The bell tolled, shaking the Chaos Void, its echoes sweeping across all directions like a tidal wave. If an ordinary Daluo Golden Immortal were caught in its wake, their soul and spirit would likely be annihilated on the spot!
However, since Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin were ultimately Heavenly Dao Sage, they still had ways to resist such power.
The two hurriedly used their magic to seal their ears, blocking the sound waves, and solemnly faced the continuous onslaught of sound.
You must know that this sound is extraordinary; simply closing your ears is not enough to completely defend against it!
In an instant, the Twelve-grade Golden Lotus of Merit bloomed beneath his feet, and the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree was unleashed with a single strike, its dazzling light tearing through the void. Even a Quasi-Saint would be unable to escape the calamity of being reduced to ashes with a single blow!
Unfortunately, this powerful strike landed on the sound waves of the Eastern Emperor Bell, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, failing to have any effect!
Upon Daoist Zhunti immediately grabbed Daoist Jieyin by the shoulder and used the force of the recoil to retreat rapidly, traversing hundreds of millions of miles in an instant, disappearing without a trace!
Such is the way of the Heavenly Dao Sage. Even when faced with a powerful enemy, as long as their path is not blocked, they always have countless ways to escape unscathed!
Watching the two escape again, Empress Houtu frowned slightly, her expression showing displeasure.
"These Two Sages of the West always withdraw at the crucial moment of battle; they're truly terribly boring."
She spoke in a low, cold voice, and the thought of wielding the Eastern Emperor Bell and storming the Western Daoist temple even crossed her mind.
But after a moment, she shook her head and gave up. The Western Daoist temple was the foundation that the two saints had built over many years. It was densely covered with formations and restrictions, and Killing Intent at every step for outsiders.
Even though the Empress Houtu possessed immense power and was protected by the Eastern Emperor Bell, making her both offensive and defensive, she was unwilling to rashly venture into that dragon's den and tiger's lair.
Moreover, since Zhunti and Jieyin have already escaped, she has no intention of pursuing them further.
Her gaze shifted to the distant Beast Emperor Shen Ni was engaged in a fierce battle with the Sect Master Tongtian.
The Beast Emperor Shen Ni noticed her gaze, and a look of seriousness appeared in his eyes.
The Two Sages of the West have left, but how can he extricate himself from this predicament?
Thinking of this, a hint of helplessness appeared on his face.
The " the 'One' that Escaped " in his hand vanished silently, and a surge of immense magical power erupted, shattering the surrounding space into dust!
Taking advantage of the momentary chaos, he stepped into the shattered void, his figure flowing with the cracks and disappearing in an instant.
The Sect Master Tongtian did not stop them upon seeing this. This battle allowed him to truly experience the boundless power of the Realm of Sacrificing the Dao.
Now, with the power of the Sacrifice Dao realm and the might of the Four Swords of Zhu Xian, he is confident that he can fight even if he faces two Three Corpses Sage joining forces!
Thinking of this, the Sect Master Tongtian raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile.
Seeing this, Empress Houtu smiled and said, "It seems that Sect Master Tongtian has completely mastered the power of the Realm of Sacrificing the Dao?"
"Indeed. I have now fully mastered the power of this This Realm. From now on, any Heavenly Dao Sage in the Primordial World who encounters me will only suffer defeat."
Empress Houtu nodded slightly, a smile playing on her lips. She herself had not yet fully comprehended the power of the Sacrifice Dao Realm within her, but she imagined that through the trials and tribulations of countless battles, she would eventually, like the Sect Master Tongtian, fully master it.
Just then, a mysterious aura drifted in from afar, quietly attracting everyone's attention.
Su Yang gently raised his eyes and looked into the Deep Chaos in the distance, where a figure slowly emerged.
" The Dao Ancestor Hongjun? He only showed himself now."
Su Yang thought to himself, "Could it be that the resurgence of that previous will has drawn him here?"
They've already escaped.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun sighed softly, his tone tinged with melancholy.
He originally intended to take this opportunity to suppress the Beast Emperor Shen Ni, reclaim the " the 'One' that Escaped," return it to the Heavenly Dao, and restore the Heavenly Dao's number to its full fifty!
In this way, the Pangu's Will may be completely suppressed, eliminating any future troubles!
If it can truly come to fruition, Dao Ancestor Hongjun will no longer need to worry about future changes.
Unfortunately, the Beast Emperor Shen Ni has long since departed, and such a plan has vanished into thin air.
"Teacher."
Although the Sect Master Tongtian had severed one of his own swords, mastered the methods of Foreign Domain, and entered the realm of sacrificial arts, he still held Dao Ancestor Hongjun in high esteem and never overstepped his bounds.
Upon hearing this, Dao Ancestor Hongjun shook his head slightly and sighed, "Since you have already sacrificed yourself to seek the Dao and entered the Realm of Sacrificing the Dao, your path of cultivation is different from before."
" Tongtian, from this day forward, do not address me as 'teacher' again."
After speaking, Dao Ancestor Hongjun turned and left, his sleeves fluttering as his figure gradually disappeared into the chaos, leaving only Sect Master Tongtian standing alone in place, his expression complex, speechless.
Watching that gradually disappearing figure, the Sect Master Tongtian couldn't help but sigh, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
On the other side, Su Yang witnessed Dao Ancestor Hongjun's dejected departure, his brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes.
Logically speaking, Su Yang was not entirely unaware that Dao Ancestor Hongjun had conspired with the Heavenly Dao in various matters.
However, it cannot be denied that everything Dao Ancestor Hongjun did was for the purpose of stabilizing the Primordial World. Otherwise, why would he willingly merge with the Heavenly Dao, sacrificing his own body to become its representative?
I still remember the saying, "The Way of Heaven is Hongjun, but Hongjun is not the Way of Heaven."
It is evident that in this act of uniting the Dao, Dao Ancestor Hongjun did not hold the dominant position, but was instead subject to the Will of the Heavenly Dao in every aspect.
Even so, he was still willing to sacrifice himself to achieve the Heavenly Dao Body.
All of this is simply for the sake of the prosperity of the Primordial World and the orderly existence of all living beings.
It should be understood that if it weren't for this world, why would Dao Ancestor Hongjun have abandoned his freedom and thrown himself into the Shackles of the Heavenly Dao?
After all, he attained sainthood through the method of severing the three corpses. If he did not align himself with the Heavenly Dao, his future would still be vast and boundless, full of infinite possibilities.
However, once one merges with the Heavenly Dao, there is no longer any chance for independent growth.
From then on, when the Heavenly Primordial World was strong, its power was great; when the Heavenly Dao was weak, its influence was weak.
Everything is bound by fate; cause and effect are predetermined.
The price that Dao Ancestor Hongjun paid was his own freedom and True Self consciousness.
If he were unwilling to bear this burden, his cultivation would certainly not be limited by the Heavenly Dao Power.
But for Dao Ancestor Hongjun, this step may have been the most resolute and correct choice he made throughout his long life.
The Heavenly Dao Power sustains the operation of the Primordial World, and its importance is self-evident.
When Dao Ancestor Hongjun merged with the Heavenly Dao, he not only greatly increased the power of the Heavenly Dao, but also opened an altar in the Zixiao Palace to preach the Dharma, helping the Heavenly Dao establish the " Six Saints of the Heavenly Dao "!
The appearance of the Six Sages undoubtedly injected new order and power into the Primordial World.
Although many great calamities were caused by the struggles, overall, the Primordial World continued to move forward under the guidance of the Saint.
The Human Sect, the Interception Sect, the Elucidation Sect, the Western Teachings, and Buddhism.
Which lineage hasn't brought about change and improvement to this land?
However, due to ideological differences, disputes arose one after another, ultimately leading to a change in the situation.
The coexistence of numerous peak powerhouses in this Primordial World is clear evidence of the world's evolution.
The Six Saints of the Heavenly Dao were not only pawns of Heaven, orchestrated by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, but also the core force driving the Heavenly Dao Power to grow stronger day by day!
The Two Sages of the West, Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin, are a good example of this.
What exactly have the Daoist Zhunti and the Daoist Jieyin been plotting all these years?
It is obvious that the goal is to revitalize the Western Pure Land, promote the prosperity of the Western Buddhist Sect, and lead the Western World into a state of flourishing!
However, due to the various schemes of Daoist Zhunti and Daoist Jieyin, there were always some beings in the Primordial World who harbored resentment towards the two.
These individuals, whether powerful or weak, have repeatedly created disturbances and obstacles for the Western World!
If the Daoist Zhunti and the Daoist Jieyin can truly bring prosperity to the West, then who will ultimately benefit?
Who is truly capable of reaping enormous benefits?
Does this need further explanation?
Are they the Two Sages of the West?
Is it the Daoist Zhunti?
Or is it that Daoist Jieyin?
Or perhaps the entire Western Buddhist Sect system?
Neither is true. If the West truly prospers and rises, the one who will ultimately benefit the most will undoubtedly be the Heavenly Dao Itself of the Primordial World!
At that time, the Heavenly Dao Power will surely increase countless times!
This is why the Western World has been repeatedly blessed by the divine in recent years.
However, the Heavenly Dao Power is not entirely without flaws; it may occasionally be weak, perhaps because the Primordial World is about to face Immeasurable Kalpa.
At this critical juncture, the Primordial World Heavenly Dao must guard against the impending calamity, stabilize the order of heaven and earth, and maintain the balance of all realms.
It is precisely because of this that various major changes occurred in the Primordial World that hindered the rise of the West.
Although the forces behind these events all originated from foreign lands, for the West, this is undoubtedly an intolerable blow.
Watching the departing figure of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Su Yang nodded slightly, a hint of understanding in his eyes.
He then turned to look at the Sect Master Tongtian Sect Master Tongtian, who seemed to have also grasped some of the mystery, and couldn't help but sigh, his tone full of emotion.
"All of Master's actions over the years have been for the sake of protecting the entire Primordial World world. I, Tongtian, only understand this today. I have truly failed Master's painstaking efforts."
The Sect Master Tongtian said in a low voice, but this was understandable.
After all, what he pursued was never the eternal and unchanging holy position, but the ever-increasing combat power and the ultimate cultivation to compete with the strongest beings in Myriad Worlds!
These are things that cannot be bestowed by Heavenly Dao Sage.
The name of Saint inspires awe.
Indeed, it was truly extraordinary.
In the Primordial World, the existence of the Heavenly Dao Sage was enough to make countless Great Divine Ability User tremble with fear.
They stood at the pinnacle of all existence in the Primordial World, regarded as the end and origin of all things—of course, only within the Primordial World.
Heavenly Dao Sage, whose primordial spirit resides in the Heavenly Dao!
Neither born nor dying, eternally immortal!
As long as the Way of Heaven endures, Saint will never perish.
In other words, as long as the Primordial World exists, there is absolutely no reason for Saint to perish!
But precisely because of this, the realm of Saint has become a constraint.
It restricted the possibility for immortals and gods to continue advancing to higher levels.
In the Primordial World, two completely different voices circulated.