Taiyi Attends Hongjun's Banquet at Purple Cloud Palace

Taiyi's arrival caused the six future sages in front of the Purple Cloud Palace to look at him with a sidelong glance.

However, at this time, the disciples of the Sage also had their own factions.

Nüwa is a staunch supporter of the Demon Clan race.

So when she saw Taiyi arrive, Nüwa gave him a subtle look of concern.

The Three Pure Ones need no further explanation; they all follow the lead of the Dao Ancestor.

Regardless of their private lives, in public, Three Pure Ones always refers to himself as "teacher" from one side to the other.

They shouted with such fervent reverence.

Therefore, although the Three Pure Ones very much wanted to talk to Taiyi about the possibility of cooperation between the Purple Palace Immortal Court and the Witch and Demon Heavenly Court.

But the location is wrong!

If they were to be all entangled with Taiyi, wouldn't that be a sign of betraying their teacher Hongjun?

The disciples Jieyin Zhunti and Jieyin are, needless to say, typical traitors.

Of course, they also did a good job of putting on a good show.

Moreover, compared to the Sage disciples of the Three Pure Ones Nüwa.

The two were merely nominal disciples.

However, these two nominal disciples were even more obsequious to Hongjun Daozu than the formal disciples like the Three Pure Ones Nüwa.

That's practically shameless, all for the sake of currying favor with Hongjun.

They kneel down when told to, and cry when told to.

That was incredibly exhilarating.

Therefore, both Zhunti Jieyin.

They put on a very good show.

In short, the relationship between Hongjun and the six future sages is one of great harmony and happiness, with the teacher showing kindness and the disciples showing filial piety.

However, all of this was gone forever after Hongjun merged with the Dao.

Since the three lectures at the Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun has only appeared a handful of times.

Even for the Six Sages of the Heavens, getting to see their teacher was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Now, Hongjun has summoned him, but this is the first time since he has merged with the Heavenly Dao.

All six of them stood with solemn expressions, hands at their sides, respectfully awaiting their master's instructions.

Hongjun did not intend to intimidate Taiyi.

After Taiyi arrived, the gates of the Purple Cloud Palace were slowly pushed open from the inside out.

As always, the two golden boys and jade maidens, Yaochi Haotian and Yaochi Haotian, stood on either side.

"His Sage has decreed that the Heavenly Eastern Emperor Taiyi of the Heavenly Court be invited inside for a discussion!"

"All six young masters, please enter together!"

The Jade Maiden of Jade Pool was the first to sing, her voice melodious and graceful.

Haotian Golden Boy followed closely behind, shouting in a rough and clear voice.

After speaking, Jade Pool didn't show any extra expression, but she looked at Taiyi with some curiosity, who was being treated differently by the Sage.

As for Haotian, it was a case of enemies meeting with intense hatred.

Last time, when he assisted the Duke of the East's Purple Palace Immortal Court, his physical body was destroyed by Taiyi.

If it weren't for the Dao Ancestor's intervention to save him, he would probably have already returned to the Chaos Origin.

So, looking at Taiyi leisurely now, I'm absolutely furious.

Facing Haotian's hostile gaze, Taiyi. Instead, he laughed loudly and swaggered into the Purple Cloud Palace.

He's nothing but a clown, not worth mentioning!

This scene made Haotian so angry that he was practically fuming, and his facial features were contorted.

Taiyi is completely disregarding me!

This is intolerable!

He still has some self-awareness in Haotian.

I know where this place is.

It is far from a place where I can run wild.

He could only swallow his anger.

The Three Pure Ones Zhunti, Jieyin, Nüwa, and the other three, witnessed everything without uttering a word.

He just shook his head inwardly.

Haotian was sentenced to death.

You!

However, he was a pageboy under the Dao Ancestor.

Taiyi, on the other hand, was a powerful figure who could rival the Dao Ancestor.

If you offend Taiyi, will you still be able to eat the glutinous rice balls?

Therefore, the six abandoned their intention to greet Haotian Jade Pool, simply nodded, and followed closely behind Taiyi into the Purple Cloud Palace.

After Taiyi and the Six Sages entered Purple Cloud Palace together, the palace gates slowly closed.

Nüwa glanced at the tightly closed palace gate with some concern, then quietly took a few quick steps forward and came to stand behind Taiyi.

"Taiyi, you, be careful."

Although they knew this place was Hongjun's Daoist temple, they were afraid that their every word and action would not escape Hongjun's discerning eye.

However, Nüwa couldn't help but step forward and remind her.

Taiyi accepted Nüwa's concern without hesitation.

He simply nodded nonchalantly and said, "Don't worry, Hongjun is nothing to me."

"Just wait, Sister Nüwa, you'll soon find out why!"

Taiyi was fully aware that today's banquet was a trap.

Hongjun and himself will inevitably not be able to evolve peacefully.

It is only through a contest that the differences in status and social standing can be determined.

Neither Hongjun nor Taiyi could bow down to the other, change their will, or alter the path of development for the Primordial World.

After Taiyi and the six sages were seated in their proper places, they looked up and saw Hongjun's figure on the futon above the head seat in the main hall.

As soon as Hongjun appeared, he immediately unleashed a devastating bomb.

"The Witch and Demon Cataclysm is a grand trend of the mortal realm ordained by the Heavenly Dao. It concerns the operation of the Primordial World's secrets and cannot be altered by anyone."

"The Witch-Demon Era Clan defies the will of Heavenly Dao and hinders the workings of Heaven; they shall be destroyed!"

"Those who defy me shall be struck down by lightning!"

After saying that, Hongjun stared at Taiyi.

Clearly, Hongjun said this to Taiyi.

All Six Sages of the Heavens turned their gazes toward Taiyi in front of them.

Haotian, who was standing on either side of the main hall, had a gloating expression in his eyes.

Let's fight!

Let's start fighting!

Taiyi, aren't you supposed to be so awesome?

Quickly jump up Dao Ancestor!

That would give the Dao Ancestor sufficient reason to destroy you!

Hahaha!

When the time comes, I will see with my own eyes how you die!

Let's not dwell on Haotian's dark thoughts.

At this moment, everyone in the main hall of the Purple Cloud Palace was waiting for Taiyi's answer.

This answer is of no concern whatsoever to life, death, honor, or disgrace!

One wrong move could lead to your death!

The worry in Nüwa's eyes was almost undisguised.

If Dao Ancestor really wants to attack Taiyi, Nüwa will stop him even if it costs her her life!

The Demon Clan race cannot do without Taiyi!

Just like the Primordial World couldn't exist without Pangu!

Even in such a tense atmosphere, Hongjun seemed to feel it wasn't enough.

He continued to add fuel to the fire by naming names again.

"Taiyi, if you were to lend a helping hand to the Witch and Demon Heavenly Court again during this Witch and Demon Cataclysm."

"Then, I shall suppress you in the Purple Cloud Palace."

"I will only release you when you repent, or when the Witch and Demon Cataclysm are over."

These words caused a great uproar among Nüwa and the other six disciples of the Sage.

This is an open declaration of war!

They completely broke off all pretense of civility.

Is the Dao Ancestor really going to make a move against Taiyi?

To suppress Taiyi in the Purple Cloud Palace?

In other words, today's meeting at the Purple Cloud Palace was actually a trap.

Nüwa looked at Taiyi with a worried expression.

But it was a startling realization.

Taiyi closed his eyes and was drowsy, seemingly unaware of anything.