Reward from the Dao of Heaven for Punishing Evil and Promoting Good

The killing intent around Hun'e was so overwhelming it seemed about to solidify, yet Hongjun Daoist appeared completely unaffected and continued watching.

Li Zhengyuan thought, This has to be dealt with quickly. Delays breed trouble. He bowed in the direction opposite Mount Buzhou and declared, "Dao of Heaven above, Zhen Yuanzi shall begin killing today!"

He then raised his treasured sword, recited an incantation, and summoned countless mountains, suspending them in midair. After gathering enough magical power, he drew the Apricot-Yellow Banner from his Purple Abode. He had refined the banner for a long time and had nearly refined more than thirty restrictions within it, allowing it to display considerable power.

With a sweep to either side, golden lotuses flickered across the sky. All evil retreated, and filth dispersed. He planted the Apricot-Yellow Banner in the air, where it echoed with the Earth Book from afar. He then threw the Nine Autumn Sword into the killing formation, placing it at the Gate of Death in the northeast. The three treasures became one whole, and the killing formation grew even more mysterious.

At this moment, Hun'e was firmly trapped at the center of layer upon layer of killing formations. Yet, to everyone's surprise, although the formation's attacks were incomparably fierce, his flesh was extraordinarily tough and resilient. The attacks that struck him were like ants trying to shake a tree, unable to inflict any substantial harm.

But the situation suddenly changed drastically! The Apricot-Yellow Banner fluttered in the wind with a resounding rustle, its radiance blazing and its majesty overwhelming. The Earth Book also refused to be outdone; as its treasure light flowed, powerful waves of energy surged forth.

At the same time, the treasured sword rang sharply, as if roaring in fury, brimming with killing intent. The three artifacts worked together, displaying an unprecedented and terrifying might, determined to utterly erase Hun'e!

Meanwhile, Li Zhengyuan remained calm and collected as he casually picked up several Ginseng Fruits and chewed them before swallowing.

In an instant, surging magical power flooded through his body like a tide. His slightly depleted reserves were immediately replenished and became full once more. Then he formed hand seals, changing his spell gestures in rapid succession while chanting under his breath, driving the killing formation with all his strength and causing it to unleash its greatest power.

Not only that, he also tightly sealed the Gate of Life, leaving Hun'e not the slightest chance to escape.

With a sharp cry from him, countless towering, majestic mountains whistled toward the killing formation from every direction.

For a time, the entire space was filled with those enormous mountain masses, creating an overwhelming sense of pressure. When the mountains rushed into the killing formation, a deafening BOOM rang out, as though heaven and earth were collapsing.

Countless mountains exploded within the formation, sending shattered stones flying and clouds of dust rolling.

At the same time, innumerable sharp sword qi crisscrossed wildly through the area, weaving into an impenetrable net of swords. Cold light flashed everywhere, striking fear into the heart.

Amid continuous roars, the dark clouds blanketing the sky were also shattered by this tremendous force. Dazzling golden rays pierced through them, dispersing the gloom as the clouds parted and the mist scattered.

At last, under such a world-destroying assault, Hun'e could no longer hold on. With a muffled SPLURT, his body was blown into pieces, flesh and blood scattering everywhere.

His soul scattered away as well, while his true spirit shattered into fragments of dust. Just as it was about to vanish completely, Li Zhengyuan reacted swiftly and immediately brought forth the Earth Book.

The Earth Book spun through the air, transforming into a streak of light that shot toward the fragments of true spirit on the verge of dispersing, drawing them into the Earth Book to be nurtured.

I have obtained your treasure, so I shall grant you release. As for your true spirit, that can be decided later, Li Zhengyuan prayed inwardly.

Only then did Hongjun Daoist seem to come back to his senses. He slowly approached Li Zhengyuan, waved his sleeve, and laid down a barrier. He then brought forth a jade-disc-shaped treasure to conceal the heavenly secrets before asking, "Little friend, what do you think of this heaven and earth?"

How would Li Zhengyuan dare put on airs? He bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Teacher. This humble Daoist is shallow and unworthy, and dare not speak recklessly. Yet in my view, the rivers and mountains are so splendid, and all living things flourish. It is truly beautiful!"

"But do you know that there will eventually come a day when heaven collapses, earth splits apart, and all things perish?" Hongjun Daoist said slowly as he stroked his long beard.

Li Zhengyuan knew what he meant. Hongjun was speaking of the Kalpa. "Teacher's Dao is unfathomable. Why not recreate the Primordial World and save all living beings?"

"That cannot be done. Even Pangu could not create another Primordial World. Little friend, you must understand: the Primordial World is one and only one. It cannot be destroyed."

Li Zhengyuan was inwardly shocked, but he replied, "This humble Daoist understands. Thank you, Teacher."

Hongjun Daoist immediately withdrew the barrier and resumed his previous expression. "Little friend, you punished evil and promoted good by slaying Hun'e. You have truly benefited the Primordial World!"

Li Zhengyuan hurriedly said, "I would not dare."

But Hongjun Daoist suddenly vanished. As Li Zhengyuan was wondering about it, he heard a drifting voice from the sky once more:

"That Pure Water Alms Bowl was originally meant to suppress Hun'e. Now that he is dead, I shall give it to you. Take care of yourself. There is not much time left."

Just as Li Zhengyuan was about to ponder those words, he saw golden flowers covering the ground. Five-colored auspicious clouds floated down from the heavens, decorations filled the land, and rosy qi drifted through the air. A mass of Primordial Yellow Chaos Qi descended from the sky and hovered above his head.

When Li Zhengyuan sensed it, he discovered that this was Heavenly Dao Merit!

As expected!

Rewarding good and punishing evil was the way of Heaven.