Chapter 194: Everyone, shoulder to shoulder! The eighty-one-day demon lord!

Hongjun looked at the remaining gods and Rahu the Demon Ancestor, smiling with narrowed eyes, and calmly stated his origin.

It was actually the Heavenly Dao… that had become a spirit!

It was utterly inconceivable, exceeding the imagination limits of many great beings.

The Heavenly Dao… what kind of concept is that?

Even if viewed from the narrowest definition, it is still a grand conceptual phenomenon that maintains and drives the smooth operation of Honghuang, a metaphysical synthesis of all phenomena and rules, and the highest-level intelligent processor of the Honghuang universe.

To call it a primordial Great Luo Dao seed is not an exaggeration!

As long as it can give birth to spiritual wisdom and define its self-awareness, it immediately becomes a supremely exalted Great Luo.

Moreover… how great a creation is the Honghuang universe!

Pangu's act of opening it up wasn't even finished; at the final moment he was still transforming his body into myriad things, using his own flesh to enrich this heaven and earth…

What an extraordinarily favored treatment this is!

The Heavenly Dao becoming a spirit—let alone saying it's as simple as attaining the Dao and becoming a Great Luo.

In the blink of an eye, it instantly becomes a supremely powerful, boundless great supernatural being—its cultivation achievement is who knows how many times easier than that of other primordial gods who painstakingly strive for Honghuang supremacy.

But before this, before Hongjun personally spoke of his origin, no great being could have imagined it.

It is truly beyond imagination, beyond the gods' expectations.

But although it was unexpected, it still makes sense.

After all.

After breaking Chaos's pattern and creating heaven and earth, the Honghuang era was permitted by Pangu—

can become a spirit!

Everything in this universe, even withered wood and stone, if it meets the conditions—such as baptism by solar and lunar essences, nourishment by heaven and earth's spiritual qi—can give rise to self-awareness, fully become a spirit, and embark on the path to pursue eternity.

Figurines becoming spirits, warships becoming spirits… and so on—one can freely imagine, all things can be given life.

Great beings can transmute stubborn stone and gold essence into living spirits; behind this there is certainly a principle supporting it.

If that is the case.

The Heavenly Dao becoming a spirit… is then quite natural.

Solar and lunar essences? Heaven and earth's spiritual qi?

Isn't this all just cycling within the Honghuang world?

The Heavenly Dao's enduring operational rules dominate all this, subtly influencing through exposure; unintentionally retaining a little bit, plus the occasional mutterings of gods and beings, the immense cumulative effect—like faith and worship forging divinities, or supreme great beings transmuting living spirits…

Finally.

Hongjun appeared!

A Dao Ancestor, truly born!

Yes.

That is the Dao Ancestor.

Not diluted at all.

For in this world, which cultivating being does not seek the heavens and earth?

Even the primordial gods, these pathfinders, often borrow the operational rules of the Honghuang universe.

Although in the end these Great Luo heavenly wills each established their own doctrines, one cannot deny that there once existed a master-disciple incense bond.

Hongjun, who calls himself the Dao Ancestor, is truly deserving of the title.

Just like the Demon Ancestor.

Although Rahu did not pass down any Great Dao,

yet his abilities in strategizing, scheming, and intrigue gained unanimous recognition from the vast host of primordial gods, and afterward, in referencing, borrowing, and learning from his series of great achievements, there essentially arose a slight master-disciple entanglement.

Adding an "Ancestor" to his demonic title is also fitting, being fully endorsed by many Great Luo heavenly wills, signifying absolute protection of Rahu's Demon Ancestor copyright.

The primordial gods are thus eager to learn… "When three walk together, one must be my teacher."

It is precisely because of this that they can achieve such lofty accomplishments.

…

As soon as Hongjun spoke of his origin, the living primordial gods fell silent.

Heavenly Dao medium, Honghuang steward… this information is too much.

The great beings of the Dragon-Phoenix faction did not look too pleased.

Steward?

Whose household?

Honghuang heaven and earth, its former master—Pangu, now apparently unknown whether dead or alive.

Now a steward appears, holding the Primeval Treasure of Opening Heaven, seeming to have received authorization from the old master…

If he enforces the law impartially, that would be fine.

If the Heavenly Dao spirit feigns Pangu's might… what should they do?

One great supernatural being after another fell into confusion.

In fact, they're all right; they're just confused.

Rahu the Demon Ancestor, his whole person is already not well.

Upon first understanding the situation, the Demon Ancestor realized—

This is an enemy with no room for compromise!

He wishes to destroy Honghuang, both to fulfill the resentment of the Chaos demon god and to satisfy the need for his own Great Dao's perfection.

But Hongjun is the Heavenly Dao of the Honghuang universe that has become a spirit!

Rahu wants to blow up Hongjun's home… can Hongjun not fight him to the death?

Between them, one must fall.

Either you die, or I perish.

As it happens, the strength of this Heavenly Dao essence is overwhelmingly strong.

The most crucial thing is…

Equipment, good!

Innate spiritual treasures number in the thousands.

There are three innate supreme treasures.

Luohu thinks to himself, even having inherited the grudges of three thousand demon gods and their partial understanding of the Great Dao… let alone innate supreme treasures, he hasn't even seen a hair of an innate spiritual treasure.

The Slay Immortal Sword Formation was also found by accident on Mount Sumeru, with a poem as proof——

Not copper, not iron, not steel, once hidden beneath Mount Sumeru.

Without needing to invert yin and yang in refinement, how could it lack the water‑fire tempering of its edge?

Slay Immortal brings advantage, kill Immortal brings death, trap Immortal makes red light rise everywhere.

Exterminate Immortal's transformations are infinitely marvelous, the blood of Great Luo immortals stains their garments!

By comparison, who truly resembles the big boss?

Fengxi hid beneath the Buzhou Heavenly Pillar, watching from afar the expressionless Luohu, Demon Ancestor, and inexplicably felt some sympathy for him.

Moreover, in his heart he added drama to him, imagining such a scene——

"Heaven is so unjust!"

"Today I, Luohu, will speak for all the poor under heaven—— I will defy heaven! I will slaughter heaven! I will exterminate heaven!"

Fengxi felt, it must be exactly like that.

Because, the killing intent on the Slay Immortal Sword Formation grew ever stronger, chunks of Honghuang mountains and rivers shattered into fragments, stretches of the river of time were cut off into pools!

Meanwhile, facing this scene, Hongjun merely gave a light chuckle; the Jade Disc of Creation hovering behind him spun faster, striving to preserve the integrity of heaven and earth.

At the same time, leisurely, besides being on guard against the tense Luohu, the divine mighty ones also warned him, saying: "I know, you all somewhat distrust me……

"Suspecting I am as dangerous as that great demon over there, they are those who lurk deeply, waiting until you fight to the death and are both half‑dead before coming out to profiteer—shameless figures……

"But, you all need not be so."

"In worldly affairs, often we can judge only by actions, not by intentions."

The Dao Ancestor smiled while saying.

"At the very least, I have never, from beginning to end, personally taken the field to scheme against you like that vicious, evil Luohu over there…… right?"

"This is enough to establish a foundation of trust for everyone to cooperate in this Honghuang cosmos' life‑and‑death struggle."

Hongjun spoke, his words clear and orderly.

"Let us unite in purpose, overcome this immediate crisis together, guard our shared homeland, crush the wicked demon's ambitions and atrocities…… As for other matters—whether to establish the perfect ideological core for the age of governance, with the gods each fulfilling their duties, or because opinions remain unresolved and we must hold fair, reasonable competition again—we can discuss that later; for now, the overall situation comes first."

"The two words 'overall situation' weigh as much as Buzhou."

"Among all the innate divinities present, who is not a person of strong responsibility and great accountability?"

"To preserve the integrity of Honghuang, all current disputes can be temporarily set aside, and we face outward together."

"Of course, just in case, there are still mighty ones who hesitate and probe with questions."

"Do you truly deserve our trust?"

"Naturally!" Hongjun said with a solemn, grave expression, "Apart from anything else, in protecting the world and dealing with this demon ancestor, I will surely exert all my strength!"

"After all…… how can this humble Daoist achieve spirit communication? Why does he hold a heaven‑opening supreme treasure in hand?"

"Without the tacit approval, or even support, of Great God Pangu, could I so easily accomplish these things?"

The Heavenly Dao is the most important intelligent core of the Honghuang universe opened up by Pangu.

The Heaven-opening Supreme Treasure is also a differentiation of Pangu's personal supreme treasure.

Which one is simple?

"This, essentially, is a continuation of a great war, the aftermath of Pangu's battle against the three thousand Chaos demon gods..."

Dao Ancestor Hongjun reveals the great secret.

"Rahu, he has inherited and bears the lingering will of the Chaos demon gods, intending to drive the Honghuang world toward utter destruction."

"But, he is too weak... so weak that the great and exalted existence of Great God Pangu would never lower himself to deal with him."

"Thus, my appearance came about."

"Together with you, I represent the Honghuang universe to end this war."

"Pangu's authorization, allowing me to find and use two Heaven-opening Supreme Treasures, is the clear proof of all this... and the fact that the Chaos Bell is drifting outside shows that Great God Pangu has not abandoned his favor and affection for you."

Hongjun said softly, "After all, I am the sentience born of the Heavenly Dao, my innate stance leans more toward heaven and earth... but Pangu wished to see the human way and all living beings also have a splendid performance, leaving this glory and authority in advance."

"Unfortunately... your division and mutual wear-and-tear have only added tribulation to this."

"Otherwise, right now the Heaven-opening Divine Axe would directly reappear in heaven and earth, quelling the demon calamity."

"Alas..."

"Perhaps, this is also the tribulation of all living beings!"

The gods felt ashamed.

"However, it's fine."

Hongjun changed the tone of his speech, "As long as we work together, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome!"

Rahu listened from afar, suddenly feeling something was off.

The next moment, his feeling was confirmed.

"Everyone, stop talking about benevolence and righteousness with that utterly evil demonic heretic... To protect our beautiful Honghuang homeland, let's all go together!"

Hongjun shouted loudly, "I will take the lead in charging forward; you... follow me and kill!"

He shook the Pangu Banner, just as he had said, and was the first to charge forward!

Thousands of strands of innate treasure light burst forth simultaneously, linking with the three innate supreme treasures, releasing eternal and immortal power.

Boundless divine might blossomed.

Each strand, each filament, is enough to restart the vast, boundless universe beyond Honghuang, destroying countless spacetime dimensions, an ultimate horror beyond measure.

And at this moment, a joint impact struck, slamming into the Slay Immortal Sword Formation that covered half of Honghuang and the Suiyue Changhe, tearing apart homes and inscribing destruction…

What a glorious scene this is!

Fengxi watched, as a spectator, he was completely dazed.

Of course, the Grand Luo Heavenly Wills who personally participated and starred in this era did not lose themselves.

Although they did not openly nod in approval.

But in practice, they still largely agreed with Hongjun's words.

— Against this utterly evil heretical demon, don't talk about morality, everyone charge together!

Thus.

They really all charged up together.

You should know, the innate divine beings of old were not like this.

When the Dragon and Phoenix factions fought, it was mainly one-on-one — battles of equal level and numbers, where no one gained an advantage.

But now, this kind of change…

All we can say is that the teachings of Luohu Mozu are beginning to show results.

Before the lesson even ended, the students were already infected and influenced.

Only then did Hongjun raise his arms and call out, as the gods charged forward side by side.

They learned to be bad.

Luohu Mozu felt uneasy.

Even though he possessed the legacy of the Chaos Demon God, had profound cultivation and vast supernatural powers, dealing with a single Hongjun could only be described as evenly matched, let alone the countless mighty ones swarming forward.

— Especially, these mighty ones each fearlessly embraced death, seizing any opportunity created by Hongjun Daozu to launch a face-to-face self-detonation!

Who could bear this?

Luohu felt he could barely take it.

But!

What a demon ancestor!

Faced with this situation, he showed no panic, unleashing an inscrutable supernatural power inherited from the supreme Chaos Demon God —

Demonic Stain Grand Luo!

Only see the demon ancestor chuckling "hee-hee", while fending off Hongjun and squeezing out a hand seal in between.

Then, pointing at the strands of innate spiritual light that had been slain in the Slay Immortal Sword Formation —

Strange transformation… occurs!

Under the inscrutable mechanism of a supernatural power beyond mortal comprehension, within these lost-self Grand Luo's innate spiritual light, a point of the deepest demonic nature is born!

This demonic nature is indescribable, not to be probed deeply…

Don't ask.

It's normal for the Chaos Demon God's supernatural powers to defy reason.

Anyway, under Fengxi's horrified gaze, as many as over a thousand strands of innate spiritual light underwent change.

In the darkest, most profound light, individual vivid lives, utterly unlike before, appeared…

Each one exuded a terrifying demonic aura, dark, evil, chaotic…

"I am the Black Sun Heavenly Demon Lord!"

"I am the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord!"

"I am the Supreme Heavenly Demon Lord!"

"I am the Great Freedom Heavenly Demon Lord!"

"I am…"

One after another, these proclamations shook the shattered heavens and earth, the Suiyue Changhe.

Eighty-one Heavenly Demon Lords!

Plus hundreds to thousands of Demon Lords and Demon Kings!

Heavenly Demon Lords, each of them a wielder of great supernatural powers.

Demon Lords and Demon Kings are merely ordinary Grand Luo beings.

How terrifying!

The mighty ones fighting to protect Honghuang were all stunned.

"How… how is this possible?"

Yuanshi Tianzun's expression changed; he solemnly gazed at the terrifying demon across from him who claimed to be the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord.

"Heh… hahaha…" the Primordial Heavenly Demon Lord laughed wildly, "Do you think my name resembles yours? Because I will kill you and take everything from you!"

"Arrogant!" Yuanshi Tianzun shouted angrily, "A mere creature born from the Chaos Demon God's strange supernatural power, tainting the precious, pure Dao nature of Grand Luo, dares to speak such arrogance!"

"Today, let you experience my supreme Pangu Great Law!"

Yuanshi Tianzun, furious, erupted with his peak combat power.

(End of chapter)