Defying Comprehension, Creating the Grand Destiny Art, Shocking Lord Tongtian

It was because of this.

That they persisted relentlessly.

By rights, Golden Fortune Daoist should have given the useless Metal Spirit Pearl to them, allowing himself to leave safely.

However, the pride of a high-ranking Innate God simply would not allow him to do so.

A drop in cultivation was one thing, but if even his dignity were lowered, that would be truly tragic.

Thus, the two sides remained deadlocked.

That was how Hongxuan came upon this scene.

And Hongxuan had no idea that the mere Golden Immortal in his eyes possessed such a hidden identity.

Golden Fortune Daoist clenched his teeth and fled frantically, his heart tangled with indecision.

Should he use his final trump card?

But if he truly used it, his cultivation would likely fall again.

He might not even be able to retain his Golden Immortal cultivation, falling into the Profound Immortal Realm.

Or even the True Immortal Realm.

How could he accept that?

Just then, Golden Fortune Daoist's sharp eyes spotted a Daoist cultivating atop a distant mountain peak.

His eyes lit up.

Perhaps this was his one chance at survival.

Without hesitation, he instantly exerted all his strength and sped toward that mountain peak.

"Fellow Daoist, please save this poor Daoist just this once. This poor Daoist will be endlessly grateful!"

As he neared Hongxuan, Golden Fortune Daoist did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately begged for help.

Who knew where he got the confidence to be so certain that Hongxuan would save him?

There were five Grand Golden Immortals behind him, while Hongxuan was merely a Grand Golden Immortal as well.

However, Hongxuan paid no attention to the true intentions of the man before him.

What interested him more was the Metal Spirit Pearl.

Of course, with Hongxuan's keen perception, he naturally sensed that the man before him bore no ill intent.

"Oh? This poor Daoist has neither kinship nor acquaintance with you. Why should I save you?"

"Moreover, I would be provoking five enemies and inviting karmic entanglement for no reason at all, all for nothing more than your gratitude?"

Hongxuan replied in an indifferent tone.

He truly wanted the Metal Spirit Pearl, but he could not hand the initiative over to the other party.

The man before him was somewhat strange.

What if this was a scheme?

"Please forgive me, Dao Brother. If you are willing to help, this poor Daoist is willing to offer you the Dharma treasure that those people behind me have gone to great lengths to seize, thereby settling this karma!"

In Golden Fortune Daoist's view, the Metal Spirit Pearl in his possession had already been exposed.

With the strength of a Golden Immortal alone, he simply could not protect such a treasure.

He might as well give it to Hongxuan and forge goodwill with him.

Golden Fortune Daoist possessed a special art for judging people.

The moment he saw Hongxuan, he had determined that this man was extraordinary.

He was someone with exceptionally abundant fortune.

Far beyond comparison with those five bandits behind him.

His foundation was solid, and his aura was majestic.

Even at his peak, Golden Fortune Daoist would have regarded such a figure with utmost importance.

Much less now, when he had fallen so low.

Perhaps in the future, he might have need of this man.

Hongxuan remained silent, neither agreeing nor refusing.

Seeing Hongxuan remain completely still, Golden Fortune Daoist gritted his teeth and directly took out the spiritual treasure in his hand.

He would gamble on it!

He would gamble that this fellow Daoist was not someone who went back on his word or forgot righteousness for profit.

When the man took out the treasure for the exchange, Hongxuan's expression did not change, but joy rose in his heart.

Just as expected.

His Grand Deduction Art had not been wrong.

It really was the Metal Spirit Pearl.

And it had truly fallen into his hands so easily?

Had it been earlier or later, this excellent opportunity would surely have been lost.

The man before him had a fierce and unyielding temperament.

Even after being pursued for so long, he had never considered handing over the treasure.

Yet after encountering someone from whom he sought aid, he had handed it over without the slightest hesitation.

This showed that he would never yield to anyone he did not approve of.

But if he approved of someone, he would take the initiative to forge goodwill.

He was a man with a strange temperament.

Hongxuan did not pretend to refuse. Instead, he calmly accepted the Metal Spirit Pearl and beckoned the other man closer.

Only once the item was in his hands could he feel at ease.

If something unexpected happened midway, he would have nowhere to cry.

In the distance, the Five Absolutes Daoists, who had been pursuing their prey, discovered that their quarry had fallen into someone else's hands.

They immediately flew into a rage.

"Big Brother, the Dharma treasure in our prey's hands has gone to someone else. What should we do?"

"What else can we do? Deal with them together. That metal-attributed Dharma treasure is of utmost importance to me. I must have it."

"Anyone who obstructs us will receive no mercy. Kill them directly!"

"Fine, we'll listen to Big Brother. This man is a Grand Golden Immortal. The five of us brothers can set up the Five Absolutes Grand Formation and will surely be able to kill him!"

"Good, then it is settled. Follow him. When the time comes, act according to my signal!"

The Five Absolutes Daoists exchanged knowing glances and instantly devised a plan.

Then they flew together to a spot not far from Hongxuan.

"Hey, you Daoist! Hand over our five brothers' prey, as well as that Dharma treasure, and we brothers will consider sparing your life!"

Among the Five Absolutes brothers, Fire Absolute, who had the hottest temper, immediately shouted loudly.

Hongxuan swept his gaze over them, disdain written across his face.

"Take one strike from me. If you survive, I will spare your lives!"

Hongxuan could not be bothered with them and spoke coldly.

Then, he lightly struck forward with his right palm.

In an instant, a strange phenomenon erupted.

A vast ocean manifested, accompanied by surging, towering waves.

Then it crushed toward the Five Absolutes Daoists with wild force.

The Five Absolutes Daoists' expressions changed at once.

"Brothers, danger! Set up the Five Absolutes Grand Formation immediately!"

The Five Absolutes Daoists made a swift decision, moving in accordance with profound footwork and supporting one another.

They then formed an array that appeared fairly impressive.

Unfortunately.

In Hongxuan's eyes, it was still far from sufficient.

Hongxuan was a disciple of the Jie Sect and cultivated the Supreme Purity Great Dao of the Jie Sect. How could his understanding of formations compare to that of the Five Absolutes Daoists, who were merely Rogue Cultivators?

The Five Absolutes Grand Formation, remarkable in the eyes of ordinary cultivators, was riddled with flaws in Hongxuan's eyes.