Chapter 108: Brother Dao, Just Submit to Me

Silver light flickered as Kunpeng plunged into the Primordial Starry Sky.

He glanced in the direction where Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun had departed and intended to pursue them, but unexpectedly, a voice came from behind.

Kunpeng frowned slightly, yet he still halted in mid-air.

Turning his body around, he cupped his hands. "Kunpeng greets the two Demon Emperors."

Although he did not wish to be drawn into the Heavenly Tribulation, he still had to show respect to the two Demon Emperors.

Seeing Kunpeng's arrogant demeanor, Taiyi raised his eyes slightly, his expression carrying a hint of coldness.

Having already joined the Demon Court, one should naturally think for the Demon Court; Taiyi was very dissatisfied with Kunpeng.

Di Jun seemed not to notice the displeasure on Kunpeng's face and said with a light laugh, "Is the Demon Master thinking of that Hongmeng Purple Qi?"

Nuwa had betrayed the Demon Court and even taken Fuxi away with her; two of the four Demon Emperors of the Demon Court were already gone.

The Demon Court's peak combat power had weakened instantly, so Di Jun naturally did not want to lose this Demon Master as well.

He had the ambition to dominate the Primordial World and was naturally not a petty person, so he did not care much about Kunpeng's little mood.

Hearing Di Jun's words, Kunpeng's heart tightened instantly, and he replied unhurriedly, "This is a private matter for Kunpeng; there is no need for the Demon Emperor to concern himself."

Hongmeng Purple Qi was the Foundation of Sainthood; besides Hongyun, only the Dao Ancestor's disciples had obtained it, so how could Kunpeng not covet it?

Moreover, among the six meditation cushions in Zixiao Palace, there was originally a seat for him.

The path of severing the Three Corpses surely could not be that simple when it came to merging the three, and the Hongmeng Purple Qi was a special object.

This must be the key reason why the Three Pure Ones and others were bestowed with Hongmeng Purple Qi, but what made Kunpeng somewhat angry was why Hongyun obtained the Hongmeng Purple Qi while he did not.

He had also snatched a meditation cushion back then, yet he was treated differently, which undoubtedly made Kunpeng even more furious.

Hongyun, Hongyun, it was all this detestable fellow.

Such a massive karma, Kunpeng absolutely could not let it go just like that! Di Jun merely looked at Kunpeng and said solemnly, "The Demon Master is a member of the Demon Court; the Demon Master's affairs are the Demon Court's affairs. Besides, that Hongyun is accompanied by Zhenyuanzi all day long; I fear the Demon Master alone would find it difficult."

Kunpeng's brows were locked tight; it was indeed as Di Jun said—if not for Zhenyuanzi, why would he have waited until now?

If he had the help of Di Jun and Taiyi, he would naturally have nothing to fear from Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi.

It was just that the Hongmeng Purple Qi concerned becoming a Saint, and whether it would fall into his hands when the time came was another matter.

Seeming to see through Kunpeng's worries, Di Jun laughed, "Demon Master, do not worry. The Hongmeng Purple Qi is your own destiny; this Emperor has no interest in it."

Beside him, Eastern Emperor Taiyi opened his eyes slightly, his expression also quite disdainful.

Cultivation relies on oneself; what need is there for external objects? They had the confidence to become Saints on their own.

Kunpeng stood in the air, somewhat moved. He still trusted the words of Di Jun and Taiyi very much.

Since the other party had made a promise, they would naturally not go back on their word.

It was just that once he accepted the favor of Di Jun and Taiyi, he would be unable to stay out of the Heavenly Tribulation, and it would be difficult to fish in troubled waters again.

But if he relied solely on himself, it would be extraordinarily difficult to take back the Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Hongyun's own cultivation was not weak, and with the addition of a Zhenyuanzi, he was no match for them.

If the other party were to refine the Hongmeng Purple Qi and become a Saint, he would only be able to swallow his broken teeth along with his resentment.

By then, let alone settling the karma, he would be lucky if Hongyun didn't cause him trouble.

On one side was the chance to become a Saint, and on the other was the Heavenly Tribulation; Kunpeng was very conflicted.

Di Jun saw Kunpeng's hesitation and walked up with a smile.

"The matter of the Hongmeng Purple Qi requires careful discussion; let us return to the Sun Palace to speak further!" As he said this, Di Jun pulled Kunpeng along and flew toward the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Kunpeng's face was dark, and one could not tell what he was thinking, but he still followed Di Jun toward the Demon Court.

All things have yin and yang sides; any opportunity is accompanied by risks.

This was also why Di Jun and Taiyi remained unconcerned even after knowing of the birth of the Great Calamity.

If one could unify the Primordial World and enjoy the Heaven and Earth Luck alone, that was also a great fortune.

If one could truly obtain the Hongmeng Purple Qi, the risks of the Great Calamity were not impossible to navigate.

In the distance, Zhenyuanzi watched the departing Di Jun and the others and let out a heavy sigh of relief.

He glanced at Hongyun, who was still complaining beside him, and couldn't help but say anxiously, "Hongyun! That Kunpeng gained nothing in Zixiao Palace; his heart must be increasingly unbalanced. You must be extremely careful from now on."

Zhenyuanzi still envied Hongyun's good fortune, but his friend's personality...

If it were an ordinary creature, it would be fine, but that Kunpeng had an extraordinary background and was the Demon Master of the Demon Court; how could he not be worried?

Upon hearing this, Hongyun didn't care at all and muttered, "If that Kunpeng is unhappy, he should go find the Dao Ancestor; why doesn't he just ask the Dao Ancestor to give him another one?"

As he spoke, Hongyun examined his body carefully.

A brilliant purple light was coiled deep within his Primordial Spirit, and no matter how he tried to drive it, it remained motionless.

Zhenyuanzi was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to answer, and finally said helplessly, "Let's go, come sit at my Wuzhuang Temple, and we can discuss the Dao along the way."

Originally, Zhenyuanzi had wanted to go to Mount Buzhou to see Tian Yuan, but this fellow Hongyun had no sense of vigilance, so he decided to return to Wanshou Mountain first.

As for paying a visit to Tian Yuan to ask about the Law Proving the Dao, he would have to find time later.

"I won't go to Wuzhuang Temple! I want to return to my cave dwelling to properly comprehend this Hongmeng Purple Qi." Hongyun waved his hand, rejected Zhenyuanzi's suggestion, and turned to fly directly toward the Fire Cloud Cave.

The Hongmeng Purple Qi was so miraculous that Hongyun was still very curious.

"Hey, hey, hey—"

Seeing Hongyun leave just like that, Zhenyuanzi called out repeatedly.

But Hongyun paid no heed and continued to fly toward the Fire Cloud Cave.

Standing in the air, Zhenyuanzi looked helpless, yet he followed behind Hongyun; only when he saw the other party enter the Fire Cloud Cave did he breathe a sigh of relief.

He was truly worried that his friend would wander around the Primordial World again. Glancing at the direction of the Demon Court, Zhenyuanzi fled toward Wanshou Mountain.

The importance of the Hongmeng Purple Qi was known to all Three Thousand Guests of Zixiao Palace; there was no one who did not covet it.

Kunpeng leaving with Di Jun and the others was not something Zhenyuanzi considered a good thing, so he also had to seize the time to cultivate in seclusion.

Whether it was to help Hongyun or because of the Great Calamity shrouding the world, cultivation and strength were the foundation of everything.

Descending from the Primordial Starry Sky, Nuwa landed on Mount Buzhou.

Just as she arrived on the ground, a figure strode over from afar; it was Tian Yuan.

"Dao Brother!" Nuwa felt a surge of joy in her heart and hurried forward to meet him.

After carefully looking the other over, Tian Yuan smiled and said, "Let us speak elsewhere."

Judging by the expression on Nuwa's face, her trip to Purple Heaven Palace had clearly been very fruitful.

Nuwa nodded, suppressed the urgent words in her heart, and opened her mind.

Just like the familiar fluctuations from before, with a flash of the scene, she arrived at the Buzhou Mountain Consciousness Space.

The moment she appeared, Nuwa spoke impatiently. "What Dao Brother said was not off by a single bit; my trip to Purple Heaven Palace not only gained me the Hongmeng Purple Qi, but also many Dharma treasures."

She had already admired Tian Yuan before, but now she held him in even higher esteem.

Tian Yuan was clearly situated in the Primordial World, and his cultivation was only at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level, yet he knew everything that happened in Purple Heaven Palace.

Big Brother's Divination Art was remarkable, but in front of Dao Brother Tian Yuan, it was not worth mentioning at all.

As she spoke, Nuwa waved her hand, and immediately, pieces of spiritual treasure appeared in the air.

In an instant, rays of light filled the sky, and the many spiritual treasures bloomed with various colors, looking dazzling.

With just a glance, Tian Yuan saw many spiritual treasures familiar to later generations; Nuwa's exclusive Dharma treasures, the Red Hydrangea, the Map of Mountains and Rivers, and the Lotus Lantern, were all prominently among them.

"Once that Hongmeng Purple Qi entered my body, it remained motionless, otherwise I could have taken it out for Dao Brother to see."

Before Tian Yuan could reply, Nuwa continued, "As for these Dharma treasures, if Dao Brother sees any he likes, just take them."

As for Tian Yuan, Nuwa now had not a shred of wariness.

Being able to obtain so many Innate Spiritual Treasures was entirely due to Tian Yuan's credit.

Not to mention the strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi in her body, the matter of Fuxi alone could not be repaid by the spiritual treasures before her. Even if Tian Yuan took all the Dharma treasures here, Nuwa would have no complaints.

Hearing these words, Tian Yuan was slightly stunned and chuckled, "This is Dao Friend's good fortune; Tian Yuan has no such intention."

It is not the quantity of Dharma treasures that matters, but their suitability for oneself; furthermore, his physical body was comparable to a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure, so they were of little use to him.

Did one not see that the Three Pure Ones had many Dharma treasures, yet in the end, most of them became mere decorations?

Hearing this, Nuwa was slightly startled, an expression of disbelief appearing on her face.

In Purple Heaven Palace, that group of Innate Sacreds had not been granted Dharma treasures by Hongjun, and many had pleaded in low voices with fawning faces, yet Tian Yuan was actually indifferent.

Among these many Dharma treasures in the air, the Map of Mountains and Rivers and the Red Hydrangea were Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasures that even she found moving.

Tian Yuan had only glanced at them and did not care.

She could tell that Tian Yuan was not declining out of politeness, but truly did not want them.

"Dao Brother's noble character, Fuxi is deeply impressed!" A voice came from the air in the distance, Fuxi's face full of admiration.

He had sensed the aura of his little sister Nuwa and rushed over, not expecting to see such a scene.

Setting aside the affairs of the Demon Court, Fuxi still held great affection for Tian Yuan, and now he admired him even more.

Houtu, who had arrived from another direction, had strange lights flickering in her beautiful eyes as she looked Tian Yuan up and down.

They were all Innate Sacreds, so they naturally saw the extraordinary nature of the spiritual treasures in the air at a glance.

How could Tian Yuan's behavior not shock them?

It was one thing not to take the Innate Spiritual Roots on Mount Buzhou, but now that spiritual treasures were placed directly before him, they had not expected Tian Yuan to remain unmoved.

Taking a deep breath, Nuwa said solemnly, "If not for Dao Brother, how would Nuwa have such an opportunity? I hope Dao Brother will not refuse!"

She was also sincerely wanting to repay Tian Yuan, and these spiritual treasures were the only things she could bring out.

Moreover, if not for Tian Yuan, she would have missed out on these Innate Spiritual Treasures.

Beside her, Fuxi also said in a loud voice, "Dao Brother, just indulge my little sister!"

Fuxi also coveted that group of spiritual treasures, but he was not a person who did not know how to repay kindness.

Furthermore, after these few thousand years of traveling in the Buzhou Mountain Consciousness Space, Fuxi had also let go of the affairs of the Demon Court.

With such warm hospitality from Fuxi and Nuwa, Tian Yuan no longer declined; his gaze swept across the air, and his eyes suddenly brightened slightly.

"Since that is the case, Tian Yuan will take this item."

It was a stone glowing with a milky white halo; among the many Innate Spiritual Treasures, it was not very conspicuous, and the light it emitted was not intense.

With a gentle beckon, this item fell into his palm.

Seeing that Tian Yuan only took one stone, Nuwa felt a sense of helplessness.

She was about to speak, but was interrupted by Tian Yuan with a casual wave.

"Cultivating oneself is the foundation; these Dharma treasures are of no great use to me, so Dao Friend need not be so courteous."

Whether helping Fuxi or assisting Nuwa, Tian Yuan had never thought of gaining any benefits from them.

From beginning to end, his only goal was to benefit the Primordial World.

With Tian Yuan saying this, Nuwa no longer insisted and had to put all the Dharma treasures away.

However, her admiration for Tian Yuan in her heart grew even deeper! (End of chapter)