Chapter 144: Fire Cloud Cave Begins to Awaken

"Supreme Treasure! It is actually a Supreme Treasure!" Hongyun's breathing grew somewhat heavy.

There are many kinds of Dharma treasures; the powerful ones are almost all Innate Spiritual Treasures, the strongest of which are the Supreme Treasures, and Supreme Treasures are further subdivided into many types.

There are Innate Supreme Treasures like the Chaos Bell, the Taiji Diagram, and the Pangu Banner; there are also acquired merit Supreme Treasures like the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda; and there are also Heavenly Dao exotic treasures like the Zhu Xian Sword Formation.

And this All-Heaven Celebration Cloud before his eyes is a Humanity Supreme Treasure.

The All-Heaven Celebration Cloud was transformed from the vast righteous energy in the heart of the Pangu Great God; aside from having no use for suppressing luck, its power is not the slightest bit inferior to an Innate Supreme Treasure.

He had longed for a Dharma treasure, never expecting that he would have such a powerful one in his own home.

With a face full of ecstasy, Hongyun gently supported an object with his right hand and slowly brought it out.

A pure white cloud, emitting a faint aura of auspiciousness.

Looking closely, one could see the Hongmeng world faintly appearing within the celebration cloud, with the sun, moon, and stars shining upon it.

After staring for a few more moments, he inexplicably felt a surge of vast righteous energy rising within his chest.

"Hoo! Good, good, good!"

Looking at the All-Heaven Celebration Cloud in his palm, Hongyun laughed heartily.

This object is similar to his own origin, and more importantly, it fits his style of conduct perfectly; the key is that it is also a Humanity Supreme Treasure, as if it were tailor-made for him.

Holding it in his hand to play with for a while, the more Hongyun looked at it, the more he loved it.

It repels all evil and is untouched by all laws; it is a Supreme Treasure focused on defense.

"Haha! With a Dharma treasure like this, I will surely make Zhenyuanzi die of envy." After understanding the functions of the All-Heaven Celebration Cloud, Hongyun's face was already covered in smiles.

Thinking of this, Hongyun could not help but feel a burst of pride once more.

Upon obtaining the All-Heaven Celebration Cloud, the sensation in his heart vanished; clearly, this was his fortuitous encounter.

At this moment, Hongyun also understood that if he had not communicated with the Humanity Will, he might not have known when this Supreme Treasure would have been able to manifest.

Thinking of this, Hongyun could not help but sigh with emotion: "The kindness of Brother Tian Yuan—I do not know how I will ever repay it in the future."

If not for Tian Yuan, he likely would not have been able to discover this Supreme Treasure.

Hongyun looked up, his expression stunned.

The Mysterious Yellow Qi suspended above the white clouds had not faded; it was still intertwined in the air, emitting an inexplicable Dao Rhyme.

Hongyun merely glanced at it, and his gaze could not help but shrink slightly again.

In the intertwined light cluster before him, a void was being outlined; it seemed as if another Dharma treasure was gestating.

"This... this... just how many treasures are there in my home?" Hongyun muttered to himself, but his heart was blooming with joy.

Having searched everywhere on the Primordial land for Dharma treasures earlier, he never expected that his own home was the treasure vault, and one that hid Supreme Treasures at that.

"I wonder if this one will also be a Supreme Treasure!" Hongyun's heart was filled with infinite anticipation.

With a face full of joy, Hongyun did not hesitate any longer; he immediately sat quietly in the space and began to refine the All-Heaven Celebration Cloud.

Having already communicated with the Humanity Will, and with this Humanity Supreme Treasure in addition, who else on the Primordial land could hurt him?

After only a short while, Hongyun suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with disbelief.

Fire Cloud Cave—he had just sensed something unusual about Fire Cloud Cave, as if... as if it had gained life, sending him a feeling of intimacy.

"Strange!"

Muttering a word, Hongyun calmed his mind and sensed it again.

It was just as it had been a moment ago; Fire Cloud Cave had gained spirituality and was still calling to him, which truly shocked him.

He had cultivated for countless months without the slightest reaction, yet now there was such an unusual movement.

He did not know if it was because of the All-Heaven Celebration Cloud or the connection to the Humanity Will.

"Hahaha, I, Hongyun, am truly a person of great good fortune!" Unable to figure it out, Hongyun could not be bothered to think about it in detail; regardless, this was a great thing.

In that mountain range of Mount Buzhou, Kunpeng was still searching everywhere for traces, but unfortunately, he had discovered nothing.

Just at this moment, a voice came from behind him: "Demon Master! Where is that Hongyun?"

Kunpeng was startled and immediately turned to look, only to see Di Jun, dressed in a fiery red robe, standing steadily not far away.

Seeing Di Jun appear silently, a flash of shock crossed Kunpeng's eyes.

Stepping forward, he said with annoyance: "I just saw him descend Mount Buzhou, but who knew he would lose his trail in an instant."

With an annoyed look on his face, Kunpeng then recounted the events that had just occurred one by one.

"Early-stage Quasi-Saint?" Di Jun was stunned, his expression somewhat surprised.

As one of the Three Thousand Guests of Zixiao Palace, Hongyun's cultivation realm was truly a bit low.

Kunpeng had already severed two corpses; it was impossible for Hongyun to have escaped his perception.

Since it concerned the Hongmeng Purple Qi, Di Jun believed that Kunpeng would not lie to him, so it could only be that an accident had occurred on Hongyun's end.

Di Jun carefully examined the surroundings and did indeed find Hongyun's lingering aura, but he could not find the direction in which the other had left.

"Eh! This is truly strange!" Di Jun's brows were tightly locked.

It was very clear that Hongyun had obtained a fortuitous encounter in the space on Mount Buzhou.

Moreover, Hongyun was clearly different from the Wu Clan; for him to appear on the Primordial land so quickly was truly too strange.

"Demon Emperor! What should be done now?" Kunpeng's face was dark; he had also thought of that possibility.

With Hongyun possessing such concealment methods, how was he to ambush the other and snatch back the Hongmeng Purple Qi? Kunpeng was now very panicked.

Di Jun looked around and replied softly: "The Heavenly Tribulation has already begun, otherwise I could have borrowed the River Chart and Luo Shu to perform a divination."

In such a short time, he could not figure out what Hongyun had relied on to escape.

Kunpeng was just about to speak when his body stiffened, and then he was immediately overjoyed.

"Demon Emperor, I have received a message; that Hongyun has already returned to Fire Cloud Cave." This opportunity must absolutely not be missed again.

Even if it is Hongyun's Daoist temple, he must force his way in now; he could no longer wait. Meeting the other's gaze, Di Jun did not hesitate in the slightest and said softly: "Let's go!"

Having said that, his figure had already vanished from the scene, fleeing toward Fire Cloud Cave.

Seeing Di Jun like this, Kunpeng was happy and excited; naturally, he was also very clear about Di Jun's deep intentions.

It was not only to assist him, but also to figure out that space at Mount Buzhou.

Tian Yuan's strength was remarkable, and he had gathered a group of the Wu Clan; if he could even command Mount Buzhou, how could Di Jun miss such a great opportunity?

"Lord Demon Emperor, just in case, perhaps we should notify the Eastern Emperor to come along!" Kunpeng, who had caught up, suggested in a low voice.

What he was worried about was naturally not Hongyun, but that Stone Man of Buzhou Mountain.

He had already witnessed Tian Yuan's strength earlier; his physical body was so tough that it could withstand an Innate Supreme Treasure head-on.

Without the Chaos Bell, the two of them could not hold their own against Tian Yuan.

"Demon Master, do not worry. If that Tian Yuan appears, the Eastern Emperor will naturally show himself." Di Jun did not seem to care too much.

He was not clear on exactly how many methods Tian Yuan had, but the Demon Court also had its own hidden reserves.

Moreover, his second brother was currently prioritizing refining the Chaos Bell; as for the matter of Hongyun, it was enough for him to take action himself.

Since Di Jun had said so, Kunpeng could not say anything more; before long, the two had arrived outside Fire Cloud Cave.

Di Jun appeared and broke straight into it, with Kunpeng following closely behind.

But the moment they entered the cave dwelling, both of them frowned.

It was a very simple and ordinary cave dwelling, visible to the end at a glance, and there was no sign of Hongyun.

"Lord Demon Emperor, is it shrouded in a formation?"

Kunpeng looked around, his face showing confusion, but he did not sense any fluctuations of a formation.

Because of the matter of the Hongmeng Purple Qi, he had specifically inquired about Fire Cloud Cave; this was indeed the cave. Hongyun had entered from here a while ago, yet there was no sign of him in the surroundings.

Di Jun shook his head, his expression beginning to turn grave.

Di Jun took a deep breath and said solemnly: "It is not a formation, it is a Will!"

The two brothers could communicate with the Sun Star Will, and within this cave dwelling, he felt this familiar fluctuation.

"A Will?" Kunpeng was stunned, though he felt some doubt in his heart.

Could a Will also change the environment and so easily evade their perception? Kunpeng did not know what Will Di Jun was referring to, but it was clear that Hongyun had become very extraordinary.

Di Jun did not speak again, and profound auras emanated from his body; Kunpeng sensed it immediately and his eyes widened instantly.

This power was very unfamiliar; it was a realm he had never come into contact with.

Kunpeng's expression was calm, but his heart was incomparably shocked. As fellow Three Thousand Guests of Zixiao Palace, how was it that Di Jun and Hongyun both possessed this kind of power, yet he had never even heard of it?

"Two fellow Daoists, why have you intruded into my Fire Cloud Cave?" Suddenly, a voice came from thin air.

Kunpeng recognized that familiar voice immediately; it was indeed Hongyun, and this was indeed Fire Cloud Cave.

Kunpeng did not reply, his eyes darting around frequently, yet he could not sense any of Hongyun's aura.

Just like the mysterious disappearance earlier, it was the power of that 'Will'.

Beside him, Di Jun also did not speak, but the Will gathering on his body became even more intense.

In the Fire Cloud Cave, where red clouds billowed, Hongyun frowned as he looked at the two people not far away.

They were not far apart, yet they were separated by countless worlds; it was the red clouds emanating from the cave that cut off the surrounding space.

The moment Kunpeng and Di Jun snuck into the cave, Hongyun had already known.

Hongyun was very angry at such a rude intrusion into his cave dwelling; the two were definitely there for his Hongmeng Purple Qi.

"Hmph!" Seeing no response, Hongyun stopped wasting words.

Suddenly, red mist surged all around, and the entire cave dwelling actually lifted off, quickly fleeing into the void.

He was only at the Hunyuan Golden Immortal Early-Stage, and his All-Heaven Celebration Cloud had only just begun to be refined; he was no match for the two of them, so it was best to leave first.

"Where do you think you're going!"

A boom sounded in the void, and a large hand reached out from the red clouds, intending to tear through space.

The red mist surged, and an inexplicable Will emerged, wrapping toward that arm.

Hongyun carried Fire Cloud Cave with him and disappeared into the void.

In that cave dwelling, Kunpeng looked at the wisps of red clouds seeping out in front of Di Jun, feeling a slight joy in his heart.

Who knew that in the next second, the other party would stand still, his expression becoming incomparably grave.

"Lord Demon Emperor! What about that Hongyun?" Kunpeng hurriedly walked up and asked urgently.

Even though his cultivation was above Hongyun's, it was a pity he had seen nothing.

There was no sign of Fire Cloud Cave, nor was there any sign of Hongyun.

"This Fire Cloud Cave is strange; it has already carried Hongyun away." Di Jun turned around, his eyes filled with solemnity.

"What?" "Fire Cloud Cave carried Hongyun away?"

Kunpeng widened his eyes, his face full of bewilderment.

If not for Di Jun's serious expression, he would have thought the other party was joking.

If you said Hongyun carried Fire Cloud Cave away, he would be more inclined to believe it; how could Fire Cloud Cave carry Hongyun away? "This matter is of great importance and must be discussed back at the Demon Court!"

When he probed into that space, he had faintly sensed a fluctuation that actually came from Fire Cloud Cave.

After saying this, Di Jun did not say more and leaped toward the Demon Court.

Kunpeng's expression changed repeatedly, his face livid, but he could only follow closely behind.

(End of this chapter)