Godslaying Spear! Wangshu's Heart Stirs!

Penglai Immortal Island.

Immortal mist curled through the air, while demonic qi ran rampant.

Holy radiance flickered around Lingxiao's body, yet beneath him sat the Twelve-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus, wreathed in demonic fire.

"Nirvana Demonic Light, Nine Nether Demon Fire!"

"After refining the World-Destroying Black Lotus, I have gained control over these two offensive divine abilities. The Nine Nether Demon Fire in particular possesses the power to burn away the heavens and annihilate the Nine Nethers; it is also the source flame of Devil Ancestor Luo Hou."

"With all my various methods, few living beings beneath the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm can stand against me. Even against an early-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, I may have a chance to slay them!"

Lingxiao's gaze was calm as he murmured to himself.

Suppressing his aura, Lingxiao looked toward the Purification-Creation Dao Palace.

Since Wangshu had entered it, she had yet to emerge even once. However, Lingxiao knew that she was cultivating in quiet focus; the Taiyin laws that occasionally leaked out were the best proof.

"The karmic bond of Dao companions is mysterious beyond measure."

"If Wangshu and I can truly forge a good union, perhaps it would be a fine thing..."

Lingxiao let out a soft sigh and gazed at the surging spiritual qi of heaven and earth.

Heavenly Dao fortune manifested within his eyes. In the vast expanse between heaven and earth, wisps of aura exuding evil and strangeness drifted continuously about before attaching themselves to the Primordial Spirits of certain living beings.

The ominous aura of calamity!

It could beguile the mind and affect one's Dao heart.

Even Heavenly Dao Saints and mighty quasi-saints could not erase it.

The Witch-Demon Calamity—the two races contending for supremacy!

The reason the two races ultimately perished together was precisely because they had been affected by the calamity, becoming immersed in slaughter and conquest.

The Investiture of the Gods Calamity would be the same.

Just as Lingxiao was deep in thought, a cold voice echoed in his mind.

[Ding! God-level selection task successfully refreshed!]

[Option One: Resolve the conflict between Primordial Celestial Worthy and Lord Tongtian. Reward: top-grade Xiantian Spiritual Treasure, Ancestral Dragon Pearl.]

[Option Two: Decisively lie flat and leave them be. Reward: Heavenly Dao baleful treasure, Godslaying Spear.]

[Option Three: Step forward and prevent the Three Pure Ones from splitting apart. Reward: Nine Heavens Resting Soil.]

Hearing the system's voice, Lingxiao raised a brow.

"Without me mediating between the Clarifying Sect and the Interception Sect, a conflict truly has erupted between these two forces. The Three Pure Ones splitting apart is now the great trend of the Heavenly Dao. Before long, Lord Tongtian will lead the Interception Sect away from Kunlun Mountain in disgrace."

"According to the history of the Primordial World, Golden Turtle Island will become the Interception Sect's next dojo. If that is the case, Lord Tongtian and I will become neighbors."

"Interesting..."

Lingxiao exhaled a breath of stale air, but his Dao heart remained undisturbed.

The Interception Sect was bringing about its own destruction. What did that have to do with him?

After the Three Pure Ones split apart, the Investiture of the Gods Calamity would begin. When the time came, the Clarifying Sect, Western Sect, and Human Sect would join forces. No matter how profound the Interception Sect's foundations were, it would surely crumble and fall apart.

"System, I choose option two!"

[Ding!]

[Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the Heavenly Dao baleful treasure, Godslaying Spear!]

Within the system space, the Godslaying Spear manifested.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lingxiao immediately took out this Heavenly Dao baleful treasure. Boundless blood-red killing light and pure demonic qi broke through Penglai Immortal Island's formation barrier and pierced the clouds of the Nine Heavens.

The emergence of a Heavenly Dao baleful treasure made the winds and clouds change color, giving rise to extraordinary phenomena.

"Fellow Daoist Lingxiao, what has happened?"

Wangshu's figure appeared in an instant as she asked anxiously.

When her gaze swept over the Godslaying Spear, Wangshu revealed a stunned expression. She had not expected Lingxiao to obtain this baleful treasure, much less display it so openly.

Was Lingxiao not afraid that Dao Ancestor Hongjun would blame him?

After all, during the war between Dao and Devil, Dao Ancestor Hongjun and Devil Ancestor Luo Hou had fought to the death. Only after exhausting countless means had he turned Devil Ancestor Luo Hou into an extraterritorial Heavenly Devil.

"By a fortunate coincidence, I obtained this supreme treasure!"

"Fellow Daoist Wangshu need not worry. I am now the Qinghua Emperor of the Eastern Extremity, enjoying the Heavenly Dao's fortune and authority. Even if I wield both the Godslaying Spear and the World-Destroying Black Lotus, it is no great matter!"

"Besides! The Godslaying Spear and the World-Destroying Black Lotus were both transformed from parts of the Thirty-Six-Grade Chaos Green Lotus. They merely gained their fearsome notoriety because of Devil Ancestor Luo Hou. I will not fall into the Devil Dao because of these two mere demonic Dao supreme treasures."

Lingxiao spoke to Wangshu with calm composure.

Before becoming the Qinghua Emperor of the Eastern Extremity, he would have hidden the Godslaying Spear and World-Destroying Black Lotus as trump cards, using them only when faced with a life-or-death crisis.

But now, since he enjoyed the exalted position of a Heavenly Emperor of the Six Realms, he could no longer hide his capabilities.

Especially since the Godslaying Spear and World-Destroying Black Lotus were both demonic Dao supreme treasures!

By taking them out now and registering them with Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao, he would avoid arousing suspicion when using them in the future. As for the Primordial Heaven-Measuring Ruler, Lingxiao would not expose it!

As he spoke, Lingxiao rose to his feet and performed a Daoist salute toward the void.

"Heavenly Dao, Dao Ancestor above!"

"I, Lingxiao, as the Qinghua Emperor of the Eastern Pole, shall certainly follow the great tide of the Investiture of the Gods Calamity. Though I wield the Godslaying Spear and the World-Destroying Black Lotus, my Dao heart is steadfast. I will never slaughter the innocent without cause."

"I beg the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor to discern the truth!"

His Dao voice rumbled forth, righteous and solemn.

Lingxiao bowed, his eyes free of the slightest distracting thought. He could sense the laws of the Heavenly Dao brush over him, but they soon vanished.

A moment later!

An ancient voice echoed from the unseen.

"Granted!"

Lingxiao and Wangshu exchanged a glance. Both knew that it was the voice of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

From this moment onward!

The Godslaying Spear and the World-Destroying Black Lotus could finally see the light of day!

"Taiyi Savior Celestial Worthy, who sweeps away evil and demons and delivers all living beings—yet now that Fellow Daoist Lingxiao wields the Godslaying Spear and the World-Destroying Demon Lotus, you truly carry the bearing of a great devil, hahaha..."

Wangshu lightly covered her red lips, laughing so hard that she swayed like a flower trembling in the breeze.

Yet deep down, she was truly shocked!

The Pure Yang Sword, the Investiture of the Gods, the God-Beating Whip, the Godslaying Spear, and the World-Destroying Black Lotus were all controlled by a cultivator only at the mid-stage Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm. In the Primordial World, this was simply earth-shattering.

Even Heavenly Dao Saints might not possess foundations as profound as Lingxiao's.

Hearing this, Lingxiao smiled faintly. "The Great Dao has three thousand paths, from which all things are born! The immortal path and the demonic path are both paths. When the Dao wanes, demons rise; when demons wane, the Dao rises. The Dao stands one foot high, and demons rise one yard higher—yet in truth, all things follow the same Great Dao."

"Evil demons may indeed be terrifying, but compared to those Interception Sect disciples who rely on the name of being a Saint's disciples to commit all manner of wicked deeds, they are merely witches before giants."

His tone was calm, yet his words rang like a great bell.

Upon hearing them, Wangshu's Dao heart trembled slightly.

Lingxiao's understanding of the Great Dao surpassed that of everyone in his realm.

"This palace is becoming more and more curious about you!"

"A life-saving grace cannot be repaid... perhaps I can only offer myself to you..."

Wangshu revealed a gentle expression. Under Lingxiao's astonished gaze, she leaned close to his side. Their eyes met, and an ambiguous atmosphere arose naturally.

Her red lips parted slightly, her breath fragrant as orchids.

A faint, secluded fragrance filled Lingxiao's nose, while a trace of pink quietly bloomed over Wangshu's earlobes. Lingxiao's heart tightened, and he swallowed.

"If Fellow Daoist Wangshu is willing, then this poor Daoist cannot show any cowardice. I wonder whether the conditions Fellow Daoist mentioned still count?"

The bold feast while the timid starve.

Lingxiao steadied himself inwardly and directly took hold of Wangshu's jade-like hand. Affection shone from his eyes as he moved closer to her lovely face and examined it carefully.

The offense and defense had switched places!

Lingxiao's actions immediately threw Wangshu's Dao heart into disarray.

Originally, she had merely wanted to tease Lingxiao, but now she had nearly offered herself up instead. Wangshu gently withdrew her jade-like hand, then spoke with feigned composure.

"Of course they still count!"

"However, if you wish to become Dao companions with this palace, your cultivation is still somewhat lacking..."

Wangshu's jade sleeve brushed over Lingxiao's face, her tone carrying a touch of playfulness.

Before Lingxiao could answer, Wangshu vanished from before him with a smile, leaving Lingxiao alone, utterly disheveled in the wind.

"When this poor Daoist speaks, what old cadre can withstand such a test?"

"Forget it! Cultivate!"

Lingxiao sat cross-legged atop the World-Destroying Black Lotus, while his other spiritual treasures floated before him. As the Primordial Beginning Dao Scripture circulated without cease, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gradually surged toward him.

His spirit wandered the great void, his heart wholly devoted to cultivation.

Only then did those restless thoughts gradually fade away.

At this moment!

Within the Purification-Creation Dao Palace, white mist billowed above Wangshu's head. She was nearly about to turn into a steam engine.

Her face was flushed crimson, and her delicate body trembled faintly.

"This palace has cultivated for countless ages, yet I was teased by a junior. No, I must find a chance to repay this grievance, or the prestige of my Taiyin Goddess will be damaged."

"However... if you are truly unwaveringly faithful, then there is no need for any so-called heavenly marriage. I would also be willing to become Dao companions with you..."

Wangshu looked toward Lingxiao, who was cultivating atop the mountain peak, her voice filled with resolve.

The look in her eyes grew ever gentler. She had fallen in love...