Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start

Chapter 41 Donghuang Taiyi Appears: The Number One Person Below the Saints!

If it's not the River Styx, then who is it?

Other reclusive powerful beings in the primordial world who coveted the Primordial Purple Qi?

If such things existed, it's impossible that later generations would have completely omitted them from records.

Zhao Gongming kept guessing in his mind, and for a moment he did not dare to make a move.

"Teacher, let me listen for you. Yu will definitely be able to tell who it is."

Six ears stood up and began to rotate slightly.

A moment later, Liu Er opened his ears, his expression turning terrified.

"Teacher, besides Kunpeng, one of the two demon emperors of the Heavenly Court, Donghuang Taiyi, has also arrived and is hiding in the shadows."

"What? The person hiding in the shadows is Donghuang Taiyi?"

Zhao Gongming's expression immediately turned serious.

The confusion in my heart cleared up as if the clouds had parted and the fog had lifted.

Yes, if Donghuang Taiyi is still hiding in the shadows, then everything makes sense.

Like Kunpeng, Hongyun was one of the three thousand guests of Zixiao Palace, and his cultivation level was Quasi-Saint.

Even if Kunpeng is much stronger than Hongyun, plus the sneak attack.

It would also be difficult to kill Hongyun, who was at the same level as him.

But if Donghuang Taiyi is in the shadows, then everything makes sense.

Who is Donghuang Taiyi?

The number one person below the sage, possessing the innate treasure, the Chaos Bell.

He was able to hold his own against several ancestral witches of the witch clan without being defeated.

If we divide the Quasi-Saint Realm into a pyramid...

Donghuang Taiyi is definitely someone who stands at the very top of the pyramid.

"The few treasures bestowed by my master are only enough to scare away Kunpeng. If we encounter Donghuang Taiyi, they might not be enough. I must observe the situation from the shadows."

Zhao Gongming secretly made a decision. His status as the chief disciple of Shangqing was intimidating; even ordinary quasi-saint cultivators wouldn't dare to offend him.

But for Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun, the two Heavenly Demon Emperors who were eager to obtain the Primordial Purple Qi and comprehend the profound mysteries of the Dao, this was a different story.

This identity is probably not enough; if you try to stand out, you'll only suffer the consequences.

At this moment, above the East Sea, Hongyun was still fighting Kunpeng, but Hongyun was now completely at a disadvantage.

Under the powerful offensive of the Kunpeng, it retreated continuously.

He was coughing up blood from time to time, and looked extremely disheveled.

"Damn it, this old bird has become much stronger. I am no match for it."

Hongyun's face turned red from holding back his anger. He dared not continue the fight and transformed into a red cloud, which was his true form, the innate red cloud.

With a thought, Hongyun entered the Nine-Nine Red Cloud Soul-Scattering Gourd.

All of Hongyun's quasi-saintly power flowed into the red gourd.

In an instant, the Soul-Scattering Gourd seemed to burst into flames, emitting an unprecedentedly brilliant light, and rushed towards Longevity Mountain at lightning speed.

Kunpeng gave a sinister smile. "Old man Hongyun, you want to race me?"

With a thought, Kunpeng instantly regained his innate Dao body.

It was a black roc that blotted out the sky, its wings like clouds hanging from the heavens.

With a flap of its wings, a deafening roar erupted in the air.

Then, like an arrow released from a bow, it chased after the Red Cloud Gourd.

Kunpeng is a naturally born creature with unparalleled speed, but Hongyun is no pushover either. He exerted all his strength and fled towards Wanshou Mountain.

In an instant, the two chased each other and disappeared into the East China Sea.

Zhao Gongming was completely dumbfounded; the speed at which a Quasi-Saint could cultivate was incredibly fast.

Even if one attains the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm and cultivates the Heavenly Gang Thirty-Six Divine Powers, including the Golden Light of the Earth, it is still far inferior.

Zhao Gongming gritted his teeth, "Let's chase them together, we have to catch them."

With a thought, he unleashed two streams of magical power, one to envelop Six Ears and the other to envelop Little Black Tiger.

Transforming into a golden ray, it quickly followed the aura of Hongyun and the others.

On the vast and boundless East China Sea, Hongyun and Kunpeng chased each other.

Kunpeng exerted all his strength, but he was still a step away from the Soul-Scattering Gourd.

Inside the Soul-Scattering Gourd, Hongyun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Looking towards Longevity Hill, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.

I'm getting closer and closer to Longevity Mountain. Once I get there, with Brother Zhenyuan's protection, what kind of trouble can a broken Kunpeng cause?

Hongyun increased his magical power again, and the Soul-Scattering Gourd moved even faster.

But at that moment, the vast expanse of space on the East China Sea, stretching for hundreds of millions of miles, was easily split in two, like a blank sheet of paper.

A tall, imposing figure dressed in a golden crow imperial robe, with a majestic and awe-inspiring face.

A man with a golden divine mark between his brows slowly emerged from the crowd; it was none other than Donghuang Taiyi.

He stood with his hands behind his back, exuding a terrifying aura and an imposing presence.

It seemed to have transformed into a real sun, carrying immense pressure and overlooking the heavens and the earth.

With a wave of his hand, the surrounding space suddenly became incredibly viscous, as if it had solidified.

The Soul-Scattering Gourd seemed to sink into a quagmire, immediately coming to a standstill in the void.

"Hongyun, hand over the Primordial Purple Qi, and I might spare your life. Otherwise, you're dead!"

Donghuang Taiyi appeared before the Soul-Scattering Gourd, his voice extremely cold and filled with immense majesty.

It makes one's mind reel, and unconsciously compels one to do as he says.

Inside the Soul-Scattering Gourd, Hongyun's face suddenly turned ugly.

Even Donghuang Taiyi, one of the demon emperors of the Heavenly Court, has made a move. How can he escape?

The red cloud transformed into a wisp of red smoke and emerged from the gourd.

He bowed and greeted Donghuang Taiyi, saying, "Hongyun greets His Majesty Donghuang."

"Enough with the nonsense, where's the Primordial Purple Qi?"

A cold look appeared on Donghuang Taiyi's face.

"I'd like to hand it over too."

Hongyun gave a wry smile and slowly explained.

"Your Majesty, ever since I obtained the Primordial Purple Qi, it has merged into my body and disappeared without a trace. Even I cannot detect where it is, let alone take it out and offer it to you."

Hongyun was speechless. He was a Buddhist-like, easygoing person by nature.

Anyway, he now has the cultivation of a quasi-saint, ranking among the great powers of the prehistoric world, and he also has Zhen Yuanzi, his good buddy.

Whether or not he attained enlightenment, it held little allure for him.

He would be more than happy to hand over the hot potato that is Hongmeng Purple Qi.

The problem is, he wants to pay, but he can't. What kind of situation is that?

Donghuang Taiyi ignored Hongyun and with a thought, his primordial spirit, at the Great Perfection of Quasi-Saint level, emerged from his body and swept over Hongyun and the Scattered Soul Gourd, but still found nothing.

Donghuang Taiyi's expression turned even uglier.

He cursed Hongyun inwardly for being so stubborn and greedy even when facing death.

If it weren't for some fear of Zhen Yuanzi behind him, he would have killed Hongyun long ago.

At this moment, the demon master Kunpeng said in a sinister tone, "Your Majesty, don't believe that old thief Hongyun. He must have hidden the Primordial Purple Qi somewhere, preparing to attain enlightenment and become a saint himself."

"You old scoundrel Kunpeng, how dare you frame me like this!"

Hongyun was so angry that he wanted to fight Kunpeng for three hundred rounds right away.

Donghuang Taiyi's gaze fell on Hongyun again. "I'm giving you one last chance. Hand over the Primordial Purple Qi, and you can choose any three treasures from the Heavenly Court's treasury. You'll also receive the protection of my Heavenly Court."

"Your Majesty, this old man truly cannot produce it."

Hongyun turned pale with fright and kept begging for mercy.

"snort!"

"You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences. Do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

(End of this chapter)