The moment Ancestor Hong Yun finished speaking, Qing Xuan was already wearing an expression of helpless amusement. Hong Yun really did play by his own rules.
At the same time, Qing Xuan clearly saw Nuwa give Ancestor Hong Yun a thumbs-up. In an instant, he understood roughly what was going on.
Fu Xi put away his wine gourd and smiled wryly. "Things are about to get lively in the Primordial Wilderness. After all, how many people have sought the Primordial Violet Qi and failed to obtain it?"
Ancestor Hong Yun paid no mind to the uproar his words might cause. He continued savoring his wine and eating sashimi.
He even turned to Nuwa and asked, "Fellow Daoist Nuwa, do you think Ming He will really come? After all, he's the only one in the Primordial Wilderness who still has a Twelve Petals Lotus Platform."
Nuwa smiled as she replied, "Besides the Twelve Petals Karma Red Lotus in Ming He's hands, isn't there also the Twelve Petals World Destroying Black Lotus?"
"I'd even prefer it if someone brought the Twelve Petals World Destroying Black Lotus to trade for your Primordial Violet Qi. As for the Twelve Petals Karma Red Lotus, Houtu and I can just go to the Nether Blood Sea and take it from Ming He ourselves."
Ancestor Hong Yun's eyes lit up. "That wouldn't be bad at all. Just don't forget to call me when the time comes. We can help Fellow Daoist Qing Xuan complete the Five Great Lotus Platforms together."
Only then did Zhen Yuanzi finally understand Hong Yun's intentions. He also glanced at the lotus flowers in the Three Lights Divine Water Pool.
Besides a few Pure World White Lotuses, the pool also contained one lotus radiating Creation Clear Light and five radiating Merit Golden Light.
But at the moment, they were nothing more than a few lotus leaves. They hadn't even grown buds yet. Judging by their appearance, they must have been planted recently.
He smiled and said, "Hong Yun's idea is a little rash. It could even throw the entire Primordial Wilderness into chaos, but it's still a good way to resolve the matter."
Time drifted by as they discussed the Dao. In the blink of an eye, a hundred years had passed.
One day, Qing Xuan abruptly opened his eyes and looked up at the sky. "Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, the people looking to make a deal with you have arrived."
Ancestor Hong Yun set down his wine cup and slowly rose to his feet. He saluted everyone, then strode straight out of Fangzhang Island.
In the next moment, Ancestor Hong Yun stood suspended in midair, his red robes fluttering in the wind. He held aloft a cloud of shimmering purple light: the Primordial Violet Qi. Several powerful auras were already closing in over the sea.
The arrivals were Kunpeng and the others. His eyes burned with resentment and greed as he glared at Ancestor Hong Yun in the air. "Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, if you hadn't given up your seat in Zixiao Palace back then, I wouldn't have lost my Saint Position. So the Primordial Violet Qi rightfully belongs to me."
Ancestor Hong Yun smiled. "Don't be in such a hurry, Fellow Daoist. I said I'd trade it for a Twelve Petals Lotus Platform. If you have one, you can take the Primordial Violet Qi whenever you like."
Kunpeng snorted. "And what if I take it by force? Do you really think your cultivation is enough to defeat me?"
The moment Kunpeng finished speaking, Zhen Yuanzi stepped in front of Hong Yun. The Earth Book Shan Hai Jing floated above his head, releasing streams of Xuanhuang Qi.
"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, if you truly intend to seize the Primordial Violet Qi by force, you'll have to get past me first."
At the same time, two beams of light descended from the sky and transformed beside Kunpeng into two men dressed in Emperor Robes. The Two Emperors of the Demon Race had arrived.
"Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, although I don't have a Twelve Petals Lotus Platform, I'm willing to offer ten Innate Spiritual Treasures in exchange for the Primordial Violet Qi."
Tai Yi spoke politely, but his oppressive aura swept over Ancestor Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi like a tidal wave.
Di Jun stood beside Tai Yi, River Diagram and Luo Book circling him. "I promise that if Fellow Daoist Hong Yun is willing to part with the Primordial Violet Qi, at least two of the ten Innate Spiritual Treasures will be top-grade."
Hong Yun smiled. "It seems neither of you has a Twelve Petals Lotus Platform. Then I can only apologize: the Primordial Violet Qi isn't meant for either of you."
"Of course, if you're willing to trade the Eastern Emperor Bell or the River Diagram and Luo Book, I might consider it."
Ancestor Hong Yun's words infuriated Tai Yi. He held the Eastern Emperor Bell in his hand and headed toward Hong Yun, clearly intending to seize the Primordial Violet Qi by force.
Just then, chants rang out from the West. A moment later, the Two Sages of the West arrived on auspicious clouds.
Daoist Zhun Ti wore a compassionate expression as he said, "Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, this treasure isn't meant for you. If you insist on keeping it, you may invite disaster."
Ancestor Hong Yun looked at the Two Sages of the West, then said, "Have you two come to see me today to settle the Karma of the seat I gave up in Zixiao Palace?"
His words left the Two Sages of the West speechless. In the end, Daoist Zhun Ti shamelessly replied, "What are you talking about, Fellow Daoist Hong Yun? My elder brother and I never took your cushion. You gave it to Qing Xuan. How could you expect us to repay that Karma?"
The Sanqing had also rushed over from Kunlun Mountain. Laozi remained expressionless, while Tongtian looked rather excited.
Yuanshi Tianzun spoke up. "Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, the Primordial Violet Qi was bestowed by our master. How can you give it away as you please?"
"If you don't want it, you can hand it over to me. I'll take it to Zixiao Palace and let our master decide what to do with it."
On Fangzhang Island, Qing Xuan and the others watched everything unfolding outside. Hearing Yuanshi Tianzun's words, Qing Xuan shook his head helplessly.
"Yuanshi Tianzun really never learns. He's always claiming to represent the orthodox path of the Heavenly Dao. He's forever using the Heavenly Mandate to throw his weight around. What a fine lackey Hong Jun has."
Nuwa smiled at Qing Xuan. "Little Gourd Vine, why don't you go out and beat him up again? Maybe he'll learn his lesson."
Qing Xuan shook his head. "No rush. Let's let the bullets fly a little longer."
Nuwa was baffled by Qing Xuan's words. She didn't understand what he meant by letting the bullets fly a little longer. Still, she didn't press him for an explanation and simply watched the spectacle.
After all, Nuwa was already used to Qing Xuan occasionally blurting out words she couldn't understand.
With the Sanqing and the Two Sages of the West arriving, Di Jun and Tai Yi had already realized that the Primordial Violet Qi was beyond their reach.
Their cultivation alone was no match for these figures. And setting that aside, the others were Dao Ancestor's disciples, which made them far more qualified to obtain the Primordial Violet Qi.
Kunpeng, however, had no intention of giving up. Obtaining the Primordial Violet Qi had long since become an obsession of his, so he spoke up. "I should have had a Saint Position in Zixiao Palace back then. It was only because that do-gooder Hong Yun gave up his seat that I lost mine."
"So the Primordial Violet Qi should naturally be compensation for me. Besides, you already have Primordial Violet Qi yourselves. Why compete with me for it?"
Unfortunately, no one paid Kunpeng's words any attention. The Sanqing and the Two Sages of the West hadn't even looked at him once.
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