On Yingzhou Immortal Island, Qin Feng waited quietly.
The four Human Race Golden Immortals from the other immortal islands would arrive shortly to discuss with Qin Feng how to deal with the demon race's Great Unity Golden Immortals.
Suddenly, a message came through the group chat.
Hong Yun: "Fellow Daoists! Help! Group Leader, save me!"
Tongtian: "???"
Zhunti: "???"
Hong Yun: "Ah, Fellow Daoist Zhunti, you've gotten me into a terrible mess! You didn't come to our appointment, and instead, Fellow Daoist Kunpeng took out his anger on me. Now he's trying to fight me to the death!"
Zhunti: "I'm afraid you've got it wrong, Fellow Daoist. What does Kunpeng wanting to kill you have to do with me?"
Kunpeng: "There's no need to worry, everyone. I'm just sparring with Fellow Daoist Hong Yun!"
Hong Yun: "Sparring my ass! My Primordial Spirit is about to be torn apart by one of your claws!"
Everyone was taken aback.
If even the kindhearted Hong Yun was swearing, then things must truly be dire.
Tongtian: "It's complicated, and there's little we can do to advise you. Take care, Fellow Daoist!"
After that, the many great experts in the group didn't feel they could say anything more.
The matter was actually simple: it was merely the karmic consequence of Hong Yun having voluntarily given up his seat back then.
But with an honest man like Hong Yun, the more you explained, the less he understood.
After all, Kunpeng really had missed out on an enormous opportunity. At a time like this, anyone who tried to speak up for fairness would likely earn Kunpeng's resentment and become entangled with him in karma.
That kind of karma wasn't something that could be easily resolved.
However, Hong Yun was only a little weaker than Kunpeng. He was more than capable of protecting himself.
At worst, he could flee to Longevity Mountain, where he was on good terms with Zhen Yuanzi.
With Zhen Yuanzi stepping in, he would be more than able to see this matter through safely.
Meanwhile, Hong Yun had finally escaped the Formless Sky Demon Rending God Claw. He roared in fury, "Kunpeng, if you keep forcing me, I'll self-destruct, even if it means severely wounding you and making you fall a whole realm!"
Kunpeng's expression changed. Even he couldn't easily withstand a Quasi-Saint's self-destruction.
Severe injuries and a fall in realm were all but certain. If he wasn't careful, he might even die alongside Hong Yun.
"Hong Yun, you old fool! Go ahead and self-destruct if you want! I advise you to hand over the Primordial Violet Qi at once!"
Hong Yun hesitated for a long while. How could he not know Kunpeng's temperament?
Kunpeng held grudges over the smallest things. If Hong Yun handed over the Primordial Violet Qi, Kunpeng would have no more reason to hold back and would certainly kill him.
Otherwise, with Hong Yun's temperament, he could have simply given Kunpeng the Primordial Violet Qi. There was no need to fight to the death.
"Hmph, Kunpeng, I'm going to Zixiao Palace right now. Let's ask the Dao Ancestor to settle this!"
With that, Hong Yun's figure flickered, transforming into hundreds of clouds that swiftly fled in every direction.
For a time, Kunpeng couldn't tell which one was the real Hong Yun.
Seeing Kunpeng at a loss, Hong Yun was delighted.
As long as he escaped now, the world was vast. If he was cautious from then on, Kunpeng would have a hard time tracking down his true form again.
"Trying to leave? Not so fast!"
The icy voice made Hong Yun jump in alarm.
Damn you, Kunpeng! You even had an accomplice lying in wait!
Furious and shocked, Hong Yun dared not linger in the fight.
The hundreds of red clouds shot away at top speed, all trying to escape.
"Dong!"
A bell rang. All the red clouds abruptly halted, frozen in midair.
"Dong!"
The bell rang again, and wisps of purple light spread through the air.
They wrapped around every last cloud.
Seeing the purple light and hearing the bell, Hong Yun realized what was happening.
"East Prince Gong!"
"I have no grudge against you. Why have you ambushed me here?"
East Prince Gong appeared and said coldly, "Hong Yun, hand over the Primordial Violet Qi, as well as the rewards you obtained!"
Kunpeng closed in as well. "Hong Yun, an innocent man gets into trouble for possessing a treasure! What have you done to deserve these opportunities? You don't deserve them!"
Hong Yun's expression darkened. So they were after his rewards.
When he'd answered the questions earlier, he'd received generous rewards: Great Dao Laws ×9, Yellow Middle Plum ×3, Top-grade Purple-patterned Peaches ×6, Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures ×3, and more. Kunpeng had apparently had his eye on him for a long time.
The matter at Zixiao Palace had given Kunpeng the perfect excuse to openly rob and kill him!
At that moment, Hong Yun finally understood why the group leader had repeatedly warned him.
He was furious!
It was all his fault for being so stupid. He hadn't understood the group leader's intentions!
Hong Yun's thoughts raced. It seemed there was no way out today.
If he didn't come up with a clever plan, he was sure to meet his end.
As the leader of the male immortals, East Prince Gong's cultivation was unfathomable. Kunpeng was just as formidable, especially with his bizarre, extraordinary speed. No one in the Primordial World could match it. Hong Yun might not even get the chance to flee.
Hong Yun acted without hesitation, offering up the Nine-Nine Red Cloud Soul Scattering Gourd once more!
Boundless red sand blasted out.
He seized the opportunity to flee.
"Trying to escape? Dream on!"
East Prince Gong flicked a finger, and the Purple Sun Bell trapped Hong Yun. In the next instant, the Donghua Sword pierced through Hong Yun's chest with a sharp thrust.
Hong Yun spat out a mouthful of blood!
Then Kunpeng's sharp claws struck again, nearly ripping Hong Yun's body apart!
Explode, explode, explode, explode, explode, explode!
Hong Yun roared and hurled out two Spiritual Treasures!
The two Innate Spiritual Treasures self-destructed, unleashing power no less than the self-destruction of several Grand Unity Golden Immortals!
Rumble!
The deafening explosion echoed across tens of thousands of miles.
Furious and shocked, East Prince Gong and Kunpeng promptly retreated.
The earth shook, and smoke and dust filled the air.
Hong Yun fled in a panic, heading straight toward the East Sea.
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