Chapter 216: The Chatty Minghe, Di Jun's Breakdown

Tian Yuan stood in the air, watching Baize disappear into Mount Buzhou, though he did not hold much hope.

That was the Demon Emperor, who bore the Nine-Nine Supreme Fate and sought to unify the Primordial World; how could he easily submit?

Letting Baize go to try was merely adding one more option.

If it succeeded, that would be best; even if it did not, it did not matter.

To truly make Di Jun and Minghe bow their heads, he still had to rely on himself.

Just like those Ancestral Witches from before, he would use absolute strength to suppress them one by one.

The Primordial World was a place where the strong were respected; cultivation level was the foundation of everything.

A Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal was not like previous realms; those who could prove the Dao to Hunyuan all refined one complete Law. Unless he mastered multiple Laws, it was difficult to form a crushing situation.

If they fought purely as Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortals, the gap between Di Jun and him would not be too great.

The reason he was able to easily capture Di Jun this time was entirely because the other party rashly unleashed the Heaven and Earth Will.

If Di Jun had not thought to suppress him with Star Power, Tian Yuan would have had to expend much more effort.

The Three Thousand Laws only appeared to have differences in strength because of their different focuses, but in essence, they were all equally powerful.

When both mastered one complete Law, it might not be difficult to defeat the other, but killing or even capturing them was not generally easy.

The Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods had their strengths and weaknesses, which had a lot to do with how early or late they were born.

As the Time Demon God, Shichen was the first to be born and had the longest time to cultivate, so he was the strongest existence.

As for the Pangu Great God, although he was the last to be born, he did not belong to the ranks of the Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods.

Therefore, being able to easily capture Di Jun could be considered a small surprise.

As for relying on himself to suppress the other party, he could only cultivate a second Law or rely on those stone men.

Thinking this, Tian Yuan took a step and arrived at the peak of Mount Buzhou.

Where the Pangu Heart once floated, stone men now sat quietly; they were all Laws manifested in the Buzhou Mountain Consciousness Space.

Except for the thousand or so stone men that had managed to get out when Di Jun and Taiyi attacked Mount Buzhou, the rest were all here.

After capturing Di Jun, over a dozen more Laws had manifested, and they were also cultivating here.

The distance to the three thousand completion was getting closer and closer.

Tian Yuan had already been proving the Dao to Hunyuan for some time, and while there were many stone men at the Peak Primordial Golden Immortal stage before him, none had yet taken that step.

"I hope that after the Northern Earth Veins are completely cleared, there will be a change!" Tian Yuan thought to himself as his gaze swept over the many figures cultivating.

To suppress Di Jun and Minghe, besides his own absolute strength, he had to rely on these stone men to break through and then use numbers to suppress the other party.

If there were dozens or hundreds of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortals swarming them like before, they would surely have to lower their arrogant heads.

The cultivation of these stone men was closely linked to Mount Buzhou, but Mount Buzhou's main responsibility was to bless the Primordial World.

The more Earth Veins that were cleared, the more Mount Buzhou would recover, and only then could it provide more energy to the stone men.

It was strange to say, but now that Tian Yuan was a Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal, he still could not take these stone men out.

The events under Mount Xumi, combined with the matters of the Starry Sky, made Tian Yuan increasingly firm in the belief that in the Primordial World, whether one was a Saint or a Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal, it was merely a beginning.

The Primordial World opened up by Pangu was fully capable of accommodating more and more powerful existences.

Such a conjecture could not help but make Tian Yuan think of that person in the Purple Heaven Palace.

He still knew too little information about Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

With so many things happening in the Primordial World, that person still sat steadily in the Purple Heaven Palace, and Tian Yuan felt some anxiety.

Having survived the Opening Heaven Tribulation and being able to devour the Primordial World opened by Pangu, he never dared to underestimate Hongjun.

Especially after learning that the Primordial World was not simple, he was increasingly wary of Hongjun.

Tian Yuan withdrew his gaze, a faint will rose from his body, and his figure slowly disappeared from the scene.

Strength, strength was the foundation of everything; otherwise, why would he need to be so cautious?

Di Jun had already been captured, so he should naturally accelerate his plans for the Primordial Starry Sky; he wanted to refine more stars.

Perhaps by coming into contact with the Heavenly Dao Will, he would be able to figure out the matter of the Western Earth Veins.

Xuanming had disappeared without a trace along with the World-Destroying Mill, and those Demon Qi were still dissipating; Tian Yuan had no clue for the moment.

Tian Yuan firmly believed that once the Heaven, Earth, and Man Three Daos were complete, there would definitely be a great change in the Buzhou Mountain Consciousness Space.

And as for a breakthrough point for the Heavenly Dao Will, besides Di Jun and Taiyi, there were only those stars filling the sky.

As for Baize lobbying Di Jun, it certainly would not be that easy, and Tian Yuan naturally would not just wait here.

Refining enough stars and mastering more Star Power was the most important thing at the moment.

More crucially, deep within the Zhou Tian Star Formation, there was still an Eastern Emperor Taiyi.

If he planned a little, perhaps there would be a good harvest.

Appearing on Mount Buzhou, Tian Yuan's gaze looked toward a valley.

Those stone men who had luckily managed to get out were all gathered in that small valley to cultivate.

Compared to the stone men manifested in the Consciousness Space, these stone men cultivated much slower, which was also within Tian Yuan's expectations.

The Consciousness Space was inside Mount Buzhou, which was naturally more favorable for these manifested Laws.

It was just that once they entered the Consciousness Space, they could no longer return to the Primordial land; one gain and one loss, it could be considered normal.

Lifting his head slightly, Tian Yuan's gaze swept toward the direction of Kunlun Mountain, his brows slightly furrowed.

Capturing the Three Pure Ones had always been in Tian Yuan's plan; after all, as long as he took these three, he might be able to complete the number of Three Thousand Laws.

However, the Three Pure Ones had special identities; not only were they transformed from the Pangu Primordial Spirit, but they were also the greatest medium for Hongjun to scheme against the Primordial World, so it was not that easy to catch them.

He was able to capture Minghe only because the other party had blindly broken into the Buzhou Mountain Consciousness Space and was suppressed by him offhandedly.

It was still somewhat difficult to capture a Heavenly Dao Saint in the Primordial World.

Of course, suppression by force was not the only means; if the other party listened to reason, it would naturally be a happy ending for all.

The Three Pure Ones were not the Witch and Demon Clans; if he had time, he might have to meet these three Heavenly Dao Saints.

The Primordial world is not his alone; from beginning to end, Tian Yuan never intended to resort to slaughter. It is entirely because those fellows were too arrogant and could only rely on brute force.

Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun—Tian Yuan dares not say anything, but perhaps there is a chance to win over that one on Golden Turtle Island.

Thinking carefully, it has been quite a while since he arrived in the Primordial world, yet they seem to have never had a formal meeting.

The only time they met at close range was on Mount Buzhou because of an Innate Spiritual Root.

Tian Yuan arrived in the Primordial Starry Sky, faint starlight shimmering on his body.

Starlight surged, and as soon as he appeared in that space, his expression showed a hint of joy.

Stars—his perception had gained a few more stars; although that connection was so faint it could only be sensed here, it at least proved his method of manipulation was correct.

If he could let Di Jun and Taiyi absorb Star Power in the Starry Sky, then have them hand it over for him to control, and then bring it into the Buzhou Mountain Consciousness Space, he could refine these stars much faster.

However, the vast Starry Sky is the lifeblood of the two Demon Emperors; wanting them to do this is not so easy.

As his gaze swept across that multitude of stars, Tian Yuan's eyes suddenly narrowed, and his figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

He arrived between the Sun Star and the Lunar Star; amidst the intermingling of Sun and Lunar Power, only Wangshu remained now, and the figure of Eastern Emperor Taiyi was nowhere to be seen.

With a look of astonishment, Tian Yuan swept his Divine Sense out rapidly, his eyes scanning star after star, but he did not sense the aura of Eastern Emperor Taiyi. "It couldn't be such a coincidence!" Tian Yuan opened his eyes, his face showing gloom.

Returning here in such a hurry was not only to refine more stars but also out of concern that Taiyi might break through.

Yet he never expected that in just this short time, the figure of Eastern Emperor Taiyi would actually be gone.

Without a doubt, there is a high probability that this one broke through during the time he was away.

Having Proved the Dao to Hunyuan and achieved the status of a Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal, Eastern Emperor Taiyi did not go to Mount Buzhou to rescue Di Jun, but instead ran away directly.

Tian Yuan understood in his heart that it must have been his performance in the Starry Sky that startled this Demon Emperor.

With a dark face, Tian Yuan took a step, and his figure returned to the Primordial land.

He probed his Divine Sense toward the Thirty-Three Heavens, but there was no aura of Eastern Emperor Taiyi, nor any trace of the other party appearing.

The current Primordial world is not like it used to be; finding a Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal who is deliberately hiding is not easy.

He had previously thought about making plans regarding Taiyi, but who knew it would be cut short so quickly.

Shaking his head, Tian Yuan could not be bothered to dwell on it and returned once again to the depths of the Zhou Tian Star Formation.

Taiyi's sudden breakthrough and escape could not interrupt his plan to refine the stars filling the sky.

Di Jun has been captured, and the Demon Court has disintegrated because of him; Taiyi will surely come looking for him.

Moreover, even if Eastern Emperor Taiyi stays hidden forever, Tian Yuan is not worried.

The other party was born on the Sun Star; as long as he masters more Star Power, he can sense Taiyi's location.

Therefore, refining stars remains the primary task at present.

Consciousness Space, beneath Mount Buzhou.

Minghe and Di Jun roared loudly, but there was no response at all.

Not to mention appearing to see them, Tian Yuan did not even send a single word.

Just as Di Jun was filled with rage, rosy light surged in the distance, and a figure slowly appeared.

Minghe, nearby, also saw it; furious, he was about to burst into curses, but his eyes suddenly narrowed, and he immediately turned to look at Di Jun not far away.

The one who came was not Tian Yuan, but Baize, the head of the Ten Great Demon Sages of the Demon Court; the other party had actually appeared here.

Di Jun was also startled by the appearance of Baize; he merely glanced at the other party, and his expression instantly sank.

Baize's demeanor clearly showed he was not being suppressed; besides, with Baize's current strength, he is not worth such effort from Tian Yuan.

Since he was not being suppressed and had come at this time, how could Di Jun not understand Baize's purpose?

Such a conjecture in his mind made Di Jun feel an inexplicable surge of anger.

Baize also saw Di Jun and hurriedly walked up a few steps: "Greetings, Lord Demon Emperor!"

When his gaze swept across Minghe not far away, his expression was slightly strange, but it returned to normal in an instant.

"Greetings, Saint Minghe!"

Since the other party is, after all, a Heavenly Dao Saint, Baize still bowed from afar.

Minghe looked at the two of them strangely and said sarcastically: "Heh heh! Tian Yuan didn't come, so why summon you, a Demon Sage, to come here?"

Although suppressed here by Tian Yuan, Minghe has no fear; he cannot die anyway, he just doesn't know how long this hateful stone man intends to suppress him.

A trace of embarrassment crossed Baize's face, but he still turned his head to look at Di Jun.

"Demon Emperor, do not worry, the Crown Princes and the others are all fine!"

Baize also understood how difficult it would be to persuade Di Jun.

He had joined the Demon Court in the first place precisely because the two Demon Emperors were noble and had the ambition to rule the world. Following them would surely lead to great achievements, but alas, a stone man emerged in the world.

For such a supreme figure, let alone submitting, even bowing one's head is difficult to do.

Di Jun raised his head and swept a glance at Baize, and a cold voice came: "Withdraw!"

Di Jun naturally does not worry about the safety of the ten Crown Princes and Changxi and the others, but he has no way of knowing their current state.

Being able to make the twelve Ancestral Witches, who share the same origin, turn against each other, Di Jun has to admire Tian Yuan's capability.

He does not know now whether the members of the Demon Court who were captured have all defected to Tian Yuan.

Baize clearly hadn't been in long, yet he had already become Tian Yuan's lobbyist; Di Jun had a very ominous feeling in his heart.

He had originally thought that after Proving the Dao to Hunyuan, he would rescue everyone, but he did not expect to be suppressed in the blink of an eye.

Minghe must have been suppressed for a long time; it is likely difficult for him to escape by his own strength, so now he can only pin his hopes on his second brother, Taiyi.

Looking at Di Jun, who had closed his eyes and stopped speaking, Baize sighed in his heart and did not say much more.

He bowed to Di Jun, a faint will flickered on his body, and his figure slowly faded into the air.

Tian Yuan had promised him a medium to enter and exit this place, and he planned to come again after some time.

Seeing Baize disappear, Minghe couldn't help but ask: "Di Jun, I didn't expect you to become a Saint too; that is indeed beyond my expectations."

"Hmph!"

Di Jun snorted coldly, cast a glance at the other party from the corner of his eye, and said indifferently, "What I have proven is the Hunyuan; how could a Pseudo-Saint like you compare?"

As for Merit Sanctification, Di Jun looked down upon it from the bottom of his heart.

"Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal?" Minghe exclaimed, his rugged face filled with astonishment.

He had also heard of Tian Yuan's Hunyuan Dao and naturally understood its power; he had not expected that Di Jun had actually achieved the status of a Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal.

However, seeing Di Jun's expression, Minghe was immediately displeased and said angrily, "What are you showing off for? You were still captured by Tian Yuan!"

Di Jun's face twitched slightly, yet he could not refute this.

Thinking of the process of his capture, a wave of irritation rose in his heart; if not for his own carelessness, how could he have ended up in this situation?

At that time, by joining forces with his second brother and Wangshu, suppressing the Stone Man of Buzhou Mountain would not have been a difficult task.

It was all because he was careless and underestimated the enemy that he fell into Tian Yuan's trap.

Seeing there was no response, Minghe immediately continued to ask, "Since you have proven the Dao to Hunyuan, why were you captured by Tian Yuan?"

"No, that Tian Yuan is also a Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal; could it be because of the Heavenly Pillar, Mount Buzhou?"

"Mount Buzhou is indeed formidable; if not for this Mount Buzhou, I would have already broken free."

Having been all alone for so many years without anyone to talk to, Minghe had long been stifled, and furthermore, his heart was filled with curiosity about Di Jun's encounter, so the words kept pouring out of his mouth.

Di Jun, already irritated, felt even more vexed listening to the incessant chatter by his ear.

Minghe was unaware of this and clamored again, "Di Jun! Why aren't you saying anything?"

"Get lost!" Di Jun turned his head and replied in a cold voice.

Back in the Purple Heaven Palace, this fellow Minghe had been silent; who would have known he was such a chatterbox.

"Hmph! If I could get lost, would I still be here chatting with you?"

"Tell me, how exactly were you captured by Tian Yuan?"

"Tell me about it; perhaps if we join forces, we can still break out of this Mount Buzhou."

(End of this chapter)