No! Hongjun Definitely Has a Conspiracy

"To be frank with you all, I already know the Heavenly Secrets. If we forcibly break through this Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, Fellow Daoist Yin Yang will die, Fellow Daoist Qiankun will die, and Fellow Daoist Yang Mei will exhaust his origin and flee into Chaos, never to return to the Primordial World again. Even with such consequences, do you still wish to enter the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation?"

"What!!!"

Everyone present couldn't help but exclaim in shock.

"You... how do you know this?"

Yang Mei's expression turned strange. Hongjun actually revealed the Heavenly Secrets?

How peculiar.

Could there be some other scheme?

Or perhaps it was a tactic of retreating to advance, telling half-truths to scare them away?

Yes, that must be it.

The Heavenly Secrets he told them were true, but not entirely true. They weren't the Heavenly Secrets of now, but of the future.

If they delayed, and after Luohu's influence grew, they would have to break the formation then. Luohu would naturally be able to achieve such an outcome.

But now, Luohu's influence hasn't grown yet. If they were a bit more cautious, how could such a thing happen?

Hongjun, you old fox! I don't believe a word you say, you wicked old man.

Believing he had figured out Hongjun's intentions, Yang Mei let out a cold laugh.

No matter what Hongjun said, he was determined to drag him into the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation today.

Either they live together, or they die together. Let's see what he does.

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun, how did you know?"

At this moment, Old Ancestor Yin Yang and Old Ancestor Qiankun were both very curious. Why could Hongjun predict the outcome of this battle so clearly?

"Because I have understood the Heavenly Secrets."

Hongjun said:

"The result of forcibly breaking the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation is predetermined. As long as we engage, this will be the outcome."

The Great Tribulation had not yet begun, and the Heavenly Secrets were clear. Even if Hongjun wasn't the Great Dao, he could see it clearly within the Jade Disk of Creation.

The outcome of this battle: two dead, one in seclusion, one survivor.

The survivor was naturally Hongjun, the one in seclusion was Yang Mei, and the dead... need I say more? It was Old Ancestor Yin Yang and Old Ancestor Qiankun.

The result of this battle was predetermined, no matter when it occurred.

After all, the Primordial World had not yet been thoroughly disrupted by Transmigrators. Even if Hongjun, the Great Dao, didn't change the rules, the Heavenly Dao would still operate this way.

This was fate, a fate arranged by the Heavenly Dao.

Of course, as the Great Dao, Hongjun could alter these rules at will and change their destinies.

He could do it, but there was no need.

Firstly, arbitrarily changing destinies was not good. The butterfly effect was real and could affect innocent native beings.

Secondly, why should he, Hongjun, change the fate of two wretched Transmigrators?

Transmigrators were, in essence, enemies. If he, the Great Dao, were not awake, the world would likely have had an unknown amount of energy stolen by them.

They came to steal energy. Although the Transmigrators were unaware, they all aimed to trample Hongjun, roam the Primordial World, and marry goddesses. Hongjun saw no need to keep them around.

However, it was against the rules for the Great Dao to directly hunt Transmigrators.

If the Great Dao directly intervened, who would continue to send Transmigrators?

If Transmigrators weren't sent, how would Hongjun gain so much energy?

Therefore, Hongjun would not act against the Transmigrators, giving other Great Daos the illusion.

That is, he, the Great Dao, was in a dormant state. When the final harvest came, other Great Daos would merely think that the Transmigrators had gone too far and awakened this Great Dao.

In this battle, Hongjun didn't need to use the Great Dao Power at all, because it was all within the original trajectory of fate set by the Heavenly Dao.

This was clearly arranged by the Heavenly Dao.

The outcome of this battle was certain.

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun seems to be the furthest ahead of us in understanding the Heavenly Secrets."

Old Ancestor Yin Yang said with a smile, his eyes filled with a hint of envy and relief.

For the sake of the beings in the Primordial World, what was there to fear in death?

Death would be a release.

Of course, not dying was best.

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun, if Luohu doesn't show himself, we have no other choice."

Old Ancestor Qiankun sighed slightly from the side.

He, too, wished to live.

But fate willed otherwise; some things were predetermined.

Since it's fated, we can only face it.

At least the billions of lives in the Primordial World are safe.

"That's right, this battle is inevitable. In this world, only we can stop Luohu."

Yang Mei nodded and said:

"We must enter the Four Swords of Zhu Xian formation and eliminate Luohu."

Hongjun, no matter how you try to scare me, it's useless. They believed your words, but I don't!

Luohu isn't that strong right now.

With the four of us working together, he can't possibly imagine losing.

"Although I, Old Ancestor Yin Yang, am not a good person, I know what needs to be done... This is not just for the billions of lives in the Primordial World. Even if we don't act now, we will surely die by Luohu's hand one day in the future. Since fate is set, what's wrong with me, Old Ancestor Yin Yang, sacrificing myself for these billions of lives in the Primordial World?"

Old Ancestor Yin Yang continued:

"Why don't we give it a shot? Perhaps there's still a chance to survive! The Heavenly Dao has fifty, the fixed number is forty-nine, and one escapes. We still have a sliver of hope."

"My three Fellow Daoists are righteous, this humble one admires you!"

Hongjun bowed to Yang Mei, Qiankun, and Yin Yang.

To be honest, Hongjun felt a newfound respect for Old Ancestor Yin Yang at this moment.

Among the four back then, perhaps only this one truly cared about the billions of lives in the Primordial World?

Of course, Old Ancestor Qiankun wasn't bad either; he also had the common people in his heart.

As for Yang Mei... Hongjun didn't know how to interpret him, but he could tell that Yang Mei didn't just want to change his own fate, but also the fate of these two old friends.

It would be even better if he wasn't so hostile towards him.

It turns out that Transmigrators can be good people too.

"My Fellow Daoists, Luohu has set up a grand formation. It cannot be broken unless the four of us simultaneously take the four swords. Anyone extra will not be of assistance and might even sacrifice their lives in vain. Furthermore, Fellow Daoist Wangshu's fate is not tied to this. In my humble opinion, how about Fellow Daoist Wangshu stays outside to guard the formation?"

Hongjun looked deeply at Wangshu.

He had to admit that this girl was very beautiful, radiating the Way of Taiyin all over her.

But her fate was not within this Four Swords of Zhu Xian formation; instead, she would transform into the moon.

"Hahahaha, Fellow Daoist Hongjun, are you perhaps worried about Fellow Daoist Wangshu getting hurt?"

Old Ancestor Yin Yang laughed heartily.

Yes, this old brother misunderstood, thinking Hongjun's deep gaze held some affection for her.

Hongjun: "..."

"Fellow Daoist, please don't speak nonsense. The Heavenly Secrets are clear: Fellow Daoist Wangshu's fate is not here. This humble one is merely acting in accordance with the heavens to avoid any unforeseen accidents."

But his explanation only made things worse...

Wangshu's face turned red, and her watery eyes looked at Hongjun.

Hmm... Fellow Daoist Hongjun is indeed different, and his appearance isn't a result of some transformation technique.

"Ahem, Yin Yang, we should consider Fellow Daoist Wangshu's feelings. Some things are better left unsaid; we can know them in our hearts."

Old Ancestor Qiankun coughed twice, patted Old Ancestor Yin Yang on the shoulder, and then gave Hongjun a knowing look.

Hongjun: "..."

You know again.

"Uh..."

Everyone present was speechless.

Yang Mei was even more speechless. Were all the Old Ancestors of the Primordial World like this?

He suddenly felt that changing his habits from his past life over the years was a mistake.

"Alright, enough idle talk. The Four Swords of Zhu Xian combined are already equivalent to an Innate Supreme Treasure. Now, with the addition of the Zhu Xian Formation Diagram, their power has increased severalfold."

Hongjun's expression turned serious, and he said earnestly:

"We must remember to proceed with caution and not fall into that formation."

Hongjun smiled slightly: "My three Fellow Daoists, I look forward to sitting and discussing the Dao with you after we've dealt with Luohu."

Hongjun truly looked forward to this. Under their fated destiny, could they become that one that escapes?

Hongjun now recognized Old Ancestor Yin Yang and was willing to call him a Fellow Daoist.

Those novels and such were indeed written poorly. Which of these early Old Ancestors of the Primordial World wasn't someone who loved the Primordial World deeply?

Although they had their own selfish motives, they could have easily avoided the world and fled into Chaos when facing Luohu, thus surviving completely.

Even after knowing their fate, they stepped forward without hesitation to sacrifice themselves for the billions of lives in the Primordial World.

Such people deserved Hongjun's address of "Fellow Daoist."

"Hahahaha, Fellow Daoist Hongjun, this humble one also looks forward to it. I'll go to the south."

Old Ancestor Yin Yang let out a laugh and walked into the southern entrance of the sword formation.

He was quite carefree.

"Haha, this Daoist is also looking forward to it. Fellow Daoists, take care!"

Old Ancestor Qiankun clasped his fists and laughed, then walked into the western entrance.

Old Ancestor Yang Mei cast a solemn glance at Hongjun and finally chose to enter from the north.

As long as everyone entered this formation, Luohu would surely die!

That way, he wouldn't have to live in constant fear anymore.

How many times during his cultivation had inner demons arisen? Every time, Old Ancestor Yang Mei would see a scene.

He himself was slain by Luohu's sword, and then he burned his last trace of origin to escape into the Chaos, followed by... Hongjun tearfully licking the wounds.

After this battle, this nightmare could finally end.

Without a doubt, the eastern side was to be entered by Hongjun.

This was the will of heaven.

Even knowing that he had a ninety-nine percent chance of dying, he still entered the great formation without hesitation, even with a resolve to die...

Of course, only Yang Mei felt that everything he did was defying heaven, changing fate, and seeking a sliver of survival for himself, a chance to exist in the Primordial World.

"Fellow Daoist Wangshu, if any Daoist friend happens to fall later, you must immediately take their place."

Hongjun turned and entrusted Wangshu with a sentence.

"I understand, Fellow Daoist Hongjun. Please proceed."

Wangshu nodded.

Among the people present, whether it was Hongjun, Qiankun, Yang Mei, or Yin Yang, none of them could be considered truly good people.

But there was one difference.

If any one of them were to become a Sage, they would leave a way out for their fellow Daoists. Only if Luohu became a Sage would he absolutely not leave any room for others!

They came here, claiming it was for justice, for righteousness, for the Primordial World, but in reality, it was more for their own survival.

Only by surviving could they better protect the billions of living beings in the Primordial World. lol.jpg

Of course, Hongjun was an exception. He didn't reside in the Purple Heaven Palace in the Chaos; he was purely here to experience life.

And the harvest from experiencing life was these fellow Daoists.

This was the first time he had felt the simple and honest atmosphere of the Primordial World.

The straightforward Yin Yang and Qiankun, Yang Mei who always wanted to show off and scheme against him, and Wangshu, whom he had "just met" a thousand years ago.

Although Wangshu truly cared for the Primordial World and came for the billions of living beings within it... her strength was not enough to be at the forefront; it was a futile effort.

As Hongjun, Great Immortal Yang Mei, Old Ancestor Yin Yang, and Old Ancestor Qiankun entered the formation together, Luohu immediately activated the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.

The four divine swords of killing immediately flashed with ten thousand rays of red light, and sword qi that shattered Chaos erupted from the four treasured swords.

Each of these sword qi was equivalent to Luohu's full-power strike.

This was the terrifying aspect of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation; even if a Sage were to use it, it could still infinitely amplify the Sage's sword qi.

Therefore, it was not an empty saying that the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation could not be broken unless four Sages arrived together.

Fortunately, the one controlling the formation now was not a Sage, but a Quasi-Sage. Otherwise, if a Quasi-Sage entered the formation, they would likely turn into blood mist instantly.

In an instant!

Within the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, endless sword qi transformed into a howling gale, stirring the power of Qiankun. The power of Chaos, Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind surged.

Thunderous collisions, mountains shaking, red light appearing, lightning dancing like snakes, and in a flash, ethereal clouds and mist obscured the eyes.

If a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal were to enter the formation amidst this fierce sword qi gale, they would likely vanish into thin air.

As the sword qi crisscrossed, the heavens and earth lost their color, and the sun and moon lost their light.

At this moment, tens of thousands of figures outside the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation watched the battle within, their hearts filled with awe.

These were cultivators who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

There were members of the Dragon Clan, the Qilin Clan, the Phoenix Clan, as well as various rogue cultivators and innate beings.

An innate being, a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, accidentally touched the sword qi gale of the Absolute Immortal Sword and instantly turned into blood mist.

Hongjun entered the eastern formation entrance, which was precisely the Immortal Slaying Gate!

Before him lay endless, turbulent, fierce sword qi.

Facing the boundless sword qi, his expression was calm. With a wave of his hand, a pitch-black long banner appeared in his hand. He threw it towards the void above, and it transformed into a colossal entity that blotted out the sky.

A gray, hazy Chaos aura spread out from all directions. This giant banner trembled slightly, and endless Chaos sword qi shot out from within it, no less powerful than the Immortal Slaying sword qi.

This treasure was named the Pangu Banner!

With the Innate Supreme Treasure Pangu Banner, Hongjun's body could be protected from the Immortal Slaying sword qi.

Old Ancestor Yin Yang entered the Immortal Slaughtering Gate. The Immortal Slaughtering Sword's primary function was killing. With just one sweep of its sword light, a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal would instantly vanish, their soul shattered.

Old Ancestor Yin Yang's face showed confidence. With a wave of his large hand, a black and white Dao diagram he had prepared earlier appeared out of thin air. This was precisely the Innate Supreme Treasure Taiji Diagram!

The Taiji Diagram was said to be able to suppress the Primordial Chaos, increase fortune, and stabilize Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind.

As this diagram appeared, heaven and earth were instantly divided into black and white, separating the pure from the turbid. A golden bridge emerged, stabilizing the Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind under the Immortal Slaughtering Sword.

Waves of treasure light illuminated millions of miles of the world, with streams of auspicious light and myriad strands of auspicious energy, like the heavenly merit bestowed when Pangu died creating heaven.