Spirit treasure temptation, leaving Zixiao

Seeing Di Jiang's dismissive attitude, implying that without the Taiji Diagram and Pangu Banner, there was nothing to discuss, Hongjun felt his Saintly dignity was somewhat compromised. He decided to offer something tangible, convinced this young man couldn't resist!

After all, seeing is believing. He didn't believe anyone could see a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure and remain unmoved!

Hongjun flicked his sleeve, and a flash of treasure light appeared within the Purple Heaven Palace. A grand, ancient cauldron with three legs and two ears, surrounded by chaotic energy and the profound rhymes of creation, floated in the air. It was the Universe Cauldron!

"Young friend Di Jiang, what do you think of this cauldron?"

Hongjun's tone was full of confidence!

"This cauldron can transform the acquired into the innate, reverse creation, and is an supreme treasure for artifact refining. It can also suppress fortune. My friend, from now on, whatever Innate Spiritual Treasure you wish to forge will be up to you!"

Hongjun believed that such a treasure, capable of creating something from nothing and turning the rotten into the miraculous, would be an irresistible temptation for Di Jiang, who lacked Spiritual Treasures. As soon as Di Jiang showed a hint of desire, he could conveniently bestow it and resolve some of the Karma.

However, Di Jiang's reaction once again made him look like a fool. Di Jiang's eyes did light up as he looked at the Universe Cauldron. He knew too well how practical it was; it was definitely a divine artifact for developing power! However, there were probably many restrictions on forging Innate Spiritual Treasures!

Di Jiang composed himself, forcefully suppressing the longing in his heart, and still shook his head, his tone conveying a sense of picky reluctance:

"To be honest, Saint, this cauldron is indeed mystical. But what I need is an offensive supreme treasure that can stabilize the universe and protect my Dao path. This cauldron, while good, is not what I urgently need."

Hongjun's eye twitched, and he almost lost his composed expression. Good heavens, he wasn't even impressed by the Universe Cauldron? He refused to believe it and waved his hand again!

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Streams of brilliant treasure light lit up one after another!

A scroll unfolded, containing mountains and rivers, forming its own world – the Mountain and River Diagram!

A black lotus bloomed, emitting a terrifying aura of destruction and finality – the World-Destroying Black Lotus!

A golden staff with a dragon's head appeared, exuding imperial might and suppressing all directions – the Dragon-Head Golden Staff!

An alms bowl materialized, within which seemed to float three thousand strands of weak water, purifying all things – the Pure Water Alms Bowl!

Hongjun took out several Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures or Top-grade Innate Spiritual Roots. Each one was a supreme Innate Spiritual item that would cause the Great Powers of the Primordial World to fight tooth and nail for it! Hongjun had practically brought out all his hidden treasures, except for the Taiji Diagram, Pangu Banner, and Immortal Slaying Four Swords. He refused to believe Di Jiang wouldn't be dazzled!

"My friend, these Spiritual Treasures and Spiritual Roots each have their own mysteries and infinite power. If you like them, you can take them all!"

Hongjun's voice carried a hint of imperceptible urgency. He thought, surely one of these will suit your taste?

Haotian and Yaochi watched with wide eyes. They had served Hongjun for so long and had never seen him so generously display so many precious treasures at once, let alone offer them all away!

But as Di Jiang's gaze swept over these dazzling treasures, his eyes remained calm, even carrying a hint of scrutiny and comparison, as if he were picking radishes in a vegetable market.

Di Jiang stroked his chin and finally shook his head, sighing, "Saint, these treasures are indeed all good things. But compared to the Taiji Diagram, Pangu Banner, and others, they are ultimately a bit lacking. My heart still yearns for those three Heaven-Opening Treasures. If the Saint does not have them, I would not dare to ask for more!"

"You—!!!"

Even though Hongjun's Dao heart was as firm as rock, he felt an inexplicable rage surge to the crown of his head at this moment, his fingers in his sleeve trembling slightly with anger! He had lived for countless eons, experienced the Heaven-Opening Calamity and the Dao-Demon Conflict, and had never been so wronged! A junior, so greedy and picky!

A terrifying Saintly might was about to erupt uncontrollably, and the air in the Purple Heaven Palace seemed to freeze! Haotian and Yaochi's faces turned pale with fright, trembling uncontrollably.

However, just as Hongjun was about to lose control and teach this ignorant brat a lesson, his gaze fell upon the hidden yet immense and heaven-like Xuanhuang Merit Golden Light surrounding Di Jiang!

As if doused with a basin of ice water on a frigid winter day, Hongjun instantly calmed down. He couldn't make a move! This child bore a massive amount of Heaven-Opening Merit. If he were to harm him, the backlash from the merit would trigger the wrath of the Heavenly Dao, hindering his plan to merge with the Heavenly Dao, and he might even suffer heavy injuries! It wasn't worth it for a few Spiritual Treasures!

Hongjun forcibly suppressed the killing intent and rage, and his turbulent aura slowly subsided, though his expression remained grim!

Hongjun stared intently at Di Jiang for a long time before gritting his teeth and uttering, "Young friend Di Jiang certainly has a firm will."

These words were clearly spoken through gritted teeth.

Di Jiang smiled sheepishly, "The Saint flatters me. I am merely... rather persistent."

The atmosphere in the Purple Firmament Palace had dropped to freezing point. Hongjun realized that his plan to easily resolve Karma with Spiritual Treasures had completely failed against this stubborn individual, Di Jiang.

Seeing Dao Ancestor Hongjun repeatedly taking out the Universe Cauldron, Mountain and River Diagram, World-Destroying Black Lotus, and a pile of Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures whose mere names were enough to scare people to death, yet refusing to give up the Taiji Diagram and Pangu Banner!

No matter how slow Di Jiang was, he sensed something was wrong!

When things are abnormal, there must be a reason!

Who was Hongjun? He was the foremost Saint in the Primordial World. Why was he being so generous to a mere Primordial Golden Immortal like himself, almost begging him to accept the Spiritual Treasures?

This was no longer about forming good Karma; it was like he was desperately trying to get rid of a hot potato!

Alarms blared in Di Jiang's mind! Although he coveted Spiritual Treasures, he valued his life even more! Pie doesn't fall from the sky, and even if it did, it could crush you!

Hongjun's eagerness to give him less important Spiritual Treasures must involve immense Karma, possibly a price he couldn't bear at the moment!

"Could it be because of my Pangu bloodline and Heaven-Opening Merit? He wants to resolve the Karma with Pangu using Spiritual Treasures? But the Taiji Diagram and Pangu Banner are meant to resolve Karma with the Three Pure Ones, so he can't give them to me!"

Di Jiang's mind raced, and he quickly thought of the most likely reason. If that were the case, the value of these Spiritual Treasures might not even be one ten-thousandth of the Karma on his person! This deal was not worth it!

Thinking this, Di Jiang looked at the dazzling Spiritual Treasures before him. They no longer seemed tempting, but rather like death warrants. He had to leave this place of trouble immediately!

Di Jiang suppressed the agitation in his heart, forcing a smile that was as natural and respectful as possible. He cupped his hands towards Hongjun, whose expression had returned to normal, and said cautiously, "The Saint's generous gifts today are deeply appreciated by Di Jiang. However, my cultivation is shallow, and my Fortune is insufficient. I truly dare not accept such precious treasures. Furthermore, there are still trivial matters to attend to in Mount Buzhou. If the Saint has no other commands, I shall take my leave!"

Hongjun looked at Di Jiang's sudden cautious demeanor, so different from the previous picky, greedy bargainer. How could he not realize this brat had figured something out and was trying to slip away!

A surge of frustration threatened to break through the crown of his head! He had lowered himself, offered so many treasures, and was practically begging him to accept them, only for this brat to take advantage and immediately try to run!

Hongjun stared intently at Di Jiang. For a fleeting moment, he desperately wanted to keep him there, to forcefully resolve their karma. But his gaze fell upon the vast golden light of merit, and in the end, reason prevailed.

Finally, Hongjun closed his eyes and waved his hand.

"Since you are determined to leave, I shall not force you. Go."

Granted Hongjun's permission, Di Jiang felt as if he had been pardoned. Not daring to linger for another second, he cupped his hands again. "Thank you, Saint. This junior will take his leave!"

With that, Di Jiang's figure instantly blurred. As if fleeing for his life, he merged with the chaotic energy outside the Purple Heaven Palace at maximum speed, vanishing without a trace.

Watching the direction Di Jiang had disappeared, Hongjun slowly opened his eyes. A cold glint flickered within them, eventually dissolving into a sigh of unfathomable meaning.

"Pangu's karma is indeed troublesome. This child is also an anomaly."

Hongjun knew that resolving this karma easily would be difficult.