Honghuang: Fire De Huaguang, I am the Horse King of Human Education

Although its strength is far inferior to that of the Ancestral Qilin, it may be able to barely stabilize the Four Extremes by using its origin as a guide and combining it with the methods of a sage!
"come over!"

Without further hesitation, Yuanshi Tianzun grabbed at the earthen qilin with his right hand from a distance!
A gigantic hand, condensed from pure Jade Clarity Immortal Light and imbued with the might of a sage, disregarded spatial distance and instantly appeared above the Earth Qilin's head, slamming down fiercely!
He wanted to capture the little Qilin that contained the essence of the Earth Element Law and bring it back to Kunlun Mountain to suppress the Four Extremes!

"Yuanshi! You're asking for death!"

A furious roar exploded like thunder! Chi You's ten-thousand-foot-tall golden body suddenly took a step forward!
He was already burning with rage. The fall of the Ancestral Qilin and the shameless sneak attack by the Primordial Celestial Venerable had completely ignited the violent fighting spirit in his Wu clan bloodline!
The enormous battle sword in his hand burst forth with a dark golden light that pierced the sky!

"Break it for me!"

Chi You gripped his sword with both hands, his muscles bulging and veins popping out!

With a single strike that embodied his lifelong martial will and the blood of the Witch Clan, carrying the resolute will to sever cause and effect and annihilate all laws, he fiercely cleaved down towards the giant hand of Jade Purity Immortal Light that the Primordial Heavenly Venerable had grabbed!

The blade and the giant hand collided with a deafening roar! A violent energy storm instantly erupted!

The giant hand formed from the Jade Purity Immortal Light shattered inch by inch under Chi You's enraged blade! It dissipated into countless points of light!
"Insects! How dare you stand in my way!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable was furious!
He never expected that a mere Great Shaman would dare to attack him, a Heavenly Saint, and even shatter his magical hand! This was an utter disgrace!
His eyes flashed with murderous intent, and with a flick of his left hand, an ancient and profound banner, exuding the aura of creation, instantly appeared in his hand—it was the innate treasure, the Pangu Banner!

"die!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable was about to shake the Pangu Banner and unleash the Heaven-Opening Blade to completely wipe out Chi You and this entire region!
However, just as the Pangu Banner was about to wave—

A strange change suddenly occurred above the head of the earthen qilin!
A beam of dark yellow light shot into the sky!

Amidst the light, a phantom image of an ancient and imposing seal, engraved with mountains, rivers, and all manner of life, slowly emerged—it was the Kongtong Seal!

At the same time, a clear phoenix cry rang out, and a phantom image of a black bird formed from crimson flames of destiny spread its wings and soared above the seal!
Moreover! Around the phantom images of the Black Bird and the Kongtong Seal, countless tiny specks of light, representing the beliefs of hundreds of millions of people of the Great Shang Dynasty, converged!

At the same time, several equally pure beams of fortune, carrying the unique and profound aura of the Qilin clan, rose from the bodies of several Qilin beasts in the Great Shang army formation and merged into them!
The destiny of the human race! The destiny of the Qilin race!

At this moment, because of the close connection between Tu Qilin, the new chief of the Qilin clan, and Hua Guang (the holder of the Kongtong Seal), and because of the original law within Tu Qilin's body that originated from the Ancestral Qilin and carried the will of the earth, they merged together like never before!
A brilliant, dark yellow light shone forth!

The phantom of the black bird merged and transformed with the phantom of the Kongtong Seal, eventually turning into a strange spiritual creature with feet on auspicious clouds, carrying mountains and rivers on its back, a dragon's head and a horse's body, and its entire body covered with black and yellow scales!
This spirit is not a physical object, but it exudes a magnificent aura of humanity, a profound will of the earth, and the auspicious energy of the Qilin clan!

It silently floated above the head of the earthen qilin, forming an indestructible barrier of fortune!

The action of Yuanshi Tianzun shaking the Pangu Banner was actually blocked by this strange spiritual object that suddenly appeared and merged the fortunes of the human race and the Qilin race!
The Heaven-Opening Blade couldn't lock onto its target!

It was as if this spiritual object represented some kind of primordial power, and even the Pangu Banner, a supreme treasure of creation, could not easily sever its protection!

"Ok?"

For the first time, Hongjun Daozu's gaze truly fell upon the earthen Qilin, upon that mysterious and yellow spiritual creature.

His blurred face seemed to carry an extremely subtle fluctuation.

“Master! This fiend possesses the essence of the Earth element law, which is perfect for suppressing the four extremes…”

"The Primordial Celestial Venerable said urgently."

"enough."

The voice of Hongjun Daozu rang out calmly, interrupting Yuanshi Tianzun's words.

His gaze shifted from the mysterious yellow object, returning to its usual calm and serene state.

"This Qilin carries the fortune of humanity and the Qilin clan, which has become a variable. It is not the right choice to suppress the Four Extremes. You shall handle the matter of the Four Extremes yourself."

He took one last look at the earthen unicorn still immersed in grief below, and the Xuanhuang spirit creature, before his figure slowly faded away, as if merging into the void.

"Master!"

The Celestial Lord of Primordial Beginning's expression changed drastically! Solve it himself? With the Four Extremes on the verge of imbalance, where could he find another earth-elemental divine beast capable of suppressing them?!

However, the figure of Hongjun Daozu had already disappeared, leaving only Yuanshi Tianzun standing alone in the sky with an ashen face.

Looking down at the earth unicorn protected by the Xuanhuang spiritual object, Chi You holding a battle sword with soaring battle intent, and Kong Xuan and Hua Guang with solemn expressions in the distance, his heart was filled with unprecedented frustration and anger!

Beneath the city of Xiqi, with the departure of Dao Ancestor Hongjun and Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, the supreme pressure that had enveloped heaven and earth finally dissipated.

On the deathly silent battlefield, only bottomless craters, cracked earth, and the lingering aura of chaotic laws in the air remained.

Hua Guang suppressed the turmoil in his heart.

He walked over to the earthen unicorn, who was still immersed in great grief and had a blank look in her eyes, and gently patted her slightly trembling back.

The earthen unicorn raised its head blankly, its golden eyes long since dry of tears, leaving only a bottomless sorrow and bewilderment.

"Xiaotu..."

Hua Guang's voice was deep and gentle.

"We...go home."

The earthen unicorn did not respond, but mechanically nodded, its small body instinctively moving closer to Hua Guang, as if that was the only thing it could rely on at that moment.

The mysterious, yellow spiritual object atop her head, formed from the fusion of human and Qilin fortunes, still radiated a warm and profound light, silently protecting her.

Kong Xuan and Chi You exchanged a glance, both seeing the solemnity in each other's eyes.

Kong Xuan's five-colored robes fluttered slightly, and the five-colored divine light behind him receded. He spoke in a deep voice.

"We should not linger here. Let's return to the main camp immediately."

Chi You's golden body returned to normal size. He sheathed his sword, his scarlet pupils sweeping across the ravaged battlefield before finally settling on Hua Guang and the Earth Qilin, and said in a deep voice.

"go!"

Without lingering, the group, carrying the still bewildered Earth Qilin, transformed into several streaks of light and sped towards the direction of the Great Shang army formation.

The soldiers of the Shang Dynasty, having witnessed the devastating scene, were still in shock. Seeing their commander return safely, their morale remained low, but they felt as if they had found their backbone. They quickly regrouped and slowly retreated into their camp.

On the other side, the immortals of the Chan Sect, who had already retreated to the top of Xiqi City, watched Hua Guang and the others leave, and then looked up at the sky, which had returned to calm but still seemed to retain the oppressive aura of the saint. They were all still shaken.

Guang Chengzi's face was pale; his previous greed and fear had long been replaced by a sense of relief at surviving a disaster.

He looked around, counted the number of people, and confirmed that all eleven Golden Immortals were present, but the Daoist Burning Lamp was nowhere to be seen.

Where is Teacher Ran Deng?

Guang Chengzi frowned and asked.

Ju Liusun, Chi Jingzi, and the others looked at each other, their faces showing confusion.

They tried to recall carefully, and only remembered that Randeng seemed to be on the battlefield, but when exactly he disappeared and where he went was a blurry blank in their memory, as if some invisible force had forcibly erased part of Randeng's existence.

"Perhaps... Master Ran Deng had other important matters to attend to and left first?"

Chi Jingzi said hesitantly.

Even he himself found this explanation far-fetched, but under the terrifying pressure of the sage and the impact of the successive upheavals, it seemed not impossible that his mind had been shaken and his memories were in disarray. Although everyone had doubts, they dared not delve into it, nor dared to linger here. They all composed themselves and silently retreated back into Xiqi City to recuperate and heal their injuries. Their awe of the sage's power reached an unprecedented level.

Kunlun Mountain, Yuxu Palace.

The tranquil and peaceful fairyland was now filled with a suffocatingly low atmosphere.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat upright on his cloud bed, his face as gloomy as ice that had stood for millennia. The clear light surrounding his body fluctuated violently, sometimes transforming into sharp purple energy, and sometimes twisting like boiling water, revealing the extreme turmoil in his heart.

"waste!
A bunch of trash! "

Yuanshi Tianzun suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with a cold light, filled with boundless rage and resentment.

"Ancestral Qilin! What a cunning Ancestral Qilin! He dared to use himself as bait to scheme against me! He stripped away the source of the laws to benefit his daughter, and even provoked Pingxin to take action and Master Hongjun to come in person! In the end, he died and transformed into the Dao, yet he has left me in such a passive situation!"

Scenes from beneath the walls of Xiqi City flashed through his mind: the resolute sacrifice of the Ancestral Qilin, the Xuanhuang spiritual object atop the Earth Qilin's head, embodying both humanity and the Qilin clan's destiny, and Master Hongjun's words, "Take care of it yourself"...

An indescribable sense of frustration and anger at being fooled almost overwhelmed his reason!

"We failed to kill Hua Guang, failed to reclaim the Kongtong Seal, failed to stop the condensation of human destiny... Now even the Ancestral Qilin that suppressed the four poles has completely perished!"
The four poles are on the verge of imbalance, and the backlash from Heaven could strike at any moment! All of this is due to your incompetence!

The gaze of the Primordial Celestial Lord seemed to pierce through the void, landing on Guang Chengzi and the others in Xiqi City, his voice icy and chilling.

His anger surged, almost setting the entire Jade Void Palace ablaze.

He had never lost his composure like this before.

The immense pressure from the fall of the Ancestral Qilin, the indifferent attitude of Master Hongjun, and the frustration of repeated setbacks in his plans caused this sage, who was known for his majesty and profundity, to experience unprecedented and intense fluctuations in his state of mind.

However, he himself was unaware of this imbalance, and instead vented his anger on his "incompetent" disciples.

"Lamp-lighting! Utterly worthless trash!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable recalled Randeng, who had deserted in the face of battle and whose whereabouts were now unknown, and a flash of murderous intent crossed his eyes.

If it weren't for Randeng's ineffective recommendation of Zu Qilin and his cowardice in the face of battle, the situation might not have been so bad!

However, at this moment, the whereabouts of Ran Deng was no longer his primary concern.

After venting his anger, Yuanshi Tianzun forcibly suppressed his turbulent emotions.

He knew that the most urgent task was to resolve the issue of the suppression of the four extremes and to continue advancing the Investiture of the Gods plan to curb the rise of the Shang Dynasty and the destiny of humanity.

The shimmering light emanating from his body gradually subsided.

He extended his right index finger, its tip shimmering with light as he traced a line in the air.

Two incredibly profound runes, each emanating a different aura, and a summoning rune composed of pure divine thought instantly coalesced before him.

The first talisman, in black and white, slowly rotated, like the intertwining of yin and yang fish, emanating a mysterious aura that was pure and effortless, yet all-encompassing.

The second talisman is a pure gold color, with a restrained radiance, yet it contains a unique Daoist charm of perseverance and severing worldly ties.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable's gaze swept over the two talismans, finally settling on the divine thought summoning talisman.

He flicked his finger, and the black and white talisman transformed into a stream of light, instantly piercing through the void and disappearing.

Immediately afterwards, the divine thought talisman also transformed into an invisible wave and followed closely behind.

"Senior Brother... and that one from the West... I hope you will not disappoint me again!"

The voice of the Primordial Celestial Venerable was deep, carrying an imperceptible weariness and coldness.

Eight Views Palace, Dan Chamber.

The fire was perfectly refined, and the fragrant aroma of the elixir filled the room, carrying a refreshing and unique fragrance.

An old man dressed in a simple gray robe, none other than Lao Tzu, sat cross-legged on a futon, his eyes slightly closed, as if he were one with the alchemy room, the furnace fire, and the great Dao of heaven and earth, his aura ethereal and unpredictable.

Suddenly, a crack silently appeared in the void before him, and a black and white talisman quietly emerged, hovering there, emanating the unique Jade Purity aura of the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

Lao Tzu slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were as deep as an ancient well, calm and still, as if nothing in the world could stir a ripple within them.

His gaze fell on the talisman, and he instantly understood the information it contained—the request of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, and the dramatic changes that had occurred beneath the walls of Xiqi City.

"The four poles are out of balance... the Ancestral Qilin transforms into the Dao... the destiny of humanity..."

Thoughts flowed through Lao Tzu's mind, yet they were like a gentle breeze across a lake, leaving no trace.

He cultivates the Way of Non-Action, and his state of mind has long reached the realm of Supreme Forgetfulness. The disturbances of the outside world are nothing but fleeting clouds to him.

He did not get up, but his lips moved slightly, and his voice rang out directly outside the alchemy room, calm and even.

"Xuandu."

Outside the alchemy room stood a young Taoist priest.

He wore a black Taoist robe, had a handsome face, but his eyes were unusually indifferent, as if covered by a layer of ice that never melts, isolating him from all worldly emotions.

He was none other than the only direct disciple of Laozi, the Grand Master Xuandu.

Upon hearing his master's summons, Xuandu pushed open the door with a blank expression and bowed to Laozi.

"Master."

"Something has happened in Xiqi."

Lao Tzu's voice remained calm, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.

“Junior Brother Yuanshi needs to borrow the Two Elements Micro Dust Array to block the advance of the Shang army. You take my Taiqing Divine Talisman and the array diagram to Xiqi to set up the array.”

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Xuan Du's expressionless face, and added.

"Take those sword cultivators from Shouyang Mountain with you as well."

They've honed their swordsmanship for years; it's time they saw some blood.

"Yes, Master."

Xuan Du's voice was equally flat, as if he were simply receiving a routine command.

He stretched out his hand, and a talisman that was neither gold nor jade, but flowed with chaotic energy, flew out from Laozi's sleeve. It was the Taiqing Divine Talisman.

At the same time, an ancient array depicting the flow of Yin and Yang and the birth and death of dust particles also fell into his hands.

Xuan Du accepted the divine talisman and array diagram, glanced at them, and then put them into his sleeve. (End of Chapter)