Primordial Era: A man at the mouth of the Guanjiang River marries the Third Holy Mother.

That indifferent voice, though devoid of any power fluctuation, seemed to be the most fundamental rule of this world.

As the word "Stop" fell, the terrifying will that was collapsing inward and about to erase everything from its conceptual form actually stopped there.

The whole world seemed to have been put on pause.

Above the sky, the crazed Eye of Heaven and the unremarkable figure in blue below formed the most bizarre confrontation.

A more violent and resentful will than before was frantically transmitted from the Eye of Heaven.

It's angry, it's roaring!

It disagrees!

It is the supreme will of the primordial world, the rule-maker of all things. Why should it obey the commands of a mere living being?!

Even if this creature is the "representative" it personally chose!

Chen Changsheng and the Xuan Turtle even forgot to breathe.

They stared blankly at the scene before them, their minds completely blank.

What the hell is going on?

The legendary Dao Ancestor Hongjun confronted the will of Heaven.

This is the most spectacular gossip scene ever! Even a saint would have to pull up a small stool and sit in the front row!

Chen Changsheng was itching to record this scene right now, wishing he could take out a memory crystal and record it. If he could take it back to the Jie Sect, he could brag about it to his senior brothers and sisters for years to come.

Just then, the old Taoist in green robes, who was none other than Hongjun, seemed to sense the resentment of the Eye of Heaven.

He still had his back to Chen Changsheng and the other man, and simply said another sentence.

"If you were to come in person, I might give you some face."

"A mere clone of my will dare to be so insolent before me?"

There was an obvious chill in his voice.

What the hell!

Chen Changsheng cursed inwardly.

Domineering!

That's so damn awesome!

What is class? This is class!

You think you're so powerful, Heaven? I'd give you face if your true form came, but a mere clone dares to act so arrogantly towards us?

If someone else had said this, Chen Changsheng would have thought they were crazy.

But when Hongjun said it, it sounded so natural and justified!

It was as if he was destined to be above the Heavenly Dao!

The Eye of Heaven seemed to be completely enraged by these words. Its stagnant will to "annihilate" began to fluctuate violently again, as if it was about to erupt recklessly at any moment!

However, Hongjun didn't even bother to look at it again.

He simply raised his right hand casually.

Then, he gently waved his hand towards the enormous eye in the sky.

It's like shooing away an annoying fly.

There was no manifestation of laws, no divine light, and no earth-shattering power.

Chen Changsheng didn't even sense any energy fluctuations.

All he saw was Hongjun's hand waving past.

Above the heavens, there lies the Eye of Heaven, representing the supreme will of Heaven, radiating boundless terror, a sight even saints fear…

Disappeared.

It just vanished into thin air.

It wasn't shattered, it wasn't defeated, it was... erased.

It's like a stroke in a painting, gently erased by an eraser, leaving not a trace.

The sky returned to its deathly grayness, and the despairing will to "annihilate" vanished with it.

The whole world fell silent.

Chen Changsheng opened his mouth wide, unable to utter a single word.

The Xuan Turtle beside him, with its enormous, sky-covering soul body, trembled violently, as if it might fall apart at any moment.

That's it...?

That Heavenly Eye that tormented him for countless years, that which had just driven him to the brink of despair, that which was high above and arrogant, was just... slapped away like that?

This battle scene is completely different from what I imagined!

No special effects at all, thumbs down!

An outrageous thought uncontrollably popped into Chen Changsheng's mind.

Immediately, a deeper sense of shock and awe welled up from the bottom of his heart.

This is a true master!

Return to simplicity, for the greatest truths are the simplest!

With every gesture, rules are erased, and everything is defined!

They're still playing with supernatural powers and magical artifacts; compared to others, they're just like kindergarten kids playing house.

Is this the power of the Dao Ancestor?

He aligns himself with the Way of Heaven, yet transcends it!

Just as Chen Changsheng and Xuan Gui were still immersed in boundless shock, the figure in green slowly turned around.

Hongjun's gaze calmly swept over the enormous Xuan Turtle Soul, and finally landed on Chen Changsheng.

The moment he was stared at, Chen Changsheng felt as if all his secrets, from the past to the present, had been laid bare before him.

Whether it's the identity of a time traveler or the secret of the system's treasure hunting, nothing can be hidden in front of these indifferent eyes.

Chen Changsheng's heart skipped a beat, and his scalp tingled instantly.

We're doomed!

Now their secrets have been exposed!

He was pondering how to explain, whether to kneel down and beg for mercy or to shout "Dao Ancestor, spare my life!" when he heard Hongjun's calm voice slowly ring out.

"You little rascal, you sure know how to get me into trouble."

This sentence was neither too strong nor too weak, revealing neither joy nor anger.

But to Chen Changsheng, it was no less than a divine thunderbolt from the heavens.

His mind raced, and he reacted almost instinctively.

With a "thump," Chen Changsheng knelt down on both knees without thinking, prostrating himself on the ground in a perfectly standard posture.

"Disciple Chen Changsheng pays respects to the Dao Ancestor!"

"May the Dao Ancestor live forever!"

That shout was so sincere and heartfelt that it resounded through the heavens.

The black tortoise beside him was completely stunned by his sudden action.

This kid just dared to challenge the Heavenly Dao, how come he's become so cowardly so quickly? His skin has become too smooth!

Chen Changsheng didn't care what the Xuan Turtle thought.

joke!

Who is this person in front of me?

Hongjun Daozu! The number one boss in the primordial world, the teacher of the six sages, and the spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao!

Going against the will of Heaven is because you'll inevitably become its enemy sooner or later; those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose.

Trying to act tough with the Dao Ancestor? That's just asking for trouble!

Moreover, there was absolutely nothing wrong with calling him "grand-disciple"!

He was a disciple of the Jie Sect, apprenticed to Zhao Gongming, and his grandmaster was Tongtian Jiaozhu, who was a direct disciple of Hongjun.

According to this generational ranking, isn't he a legitimate grand-disciple?

First, establish connections and solidify your identity; that's never a bad thing!

We can't just kill our own people, can we?

Hongjun looked at Chen Changsheng, who was kneeling on the ground with utmost respect, and a faint smile seemed to flash in his calm eyes.

"You weren't wrong to call me 'grand-disciple'."

There is a play!

Chen Changsheng was overjoyed and lowered his head even further.

"It's all thanks to the excellent teachings of our Grandmaster!"

At this moment, the Xuan Turtle beside him also reacted. Its enormous soul body slowly lowered its head and bowed to Hongjun.