Jieyin and Zhun Ti: Opportunity Knocks?

After the sermon concluded, the great powers began to disperse one after another. Duke of the East, brimming with high spirits, immediately began attempting to win over these powerful figures to establish his own faction.

Some paid him heed, while others ignored him entirely.

Many of the great powers were in a rush to return and sever their obsessions to attain the realm of Quasi-Saint; naturally, they had no desire to entertain this petty man who had merely tasted a bit of success.

Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian, seeing Houtu depart, followed suit immediately, their gazes unkind—it was clear they intended to settle old scores.

Duke of the East was met with a cold shoulder; the Three Pure Ones left in such a hurry that they didn't even glance at him, treating him as if he were thin air.

Unable to swallow his frustration, Duke of the East suddenly saw Di Jun, Tai Yi, Zhenyuanzi, and Red Cloud preparing to leave as well, so he spoke up with a smile.

"Fellow Daoists, do you have a moment to converse?"

"No time."

Di Jun and the others tossed this single sentence over their shoulders and strode away, likewise not sparing him a glance.

The smile on Duke of the East's face stiffened, then gradually turned gloomy.

Although his position as the Head of Male Immortals was somewhat suspect, surely they could at least grant him this small amount of face?

"I hope you can remain this arrogant..."

He watched the backs of Di Jun and the others as they departed, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

Elsewhere, seeing Di Jun and Tai Yi depart, Jieyin and Zhun Ti also left Purple Heaven Palace.

"Senior Brother, Zhenyuanzi and Red Cloud are with the Golden Crows; I fear it will be difficult for us to make a move!" Zhun Ti asked, his expression pensive, his eyes flashing with killing intent.

This was their best chance for revenge—to collect some interest now, and once they returned to sever their obsessions and become Quasi-Saints, they would march upon the Sun Star.

That was the plan, but with Zhenyuanzi and Red Cloud now by the Golden Crows' side, if they were to strike, those two would likely assist the Golden Crows.

"No matter. I do not believe they can stay together forever. We shall follow and wait for an opportunity. If no chance arises, we will return to sever our obsessions. Once we become Quasi-Saints, we shall descend upon the Sun Star and wipe out the Golden Crows in one fell swoop."

Jieyin said calmly, his demeanor composed and confident; he had already grasped the method to sever his benevolent obsession, and the realm of Quasi-Saint was within his reach.

If they could not take their revenge this time, he would simply wait until he attained the Quasi-Saint realm and step onto the Sun Star himself.

By then, would it not be wonderful to settle the score with all three Golden Crows at once?

Thus, he was not panicked, nor was he in any rush.

It was only that his Junior Brother lacked his composure; he would need to find an opportunity to offer some guidance.

"Then we shall do as Senior Brother says." Zhun Ti nodded, feeling that his Senior Brother's words made perfect sense. They were already at the perfection of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm; severing their obsessions would be an easy task.

Di Jun, Tai Yi, Zhenyuanzi, and Red Cloud exited the chaos.

"Fellow Daoist Di Jun, Fellow Daoist Tai Yi, we shall part ways here. We are returning to enter seclusion."

Zhenyuanzi and Red Cloud stood side by side. They had gained profound insights from this sermon, and with the Innate Spiritual Treasures in their possession, they were prepared to return and attempt to sever their obsessions.

"Very well, farewell!" Di Jun and Tai Yi said, cupping their hands in salute.

Immediately, Zhenyuanzi and Red Cloud departed together.

Just as Di Jun and Tai Yi were about to leave, they noticed shocking ripples of combat coming from the vast, distant reaches of the sky beyond the sky.

Even from such a great distance, they could still feel that heart-stopping aura.

"The Ancestral Witches and the Three Pure Ones are fighting!"

They used their divine abilities to observe and discovered that six Ancestral Witches—including Xuanming, Houtu, and Qiangliang—were surrounding and attacking the Three Pure Ones.

"These Ancestral Witches have grown stronger again!"

Di Jun said with a look of astonishment. Compared to their last encounter, these Ancestral Witches were far more powerful, possessing at least the cultivation of the late or even peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

"It seems the title of 'Pangu's Orthodox Successor' is incredibly important, whether for the Three Pure Ones or the Ancestral Witches. It appears to influence their cultivation."

"Third Brother once said that we Golden Crows are also Pangu's Orthodox Successors. I wonder if the destiny of Pangu's Orthodox Successor has any influence on us."

Tai Yi said with a smile; he still remembered the words Ling Xiao had spoken to the Three Pure Ones back at Mount Buzhou.

According to that logic, in fact, all living beings in the Primordial World could be called Pangu's Orthodox Successors.

"Let us go, we shall return to enter seclusion as well. This time, if we do not break through to the Golden Immortal of the Origin, we shall never emerge!"

Di Jun said with a firm gaze, feeling the pressure once again.

He was always on the path of feeling pressure; he had two younger brothers stronger than himself at home, and great powers stronger than himself outside.

Tai Yi nodded, and just as the two were about to leave, they suddenly felt a powerful aura descend upon them.

"Golden Crows, it has been a long time."

With halos of merit above their heads and peaceful, auspicious auras radiating from their bodies, Jieyin and Zhun Ti descended.

They had originally intended to return to the West, but they had suddenly noticed that Zhenyuanzi and Red Cloud had parted ways with the Golden Crows.

Had the opportunity not arrived just like that?

"Long time no see? Didn't we just meet at Purple Heaven Palace?" Tai Yi said with a smile, the Chaos Bell slowly hovering above his head.

Di Jun likewise summoned the River Map and Luo Scroll, sensing the undisguised killing intent from Jieyin and Zhun Ti.

"Heh, I have no desire for idle chatter. The cause of the past shall be the fruit of today—surrender your lives!"

Zhun Ti shouted coldly. There was no need for further talk; delays would only invite trouble, and this had to be settled swiftly.

Instantly, both sides moved in tacit agreement, unleashing lethal strikes from the very start. The entire void was shrouded in terrifying magical power, shaking the vast universe.

Sun Star.

Ling Xiao awoke from his cultivation. Around him, the years flowed and time danced.

He sat as if at the end of the long river of time, looking down upon all living beings, witnessing fleeting changes, a billion years passing in a single glance.

"Not bad! The Law of Time has reached the level of a Golden Immortal of the Origin..."

Ling Xiao said indifferently, a smile unable to help but grace his lips.

Ever since he absorbed the time fragments last time, his comprehension of the Law of Time had been only a step away from the level of a Golden Immortal of the Origin.

And now, during this period, he had unexpectedly fallen into a brief state of epiphany, pushing the Law of Time further to reach the level of a Golden Immortal of the Origin.

Although his cultivation base remained at the early stage of the Golden Immortal of the Origin, his strength had increased exponentially.

[Ding! Detected that Jieyin and Zhun Ti are fighting Di Jun and Tai Yi. Please make the following choice!]

[Option One: Immediately rush over, kill Jieyin and Zhun Ti, and uphold the majesty of the Golden Crow clan. Reward: The Heavenly Dao killing treasure, the God-Slaying Spear!]

[Option Two: Remain steady and do not emerge, turning a blind eye. Reward: One drop of Pangu essence blood.]

"Hm? These two choices are quite something!"

Ling Xiao's gaze sharpened as he focused on the options. The first choice not only required him to go out but also to kill Jieyin and Zhun Ti, with the reward being the Devil Ancestor Luo Hou's God-Slaying Spear.

The number one killing treasure of the Heavenly Dao!

But the question was, could Jieyin and Zhun Ti be killed at this moment?

Setting aside whether he could actually kill them, even if he forcibly slew the two, he would likely end up sacrificing himself in the process.

Disciples favored by Hongjun, the future destined Sages, were not so easily killed.

If he couldn't kill them, the reward would naturally be forfeited.

As it stood, both choices seemed the same; even without the reward, he would still have to go and save Di Jun and Tai Yi.

The second choice was to remain steady and not emerge, but even if he chose that, he would still have to go out, and the reward would naturally be lost.

Just as Ling Xiao was about to make his choice, a thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.

"Right... saving people doesn't necessarily require going there in person!"