Chapter 518: Not clean; victorious breakthrough!

Di Jiang is a competent leader who does what he says.

He said he would shoulder the blame and withstand the thunder, and he truly did.

The important task of "output" against Hongjun/Nüwa was bravely taken up by this Space Ancestor Witch!

When dividing the teams, he was very considerate, making many great witches feel ashamed deep down—perhaps they shouldn't have sold out this adult so quickly, feeling somewhat sorry for their conscience.

"I, plus Leize, and..." Di Jiang pointed at himself, then immediately picked a fortunate Ancestor Witch—Qiángliáng, who is also the Leize Ancient God, plus another ten or so outstanding strong great witches, "Let's go match wits with Hongjun, drawing enough fire!"

The remaining personnel, with each Ancestor Witch as a representative, are divided into eight teams to carry out an eight-direction breakthrough operation!

Di Jiang acts decisively and swiftly, arranging personnel deployment with remarkable speed.

"With just this few people, can you do it?" Goumang hesitated at this moment.

"Enough!" Di Jiang nodded, "With me, this Space Ancestor Witch, leading, this manpower is sufficient."

"Anyway, the act of 'spraying people' is not about firepower strength; damage has never been the focus, humiliation is primary."

"Successfully breaking defenses, even if it's just one person's success, is enough to make Hongjun lose face... more of it is just the same."

"Furthermore, we can't put the cart before the horse—our primary task is to rescue Donghuang, not to disgust Hongjun."

Di Jiang said, his words frank and winning favor, "Moreover, how things will develop afterward, if Nüwa encounters misfortune, will she hold a grudge... we cannot grasp."

"If she doesn't hold a grudge, everyone will be happy."

"But if she does hold a grudge, there's no need to drag more people into it."

"We should strive to concentrate the problem within the smallest possible range, resolving it internally as much as possible..."

Speaking of this, Di Jiang Zu Wu's mouth curled into a mysterious smile as he spoke words that left others baffled, his tone gradually becoming vague: "Grudges have a source, debts have a master... fortune turns, the Heavenly Dao loves cycles."

"Cycles... cycles!"

Goumang listened, his eyes slightly narrowing as he sized up those dozen or so great witches, heads high and chests out, full of heroic spirit yet with an unwavering resolve, then pondered the deep meaning in Di Jiang's words.

Suddenly, this Ancestor Witch's pupils contracted sharply, as if he had understood something...

At this moment, Goumang looked at Di Jiang again, took a deep breath, his mouth twitching, "Is this—'every cause has its effect, your retribution is me'?"

"Retribution... retribution!"

Their vague exchange left others hearing but not understanding.

It felt like they were speaking in coded jargon, an aura of "profound within the profound" arising, exuding high-end sophistication.

"Hey!" Di Jiang gave a heh laugh, didn't answer, just raised his hand and then swung it down forcefully.

"Action!"

Immediately, the action unfolded!

A small team represented by the Space Ancestor Witch—Di Jiang, with a fearless posture, charged at Hongjun employing the most unchivalrous, most inhumane "attack" method; its "damage" strong, its "humiliation" high, causing even the Dao Ancestor to change expression and roar repeatedly.

At the same time on the other side, eight breakthrough teams led by the two great Taiyi Supreme Emperors, Time Ancestor Witch Zhu Jiuyin and Wood Ancestor Witch Goumang, were also carrying out a breakthrough of the defenses at any cost, including and not limited to crawling and scrambling tactics.

"How unreasonable! How unreasonable!"

Hongjun was furious and also helpless.

He watched helplessly as events reached this point, unable to do anything, only able to passively accept the challenge.

His horsetail whisk twitched slightly, the "Nüwa" brand silkworm cocoons he waved left afterimages, with multiple attempts to release them midway... however, the clearly divided Wu Clan would no longer fall for this threat this time.

Looking at Di Jiang's icy, cold expression that seemed to carry a hint of a sly smile—this made Hongjun momentarily suspect he had developed an eye ailment from overwork... the Dao Ancestor could sense Di Jiang's awakening.

Just Di Jiang's attitude.

Let alone using Nüwa as leverage.

Even if Nüwa truly stood before Di Jiang, he would firmly and decisively, without hesitation, spray her!

Di Jiang Zu Wu, with an expression of righteousness and the Wu Clan's solemnity, even caused the Dao Ancestor to feel somewhat worldly confused.

Isn't that so?

You haven't gotten it wrong, have you?

Nüwa is the founder and biggest shareholder of the Wu Clan... your conduct is entirely like offering her up to heaven, and then talking about righteousness, loyalty... isn't that a bit over the top?

How do I feel, you seem suspect of using public office for private grudges?

"I've never heard of any grudge between Di Jiang and Nüwa," Hongjun, shocked, began deep contemplation, "Such an attitude... what grudge, what resentment?"

"Or is it a grudge of revenge using the outrageous method of 'spraying people'?"

"If it's a deadly grudge, it's not like... wouldn't outright rebellion be better?"

"If it's not a great grudge and hatred, why choose this extremely humiliating method that would forge a deadly feud with Nüwa?"

"Do you really think Nüwa has no killing intent?"

"Confident that you won't die and that Nüwa won't constantly bear a grudge against you, one day she might suddenly strike, snatch your head and walk away?"

"This brings no benefit, yet you rush to forge grudges and draw hatred..."

"I originally thought only Fuxi would use this against Nüwa!"

Fuxi, who once brutally "oppressed" Nüwa, making her submit to her brother's lustful sway for ages.

Until one day, when things reached extremes and reversed, resentment erupted, he seized the opportunity and raised the rebel flag high.

Now another "Fierce God" has appeared... unfortunately, this "Fierce God" lacks Fuxi's strength, likely unable to suppress Nüwa's surging resentment, thus prone to an early demise.

Of course, before Di Jiang's premature death, he will shine and blaze unprecedentedly, able to make Hongjun's face turn green, able to make Nüwa scream—

"Don't come over!"

An ordinary, not particularly outstanding Taiyi Daluo can make the two top-tier powerhouses of the present "truly number one or two" feel numb on their scalps and hesitate... this, too, is a legendary feat, recordable in history, passed down as a tale for posterity to relish.

"Don't force me!"

Prolonged defense leads to loss; the disadvantage of fighting on two fronts, the tactic of spraying people while breaking through simultaneously, finally left Hongjun unable to defend quickly.

When Zhu Jiuyin, the highest cultivator of the Time Dao, painstakingly seized a loophole and successfully sent a top great witch—Houyi—out to aid Donghuang Emperor, Hongjun finally collapsed completely.

Word by word, he gritted his teeth and issued his final, weakest warning.

If you keep forcing me, I will truly release Nüwa!

Just release it then! Di Jiang subtly adjusted his expression, showing no trace of schadenfreude or smugness; from head to toe he was filled with resolve amidst pain, stepping onto a bloody path in the most helpless circumstances, uncaring whether the blood would be his own—this is true bravery!

In this "warrior's" eyes were one part sorrow, three parts wistfulness, five parts pain, and finally seven parts... resolute determination!

Then I'll release it!

Hongjun glared, then he really released a little, blocking it before a loophole in his defense where he had slipped up.

For this, he bore immense pressure——

You should know, sealing Nüwa is no easy task.

Nüwa has been resisting stubbornly!

At this moment, as the dawn appears, how could the supreme being among goddesses not seize and grasp it?

Exerting all strength, I must blast it out!

But sadly... the escape direction she chose is not good.

When she saw the dawn, it was also the moment she faced Di Jiang, and it also included that most dangerous utterance of "I pah!"

Di Jiang, you!

In Nüwa's big eyes lay full confusion.

But in the briefest moment, she understood everything.

No!

She wailed sadly, letting out a cry over her tragic life.

However, a cry is just a cry.

In the next instant, her action shocked Hongjun.

——She actually endured this!

——How could she endure this?!

The swiftest response, the most seamless cooperation—Nüwa forced herself to endure heavy "insulting" damage, despite a stain on her splendid robes, she had to seize the opening Di Jiang forced Hongjun to reveal, to completely break the seal and suppression!

At the crucial moment of decision, she cast aside love of beauty, dropped unnecessary reserve, decisively seized the opportunity, forming perfect coordination with Di Jiang, joining forces to oppose Hongjun—unexpectedly attacking where he was unprepared!

Without much exchange, nor any temper flare…… this is the mindset of a qualified leader, the utmost generosity toward teammates—voluntarily yielding, sacrificing, cooperating, all for victory!

A true leader can calmly stand in the direst circumstances, face the bleakest life, confront the flowing blood, sleep on firewood and taste gall, endure humiliation and bear burdens, strive for self-improvement, defeat and conquer external foes, triumph over inner self!

Hongjun was moved.

He never expected…… that Nüwa, who seemed unimpressive day-to-day, had been forged by the Dragon Ancestor right under his nose into a team, causing a rift……

Moreover, he self-righteously directed and performed a farcical play, trapping his ally—the Eastern Heavenly Emperor—half-paralyzed, suffering a brutal gang beating……

Yet such Nüwa still possesses a shining, unique aspect…… whoever dares to slight her will surely pay the price!

When Nüwa and Di Jiang silently formed the most seamless coordination, Hongjun had to pay the price.

Boom!

Nüwa's most violent impact nearly burst the silkworm cocoon…… The heavenly net is vast and wide, yet lets nothing slip?

Now someone cultivates the Dao and attacks heaven—fish die and net breaks!

Constant creation, repeated reincarnation, accumulating experience from countless failures—finally comes the time to overturn the heavenly mandate!

Nüwa protruded half her body—she was about to break out!

Hongjun saw this, his face turned ashen.

Blessings never come alone, misfortunes never come singly.

The things that turned his face ashen were not just this one.

The Dao Ancestor lowered his head, gazing at the horsetail whisk he daily used to pretentiously show off, and at his Daoist robe, feeling heartbroken to the point of breathlessness.

After returning……

Everything will need to be replaced with new ones.

Ha... hehe...

Like ghosts wailing, like gods howling, Hongjun seethed with indignation, arousing a murderous aura.

Things have come to this……

This humble Daoist gives it my all!

He felt he was unclean.

Uncleanness admits only zero or countless instances.

When a person's bottom line is breached, nothing matters anymore.

Break the pot and stop caring—nothing more.

Suppress it for me!

Ferocious aura burst forth; he had no scruples, utterly cruel—"Nüwa…… you just stay put for me!"

The heavenly net and earthly web, woven without end, seek to press Nüwa back down.

At the same time, his manifest bodies numbered countless, his divine might boundless, the ever-present aura of the Heavenly Dao spread out—alone, he nonetheless sought to sever eternity, intercepting the escape routes of all great witch ancestors!

This way is blocked!

When he disregarded the insulting nature of Di Jiang's actions, brushing off spit and refusing to be bound…… the advantage of his cultivation level instantly manifested to the fullest.

Yet Nüwa would not let him shine alone.

I'll clear the path!

Nüwa gave a soft shout, one hand straining against Hongjun, the other throwing a punch that summoned the light of the Heaven-opening Axe, cleaving eternity, opening a temporal channel, leaping past Hongjun's interception!

From the upper reaches of the river of time, let the main forces flow downstream!

Break!

The Dao Ancestor spoke coldly, "Shijian Changhe, no room for nonsense!"

For justice, I sanction you!

He raised the banner of justice, waved the order of the universe, and reasonably displayed his divine might... not to harm anyone, only to cut off the path.

Chant!

Candle Nine Yin Ancestor Witch's eyes blazed, he let out a long whistle and suddenly transformed into his sacred true form — the Candle Dragon, laughing loudly amid the ripples of time, "Heaven and earth are heartless, the Great Dao is unfeeling!"

Since the rules are clear, we can follow them, and we can also make use of them!

Turning time, protecting the myriad realms... you are justice, so I'll reluctantly take on the role of interpreting justice!

The Candle Dragon Ancient God chants softly, his form suddenly fading, merging with the flow of time, manipulating the epochs of light and shadow, opposing Hongjun's order.

In terms of Dao and strength, this ancient god is inferior to the Dao Ancestor.

But what about his origins?

Shijian Changhe is his home!

Even if Hongjun can serve as the judge of justice.

The Candle Dragon, relying on his familiarity and understanding of the rules of Shijian Changhe... openly resisting the law with violence won't work, but acting as a lawyer, going up against Hongjun, this great judge, to help the defendant be acquitted—how difficult could that be?

Seize the opportunity!

The Candle Dragon's hoarse voice sounded, echoing in the ears of all the great witches and ancestor witches present.

Although his methods are extraordinary, the pressure he bears is not small at all.

Hongjun wields the greatest power, almost like a Pangu standing there.

Trying to oppose someone like him, the pressure is truly too great.

Fortunately, at this moment, Di Jiang rushes to help, saying, "I'll lend you a hand!"

The 'spraying people' tactic succeeded completely, half-rescuing Nüwa, enabling the Wu Clan's most important combat strength to be exerted, and he was not idle.

When Hongjun went all out, unafraid of being sprayed, he immediately joined the team helping to break through, providing auxiliary force.

The road of time, the overlapping of space.

Accelerate! Accelerate!

Jumang Ancestor Witch cheered, transformed into his Phoenix true form, spread his wings and soared, successfully leading several hundred troops to break out of the encirclement!

Next, it's to assist the Donghua Emperor.

"Ah... I did my best." Watching this scene, Hongjun sighed lightly, "Dragon Ancestor, you need to step up!"

(End of chapter)