A murderous aura soared into the sky above Jin'ao Island.
The terrifying formation spread outward. Even the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation couldn't hold it back.
Rumble...
The pressure of Tongtian's Sainthood instantly filled the Primordial World.
In an instant, it stirred up winds and clouds across the Primordial World.
"What's going on?"
Countless powerful beings paled.
"That's Sect Master Tongtian's Saintly might. So powerful—it's considerably stronger than Yuanshi Tianzun's."
"Who could have forced Sect Master Tongtian into such a predicament? Could it be the Human Race Teacher?"
The powerful beings were all astonished. Chu Yan really did seem to pick a fight with everyone he met.
Even the Sages felt it.
Taishang, Yuanshi, Jieyin and Zhunti, and Nuwa all paled.
"Damn it, Tongtian's aura is so powerful. In a one-on-one fight, none of us Sages could beat him."
On Jin'ao Island, Chu Yan was sweating profusely. This damned Hongmeng Purple Qi was far too powerful; he simply couldn't suppress it.
"Oh no, it found my soul. What do I do?"
If the Hongmeng Purple Qi entered his soul, it would all be over. Chu Yan would be branded by the Heavenly Dao.
"It's over. Human Master, I've brought this upon you."
Sect Master Tongtian blamed himself. How could he not understand at this moment that this was Hongjun's scheme?
Once the Hongmeng Purple Qi entered Chu Yan's soul, it would all be over.
But suddenly, an even more terrifying aura erupted.
"Whirr—"
It seemed like the Great Dao Sanskrit Sound, and yet like a landslide and a raging sea. It came quickly and vanished just as fast.
Chu Yan felt a giant hand suddenly surge out from his soul.
"Disperse—"
He vaguely heard a single word. In the next instant, the Hongmeng Purple Qi vanished without a trace.
Pfft—
In Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Damn it, it was actually broken! Who did this—?"
Hongjun's expression changed drastically, and he immediately appeared in the Primordial World.
His gaze pierced through the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation in an instant, taking in Sect Master Tongtian and Chu Yan's current state.
"Who could it have been? Chu Yan and Tongtian definitely don't have the ability to shatter Hongmeng Qi like that."
He examined the situation again, but still found no trace of anything unusual.
Furious, Hongjun could only vent his rage helplessly.
It seemed Chu Yan had won this round.
"Hmph. Just wait. There's plenty of time. We'll take it slow."
After waving his hand, Hongjun finally left.
On Jin'ao Island, Chu Yan and Sect Master Tongtian were both dumbfounded.
What had just happened?
They had thought there was no escape this time, but an unknown power had appeared.
"Human Master, what was that just now?"
Sect Master Tongtian was drenched in sweat, his back chilled.
That aura had lasted only an instant, yet it had made Sect Master Tongtian feel the real threat of death.
It was the kind of power that could annihilate a Heavenly Dao primordial spirit.
"I don't know either."
Chu Yan looked horrified. Something so uncontrollable had appeared inside his body. That couldn't be right.
The two exchanged a look, both completely bewildered.
"Forget it. As long as you're safe."
Tongtian sighed with relief, but Chu Yan couldn't relax.
"Sect Master, it seems Hongjun used you as a pawn."
"Hmph, of course I know. It infuriates me."
Sect Master Tongtian was furious. He had no evil intentions, yet he had been made a pawn. He couldn't swallow this insult.
Chu Yan sighed and said:
"Sect Master, let me offer you one more piece of advice. If you can, it would be best to give up the Saint Position. While Great God Pangu's Will has not yet disappeared, you can still turn back before it's too late."
Sect Master Tongtian nodded.
"Human Master, I understand what you mean. But too much is at stake. I can't give it up unless there's no other choice."
It was clear that he had no choice.
"Very well. Since you have your reasons, I won't say more. But I have another favor to ask. I hope you won't refuse."
"Go ahead."
Chu Yan hesitated, then released Human Race Destiny to envelop all of Jin'ao Island before speaking.
"The Witch-Demon War is unavoidable. I've seen how it ends: the Witch and Demon Races will both perish, Buzhou Mountain will collapse, Pangu's Will will be extinguished completely, and the Heavenly Dao will benefit."
"What?"
Sect Master Tongtian's expression changed drastically. How could this be?
"What? You don't believe me? Though the Heavenly Mechanism is in chaos and fate is obscured, I've already pointed you in the right direction. Wouldn't you understand if you made your own deductions?"
Hearing this, Sect Master Tongtian immediately closed his eyes and began to calculate.
Sure enough, the chaotic Heavenly Mechanism was no longer obscured in the slightest.
It was only because Chu Yan had shown Sect Master Tongtian the way that he could see things so clearly.
"So that's how it is. I never imagined that after Father God created the world, the Heavenly Dao would try to destroy him completely. This is outrageous."
Rumble...
Terrifying Saintly might erupted, spreading across the Primordial World.
But the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation blocked the outside of Jin'ao Island, and Human Race Destiny also shielded it.
Even Hongjun couldn't see what was happening inside.
"Father God has already fallen. Only this last remnant of his Will remains. We absolutely can't let anything happen to it. Human Master, is there a way to save it?"
Tongtian grew anxious.
Chu Yan said:
"Your primordial spirit was formed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit. If possible, I hope you'll divide off twelve portions of Pangu's Primordial Spirit for me."
"Hmm? Human Master, why do you want that?"
Chu Yan's expression was filled with fury.
"Hongjun wants to scheme against the Human Race and wipe out the last remnant of Great God Pangu's Will. How could I let him get his way? I want to give these twelve portions of Pangu's Primordial Spirit to the Twelve Ancestor Witches, so they won't be manipulated by the Heavenly Dao or have their minds clouded by the Primordial World's murderous aura."
Sect Master Tongtian understood at once. Chu Yan was going to ruin Hongjun's plans.
The Twelve Ancestor Witches were born carrying Pangu's blood essence. Who in the Primordial World would dare provoke them?
But the Twelve Ancestor Witches did not cultivate primordial spirits and knew nothing of the Heavenly Mandate. They fell into the Heavenly Dao's scheme, and the Primordial World's murderous aura invaded their bodies, driving them to fight the Demon Race to the death.
If the Twelve Ancestor Witches gained primordial spirits, would Hongjun still dare scheme against the Witch Race?
"Very well. We'll do as you say, Human Master. I'll divide my Pangu Primordial Spirit now."
Sect Master Tongtian was no coward. Without a word, he forcibly divided it.
Severe pain struck at once, but Sect Master Tongtian's will was firm. He didn't make a sound.
Soon, twelve portions of primordial spirit appeared before Chu Yan.
Sect Master Tongtian, however, had grown pale and weak.
"Human Master, take them. As long as Father God's Will survives, I won't regret it even if I perish completely."
Chu Yan swept his hand, and the twelve portions of Pangu's Primordial Spirit vanished in an instant.
"Then I thank you, Sect Master Tongtian. By the way, if possible, don't use the Immortal Slaying Four Swords to suppress Interception Sect's destiny."
"Why?"
Chu Yan explained:
"The Immortal Slaying Four Swords are focused on killing. Not only can they not suppress destiny, they'll actually accelerate the loss of Interception Sect's destiny. In the end, it'll all become a wedding garment for someone else."
What? Sect Master Tongtian understood at once.
"So that's what was going on. I was wondering why our destiny was growing so slowly, even though we'd already formed ties with the Human Race. It was because of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. What should I do?"
Sect Master Tongtian grew anxious.
Chu Yan said:
"The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation is incomplete. The most important piece, the Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram, is still in Hongjun's hands. Do you understand now, Sect Master?"
Thump...
Something inside Sect Master Tongtian stirred.
"Human Master, how do you know so much?"
Chu Yan only smiled.
"Because I'm a Variable. You don't need to ask any more, Sect Master. Just remember that I have no intention of harming you."
"All right."
Sect Master Tongtian didn't press him. Chu Yan continued:
"There's an object on Buzhou Mountain. If you obtain and refine it, you'll gain another Innate Supreme Treasure. It can even suppress Interception Sect's destiny."
"What? Human Master, tell me quickly."
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