An Old Enemy Comes Calling; The Demon Emperor Withdraws / Shaking the Primordial World for the First Time; Further Insight into the Mythic True Immortal Chapter

In that brief moment of distraction, Kunpeng had already vanished without a trace, his aura completely cut off.

"..."

Ao Chen shook his head helplessly and gave up on pursuing him.

It seemed the old powers of the Primordial Wilderness really were no simpletons. They knew when to yield, and each had first-rate survival skills.

But if he'd escaped, then he'd escaped.

He was only Kunpeng, after all. There'd be plenty of time to settle accounts later.

Ao Chen slowly withdrew his gaze and looked toward the surrounding Primordial Wilderness powerhouses, who were still shocked and wary. His expression had returned to calm.

He'd severed one of Kunpeng's wings and driven him off. Was that perhaps better than killing him outright?

At least now, surely no one would dare come looking for trouble with him so easily?

However, just as Ao Chen was thinking this, Di Jun's expression suddenly shifted in the distance, and he called out sharply.

"Are you the one who killed Ci Tie?"

Di Jun's voice held a note of uncertainty, but his gaze was appraising.

It was no wonder. He had investigated the place where Ci Tie had died.

The aura there was chaotic, with only a trace of Nirvana sword intent remaining.

He had even tried to divine the secrets of heaven, hoping to trace the matter to its source, but all he found was Chaos. He couldn't track it at all.

Only now, when Ao Chen had cut down Kunpeng with a single sword strike, did Di Jun recognize that the Nirvana sword intent was exactly the same. That was what reminded him of the earlier incident.

At the Gourd Vine site, Di Jun's shout, thick with Killing Intent, instantly made the atmosphere oppressive.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi held the Chaos Bell in his palm. The sun, moon, and stars revolved across its surface, surrounded by Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. It radiated a terrifying aura that seemed capable of suppressing the Cosmic Realm.

Di Jun's face was equally grim. Blazing Great Sun flames and Stellar Force intertwined around him. Their eyes were like two Blazing Great Suns, fixed on Ao Chen as terrifying imperial and royal might locked down the area!

These two supreme Demon Clan figures had clearly been enraged by Ci Tie's death!

Across from them, Ao Chen heard the unmistakably accusatory, murderous words, yet showed not a trace of panic. He merely nodded, neither confirming nor denying it.

"The Ci Tie you mean—is that the fool I ran into on my way here? The one who looked more like a black ox than iron, and even tried to lay hands on me?"

Ao Chen spoke calmly, as if discussing something trivial.

"If that was him, then yes. He blocked my way, so I killed him with a casual strike. I didn't want his filthy presence spoiling my view."

He had never intended to hide it. Even if he could conceal the truth, Di Jun's methods would let him divine the general circumstances later. And besides, he had no interest in doing so.

Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi were renowned throughout the Primordial Wilderness, blessed with immense fortune and in possession of top-tier spiritual treasures. But they were still only at the peak of Great Luo. They weren't enough to make Ao Chen wary!

He had just entered the Mythical Heavenly Immortal realm, and even he found his own strength unfathomable. Cutting down a Late Grand Unity like Kunpeng took only two or three sword strikes.

If Di Jun and Taiyi joined forces and fought to the death, it was still impossible to say who would win!

And as for the Demon Clan being the protagonist of this Kalpa Tribulation, and likely coming after him to settle the score?

There was nothing more to say about that!

So what if they were the protagonists of the Kalpa Tribulation? He didn't even take Heavenly Dao Saints seriously!

Once his cultivation had advanced, Di Jun would be wise not to come looking for trouble. But if he dared show up at Ao Chen's door, then who would settle accounts with whom would be anyone's guess!

His goal had always been to surpass this world!

In the distance, Di Jun heard Ao Chen's casual yet utterly brazen words. Then he recalled the glimpse of heaven's secrets he had just caught.

He was certain: the unique, powerful Dao resonance left behind before Ci Tie's fall was exactly the same as that of the person before him.

Boom!

Boundless fury erupted from Di Jun as if it had taken physical form. His dignified golden eyes turned blood-red in an instant!

The phantom of the River Diagram and Luo Book above his head spun wildly, as if it were about to draw on the power of Zhou Tian Xing Dou and blast Ao Chen to pieces!

"Good! Good! Good! What a fine 'killed him with a casual strike.'"

Di Jun laughed in fury, repeating the word "good" three times. Each word froze the surrounding space.

"You're very impressive."

Di Jun's expression was dark, but in the end, he didn't attack.

The strength Ao Chen had displayed was enough to make him wary. He was no minor figure who could be casually erased. Di Jun had to keep the greater picture in mind.

But Eastern Emperor Taiyi, standing beside him, had no intention of keeping the greater picture in mind.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi had always been quick-tempered. The instant Ao Chen admitted what he'd done, Taiyi could no longer hold back!

With a furious roar, the Chaos Bell in his hand blazed with light. He was about to unleash its supreme toll, the one that could suppress Primordial Chaos and stabilize the Cosmic Realm, and crush Ao Chen beneath it!

"Second Brother, wait!"

Di Jun suddenly raised a hand, trying to stop Eastern Emperor Taiyi from striking the Chaos Bell!

But his words came a moment too late. The Chaos Bell had already been hurled the instant he spoke.

In the distance, Ao Chen saw what was happening and not only didn't retreat, but took a step forward, his face curling into a cold smile.

"The Chaos Bell? I'd like to see how much of an Innate Supreme Treasure's power you can draw out."

As the words fell, the true intent of the Grass Extinguishing Sword Art erupted, woven through with boundless Space-Time Law. Kunwu Sword thrust forward.

Clang—

A terrifying peal of the bell rang out. Countless winds, waters, and flames swept through the area, and innumerable fragments of Space-Time Law spread outward, engulfing a million miles in every direction.

The Chaos Bell and Kunwu Sword collided, sweeping across the sky and the Cosmic Realm. In that instant, the heavens themselves seemed to turn upside down.

Fortunately, Buzhou Mountain lived up to its name as a divine mountain. Formed from Pangu's Spine, it already possessed the power to suppress heaven and earth.

In moments, the shockwaves were swept away, and the void returned to clarity.

Now, the two sides stood facing each other in midair.

What surprised everyone was that neither side had suffered any damage from the clash.

"Hmm?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi froze, never expecting Ao Chen to block the attack.

Even Di Jun was surprised.

He had stopped Eastern Emperor Taiyi because he didn't want to stir up trouble just then. With the Witch-Demon War imminent, antagonizing a Late Grand Unity at such a critical moment was hardly worthwhile.

He hadn't expected Ao Chen's strength to be far beyond Late Grand Unity—that he could stand on equal terms with Eastern Emperor Taiyi, a peak Great Luo wielding an Innate Supreme Treasure.

But he had no time to think it over. He stopped Eastern Emperor Taiyi once more.

"Second Brother, calm down! This man's strength is unfathomable, and his Daoist arts are unlike anything we've ever seen. He could easily inflict a grievous wound on Kunpeng. He's no easy opponent!"

"Though we have supreme treasures, a hasty fight would have an uncertain outcome. We could both end up wounded, giving the Three Pure Ones and the others a laugh at our expense!"

His gaze discreetly swept over the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and the others in the distance, each wearing a different expression.

"We've only just returned from listening to the Dao at Zixiao Palace, and we've gained some understanding of the Saints' path. This is the crucial moment to return to the Sun Star, cultivate in seclusion, consolidate the Demon Clan's strength, and prepare to contend with the Wu Clan for dominion over heaven and earth!"

"As for this miscreant..." A bone-chilling Killing Intent flashed through Di Jun's eyes.

"He killed Ci Tie, so he has already incurred an irreconcilable karmic debt with our Demon Clan! Once our cultivation advances and we've uncovered his origins, there'll be time to avenge Ci Tie."

After hearing Di Jun's reasoning, Eastern Emperor Taiyi was still burning with rage, Solar True Fire blazing around him, but he wasn't a reckless fool. He forced himself to calm down.

He knew his elder brother was right. For the sake of the Demon Clan's cause, this wasn't the time to act rashly.

He glared viciously at Ao Chen. The light of the Chaos Bell in his hand gradually dimmed, but its aura of suppression remained locked on Ao Chen.

Di Jun took a deep breath and looked at Ao Chen again, his voice cold as ice and full of imperial authority and undeniable murderous intent.

"Fine! Ao Chen! I'll remember you! The Demon Court will remember this as well! Take care of yourself, and pray that you never fall into my hands!"

With that, he didn't bother waiting for Ao Chen's response. He gave Eastern Emperor Taiyi a signal.

The brothers transformed into two golden beams that pierced through heaven and earth. They tore through the void and vanished on the horizon, clearly heading back toward the Demon Clan's stronghold.

Ao Chen watched Di Jun disappear into the distance. He had been wondering how to handle the two of them, but he hadn't expected them to withdraw.

But soon, it all made sense to him.

He knew what Di Jun was wary of. It was nothing more than the impending Witch-Demon War.

Ao Chen didn't mind.

With the Three Pure Ones right there, and Minghe and the others nearby, he'd rather not fight Di Jun and his brother if he could help it.

It wasn't that he feared the two brothers. He mainly wanted to keep someone else from profiting while they fought.

After all, he wasn't yet strong enough to sweep aside every enemy.

Ao Chen glanced over the gathered great powers, then his figure began to fade until he was gone, as if he had never appeared at all.