Chapter 244: Clashing with the Dao Ancestor? The Wu Clan Has Gone Berserk!

"The Dao Ancestor Hongjun has manifested!"

"Indeed, is everything predestined by heavenly fate?"

Chen Ku muttered to himself.

Not bad!

Not only him; at this moment, all beings' expressions turned grim, and they immediately discerned it.

After Nüwa, the Dao Ancestor Hongjun actually personally manifested in the battlefield.

Explosive!

This scene is too explosive!

In an instant, cries of shock that could not be concealed echoed between heaven and earth, incessant.

"Dao Ancestor? The Dao Ancestor actually appeared as well."

"Hiss... the Dao Ancestor once said, the major trend does not change, the minor trend can be altered, and if the major trend does not change, the Dao Ancestor would not manifest."

"In that case, does this battle between the Wu Clan and the Demon Race today already affect the Heavenly Dao's major trend?"

"Hmm... the Sage Nüwa's manifestation is to fight for the Demon Race, directly clashing with Pangu's illusory form."

"Now that the Dao Ancestor has also manifested, what impact will it have on this battle?"

Shockingly extreme!

Astonished and doubtful!

The manifestation of the Dao Ancestor Hongjun carries an even more extraordinary significance.

After all, he had long ago chosen to merge his body with the Dao; he would not appear in the world unless there was a major shift.

Therefore, even if the Dao Ancestor Hongjun merely stands still in the void, all beings have already sensed its world-shaking significance.

Just as Chen Ku stood dazed and lost in thought.

Beside them, Jieyin Zhunti reacted.

"The Dao Ancestor Master has manifested; we ought to go pay our respects!"

"Disciple, hurry and set out together with your master!"

Jieyin hurriedly said.

They are disciples of the Dao Ancestor Hongjun; paying respects to their master is only natural.

And Jieyin did not forget to bring Chen Ku along.

After all, in his previous move, he stabilized the Western heavens and earth, protecting all living beings, and Chen Ku also contributed to that effort.

Jieyin also had ulterior motives, hoping to let his own disciples gain more attention from the Dao Ancestor thereby.

As for that, Chen Ku said nothing and simply nodded.

Thereafter, the three of them directly vanished from the spot.

In the blink of a thought, a sage can descend to any location in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, ignoring spatiotemporal barriers.

And Chen Ku opened the Gate of Myriad Mysteries, his speed no less.

In the battlefield.

Accompanying the descent of the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Heavenly flowers wondrously fell, earth sprang golden lotuses.

Vast sheets of auspicious light burst forth, dispelling most of the calamitous qi.

Auspicious colors poured down from the sky, also manifesting the Dao Ancestor's supreme status.

In an instant, heaven and earth fell utterly silent, so quiet that a falling pin could be heard.

All offensives of the Wu Clan and the Demon Race also vanished into nothing, soundless and traceless.

Nüwa, Di Jun Taiyi, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches, among others, all gazed upon the towering figure of Hongjun, yet their expressions varied, their reactions differed.

Di Jun Taiyi stood dazed, astonished and doubtful, not knowing the purpose of the Dao Ancestor Hongjun's manifestation.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches furrowed their brows, glanced at each other, and harbored a vague sense of foreboding.

The Demon Race too was at the end of its tether.

But one after another, unexpected complications arose, making the Twelve Ancestral Witches and others increasingly resentful.

They faintly felt that the Dao Ancestor Hongjun's manifestation, aiming to overthrow the Demon Race, might become even more difficult, with hope growing slim.

And immediately thereafter, figures in heaven and earth fell to their knees in worship, or bowed deeply with heads lowered.

"We pay our respects to the Dao Ancestor!"

When the Dao Ancestor appears, all beings paying homage is only natural.

Di Jun Taiyi and the others are naturally no exception.

As for the Wu Clan's people, although they cannot be said to be overly reverent, they also slightly nodded.

After all, given that the Dao Ancestor Hongjun's purpose is still unclear, the respect due to him cannot be ignored.

Otherwise, if they provoked the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, it would be unnecessary trouble for the Wu Clan as well.

Regardless of how everyone reacted.

Merely a moment later, Nüwa also came to her senses.

Around her, all laws and order retracted, yet there remained fluctuations that had not subsided.

Evidently, the previous direct clash with Pangu's illusory form was also no easy feat for Nüwa.

She immediately manifested before the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

"Disciple Nüwa pays respects to the Dao Ancestor Master!"

As soon as Nüwa's words fell, before the Dao Ancestor Hongjun could respond.

Immediately thereafter, the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin Zhunti, and Chen Ku also stepped forth, treading the void.

Disciple pays respects to the Dao Ancestor Master.

Junior pays respects to the Grandmaster.

Everyone bowed respectfully, not daring to be disrespectful.

Only at this moment did Hongjun finally respond.

Even ordinary beings shocked beyond measure are not worth Hongjun's extra attention or reply.

Hongjun lowered his eyes, swept his gaze over the sages, and gave a slight nod.

No need for further ceremony!

He spoke these words to both the sages of the Mystic Sect and to all beings in the world.

Just as his words ended, Hongjun's eyes swept over Chen Ku, who stood behind Jieyin.

At once, Hongjun's gaze paused, as if he had noticed something.

Oh? The Way of Primordial Unity?!

You intend to attain the Dao as a Primordial Luo Golden Immortal?

Hongjun spoke in a calm tone.

His casual words sent a shock through Chen Ku's heart.

Powerful!

Too powerful!

Truly, he is the unique Dao Ancestor of this era, and indeed of all ages.

A single glance was enough for him to see through Chen Ku's innermost secrets and reveal that Chen Ku cultivates the Primordial Path.

Chen Ku realized that denying it before Hongjun would be meaningless.

Thus he nodded.

The Grandmaster's words are absolutely right!

I, the junior, follow the Primordial Path.

Upon hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti remained quite calm.

They had already known this, so they were not surprised.

On the other side, the Three Pure Ones, Nüwa, and even Emperor Jun and Taiyi could not help but show shocked expressions.

The Primordial Path? This kid's ambition is enormous!

Tongtian couldn't help but mutter under his breath, sighing thus.

Even these innate great beings have considered the so-called Primordial Path.

Yet its difficulty is staggering.

Thus, even the Three Pure Ones had not noticed earlier, nor would they have thought that Chen Ku actually walks the Primordial Path.

Thus, even Tongtian felt a tremor at Chen Ku's shocking ambition.

Beside him, Laozi spoke in a low voice:

This child possesses extraordinary talent and an excellent foundation.

He also has hope of treading this path.

One must say, Laozi is still quite objective.

Regardless of their opinion of Chen Ku, his talent, potential, and so on are undeniably formidable; few in the world can rival him.

Yuanshi, seeming to see through everything, analyzed:

That Chen Ku lacks the Hongmeng Purple Qi yet follows the Primordial Path is actually reasonable.

Unless... he can snatch that strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi from Hongyun.

Yuanshi's words were spot on.

Without the Hongmeng Purple Qi, one cannot attain the Dao and become a Heavenly Dao Saint.

Thus, the only path available is the Primordial Path.

Furthermore, Yuanshi saw that Hongyun has joined the West, and Chen Ku clearly does not intend to seize that strand of Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Needless to say, the Three Pure Ones felt a tremendous shock in their hearts.

As for Hongjun,

he ignored the Three Pure Ones' discussion and continued to gaze at Chen Ku.

The Primordial Path is extremely arduous, filled with endless obstacles and hindrances.

Hongjun's words remained calm and unruffled, as if stating a trivial matter.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku showed little reaction, merely smiling faintly.

I, the junior, am aware!

However, the path of cultivation is suffering, truly too bitter,

This Primordial Path is merely an attempt.

Chen Ku's heart is naturally steadfast; he vows to strive for attaining the Dao as a Primordial Luo Golden Immortal, and even higher cultivation.

However, before Hongjun, he did not speak too boastfully, and even added a note of bitterness.

After all, Hongjun the Dao Ancestor's attitude toward the Primordial Path remains unclear.

Whether this path is tolerated by heaven and earth, Chen Ku cannot yet determine.

To leave himself a way out, Chen Ku thought thus.

This left the Three Pure Ones and others exasperated.

This kid is utterly insolent!

Still putting on a pitiful act before the Dao Ancestor; perhaps he still seeks sympathy.

Fortunately, Hongjun seemed not to mind Chen Ku's lament of the Dao.

After a moment, he slightly nodded.

Then he opened his mouth and said:

"If there truly comes a day of defeat."

"At that time, you may come to the Purple Cloud Palace!"

Hongjun's words carried an inexplicable meaning.

But everyone present was an existence of utmost shrewdness.

Instantly, the Three Pure Ones exchanged glances, their eyes filled with indescribable envy.

Is the Dao Ancestor intending to give Chen Ku special treatment, to specially cultivate him?!

As a junior disciple-level existence, such treatment can also be called an unparalleled honor throughout the ages.

Nüwa's eyes flickered with strange light as she looked at Chen Ku, seemingly pondering the Dao Ancestor Hongjun's intentions.

Jieyin and Zhunti were even more overjoyed.

Their own disciple (nephew-disciple) receiving such special attention from the Dao Ancestor Hongjun is a tremendous unexpected joy.

Bringing Chen Ku along this time was truly the right move.

Although Chen Ku remained calm on the surface, he also harbored some doubts, not understanding what Hongjun meant by those words.

But he showed no expression on his face, and instead still bowed his body in a calm response:

"Junior pays respects to the Grandmaster!"

Thus, Hongjun nodded and said nothing more.

Afterward, he turned his gaze toward the Wu and Demon clans and others.

"This battle should end here!"

"Let the Wu and Demon clans each withdraw, and do not further disturb the peace of the world!"

Hongjun spoke, finally revealing the true purpose of his manifestation in the world this time.

Cease war!

Pacify the great war!

Upon these words, all beings clamored, and the shock intensified.

At this moment, suddenly cease war?!

This... I must say, it seems to carry a deliberate partiality toward the Demon Race.

After all, anyone can see that, had it not been for the sages' intervention, the Demon Race might have already been annihilated, and this war would likewise have subsided.

What the Dao Ancestor Hongjun said was that the Wu and Demon clans should each withdraw.

Is this not clearly intended to protect the Demon Race from extinction?

All beings harbored this thought, but due to the awe of the Dao Ancestor Hongjun's might, they did not voice it.

In the field, Di Jun Taiyi first stared in astonishment, then became overjoyed.

Cease war?!

Excellent!

For the Demon Race already plunged into desperation, this is a great savior.

For a moment, the Demon Race lost all fighting spirit, and some even felt the exhilaration of having survived a calamity.

However, while the Demon Race reacted thus, the Wu Clan on the other side refused to comply.

"Hmph, Hongjun, this war is our Wu and Demon clans' affair; what does it have to do with you?!"

"Moreover, you never showed yourself earlier, yet now you solemnly speak of ceasing war?"

"Is this not deliberately targeting our Wu Clan, protecting those Demon beasts?"

Zhurong immediately flew into a rage, his words jeweled, and facing the universally revered Dao Ancestor Hongjun, he showed not the slightest respect.

Nonsense!

The Wu Clan being able to fight to this extent also came at a great cost, even not hesitating to use the Dou Tian God Slaughter Great Formation, such an ultimate means.

Now, with just a few words from you, Hongjun, you want to pacify the great war?!

How could there be such a good thing in the world?!

But in the face of Zhurong's angry shout, Hongjun remained as calm as an ancient well.

"This is the trend of the Heavenly Dao, which cannot be altered!"

He merely responded in such a calm manner.

Upon hearing these words, the Twelve Ancestral Witches grew even angrier.

"Hmph, what nonsense Heavenly Dao trend."

"In the primordial wilderness, strength reigns supreme; since the Demon Race has lost today, it ought to be disposed of by us."

"If this so-called Heavenly Dao trend is thus unfair, why should we obey it?!"

Di Jiang, as the chief of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, also felt his anger surge at this moment, and he bluntly retorted.

After a pause in his words, he continued speaking:

"Brothers, first retreat from Hongjun, then annihilate the Demon Race!"

"Order!"

With a cold shout, the Twelve Ancestral Witches boldly launched their attack.

In that instant, the illusory form of Pangu, which had just been subdued, struck out again.

This time, he did not employ the supreme divine ability of the Three Styles of Opening Heaven, but simply swung his axe forth boldly.

Yet its momentum remained terrifyingly supreme, instantly collapsing the boundless heavens and piercing through countless billions of miles of the universe.

The divine axe startled the world, crashing down upon Hongjun's form.

However, his figure remained unmoving, his expression unchanged.

The next moment, an abrupt change occurred.

Boom—

In an instant, boundless Heavenly Dao laws and order surged forth, condensing and shifting, intertwining and rising.

Soon after, it actually evolved into a huge Heavenly Dao grindstone, high above Hongjun's head, solidly blocking the axe of the Pangu phantom.

Watching this scene, the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, Zhunti, and other Saints couldn't help but shrink their pupils slightly, secretly drawing in a breath of cold air.

"Is this the true power of the Dao Ancestor Master?"

"Hiss... truly shaking ancient and modern, dominating the universe!"

"This... is absolutely combat power surpassing the Saint level!"

"Terrifying, truly terrifying!"

Although Hongjun had already become a Saint, he had never truly displayed such heaven-shaking power.

Today, the saints of the Mysterious Gate witnessed this for the first time.

Just a single strike made them feel a deep shock!