That baleful aura stretched for thousands of miles. Wherever it passed, not a blade of grass remained.
Any living creature in its path was devoured by the colossal beasts within.
Boom!
A tremendous collision rang out from within the baleful aura.
As it turned out... two fierce beasts were fighting.
The two beasts were tens of thousands of zhang tall, like moving mountains!
One resembled a yellow flesh sack, with no eyes, ears, nostrils, or mouth. It had six legs and four wings, could weave inverted illusions that muddled good and evil as well as time and space, and specialized in devouring cultivators' souls!
It was Chaos!
The other had a tiger's body, a pair of wings, and dragon claws. It punished the good and aided the wicked, spreading calamity and vicious energy. Its name was Qiongqi.
Among fierce beasts, might made right!
Chaos and Qiongqi were evenly matched, both mighty experts at the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm.
The two beasts had never gotten along. Each wanted to devour the other and increase its own strength.
Recently, they had crossed paths, and a disagreement had quickly turned into a fight.
"Eldest Brother, look! A powerful baleful aura is approaching us!"
Seeing the two fierce beasts fighting, Heaven-Connecting Sect Master's eyes lit up. The Azure Duckweed Sword in his hand was practically itching to strike.
Yes, he wasn't the least bit afraid. He was eager to charge over right that instant and slash at the two beasts.
Taiqing and Yuqing focused their gazes and spotted the fierce beasts within the baleful aura.
Peak Quasi-Saints!
Decisive killers, vicious and savage!
"Third Brother, don't make a scene."
Laozi, the Taiqing, hurriedly stopped him.
The two fierce beasts were exceptionally brutal. They absolutely couldn't attack recklessly.
Of the three of them, only Laozi, the Taiqing, was at the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm. Yuanshi, the Jade Pure One, and Tongtian, the High Pure One, were both late-stage Quasi-Saints...
If a fight really broke out, the three brothers would stand no chance of coming out on top.
They had only just appeared in the world and lacked combat experience.
Chaos and Qiongqi, on the other hand, were clearly battle-hardened!
But who could have known... that as soon as he finished speaking, his third brother had vanished from his side.
There was Tongtian, the Heaven-Connecting Sect Master, holding the Azure Duckweed Sword and rushing right in front of the two beasts.
"Hey, you damned beasts! Bad luck for you today! You've run into me just as I emerged into the world. I'll slay you vicious brutes and uphold the Way of Heaven!"
As he spoke, Heaven-Connecting Sect Master swung the Azure Duckweed Sword and unleashed a blade of sword energy, sending it crashing toward Chaos.
The sharp sword energy tore through the void and struck Chaos.
When it slashed into Chaos, sparks flew... The beast's shaggy coat was cut open, and baleful blood spilled out.
"No way? One slash of my sword energy only managed to cut through his fur?"
Heaven-Connecting Sect Master was stunned... Were fierce beasts' bodies really this tough?
He could hardly believe it.
"What insignificant wretch dares to ambush me?"
Chaos roared furiously and looked up at Heaven-Connecting Sect Master. "Well, well, an Innate Divine Being who's just emerged into the world! A nourishing morsel!"
Hearing this, Qiongqi turned its gaze toward him as well.
Innate Divine Beings had excellent origins... They were exceptionally nourishing.
There were precious few of them in the Primordial World.
"Looks like we've struck it rich today. What a fine little snack we've found."
Qiongqi's gaze was full of greed.
Meanwhile.
Taiqing and Yuqing could only stare in helpless exasperation.
Their third brother's temperament was truly a headache.
Why had he charged in?
Could he even win? Why draw his sword already?
The two exchanged a glance and immediately joined Heaven-Connecting Sect Master.
"Third Brother, why won't you listen?" Taiqing scolded him.
What were you supposed to do with a rebellious little brother? Beat him or not?
Then Taiqing turned to the two fierce beasts and said:
"Honored seniors, we meant no offense. Please don't hold this against us."
However.
As soon as Taiqing said this, the two beasts' greed became even more apparent.
"Hold it against you? Of course not. I just want to devour you." Chaos grinned.
"We're really in luck. I thought one wouldn't be enough to go around, and I'd have to fight Chaos for a share. Who would've guessed two more would show up?" Qiongqi burst out laughing. "Chaos, let's not fight over them. Whoever grabs one gets to keep it."
"As if you need to tell me!"
Chaos didn't waste another word. Before it had even finished speaking, it was already in front of the Three Pure Ones...
"You bastard! Trying to get the first bite, are you?!"
Unwilling to fall behind, Qiongqi charged in at once.
"Brothers, we have no choice. Fight back! If we get the chance, run!"
Taiqing was the strongest. He used the Primordial Dust Whisk to fight Chaos.
Yuqing and Shangqing weren't strong enough to face Qiongqi alone, so they fought it together.
At first, the two sides traded blows evenly.
But as the fight dragged on, the Three Pure Ones' weakness became obvious: they had little combat experience.
Boom!
A thunderous crash rang out.
Tongtian, the High Pure One, had been swatted away by Qiongqi.
Yuqing was sent flying right after him.
"Second Brother! Third Brother!"
Taiqing was frantic at the sight!
But concern clouded his judgment, giving Chaos an opening to slap him away too.
"Roar!"
Qiongqi roared and opened its bloody maw... then charged straight at Yuqing and Shangqing.
Boom!
Just then.
A long spear descended from the sky!
Terrifying demonic energy swept across heaven and earth in an instant.
The spear pierced Qiongqi straight through.
"The Godslayer Spear? Luo Hou?!"
Qiongqi's voice was filled with despair.
It had naturally heard of Luo Hou's fearsome reputation.
That man was a veritable god of slaughter. He had once hacked down tens of thousands of fierce beasts all by himself.
Well, even if Qiongqi didn't know Luo Hou, it recognized that spear!
The Godslayer Spear!
Once pierced by it, a creature's life force vanished in an instant. Its flesh and blood, soul, and spirit would all be devoured by the spear!
In the space of a few breaths, Qiongqi's life force had been extinguished...
"You know my name? Looks like I'm famous among the fierce beasts."
Luo Hou wore a wicked grin.
Then he summoned the Godslayer Spear back into his hand.
Ever since settling on Mount Sumeru, he had felt the calling to prove the Dao through slaughter.
The instant Chaos saw Luo Hou, it turned and ran.
It knew it was no match for him.
If it stayed, it would meet the same fate as Qiongqi.
"Running? You think you can get away?"
Luo Hou's figure flashed, and he appeared directly in Chaos's path!
"Luo Hou, I'll fight you to the death!"
Chaos burned its very origin and charged into battle with Luo Hou.
They attacked at incredible speed, exchanging blows more than a hundred times in just a few moments.
The aftershocks of their battle blasted the mountains into dust.
Boom!
Then an astonishing sight unfolded!
After only a brief clash, Luo Hou's Godslayer Spear ran Chaos through.
Luo Hou absorbed Chaos's blood and qi, baleful energy, origin, and soul.
Meanwhile.
Taiqing helped his two younger brothers up, then turned and ran.
They couldn't handle Chaos and Qiongqi. How could they possibly take on Luo Hou?
"You three little ones have a trace of an old acquaintance's aura about you. Don't rush off."
Luo Hou appeared right in front of the Three Pure Ones, spear in hand.
Yes, Luo Hou sensed Pangu's aura on them!
Back then, Pangu had slain the Three Thousand God-Demons and damaged Luo Hou's origin!
Yes, he had lost some memories, but Pangu... every living creature remembered him!
"Tell me, what is Pangu to you?" Luo Hou asked, his venomous gaze sweeping over the Three Pure Ones.
"Senior, Pangu was the great creator god. The three of us have only just emerged into the world. How could we possibly have any connection to him?
"We have no grievances with you, senior. Please spare us, and we will repay you handsomely one day."
Laozi, the Taiqing, had no choice but to plead for their lives.
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