Defeat!

It was clear that the [Eastern Emperor Bell] had not been summoned successfully.

A hint of regret flashed in the eyes of the Three Pure Ones Pangu, who was actually the Three Pure Daoists Daoist.

But the next moment, that regret vanished into nothingness, leaving only pure indifference and utmost respect.

"Cut!"

A thunderous roar followed.

The light of Pangu Axe shattered countless worlds, striking directly at the great formation set up by the Witch and Demon Clans.

At the same time.

The sounds of Zen chanting emanated from the bodies of the Daoist Jieyin and the Daoist Zhunti.

Two Sixteen-Foot Golden Body statues stand tall and shake the earth.

Pure lands and crystal kingdoms arose one after another around them.

"Homage to Zhunti."

"Homage to the Venerable One Who Jieyin Us"

"Mercy, mercy, good, good."

Beneath the Bodhi Tree, trillions of beings prayed, and a vast power of aspiration arose from nothingness, transforming into streams of pure golden energy that fell upon the Daoist Jieyin and the Daoist Zhunti.

To make their golden statues even more dazzling.

"The sea of suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore."

The solemn divine voice was full of inclusiveness and depth, revealing compassion and mercy.

However, when the Daoist Jieyin and the Daoist Zhunti made their moves, they were terrifying beyond belief.

With the blessing of countless worlds and trillions of living beings, the golden palms, like two immeasurably large Mount Sumeru, crashed down on the [Zhou Tian Star Dou Grand Formation] and the [Twelve Capital Celestial Demon Grand Formation].

"My fellow Dao Brother are truly awe-inspiring; now, witness the power of this humble Daoist."

Zhou Yuan laughed heartily, and among the 129,600 particles around him seemed to be gods and demons seizing the sun and moon, roaring and shattering mountains and rivers.

Lightning Law, Daoist arts, and supernatural powers—each particle is like a world of supernatural abilities, possessing boundless and unparalleled power.

With the blessing of 129,600 particles, Zhou Yuan transformed into one of the seventy-two transformation Dao Bodies of Pangu.

Breathing is like Wind and Thunder, thoughts create the universe.

With a mere swing of his bamboo staff, he struck at the sacred figures of the two Witch Clans.

In an instant, all the divine beings of the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate unleashed their full power, their supernatural abilities far surpassing those of the battle just now.

Even with the [Zhou Tian Star Dou] and [the twelve heavens] as support.

Di Jun Di Jiang still felt an invisible pressure.

'Terrifying and awe-inspiring.'

'Terrifying and awe-inspiring.'

'When the Dao Ancestor Zixiao gave his three lectures, he bestowed upon seven streams of Primordial Purple Qi.'

'The death of Hong Yun will not be discussed for now.'

'The Mystic Gate Immortal Path has a total of five future saints.'

'Even at the Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerate stage, these five possess terrifying combat power.'

'If they were truly allowed to attain sainthood...'

Is there still a place for the Witch and Demon Clans in this Primordial World?

Today, the Witch and Demon Clans have completely offended all the patriarchs and deities of the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate.

When the day comes to settle the karmic debts of today and bring about a reckoning, how will the Witch and Demon Clans be able to escape?

'We might as well go all the way and leave them here.'

In a flash, his thoughts raced.

Di Jun Di Jiang almost simultaneously transmitted their voices to a group of holy and powerful beings from the Witch and Demon Clans.

In just a moment.

Zhou Yuan noticed it.

The power of the [Zhou Tian Star Dou Grand Formation] and the [Twelve Capital Celestial Demon Grand Formation] has become even greater.

It subtly reveals a tendency to surpass the level of Primordial Origin Golden Immortal.

Zhou Yuan swung his bamboo staff, shattering a star before him. He was thrown back several dimensions and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.

He gazed with apprehension at the two incredibly mysterious formations, which seemed to transcend Myriad Heavens and Universes.

"This power is already infinitely close to that of Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal."

Meteors rained down, and the [Eastern Emperor Bell] resounded.

A sense of crisis lingered in my heart.

A chill seeped straight to the heart.

Zhou Yuan's eyes showed hesitation.

When he was forging the [Zhou Tian Star Banner], he naturally kept a backup plan.

'It's just that this method is being used here.'

What a waste!

With this in mind, Zhou Yuan was already on high alert.

If something is truly wrong, then he won't care about anything else.

'We might as well take advantage of this opportunity then.'

'To unite the Three Pure Ones with those two from the West.'

'Kill Di Jun and Tai Yi.'

'However, this gave the Three Pure Ones the upper hand.'

Just as the patriarchs of the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate were staggering and in disarray, showing signs of defeat.

Above the heavens.

Auspicious purple clouds drift eastward for 300,000 miles.

The boundless Grand Void instantly became a vast expanse of primordial chaos.

A wisp of Chaos Aura arose, and within it, an ancient and simple Dao Palace could be vaguely seen floating.

Zhou Yuan looked up and saw that as far as the eye could see, clusters of chaotic primordial energy, seemingly capable of encompassing all things, still hung majestically in the middle of the sky, unmoving, unchanging, neither increasing nor decreasing, immortal and indestructible.

Vast and mysterious, ever-changing, it seems to be the Ancestor of all Daos and the origin of all things.

A long sigh suddenly echoed from the Purple Firmament Palace, which was shrouded in chaotic primordial energy:

"The Dao of Immortality was passed down through generations to benefit all living beings and to give them a chance to seek the Dao."

"You have instigated this Tribulation of Slaughter and committed countless atrocities."

"That really shouldn't have happened."

"I, the old Daoist priest, know everything that has happened today!"

"The cause and effect are entangled, and the right and wrong have already been judged, so let's leave it at that!"

"Let's disperse now and not linger."

Upon hearing this, the patriarchs and deities of the Xuanmen Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate were moved.

They all breathed a sigh of relief.

The two unparalleled formations of the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan are truly incredibly powerful.

If the Dao Ancestor had arrived a little later...

Today, they will inevitably be severely injured and forced to flee into the Grand Void.

Even if they have a chance to make a comeback someday, they will lose face and the supreme authority of the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate of the immortal sect.

The timing of the Dao Ancestor's intervention is just right.

After straightening their clothes, the Daoists bowed respectfully and said:

"We will respectfully obey the instructions of our Master/Teacher/ Dao Ancestor."

In the instant Zhou Yuan lowered his eyes and bowed his head, he thought to himself:

During the Battle of Kunlun in the past, Daoist Hongjun personally ventured into the Primordial World.

'Now, only the Purple Firmament Palace suppresses time and space.'

'Since he himself has not shown himself, he probably cannot control the current Witch Clan and Demon Clan.'

As expected.

After Daoist Hongjun finished speaking.

The Witch and Demon Clans temporarily halted the operation of the great formation.

A group of powerful beings emerged from the Grand Void and respectfully bowed towards the Purple Firmament Palace.

Di Jun Di Jiang gazed at the vast and mysterious primordial energy in the Grand Void.

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

The old Daoist priest was indeed trapped in the Purple Heavens and could not act rashly!

'In the past, in the Purple Firmament Palace.'

The old Daoist priest once said that his Merged with the Heavenly Dao.

'It will not appear unless it lasts for countless eons, nor will it emerge unless it lasts for immeasurable eons.'

'The Purple Firmament Palace will reopen after this great calamity ends.'

'Now it seems, however, that was by no means an exaggeration.'

Thinking of this, a burning desire flashed through the hearts of both Di Jun Di Jiang.

If that's really the case.

In this era, the old Daoist priest was bound by some unknown cause and effect, and could not presume to interfere with the grand scheme of things.

'Our race may very well be able to reign supreme in the universe during this era.'

'Truly transcending cause and effect, fate, no longer a pawn in a game.'

Di Jun Di Jiang spoke at the same time, their voices respectful yet carrying a resolute and stern air:

"Please allow me, Dao Ancestor."

"The course of Heaven is constant; those who follow Heaven prosper, and those who defy Heaven perish."

"Our Witch and Demon Clans, one ruling the heavens and the other the earth, are the great forces of heaven and earth."

"The ancestral masters of the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate are arrogant and presumptuous, attempting to suppress our Witch and Demon Clans."

"Going against the will of Heaven has led to this calamity."

"The [Zhou Tian Star Dou] and [Dutian Divine Fiends] formations are now operational."

"Countless Witch Clan and Demon Clan races are watching from the Primordial World."

"To cease hostilities now would be a loss of popular support."

"Please forgive us, but we are unable to comply!"

The Purple Firmament Palace in the Grand Void was silent, and amidst the shifting, primordial chaos, endless colors seemed to be brewing.

The powerful figures from the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate, standing beneath the Purple Firmament Palace, were both shocked and enraged by this scene.

They also suddenly remembered what the Dao Ancestor had said on the day Purple Firmament Palace closed.

'If the Dao Ancestor truly cannot intervene, how will the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate contend with the Lich Kings in this era?'

Amidst the complex emotions of the crowd.

After a moment of silence, a voice finally rang out from the Purple Firmament Palace, where the true form of the Great Dao had been revealed in the Outer Heavens:

"Just stop it!"

"In the Primordial World, the great forces of heaven and earth remained unchanged."

"The people of the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate are acting perversely and hindering the rise of the witches and demons."

"Those who are at least Quasi-Saints of the Ancestral Court are forbidden from attacking witches and demons within twelve Yuanhui (a unit of time)."

"All the Mystic Gate Ancestor, within one Yuanhui (a unit of time in Chinese calendar), shall sit quietly in the Daoist temple, peacefully reciting the Yellow Court Scripture, and shall not freely leave the mountain gate, enter or leave the Daoist temple, or wander in the heavens."

These words startled many powerful figures in the Xuanmen sect.

"Master."

"Teacher."

In this way, how can anyone restrain the lich within these twelve cycles?

And throughout these long years...

The Witch Clan and the Demon Clan, having conquered the Primordial World and seized endless resources, will grow into enormous beings.

But will the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate truly be able to defeat them in the future?

The Grand Pure Daoist lowered his eyes.

He fell into deep doubt.

Is this the way of Heavenly Dao? Is this destiny?

Even if Dao Ancestor Hongjun had already attained Dao, could it be impossible to reverse the situation?

Di Jun Di Jiang were overjoyed. They looked out at the boundless chaos beyond the Grand Void, their gazes falling on the eternally unchanging, immortal and indestructible Purple Firmament Palace.

After a long while, he respectfully bowed and said:

"I will obey the Imperial Decree of the Dao Ancestor!"

They knew that this was the limit of what Dao Ancestor Hongjun could give in.

If they truly intend to fight to the death with the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate today...

The old Daoist priest sitting in the Purple Firmament Palace was never a kind person.

They might defy the will of Heavenly Dao and personally take to the field.

And a Primordial Saint personally intervened...

Di Jun Di Jiang could never imagine what that feeling would be like.

Therefore, knowing when to stop is the right way.

"Retreat!"

A detached voice resounded throughout the universe.

The purple aura dissipated.

The boundless golden light receded.

The primordial chaos returned to chaos.

The supreme and noble Purple Firmament Palace has once again disappeared into the Outer Heavens.

Di Jun Di Jiang led the Demon Clan and Witch Clan away.

Only the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate remained in the Grand Void.

Seeing the grim expressions on everyone's faces, Zhou Yuan stepped forward and bowed, saying:

"Many thanks to all my fellow Daoists for your help this time."

"Otherwise, my Wuyi Mountain Daoist temple might really be sunk by the Witch and Demon Clans!"

Zhou Yuan spoke.

Only then did the many powerful beings regain their composure and their expressions return to calm.

"Fellow Daoist Taiyuan."

"We are all figures from our ancestral home."

"How can we allow outsiders to break into our home?"

The Daoist Jieyin also nodded slightly and said:

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such formalities."

We are all one family.

"If the Lich King attacks Mount Sumeru in the future, my junior brother and I will need the help of a few fellow Daoists."

After this battle...

These figures standing at the pinnacle of the Primordial World still harbored some calculations in their hearts.

However, under pressure from the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan, their connections became somewhat closer.

After everyone exchanged greetings...

They all descended from the Grand Void and entered the In Wuyi Mountains.

After this battle.

Zhou Yuan also lost interest in holding a grand opening ceremony for his government.

He gathered all the water gods, river gods, dragon gods, and sea gods together, arranged them in order of rank according to their merits and virtues, assigned them their duties, and then dismissed them to their respective places.

He then led a group of powerful figures from the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate into the Palace of Hearing the Dao.

Palace of Hearing the Dao.

Auspicious Clouds intertwined, and Innate Spiritual Treasures emitted endless wondrous phenomena. Paths of Innate Spiritual Energy collided, creating Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, and expounding the ultimate principles of the Great Dao.

The Pangu Banner and the Taiji Diagram hang high in the Grand Void, concealing all Heavenly Secrets and traces.

Numerous patriarchs and great masters of the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate sat solemnly on lotus altars, their boundless radiance illuminating the past and future, their lofty and majestic appearances exuding majesty and solemnity.

The Grand Pure Daoist of Morality Heavenly Venerate, with his white hair and eyebrows, spoke in a detached tone tinged with solemnity:

"My two junior brothers and I originally intended to use this battle at Wuyi Mountain to curb the arrogance of the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan."

"I never imagined that these two races would have become so powerful."

"But this is no longer something that can be easily controlled as before!"

"Now, the Witch and Demon Clans races are enjoying great prosperity."

"The ancestral temple of the Xuanmen Mystic Gate Immortal Path is indeed showing signs of decline."

"Truly, the Heavenly Dao are mysterious, and the timing of events is unpredictable!"

This great battle not only failed to subdue the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan.

On the contrary, the side without liches had the upper hand.

Even with Dao Ancestor Hongjun taking sides.

The two races also had a long period of twelve cycles to recuperate and accumulate strength.

The Yuanshi Tianzun Venerable wore a fish-tail crown, held Jade Ruyi, and wore an apricot-yellow Daoist robe; his face was majestic.

"The Heavenly Dao is glorious, and the sun and moon shine brightly."

"The rise of the Lich King in this era is ordained by Heaven."

"Even when we first established the Mystic Gate Immortal Path, we had already attracted the attention of the Witch and Demon Clans."

"We wish to borrow the fortune of the Witch and Demon Clans to aid the prosperity of our path."

"But now it seems that the Witch and Demon Clans have risen to power by taking advantage of the influence of our Mystic Gate Immortal Path."

"Now it seems there's a reversal of the Heavenly Stems, with branches swallowing the main vein."

Daoist of Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Venerate nodded slightly, and the Qingping Sword on his knees rang out with a clang.

"Now."

"The Dao Ancestor is hard to leave Purple Heavens."

"Although we possess some supernatural abilities, we are no match for the [Zhou Tian Star Dou] and [Dutian Divine Fiends] of the Witch and Demon Clans."

The Daoist Jieyin the prayer beads in his hand, a thoughtful look on his gaunt face.

"In the past."

"The East King Duke ruled the Purple Palace and established the Daoist Court."

"He once traversed the universe with the [Ten Thousand Immortals Formation]."

"Even the [Zhou Tian Star Dou] formation is only on par with this one."

"If we use this formation to counter [Zhou Tian Star Dou] and [Dutian Divine Fiends]..."

"I wonder if this is feasible?"

Having said that, the Daoist Jieyin turned to look at Zhou Yuan:

"The [Ten Thousand Immortals Formation] evolved from the [Ten Thousand Dragon Formation] of the dragon race in the ancient times."

"I wonder if any of the dragons still exist?"

"If Fellow Daoist Taiyuan were to wield this formation and contend with [Zhou Tian Star Dou] and [Dutian Divine Fiends], would he have a chance of victory?"