Tai Yi Makes a Move, the Witch Clan Disrupts

"Hahaha! Kunpeng, no matter how strong you are, what of it? This old ancestor has three Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, placing me in an invincible position from the start." Patriarch Nether River chuckled triumphantly, then stopped Hongyun, who was trying to escape, and said, "Hongyun, this old ancestor came to save your life, how can you leave first? It's best to obediently enter this old ancestor's Sea of Blood, slowly recover your body, and start anew!"

With the Xuan Yuan Water Control Banner above his head and blood lotuses protecting him, Nether River dealt with the attacks with ease, even unleashing another strike. The Yuan Tu slashed towards the Soul Scattering Gourd, while the A Bi struck at Kunpeng. Single-handedly, he displayed his demonic might, fighting two Quasi-Saints.

"Nether River! Whatever you want, I'll give it to you, just spare my life!"

Without his immortal body, Hongyun had lost seventy percent of his Daoist magic. Currently possessing the Soul Scattering Gourd, he struggled desperately and couldn't help but beg for mercy.

"Hahaha! Hongyun, what are you saying? This old ancestor came to save you. As long as you're obedient and return to the Sea of Blood with this old ancestor, you'll be safe and sound," Nether River laughed. "Later, when you recover your divine abilities, you can seek revenge on that birdman Kunpeng!"

"This is too much!"

Kunpeng and Hongyun cursed in unison. The two mortal enemies actually joined forces to fight Nether River. This old demon also unleashed his full power. For tens of thousands of miles, the area became the center of a great battle. The sky collapsed, rivers flowed backward. The three Quasi-Saints clashed, and in an instant, countless Demon Race, Witch Clan, and even Human Race beings below were annihilated.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Three bell tolls sounded, and an immeasurable golden light transformed into a bridge reaching the heavens. From the distant Thirty-Three Heavens, it pierced through the Primordial Desolation. A terrifying power tore through Nether River's bloody heavenly curtain.

"Nether River, you have immense courage to dare attack the Heavenly Court's Demon Master! You must give this Emperor an explanation today!"

Let alone Nether River, even Hongyun and Kunpeng felt a pang of despair upon seeing the newcomer. It seemed their hopes for the Primordial Violet Qi were dashed. The one who arrived was none other than the foremost figure below the Saints in the Primordial Desolation, the Heavenly Court's Eastern Emperor Taiyi.

Indeed, Kunpeng had been missing for many years after descending to the mortal realm. As the fifth most important figure in the Heavenly Court, it was natural that he would be valued by Di Jun and Taiyi.

After some deduction, Di Jun immediately understood what was happening and sent Eastern Emperor Taiyi ahead. They couldn't let Hongyun fall into anyone else's hands. Meanwhile, Di Jun gathered a group of trusted experts, ready to descend and support Taiyi at any moment.

This time, the Heavenly Court's objective was the Primordial Violet Qi, and they naturally did not want to cause too much of a stir that would attract the Witch Clan or more powerful beings. If news of this were to spread throughout the Primordial Desolation, even the mighty Heavenly Court might not be able to secure the Primordial Violet Qi.

"Good! Taiyi, you've also come for the 'Primordial Violet Qi.' Why bother with such a ridiculous excuse? Let us fight today, and this old ancestor will see just how powerful the foremost person below the Saints in the Primordial Desolation truly is!"

"Haha! You'll know when you try!"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi was extremely confident. He alone could contend with eleven Ancestral Witches without being defeated for a short period. In the entire Primordial Desolation, which other Quasi-Saint could be his opponent?

With Eastern Emperor Taiyi's arrival, Kunpeng deflated like a leaky balloon. He merely blocked Hongyun, his fighting spirit completely gone. Facing the second-in-command of the Heavenly Court, Kunpeng's ambitions vanished.

He could not and dared not contend with Eastern Emperor Taiyi!

As the Demon Master of the Heavenly Court, Kunpeng knew very well how powerful this Eastern Emperor was. Let alone the current him, Nether River, and Hongyun, even three more powerful beings wouldn't be Eastern Emperor Taiyi's match!

Moreover, with Eastern Emperor Taiyi's arrival, Heavenly Emperor Di Jun was naturally hidden in the shadows, observing the situation.

Kunpeng and Hongyun no longer dared to make a move. Only Nether River gritted his teeth, activating the Xuan Yuan Water Control Banner to protect himself and wielding the Yuan Tu and A Bi swords, he charged towards Eastern Emperor Taiyi. The two swords flashed with red light and emitted black mist as they swept towards Taiyi. Simultaneously, Nether River erupted with billions of blood rays, his four hundred and eighty million Blood God Son clones, with a full four hundred million manifesting, surrounding Taiyi.

These Blood God Son clones of Patriarch Nether River were extremely venomous. As long as they attached themselves to a cultivator, they would drain their vital blood and kill them. Furthermore, Patriarch Nether River's Blood God Son clones had been cultivated to a formless and intangible state, impervious even to the most potent and yang-based spells.

"Impressive skill! No wonder you dare to leap out of the Sea of Blood to face this Emperor!"

With a light tap on the Eastern Emperor Bell above his head, a "clang" sound shook off countless Blood God Son clones. Evading the sharpness of the A Bi and Yuan Tu swords, Taiyi directly charged towards Nether River.

The Eastern Emperor Bell above Eastern Emperor Taiyi's head cast down ten thousand feet of chaotic energy, shielding him completely. Nether River's two killing swords, each strike landing with a "clang, clang, clang" sound, causing ripples in the bell's waves. Countless Blood God Son clones were shaken to death. Nether River's bizarre techniques could not harm Eastern Emperor Taiyi in the slightest.

This battle raged with thunder and wind, the heavens and earth in disarray, the sun, moon, and stars trembling. Facing Eastern Emperor Taiyi's onslaught, Nether River was somewhat hesitant. He couldn't break through his defenses, nor could he be easily defeated. If not for his possession of the Five Innate Banners, a defensive supreme treasure, he would have been killed by Eastern Emperor Taiyi long ago.

"This Nether River is quite troublesome. If I don't show him something powerful, he'll think my 'Heavenly Court' is without capable individuals."

Unable to achieve a swift victory, Eastern Emperor Taiyi felt his dignity was being challenged. A flash of light appeared in his palm, and a brilliant, galaxy-like saber light slashed towards Nether River. Before the saber light even arrived, its aura tore through hundreds of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, leaving the entire land desolate, an area that would take even millions of years to recover.

"Open for me!"

As this brilliant saber light was unleashed, Nether River's face changed drastically, his eyes wide with shock. With a roar, he retreated at full speed, channeling the Xuan Yuan Water Control Banner with all his might to protect himself.

Dense red lotuses appeared, completely encircling Nether River, forming a giant red cocoon. "Screech, screech, screech," the sharp saber energy struck down like the power of a galaxy. "Crack, crack," the outer shell formed by the red lotuses shattered layer by layer. It was completely unable to withstand this move from Eastern Emperor Taiyi!

This Star River Slaying Witch Blade, along with Di Jun's Witch Slaying Sword, were both secret weapons of the Heavenly Court, originally intended for the Witch Clan. However, Nether River's tenacity and Eastern Emperor Taiyi's rising anger led him to unconsciously unleash this supreme treasure, forged from a galaxy and countless stars.

This supreme treasure, as expected of a secret weapon of the Demon Race, was indeed formidable. With a single strike, it broke through the defense of the Five Innate Banners. Looking at the dimly glowing magical treasure in his hand, Nether River was on the verge of tears. Just as he was about to utter a harsh word and retreat, the situation suddenly changed.

"Hey, Taiyi! Kunpeng! You dare to enter the territory of our Witch Clan! Are you trying to start a war again?!"

Twelve terrifying auras that crushed all existence appeared from the horizon. It was the twelve Ancestral Witches of the Witch Clan. With such an intense battle occurring, the Witch Clan naturally couldn't remain indifferent. However, Taiyi was too ferocious, and if they had come with fewer numbers, they would have been insufficient for Taiyi to kill. It took some time for all twelve Ancestral Witches to gather, which caused their late arrival.