Lin Tian's actions did not defy the Heavenly Dao. If he could truly accomplish this, then he should be allowed to do it.
Yet because of the matter involving Pan Gu, Hongjun was displeased and had intervened several times to obstruct Lin Tian.
Now, after collecting the Hongmeng Purple Qi, he even stepped out of the Purple Heaven Palace and stood atop the clouds, gazing at Lin Tian with killing intent already hidden deep within his eyes.
Alarm stirred in Lin Tian's heart. Having just bowed Jieyin to death, he had believed no one could threaten his life anymore. Suddenly, an icy chill swept through him, his entire body became unbearably stiff, and even the space-time around him slowed.
It was as though a force was transporting the space-time he occupied, seeking to move him elsewhere, yet he could not even detect whose handiwork this was.
"Li Er pays his respects to Teacher..."
The killing intent in Hongjun's eyes deepened, but a sudden voice interrupted his movements. Looking down, he saw that Laozi had arrived.
When Hongjun had appointed the Six Saints, he had chosen Taishang as their Senior Brother and even bestowed a Merit Supreme Treasure upon him. Yet as time passed, Hongjun gradually realized that his original decision seemed to have been a mistake.
Laozi practiced nonaction and accorded more closely with the Heavenly Dao. If one day the Heavenly Dao grew dissatisfied and chose someone else to replace Hongjun, that person could only be Laozi.
"Teacher, Lin Tian cannot be killed just yet."
Laozi's very first words upon appearing laid bare the thoughts in Hongjun's heart. Since his teacher, too, should acknowledge the father's title, a son who attacked his father truly deserved execution!
"Laozi! How dare you!"
Hongjun's voice brimmed with fury, and a streak of