Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

As soon as Hongjun finished speaking, ripples appeared on the edge of chaos, as if even the chaotic energy was trembling because of this confrontation.

Chen Xuan stood with his hands behind his back on the Thirty-Sixth Grade Creation Green Lotus, his green robe fluttering without wind, and his eyes seemed to hold a myriad of stars and rivers.

Chen Xuan chuckled and shook his head at Hongjun, saying, "If there were no danger, how could there be destruction before construction? Fellow Daoist Hongjun has been in charge of the Heavenly Dao for many years, do you not even have this much courage?"

As he spoke, Chen Xuan lightly tapped his fingertip, and a phantom of a blue lotus bloomed in the chaos, transforming the restless chaotic energy into chains of order.

As the chains of order flew out, the previously trembling chaotic energy was also imprisoned. It even solidified at that moment.

Hongjun and Chen Xuan appeared to be casually waving their hands, chatting as if they were no different from ordinary people. Little did they know, however, that they were about to engage in a clash of titans.

This epic showdown began and ended in silence.

Finally, Hongjun spoke directly to Chen Xuan, saying, "Since Fellow Daoist Qinglian disregards my advice and insists on not allowing me to intervene, then I will return to Zixiao Palace."

"If the immeasurable calamity truly descends, this karma will be borne solely by Fellow Daoist Qinglian. I hope Fellow Daoist Qinglian will act accordingly."

After saying this, Hongjun disappeared from the spot. However, he did not head to Xiqi, but returned to Zixiao Palace.

Watching Hongjun's figure disappear, a smile involuntarily appeared on Chen Xuan's lips. He muttered to himself.

"I hope you won't play any tricks on me, otherwise you, Hongjun, will definitely be the one who suffers in the end."

Then, Chen Xuan disappeared at the boundary between chaos and the primordial world. He returned to Sishui Pass as if he had never left.

Hongjun, upon returning to Zixiao Palace, did not linger there for long. A moment later, he vanished from Zixiao Palace, heading directly into the depths of chaos.

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Outside Xiqi City, Jiang Ziya looked at Yao Tianjun and said, "Fellow Daoist Yao, five of the Ten Heavenly Lords of Jin'ao Island have already perished. We absolutely cannot allow any more danger."

"If you find that the Soul-Slaying Formation cannot be defended, do not worry about anything else. You must abandon the formation and leave immediately, because only by living can you have a future."

Yao Tianjun nodded to Jiang Ziya, and then headed directly towards the front of the two armies.

Upon seeing Yao Tianjun arrive, Yu Ding Zhenren did not hesitate and said to Nezha, "Nezha, this Soul-Snatching Formation is specifically designed to capture people's souls. If you are not careful, you will surely perish within the formation."

"Your soul has long been integrated with your body. No matter how sophisticated the opponent's soul-capturing techniques are, they cannot harm you in the slightest. Therefore, this soul-capturing formation is entrusted to you."

Nezha nodded excitedly and said directly to Ao Bing beside him, "Bingbing, it's our turn this time."

Without a word, Ao Bing transformed into his true form, lifting Nezha atop the dragon's head, and headed towards Yao Tianjun's direction.

Seeing someone rushing towards him, Yao Tianjun did not hesitate to activate the array diagram. In an instant, the Heavenly Fiend Qi soared into the sky, and the large array appeared out of thin air.

The array's energy has not yet been activated, but mournful cries can be heard emanating from within it. It's as if countless vengeful ghosts and evil spirits are praying for salvation within the array.

As Yao Tianjun opened the gate of the Soul-Slaying Array, a chilling aura instantly surged out from the gate.

Yao Tianjun didn't say any pleasantries, nor did he pick up his sword to fight Nezha first. Instead, he turned around and entered the Soul-Slaying Formation. Only after arriving at the central platform did he speak: "Nezha, you little beast, you have repeatedly provoked my Xiqi. Do you have the guts to enter my Soul-Slaying Formation?"

Nezha sneered and said to the formation, "Don't provoke me. My mission today is to break your Soul-Slaying Formation, cut off your head, and send you to the Investiture of the Gods."

As he spoke, Nezha had already rushed into the Soul-Slaying Formation. At the same time, the gate of the Soul-Slaying Formation closed.

Yao Tianjun grabbed a handful of black sand and threw it directly at Nezha and Ao Bing as they entered the formation.

Don't underestimate this black sand; it's no ordinary substance. It's black sand taken from the bottom of the River of Oblivion, and it has the effect of dispersing the souls of people.

Even if you are a Great Immortal, if this black sand lands on you, your soul will be instantly extracted from your body and then imprisoned by the Soul-Locking Array.

Nezha was unaware of all this and, noticing there was no spiritual energy fluctuation on the black sand, completely disregarded it, simply flicking his Hun Tian Ling to block most of the black sand.

Only a small portion of the black sand landed on Nezha and Ao Bing. This couldn't help but bring a long-lost smile to Yao Tianjun's lips.

At the same time, Yao Tianjun had already gripped his sword tightly, waiting for Nezha and Ao Bing's souls to leave their bodies so he could step forward and behead them.

After all, even a single grain of black sand falling on Nezha and Ao Bing would be enough to destabilize their souls and cause them to fall into a brief coma.

In that brief moment, Yao Tianjun was able to slay two heads with a single sword strike within the Soul-Shattering Formation.

But after waiting for a long time, Yao Tianjun did not see Nezha and Ao Bing show any signs of mental instability. This made him feel a little strange, so he threw out several more handfuls of black sand.

This time, Nezha didn't even bother to block. His Fire-Tipped Spear transformed into a fire dragon and thrust directly at Yao Tianjun.

At this moment, Yao Tianjun could clearly see that the black sand had no effect on Ao Bing and Nezha.

He immediately realized that his Soul-Slaying Formation could not be defended. So, following Jiang Ziya's instructions, he immediately mounted a sika deer and fled out of the formation.

Little did Yao Tianjun know that just as he escaped the Soul-Snatching Formation, a warhorse came towards him. A general sat atop the horse, gripping a long spear tightly in his hand.

Before he even got close, he shouted at Yao Tianjun, "Yao Bin, why aren't you getting off the deer? What are you waiting for?"

Before Yao Tianjun could react to what was happening, he felt a jolt in his soul. Then he fell off the sika deer.

It turns out that Master Yuding had already anticipated this. Having learned from the previous lesson, Yao Tianjun would definitely escape the formation once he realized that the Soul-Sinking Formation could not be defended.

Therefore, Zhang Guifang was instructed in advance that as soon as Yao Tianjun escaped the formation, she would use the "calling his name to fall from his horse" technique to kill him.

Why did Master Yuding choose Zhang Guifang, whose cultivation level was the lowest, to be in charge of this matter? The purpose was to repay kindness with kindness, to retaliate in kind.

Yao Bin, skilled in controlling souls, died at Zhang Guifang's hands because his own mind was unstable. This illustrates that every action has its cause and effect.

That's why Zhang Guifang so aptly blocked Yao Tianjun's retreat and used the "calling name to dismount" technique to make him fall off the sika deer.

Seeing Yao Tianjun had already slipped off the sika deer, Zhang Guifang didn't hesitate and threw her spear like a javelin. (End of Chapter)