The Great Dao sneered and pointed a finger. The Dao-Breaking Spear flew backward.
With a raised hand, he pressed down. The ferocious spear transformed back into a spine and sank into Kunlun.
"Since I knew you were arranging everything, why would I give you even the slightest chance? Qin Fen is far smarter than you. He did not make a move because he understood that if I did not act, so be it—but once I did, I would strike true." The Great Dao smiled strangely.
"You tampered with us?" Hongjun looked at Qin Fen.
"Yes. He already said it just now: keeping you and me in balance serves his greatest interests. Either side becoming too dominant would harm his plan. I have the Pangu Axe, while the Dao-Breaking Spear was actually the trump card he arranged for you to use against me in the final battle. Since he dares to reveal himself now, he must be prepared. Kunlun Mountain is also in the Celestial Realm, within the Heavenly Dao's authority. It would be far too easy for him to tamper with it!" Qin Fen's frown deepened. His opponent truly seemed to have calculated everything without a single omission.
"Wonderful! I'm becoming more and more satisfied with you!" The figure laughed, though his face could not be seen.
"I don't believe it. If he had such methods, why did he wait until today?" Hongjun refused to accept it.
Qin Fen picked his nose. "First, he needed to recover his strength. His power was divided, and if he wanted to reclaim sole control of the Heavenly Dao, he had to devour me, because I am the Dao Ancestor. Second, your power is his. It can evolve heaven and earth. If he gave it all to you, what would he have left to