East King Duke Makes His Move

After listening, Daoist Hongyun inquired in detail about the Attendant Boy's specific situation.

The Attendant Boy answered each question one by one.

My heart is filled with sorrow and grief.

The Ancestor Hong Yun sighed softly:

"I have been friends with Dao Lord Hanfu for many years."

"Now that he is in trouble, how can I, a humble Daoist priest, ignore him?"

Did your master leave any instructions before you left?

The Attendant Boy in blue wiped his eyes and choked out:

"The master said that the enemy is powerful and not an ordinary cultivator."

"Let us arrive at the respective Dao Lord temples."

"You must tell all the Dao Lord not to worry about him, and not to seek revenge for him."

"The master wouldn't even reveal the name of the enemy who stormed the mountain gate."

Ancestor Hong Yun patted the red gourd at his waist. Just then, an elusive wisp of Calamity Qi flashed through his primordial spirit.

The red-robed Daoist priest was momentarily dazed, and secretly pondered:

'It seems I was overthinking things.'

'How could Han Fu harm me?!'

He still had some concerns, so he specifically asked the Attendant Boy.

Before they departed, what instructions could Dao Lord Hanfu give them?

'If this Attendant Boy says that Han Fu sent them to seek help from all the mountains and rivers, specifically to invite this humble Daoist to come out of seclusion and lend a hand.'

'This humble Daoist priest must hesitate some more.'

But now...

Ancestor Hong Yun suddenly stood up.

"My old friend has suffered a tragedy."

"Since I know this, how can I not save him? How dare I not save him!"

If we don't save them, their thoughts will be difficult to understand; if we don't save them, their spiritual path will be difficult to complete.

Before he finished speaking, the Ancestor Hong Yun had already ridden on Auspicious Clouds and left the Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain.

Only one voice remained, echoing in the void, lingering for a long time.

"Qingfeng, Mingyue."

"You all must guard the mountain gate firmly."

"Do not activate the magic array."

"I'll be right back!"

Meanwhile, the Ancestor Hong Yun left Longevity Mountain.

They then headed straight for the Jade Axe Mountain Frost Cave.

He was originally the first auspicious cloud in the world to attain Auspicious Cloud.

The speed was incredibly fast.

In an instant, they arrived at the Frost Cave.

But the next moment, Ancestor Hong Yun frowned.

He gazed at the Dao Lord Hanfu appeared in the Grand Void.

His gaze fell upon his perfectly intact robes.

My heart sank.

He asked in a cold voice:

"Han Fu..."

Why did you lie to me?

Dao Lord Hanfu's face remained calm as still water, his white robes as pure as snow, his demeanor as indifferent as ever.

"Dao Brother."

"Do you know the suffering I have endured for billions of years of cultivation, yet my progress has been utterly stagnant?"

"Zhen Yuanzi Dao Brother was born with Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the [Book of Earth], and a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Root that coexists with him."

"He is currently in seclusion, cultivating diligently, and is just one step away from entering the Primordial Chaos Realm."

Dao Lord Hanfu glanced at Ancestor Hong Yun indifferently, his eyes filled with envy, arrogance, and resentment:

"And you, Dao Brother... will soon find your own Primordial Dao, won't you?"

Before the Ancestor Hong Yun could answer, Dao Lord Hanfu chuckled lightly, his meaning ambiguous, and said:

"But I come from a humble background."

"It takes billions of years of cultivation to barely attain the status of Great Luo Dao Lord."

"But in what way am I inferior to you?"

"Dao Brother travels to the suburbs every day, visiting all the famous mountains and rivers, while I, this humble Daoist, cultivate myself diligently every day without ceasing, daring not to be the slightest bit negligent."

But what was the final result?

"It is Dao Brother, obtained the Primordial Violet Qi, and thus the foundation for becoming a saint."

"But my cultivation, Han Fu Daoist, has not made any progress whatsoever."

"Why should I?"

When Dao Lord Hanfu got excited, the malice and jealousy in his eyes almost materialized:

"How unjust is the Heavenly Dao!"

"How unjust Heavenly Dao is!"

The Ancestor Hong Yun was slightly taken aback, then sneered coldly:

"Han Fu, you have fallen into demonic possession!"

To put it bluntly, it's all about jealousy.

"If one is afflicted by greed, anger, and ignorance, how can one attain the purity of the immortal path, and how can one grasp the true essence of cultivation?"

"No wonder I haven't made any progress in my spiritual practice all these years."

"Speak, what are you Ruyi to lure me here?"

When Dao Lord Hanfu was exposed by Daoist Hongyun, he was filled with shame and hatred, and his three corpses jumped wildly in anger.

"The land is rich in natural resources, and those with virtue should possess it."

"Ru Hong Yun was only favored by the Primordial Violet Qi because she benefited purely from good fortune and merit."

"But after you obtained the Primordial Violet Qi, instead of cultivating in the Fire Cloud Cave every day, you paraded around the city and played recklessly."

"Are you worthy of this Primordial Violet Qi? Are you worthy of this great opportunity?"

Dao Lord Hanfu's small mouth seemed to be coated with poison as she chattered incessantly.

He hated it, he was jealous, he was envious.

I'm afraid my brother will suffer, and I'm also afraid he'll drive a Land Rover.

Why should I?

Why would I, the king of rolls, lose to you, a slacker?

I, Dao Lord Hanfu, was clearly in the lead before.

The Daoist Hongyun closed his eyes, severing all the warmth of those countless years.

Treat your friends with the warmth of spring.

We must treat our enemies with the ruthlessness of a harsh winter.

"Further discussion is pointless."

"Our relationship is now completely severed."

"Then don't blame me for being impolite."

Daoist Hongyun spoke in a cold voice.

His words were filled with menace.

He is a person who has strong likes and dislikes.

Although there are some overly kind people.

But in the end, he attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit in the Primordial World, and was only one step away from becoming Primordial Origin Golden Immortal.

How could they possibly be so easy to get along with?

Now he has been betrayed by that Dao Lord Hanfu.

A murderous intent had already formed in his heart.

He patted the [Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd] hanging from his waist.

Buzz~

In an instant, the sky darkened, and the sun and moon lost their light.

Suddenly, the gourd leaped up and was reflected in the Grand Void.

It seems infinitely large, yet also infinitely small.

As countless rays of light descended, innate Innate Laws intertwined and permeated the air.

The next moment.

The [Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd] immediately emitted boundless mysterious light from its mouth.

Countless red sands surged forth like ocean waves.

In an instant, it dispersed countless dimensions, permeating the spacetime.

Beneath the red sand.

Gusts of cold wind erode the sun and moon, while Black Mist permeates and erodes the stars.

Vast and boundless, yet shrouded in mystery.

A murderous aura soared to the sky, and a chilling killing intent filled the air.

It will annihilate your soul and spirit; no matter how many billions of years of cultivation you undertake, it will all amount to nothing but a pie in the sky.

Disheartened and demoralized, though one may escape countless calamities and hardships, one will ultimately stumble and fall.

When Dao Lord Hanfu saw the red sand from the [Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd] sweeping towards him with a sky full of Black Mist, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

He quickly patted the top of his head and saw Three Flowers on the Crown.

Above the Auspicious Clouds where the five elements converged in his chest, a cold, ethereal jade bottle emanated a faint spiritual light.

"Go!"

Dao Lord Hanfu made a hand seal.

The jade bottle immediately emitted bursts of pale white energy.

The heavens and earth are frozen, the sun and moon stand still.

The sky full of red sand and the rolling Black Mist seemed to show signs of stopping in the face of this Xuanming's aura of termination.

"Hahaha."

"Hong Yun."

"What can you do to me?"

Upon seeing this, Dao Lord Hanfu was overjoyed.

He also said that this Ancestor Hong Yun was a Great Divine Ability User, only one step away from becoming Primordial Origin Golden Immortal, and that he himself would probably suffer a loss if he faced him.

But I never expected that's all they were capable of.

Dao Lord Hanfu immediately straightened up, drew a magic sword, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes, and charged towards Ancestor Hong Yun:

"If you, fellow Daoist, are willing to obediently hand over the Primordial Violet Qi today..."

"Out of consideration for our millennia-long friendship, I will spare your life."

"Otherwise... heh heh, I'll make sure you never have a full moon!"

Seeing this, Ancestor Hong Yun smiled with pity, shook his head, and said calmly:

"Whom Heaven wishes to destroy, it first makes mad."

"The Calamity Qi bewitches the mind; it is truly terrifying!"

In his view, the Dao Lord Hanfu before him had already gone mad and lost his mind under the influence of the Calamity Qi.

"Since my [Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd] embodies the meaning of scattering souls, how could it be cured by merely freezing the heavens and earth and freezing all things?"

Having said that, Ancestor Hong Yun gently patted the gourd once more.

Instantly, a jet-black beam of light traversed time and space, striking Dao Lord Hanfu with lightning speed.

Poor Dao Lord Hanfu was still smug and self-satisfied just a moment ago.

The next moment, he was terrified.

He shouted loudly at Grand Void without any regard for his image:

"Dao Brother, save me!"

But the next moment, the black mystic light had already engulfed his primordial spirit.

The three souls vanish, and the seven spirits cease to exist.

Dao Lord Hanfu's eyes widened.

All that could be seen was the sky full of red sand swirling with towering Black Mist, which swallowed his Dao Body in an instant.

After swallowing Dao Lord Hanfu's Dao Body, the red sand became even more crimson. It circled once in the Grand Void before returning to the gourd.

Ancestor Hong Yun accepted the gourd.

He then Grand Void:

"You have a ruthless heart."

"They actually sacrificed a Grand Great Luo Dao Lord to lure this humble Daoist into their trap."

"Aren't you afraid that after hunting geese all day long, a goose will peck out your eyes?"

This is what Ancestor Hong Yun said.

He then adopted a cautious and careful posture, holding the gourd, ready to fight at any moment.

But only for a fleeting moment.

A void rift formed from red sand appeared beneath his feet.

Back when he was fighting against Dao Lord Hanfu.

Taking advantage of the red sand released by the [Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd], they quietly opened a portal to the void.

Ancestor Hong Yun's eyes flashed, and he pulled his hands to both sides of the crack, preparing to make a quick getaway.

This Cold-Blooded Daoist is alright; he's just a Great Luo Dao Lord.

We can manage on our own.

But behind it all lies the entity that plots to unleash the Primordial Violet Qi...

But they're not easy to deal with.

Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, running away is the best.

A wise person does not stand under a crumbling wall.

'Waiting to return to Longevity Mountain.'

'I'll discuss this with Dao Brother Zhen Yuanzi another day, and then we'll settle things.'

Hong Yun remembered this grudge.

Just as the Ancestor Hong Yun was planning to flee.

At this moment, Grand Void suddenly trembled.

A golden pagoda, radiating boundless spiritual light, appeared in the endless dimensions, suppressing this space-time in an instant.

Then, a Dragon Head Staff seemed to pierce through the chaos and fiercely attacked the Ancestor Hong Yun.

"Han Fu is a petty person."

"Fellow Daoist, killing him is none of my business."

"But fellow Daoist, if you wish to leave, your wish cannot be fulfilled today."

A voice rang in the ears of Ancestor Hong Yun.

He looked up.

I don't know when.

A deity had already appeared in the void.

This sacred place was shrouded in endless rosy light, draped in nine colors, with layers of profound Mysterious Yellow Merits forming a canopy that naturally descended.

This makes it appear even more majestic and imposing.

Ancestor Hong Yun gazed at this figure, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his heart darkened.

He mocked:

"East King Duke!"

"I never expected that you would be the first to make a move."

"But I have no past grudges against you, nor any recent enmity?"

"Now, for the sake of the Primordial Violet Qi, you are so shameless as to abandon even the principles of Innate Divine Being?"

Having his whereabouts exposed, East King Duke simply stopped trying to conceal his presence.

He wore a purple imperial robe, had white hair and a golden crown, and spoke calmly:

"The Primordial Violet Qi alone is enough."

For us cultivators, in our pursuit of the Great Dao and transcendence, what is there that we cannot relinquish?

Moreover, the Primordial Violet Qi is not only the foundation for becoming a saint.

'Furthermore, it is because our East King Duke has defied his predetermined fate that Purple Mansion Continent has a chance to contend for the rightful succession of Heaven and Earth, and for himself to have the qualifications to become the Heavenly Emperor.'

Thinking of this, a burning glint flashed in the eyes of the East King Duke.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun."

"If you are willing to hand over the Primordial Violet Qi..."

"I promise that after I unify the Primordial World, I will grant you power and a position."

"There will be an opportunity to return to the Great Dao in the future."

Ancestor Hong Yun laughed heartily:

"Fellow Daoist, please don't be joking."

"The karmic consequences of this Primordial Violet Qi are incredibly profound."

"Today, regardless of whether I hand over this Primordial Violet Qi or not..."

"I'm afraid fellow Daoists will not let this humble Daoist off the hook."

"So why bother trying to deceive me again?"

"It's just a show, nothing more."

The East King Duke's gaze was deep and unfathomable.

He had already set up a magic array here with his trusted confidants from the Daoist court.

Even if the Qiankun is turned upside down in this battle.

Outside the battleground, all was peaceful and serene.

'And now, in the Primordial World, a great calamity has begun.'

'Even the gods and saints cannot discern cause and effect.'

'As long as I silently and quietly crush that scoundrel Hong Yun here.'

'And who can doubt that I, this humble Daoist, have taken that Primordial Violet Qi?'

Thinking this way, the East King Duke decided to end the battle quickly.

He shook his head slightly at Ancestor Hong Yun:

"If you refuse a toast, you'll have to drink a forfeit."

East King Duke lightly flicked the [Pure Yang Limitless Sword] with his finger.

Gentle ripples spread across the void.

An extremely dazzling sword light slashed towards Ancestor Hong Yun.

Sword energy crisscrossed across time and space.

The roar of the Great Dao resounded throughout the universe.

In a daze, it seemed as if billions of golden suns were rising from the Eastern Sea Shore.

Even Primordial Origin Golden Immortal facing Great Luo Dao Lord.

He goes all out from the moment he makes a move.

The sky was shaking, the earth was trembling, and the stars in the universe were all shaking.

The East King Duke severed time with a single sword strike.

A terrifying aura spread with that wisp of sword light, causing spacetime to collapse and the Great Dao to wail.

This sword strike does not sever reality, nor does it sever illusion; it severs only the Great Dao.

A hint of emotion appeared on the face of Ancestor Hong Yun.

"Everyone says that the Four Swords of Zhu Xian of the Upper Pure Daoist of Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerate Celestial Venerable terrified all the gods and saints of the heavens."

"It is said that the Ancestor Minghe's [Yuantu] and [Abi] weapons are stained with immeasurable blood."

"And who knew that the sword in your hand, Mu Gong, was not just for show!"

The Ancestor Hong Yun had already felt immense pressure from this sword strike.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and use his supernatural powers.

A sense of carefree ease permeated the surroundings.

He is neither here nor there.

In an instant.

Thus, they became beings that could not be anchored.

That Pure Yang Sword was powerful.

For a time, they couldn't even subdue him.

Upon seeing this, the East King Duke raised an eyebrow:

"That's interesting!"