Chapter 580

Therefore, in an instant, the disciples of Xuandu and Chan Sect rushed into the ancient formation one after another, intending to slay the Ten Heavenly Lords within the formation.

"Hahaha!"

Seeing the Xuandu and Chan Sect disciples all enter the formation, Qin Wantiantianjun suddenly burst into laughter.

His laughter was loud and heroic—where was the appearance of having just suffered grave injury, with his fleshly body on the verge of collapse?

On the contrary, at this moment, his aura was mighty and vast, as if divine power had possessed him.

Even standing within the formation, he could shake the power of heaven and earth's order, causing the yin and yang to reverse and the five elements to invert within a radius of hundreds of millions of li.

Seeing this scene, Yuanshi Tianzun, Laozi, and the other four Heavenly Dao Saints were startled in their hearts, their bodies trembling, and they instinctively cried out in alarm.

In the vast void outside Jin'ao Island, a formation exuding an ancient and mysterious aura silently unfurled, covering a region of hundreds of millions of li in radius.

The humming sound rose and fell intermittently; the Ten Heavenly Lords of Jiejie each stood firm at the ten crucial nodes of the ancient formation, surrounded by dense Dao rhymes, their aura like a rainbow, and the power of heaven and earth's order blazing brilliantly upon them.

This mighty pressure, as heavy as mountains, weighed upon the hearts of Xuandu Dafa Shi and the Chan Sect disciples, rendering them almost unable to move. It turned out that the Ten Heavenly Lords had been suppressing their cultivation all along, and now they fully released it, revealing the formidable strength of early-stage quasi-saints. Their previous "injuries" were merely a ruse, instantly healed, with no effect on their aura.

Each of these Ten Heavenly Lords was one of the renowned twenty-five quasi-saints of Jiejie, wielding the supreme power of heaven and earth's order. At this moment, they seemed to become the true masters of this heaven and earth, needing only a flick of the finger to suppress all living beings within the formation. Even though the Chan Sect disciples held supreme treasures, they trembled under this immense pressure.

Looking again at Xuandu Dafa Shi and the Chan Sect disciples, their faces were as pale as paper, their eyes filled with fear and despair. They had set out full of confidence, thinking they could easily gain military merits, but instead found themselves in such a desperate situation. Now, they were like beasts trapped in a cage or powerless ants—former fighting spirit had vanished completely, leaving only endless fear.

Because as the Ten Heavenly Lords' aura erupted, the ancient great formation instantly activated; within it, they could not resist, nor even move a finger with ease. It seemed as if all the order-power of heaven and earth were firmly grasped by the opposing side, reducing them to puppets at others' mercy.

At this moment, their hearts were filled with regret. Originally thinking they could win easily, they instead became bait for their own demise. Originally thinking the Ten Heavenly Lords were spent arrows, they instead found them to be early-stage quasi-saints in peak condition. Moreover, the precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures bestowed by Yuanshi Tianzun had now become their burial goods.

"Jiejie... too terrifying!" This thought kept echoing in the minds of the Chan Sect disciples, and even Xuandu Dafa Shi, who held many supreme treasures, was no exception. Though he possessed offensive supreme treasures like the Dili Yan Guang Banner, defensive near-invincible supreme treasures like the Tiandi Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda, and the Twelve-Grade Merit Golden Lotus, when facing early-stage quasi-saints who wielded a higher tier of heaven and earth's order-power, he also felt profound helplessness. Moreover, he was trapped within a formation set up jointly by ten supreme beings.

"Kill!" Qin Wantiantianjun's voice was cold and firm. Since the Chan Sect disciples had come to attack, he naturally would not show mercy. As his words fell, the Ten Heavenly Lords jointly activated the killing formation, and terrifying killing intent instantly enveloped the entire space within the formation.

Accompanied by low rumbles, destructive heaven and earth order-power transformed into endless killing intent surging forth. In the blink of an eye, the Chan Sect disciples and Xuandu Dafa Shi within the formation were reduced to nothingness, leaving only traces of souls drifting in the void.

Not a single Chan Sect disciple who came this time survived; all perished on the spot.

Outside the formation, Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi witnessed this scene, their eyes splitting open, grief and indignation intertwined. They never imagined Jiejie would hide so deeply, nor that their own disciples would meet such a fate. From beginning to end, they had fallen into Jiejie's trap.

At this moment, the two Heavenly Dao Saints were thoroughly enraged. Their fury surged like a heavenly flood, sweeping across the nine heavens and ten earths, shaking heaven and earth to crack, mountains and rivers to shatter. It seemed as if heaven and earth themselves could not withstand their fury.

They had speculated that Jiejie disciples would conceal their cultivation, but never imagined they would conceal it so thoroughly. From deliberately revealing partial strength to feigning grave injury, then challenging all Chan Sect disciples, this was all a trap meticulously designed by Jiejie. Yet Yuanshi Tianzun and the others, due to overconfidence, had stepped step by step into this trap.

At this moment, their hearts were filled with regret and fury. Regretting their lack of caution, furious at the cunning and cruelty of Jiejie disciples. But even more was the uncontainable fury! This fury raged like blazing flames in their hearts!

How terrifying is a Saint's fury! The primordial starry sky trembled, primordial stars exploding one after another under an unknown force. The primordial Dao power of heaven and earth raged violently across the firmament, countless purple lightning bolts like mad dragons rampaging incessantly in the void, as if seeking to utterly destroy the entire world!

And this was not limited to the vicinity of Jin'ao Island; the entire Honghuang world felt this terrifying pressure. All beings prostrated on the ground, trembling, not even daring to lift their heads to gaze upward. It seemed as if their souls' depths felt this destructive power!

"How... how could this be?" People asked in panic.

"Such terrifying pressure! Could it be that a world-ending calamity is about to descend?"

"This magnificent heavenly might—we simply cannot resist it!"

"What have we done wrong? Why must we suffer such undeserved disaster?" People's cries of lament rose and fell, yet no one could give an answer.

"..."

For a time, countless beings and great powers of the Honghuang world sank into deep panic. Some timid ones were even frightened by this pressure into losing their souls and scattering, their bodies vanishing and their Dao extinguished. The pressure emitted by the Heavenly Dao Saints in their furious state could actually affect the entire boundless Honghuang Dadi, revealing its terror.

The words of Patriarch Hongjun echoed again in everyone's ears: "If the Heavenly Dao Saints join forces, they are sufficient to destroy the world, returning Honghuang to chaos." The divine abilities of the Heavenly Dao Saints are indeed boundless in power, making them hard to fathom.

Not only were the myriad beings of Honghuang shocked, but the powerhouses of the myriad heavens and worlds were also deeply attracted by this scene. They widened their eyes, intently staring at the screen before them, fearing to miss any detail.

The Lord of the Great Wilderness sighed: "I have fought countless battles in my life, having crossed swords with red-dust immortals, emperors, immortal kings, and even immortal emperors, yet I have never seen such a powerful existence!"

Aileke Shi then exclaimed: "Is this the Heavenly Dao Saint of the Honghuang world? This aura is simply too terrifying!"

Xiao Huohuo also couldn't help but praise: "The Saint's fury is actually this terrifying!"

Li Biwang then gave a wry smile: "Before them, one must absolutely not show off, or else one will surely suffer the most painful blow."

Cai Qing Nüdi asked curiously of Pingxin Niangniang: "The four Heavenly Dao Saints seem to have reached the peak of fury—are you sure you won't return to Honghuang?"

Pingxin Niangniang calmly replied: "He said, just continue watching."

Chen Zhan also sighed: "Compared to the Heavenly Dao Saints of Honghuang, the powerhouses of our world are simply too weak! Speaking of which, why hasn't that dead fat guy hurried back to Jin'ao Island yet? Is he waiting to die?"

The powerhouses of the myriad heavens and worlds exclaimed in succession; the might of Yuanshi Tianzun and others far exceeded their imagination. Although they were the strongest in their own worlds, if placed in Honghuang, that strength would likely be insignificant. After all, the Jiejie disciples, heavenly court powerhouses, and Asura Sect disciples who have crossed over from Honghuang— which one is not invincible among peers, incredibly strong to the point of disbelief?

In the depths of chaos in Honghuang, within the Zixiao Palace, a figure gradually appeared on the Dao platform. This time, he was no longer vague and blurred, but seemed to truly reveal his true form. He opened his chaos divine eyes, gazing toward Honghuang, as if one glance could perceive past and future, reflecting all phenomena of beings. This old man was precisely Patriarch Hongjun.

"Still not enough..." Patriarch Hongjun softly sighed, then once again hid into the void. No one can guess his thoughts, but from his words one can sense he is waiting for a certain opportunity to arrive. Hongjun is the Dao of Heaven, but the Dao of Heaven is not solely Hongjun; he may have deeper plans.

Within Jin'ao Island, millions of Jiejie disciples also felt the fury of the Heavenly Dao Saints. They almost simultaneously rose to their feet, gazing coldly toward the island outside, their eyes flashing with excited light. Toward the Heavenly Dao Saints, they felt no fear. Instantly, millions of Jiejie disciples no longer concealed their cultivation realms, but mobilized the vast mana throughout their bodies, gathering strength for release. As soon as there is movement outside Jin'ao Island, they will surge forth like a tide and slaughter in all directions.

Outside Jin'ao Island, Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi were surrounded by surging killing intent, their anger rising to the heavens. They stared fixedly at the Ten Heavenly Lords, their eyes filled with coldness and bloodlust. The Chan Sect disciples were utterly annihilated, and even Xuandu Dafa Shi, the sole disciple of Laozi's Renjiao sect, had fallen. For them, this was undoubtedly the pain of severed orthodoxy and extinguished lineage. And the architect of all this was none other than the Ten Heavenly Lords before them—or rather, the unscathed Jiejie.

Jieyin and Zhunti, standing nearby, appeared angry on the surface, but their eyes flashed with delight. They never imagined the Fengshen Quantity Tribulation would evolve into this; the variables left them incredulous. Originally, the heavenly secrets indicated Jiejie would perish, countless disciples would ascend the Fengshen list; Chan Sect would flourish, becoming the orthodox immortal sect of heaven and earth. But now... Jiejie remained unharmed, while Chan Sect was utterly destroyed.

However, for Jieyin and Zhunti, this was not a bad thing. Because with Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi's fury, they would surely unleash thunderous strikes. Once Jiejie disciples stepped outside Jin'ao Island, they would have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters, capturing some powerful Jiejie disciples. Especially now, Jiejie disciples are generally stronger than imaginable—this is undoubtedly a great opportunity for the Western Teaching. Moreover, if Chan Sect perishes and Jiejie also perishes, who would then be able to block the rise of Western Teaching?

Thinking this, Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged glances, their eyes flashing with ecstatic joy. Subsequently, Zhunti stepped forward, feigning fury as he shouted at the Ten Heavenly Lords: "Ten Heavenly Lords! You actually dare to pit and kill the Chan Sect disciples and your martial nephews, as well as Xuandu's martial nephew! Truly despicable and shameless to the utmost! Your sins are unforgivable!"

Accompanied by Zhunti's shout, behind him faintly appeared an ancient Buddha golden elephant, radiating holy light. It seemed as if the Chaos Ancient Buddha had descended into the world, awe-inspiring without anger.

"Alas..." Jieyin also stepped forward at the right moment, his face pained as he uttered a Buddha's sigh.

Jieyin appeared as one who pities all beings, speaking lotus-like words from his mouth: "Ten Heavenly Lords, you have slaughtered the innocent, struck down Chan Sect disciples and your martial nephews with such cruelty—truly heavy karmic sins, karmic retribution entangling your body!"

"Now, before you lie only two paths to walk." He spoke slowly.

"First path: join the Western Teaching's Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss; I can use the supreme Dharma to help you dispel killing intent, and perhaps you may yet attain enlightenment!"

"Second path: that is, having our four Heavenly Dao Saints erase your physical forms, leaving only remnant souls to ascend the Fengshen list, enter the heavenly court, from then on lose freedom, become true gods, but only enjoy the incense offerings."

Jieyin's intention was already clear.

"What the elder brother said is absolutely correct, Ten Heavenly Lords, have you understood? Our Western Teaching possesses the supreme Dharma, capable of helping you eliminate the slaughter and killing intent on your bodies, achieving merit and fruition!" Zhunti echoed from the side.

"Hahahaha!"

However, what Jieyin and Zhunti did not expect was that, after hearing their words, the Ten Heavenly Lords unanimously burst into laughter, as if they had heard something extremely funny.

After laughing for a while, the Ten Heavenly Kings restrained their smiles, looking at Jieyin and Zhunti with half-smiles, as if they were looking at two idiots.

Although they said nothing, their eyes had already said everything.

Even facing the overwhelming killing intent of Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi, the Ten Heavenly Kings remained composed.

Heavenly Dao Sage?

This evolved version of the Ten Absolute Formation they had set up was precisely prepared to deal with sages!

At this moment, Tongtian Jiaozhu, who had been on guard against Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi, suddenly turned his head, grinned at the Ten Heavenly Kings, and said: "You little bastards, how was my acting just now?"

"Haha! Master's acting is naturally top-notch, far better than ours!" Qin Wan said with a laugh.

"Hehehe! Still talking about choosing your own path and walking it yourself? Master, we almost believed it!" Guangsheng Shengmu let out a silver bell-like laugh.

"Exactly, if it weren't for Master's cooperation, we would also have found it hard to trap and kill so many Chan Sect disciples!" Sun Liang Tianjun echoed.

……

While Tongtian Jiaozhu was showing off his acting skills to the Ten Heavenly Kings, on the other side, ever since the Ten Heavenly Kings had slaughtered all the Chan Sect disciples and Xuandu Dafa Shi, Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi had remained silent.

Only endless killing intent raged around them.

In their chaotic dual eyes, a layer of nearly substantive killing intent had risen.

In fact, the reason Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi had not spoken was because, in a short time, no words could express the fury in their hearts.

At the moment the Dao lineage was extinguished, all verbal threats seemed pale and powerless.

Only kill!

Only fight!

The reason they had not acted immediately was because they were still immersed in the endless grief of losing their disciples, unable to come back to their senses for a long time.

Om!

At a certain moment, Yuanshi Tianzun and Laozi finally came back to their senses from grief.