At this thought, Qing Tian raised a finger. A stream of Yin-Yang Qi intertwined and howled out from his fingertip, transforming into an Innate Taiji Diagram before Luohu.
"I won't take advantage of you, either. You should know the value of the Taiji Diagram. It is the Number One Defensive Supreme Treasure in the Primordial Wilderness. I'll grant it to you today as compensation for the loss of the Four Immortal Slaying Swords and the World-Ending Black Lotus."
He spoke lightly to Luohu.
The Taiji Diagram was indeed mysterious and powerful, but it held little meaning for Qing Tian.
The World-Destroying Millstone's defensive power was no weaker than the Taiji Diagram's. Not to mention, he also had the Creation Green Lotus and the World-Ending Black Lotus. Once the two merged, their defensive power would probably surpass that of the Taiji Diagram.
"What?"
Luohu was stunned by his words. His eyes locked onto the Taiji Diagram as the sorrow of losing the Four Immortal Slaying Swords and the World-Ending Black Lotus vanished in an instant.
This was a true Innate Supreme Treasure. Standing upon it made one innately undefeatable!
He remembered it clearly.
In the previous battle, Qing Tian had relied on the Taiji Diagram's power to block his numerous attacks. Neither the God-Slaying Spear nor the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation had been effective at all.
He had never imagined that Qing Tian would actually be willing to bestow such a supreme treasure upon him!
"With the Taiji Diagram for defense and the God-Slaying Spear for offense, my strength has risen even further!"
Luohu's eyes instantly brightened.
"Your subordinate Luohu thanks Dao Venerable for the gift!"
After putting away the Taiji Diagram, Luohu bowed respectfully.
"Rise. Refine the Taiji Diagram first and improve your strength. The great tribulation is approaching, and a fierce battle will break out soon."
Qing Tian spoke casually.
As he spoke, he gazed into the distance, raised a hand to tear open the void, and stepped into the spatial rift.
Seeing this, Luohu's eyes flickered, and he hurriedly followed.
Above the Eastern Sea.
Waves of battle energy spread through the air. Vermilion flames roiled, radiating terrifying heat as if they could destroy everything.
Faintly, a vermilion divine bird could be seen surrounded by dozens of aquatic creatures. It was clearly on the verge of defeat.
"I never thought the Phoenix Clan would be so bold as to come to my Eastern Sea's aquatic clan. You're truly courting death. Hurry up and surrender, unless you want to perish completely."
An Ao Dragon sneered. Holding a mixed-iron steel whip, he launched a surprise attack through the air and viciously struck Meng Wu's wing.
Bang!
Blood splattered everywhere, falling onto the water and giving rise to waves of mist.
"You're bringing disaster upon the Dragon Clan. My master is Dao Venerable Qing Tian. If he learns what you've done today, he definitely won't let it go."
Enduring the pain, Meng Wu held the Blazing Fire Sky-Bird Fan and glared angrily at the surrounding aquatic creatures.
"What is Dao Venerable Qing Tian supposed to be? Once my Dragon Clan unifies the Primordial Wilderness and Ancestor Dragon attains Hunyuan, we'll definitely tear Qing Tian limb from limb."
The Ao Dragon's disdainful voice rang out. His attacks grew even more vicious. The steel whip tore through the air, countless Kui Water runes flashing across it as they transformed into hundreds of tiny dragons that flew out and bit at Meng Wu's feathers. In an instant, she was drenched in blood.
"Is that so?"
Just then, fierce winds suddenly swept across the sea. A cold voice mixed with boundless baleful energy abruptly resounded.
The Ao Dragon's heart jolted. He warily watched the distance and saw two figures walk out calmly.
"Master!"
Meng Wu cried out in delight.
The Ao Dragon's face turned livid, and he secretly regretted his actions.
He had never expected Dao Venerable Qing Tian to actually come!
Swallowing nervously, he cupped his fists toward Qing Tian and said, "Ao Xing of the Eastern Sea Dragon Clan greets Dao Venerable!"
"Don't be so formal. I believe I just heard you say that your Dragon Clan wanted to tear me limb from limb?"
Qing Tian spoke mockingly, killing intent revealed in every word.
Ao Xing trembled and forced out a smile. He hurriedly said, "Dao Venerable, what are you talking about? That was completely baseless. My Dragon Clan settled our differences with you long ago. How could we dare harbor any rebellious intentions?"
"Do you think I'm deaf?"
Qing Tian's gaze sharpened. Boundless pressure suddenly surged forth, crushing toward Ao Xing like a landslide covering the sky.
These dragons were truly audacious. With the great tribulation upon them, their minds had been clouded by baleful energy. They knew Meng Wu was his mount, yet they had still dared to attack her—and even spout such arrogant words.
Ao Xing's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly begged for mercy. "Dao Venerable, I'm the Dragon King's son. You cannot kill me!"
Boom!
As he spoke, his body soared into the air and transformed into a colossal black dragon that charged toward Meng Wu.
Ao Xing's plan was simple.
First, he would capture Meng Wu and use her as a hostage to threaten Qing Tian.
Facing the renowned Dao Venerable Qing Tian, he did not dare count on even the slightest stroke of luck.
Boom!
However, just as he charged forward, Meng Wu clenched her teeth, drained the last trace of her magic power, activated the Blazing Fire Sky-Bird Fan, and swung it fiercely.
At once, flames surged skyward and swept toward Ao Xing with overwhelming force.
Water and fire had been incompatible since ancient times.
As an aquatic creature, he hated flames above all else.
Not to mention that the flames within the Blazing Fire Sky-Bird Fan were Southern Bright Li Fire, one of the three divine flames of the Primordial Wilderness.
Although Meng Wu was already at the end of her strength and could not stop him, that brief moment of obstruction was enough for Ao Xing to realize that something was terribly wrong.
The void collapsed, and a black line as thin as a silkworm thread shot over silently.
Before Ao Xing could react, the black line had already pierced through his heart, devouring all the essence of his flesh and blood.
In the space of a few breaths, Ao Xing turned into a dragon hide and fell onto the surface of the water before finally vanishing without a trace.
Meng Wu blinked in confusion, then looked at Qing Tian aggrievedly. "Master..."
Qing Tian walked through the air. He pointed a finger, sending a stream of pure primordial energy into Meng Wu's body and restoring her. Only then did he look into the distance and speak coldly. "The Dragon Clan is truly audacious!"
Originally, he had not wanted to interfere in the conflict among the Three Races.
After all, none of the Three Races was destined for a good ending. Interfering rashly would bring him no benefit.
But now, it seemed that though the tree wished for peace, the wind would not cease.
Had the Dragon Clan become so arrogant simply because he had not shown himself for a while?
At this thought, he instructed Luohu, "Protect her first."
Luohu accepted the order and said at the same time, "Dao Venerable, should I take action and capture Ancestor Dragon?"
Ancestor Dragon!
The supreme ruler of the Dragon Clan, he could almost be called the strongest figure in the Primordial Wilderness on the surface.
However, such strength was still somewhat lacking in Luohu's eyes.
Meng Wu was startled by his words. She carefully looked Luohu over several times, her heart filled with curiosity.
What had her master encountered during the time he was gone?
Who was this black-robed man? He actually wanted to capture Ancestor Dragon?
"No need."
Qing Tian shook his head lightly. With a gentle point of his finger, a fist-sized pearl quietly appeared. Dense Kui Water essence spread out, almost solidifying as it enveloped an area spanning several million li.
"This is... the Ancestor Dragon Pearl!"
Luohu stared wide-eyed at the pearl, his heart filled with shock and disbelief.
Qing Tian ignored Luohu's astonishment and directly activated the Ancestor Dragon Pearl.
The Ancestor Dragon Pearl shone brightly, releasing terrifying power that connected directly with the Eastern Sea.
The entire Eastern Sea began to tremble, as though a terrifying earthquake had erupted.
Countless aquatic creatures screamed as they were crushed to pieces by this power. The Great Powers of the aquatic clan shot into the sky, wanting to investigate the situation, only to see an Ancestor Dragon Pearl shining brilliantly like the sun suspended in the heavens!
Countless water pillars tens of thousands of zhang high surged into the sky and intertwined across the firmament like a dome. Centered around Qing Tian, they began spinning wildly.
A terrifying scene appeared.
A horrifying vortex formed above the Eastern Sea, directly sucking countless aquatic creatures into the air.
Under this frightening power, even the nearby space shattered inch by inch, revealing terrifying cracks.
Many aquatic creatures struggled in agony, yet they could not escape at all.
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