Ran Deng Was Stunned: He'd Reached the Golden Immortal of the Origin Peak Just Like That?

Above the North Sea, beyond the vast expanse of water.

A shadowy figure silently concealed itself within the layers of Chaos Energy Flow.

It was none other than the Ran Deng.

His grey robe blended almost seamlessly into the surrounding darkness, and he held the Spirit Coffin Lamp in his hand.

The lamplight was dim and burned quietly, exuding a sense of desolation and concealment, completely masking his aura.

Without careful examination, its existence would be difficult to detect.

The Ran Deng's deep eyes were fixed intently on the depths of the seabed fissure below, piercing through all the barriers.

He had already arrived here.

While Xuandu was talking to the Black Tortoise, he had already quietly lurked there, listening to everything.

When Xuandu actually wanted to recruit the North Sea Black Tortoise into the Interception Sect, Ran Deng was shocked.

How could he not know the reputation of the North Sea Black Tortoise?

Those ancient beings who bear the weight of destiny have such immense karmic Karma even Sage must consider them.

Xuandu actually dared to make this request?

Does Tongtian really dare to accept it?

When the decree of the Sect Leader Tongtian was issued, the Jie Sect's Fortune surged, Black Tortoise formally joined the sect...

A tremendous wave of emotion surged within Ran Deng's heart!

"Tongtian... What a magnificent spirit!"

His thin fingers tightened slightly, and a dark light flickered in his eyes.

The Interception Sect Karma!

Moreover, judging from the soaring momentum of his fortune, Tongtian was not afraid at all; on the contrary, he was happy to see it happen.

"Could it be... that Tongtian possesses the means to Defy Fate of the Black Tortoise?"

The thought flashed through my mind, but I quickly suppressed it with the Ran Deng.

impossible.

The destiny of those Mandate of Supporting Heaven is Heavenly Dao's Predetermined Number, and even Sage cannot change it.

Tongtian with immense power, one cannot truly reverse the Heavenly Dao if one is not in harmony with it.

"However... even so, the entry of the Black Tortoise into the sect is more beneficial than harmful to the Interception Sect."

Ran Deng quickly calculated in his mind.

"If the merit truly falls into the Interception Sect... then the future..."

A glint of greed flashed in his eyes.

Merit, especially such Great Merit that supports heaven and saves the world, is an irresistible temptation for any cultivator.

If only a little bit could be shared...

However, Ran Deng quickly composed himself.

The most important thing right now is to complete the task of learning a lesson from the Yuanshi Tianzun Venerable.

He originally planned to wait until Xuandu left Black Tortoise's side before taking the opportunity to teach Xuandu a lesson.

As for Tongtian? Yuanshi will handle that.

Besides, I'm just teaching him a lesson; I doubt Tongtian would be so petty.

What Ran Deng never expected was...

Xuandu actually broke through directly in front of the Black Tortoise?

"Hunyuan Late Stage?"

Ran Deng's pupils contracted sharply, and for the first time, a clear look of astonishment appeared on his face.

A hundred years ago, on the East Sea Coast, Xuandu was only in the Hunyuan Early Stage, yet he was able to withstand the Ci Tie and confront the Three Sages.

A century of seclusion, and to break through to the mid-stage—that's already defying the heavens.

How much time has passed since then?

From the time Xuandu left Golden Ao Island until now, it has only been a few days at most!

In just a short time, from the mid-game to the late game?

This is beyond just being unbelievable!

"This child must possess a shocking secret!"

The Ran Deng's eyes gleamed with a dark light, its greed almost impossible to conceal.

To enable a cultivator to break through realms consecutively in such a short period of time...

If he could obtain such an opportunity...

However, before he could think about it further...

Below, on the seabed, Xuandu's aura... surged once again!

"Still breaking through?"

Ran Deng trembled, almost losing control of his concealed aura.

He stared intently at the scene below, where the Green Light Wheel grew ever more dazzling, and the Daoist aura became increasingly solid.

A terrifying pressure, surpassing even the later stages and infinitely approaching the peak, is rapidly gathering!

"Peak of the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal realm?"

The Ran Deng opened its mouth, but no sound came out.

The unchanging indifference and profundity on his face shattered completely at this moment, turning into a blank and horrified expression!

From late game to peak?

Completed in one go?

How is that possible?

Even the Innate God Demon needed a long period of accumulation to break through a minor realm.

Xuandu... what gives him the right?

"Could it be... North Sea Black Tortoise?"

Ran Deng abruptly turned his head to look at the massive, dark golden figure deep within the crack, as large as a mountain.

"The Black Tortoise joined the sect, and its fortune returned to it? But even with the Fortune Blessing, there is absolutely no way that a Primordial Origin Golden Immortal could break through two realms in an instant!"

"Unless..."

An even more terrifying thought flashed through Ran Deng's mind.

"Unless Xuandu's cultivation method is something completely extraordinary!"

Once the thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.

Yes!

Only in this way can we explain Xuandu's illogical breakthrough speed!

Only methods different from those of the present can Transcendence his understanding.

"No wonder... no wonder he Hundred Year Hunyuan, no wonder he dared to recruit Myriad Human Race, no wonder he wanted to recruit the North Sea Black Tortoise..."

A flash of understanding crossed the Ran Deng's eyes, which then turned into greed!

If he could obtain this Devouring Method...

Perhaps the Quasi-Saint Shackles have plagued him for countless years can truly be broken!

Even... glimpsed that supreme holy position!

"This child... must not be allowed to live!"

The killing intent in Ran Deng's heart surged.

Xuandu possesses too many secrets and his opportunities are too extraordinary.

If we can capture him alive and force him to reveal the Devouring Method...

Then he Ran Deng and soar to great heights!

As for the slight punishment instructed by the Yuanshi Tianzun Venerable...

Screw that slight punishment!

With such an opportunity before us, who cares about the decrees of the Sage?

As long as he does it cleanly and then disappears into the Chaos, even the Tongtian cannot harm him!

With this thought in mind, Ran Deng no longer hesitated.

He took a deep breath, held the Spirit Coffin Lamp to his chest, and formed a mudra with his hands.

"Buzz..."

The dim yellow lamplight suddenly flickered, and a sense of desolate stillness and death permeated the air.

Within the flickering lamplight, the faint, illusory image of a coffin could be seen, emanating a chilling aura.

The Ran Deng is about to be lit.

Taking advantage of Xuandu's critical breakthrough moment, when his mind was focused and his defenses were at their weakest...

One strike, one kill!

No, it was capture alive!

He wanted to force out the Devouring Method!

However.

Just as the Ran Deng's magical power reached its peak and he was about to make his move...

"Buzz..."

Deep within the crack below, the North Sea Black Tortoise, which had been lying still, suddenly... raised its head.

A pair of Chaos eyes pierced through the vast ocean, through the Chaos Energy Flow, and through layers of hidden restrictions...

It landed straight down where the Ran Deng was hidden!

Their eyes met.

Ran Deng froze!

Were we discovered?

How is that possible?

He used the Spirit Coffin Lamp to conceal the secrets of Heavenly Secret and hide his aura, so the North Sea Black Tortoise, Quasi-Saint Peak, should not have been able to detect it.

This North Sea Black Tortoise... it can see right through me?

Before Ran Deng could figure it out...

The enormous, mountain-like head of the North Sea Black Tortoise twitched slightly.

A Spiritual Sense containing supreme majesty exploded directly within the depths of Ran Deng's mind!

"Roll."