The two locked eyes across the void, each seeing through the other's thoughts.
This Shangqing Tongtian was indeed exactly as they had guessed.
He was nothing more than a fame-seeking fraud!
The two of them were thrilled. If they could give Tongtian a thorough beating, would they not be able to claim all of his reputation for themselves?
As Innate Great Beings, who did not want their names to resound throughout the Primordial World?
The reason they had come looking for him was precisely because Tongtian's reputation was too great. They were both Innate Great Beings, so why should his fame overshadow theirs?!
"Third Brother, these two are arrogant and overbearing."
"For the honor of us Pangu Sect Disciples, you must teach them a harsh lesson."
Laozi and Yuanshi were still urging Tongtian onward.
Tongtian had watched the battle between the four from beginning to end, so he naturally knew that Eastern Duke and Nether River truly looked down on the Pangu Sect Disciples.
Moreover, the two had come to his door specifically to provoke him.
After pondering for a moment, he still decided to give them a chance.
Mainly because, with their Grand Luo Golden Immortal cultivation, they were not even worthy of being his opponent.
Even if he defeated them, it would hold no meaning for Tongtian.
"You have come from afar. If you are here to visit Kunlun Mountain, everyone on Kunlun Mountain welcomes you."
"But if you have come to provoke the honor of the Pangu Sect Disciples, there is still time for you to apologize."
"Otherwise, once I make a move, I fear this will not end peacefully."
Tongtian looked at the two of them, his tone calm.
Eastern Duke and Nether River both froze upon hearing this. Their first thought was that this fellow was simply too arrogant!
The two of them were already arrogant enough, yet Tongtian was clearly even more arrogant than they were.
What right did this fellow have to say such things?
They had not even fought.
Yet he wanted them to apologize!
How utterly laughable!
Even his two elder brothers had been no match for them, much less him.
"Absolutely ridiculous!"
"You think a few casual words are enough to make us lower our heads?"
"Who do you think you are? Some ancient great being?"
Eastern Duke retorted with a face full of mockery.
Nether River sneered as well. "Your two elder brothers are nothing impressive. That proves these so-called Pangu Sect Disciples are nothing impressive either."
"So what right do you have to demand that we apologize?!"
"If you have the ability, then try taking us both on."
Tongtian nodded faintly. He had already given them a chance, after all.
Since they did not want it, they could not blame him for showing no mercy.
"Fine! I will grant your request."
"Come at me together. Do not waste too much of my time."
Tongtian spoke indifferently.
Eastern Duke and Nether River were immediately enraged.
Arrogant! Far too arrogant!
They had never expected that there could be someone in this world even more brazen and arrogant than themselves.
"You court death!"
Nether River roared. He held nothing back, intending to teach this fellow who did not know the immensity of heaven and earth a ruthless lesson.
The Yuantu Sword and Abi Sword transformed into two streaks of light in the void, carrying boundless sharp killing intent as they shot toward Tongtian.
Faced with the might of two Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, Tongtian did not even feel the need to use a treasure.
The gap between them was simply too vast.
If he used a treasure, they likely would not even withstand a single move.
Whoosh!
Tongtian took one step, and his figure vanished from where he stood in an instant. Even the Yuantu Sword and Abi Sword were far too slow to catch him.
"Not good!"
Nether River's pupils contracted sharply. He immediately sensed a heart-palpitating threat. Before he could dodge, Tongtian had already torn through the void and arrived before him. In the next instant, Tongtian threw a punch.
Rumble!
Massive ripples spread through the void. Nether River grunted and was sent flying backward, while scarlet light continuously flowed across the Twelfth Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus beneath his feet.
Much of the power behind Tongtian's strike had been completely blocked by the Twelfth Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus.
Otherwise, that single blow would have been enough to leave Nether River severely injured.
Although most of the force had been blocked, Nether River still felt terrible. What he found hardest to accept was how Tongtian's power could be this terrifying!
Tongtian had not even used a spiritual treasure, yet one strike had sent him flying.
"What realm are you in?"
Nether River demanded in disbelief.
He was at the peak of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, yet before Tongtian, he had no power to resist.
Could this fellow have already broken through to an even higher realm?
How could that be possible!
Tongtian ignored him and attacked Nether River once more.
This time, Nether River did not dare to be careless. He activated the full power of the Twelfth Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus in advance.
Buzz!
Incomparably immense power erupted from the Twelfth Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus. In the next instant, vast amounts of karma fire appeared between heaven and earth!
Endless karma fire swirled and stretched through the void, completely dyeing half the sky blood-red.
The karma fire shone brilliantly, yet it possessed no heat. However, for living beings tainted by karmic sin, karma fire was exceedingly terrifying.
But to Tongtian, karma fire was utterly useless.
Not only had he never been tainted by karmic sin, but his Dao body was protected by three layers of Golden Wheels of Merit.
Rumble!
Thus, facing the karma fire filling the heavens, Tongtian did not even bother to act, allowing great quantities of karma fire to spread over his body.
The sight delighted Nether River. The Twelfth Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus had never disappointed him.
How dare this fellow look down on him so blatantly? Under the burning of karma fire, even if Tongtian did not die, he would be severely wounded!
But Nether River was immediately dumbfounded. Tongtian showed no sign of pain whatsoever. Instead, with a turn of his palm, the karma fire around his body began to howl before curling into his palm.
Tongtian closed his hand, and that cluster of karma fire instantly dispersed.
"It is truly a waste for a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure to follow someone like you."
"With your cultivation, you cannot bring out even a fraction of its true power."
Tongtian spoke expressionlessly.
Those calm words struck Nether River like ten thousand critical blows.
His entire face turned deathly pale with rage.
But he was not stupid. He knew Tongtian's combat strength had certainly surpassed his own.
It was utterly impossible for him alone to deal with Tongtian.
He immediately turned toward Eastern Duke and shouted, "Fellow Daoist Eastern Duke, what are you still waiting for?"
"Why do you not quickly help me?"
Eastern Duke had been left staring in shock from the sidelines. He had long taken note of Nether River's combat strength.
Nether River's strength did not fall short of his own in the slightest, not to mention that he possessed three Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures!
Yet such a powerful Innate Great Being appeared utterly helpless before Tongtian.
If he had to describe it in words, it was like a child facing an adult.
No wonder Tongtian had been so bold as to tell both of them to attack together.
Eastern Duke's eyes flickered. He was a man of deep scheming. If he had known from the beginning that Tongtian possessed such terrifying strength, he certainly would not have wanted to become Tongtian's enemy.
But regret was useless now. After all, the two of them had indeed humiliated Laozi and Yuanshi.
If Tongtian defeated Nether River, he certainly would not fare much better.
He might as well seize the opportunity before him and join Nether River in besieging Tongtian. Perhaps they still had a chance of victory.
"Fine!"
His thoughts racing, Eastern Duke did not hesitate for long. With a loud shout, the Herding Immortal Staff in his hand tore through the sky and struck toward Tongtian.
Tongtian shifted aside, avoiding the Herding Immortal Staff's attack.
His hand directly seized the tip of the Herding Immortal Staff. As the cultivation of a Primordial Golden Immortal erupted, vast power poured endlessly into the staff.
Bang!
The Herding Immortal Staff sensed danger, and its innate restrictions trembled. Tongtian had no choice but to release his grip.
A trace of surprise flashed through Tongtian's eyes. He had not expected Eastern Duke's refinement of the Herding Immortal Staff to have reached such a profound level.
Otherwise, under his suppression, the Herding Immortal Staff would never have been able to break free.
Eastern Duke waved a hand and caught the Herding Immortal Staff again. Forming a hand seal with one hand, he sent a streak of white light shooting from the Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus beneath his feet.
This was the World Cleansing Light contained within the World Cleansing White Lotus!
It not only possessed wondrous purifying power, but also terrifying force capable of cleansing and annihilating all things.
Tongtian raised a brow, formed a hand seal with one hand, and directly unleashed the Supreme Clarity Immortal Light.
The two different lights collided in the void. There was no massive explosion, nor did any heavenly phenomenon appear.
The two differently colored lights merely intertwined in the void, rolling and twisting continuously.
After only a moment, the void returned to calm.
Both lights had vanished.
Eastern Duke's expression immediately darkened. He had not expected Tongtian to possess such a profound divine ability.
He had blocked the power of his Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure with a divine ability alone.
Could Tongtian's realm truly have surpassed both of theirs?
Impossible!
They were all Innate Great Beings. Ever since they had broken through to the peak of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, they had been unable to advance any further. Why should Tongtian have the qualifications to break into a higher realm?
Besides, they were all Innate Great Beings. The difference between them could not possibly be this great.
It had to be because this fellow's divine abilities were simply too powerful.
"Attack together!"
Eastern Duke shouted as he controlled the Herding Immortal Staff and charged forward once more.
Nether River did not hesitate either. The Yuantu Sword and Abi Sword both burst forth with brilliant sharp killing intent.
Besieged by three Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, Tongtian strolled leisurely. No matter how terrifying the attacks were, they could not touch his body.
"Why has Fellow Daoist Tongtian not brought out his spiritual treasures?"
"If he used his treasures, these two would be no match for him at all!"
Xihe and Changxi had also arrived below Kunlun Mountain with Queen Mother of the West.
Queen Mother of the West asked with confusion on her face.
Laozi snorted. "Two madmen who crawled out of nowhere have no right to force Third Brother to go all out."
Though he said that, his heart was deeply shaken.
Third Brother's cultivation had surely broken through to the Primordial Golden Immortal realm!
Otherwise, he could not have so easily handled the attacks of Eastern Duke and Nether River. Laozi naturally knew exactly how strong those two were.
Yuanshi's eyes flickered. He had guessed the same thing.
Tongtian stepping in to teach those two a lesson was naturally a joyous matter, but thinking of how he and Laozi had been left far behind by Tongtian still made him uncomfortable.
By now, the hearts of Eastern Duke and Nether River were also sinking without end.
At this point, how could the two of them fail to see it?
Today, they had kicked an iron plate!
Tongtian's combat strength clearly surpassed theirs, which was why he had been so fearless.
They did not even have the qualifications to force him to use a spiritual treasure.
If this continued, they would only humiliate themselves further.
Boom!
The two of them hardened their hearts and launched their full-force attacks at Tongtian.
Tongtian no longer intended to evade. Solar True Fire and Profound Yin Divine Water erupted together, directly blasting the two away.
But it was not over yet. The powers of Solar True Fire and Profound Yin Divine Water erupted together.
They shot rapidly toward the two of them.
Eastern Duke and Nether River could only hurriedly activate the Twelve-Grade Lotus Platforms beneath their feet, drawing upon their power to resist.
Bolstered by their Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, the two expended considerable effort before finally suppressing the two divine abilities.
"Shangqing Tongtian truly lives up to his reputation."
"I have disturbed you today, Fellow Daoist."
"I will take my leave now."
Eastern Duke's expression shifted repeatedly. Without hesitation, he decisively admitted that he was inferior.
Then he turned and prepared to flee.
Tongtian's divine abilities were powerful, and his cultivation was even higher than theirs.
It was clear that he had suffered a loss today. Before the conflict escalated any further, leaving was the best course of action.
Tongtian laughed outright when he heard that.
Well, well! These two had come to his doorstep and provoked him without restraint, yet now that they knew they were outmatched, they were preparing to flee.
What did they take his Kunlun Mountain for?
They came when they pleased and left when they pleased?
They really took him for some easygoing gentleman!
"I already gave the two of you a chance. Now it is too late for regrets. If you had merely come to spar, I could have spared you once." "But you repeatedly insulted the Pangu Sect Disciples with your words. Leave something behind as compensation!"
The moment the two of them made their move, Tongtian had set his sights on the twelve-grade lotus platforms in their hands.
The Twelfth Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus and the Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus!
Two Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.
He also possessed the spoils he had obtained after Rahou's death: the 12th Grade Black Lotus of Destruction.
Including the lotus seed of the Creation Green Lotus, he already had two lotus platforms in his possession. Naturally, he could not let these two before him slip away.
This was much easier than gathering the Innate Five Elemental Pearls.
After all, they had delivered themselves to his door.
The instant Tongtian spoke, Eastern Duke's expression changed drastically. Without another word, he rode the Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus and fled into the distance.
In the blink of an eye, he had already flown thousands of miles away.
But since Tongtian had set his eyes on something, there was no way he would let it escape before him.
As he unleashed his divine ability, his speed was even greater than Eastern Duke's.
With the cultivation of a Primordial Golden Immortal supporting him, he caught up to Eastern Duke in just a few breaths.
Eastern Duke looked horrified. He had not expected Tongtian's speed to be so astonishing!
There was no way he could escape now.
He could only shout, "Fellow Daoist, be merciful where possible!"
"I am willing to offer other spiritual treasures as an apology. Could you spare me this once?"
Tongtian sneered. "If you had possessed such awareness from the start," "things would not have reached this point."
Eastern Duke's expression turned savage. Without hesitation, he unleashed a divine ability toward the rear.
He wanted to delay Tongtian.
Seeing that he was still stubbornly resisting even now, Tongtian lost his patience.
With a sweep of his hand, black-and-yellow qi and the power of merit immediately intertwined in the heavens.
Amid the flowing, surging radiance, the Innate Merit Treasure, the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda, appeared.
Rumble!
Its vast aura directly suppressed Eastern Duke in place. He groaned, his mana completely sealed, while the light of the Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus beneath his feet dimmed as well.
Tongtian had already arrived before Eastern Duke. He did not even spare him another glance before directly taking the Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus into his hand.
The Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus had long since been refined by Eastern Duke. Feeling Tongtian's suppression, the innate restrictions within it immediately began to resist.
But even Eastern Duke himself had been easily suppressed by Tongtian, let alone the spiritual treasure in his hand!
With a thought, Tongtian poured a vast amount of Heavenly Dao Merit into the Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus. The World Cleansing White Lotus, which had been trembling all along, immediately fell still.
Relying on that immense amount of Heavenly Dao Merit, Tongtian directly left his own mark within the Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus and completely erased Eastern Duke's aura.
Pfft!
His spiritual treasure had been forcibly seized, and the origin mark within it had been erased. Eastern Duke instantly spat out a mouthful of blood essence. His origin was damaged, and his aura weakened.
Tongtian could not be bothered with him. Instead, he examined the Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus in his palm.
Purifying white light and a gentle aura drifted from it, leaving Tongtian extremely satisfied.
It truly was an excellent spiritual treasure!
"Scram!"
Having successfully obtained the spiritual treasure, Tongtian did not make things difficult for Eastern Duke any further. With a casual wave, he sent him flying away like garbage.
Eastern Duke's eyes were filled with venom.
Gritting his teeth, he fled into the distance without another word.
He would repay today's humiliation sooner or later.
Tongtian naturally sensed the heavy resentment emanating from him, but he did not care.
Eastern Duke's fate had not yet run out, and his crimes did not warrant death.
Otherwise, Tongtian would never have let him go so easily.
With the Twelfth Grade World Cleansing White Lotus in hand, the next target was the Twelfth Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus in Nether River's possession.
Watching Eastern Duke flee in utter disarray without daring to look back, Nether River was terrified out of his wits.
It was one thing that he could not defeat Tongtian head-on, but he could not even escape from him?
Why was this man's combat power so terrifying?
"No, if I flee directly, he will definitely catch up to me." "I can only use a life-saving method!"
A ruthless glint flashed through Nether River's eyes. The next moment, he formed hand seals, and immense blood-sea aura began to churn around him.
Blood God Doppelganger!
This was a powerful divine ability Nether River had comprehended within the Netherworld Blood Sea. It could transform the power of the blood sea into countless incarnations of himself. So long as even one Blood God Doppelganger existed, he would be undying and indestructible.
Buzz!
In an instant, a vast number of Blood God Doppelganger incarnations appeared in the void. At Nether River's command, they charged at Tongtian without hesitation.
Nether River seized the opportunity to flee directly into the distance.
Tongtian's eyes flickered slightly as he watched the Blood God Doppelgangers rushing toward him like a tidal wave.
It had to be said that these Innate Great Beings did have some skill.
For example, the Blood God Doppelganger Technique Nether River had created himself. The aura of every Blood God Doppelganger incarnation was comparable to Nether River's true body.
Of course, their cultivation was certainly far inferior to his true body's.
Even Tongtian found this kind of divine ability somewhat interesting.
He formed a hand seal with one hand, and the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda above his head slowly began to rotate.
Boundless black-and-yellow qi poured forth, instantly suppressing all the Blood God Doppelgangers within the void.
Tongtian beckoned with his hand, and a Blood God Doppelganger incarnation was immediately caught in his grasp.
Bang!
After examining it for a moment, Tongtian crushed it directly.
Then came the next one.
One Blood God Doppelganger after another was continuously crushed by him, and Tongtian gradually gained some insight into the divine ability.
Just then, a notification sounded in his ears at the perfect moment.
You carefully observed the Blood God Doppelganger incarnations and discerned the mysteries of the divine ability within them. You have successfully mastered the divine ability: Blood God Doppelganger Technique.
A vast amount of profound insight immediately flooded Tongtian's mind.
"So that was how it was. I never expected these Blood God Doppelgangers to be so special." "It truly is a fine divine ability. At most, it can create four hundred and eighty million Blood God Doppelgangers!"
"In terms of incarnations, it is somewhat similar to Laozi's One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones. Yet as long as the blood sea does not dry up, it grants the power of undying immortality."
"In that regard, it is even more unique than One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones."
Tongtian sighed inwardly. Nether River was truly no weakling among the Innate Great Beings.
The fact that he could deduce and create a divine ability like the Blood God Doppelganger Technique by himself showed that his comprehension was extremely strong.
He looked into the distance, but Nether River's figure had already vanished without a trace.
Did that fellow think he could escape safely just by using those Blood God Doppelgangers to delay him?
Others did not know Nether River's origins, but Tongtian knew them perfectly well.
Thus, he directly used a divine ability and sped toward the Netherworld Blood Sea.
By then, Nether River had already fled hundreds of millions of miles from Kunlun Mountain.
This finally calmed his wildly pounding heart.
He had fled so far in one breath. Tongtian should not be able to catch him now.
"No wonder this man was renowned throughout the Primordial World!"
"His combat power is simply not something a Grand Luo Golden Immortal can contend with. Perhaps only by breaking through to a higher realm can one stand against him."
Nether River's expression was ashen. Since taking form, he had never suffered such a great loss.
No matter what methods he used, they had been utterly useless.
He truly did not want to experience that feeling of helplessness again.
Just as he relaxed, he suddenly felt a chilling sense of danger.
As he prepared to continue fleeing, the Innate Supreme Treasure, the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda, suddenly appeared in the sky. The power of black-and-yellow qi filled the entire void in the next instant.
Heaven and earth were completely sealed.
He was imprisoned within this cage.
"Impossible! How could you possibly catch up to me?"
Nether River was shocked beyond measure as he demanded in disbelief.
Tongtian tore through the air and arrived, saying indifferently, "Hand over the Twelfth Grade Karma Fire Red Lotus of your own accord."
"I can spare your life."
Nether River's expression was ugly. "In your dreams!"
As soon as the words fell, he wielded the Yuantu Sword and Abi Sword and charged at Tongtian once more.
Sharp sword qi tore through the sky. Tongtian looked disdainful, and in the next moment, both swords were suppressed in place.
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