The two of them instantly understood. This was punishment from the Great Dao, and it was also meant to keep them from fighting each other.
Otherwise, they would be struck by lightning.
After a moment, the two finally recovered.
"Chu Yan, you're lucky to be alive, but this isn't over. Just you wait."
"Same to you, Hongjun. One day, I'll kill you."
After leaving those harsh words behind, Hongjun returned to the Purple Cloud Palace and roared:
"Come to the Purple Cloud Palace at once!"
His voice reached the ears of the Six Sages.
The other Sages immediately headed for the Purple Cloud Palace. At that moment, Sect Master Tongtian appeared and asked:
"Human Master, how are you?"
Sect Master Tongtian was deeply concerned.
"Thank you for your concern, Sect Master. I was lucky—I didn't die."
Sect Master Tongtian asked:
"That was a close call. You nearly triggered the Immeasurable Tribulation."
Chu Yan then briefly explained what had happened, and Sect Master Tongtian drew in a sharp breath.
"I never thought the Great Dao would intervene. Human Master, it seems this time things really went too far."
"Indeed. But for the sake of the Human Race, I had no choice."
With a sigh, Chu Yan's expression suddenly turned stern.
"No one is allowed to lay a finger on the Human Race. Even if I have to risk everything—even if the Primordial World is plunged into the Immeasurable Tribulation—I won't hesitate."
Hearing Chu Yan's resolve, Sect Master Tongtian nodded.
"Time is short. I have to go to the Purple Cloud Palace at once. Take care, Human Master."
"You too."
In the next moment, Sect Master Tongtian disappeared. Only then did Chu Yan chuckle.
"So, did we win this battle or lose it?"
Had they won? Then why couldn't Chu Yan feel