Summoning the Peak of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 2974 The Azure Lotus Blooms, Heavenly Dao Hongjun

Chapter 2971: The Azure Lotus Blooms, Heavenly Dao Hongjun

In this extreme sorrow and despair, the general outline of the Azure Lotus Chapter of the Creation Azure Lotus Scripture, which Hongjun had comprehended for 140 years and which was already imprinted deep in his soul, suddenly shone brightly in his sea of ​​consciousness as if summoned.

"The Great Dao is nameless, yet it gives birth to Heaven and Earth; the Great Dao is without emotion, yet it governs the sun and moon."

The Great Way is formless, yet it nourishes all things… The Way is both pure and turbid, both moving and still;
The sky is clear, the earth is murky; the sky moves, the earth is still…

Purity is the source of turbidity, and movement is the foundation of stillness…

When people can always maintain a state of tranquility, all things in heaven and earth will return to their proper place…

Many obscure and difficult points that I had previously struggled with during my comprehension were suddenly cleared up like ice melting away under the impact of this heart-wrenching and soul-crushing sorrow!
Hongjun seemed to have truly touched the true meaning of "Blue Lotus" for the first time—not the lofty and inactive tranquility, but the profoundness that encompasses all things and bears all things!

It is the resilience to bloom amidst filth and to be reborn from destruction!

It is the great compassion and resolute determination that comes after seeing through the purity and impurity, the movement and stillness, and understanding the cycle of life and death, prosperity and decline!

"So that's how it is... withering is not true withering, flourishing is not eternal flourishing... neither withering nor flourishing, neither living nor dying... the heart is like a blue lotus, its roots firmly planted in this turbid world, its leaves brushing against the pure void... neither defiled nor pure, neither increasing nor decreasing..."

In Hongjun's eyes, the light that had been dimmed by despair suddenly disappeared, replaced by an extreme emptiness and profundity, as if it contained the entire starry sky, or reflected the boundless sea of ​​suffering.

hum-

A clear, resonant sound, seemingly from the ancient wilderness and echoing deep within the soul, burst forth from Hongjun's body without warning!

Centered on him, the space within a ten-mile radius suddenly trembled, and time seemed to freeze for a moment.

The billowing smoke and dust, the splattering blood, the triumphant grin on Luo Hou's face, the yin and yang energies dancing at the fingertips of the Yin-Yang Taoist, the calculating glint in Guiguzi's eyes...

Everything was enveloped by this invisible fluctuation, presenting an eerie stillness.

next moment.

Rumbling--

An indescribable aura of terror erupted from Hongjun's seemingly withered body, like a primordial beast suddenly awakening after slumbering for millennia, or like the Milky Way bursting its banks.

A bluish-green light, brimming with boundless vitality yet carrying the connotations of annihilation and reincarnation, shot into the sky, piercing the heavens and instantly tearing a huge hole in the thick demonic clouds that shrouded Kunlun, revealing the deep starry sky behind it!

Within this vast blue light, the phantom of an enormous blue lotus slowly emerged and solidified.

The lotus stem, as white as jade, took root in the blood-stained earth beneath Hongjun's feet;
The lotus leaves unfurled, as if supporting the entire sky;

On the lotus platform, Hongjun's figure appeared incredibly small, yet it seemed to be the center of the entire world.

The lotus petals are layered upon each other, lush and verdant, and every vein of the leaf flows with profound and mysterious Dao runes, exuding supreme majesty that can cleanse the soul and suppress all laws!

The blue lotus, a creation of nature, illuminates all the heavens!
On the battlefield, both sides of the demonic path unconsciously stopped fighting, staring in disbelief at this astonishing scene.

Luo Hou's fourth son, Kui Gang, incorporated his insights from this scene into a secret technique he created and included in the "White Lotus Sutra," which he then passed on to his disciples. This led to the creation of the White Lotus Bloom by the future founder of the Heavenly Lotus Sect, though its power was far less than even a fraction of Hong Jun's move.

"This...this is impossible!"

Seeing this scene that resembled the mythical creation of the heavens and the earth, Rahu's maniacal laughter froze instantly, as if an invisible hand had gripped his throat. For the first time, disbelief and horror, even... a trace of fear, appeared in his eyes.

"Half-Profound Great Perfection? No... this aura... is even... even more..." than my Half-Profound Great Perfection.

Luo Hou found himself unable to describe it accurately. He had thought that after breaking through to the Great Perfection of the Half-Profound Realm, he could not even gain any improvement by burning his internal energy, which meant he had already reached the limit of power in this world.

But Hongjun's aura at this moment was even more vast and profound, as if he had already merged into this world and become a part of heaven and earth, and even showed faint signs of breaking through that invisible shackle.

The oppressive aura emanating from that illusory blue lotus caused the demonic energy within his body, formed by the fusion of the Rahu Sutra and four volumes of the Creation Blue Lotus Sutra, to feel an instinctive tremor and... suppression.

"General Outline... Is this the Azure Lotus General Outline, and how does it naturally suppress the other four chapters?"

Luo Hou instantly understood, and a tidal wave of overwhelming emotions and resentment surged within him.

"Stop him! Stop him now!"

The Yin-Yang Taoist was the first to react, his expression changed drastically, and he let out a sharp shriek.

At this moment, Hongjun felt a deadly threat, as if he could see the great beings in ancient records who were about to ascend.

He rapidly formed hand seals, causing the black and white energies to spin wildly, transforming into a massive yin-yang millstone. With terrifying power to crush all things and annihilate life, it crashed fiercely into Hongjun at the center of the green lotus phantom!
The profound mysteries of Yin-Yang arts, the Yin-Yang Great Millstone
Guiguzi's face was ashen, devoid of any composure. He flicked his hands in the air, and countless crisscrossing chains, shimmering with a ghostly blue light, appeared out of thin air, instantly weaving into a net that covered the heavens and the earth—the Heavenly Net—which descended upon Hongjun and the green lotus, intending to seal off space and imprison them from breaking through.

Faced with this terrifying pincer attack, powerful enough to instantly annihilate an ordinary early-stage Half-Profound cultivator, Hongjun, at the center of the Azure Lotus phantom, finally slowly raised his head.

His eyes were empty and indifferent, as if he were no longer human, but rather the embodiment of the will of Heaven looking down upon all living beings.

There was no anger, no murderous intent, only a detached execution of the predetermined course, without even twitching a finger.

hum!
The enormous blue lotus phantom that enveloped the entire body trembled slightly.

The seemingly indestructible Yin-Yang millstone, upon contact with the outermost bluish halo, reacted as if ice and snow had met a red-hot iron, emitting a piercing "sizzle." The black and white energies twisted and evaporated wildly, rapidly dissolving and disintegrating at a speed visible to the naked eye!
The Yin-Yang Daoist was struck as if by a heavy blow, letting out a muffled groan as a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with horror. The "Heavenly Net" that Guiguzi had unleashed at full power, capable of cutting through space, was as if it had crashed into an invisible, indestructible wall of sighs as it approached the Azure Lotus's true form.

The crisscrossing, dark blue chains broke and vanished inch by inch, without even causing a ripple!
Guiguzi's face turned pale, his body swayed slightly, and for the first time, horror appeared in his eyes.

"Is this... the power of Heaven's will?"

Guiguzi gasped softly, his voice trembling slightly.

Hongjun's gaze finally fell on Rahu, who was attacking in a rage.

After the initial shock, this demon ancestor was completely consumed by madness and jealousy!

He painstakingly planned his entire life, collected four scriptures, created the "Rahu Sutra," and achieved the Great Perfection of the Half-Mysterious Realm. He was about to succeed, so how could Hongjun break through in the face of adversity?

Why is it that the most important general outline, the Azure Lotus Chapter, has such heaven-defying and fate-altering power?

"Hong-Jun-die!"

Luo Hou's eyes were bloodshot, his long gray hair stood on end, and his body was surrounded by raging demonic flames, pushing the power of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation to its limit!

Four giant swords formed from pure destructive sword intent—Zhu Xian, Lu Xian, Xian Xian, and Jue Xian—appeared above his head, their tips pointing directly at Hongjun, radiating a terrifying killing intent that could change the very heavens and earth!
The four swords moved in unison, tearing through the void and unleashing an unparalleled demonic power capable of annihilating all life, as they fiercely slashed towards the towering blue lotus.

"The Four Swords of Zhuxian, Annihilation of the World!"

This is the pinnacle of Rahu's lifelong cultivation, a fusion of the essence of the four volumes of the "Creation Lotus Scripture" and the ultimate killing move of the demonic path of the "Rahu Scripture"!
Wherever the sword light passed, space collapsed like fragile glass, revealing the dark void turbulence behind it!

Faced with this earth-shattering attack, a very subtle change finally appeared on Hongjun's indifferent face.

He slowly raised the Crimson Sky Sword in his hand. The crimson dragon aura that belonged to the Han Dynasty on the sword was now being stained by the vast blue lotus divine light, turning into a sacred and majestic blue-gold color!

He didn't use any complicated sword techniques; instead, he simply and slowly thrust out his sword at the four swords of the Immortal Execution that were coming with the power to destroy the heavens and the earth.

This sword strike seemed to drain all the light within a hundred miles, causing the world to lose its color!

This sword strike had an incredibly mysterious trajectory, seemingly containing the profound truth of the ultimate simplicity, yet it was also like a gazelle hanging its horns, leaving no trace!
This sword strike, though launched later, arrived first!
Azure Lotus Creation Sword – A Leaf Crosses the Sea of ​​Suffering!

Ding--!
A crisp, clear sound, yet seemingly resounding deep within everyone's soul, rang out!
The tip of the Crimson Sky Sword struck precisely at the very point where the power of the four Destruction Demon Swords intertwined and flowed, which was also the most crucial and core point of their power cycle!

boom--! ! !
An indescribable, terrifying energy storm suddenly exploded from the point where the sword tips collided!

A massive energy sphere, over a hundred feet in diameter, instantly expanded, completely engulfing the figures of Hongjun and Luohou.

The azure-gold divine light of creation and the dark red demonic energy of destruction clashed and annihilated each other, forming a chaotic death zone!

The blinding light made the entire summit of Kunlun Mountain seem like a new sun had risen. The tens of thousands of troops fighting below, whether friend or foe, were instantly blinded by this terrifying light. Those with weaker cultivation even had blood flowing from their ears and noses, screaming and clutching their heads as they fell to the ground!

"Master!"

Shangqing, Taiqing, and Yuqing were furious and desperately tried to rush over, but they were violently thrown away by the raging torrent of qi.

The sphere of light lasted for several breaths before slowly dimming and dissipating.

When the light faded and the scene inside was revealed, everyone gasped, and the battlefield fell into a deathly silence.

Hongjun still stood in the center of the illusory lotus, his Taoist robe fluttering in the wind, but his face was as pale as paper, and a trace of golden blood hung at the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating that he had also paid a great price.

The Emperor's Crimson Sky Sword, ranked third among the Ten Famous Swords, was now covered with spiderweb-like cracks, as if it would shatter at any moment.

Opposite him, Demon Ancestor Rahu, a peerless powerhouse who had stood proudly in the world for a hundred years, now resembled a broken doll.

His demonic robes had long since turned to ashes, revealing his withered body covered in eerie demonic patterns. The phantoms of the four demonic swords of destruction had also vanished without a trace, and his right arm was now completely empty.

No blood flowed from the edges of the wound; only wisps of cyan-gold flames, like maggots clinging to his bone, greedily gnawed at the primordial demonic energy that sustained his demonic body.

Within that radiant light lay the pure power of creation and the intent of annihilation, the lingering sword intent of Hongjun's "One Leaf Crossing the Sea of ​​Bitterness"!

Luo Hou looked down at his empty right arm in disbelief, then looked up at Hong Jun. His bloodshot eyes were filled with madness and resentment that surged like magma, but deeper within them was a cold, calculating glint of a beast in the throes of death.

"Hongjun... what a... what a magnificent Qinglian Chapter, cough cough..."

With each cough, fragments of black internal organs mixed with burning demonic blood spurted out, and his aura flickered like a candle in the wind, teetering on the verge of collapse.

"But do you think...this is the end? I have dominated the Han Dynasty for over eighty years...how could I not have...a backup plan!"

Before he could finish speaking, Luo Hou suddenly bit his tongue and spat out a mouthful of pitch-black demonic blood containing his life essence.

The demonic blood did not spill; instead, it instantly transformed into countless fine and eerie runes, which wrapped around his battered body as if they were alive.

boom--

A terrifying demonic aura, extremely violent and carrying the meaning of mutual destruction, exploded outwards from the center of Rahu.

(End of this chapter)