The Measure Tribulation Ends, Hongjun Retreats!

Above the Nine Heavens, blood-red clouds filled the sky. These blood-red clouds were not normal Yunxia; they were an anomaly formed by the condensation of supreme killing energy.

Amidst the surging crimson, a colossal phantom known as the Heaven Punishing Sword Array appeared and disappeared.

An endless killing intent emanated from the phantom of the Heaven Punishing Sword Array.

Although it was merely a phantom, the aura it exuded caused the void to groan and all laws to retreat. No one dared to doubt whether this supreme and ferocious formation could rival a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

In the void, two supreme wills are silently clashing.

On one side was Dao Ancestor Hongjun, whose body was in harmony with the Heavenly Dao, and whose aura was as vast as an abyss, indescribable.

On the other side was Ye Xuan, who, through the future Dao Fruit, had stepped into the realm of the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Its aura is sharp as a knife, cutting through the past and present, and it wields three great Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

The terrifying auras between the two sides clashed and annihilated each other in every inch of space, plunging this world into an eerie state of solidification.

Even Laozi and the others, who were Imperishable Through Countless Calamities Heavenly Dao Saint, felt as if Buzhou Divine Mountain was pressing down on their chests when they were on the edge of the storm. Their holy bodies trembled slightly, and they even felt a long-lost sense of suffocation.

The Daoist Laozi of Taiqing narrowed his eyes slightly, his face showing a solemn expression.

He had already used the Taiji Diagram to deduce the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation set up by the Tongtian Sect Master when he entered the formation. Although it was already much more powerful, it was still quite powerful.

But!

In comparison, it is nothing compared to the Heaven Punishing Sword Array.

If the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation of yesteryear was a grain of rice, the current Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation is a firefly's light, and the Heaven Punishing Sword Array before us is the Bright Moon in the sky—they are completely different concepts.

However, Laozi was somewhat surprised that this supreme and deadly formation was in Ye Xuan's hands.

But!

Upon closer reflection, although it was unexpected, it was also quite reasonable.

Both being Innate God-Demon, individuals born from the same source of great fortune, the other party's strength has even reached the Primordial Seven Heavens Chaos Realm. Relying on an Supreme Great Divine Ability, borrowing the Future Power, he could even reach the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm.

Therefore, it's not too surprising that it's a Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

As the saints displayed their varied expressions, the suffocating pressure that filled the sky suddenly receded like a tide.

Nine Heavens above, Dao Ancestor Hongjun cast a cold glance at Ye Xuan, a hint of barely concealed apprehension flashing in his eyes.

Three Chaos Spiritual Treasure!

In his possession, there was only one Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Moreover, it was Jade Plate Fragment that was not good at fighting.

However, the opponent possesses three great Chaos Spiritual Treasure, especially the peerless fierce formation in front of them, which is based on five Innate Supreme Treasure and is currently being nurtured. Its sharpness is so great that even someone with the strength to enter the realm of Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal would not dare to say that they could break it without suffering any damage.

After all, his strength was entirely due to the Primordial World, which allowed him to reach the realm of the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal.

They appear to be powerful, but they are also subject to the Heavenly Dao.

Once the Primordial World is shattered, its strength will also fall to the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal.

In contrast, although Ye Xuan's strength was borrowed, it was entirely his own.

Even after the Primordial World was shattered, the other party did not die.

In an instant, the balance of power shifted between the two sides. Upon realizing this, the killing intent in Daoist Hongjun's eyes vanished into nothingness.

"Fine!"

An aged voice rang out once more, devoid of joy or anger, yet it seemed like an unquestionable divine decree.

"The Tongtian Sect Master has acted against the will of Heaven and committed grave sins. However, considering that he was originally one of the Pangu's Primordial Spirit of Pangu and bears the legacy of creation, we will follow your advice and spare him the punishment of the Saint-Slaying Pill."

Before he finished speaking, Daoist Hongjun waved his hand, and an invisible Heavenly Dao Shackle instantly pierced through Daoist Tongtian's body.

"Puff!"

The Tongtian Sect Master's face turned pale, and his Sage aura instantly plummeted. He was actually forced to lose a level of Heavenly Dao Fruit by Daoist Hongjun!

"You may be spared the death penalty, but you cannot escape punishment. From this day forward, your true form will be suppressed on Golden Ao Island. Unless it is for countless Measure Tribulation or by my decree, you are not to step out of here."

Rumble!

As the Dao Ancestor's decree was issued, a primordial trapping array immediately rose around Golden Ao Island, with Great Dao Runes flowing around it, forming its own world.

This Innate Grand Array, though unable to stop a true Heavenly Dao Saint, would dare to emerge under the watchful eye of the Dao Ancestor?

After making the arrangements, Daoist Hongjun gave Ye Xuan a deep look before his figure slowly dissipated in the Nebulous Purple Qi, as if he had never appeared at all.

Only after the Dao Ancestor departed did heaven and earth return to clarity.

Ye Xuan on the cloud, watching Daoist Hongjun depart, nodded slightly, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

With a casual wave of his hand, the blood-red clouds and the phantom of the Heaven Punishing Sword Array dissipated.

This Heaven Punishing Sword Array has not yet completed its transformation and is greedily devouring the remnants of the demon god's body. If it were to be summoned, it would undoubtedly lose some of its spiritual essence.

The best outcome would be for both sides to back down, with Ye Xuan using the power of his future self to force out their true strength!

"As long as you don't take the Saint-Slaying Pill, everything else is none of my business!"

Ye Xuan remained calm, showing no concern about Daoist Tongtian being demoted and imprisoned on Golden Ao Island.

He's not Holy Mother; he went to such lengths mainly to hinder Daoist Hongjun.

"It wasn't a complete waste of time; at least we tested their strength, even if we couldn't defeat them."

"However, once the battle begins, we may perish together."

The opponent's strength had already reached the realm of the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal, but he dared not make a move against Ye Xuan. The only possible place for him to be on the Primordial Land was the Great Primordial World.

Once the Primordial World is shattered, it won't be Daoist Hongjun who takes action; it will be Ye Xuan who utterly defeats the opponent.

After figuring things out, Ye Xuan flicked his sleeves, turned around, shattered the void, transformed into a stream of light, and returned directly to the Dao Seeking Palace.

Between heaven and earth, only a group of Sage remained, watching Ye Xuan's departing figure in silence.

After returning to the Dao Seeking Palace, Ye Xuan once again went into Secluded Cultivation to try to comprehend the Great Dao of Painting.

Ye Xuan had a premonition that when he perfected the Great Dao of Painting, it would be the day he stepped into the next realm.

At the foot of Chaoge City, those who obstructed the Tongtian Sect Master, Primordial Heavenly Venerate, and others also each received a ball of supreme Great Merit.

However, it was precisely because of Primordial Heavenly Venerate and others that Tongtian Sect Master went berserk.

Even if all the Power of Merit of Primordial Heavenly Venerate and others were combined, they would not be comparable to any one of Nuwa and others.

The one who benefited the most was Daoist Zhunti, who, with a wave of his hand, protected all living beings on the Endless Western Continent, saving countless lives single-handedly.

Although it was only a small amount of Power of Merit, it still brought great benefit to Primordial Heavenly Venerate and others.

Considering Ye Xuan's strength, they all went into Secluded Cultivation to prepare for comprehending the Great Dao.

As for the matter of Investiture of the Gods, it was left to Jiang Ziya and the Twelve Golden Immortals to handle themselves.

Seeing this, Jiang Ziya and the others were speechless. They could only lead the Xi Qi army to storm into Chaoge and establish the Zhou Dynasty.

Only by establishing the Zhou dynasty and replacing the Shang dynasty could the investiture of Investiture of the Gods be legitimate.

When Xi Qi was destroyed, the Nine-Tailed Fox and others were taken away by Daoist Kunpeng and became his disciples.

Kunpeng's ascension to the Realm of Sages is also connected to the Nine-Tailed Fox and others through a thread of Karma.

It was the Nine-Tailed Fox and the others who bewitched Emperor Xin, thus obtaining a Innate Spiritual Treasure from the Primordial Heavenly Venerate in exchange for the Great Dao of Water. This allowed the Nine-Tailed Fox and the others to become his disciples, which would also settle their karmic Karma.

[Ding-dong!]

[Detected in Chaoge: The Xi Qi army has swept through the Shang Dynasty, replacing the Shang Dynasty and establishing the Western Zhou. Jiang Ziya intends to set up the Fengshen Terrace to bestow Righteous Gods. Please select from the options below.]

[Option 1: Obstruct Jiang Ziya from establishing the Investiture of the Gods. Completing the task will reward you with Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Chaos Suppressing World Inkstone.]

[Option Two: Ignore it, go into Secluded Cultivation, complete the task, and you will receive one Painting Demon God's Origin Power.]

Inside the Dao Seeking Palace, Ye Xuan was in Secluded Cultivation when another Electronic Sound entered his ears.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan's face showed a thoughtful expression.

"Investiture of the Gods?"

The Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods Measure Tribulation has already come to an end. If Ye Xuan were to interfere with Jiang Ziya's Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods, even Ye Xuan Dao Ancestor's strength would not be able to stop him.

However, since the Investiture of the Gods was not completed, the 365 Righteous Gods could not return to their positions, and another War of Investiture of the Gods would be held.

Ye Xuan considered himself neither a good nor a bad person, so there was no need for him to harm others without benefiting himself.

Thinking of this, Ye Xuan also spoke up.

Choose the second option and ignore it!

After Ye Xuan made his choice, another Electronic Sound entered his ears.

[Ding-dong!]

[The host has chosen to ignore this and allow Jiang Ziya and others to bestow divine Investiture of the Gods. The power of the Painting Demon God's Origin Power from the painting is being distributed. Please check it yourself.]

"Boom!"

Dao Seeking Palace, the void trembled once more.

A Origin Power, radiating ancient and boundless energy and seemingly carrying endless colors, appeared out of thin air. It was one of the Origin Power emanating from the Painting Demon God, one of the Three Thousand Demon Gods.

Looking at the new burst of Origin Power in his hand, Ye Xuan was quite satisfied.

Once he comprehends this, his Great Dao of Painting will reach a higher level.

Stepping into the next level will bring us closer.

Dao Seeking Palace, time flowed by, and the Qiankun was reversed. Ye Xuan sat cross-legged on Twenty-Four Grade Innate Lotus Platform, surrounded by the Power of Great Dao Laws.

The Painting Demon God was not directly swallowed by him; it remained suspended in his palm, like a painting plate, radiating a divine light that could alter reality.

"Open!"

Ye Xuan let out a soft shout, and a vertical eye split open between his brows. It was a Great Dao Eye, entirely nurtured by the Great Dao Laws of Painting and the other Three Thousand Great Daos. Nothing could hide from its gaze.

"Buzz!"

The next moment, the origin of the Painting Demon God also entered his eye of the Great Dao, causing Ye Xuan's body to tremble. The space Dao Seeking Palace seemed to lose its color in his eyes, and all things in heaven and earth were directly deconstructed in his eyes, turning into a lump of ink.

Rumble!

Ye Xuan felt as if his True Spirit had traversed an endless river of time and space, returning to the era before the creation of heaven and earth.

In the endless Chaos Qi, a majestic figure appeared.

Holding his innate treasures—brush, Brush, Ink, Paper, and Inkstone —the opponent faced an incredibly turbulent chaotic storm, capable of even causing the fall of Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal. He merely chuckled and picked up his brush to write.

The first stroke, called outlining, forcibly separates the endless Chaos Qi, causing the pure energy to rise and the turbid energy to descend. The originally disordered void becomes like a painting, allowing it to be painted at will.

The second stroke, called "splashing ink," is a burst of thick ink that transforms into Billions of Stars, adorning the canvas of the void and giving rise to a Great Thousand World.

The third stroke, called the finishing touch, is a light touch with the brush tip that instantly imbues the painting with a soul. Rules are born, laws operate, and the objects in the painting are transformed from the fake into the real!

The endless chaotic storm, in his writing, was transformed into a world.

"So that's how it is..."

Upon seeing this, Ye Xuan was also immersed in this grand creation of the world, gaining endless enlightenment.

"At the end of the path of painting, indeed, a single thought opens up the heavens!"

"If my brushstrokes depict mountains, then heaven and earth cannot be without them; if my brushstrokes depict water, then the ocean cannot dry up. I use nothingness as my paper, laws as my ink, and chaos as my inkstone—this is the true Great Dao of Painting!"

No wonder he possesses two treasured tools for painting, yet he still hasn't been able to truly utilize them.

Only when the four treasures are combined into one can it be considered a true treasure.

A single Innate Spiritual Treasure is nothing more than an Innate Spiritual Treasure.

As Ye Xuan's understanding of it deepened, the raging origin of the Painting Demon God began to slowly merge into Ye Xuan's Great Dao Eye.

Pfft!

Another thousand years later, Ye Xuan completed the fusion and then extended a finger, gently pressing it against the void in front of him.

He possessed no magical power whatsoever, nor did he employ any supernatural abilities.

However, the moment Ye Xuan's fingertip touched the ground, the void twisted strangely, and then a nine-grade purple fungus, crystal clear and exuding a faint fragrance, appeared out of thin air!

This is not an illusion, nor is it a trick of the eye.

It is real life!

It was Ye Xuan who used the Great Dao of Painting to modify reality and forcibly created Innate Spiritual Roots in nothingness.

"To turn the fake into the real, to create something from nothing."

Ye Xuan slowly opened his eyes. His clear black and white pupils seemed to contain two slowly rotating Qiankun. His left eye depicted the birth and death of the Qiankun, while his right eye emanated the outlines of all things.

He exhaled a breath of stale air, and upon landing, he seemed to transform into a lifelike black dragon, which vanished without a trace with a wave of Ye Xuan's hand.

"This is the Great Dao of Painting, its true power..."

Ye Xuan looked at his palm, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Although he did not advance to the next realm after swallowing one-tenth of the Demon God Origin, his understanding of the Great Dao was elevated to a higher level.

The Great Dao of Painting also contains a touch of the mystery of Fate!

If, after using his Three Incarnations Technique to summon his Future Aspect, he were to then paint the scene of defeating Daoist Hongjun, his chances of winning would be even greater, especially since Ye Xuan also possessed some understanding of the Five Great Heavenly Numbers.

Entering its Great Thousand World undoubtedly increases one's chances of success.

Just as Ye Xuan was pondering, another Electronic Sound entered his ears.

[Ding-dong!]

[The Daoist Zhenyuanzi has been detected at Wuzhuang Temple and wishes to visit the host. Please select from the options below.]

[Option 1: Allow Zhenyuanzi to enter for a chat. Completing the task will reward you with Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Pure Quiet Glazed Bottle.]

[Option 2: Ignore it and let it leave. Complete the task and you will receive Top-grade Innate Spiritual Roots, the Purple Mourning Immortal Lychee.]