Chapter 64: The Cautious Daoist Leader

Daoist Hongjun had a major hobby: eavesdropping on players’ chats. Once again, he accidentally overheard them mention the skill ‘Spirit Bomb.’

Carefully analyzing the ability, he found that extracting the essence of all things was indeed terrifying. Coupled with his well-established reputation, this skill suited him perfectly!

As Hongjun’s righteous aura spread across the land, the divine trees and spiritual herbs swayed gently, releasing wisps of profound energy from countless spiritual beings.

The creatures that benefited from Hongjun’s kindness raised their hands in gratitude. An endless stream of primal essence converged at the foot of Yujing Mountain, creating a dreamlike spectacle as streams of energy surged through space, gathering in Hongjun’s outstretched hands!

On the forum, the onlookers fell silent. The strongest player, Dragon Shao, and the Little Loli, as well as Wutian, were at a loss for words.

Curiosity flickered in Luo Hou’s eyes as the energy surged forth. Reaching out, he grasped it, pulling the essence back to the earth. Yet, an unending flow still gathered, causing the brilliant Spirit Bomb in Hongjun’s hands to swell larger!

“Master, you’ve got to stop Hongjun! That move is legendary among players! It’s known as a savior’s skill, specifically for the final showdown!”

Wutian quickly added, “Don’t underestimate this Spirit Bomb. Even if it seems weak now, it will grow rapidly! The Sword Array could be shattered when it reaches full size!”

Luo Hou also sensed danger as the killing light from the God-Slaying Spear shot up into the sky!

The Four Swords to Vanquish Immortals were effective; the Four Swords of Slaughter shone with a crimson light while the Sword Array trembled with chaos. Invisible sword energy swirled and converged into a flood of swords rushing toward Hongjun! Roar—

Unexpectedly, a mighty dragon’s roar echoed as the Ancestral Dragon’s true form suppressed the formation, preventing the Four Swords from breaching even a fraction. The Ancestral Dragon stood firm!

The overwhelming might of the God-Slaying Spear was unstoppable. The Ancestral Dragon felt a twinge of pain; opening his mouth, he unleashed a golden dragon pearl—the Ancestral Dragon’s fated treasure! Infused with countless rare treasures, all his cultivation was embedded in this orb!

One could say, in the Ancestral Dragon’s hands, this Dragon Pearl was on par with any Innate Treasure!

Zizz! The Dragon Pearl spun as innumerable beast roars erupted. Hundreds of thousands of true dragons soared through the heavens, riding clouds in every direction as if they truly manifested inside the great formation. A tidal wave engulfed Luo Hou!

The God-Slaying Spear was forced back, and Luo Hou cursed under his breath. This Ancestral Dragon was putting up such a fight for his enemy, but he didn’t realize that if Hongjun didn’t break the formation, the Ancestral Dragon had no hope of victory!

The Ancestral Dragon faced Luo Hou, while the Four Swords occasionally unleashed sword energy, but the minuscule sword waves were all blocked by the protective treasure surrounding Hongjun! Standing like a true Daoist, he stepped upon a Twelve Grade Golden Lotus of Merit. Above his soul floated a fragmented jade plate, constantly drawing essence from all beings. Celebratory clouds danced around him, while several divine lanterns floated and burned.

In such a turtle shell, as long as Luo Hou didn’t directly intervene, he had nothing to worry about!

As the Spirit Bomb continued to swell, the stability of the Sword Array’s space began to falter.

Suddenly, a Destruction Black Lotus appeared behind Hongjun—Wutian made his move!

Having previously self-destructed, the Destruction Black Lotus was gravely weakened, yet it was reinforced by malevolent energy. At this moment, amidst chaotic calamities, its terrifying might was amplified! Thick black destructive air appeared almost corporeal!

A scattering of black petals enveloped Hongjun, carrying with it the laws of annihilation!

Kill!

Wutian howled in fury, channeling all his power into the black lotus. It ballooned, as if trying to swallow Hongjun whole! If he could consume Hongjun and disrupt the gathering of the Spirit Bomb, even having the Destruction Black Lotus blown apart would be worth it!

“Heh, little brat, how dare you attack!” Hongjun chuckled.

A black evil corpse appeared behind Hongjun, reaching out with a summon that transformed the Taiji Diagram into a white jade golden bridge. Whoosh! The Destruction Black Lotus was instantly reverted to its original form.

The evil corpse Hongjun waved the Pangu Banner and unleashed chaotic sword energy to slice through the void, targeting Wutian.

The Destruction Black Lotus was cut down by the chaotic sword energy, scattering petals everywhere. Luo Hou cursed and swiftly used the formation to escape. Though both were at the Great Luo level, the gap between Wutian and Hongjun was like heaven and earth! If not for being immersed in the Sword Array, Wutian wouldn’t even have the chance to approach Hongjun; with just a fingertip, Hongjun could suppress him! As Wutian fled using the array, the evil corpse Hongjun didn’t chase after, returning instead to his original form.

From afar, Wutian yelled, “With so many treasures for protection, how could you still have a secret weapon hidden away?”

On the forum, netizens couldn’t help but exclaim: this Daoist leader is clearly incredibly strong, yet he’s excessively cautious! Driven by their own power and the innate treasures, Hongjun could easily compete with the kings of the three races, yet he still tricked the Yin-Yang Daoist and Qian Kun Old Ancestor into coming to assist him.

Trapped in the Sword Array, he also unleashed the Spirit Bomb he had secretly learned. With the Ancestral Dragon guarding him and countless treasures protecting him, in the end, he had even hidden an evil corpse! His tactics were endless! No one knew what other tricks the ancestor of celestial paths still had up his sleeve!

Zizz!

Ripples spread through the void as boundless energy gathered in Hongjun’s hands. Using all his power, he barely managed to hold the dazzling super Spirit Bomb! As he fought the Ancestral Dragon, Luo Hou glanced at the Spirit Bomb, feeling its energy, his expression shifted. “Disciple, retreat quickly!”

Without time for further battle, Hongjun’s eyes burst with golden light. “Go, Spirit Bomb!”

The massive sphere came crashing down!

Luo Hou cursed softly, his giant form shrinking rapidly. The dragon twisted as the void collapsed, and the Ancestral Dragon began to drift through the endless void! Bang! A tremendous explosion resonated through the heavens and earth, instantly shattering the Sword Array. The four dreadful swords shrieked a mournful cry as they flew back into Luo Hou’s body.

At this point, the site of Yujing Mountain had become a vast pit, unfathomably deep. The aura of spiritual energy flooded the Kunlun Mountain range, causing tremors. The ancestral veins below roiled, shaking the entire Primordial World! Even the central mountain of the cosmos, the Unzhu Mountain, visibly swayed!

“What’s happening? The world is flipping upside down?”

A being wobbled as the earth trembled, resembling waves rising and falling.

The Spirit Bomb was too powerful! The ancestral veins of the Primordial World were quaking, and the entire world began to feel the changes! “Pfft!”

Luo Hou suddenly spat out a mouthful of essence blood, growling, “What a powerful Spirit Bomb; it instantly shattered my Sword Array! Within it, I sensed the might of the sages!”

If he hadn’t reacted quickly enough to avoid it, the direct collision might have led to his demise!

Even so, the Four Swords to Vanquish Immortals had returned to their original forms. This battle could no longer be taken lightly!

At this moment, Hongjun’s face turned pale. With a smile, he said, “A mere trick; what’s there to worry about? Breaking your Sword Array is easy!”

The Ancestral Dragon appeared, looking over the quaking Primordial World.

“Hongjun, this strike of yours has caused upheaval in the ancestral veins! The spiritual veins of the world are all affected, and the spiritual energy will soon diminish. You will incur the wrath of heaven and earth!”

With this statement, all the remaining powerful beings turned to gaze at Hongjun. His expression darkened; he had always enjoyed the favor of heaven and earth, yet now he felt his fortune waning! Luo Hou pointed the God-Slaying Spear at him, declaring, “Hongjun! I always felt you were no good; your origins are mysterious, said to be a manifestation of innate qi, yet you subtly reflect strangeness! What exactly is your true form! Could it be that like those players, you’re an alien evil?!”

Hongjun chose not to respond, speaking sternly, “At this point, it’s not entirely my fault. Your Sword Array slays heaven and earth, which also drives the Kunlun ancestral veins crazy! Today, let us shake the Primordial World upside down! Even if heaven and earth collapse, reverting to chaos, we might as well create a force of life or death. Only one of us can attain the Dao!”

“Good! Today, it’s either your death or mine!” the Ancestral Dragon roared fiercely!

As the calamity escalated to its fiercest point, torrents swept through the four seas, and the earth shook violently! The three supreme powerhouses stood off against each other, needing to determine the final victor! As things evolved to this stage, the Dao of Heaven became murky and the clouds of calamity churned! The arrow was drawn and could no longer be held back! Whoever wins gains the chance to attain sagehood and control the rights of heaven! They teach all beings! Whoever loses faces death, annihilated and scorned by future generations!

Haha, didn’t those players boast about their superiority? Now they’ve been silenced. After this battle, players entering myriad realms won’t find such favorable conditions ever again.