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

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace, the Beast Emperor Shen Ni's body surged with malevolent energy, leaving charred footprints on the jade bricks with every step he took.

He raised his head and looked down at the three people in the hall, letting out a deep, muffled growl: "Hongjun, my business is settled. Now it is time to fulfill the agreement between us."

The gray mist that clung to the fingertips of Calamity suddenly froze, exchanging a meaningful glance with Destruction.

Hongjun lightly swept his whisk, and the Heavenly Dao Flame in the Seven Treasures Glazed Lamp flickered slightly: "Fellow Daoist Shenni is indeed unparalleled in combat power. I wonder if that Qinglian Daoist was injured?"

The Beast Emperor Shen Ni suddenly erupted, smashing the golden dragon pillar beside him with his giant claws. "Don't mention that bastard again. If he hadn't suddenly intervened, I would have already successfully devoured Yang Mei and the others."

As he spoke, a gruesome wound appeared on the chest of the Beast King Shen Ni. He was clearly seriously injured.

Destruction suddenly stood up, his black robes billowing even without wind. He stared at the wound on the chest of the Beast Emperor, Shen Ni, and said, "You're injured?"

The laws of destruction that he condensed at his fingertips transformed into thin threads, silently probing towards the wound of the Beast Emperor Shenni. But the moment they touched the black blood, those threads snapped inch by inch as if corroded.

Blood-red ripples erupted from the Beast Emperor Shenni's body, causing the entire Zixiao Palace to tremble violently. The Zhou Tian Star Chart hanging on the dome shook violently, and the illusory images of the three hundred and sixty-five stars flickered uncertainly.

His eyes flashed with ferocity: "Do you really think I'm a ferocious beast you've kept as a pet? You actually thought of taking advantage of my injury to set up a restriction on me."

Hongjun's pupils shrank abruptly. Under the scrutiny of the power of the Heavenly Dao, the fate of the Beast Emperor Shenni before him presented a strange double projection.

Beneath the fierce and malevolent aura, the faint shadow of a blue lotus could be seen flowing. Suddenly, the Jade Tablet of Creation in his sleeve became hot, scorching the cuffs of his Taoist robe.

"Fellow Daoist, please calm down. I had no such intention. I only wish to help you recover from your injuries as soon as possible so that I can go find that Qinglian Daoist and avenge this sword wound."

Destruction was right; he genuinely wanted to heal the Beast Emperor Shenni. After all, the Beast Emperor Shenni still played a significant role in the upcoming plan. Naturally, he couldn't allow the entire plan to deviate because of his injury.

However, the Beast Emperor Shen Ni clearly did not want to accept this favor, and directly snorted and said: "A mere minor injury, why do I need help from others? Don't forget, I possess an immortal body."

As he spoke, the wound on the Beast Emperor Shen Ni's chest began to heal at a visible speed. In just a moment, the hideous wound had disappeared completely.

Even Destruction and Calamity were somewhat shocked by this scene. After all, such heaven-defying regenerative power was something they, having already reached the Dao Integration Realm, could not achieve.

At this moment, a sharp glint appeared in Hongjun's eyes. He stared intently at the Beast Emperor Shenni before him, as if trying to see right through him.

Finally, he spoke directly, saying, "Fellow Daoist Shenni, what are your plans to do next to fulfill your agreement with me?"

Hongjun asked this question to test the Beast Emperor Shenni, in order to determine whether the Beast Emperor Shenni before him was genuine or not.

Although Hongjun couldn't see through the fact that the Beast Emperor Shenni was actually Chen Xuan in disguise, he vaguely sensed that this Beast Emperor Shenni was different from the one he knew.

At this moment, the Beast Emperor Shen Ni spoke directly: "Although that Qinglian Daoist cannot kill me, I do not consider myself his match."

"After all, the sword light just now was enough to break through my physical body. This is enough to show that Daoist Qinglian's cultivation is far superior to mine."

"Therefore, it's absolutely impossible for me to restrain Daoist Qinglian. But I have no worries about dealing with Daoist Qinglian's disciples." "As long as the three of you can hold off Daoist Qinglian, I will definitely kill all his disciples. Then, Fellow Daoist Hongjun's disciples will be able to take the lead in the Investiture of the Gods."

The words of the Beast Emperor Shenni caused both Destruction and Calamity to nod in agreement. Even Hongjun couldn't detect anything amiss in them.

So Hongjun simply said, "In that case, we can only trouble Fellow Daoist Shenni to make another trip to Xiqi City."

"As for the reason for taking action, it is naturally because the Daoist disciples sealed away the four ferocious beasts under Fellow Daoist Shenni."

"At that time, Fellow Daoist Shenni only needs to attack the second-generation disciples of the Daoist sect, and the sage of Qinglian Island will surely come to their rescue. Then Fellow Daoist Shenni can kill them."

"If Daoist Qinglian intervenes, I, along with fellow Daoists Destruction and Calamity, will certainly step in to stop him. Therefore, fellow Daoist Shenni need not worry in the slightest."

After hearing this, the Beast Emperor Shen Ni nodded, then turned and walked out of the Zixiao Palace. As he walked, he continued to speak.

"Remember, after the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is over, it will be time for you to fulfill your promise to me. I hope you will not go back on your word."

Watching the Beast Emperor Shenni leave Zixiao Palace, Calamity finally spoke up and asked Hongjun, "Fellow Daoist Hongjun, do you perhaps feel that there's something wrong with the Beast Emperor Shenni?"

Whether it was calamity or destruction, they had already noticed that something was wrong with Hongjun. Therefore, as soon as the Beast Emperor Shenni left, he asked Hongjun about the questions that had been bothering him.

Hongjun did not hide anything, but nodded and said, "I can't explain it either, but I always feel that the Beast Emperor Shenni is somewhat different from before."

"But there's nothing to worry about right now. His actions will prove everything. We just need to play it by ear."

Calamity and Destruction nodded in unison, and then followed Hongjun directly out of Zixiao Palace.

Little did they know that their every move had already been observed by Chen Xuan, who had transformed into the Beast Emperor Shen Ni. At this moment, a smile had even appeared on his lips.

Chen Xuan, who had quickly transformed into the Beast Emperor Shen Ni, arrived at the Shang army camp outside Xiqi City. He shook his body violently, and countless hairs fell off his body.

They then transformed into tens of thousands of ferocious beasts and began to charge at the Shang army camp. At the same time, the Beast King Shenni couldn't help but shout loudly.

"The disciples of the Daoist sect have wronged my ferocious beast clan by sealing away the four great ferocious beasts, including Qiongqi and Taotie. Today, I, the Beast King Shenni, will seek justice for my subordinates."

Everything was just as Hongjun had predicted; to this day, the Beast Emperor Shenni had not revealed the slightest clue. This made Hongjun, who was hiding in the shadows, secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

At the same time, Master Yuding and other Taoist disciples had also broken out of the camp. They were using their magical treasures to clear away the ferocious beasts that roamed the land.

In just a short time, a large number of ferocious beasts were cleared out. The remaining beasts were unable to advance an inch and were constantly being suppressed and beaten by the Taoist and Human Sect disciples.

This inevitably caused the Beast King Shen Ni to roar, and then he directly attacked Duobao Daoren and the others.

Just then, a ripple appeared in space, and Fuxi took a step forward, directly blocking the path of the Beast Emperor Shenni. (End of Chapter)