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

As soon as Grand Master Xuandu finished speaking, it was like a thunderclap from the heavens above Yanzhou, causing the chilling atmosphere of war to momentarily freeze.

The Four Heavenly Kings' expressions changed drastically, and Virudhaka, the Heavenly King of Growth, was forced to swallow his words. Although they were among the Four Heavenly Kings...

However, compared to Grand Master Xuandu, the chief disciple of the Human Sect, he was far inferior in both status and magical power.

That profound aura originating from the Green Lotus Island lineage was as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea. Just by standing there calmly, it seemed to freeze the laws of the entire world, making the divine pressure that the Four Heavenly Kings were so proud of vanish.

“Fellow Daoist Xuandu, you are mistaken.”

Vidyadhara suppressed the trembling in his heart. Although his voice was still loud, it lacked the decisiveness of before and was filled with more fear and helplessness.

"The Weaver Girl is the daughter of the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West. She is of Heavenly blood and bound by Heavenly rules. Her marriage to a mortal violates Heavenly law, but this is a matter of Heavenly family."

“We are ordered to bring him back to the Heavenly Court for punishment, which is also to maintain the order of the Heavenly Court and to demonstrate the fairness and justice of the Heavenly Rules.”

"So please, Fellow Daoist Xuandu, don't put us in a difficult position. After all, we are acting under orders and it is our duty. We have no other choice."

He deliberately emphasized the family matter and the heavenly rules, attempting to confine the incident to the Heavenly Court, thus denying Grand Master Xuandu any excuse to intervene.

At this moment, the Grand Master Xuandu's lips curled into an almost mocking smile. His wide Taoist robe fluttered without wind, and his body was surrounded by pure energy, firmly protecting the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl behind him.

That invisible barrier isolated all the oppressive power of the heavenly soldiers and generals.

"The Cowherd is a member of our human race, born and raised here, protected by the blessings of humanity. He and the Weaver Girl were in love, married, and had children. This is the natural order of human relations. What crime has he committed?"

"How dare you place the Jade Emperor's family affairs above human ethics and the laws of Heaven, using the name of Heavenly Laws to carry out the extermination of bloodlines? Is this the Heavenly Laws of your Heavenly Court?"

"If the Heavenly Court uses such bullshit Heavenly Rules, it would be better to abolish them altogether. Otherwise, one day, the gods of the Heavenly Court will not be able to endure the oppression and will rebel against the Jade Emperor."

Grand Master Xuandu's gaze swept over the several golden-armored heavenly generals, each wielding a sharp blade and poised to attack.

Those heavenly generals felt as if their primordial spirits were frozen in ice, and an irresistible fear surged from the depths of their souls. Their hands, gripping their weapons, trembled uncontrollably, and they dared not take another step forward.

"As for these two children, they have human blood flowing in their veins and are the hope for the future of our human race. Anyone who dares to lay a finger on them is an enemy of our Human Sect, the Sage of Humanity, and our entire human race!"

The six words "to be an enemy of our human race" carried immense weight, seemingly containing some strange power of rules, resonating with the human destiny of the lower realm of Yanzhou and even a wider region.

A deep, profound, and unending will subtly rises, its sharpness concealed, yet carrying the immense power of the people's faith, silently resisting the chilling military might above the sky.

The ranks of celestial soldiers and generals behind the Four Heavenly Kings showed a slight commotion. Some of them were even already drenched in sweat.

The Four Heavenly Kings were inwardly groaning. The Queen Mother's divine command to capture Huitian was still ringing in their ears.

The Jade Emperor's decree, which condemned them to annihilation, was like a sword hanging over their heads. But they simply couldn't afford to offend this Grand Master Xuandu.

Not to mention that his own cultivation has reached the level of a half-step saint, the Human Sect behind him alone is so powerful that even the Jade Emperor has to show him respect.

Although the Human Sect appears quiet and inactive, its profound foundation and protective nature are known throughout the Three Realms. The mere fact that it established the List of Worthies for humanity during the Investiture of the Gods is enough to explain everything. The Heavenly King Virupaksha's eyes flickered, attempting to find room for maneuver. After pondering for a long time, he finally spoke.

“Fellow Daoist Xuandu, please calm down. His Majesty’s decree is strict, and we dare not disobey it. We must take the eldest princess back to the Heavenly Court to report, after all, the eldest princess is not human.”

"As for this mortal and the two children, Fellow Daoist Xuandu can take them away temporarily. We will report back to His Majesty and the Empress before making a final decision."

"If Fellow Daoist Xuandu is not even willing to give us this much face, then we will have no choice but to return to the Heavenly Court to report to His Majesty."

"Although I know I am no match for Fellow Daoist Xuandu, I have no choice but to fight him. I'm sure Fellow Daoist Xuandu wouldn't want to see this place devastated and the common people suffering as innocent bystanders, would he?"

Virupaksha, the Heavenly King of Wide Vision, attempted to use the lives of mortals as leverage, hoping that the Grand Master Xuandu would compromise and allow them to bring the Weaver Girl back to the Heavenly Court to report back.

Unexpectedly, Grand Master Xuandu simply snorted coldly and casually waved his sleeve. In an instant, an ancient and profound scroll slowly unfolded behind him.

The scroll depicts the interplay of Yin and Yang energies, illustrating the profound truth of the beginning of chaos and the birth and death of all things. It is none other than the primordial treasure, the Taiji Diagram.

Its supreme power to suppress the primordial chaos and stabilize the earth, water, fire, and wind has solidified the entire Yanzhou region, making the flow of time seem viscous.

And this was just the beginning. Then, the Pangu Banner rose behind him. The Four Swords of Zhuxian also hovered around him.

All the heavenly soldiers and generals, including the Four Heavenly Kings, felt their magical power become extremely sluggish, as if they were trapped in an invisible quagmire.

Grand Master Xuandu, as the chief disciple of the Human Sect, surprisingly did not bring any of the Human Sect's sacred treasures. Instead, he brought the innate treasures of the Three Pure Ones of Taoism.

The Four Heavenly Kings naturally understood what this meant. It meant that the Grand Master Xuandu at this moment represented not only the Human Sect, but also Taoism, and to put it bluntly, the entire Qinglian Island.

At the same time, the almost emotionless voice of Grand Master Xuandu rang out, "Wonderful lives? Caught in the crossfire?"

"Today, I, Xuandu, would like to see if you dare to do it. If there is one thing I must remind you, if you dare to harm the innocent, you will not be allowed to leave this place today."

As he spoke, Grand Master Xuandu waved his hand, and a gate to the underworld appeared beside him.

Moreover, the Four Heavenly Kings could clearly see that within the Gate of the Underworld, the Soul-Hooking Chains were already poised to be unleashed.

"It's obvious that the human realm, the underground realm, and Qinglian Island are all trying to make things difficult for my Heavenly Court. If we unfortunately perish here today, we might not even have a chance to be reborn, and we'll be banished to the Nine Netherworlds."

The Four Heavenly Kings exchanged glances and immediately reached a consensus. They simultaneously clasped their hands in a fist salute to Grand Master Xuandu.

"Since Fellow Daoist Xuandu insists on doing this, there is nothing we can do. We can only report this matter to the Heavenly Court and let His Majesty decide for himself."

He then immediately gave an order, commanding his celestial troops to return to Heaven and report the matter to the Jade Emperor.

Upon leaving Yanzhou, the sorrowful expressions on the faces of the Four Heavenly Kings vanished instantly, replaced by an overwhelming sense of relief. (End of Chapter)