the formation.

Thus, in just a few short breaths, a gap directly opened in the great formation outside Mount Sumeru.

Looking at the gap before him, a hint of amusement crept onto Hong Yuan's face. "Let's go. I'm curious now what expression Luo Hu will have when he sees us."

Hearing this, Yang Mei also felt a stir of excitement.

He too couldn't wait to see Luo Hu's awkward look.

Shutting himself in and refusing to come out, was he?

Not answering, was he?

This old Daoist wanted to see if Luo Hu could still keep that arrogant, untamed attitude of his later!

Without further hesitation, Yang Mei followed Hong Yuan and stepped straight inside.

On Mount Sumeru, Luo Hu, seated atop the Twelve-grade World-Destroying Black Lotus, suddenly felt a jolt in his heart for no reason, as if some bad premonition had seized him.

Could it be that those two, Hong Yuan and Yang Mei, had thrown caution to the wind and actually planned to force their way through the formation?

Weren't they afraid of being rejected by the Primordial Wilderness and entangled by Causality?

Thinking this, Luo Hu immediately opened his eyes.

The moment he opened them, he saw two figures standing right before him.

They were quietly watching him with smiles on their faces.

For an instant, Luo Hu's mind went blank.

Wait, how did these two suddenly get in?

Where was this ancestor's great formation?!

Why hadn't it reacted at all!

Seeing the shift in Luo Hu's expression, Yang Mei finally felt much more at ease.

He looked at Luo Hu with a kindly face and asked with a smile, "Daoist Luo Hu, it seems you're a bit surprised to see us?"

At this, Luo Hu's face darkened.

He said irritably, "Yang Mei, stop with the Yin Yang sarcasm! Spit it out—what do you want with this ancestor?"

Though Luo Hu's words seemed directed at Yang Mei, his eyes were fixed firmly on Hong Yuan.

Hong Yuan was different from Yang Mei.

Yang Mei, after all, had some degree of acquaintance with him.

But Hong Yuan was another matter.

Luo Hu had no ties with him, and because of Pangu, it wouldn't be a stretch to call them opposing camps.

After all, he had died at Pangu's hands before.

Though he knew Pangu had spared him, otherwise he wouldn't have had the chance to live again.

Besides, he could tell that Hong Yuan and Yang Mei were led by Hong Yuan.

At that moment, Hong Yuan was also observing Luo Hu, the man who would later be called the Devil Ancestor.

Meeting Luo Hu's gaze, Hong Yuan smiled and explained, "Luo Hu, you don't need to worry. This Venerable has no ill intent. If I truly meant you harm, I would have struck long ago and wouldn't be waiting until now."

Hearing this, Luo Hu's brow furrowed even deeper.

"Hong Yuan, speak plainly! If you have nothing to say, don't blame this ancestor for showing you the door!"

Faced with Luo Hu's uncooperative attitude, Hong Yuan's smile gradually faded.

"Luo Hu, your attitude makes this Venerable a bit uncomfortable."

Damn it all—my Elder Brother kindly spared your life.

And now you dare to give him attitude?

Truly audacious, reckless, bold as a mountain, daring as the sky—Zhao Zilong himself couldn't be more fearless!

You simply don't take Hong Yuan seriously!

With that, Hong Yuan casually waved his hand, and the Law of Arrays instantly manifested, enveloping tens of millions of miles around them.

Just in case he disturbed Mount Sumeru when he started beating Luo Hu.

"The Law of Arrays?"

Luohu was somewhat surprised. Hong Yuan was actually cultivating the Law of Arrays?

No wonder he could break through the grand formation so quickly.

But before Luohu could collect himself, Hong Yuan, without another word, directly activated his Law of Strength.

He lashed out straight at Luohu.

Before Luohu could even react, he was sent flying by a single heavy slap from Hong Yuan.

Luohu spat blood, his entire body blasted millions of li away.

At this moment, Luohu's mind was still reeling.

Wait, why did he suddenly attack?

Was this appropriate?

It was not!

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