Chapter 148: The Grand Show Ends! The Earth Scripture Finally in Hand!

"It's over, completely over..."

Seeing the countless innate saints and the mightiest of all races surrounding him like wolves and tigers, Zhenyuanzi's heart, which had been hanging on, died completely!

He had already sensed something was off.

Clearly, he himself was the owner of the Primordial Purple Qi.

Yet the ownerless Primordial Purple Qi still descended near them.

That makes no sense at all!

Even those of great destiny, great providence, or great stature could possibly cluster together.

But with Hongyun's abilities and potential, matching the Primordial Purple Qi would likely only be possible in the next life!

Thus, the possibility of natural selection is ruled out.

And those who can manipulate the Primordial Purple Qi to conduct artificial selection...

... are only the ones who distribute the Primordial Purple Qi!

That means all destinies were already predetermined.

Whether he obtained the Primordial Purple Qi or the rumors of ownerless Primordial Purple Qi, all were deliberately orchestrated by Hongjun.

Not some random selection based on great destiny, great providence, or great stature!

"Interesting."

"Looks like I don't need to stage anything; the two Zhenyuanzi will empty their coffers and beg me for aid."

Diti watched the timely arrival of the Primordial Purple Qi.

A hint of delight flashed in his eyes.

Previously, to increase the two Zhenyuanzi's gratitude toward him,

he even prepared several backup schemes.

Now Hongyun has also obtained the Primordial Purple Qi.

The two trying to free themselves on their own is already impossible.

And he is their sole reliance.

He can probably obtain the Earth Scripture without breaking a sweat.

Even the entirety of their wealth and assets!

"However, if you want to hook the two,"

"you'll need someone else to give them another push!"

Having thought this far, Diti immediately sent a message to the lead cannon fodder, coordinating with him.

"Lao Zama, it seems your advantage is gone now."

The lead cannon fodder received Diti's dispatch.

He immediately changed tone, arrogantly provoking him.

"Hand over these two obediently to us."

"Otherwise..."

But before he could finish his sentence,

a fully azure innate saint with flaming red hair, deep violet beast eyes, and a thunder rune scar on his brow,

directly interrupted him with an impatient expression.

"What the heck is Fei Tamma saying!"

"No matter who it is, they can't be protected today!"

"You have three breaths to hand over the Primordial Purple Qi!"

"Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!!"

The moment his angry shout rang out, the heavens and earth suddenly changed color.

Thunderous dark clouds covered the sky, and booming thunder echoed in all directions!

Its might comparable to a mid‑stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal, barreling straight toward Diti and the two Zhenyuanzi!

"A bunch of despicable bullies who prey on the weak."

"Who gave you the nerve to intimidate me!"

He spoke coolly, his majestic heavenly authority descending.

The sky‑full of thunderclouds instantly dispersed, and light once again bathed the earth!

The late‑stage Hunyuan Golden Immortal's might caused most innate saints and the mightiest of all races to lose their footing and kneel to the ground!

In just a few breaths, the only beings still able to stand in the arena were

only Diti, Hongyun, Zhenyuanzi, and about five late‑stage Quasi‑Saint innate saints, the mightiest of all races.

"Sir, we acknowledge your prowess."

"None of us standing alone has any hope of victory."

The fully azure innate saint, gazing at Diti's proud stance, threatened in a low, somber tone.

"But don't forget,"

"This is not a one‑on‑one arena battle now."

"It is a ruthless fight for proving the Dao and attaining sainthood, by any means!"

"If you obediently hand over Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun to us,"

"you will earn the right to share the final fruits of victory."

"But if you stubbornly protect those two,"

"then don't blame us for joining forces to send you off!"

His words were full of respect, but in reality he felt no respect at all.

While admonishing in a low voice, the remaining five had already spontaneously surrounded Diti and the other two.

If they showed any hint of refusal, they would immediately swarm forward!

"This…"

Diti naturally would not fear this superficial trash.

But in order to get Hong Yun to voluntarily hand over the Earth Scripture.

He pretended to be reluctant, standing still, feigning contemplation over whether to continue meddling.

"Your Excellency, please lend us your aid."

"Just hold them back and let us escape to the safe zone of the Star Treasure Pavilion."

"We are willing to offer all our possessions, even the Pangu Banner; we spare no cost!"

Zhen Yuanzi did not realize that he had fallen into Diti's trap.

Watching the other's indecisive expression.

He also steeled his heart and put the Pangu Banner he had obtained out as a bargaining chip.

He only asked that the other side protect them for a while!

"Little friend, I can only secure ten breaths of time for you."

"After ten breaths, if you have not reached the safe zone of the Star Treasure Pavilion, the three of us will have to ascend together today!"

Seeing that his goal had already been achieved.

Diti pretended to hesitate, pondering for a moment.

He then transmitted the same message to Zhen Yuanzi.

After they were mentally prepared, he feigned agreement to the azure‑born innate divine condition.

Seeing his concession, the others also chose to let them pass.

However, the five had not expected that.

The instant Diti stepped out of the five's encirclement.

He immediately commanded the Time Great Dao, freezing the surrounding heavens and earth!

Causing the five to be sealed in place without any defense!

"Go!"

In fact, Diti didn't even need to remind them.

At the moment Zhen Yuanzi and the other felt the abnormality of the surrounding heavens and earth.

They already fled at full speed toward the safe zone of the Star Treasure Pavilion!

Both were no longer in the weak state they had been earlier.

Moreover, they had long been prepared.

In just two breaths, the two had already escaped into the safe zone designated by the Star Treasure Pavilion!

And this was while Diti had frozen the surrounding heavens and earth.

Unable to use spatial teleportation, they could only rely on physical fleeing.

If they could have used spatial teleportation.

The two would have arrived the instant Diti spoke.

Already reaching the safe zone designated by the Star Treasure Pavilion!

"Thank you, Your Excellency, for your assistance."

"This is the reward we promised; please accept it with a smile."

Having reached the safe zone, they watched the five outside, frantic yet unwilling to step forward.

Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun finally showed faint smiles on their faces.

Then, they promptly presented all their possessions, including the Earth Scripture and the Pangu Banner, respectfully before Diti.

It was only with great difficulty that they escaped safely with the other's help.

The reward owed will not be delayed in the slightest!

The Earth Scripture and the Pangu Banner, though indeed priceless.

Yet they cannot compare to the debt of life‑saving gratitude!

"Little friends, I have heard of the conditions of the Hongmeng Purple Qi Selection Master."

"Today I intervened to save you from peril, only to forge a good bond with you."

"My feigned hesitation then was merely to see what kind of hearts you possess."

"Are you the kind of fool who would sacrifice life without caring for wealth?"

"Now it seems you are not only not foolish but also very wise, understanding that external things are never as precious as oneself!"

Diti, feigning magnanimous satisfaction, nodded.

He reached out and took the Earth Scripture from Hong Yun's hand.

"This artifact has some merit."

"It happens that I have recently been comprehending the Way of the Earth."

"I will take this artifact as a testament to our good bond."

"The remaining heavenly materials and earthly treasures, as well as this Pangu Banner, you may take back."

"I suppose you need these more than I do."

(End of Chapter)