Chapter 465

The Master of the Jie Sect, Tongtian, stared, dumbfounded, at the aura surging from Lin Xia like a sharp sword.

"This child is truly arrogant."

Laozi's expression shifted, and he spoke out in a stern rebuke.

Yuanshi, meanwhile, could not help but sneer repeatedly.

To be so insolent in front of the Dao Ancestor.

He simply does not know how to write the word "death."

In Yuanshi's view, Hongjun had long been dissatisfied with Lin Xia's various actions that disrupted the heavenly count.

It was only because, as a Saint who had merged with the Dao, he had to be impartial and selfless, and could not openly interfere in the affairs of the Honghuang World.

But now, things were different.

Lin Xia's act of provoking the Heavenly Dao had provided Hongjun with the perfect reason to take action.

At this moment, he felt as if he could already see the scene of Hongjun taking action to suppress Lin Xia.

Watching the awe-inspiring Lin Xia, Nuwa's eyes shimmered with a brilliant light, and her heart felt a touch of emotion.

She knew that Lin Xia's forceful intervention today, and his willingness to go head-to-head with Hongjun, were all for her sake.

Looking at the unyielding Lin Xia, Hongjun's face turned ashen.

"So, you are determined to defy the will of Heaven?"

His words were bone-chillingly cold, carrying a heavy sense of threat.

"And what if I am?"

"If you are determined to shield Laozi and Yuanshi, then let us fight."

Lin Xia responded indifferently.

For a moment, all living beings were in an uproar.

Within the Sea of Blood.

Ancestor Minghe watched this scene, utterly shocked; he had not expected Lin Xia to dare to actively declare war on Hongjun.

This act could be called world-shaking.

Since time immemorial, perhaps only Daoist Houtu would dare to do such a thing, but Daoist Houtu was, after all, a Saint of the Earthly Dao, an existence on the same level as Hongjun.

But Lin Xia, where did he get the confidence?

Hongjun was furious; he had already given Lin Xia a way out, but this child was truly arrogant and refused to take it.

Further talk was useless; only by suppressing Lin Xia today could the majesty of the Heavenly Dao be maintained.

"Stubborn and unyielding."

"Since that is the case, I shall see what abilities you truly possess."

With an angry shout, Hongjun struck out fiercely.

Brilliant immortal light spread for hundreds of millions of miles.

The laws of the Immortal Dao condensed into chains of order, profound and miraculous.

Hongjun held nothing back, for he knew well that Lin Xia was extraordinary.

He was an existence who could casually break the Heavenly Dao cage condensed from the order of the Heavenly Dao and fuse the three thousand Great Daos.

His strength far exceeded his own realm.

Therefore, as soon as he struck, he directly mobilized the power of the Immortal Dao laws.

In an instant, ten thousand law chains spanned the sky, condensing into a massive net that covered the heavens and pressed down.

The Dao rhyme was vast, and the aura of the Saint who had merged with the Dao stretched on endlessly, sweeping across the heavens.

The firmament rumbled.

"Return to Void Stellar Art!"

Seeing this, Lin Xia's expression remained calm as he also manifested a divine ability, and the vast power of the stars swept out.

As a Great Dao-level divine ability, this technique evolved the power of the stars to the extreme.

It possessed unimaginable, terrifying power.

Above the firmament, billions of brilliant starlight points suddenly appeared.

They connected into endless silver rivers, covering the heavens.

The power of the Star Great Dao was inexhaustible.

A massive upheaval appeared in the void, the firmament trembled, shaking all heavens and myriad worlds.

Boom!

Time and space sank, the universe shook, and countless small worlds were destroyed.

The net of laws condensed by the chains of order shattered instantly.

Hongjun's figure retreated violently, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

What kind of divine ability was this? It actually contained the power of the Great Dao origin.

It seemed capable of grinding everything to dust, returning all to nothingness.

This was simply incredible.

Looking at Lin Xia, he still appeared calm.

To think that he, a dignified Saint who had merged with the Dao, had been crushed by a mere child in this exchange—how could Hongjun not feel shocked and horrified?

Yuanshi's pupils suddenly froze, his heart filled with horror.

How could this be?

The Master was a dignified Saint who had merged with the Dao, yet he had fallen into a disadvantageous position in the clash with Lin Xia; this was simply unimaginable.

Hongjun's face was now gloomy, and he remained silent, looking at Lin Xia with wary eyes.

If this child is not removed, he will surely become a great disaster.

"Sister, Hongjun, that old man, is the spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao, yet he harbors selfish motives."

"Why not break away from the Xuan Sect and completely sever ties with him?"

Lin Xia said to Nuwa.

Nuwa's heart stirred upon hearing Lin Xia's words.

In truth, Hongjun's actions today had completely chilled Nuwa's heart.

As a Saint who had merged with the Dao, he harbored selfish motives and openly favored the Monster Clan, Laozi, and Yuanshi—that was one thing.

But now, he was even going to take action to suppress Lin Xia.

Therefore, at this moment, Nuwa felt not the slightest attachment to the Xuan Sect.

With almost no hesitation, she directly swore an oath to the Heavenly Dao.

"From this day forth, I, Nuwa, completely break away from the Xuan Sect and sever all karma with the Xuan Sect."

As soon as her voice fell, the firmament trembled, and the Heavenly Dao stirred.

Threads of karma, invisible to the eye, appeared and were severed by the Saint's great power.

Nuwa was originally a Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal, drifting outside the Heavenly Dao and not restricted by it.

Now that she had severed the karma of the Xuan Sect, it had no impact on her.

But the Honghuang World was in a state of shock.

One must know that Nuwa was Hongjun's personal disciple, highly valued by him.

And now, she was actually breaking away from the Xuan Sect.

Such an act had never occurred since time immemorial.

Many great powers of the Honghuang World looked toward the direction of the Heavenly Court, their hearts filled with shock.

"Goddess Nuwa has actually broken away from the Xuan Sect and severed her karma with it?"

"How could she do such a thing?"

"The Dao Ancestor was biased toward the Monster Clan and even wanted to personally suppress Goddess Nuwa; this must have completely chilled the Saint's heart, which is why she made this decision."

"But this move will likely bring about bad consequences."

A great power of the Honghuang World said with a grave tone, immediately drawing agreement from the crowd.

One must know that Nuwa was the existence with the deepest fortune and prestige within the Xuan Sect; breaking away now was equivalent to a provocation against the Xuan Sect, which Hongjun would surely not tolerate.

In contrast, within Mount Shouyang, the human race was filled with jubilation.

"Our Holy Mother has actually broken away from the Xuan Sect, that is wonderful."

"Hongjun harbors selfish motives and is unfair in his dealings; he should have been cut off long ago."

"Our human race has never received any grace from the Xuan Sect; now that we are free from its constraints, we will surely flourish in the future."