Primordial Era: Starting by overwhelming the Sages, Hongjun was stunned!

Lao Tzu's anger surged, and the aura of a sage spread uncontrollably.

The Tai Chi symbol's rotation speed increased dramatically, and the Yin and Yang energies transformed into a raging torrent, as if it would suppress everything in the next second!

However, at that moment, Lao Tzu suddenly felt a chill.

He saw the utterly calm look in Kong Xuan's eyes.

That's not arrogance, not ignorance, but... absolute confidence!

The fact that Kong Xuan dared to say that shows that he was truly confident in attacking me!

We're even confident of winning!

"This child..."

Lao Tzu rapidly deduced in his mind that although the secrets of the great calamity were chaotic, the sage's perception of the crisis was extremely clear.

He had a vague feeling that if he really fought Kong Xuan here, he would not be defeated, but he would definitely not come out on top!

More importantly, the Investiture of the Gods was originally a conflict between the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect.

He was taught by others, but because the Three Pure Ones are one and the fortunes of the Xuanmen are connected, he stepped in to help.

If I were to fight Kong Xuan to the death here, regardless of victory or defeat, the fate of the Human Teachings would surely be affected.

His only direct disciple, the Grand Master Xuandu, is currently in seclusion on Shouyang Mountain.

If Kong Xuan is truly as vengeful as the rumors suggest, and takes advantage of my absence to storm Shouyang Mountain...

A chill ran through Lao Tzu's heart.

If Xuandu were to be listed on the Investiture of the Gods, the lineage of the Human Sect would be cut in half!

He can't afford to take that risk!

As his thoughts raced, the anger on Laozi's face gradually subsided.

He slowly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping across a certain spot in the empty space beside him, his voice calm and unwavering:

"Second brother, what do you think of this matter?"

The words fell.

"Buzz!"

The void ripples like water.

A figure stepped out from the void.

The Nine Dragons Agarwood Carriage floated in the air, its jade-pure celestial light spreading for thirty thousand miles, accompanied by thousands of auspicious wisps of air and the calls of cranes.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable has arrived!

His face was cold and his eyes were like lightning. He first glanced at Laozi, and then his gaze fell on Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan.

Yuanshi's voice was icy cold, carrying a chilling aura:

"Your attainment of the Primordial Dao is a joyous occasion."

"But if one uses this to display power, disrespect elders, and disrupt the great cycle of existence..."

He paused, then spoke slowly and deliberately:

"Even if the Dao Ancestor spares you, I will not!"

The sage's aura erupted suddenly, like a celestial river surging backward, pressing down on Kong Xuan!

However, the chaotic lotus platform beneath Kong Xuan rotated slightly.

As the chaotic energy swirled, that overwhelming holy might vanished without a trace, like a clay ox sinking into the sea.

"Fellow Daoist Yuanshi."

Kong Xuan finally rose, standing with his hands behind his back on the lotus platform, his black robes fluttering in the wind.

"According to the Dao Ancestor's decree, sages are not allowed to interfere in the measurement of calamities."

"Your appearance now, radiating an aura of power, doesn't that count as interference?"

The pupils of the primordial beings contracted slightly.

Kong Xuan continued:

"As for disrespecting elders..."

He suddenly laughed, a laugh tinged with undisguised sarcasm:

"What I respect is virtue, the Way, and reason."

"If someone uses their seniority to oppress others, their power to bully others, or their authority to seek personal gain..."

Kong Xuan's gaze suddenly turned cold:

"Then it's fine to disrespect this elder!"

"presumptuous!!!"

Before Yuan Shi Tianzun could finish speaking, his expression changed drastically. His body radiated a pure and celestial light like a volcanic eruption, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi flew out on its own, radiating boundless brilliance and pointing directly at Kong Xuan!

"Today, I will teach you a lesson on behalf of my junior brother Tongtian, you unfilial disciple!"

Before the words were even finished, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi had already transformed into a thousand feet of jade light, carrying the force to shatter the void, and crashed down!

This attack was unleashed by Yuanshi in anger, and he had already used the essence of a sage!

Wherever the jade light passed, time stood still, space shattered, and the laws of nature wailed!

The million-strong army below groaned in unison, and those with weaker cultivation levels fainted on the spot.

The Twelve Golden Immortals were also forced to retreat repeatedly by this oppressive force, their faces filled with horror.

Master... he actually attacked Kong Xuan?!

On the city wall, Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortals, and others changed their expressions drastically and were about to unleash their magical treasures to help.

However, Kong Xuan merely looked up and glanced indifferently at the suppressed jade light.

He neither dodged nor used any magical weapons.

He simply raised his right hand, his five fingers spread wide, and gently grasped at the magnificent jade light.

"brush."

Chaotic divine light surged from his palm, transforming into a colossal hand that blotted out the sky. Within the palm, the five elements seemed to rotate, and chaos rose and fell.

The giant hand and the jade light collided with a deafening roar!

There were no earth-shattering explosions.

There was no cataclysmic impact.

There was only a slight tearing sound.

"Sizzle!"

The magnificent jade light was actually grabbed by that chaotic hand and crushed inch by inch!

The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi let out a mournful cry, its radiance dimmed, and it flew back. When it fell into Yuanshi's palm, its spirituality was greatly damaged and its Daoist charm dissipated.

"What?!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable's pupils constricted as he stared incredulously at the supreme treasure in his hand.

His angry attack was so easily neutralized by Kong Xuan.

It even...damaged the spiritual essence of the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi?!

"Fellow Daoist Yuanshi."

Kong Xuan withdrew his right hand, the chaotic divine light receded, and his voice was calm:

"If you really want to teach me a lesson, then show me what you've got."

"Such a test is rather petty."

Petty?

Yuan Shi's face turned pale and then red, his chest churning with rage that seemed about to explode.

He has been a saint for billions of years, and he has never suffered such humiliation.

However, Kong Xuan's move just now had already made him wary.

The power of that chaotic divine light far exceeded his expectations!

"Well... well done, Kong Xuan!"

Yuan Shi gritted his teeth, his eyes blazing with murderous intent:

"In that case, I will show you what the majesty of a sage truly is!"

With a single step, the Nine Dragons Incense Chariot unleashed nine-colored divine light, and the Jade Purity Great Dao manifested, signaling his full-force attack.

however.

"Second brother."

Lao Tzu suddenly spoke, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority:

That's enough.

Yuanshi paused, turned to look at Laozi, his eyes full of confusion:

"Senior Brother, this brat is so arrogant! If we don't suppress him, what face will our Xuanmen have left?!"

Lao Tzu shook his head, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

"With the Dao Ancestor's decree before us, if we were to truly fight Kong Xuan to the death here, we would be disobeying the Dao Ancestor."

"When the Heavenly Dao retaliates, neither you nor I can withstand it."

He paused, looked at Kong Xuan, and slowly said:

"Nephew Kong Xuan, what you just said is not without reason."

"It is indeed inappropriate for me to hang the Taiji diagram here."

Having said that, he actually raised his hand and made a gesture.

The Tai Chi diagram slowly contracted, and the Yin and Yang energies dissipated, transforming into a golden bridge that disappeared into his sleeve.

"In that case, I will grant your wish and will not watch the battle from here."

Lao Tzu's voice was calm:

"But the Investiture of the Gods is a matter of destiny for the Xuanmen sect, and it cannot be taken lightly."

"The Battle of Chuanyun Pass must continue."

"As for how to fight..."

He looked at Yuanshi:

"Second brother, you make the decision yourself."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lao Tzu actually turned around and rode away on a cloud, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.

They really... withdrew?!

The battlefield was dead silent.

Everyone was stunned.

The senior disciple of the Xuanmen sect, Laozi, was actually forced to retreat by Kong Xuan with just a few words?

Yuanshi Tianzun's face was ashen as he stared intently in the direction Laozi had left, his anger almost bursting out of his body.

How could he not understand Lao Tzu's meaning?

Laozi was unwilling to fight Kong Xuan to the death, fearing it would damage the fortune of the Humanistic School, so he took the opportunity to back down and withdraw!

But in doing so, all the pressure fell on the shoulders of the Chan Sect!