Envious Brothers! West Kunlun Adventure!

Above the sky dome.

Rahou had already fled millions of li, but he still heard Hongjun's warning.

He naturally dismissed it with contempt.

Kill him? He wanted to see just how capable Hongjun really was!

"If you've got the skill, come and try!"

"When that time comes, it's still unknown who will end up dead."

Leaving behind those words, Rahou's figure vanished without a trace.

At the same time, as he departed, he sent a sound transmission to the other Devil Race powerhouses.

Knowing that Rahou had already left, these Devil Race experts had no intention of continuing to tangle with Tongtian.

Of course, they had also been thoroughly terrified by Tongtian.

This man had stood alone against their million-strong force, yet seemed utterly tireless.

Instead, they had lost half their kin at his hands.

Such combat prowess was simply too monstrous.

Thus, no one dared to linger; they all sped up their escape.

Seeing this, Tongtian understood that the great battle between Hongjun and Rahou must have ended.

Otherwise, with Rahou's ruthless nature, even if the entire Devil Race were wiped out, as long as he could achieve his goal, he probably wouldn't feel the slightest reluctance.

The Devil Race retreated in a mighty tide, and Tongtian had no intention of pursuing them.

If that bastard Rahou launched a sneak attack, even Hongjun might not be able to guarantee his own safe retreat.

Besides, his gains from this trip were already substantial.

One shouldn't be too greedy.

At that moment, the nine heavens were suddenly covered by an endless golden light that blotted out the sun.

Tongtian's expression lit up with joy. The Devil Race had just left, and now the Heavenly Dao was bestowing its rewards.

So much Heavenly Dao Merit! He wondered how much he would get to share.

This time, he had put in no small effort to stop the Devil Race from wreaking havoc in the Primordial World.

Of course, the lion's share would definitely go to Hongjun.

After all, if Hongjun hadn't held Rahou at bay, Tongtian and the Three Clans probably wouldn't have been able to escape at all.

Hum!

The vast Heavenly Dao Merit was distributed across the sky, and a portion of it poured directly into Tongtian.

Bathed in the boundless golden light, Tongtian trembled with pleasure all over.

So satisfying! Incredibly satisfying!

Though he already possessed a fair amount of Heaven-Opening Merit, who would ever complain about having more of such a versatile treasure?

At the same time, he noticed that the Heavenly Dao Merit he had received was roughly thirty percent.

As for the remaining seventy percent, they naturally all went to Hongjun, who had put in the greatest effort.

"As expected, latching onto a big shot feels great!"

"I didn't even fight a tough battle—just killed some Devil Race creatures—and I got this much Heavenly Dao Merit!"

Tongtian was overjoyed. Latching onto Hongjun's coattails had truly been worth it.

The powerhouses of the Three Clans stared at the vast amount of merit, their eyes turning red with envy.

Unfortunately, it was all Tongtian's gain.

It had nothing to do with them at all.

So they could only watch as Tongtian accepted it all.

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, this battle will surely make your name resound across the Primordial World!"

"If you hadn't gone all out this time, my Qilin Clan would have suffered devastating losses."

"I hereby bow in thanks to you, Fellow Daoist!"

The Ink Qilin stepped forward, trying to strengthen his ties with Tongtian.

The Colorful Phoenix also came forward at this moment, cupping her hands and saying, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for coming to our aid."

The Ink Qilin glanced at her but said nothing.

Among the Three Clans, the Dragon Clan had the strongest power and foundation.

If the Phoenix Clan and the Qilin Clan hadn't long ago formed an alliance to counter the Dragon Clan, the Primordial World would probably have already been unified by the Dragon Clan.

Tongtian also cupped his hands and replied, "You're too kind, Fellow Daoist!"

"With such a great battle, why haven't the three clan leaders shown themselves yet?"

Curiosity stirred within him. He had initially assumed that the First Dragon and the other two had gone to fight beyond the heavens.

But if his memory served him right, although the First Dragon and his peers were top-tier experts, they had not reached the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin.

Since Hongjun and Rahou had not gone beyond the heavens, it was naturally impossible for those three to have done so either.

"Fellow Daoist, you are unaware—the battle has already ended."

The Ink Qilin spoke with a bitter expression. "In this war, our three clans have all suffered grievous losses. There is no victor."

Upon hearing this, Tongtian immediately understood.

So part of the great calamity had already concluded!

The First Dragon and the other two had likely already achieved Liberation by Violence between heaven and earth.

Thinking this, Tongtian couldn't help but feel regret. Even mighty Golden Immortals of the Origin like them were utterly powerless against the great calamity.

"By the way, why haven't we seen the Dragon Clan's Torch Dragon?"

"The First Dragon has already achieved Liberation by Violence, yet this fellow hasn't shown up to command the remaining Dragon Clan?"

The Colorful Phoenix furrowed her brows as she spoke.

The Ink Qilin also noticed this. The Devil Race's army had already retreated, so why hadn't Torch Dragon returned?

If he remembered correctly, Torch Dragon should have been pursuing the experts of their two clans.

Since those experts had not returned, it likely meant they had fallen.

So why hadn't Torch Dragon come back victorious?

Tongtian was well aware of the reason, but he chose not to speak of it.

The enmity between him and the Dragon Clan ran deep as the sea.

If they learned that he had witnessed Torch Dragon's fall with his own eyes, it might stir up further trouble.

Besides, Torch Dragon had not died by his hand—it was Rahou who had slain him.

At that moment, Hongjun's figure also appeared in the heavens and earth.

The experts of the three clans naturally recognized Hongjun's identity.

They immediately bowed in salute.

Hongjun looked at Tongtian, who was surrounded by the three clans, with a hint of surprise.

He hadn't expected Tongtian to be even more popular than himself.

But after this battle, Tongtian's name would indeed resound throughout the Primordial World.

Seeing the close relationship between Hongjun and Tongtian, the experts of the three clans were deeply shocked.

Could it be that the backing behind Fellow Daoist Tongtian was none other than the great Hongjun?

No wonder the Dragon Clan had been helpless against Fellow Daoist Tongtian.

Even if the First Dragon were still alive, he would likely be reluctant to offend the great Hongjun.

After all, Hongjun was an ancient powerhouse who had made his name during the Ferocious Beast Calamity!

Knowing that the two had matters to discuss, the experts of the three clans said nothing more and took their leave.

"Senior Hongjun, what do you plan to do next?"

"Will you go straight to the Western World to find Rahou?"

After bowing, Tongtian asked with curiosity.

The contest between Hongjun and Rahou had yet to be decided.

He was very curious about what Hongjun would do next.

There was no need to elaborate on the relationship between the two—only one of them could survive.

Hongjun shook his head. "Rahou did not retreat in defeat. He merely left temporarily because his plan could not succeed."

"Rushing to his doorstep now would be too hasty."

As he spoke, his eyes flickered. "Rahou thinks that the killing move he set up in the Western World can fool my eyes."

"In truth, I have long known about the Four Swords of Zhuxian he arranged."

"These Four Swords of Zhuxian can form the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation."

"Alone, I fear I will find it difficult to break the formation. To completely eliminate Rahou, I will need to find a few fellow Daoists to help me."

Hearing this, Tongtian's heart trembled.

Hongjun already knew what Rahou's trump card was?!

No wonder he planned to recruit other Innate Demon Gods to join him in besieging Rahou.

Rahou probably had no idea that the trump card he had painstakingly set up had already been completely seen through by Hongjun!

"In that case, I won't disturb you any longer, Senior."

"I gained some insights from this great battle and plan to return to Kunlun Mountain to cultivate."

Tongtian spoke up.

He too wished for more gains, but for now it seemed a fight between Hongjun and Rahou was unlikely.

In that case, it was better to return to Kunlun Mountain and cultivate.

If he could successfully attain the Golden Immortal of the Origin realm!

Then when the final clash between Dao and Devil erupted, he might still reap other benefits.

Hongjun nodded and said, "So be it!"

"Then let us return to Kunlun Mountain first."

He was in no hurry either, and besides, Tongtian had come out under his guidance.

It was fitting to send him back.

A proper beginning and end.

With Hongjun leading the way, it did not take long before the two returned to Kunlun Mountain.

Just as they reached the summit, Laozi and Yuanshi eagerly appeared.

Laozi was somewhat surprised by their return.

Because not much time had passed—only a few thousand years.

What gains could be made in such a short time?

Could the Heaven and Earth Calamity have already ended?!

"Third brother, how were your gains these years?"

"Has the war between the Three Clans concluded?"

Yuanshi asked with great curiosity.

Tongtian shook his head and said, "The gains were decent!"

"The war of the Three Clans is over."

"But I did not see the clan leaders; I heard they have already achieved Liberation by Violence into the world."

"Moreover, the Devil Race from the West has appeared. I struck down quite a few devils and obtained a fair amount of Heavenly Dao Merit."

Upon hearing this, Laozi and Yuanshi's faces were full of envy.

A chaotic battlefield like that, as long as one's cultivation was sufficient, was the perfect time to quietly amass fortune!

It seemed their third brother's gains were far from modest.

Unfortunately, their own cultivation was insufficient to follow the master.

Otherwise, it would surely be far better than staying in seclusion.

At this point, Hongjun spoke up: "The two of you are still somewhat weak in cultivation."

"Make use of the time before the calamity fully erupts to cultivate diligently!"

After instructing Laozi and Yuanshi, Hongjun continued, "I have important matters to attend to, so I will not linger here."

While Rahou was still laying his plans, he too needed to set his own schemes in motion.

The urgent task was to find other like-minded Dao companions.

And persuade them to join forces against Rahou.

Only then could the trouble of Rahou be thoroughly resolved!

With that said, Hongjun departed directly.

Tongtian thought for a moment and sent a voice transmission to Ao Li and Xihe.

Soon, the three of them also arrived at the summit.

Tongtian's gaze swept over them, and he could sense that their cultivation had all improved.

After a moment of contemplation, Tongtian said, "I intend to give you all a lecture on the Dao for a time."

"I hope you can all gain something."

His cultivation was only one step away from naturally attaining the Golden Immortal of the Origin realm.

He was certainly qualified to lecture Laozi and the others.

But the effect would not compare to Hongjun's.

After all, Hongjun's exposition of the Great Dao was extremely complete.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist!"

"Then we shall trouble you, third brother."

Laozi and Yuanshi exchanged glances and raised no objections.

Although Tongtian was the third brother, his cultivation was indeed stronger than theirs.

Besides, they were brothers, so there was no need for awkwardness.

As for Ao Li and the other two women, they naturally hoped to advance their own cultivation further.

Thus, Tongtian preached the Dao to everyone for three hundred years.

After listening, everyone felt they had gained many new insights and went into seclusion to comprehend and cultivate.

Tongtian, however, was in no hurry. His great battle with the Devil Race had only just ended.

He needed time to settle down.

As for cultivation, he had no method to attain the Golden Immortal of the Origin, so there was no rush.

Speaking of which, Kunlun Mountain was vast, yet he had never properly explored it.

Now that he had time, he naturally wanted to take a stroll.

Moreover, Kunlun Mountain was the ancestor of all mountains, and the Three Pure Ones were not the only Innate Great Beings here.

There were still a few neighbors nearby.

The closest was the Queen Mother of the West in West Kunlun.

If he remembered correctly, the Queen Mother of the West possessed the supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Root, the Ren Water Peach Tree.

Would it be too much to visit her and ask for a few Ren Water Peaches to taste?

The Queen Mother of the West was not the same person as Yaochi, the Queen Mother of the later Heavenly Court.

The Ren Water Peach Tree was also not the same spiritual root as the peaches in the later Peach Garden.

The Ren Water Peach Tree was a supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Root, while the peaches in the Peach Garden were at most ordinary Innate Spiritual Roots.

The difference between them was vast.

After admiring the scenery along the paths of Kunlun Mountain for a while, Tongtian rode clouds and mist toward West Kunlun.

When he arrived at West Kunlun, he was surprised to find a layer of hazy mist covering its exterior.

It seemed to shelter the entire West Kunlun within.

Without a doubt, this was a formation!

"Unexpectedly, there is a great formation protecting West Kunlun. Could this be the work of the Queen Mother of the West?"

Tongtian's eyes flickered. He truly didn't know whether the Queen Mother of the West was skilled in formations.

He only remembered that this Head of Female Immortals was very low-key in her actions.

Fortunately, the power of this great formation was not too complex. After examining it for a moment, Tongtian already had the ability to break it.

But he didn't do so. Instead, he opened a small gap.

Silently passing through this gap, he entered the interior of West Kunlun.

Since it was also part of Kunlun Mountain, the scenery here was not much different from East Kunlun.

Dense tree shade, mountain peaks and ravines.

Cranes circling, spiritual energy hazy.

It was truly a paradise on earth.

Tongtian chose the largest peak among them and began walking up the mountain.

He didn't know how long he walked when a patch of mist and steam suddenly appeared before him.

This mist completely shrouded the summit of the mountain. Tongtian's eyes lit up—could there be a treasure hidden in West Kunlun?

With curiosity and doubt, he hurried forward.

In the depths of the mist was a pool of water, and at that moment, a graceful figure was bathing in it.

Before he could think, a flash of snowy white caught his eye.

Only one thought filled his mind—truly white and truly big!

He was startled. Every move of the figure in the pool carried an air of elegance and nobility.

Even if he were slow-witted, Tongtian knew the situation had taken a wrong turn.

This was no treasure emerging; clearly, someone was bathing here.

This was West Kunlun. Who else could be bathing on the mountaintop?!

Realizing this, Tongtian dared not linger. He immediately activated his magic power and vanished without a trace.

Meanwhile, the Queen Mother of the West, who had been leisurely bathing, also sensed the fluctuation of spiritual power.

She roared in fury: "Who dares to be so reckless?!"

The next moment, a beam of light violently struck the spot where Tongtian had disappeared.

But Tongtian had already fled without a trace, so the attack naturally had no effect.

The Queen Mother of the West also sensed the other party's departure, and she was utterly furious with humiliation.

She never imagined that someone would dare to secretly spy on her while she bathed!

One must know that this place was her own Dao field, and there was also a great formation guarding the outside.

By all logic, no one from outside should have been able to enter at all.

Unless this person was extremely proficient in formations and could infiltrate silently—this indicated that their cultivation level was definitely not low.

"The closest to me are the three from East Kunlun Mountain!"

"Could it be one of them?"