Snatching Treasures Unreasonably, the Green Lotus as a Foot Basin

Inside Pangu Hall, a palpable killing intent filled the air.

The other eleven Ancestral Witches were discussing the development plans for the Witch tribe when the hall doors were suddenly kicked open. A figure, completely scorched black, hair standing on end and emitting wisps of smoke, with a faint scent of roasted meat, stumbled in and collapsed onto the ground with a thud.

"Gong Gong?!"

The Ancestral Witches were greatly alarmed and quickly surrounded him. Zhu Rong, known for his fiery temper, roared, "Who?! Which scoundrel dared to injure you like this?! Was it those two feathered beasts from the Demon Court?!"

Ancestral Witch Dijiang's expression was grave as he examined Gong Gong's condition. He said in a deep voice, "Such pure and violent lightning power... it could actually break through your Ancestral Witch true form and injure your origin? When did such a person appear in the Primordial Era?"

Gong Gong arduously raised his blackened hand, pointed to the sky, then to himself. His lips trembled, and after a long while, he managed to stammer out broken words: "N-no... it wasn't the Demon Emperor... it was, a... strange Daoist... I, I couldn't hurt him... he, he called it lightning... struck me... it was, it was Purple Heaven Divine Thunder..."

"What?!" "Purple Firmament Divine Thunder?!" "Heavenly Dao Divine Thunder?! Why did it strike you?" "A strange Daoist? You couldn't hurt him?"

The Ancestral Witches were completely bewildered. They exchanged glances, thinking Gong Gong's mind had been fried by the lightning, and he was talking nonsense. A Daoist who couldn't be harmed? And could freely summon Heavenly Dao Purple Heaven Divine Thunder? This was even more outrageous than saying Father God Pangu had resurrected!

Ancestral Witch Houtu's delicate brows furrowed. She asked softly, "Brother Gong Gong, tell us carefully, what exactly happened?"

Gong Gong took a breath and roughly recounted the events, especially emphasizing the opponent's bizarre defensive capabilities and the final, outrageous strike of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder.

After hearing Gong Gong's narration, an eerie silence fell upon Pangu Hall.

Zhu Rong scratched his red hair, "There's such a thing? An indestructible sandbag? And it can summon heavenly lightning? What kind of monster is this?" She Bi Shi stroked his chin, "Could it be some special innate divine demon? Immune to physical attacks?" Tian Wu pondered, "To be able to control Purple Heaven Divine Thunder... could it be related to the Heavenly Dao? But why would the Heavenly Dao help him against Gong Gong?"

Ancestral Witch Dijiang finally said in a deep voice, "This matter is strange. We'll note it down for now. Gong Gong, recuperate well. For all tribe members in the near future, unless absolutely necessary, do not venture far from Buzhou Mountain. We'll investigate the origin of that Daoist first." He vaguely felt that a variable completely outside the norm had appeared in the Primordial Era.

Meanwhile, that "variable" was leisurely strolling into the Kunlun Mountain territory.

"Hmm, this place has quite a bit of immortal energy, much denser than elsewhere. No wonder great figures emerged from here." Xiao Kuang sniffed the air. Though he couldn't smell anything specific, it felt different.

He wandered aimlessly, and before he knew it, he had entered a valley. Spiritual energy condensed into mist within the valley, with myriad rays of auspicious light and vibrant colors. In the center of the valley, within a clear spring, a lush green lotus bud, on the verge of blooming, floated quietly. It emanated an unfathomably profound aura of creation, causing the surrounding Great Dao laws to resonate with it.

"Wow! What a beautiful lotus!" Xiao Kuang's eyes immediately locked onto it. "This quality, this luster, it's much better than those in the aquarium! If I pick it and put it in the hot spring pool, it'll definitely look good!"

He never once considered if this thing had an owner or if it was some innate spiritual root. Operating under the bandit logic of "what I see is mine," he excitedly reached out to pick it.

[Heavenly Dao: ...Warning! Detected Agent attempting to acquire... Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure... Twenty-Four Petaled Green Lotus of Creation...] [Hint: This treasure has deep karma with the Three Pure Ones of Kunlun Mountain... involves significant causality... recommend... cautious handling... do not get involved...]

The Heavenly Dao's cold intent sounded in time, attempting to stop this scoundrel from doing anything that would incur heavenly wrath.

Xiao Kuang's hand froze in mid-air. He raised an eyebrow, "Oh? It has an owner? And it belongs to the Three Pure Ones? Deep karma? What's that got to do with me!"

His main principle was rebellion. The more the Heavenly Dao told him not to do something, the more he wanted to do it.

"So what if it has deep karma? I'm the Dao Ancestor too! Doesn't have karma with me? It does now!" He pouted, completely ignoring the Heavenly Dao's warning, and grabbed towards the Green Lotus of Creation!

Just as his fingers were about to touch the green lotus, three terrifying auras descended like shooting stars, crashing into the valley and revealing the figures of three Daoists – the Three Pure Ones of Kunlun!

Grand Pure One Laozi's expression slightly darkened, "Fellow Daoist, please stop!" The Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerate's face was grim, and he reprimanded, "Who dares to covet the treasure born with us!" The Upper Pure Heavens Leader even directly summoned the Qingping Sword, its tip pointed directly at Xiao Kuang, radiating battle intent, "Treasures belong to the virtuous? I think you want to test if my sword is sharp!"

The Three Pure Ones were discussing the Dao in their cave dwelling when they simultaneously felt a connection. The Green Lotus of Creation, linked to their origins, showed signs of being forcibly snatched away. Thus, they rushed over in a hurry, coincidentally catching Xiao Kuang about to make his move.

Xiao Kuang was startled by the sudden arrival of these three powerful auras. He retracted his hand and looked at the three future incredibly powerful Saints before him, who were currently like "youngsters." He felt a bit nervous but couldn't back down verbally.

"What's going on? Who are you trying to scare?" He put his hands on his hips, trying his best to look cool, "Is this lotus written with your names? Does it answer when you call it? Spiritual treasures of heaven and earth are for those who see them, you know?"

The Primordial Heavenly Venerate was so angry he almost laughed, "Talking nonsense! This treasure was conceived with us in Kunlun, our energies are connected, it's a treasure ordained by Heaven! How can you try to seize it with clever words!"

The Heavens Leader impatiently said, "Eldest Brother, Second Brother, why waste words with him! It's obvious he's here to steal the treasure. Let's settle this with our hands!" As he spoke, the Qingping Sword hummed, its sword energy soaring into the sky.

Grand Pure One Laozi was the most composed. He carefully observed Xiao Kuang, and the more he looked, the more shocked he became. The other party's aura was unfathomable, seemingly in harmony with the Heavenly Dao, yet also mixed and lazy, making it impossible to discern his origin. He stopped the impulsive Heavens Leader and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist has profound cultivation, why engage in such forceful seizure? It seems beneath your status."

[Heavenly Dao: ...Warning again... the Green Lotus of Creation involves merit from the creation of the world... causality is immense... strongly recommend... let go...] The Heavenly Dao's intent urged again, even with a hint of anxiety.

Xiao Kuang was caught between a rock and a hard place, and with the Heavenly Dao babbling in his mind, his rebellious spirit completely erupted!

"Shut up! I want it!" He roared inwardly at the Heavenly Dao, then showed the Three Pure Ones an extremely infuriating, rogue-like smile, "Ordained by Heaven? I am Heaven! I say it has karma with me now!"

With that, he didn't give the Three Pure Ones time to react. He once again mobilized his unreasonable Heavenly Dao authority, not to refine it, nor to collect it, but in the simplest and most brutal way – spatial stripping!

"Heavenly Dao authority! Area lockdown! Forced requisition! Come here!"

Humph!

An indescribable supreme power instantly descended, completely solidifying the entire valley along with the Green Lotus of Creation! The Three Pure Ones felt their bodies tighten as if bound by invisible shackles, their magical power circulation becoming sluggish!

Then, under their wide-eyed, furious gaze, the Twenty-Four Petaled Green Lotus of Creation, connected to their fate and profoundly mysterious, was literally "plucked" from its spot, turning into a stream of light and falling into Xiao Kuang's hand!

"You!!!" The Primordial Heavenly Venerate was furious, the Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud above his head was about to be summoned! The Heavens Leader's Qingping Sword vibrated, about to unleash an attack regardless of the consequences! Grand Pure One Laozi's expression also changed drastically, and the flat staff in his hand appeared!

[Heavenly Dao: !!!!!!! (Ultimate garbled screen)] [Core code:...crash...incomprehensible...forced execution...causal lines violently disturbed...Merit Golden Lotus warning...] [Computing power overload...entering power-saving mode...((′-﹏-`;))...]

The Heavenly Dao was completely crashed by this rogue operation.

Xiao Kuang snatched the treasure, weighed it in his hand, feeling a cool, comfortable sensation. He glanced at the Three Pure Ones who were on the verge of exploding, and chuckled, "Thanks, you three. This lotus has good quality. I'll take it back... hmm, to soak my feet!"

Soak his feet?!! To use a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Twenty-Four Petaled Green Lotus of Creation containing supreme creative power, to soak his feet?!!

Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones almost spat out a mouthful of blood! They trembled with rage!

"Villain! How dare you insult the treasure so!" The Primordial Heavenly Venerate could no longer hold back, and the Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud erupted with brilliant light! "Give me back my treasure!" The Heavens Leader's sword light tore through the sky! Grand Pure One Laozi also swung his flat staff!

Three terrifying attacks, containing the ultimate rage of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, descended upon Xiao Kuang!

Xiao Kuang was startled, holding the green lotus. With a cry, he abandoned any pretense of coolness, mobilized his authority to protect himself, turned into a stream of light, and ran faster than a rabbit!

"Bye-bye! Let's chat again next time!"

He left behind the Three Pure Ones' missed attacks, which devastated the valley, the enraged faces of the three future Saints, and the Heavenly Dao's continuously crashing garbled text...

Xiao Kuang, holding the green lotus, sped all the way back to Purple Heaven Palace, his heart still pounding, "Damn it, I almost got ganged up on... but it was worth it! This lotus is really beautiful, it'll be great for soaking my feet!"