Dao Ancestor Hongjun's Worry!

The Primordial World's mighty beings who had severed their divine senses in advance would lose, at most, a little.

However, Jieyin and Daoist Zhun Ti, who had directly faced the Sun Star Loli's casual strike, were not so fortunate.

Although the two had already entered the realm of Great Luo Golden Immortals and possessed a Xiantian Spiritual Treasure such as the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, no lone Great Luo Golden Immortal dared provoke them when the brothers joined forces.

After all, if you wanted to duel either one of them, Jieyin and Zhun Ti would stick together like conjoined twins.

A duel?

That did not exist. There was only ganging up on opponents.

"Zhun Ti! Run!"

"Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, reveal yourself!"

The two men's expressions changed drastically as they faced the collapse of the Primordial World's space.

Even Great Luo Golden Immortals did not dare meet its edge head-on. If they fell into the Chaos World, they would be dead beyond doubt.

The glazed-colored Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree was one of the Top Ten Xiantian Spiritual Treasures. It was also formed from Daoist Zhun Ti's true body, so its might needed no explanation. It could be used all the way to the Sage realm and still serve as a trump card.

"Waaah—"

Zhun Ti and Jieyin fled without pause.

They tried to escape the area affected by the spatial collapse, but how could a casual strike comparable to a Sage's be so easily resisted?

Even with the protection of a Xiantian Spiritual Treasure, the two were instantly beaten into a critically wounded, near-death state. Their bodies, radiating Buddhist light, seemed about to shatter completely. They swayed unsteadily, liable to perish at any moment.

At that moment, Hongjun was in a Dao Field, holding the Jade Plate of Creation as Dao rhythms continuously circulated around him.

"So that's how it is. No wonder the heavenly secrets had changed earlier."

"So the Sun Star has awakened. It is a top-tier Innate Deity."

"Every living being in the Primordial World depends on the Sun Star for survival and owes her a vast debt of Karmic Retribution. Even I am no exception."

"..."

Hongjun spoke with a bitter smile.

Where there was cause, there was effect. Karmic Retribution in the Primordial World had to be repaid. Otherwise, one's thoughts would remain obstructed, making breakthroughs impossible and causing cultivation speed to plummet.

In more severe cases, one would face punishment from the Heavenly Dao. A single bolt of heavenly lightning would be enough to make one suffer terribly.

The Sun Star had developed spiritual awareness, and her strength was clearly above the Quasi-Sage Peak.

This was not good news. It meant that if she wished to abandon her post, then aside from the unconscious Heavenly Dao, no one could stop her from leaving.

The Primordial World could endure being without the Sun Star for a short time.

But if it lasted too long, disaster would strike. It could even reach a critical point of life and death.

"The Sun Star seems to dislike those two bald donkeys."

"They are merely two Great Luo Golden Immortals. Should I kill them?"

"Strange. Those two bald donkeys actually share some Karmic Retribution with me. I can only let them fend for themselves."

"..."

To Hongjun, who stood at the Quasi-Sage Peak,

two mere Great Luo Golden Immortals were insignificant. Even if they wielded Xiantian Spiritual Treasures, if he wanted them dead, he could send them to heaven in minutes and make them leave this beautiful world forever.

Reincarnation and rebuilding one's cultivation did not exist yet. After all, Ancestral Witch Houtu had not yet created Reincarnation.

However, after using the Jade Plate of Creation's power to deduce their Karmic Retribution with himself, Hongjun could only give up for the time being.

What a waste of an opportunity to befriend the Sun Star.

"Still, the Sun Star cannot remain away from her post for too long."

"For the sake of all living beings in the Primordial World, I must make the trip myself."

"The direction the Sun Star traveled is where the Heavenly Dao's Blessing and Merit descended earlier. Could it be that some divine treasure capable of moving even the Sun Star has appeared there?!"

"..."

Hongjun carefully performed his calculations.

Yet all he saw was a shroud of mist. He could not calculate any result at all.

This was the first time he had encountered such a situation since obtaining the Jade Plate of Creation. The other party's status was far above his own!

As the future Dao Ancestor and a Sage who intended to merge with the Heavenly Dao, he naturally could not stand by and watch the Primordial World be destroyed. At this moment, he had to act personally and invite the Sun Star back to her proper place.

As for fighting her?

What a joke. Not only did he owe the Sun Star an enormous debt of Karmic Retribution,

but in terms of strength, she was a top-tier Innate Deity with power entirely comparable to an Intermediate Chaos Demon God!

If he tried to force the issue, he would be beaten into a little pancake in minutes. He did not think he could withstand the Extreme Flame that burned everything to ash. The Sun Star was clearly a level stronger than him.

"Ah, I never expected there to be so many variables."

"..."

Hongjun sighed and spoke calmly.

The war among the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Clans had been instigated by Devil Ancestor Luohou. How could Hongjun fail to see that?

Devil Ancestor Luohou mainly cultivated Karmic Debt, so naturally, the more slaughter there was, the better. Moreover, this was an open scheme. Even if they knew it was his plot, the Three Clans were all proud by nature, and bloodshed had already awakened their ferocity.

It was not something he could resolve with a few words. Forceful intervention might even bring about his own death.

After all, Ancestor Dragon, Primordial Phoenix, and First Qilin were all Quasi-Sage Peak experts.

If any two of them disliked him and joined forces against him, Devil Ancestor Luohou would not even need to act personally. Hongjun would be beaten to death amid laughter.

"I only hope there will not be any more variables this time."

"..."

With a thought, Hongjun's figure vanished from the Dao Field.

The Primordial World was vast and boundless. Sometimes, even Quasi-Sage experts needed time to reach their destination...