Taking the Stage

But it's only somewhat interesting.

The East King Duke attained enlightenment as the first wisp of primordial pure Yang energy in the universe.

That [Pure Yang Limitless Sword] also belongs to the innate number.

Pure Yang Sword, extremely strong and yang.

It is magnificent and splendid, like the rising sun, illuminating the whole country and the four seas.

The boundless sword energy surged forth, seemingly capable of severing space and time.

Ancestor Hong Yun hurriedly patted the [Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd] hanging from his waist, releasing a sky full of red sand.

With the help of the [Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Gourd], Ancestor Hong Yun was able to barely protect himself for a time.

But as time went by, Ancestor Hong Yun became increasingly powerless.

He felt that everything before him had changed.

Fortune reverses, Epoch Change.

Everything about him, including his perception, is being reshaped.

This is the result of the Dao Stain.

"Not good!"

"Then the East King Duke has the assistance of the Dao Domain."

"Our ancestor is no match for us."

Ancestor Hong Yun's eyelids twitched, and a sense of fear flashed through his heart.

Although both the Innate Dao Lord and the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal are still within the Great Luo Realm, the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal has ultimately stepped into the Primordial Realm.

Meanwhile, the Innate Dao Lord was still Yuan Sect.

A small error can lead to a huge mistake.

Moreover, the East King Duke is not an ordinary Innate Divine Being.

As fellow guests of the Purple Firmament Palace, Ancestor Hong Yun was also aware of this person's prowess.

He immediately considered leaving the battlefield.

But this momentary lapse in concentration gave East King Duke an opportunity.

The next moment, the Dragon Head Staff held by the East King Duke swiftly and thunderously crashed down towards the Ancestor Hong Yun, creating a thunderous roar in the void.

Caught off guard, even the Great Divine Ability User Ancestor Hong Yun was thrown off balance by the impact.

"I have made thorough preparations for coming here to meet you, fellow Daoist."

"If you're thinking of escaping, you'd better give up that idea as soon as possible!"

The East King Duke remained calm.

The pressure in his hands did not lessen at all.

It was gradually squeezing out the living space of Ancestor Hong Yun.

"Pfft~"

I don't know how much time passed.

Ancestor Hong Yun staggered, spitting out a mouthful of golden blood in the void.

His bright red Daoist robe was already in disarray, and his black hair was stained with blood.

"Fellow Daoist Hongyun."

"Voluntarily hand over the Primordial Violet Qi."

"We will seek refuge in my Purple Mansion Continent."

"I will spare your life."

Upon hearing what the East King Duke said...

Ancestor Hong Yun wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled faintly:

"This humble Daoist is naturally free-spirited."

"I fear I will not be able to abide by the rules of the Purple Mansion Continent."

"I appreciate your kindness, fellow Daoist."

"May we meet again someday!"

East King Duke's eyelids twitched.

A bad feeling crept into my heart.

He couldn't help but shout into the void:

"Activate the magic array immediately."

"Don't leave, Hong Yun."

Rumble!

The magic array operates, generating Yin and Yang from the Qi, the Four Symbols from the Yin and Yang, and the Eight Trigrams from the Four Symbols.

In an instant, an invisible wave connected with the surrounding spacetime.

Countless golden threads coalesced and combined to form a golden divine shield, obscuring the entire sky and trapping Daoist Hongyun firmly in this area.

Meanwhile, the [Dragon Head Staff] and [Pure Yang Limitless Sword] in the hands of the East King Duke transformed into two swimming dragons, stirring up bursts of thunder, and marched majestically straight towards the Ancestor Hong Yun.

Just as the [Dragon Head Staff] and the [Pure Yang Limitless Sword] were about to strike Ancestor Hong Yun.

The Ancestor Hong Yun, whose body was one with the Grand Void, suddenly smiled:

"Fellow East King Duke."

"Since I obtained the Primordial Violet Qi..."

"To comprehend the myriad years of history."

"Although there was nothing particularly noteworthy to report."

"I have only acquired one Greater Divine Ability, which I am proud of."

"Today, I have specially invited you, fellow Daoist, to sample my work."

Having said that, Ancestor Hong Yun formed a hand seal, his red robe with wide sleeves and flowing black hair exuding a unique and elegant charm.

"This supernatural power is called [Carefree Roam]."

Heaven and earth are the inn of all things.

Time is but a fleeting visitor through the ages.

As the Ancestor Hong Yun unleashed his supernatural powers.

The East King Duke looked on in shock.

A River of Time suddenly appeared from infinite dimensions.

The red-robed Daoist priest was right in front of him, and in a daze, he transformed into a swimming fish.

He jumped straight into the River of Time.

He disappeared in a single leap.

That River of Time transcends space and time, and cannot be stopped by a single magic array.

"Hong Yun..."

This was accompanied by a cry of shock and anger from the East King Duke.

The [Dragon Head Staff] and the [Pure Yang Limitless Sword] crashed onto the illusory River of Time, creating ripples.

The East King Duke's white hair fluttered in the wind, and the coldness in his eyes almost materialized.

With a wave of his hands, he put away the [Dragon Head Staff] and the [Pure Yang Limitless Sword].

"What incredible power!"

"What incredible power!"

"But you have already suffered Dao Injury."

"Then, using the body of Great Divine Ability User, he forcibly activated his supernatural powers to summon the illusory River of Time."

How long can you hold out?

A golden light flashed in the eyes of the East King Duke.

He activated his supernatural powers and transformed into a streak of purple light, heading west towards Longevity Mountain.

On this side.

Under the sky.

Within the Grand Void.

Ancestor Hong Yun emerged from the void, his face pale.

"That was close, that was close."

"They almost fell to the East King Duke."

"Unfortunately, although [Carefree Roam] is a great supernatural power for saving one's life..."

"But it's far beyond what someone of my level can wield."

"Here, the soul is damaged, and the spirit is tormented; it is unknown how long it will take to recover."

Unless one has reached a dead end.

The Ancestor Hong Yun was also unwilling to use the supreme Greater Divine Ability of [Carefree Roam].

Once outside the Grand Void, Ancestor Hong Yun had no time to tend to his injuries.

He transformed into a red glow and flew towards Longevity Mountain.

Within the Wuzhuang Temple on Longevity Mountain, there is Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Book of Earth, forming a powerful innate defensive array. Even another East King Duke would find it difficult to breach it.

But it only flew through the void for a short while.

A sense of Great Terror and crisis suddenly arose in the heart of the Ancestor Hong Yun.

The next moment.

He suddenly looked up and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:

"Kunpeng!"

What do you want to do?

In the Grand Void, countless dimensions shattered like mirrors upon being struck by the enormous golden claws that descended from the sky.

An endless, ferocious aura swirled around the claw hook, which seemed capable of tearing apart Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind as it fiercely clawed at the head of the Ancestor Hong Yun.

"Hong Yun."

"In the former Purple Firmament Palace."

"Because you gave up your seat, I, your humble ancestor, lost the cushion in the first row."

"Thus, they lost the Primordial Violet Qi and their saintly position."

"Today."

"You dare ask what I, the old ancestor, am going to do?"

A cold laugh echoed from the heavens, followed by an endless killing intent that permeated the space, turning the entire sky blood red.

The voice of the Old Ancestor Kunpeng was cold and sharp:

"Of course, the Ancestor wants to settle the past karmic debts."

"Take back everything that rightfully belongs to me!"

The Kunpeng spreads its wings, covering the sky.

They headed straight for Ancestor Hong Yun.

Countless creatures in this region looked up at the sky.

Many people with extraordinary abilities had a look of fear in their eyes.

"It's actually Old Ancestor Kunpeng!"

"Who could have possibly provoked him to such a state of anger?"

That overwhelming killing intent, that menacing aura that permeated time and space, was not to be faked.

Even Daluo Golden Immortal lived in seclusion here used his supernatural powers to observe, and his expression changed:

"It's Daoist Hongyun."

"Kunpeng is trying to steal Daoist Hongyun's Primordial Violet Qi."

For a moment, their expressions flickered, and countless thoughts surged through their minds.

But then I looked at the fierce and malevolent aura emanating from the Grand Void.

It's best to completely sever those extraneous thoughts.

The Primordial Violet Qi is indeed auspicious.

But it was not something they could covet.

Even the Ancestor Hong Yun is stronger than them.

Not to mention the Kunpeng Daoist who is currently chasing after the Ancestor Hong Yun.

Within the Grand Void.

He stared at the golden claws that were reaching for him, claws that resembled Primordial Divine Mountains.

Ancestor Hong Yun's face showed anxiety.

However, he had just fought against East King Duke and was already seriously injured.

He then used the supreme Greater Divine Ability [Free Carefree Roam].

Now we've reached the end of our rope, like a lamp running out of oil.

Facing a strike from a Quasi-Saint at his peak.

How can we avoid it?

He quickly stuffed a Ginseng Fruit into his mouth, and then a fierce glint appeared in his eyes.

Without hesitation, it turned and ran, letting the giant golden claw tear a chunk of flesh from its back.

Blood and flesh were everywhere, and bones were exposed.

This is the manifestation of the wounds of the Great Dao.

Despite the pain and driven by the fear of death, Ancestor Hong Yun frantically headed towards Longevity Mountain.

But he was seriously injured after all.

Its speed was nowhere near that of the Old Ancestor Kunpeng, who had transformed into Giant Peng.

The Old Ancestor Kunpeng looked at the Daoist Hongyun in front of him, a fervent glint in his eyes.

Primordial Violet Qi.

Right now, today.

A long-held dream has come true.

Today, no less.

Although this is a great calamity, the Calamity Qi obscures the Heavenly Secrets and obscures cause and effect.

'But the commotion caused by a battle between Primordial Origin Golden Immortal is immense.'

'Even though I'm an old Daoist priest, I've already taken precautions to conceal my movements.'

'But it was still coveted by many of those beings.'

Thinking of what he had heard and seen along the way, a hint of anxiety flashed in the eyes of the Old Ancestor Kunpeng.

'In that case, it will only take a short while.'

'This place will attract the attention of many Great Divine Ability User.'

'Therefore, I, your ancestor, must act before these giants cast their gaze upon me.'

'Quickly return to the Northern Darkness.'

At that time, we will have the advantage of a good location.

It is protected by a pre-existing grand formation.

Even if the Three Pure Ones personally intervene.

The Old Ancestor Kunpeng was also confident that he could find an opportunity to retire into the Grand Void.

If you can't beat them, can't you at least avoid them?

A myriad of thoughts, all in a fleeting moment.

In that instant, his pair of golden claws stirred up the Grand Void winds and stirred up a rolling tide of thunder.

It reached out to grab at Ancestor Hong Yun again.

This claw carries the Feng Shui Great Dao.

There was no way to hide, no way to escape.

Just then, the expression on Ancestor Hong Yun's face changed drastically.

Just as he was about to be seized by these sharp claws that fell from the sky.

A Dragon Head Staff suddenly leaped out from the universe and smashed fiercely towards the giant golden claw reaching towards the Ancestor Hong Yun in the Grand Void.

"Kunpeng"

"You are so cunning."

"How dare you snatch food from the tiger's mouth in front of me!"

"Does this mean my sword is not sharp enough?"

The East King Duke glared angrily at the Kunpeng Daoist.

Now, he understands perfectly well.

They had been outmaneuvered by this old monster.

Otherwise, why would this old demon have appeared nearby just as they had severely injured Daoist Hongyun, and then conveniently seized the opportunity to take advantage of the situation?

He's probably been keeping an eye on me for a long time.

They also set their sights on Daoist Hongyun.

"But trying to snatch food from the tiger's mouth."

"It also depends on whether you have the ability."

The East King Duke gave a cold laugh.

The [Pure Yang Limitless Sword] in his hand had transformed into a dazzling sword light, splitting the World Creation, severing Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, and heading straight for the Old Ancestor Kunpeng.

With a flick of his right hand, a purple Ruyi swept straight towards Ancestor Hong Yun.

The Old Ancestor Kunpeng stared at the Pure Yang Sword slashing towards him.

A flicker of apprehension crossed his eyes.

He unleashed his supernatural power, exhaling a breath of innate divine wind that howled and annihilated everything as it blew towards the Pure Yang Sword.

'Although I schemed against the East King Duke, the ruler of the Purple Mansion Continent.'

'But I never expected this fiend to possess such extraordinary abilities.'

This Pure Yang Sword is probably no less powerful than the Ancestor Minghe's Yuantu Abi Sword Intent.

He used his Innate Spiritual Treasure to first fix the [Pure Yang Limitless Sword] in place.

Seeing that the East King Duke had already used the Purple Ruyi to capture the Ancestor Hong Yun.

He immediately soared 30,000 miles into the sky, then used his supernatural powers to descend rapidly.

It actually bypassed the purple Jade Ruyi and fell down to the side of Ancestor Hong Yun.

Then, amidst a pitiful scream from the Ancestor Hong Yun.

Those sharp claws, capable of cleaving gold and splitting stone, directly crushed the head of the Ancestor Hong Yun.

Then it reached out to grab his primordial spirit.

For beings who seem to have attained the Daluo Golden Immortal realm, while the Dao Body is important, it is not the only factor.

Even if the physical body is shattered, with the help of the immortal true spirit, a new Dao Body can still be instantly formed.

However, the immortal essence contained within the primordial spirit is the most essential quality of beings at the Daluo Golden Immortal level.

The Old Ancestor Kunpeng captured the primordial spirit of the Daoist Hongyun.

Then one could see that within it, something profound and mysterious, with a supreme and noble wisp of purple energy floating about.

That is the foundation for sainthood.

The great opportunity and Great Creation he had been dreaming of.

"Ha ha!"

"Primordial Violet Qi"

"Ancestor Wu has finally regained the Primordial Violet Qi."

"From this day forward, the Great Dao is within reach, the Great Dao is within reach!"

Old Ancestor Kunpeng felt an overwhelming surge of joy instantly sweep over his mind.

He burst out laughing.

They were so full of vigor and high spirits.

It was such a joyful occasion.

It seemed as if he wanted to reveal all the humiliation and suffering he had endured over the years.

After obtaining the Primordial Violet Qi, he knew that he could not stay here for long.

So he used his supernatural powers to tear apart the void.

So close yet so far.

They were about to head straight for the Northern Darkness in an instant.

The speed of the Kunpeng is extreme speed.

In the Primordial World, few could rival its speed.

Furthermore, his Greater Divine Ability a short distance is on par with Di Jun's Rainbow Transformation Technique.

Even if the East King Duke wanted to stop it, it was too late for him to act.

"Fellow East King Duke."

"The old Daoist priest has taken his leave first."

"Hahaha."

Looking at the East King Duke, whose eyes were bloodshot and who appeared frantic and resentful.

The Old Ancestor Kunpeng laughed heartily.

Without looking back, it flapped its wings and soared upwards.

Just then...

Suddenly, another sound came from the Grand Void.

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

As the three chimes resounded throughout the Myriad Heavens and Universes.

It was as if two great suns had descended into the Grand Void.

Supreme and noble.

It was so dazzling that one could not look directly at it.

"Di Jun!"

"Tai Yi!"

Gazing at the two figures before him, shrouded in endless divine light, their bodies wreathed in the True Sun Fire, burning across countless dimensions.

A chill, indescribable, suddenly rose in the heart of the Old Ancestor Kunpeng.