Primordial Desolation: I Control the Underworld, Houtu Goes Berserk!
Chapter 17

Want to Leave? Chen Xuan: Please Leave Your Lives Behind Before You Go!

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The Dutian God-Demon Array instantly returned to its peak, full power.

Empowered by the Golden Dragon of Destiny of the Wu clan.

It was like a double buff stacked!

Even Taiqing and Yuanshi dared not confront it head-on. A storm surged within them, and their hearts pounded incessantly.

In this situation, how could they possibly fight?

Were they supposed to throw their lives away?

What should they do?

Honestly, for a moment, they truly didn't know what to do!

Let alone Taiqing and Yuanshi.

Even Hongjun felt an immense headache at this moment.

He was aware of the fearsomeness of the Dutian God-Demon Array.

But he never expected...

That it would be this terrifyingly peerless!

"It seems I underestimated the power of Pangu's inherited killing formation. I made a miscalculation. At this moment, perhaps only my disciple Tongtian can break this deadlock!"

After the shock and horror subsided, Hongjun, upholding the Sage's Dao Heart, was as firm as rock and quickly calmed his turbulent emotions.

Chen Xuan had hidden trump cards.

But did he, Hongjun, have no recourse?

As he spoke, his Sage's Dharma Eye, unfathomably deep, pierced through the endless void in an instant, gazing towards the direction of Jinao Island.

As if expecting something!

Turning back to the Wu and Demon battlefield.

Taiqing and Yuanshi looked up at the majestic Pangu True Body, enveloped in a scarlet aura, and within the Dutian God-Demon Array, they felt a chill run down their spines!

At this very moment.

In this scene.

They desperately wanted to flee!

As if on impulse, Yuanshi's thoughts churned, a cunning glint flashed in his eyes, and his feet moved with golden light, ready to escape at any moment.

But just then, Taiqing Laozi suppressed his inner turmoil and suddenly spoke, "Fellow Daoist Houtu, we are cultivators of the third heaven of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal, with unfathomable profound cultivation. Coupled with the supreme treasures we possess, our combat power is overwhelmingly strong. If you insist on keeping us here, Fellow Daoist... are you confident you can succeed?"

"In my opinion, all matters can be discussed. It's best to leave some room for maneuver in all things, so we can meet again in the future. Let's pretend we never came here today, alright?"

Rumble—

As soon as these words were spoken.

Everyone present, whether Wu or Demon, was stunned and bewildered.

Taiqing the Sage, who had previously vowed to suppress the Wu clan and even threatened to break the formation, was now... compromising?!

Wait, where was the bottom line and integrity of a dignified Hun Yuan Sage?

Could it be that even the indestructible and immortal Hun Yuan Sages feared death!?

That shouldn't be right!

Seeing this.

The Golden Crow brothers, who had once placed their hopes for the Demon clan's Heavenly Court on the Two Qing Sages, widened their eyes in disbelief that Taiqing Laozi could say such a thing!?

This was truly outrageous!

If even the Xuanmen's Two Qing Sages retreated, then their Demon clan's Heavenly Court would truly be doomed today!

After hearing Taiqing's words, all the Ancestor Witches looked at Houtu in unison, leaving the decision to her.

From the beginning until now.

If not for "Houtu" mediating and turning the tide, the Wu clan would have likely compromised, ceased hostilities, and retreated to the Primordial Desolation long ago.

They wouldn't have been able to force all the Sages to this point!

First, the Two Sages of the West retreated in disarray.

Then, even Hongjun's Dharma body was shattered!

Now, they had forced Taiqing the Sage to speak softly and compromise.

It could be said that the Wu clan had gained immense prestige this time, showing off their might!

After this battle, regardless of the outcome, the Wu clan would forever be famous throughout the Primordial Desolation, their might spreading across all realms!

Therefore, the Ancestor Witches now completely regarded their youngest sister, Houtu, as the pillar of the Wu clan!

"Senior Chen Xuan, may I have a word?"

At this moment, Houtu, after careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, suddenly spoke, "Since the Two Qing Sages now have thoughts of retreating and do not wish to fall out with the Wu clan, why not let them leave?"

Saints' karma is something no one wants to get involved in, not even a little bit.

What's more, the Wu clan had already forged karmic enmity with the Two Sages of the West.

If they were to offend the Pangu duo now, even if the Wu clan could escape unscathed today, if all the Sages in the world were to target the Wu clan in the future, the consequences would be absolutely unimaginable!

Houtu had thought Chen Xuan's idea aligned with hers.

After all, the Wu clan had saved face and retained their dignity. There was no need to be ruthless and completely fall out with Taiqing and Yuanshi.

Who would have thought!

Chen Xuan was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

What was it with Sister Houtu being so indecisive?

Didn't she know?

The advantage was currently on their side!

This wasn't some romance novel world.

This was the Primordial Desolation, where strength reigned supreme!

When cutting grass, one must naturally remove the roots!

With that thought.

Chen Xuan immediately corrected her, "Houtu, you are still young and naive. You don't understand human nature, the dangers of the world, the law of the jungle, or the unfathomable depths of a Sage's heart."

"You must know that the Xuanmen duo were acting under the orders of Dao Ancestor Hongjun to suppress the Wu clan. If the Wu clan were weak, or if you had already established Reincarnation and couldn't muster the complete Dutian God-Demon Array, losing this reliance today, do you think... they would compromise with us? If we hadn't re-established the fearsome might of the Dutian God-Demon Array, have you considered the consequences?"

"The duo lost face at the Wu clan today. If we let them leave just like that, I can't speak for Taiqing, but with Yuanshi Tianzun's petty nature... there will be endless trouble in the future!"

"Therefore, these two... absolutely cannot be allowed to leave!"

Hiss—

Chen Xuan finished speaking, and Houtu immediately gasped in shock.

What? They absolutely cannot be allowed to leave again?

Could it be that Senior...

was planning to go on a killing spree again, intending to slaughter Saints?!

Although the reasoning made sense, why did she feel like something was off?

With talk of "absolutely cannot be allowed to leave" and "slaughtering Saints" at every turn, why did Senior Chen Xuan's conduct always have a hint of...

demonic influence?

"The enmity of obstructing the Dao is irreconcilable! How dare you damage the Wu clan's destiny and side with the Demon clan? Nothing you say now will matter!"

"Today, if you two wish to leave, then leave your lives behind! Only then can you leave! This way, the Wu clan will have an explanation!"

Without waiting for Houtu to fully comprehend, Chen Xuan coldly spoke.

He even demanded that the duo hand over their lives!

Rumble—

As these words were spoken.

The Primordial Desolation instantly exploded.

Houtu's mind also shattered.

Senior, do you even hear what you're saying?

You're asking them to leave their lives behind, how are they supposed to leave then?

Upon hearing this.

Taiqing's body trembled violently, his eyes filled with disbelief.

This Ancestor Witch Houtu was too reckless!

She was truly tenacious!

A lunatic, an absolute lunatic!

Yuanshi Tianzun felt utterly humiliated and enraged. He immediately reprimanded in a deep voice, "Brother, why bother with this ant? It's a waste of breath and utterly useless. Let's join forces and break out!"

With that, Yuanshi Tianzun wielded the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, unleashing thousands of golden rays of light. He then swung the Pangu Banner, displaying immeasurable divine radiance that split the heavens, unleashing the ultimate Hun Yuan Da Luo supreme killing power.

The situation having escalated this far, Taiqing Sage also gritted his teeth. With a sweep of his large sleeve, he held the Taiji Diagram aloft, the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda above his head, maximizing his defenses.

He intended to fight their way out together!

"Dutian God-Demon Array, suppress!"

Immediately after, a light shout echoed through the cosmos.

The ultimate supreme killing formation unleashed its extreme ferocity, revealing the might of the Pangu True Body!

The two sides engaged in a fierce battle, like a sharp point against a sharp point, neither willing to yield.

But in less than a moment.

The Taiji Diagram shook violently, its Yin-Yang energies gradually wearing away.

The immeasurable Xuanhuang Qi that cascaded from the Exquisite Pagoda vibrated and dispersed wildly, causing Taiqing Laozi's steps to falter.

The Heaven-Opening divine light swung by the Pangu Banner was met with a backlash of malevolent energy, the treasure light of the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi gradually dimmed, and Yuanshi Tianzun staggered.

Looking again, the Dutian God-Demon Array surged like a raging tide, its killing intent intensifying, unstoppable!

Another moment passed.

Taiqing's temples were disheveled, his robes torn, and both their faces were grave. They were clearly at their limit, unable to withstand the overwhelming killing power of the God-Demon Array.

They couldn't break it, not even a little!

"Damn it! This Dutian God-Demon Array is truly terrifying! Where is Tongtian? That scoundrel Tongtian... why is he still so late?!"

"Third Brother, this is an emergency, come quickly—!!!"

With matters having reached this point, Taiqing and Yuanshi could only place their hopes on Tongtian.

Only with the Four Swords of Immortal Slaying wielded by Tongtian, aided by the Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram, could he set up the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and suppress this Twelve Capital Celestial Evil Formation!

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