Yuanshi Was Furious! How Dare a Feathered Beast Tell Him to Get Lost?

In midair, Laozi's Kind Corpse and Yuanshi's Kind Corpse stared at each other, their expressions a sight to behold.

Neither had expected to meet the other here. Yuanshi's Kind Corpse was about to speak when Laozi's Kind Corpse sent him a message first.

"What brings you here, second brother?"

Caught off guard by Laozi's opening, Yuanshi did not panic. Instead, righteous conviction spread across his face.

"Dao Ancestor Hongjun taught us the righteous path to Sagedom. Who knows what twisted path that Wild Heaven-Earth Daoist is teaching?"

"I couldn't bear to see our third brother lose himself in the Unorthodox Dao taught by the Heaven-Earth Daoist, but I couldn't talk him out of it either."

"So I came to hear this Devil Dao from the man himself. With my wisdom, I can spot where that wild Daoist has distorted the truth. Then, if anything happens to our third brother, I can help him rid himself of its harmful effects..."

Laozi paused, then nodded with a kindly smile.

"Excellent! I came for the same reason!"

"We think alike, second brother!"

Yuanshi narrowed his eyes and looked quietly at his elder brother.

How had I never noticed how thick-skinned he was?

"Excellent. In that case, I'll go with you, elder brother!"

They had plainly guessed why the other was here, but they still had to keep up appearances.

Since they had run into each other, they might as well travel to Yingzhou Island together.

The two turned into streaks of light and flew on toward Yingzhou Island. Neither showed Quasi-Saint strength. They did not even dare reveal power at the Great Firmament Golden Immortal level.

After all, there were only a little over three thousand Great Firmament Golden Immortals in the entire Primordial World, and nearly all of them were known by name.

If either disguised himself as one of them and ran into the real one, things would get interesting fast!

Pretend to be a newly emerged Great Firmament Golden Immortal? That would draw just as much attention and might prompt someone there to divine their origins.

After considering it, they decided it was safer to pose as Supreme Unity Golden Immortal Daoists.

They flew all the way to Yingzhou Island. The Jade Platform stood empty; Li Yi had not yet appeared.

At the head of the gathered immortals, Tongtian and Nuwa sat below the Tao Platform. The others had tacitly left a considerable gap behind them.

At the sight of Taoist Tongtian in black beneath the Jade Platform, a complicated look crossed Yuanshi's face.

While his thoughts churned, he and Laozi flew into the inner circle and settled in an empty spot.

Quite a few Daoists glanced their way.

Generally, the stronger someone was, the closer they sat. The inner circle beneath the Jade Platform was reserved for Great Firmament Golden Immortals!

No one had stated the rule outright, but everyone followed it. Yet these two unremarkable Supreme Unity Golden Immortals dared sit there?

What clueless Daoists.

The thought flashed through the crowd, but no one stepped forward to correct them.

Yuanshi noticed the looks, but paid them no mind.

I am one of the Pangu Three Pure Ones. Even with my strength hidden, I can't sit among actual Supreme Unity Golden Immortals, can I? These Great Firmament Golden Immortals should count themselves lucky to sit with us.

Just then, a dark figure appeared. It was Kunpeng. He swept his gaze over the gathering and frowned slightly.

Damn. Looks like I'm late. All the good spots are taken...

The thought had barely crossed his mind when his eyes lit up at the sight of Laozi and Yuanshi.

A flash of light, and he stood before them.

"Get lost!"

The words exploded beside Yuanshi's ear, leaving him stunned. A moment later, it finally sank in: this furred, horned beast was talking to him!

Yuanshi's temper flared at once!

I am one of the Pangu Three Pure Ones! When have I ever put up with this? How dare a feathered beast tell me to get lost?

But just before he erupted, Laozi gripped his arm and shook his head slightly.

Yuanshi came back to his senses.

No. This is Yingzhou Island. I'm supposed to be an ordinary Supreme Unity Golden Immortal, while this feathered beast is nearly at the Peak Great Firmament Golden Immortal level!

If I show enough strength to match him, all that effort at disguising myself will be wasted!

His mind made up, Yuanshi drew a deep breath and stared at Kunpeng for several seconds, as if engraving his face into memory.

You feathered beast!

Fortunes change in three Yuan Assemblies!

You're in charge while we're on the island, but once we leave, if I let you escape, I'll write my name backward from now on!

For now... fine. I'll get lost!

Yuanshi's incarnation and Laozi's incarnation slunk toward the back.

Watching them go, Kunpeng felt an inexplicable chill, as though someone were watching him from behind.

He made a quick divination, but the chill vanished as suddenly as it had come!

Kunpeng shook his head and dismissed it. He plopped down in the spot Yuanshi and Laozi had vacated, a grin spreading across his face.

A seat you take for yourself feels better!

Maybe I'm imagining it, but that White-Robed Daoist felt oddly like the Daoist who called himself Yuanshi at the Purple Cloud Palace last time.

Hmph. I couldn't push that Daoist around, but surely I can push around a mere Supreme Unity Golden Immortal?

Meanwhile.

Far away in the Purple Cloud Palace, Hongjun slowly appeared atop the Jade Platform. Everyone below immediately bowed and called out, "Dao Ancestor!"

As Hongjun looked over them, a shadow passed through his eyes. But when his gaze reached Laozi, Yuanshi, Zhunti, and the others at the front, a trace of satisfaction replaced it.

There were even fewer people than before. Only a little over eight hundred remained!

Many of those with strong foundations had fled!

But they did not matter. All four of his direct disciples had severed their Kind Corpses and become Quasi-Saints!

What a pity. If all four had become Quasi-Saints before, the Heavenly Dao Authority would have shifted entirely to me by now. But as things stand... it isn't enough!

Hongjun sighed inwardly and shook his head, though his expression did not change.

He looked at the people below and nodded slightly.

"When I taught you the Three Corpses Severing Method last time, it seems you gained a great deal!"

"Laozi, Yuanshi... summon your Kind Corpses and let the others observe them..."

This would give the others a chance to learn, while also letting Hongjun display the power of his teachings!

All four of his direct disciples had severed their Kind Corpses. That showed how powerful his method was. Seeing it would give the others more faith in him!

If they came to desire the same result and severed their Kind Corpses, they would be bound to him completely and increase his Heavenly Dao Authority.

Anticipation rose in Hongjun's face as he imagined it. But then...

At Hongjun's words, surprise flickered across Laozi's face. After a moment's hesitation, he spoke.

"Teacher, a Spirit Treasure is about to emerge in my Daoist Abode. My Kind Corpse is guarding it and cannot come..."

Hongjun blinked. A Spirit Treasure emerging? What sort of Spirit Treasure needs a Quasi-Saint to guard it personally?

He shook his head and did not press the matter. Instead, he turned to Yuanshi.

Under Hongjun's gaze, fine sweat beaded on Yuanshi's forehead. He had no choice but to force out an answer of his own.

"Teacher, a Spirit Treasure is about to emerge in my Daoist Abode too. My Kind Corpse is also guarding it and hasn't come..."

Hongjun frowned slightly.

What!? Something's wrong. Very wrong!