Chapter 254: Chaos Rises Again, Treasure Seekers... Die!

Di Jun, Taiyi, and the others looked at each other.

"This child's methods are truly terrifying!"

"If he can even control the Heavenly Dao Grindstone, doesn't that mean Chen Ku already possesses strength comparable to a saint?"

"This... In the future, when facing this child, we must be extra cautious."

Several people said this in low voices.

The looks directed at Chen Ku were also filled with apprehension.

Before this, although they already knew Chen Ku's abilities were outstanding and his combat power astonishing,

but that was ultimately still an existence of the same level as themselves.

However, as today's display of the Heavenly Dao Grindstone unfolded, Di Jun, Taiyi, and the others finally realized.

As it turned out, Chen Ku's methods had actually reached such a horrifying extent.

Although their hearts were filled with resentment and unwillingness, they still had to admit that they probably would not dare to provoke any trouble with Chen Ku in the future.

Otherwise, just that one person alone would be enough to bring great slaughter upon the Demon Race.

As the words fell, a heavy and oppressive atmosphere also spread among Di Jun, Taiyi, and the others.

At the foot of Mount Buzhou, the Pangu Sacred Hall!

The Twelve Ancestor Witches and the others have already returned.

But the sight of the Heavenly Dao Grindstone manifesting still made people unable to help watching from afar, utterly shocking.

"Hiss... Heavenly Dao Grindstone?!"

"It seems that Daoist friend Chen Ku, besides mastering space, time, and other laws, also commands the Heavenly Dao law?!"

"Unbelievable, how could the world possess such a stunningly talented person?!"

Di Jiang, Zhu Jiuyin, and the others exclaimed in astonishment.

When they initially competed with Chen Ku, they already knew that he mastered more than one kind of law.

But today, several people once again broadened their horizons.

Being able to deploy the Heavenly Dao Grindstone suffices to show that Chen Ku also commands the Heavenly Dao law, and with profound depth.

"Nine Revolutions Mystic Art... Heavenly Dao Grindstone!"

"Fortunately... fortunately we did not become enemies with Daoist friend Chen Ku back then."

"Otherwise, being enemies with such an existence would be too unsettling."

Zhurong sighed softly.

Even though his temperament is violent like his, he was also completely subdued by Chen Ku.

He even couldn't help feeling fortunate to be on good terms with Chen Ku rather than as an enemy.

Meanwhile, Hou Tu's beautiful eyes flickered with varied light as she gazed from afar at Chen Ku's proudly standing figure.

"Perhaps the Wu Clan's method to break the impasse lies precisely on Daoist friend Chen Ku."

For some unknown reason, Hou Tu's mind inexplicably gave rise to such a thought.

Immediately, Hou Tu was startled.

She herself is one of the Twelve Ancestor Witches, a top-tier existence among the Wu Clan.

Yet now, she involuntarily placed the Wu Clan's hopes upon Chen Ku, this "outsider"?!

It is indeed a strange, indescribable feeling.

But after witnessing Chen Ku's repeated heaven-defying feats, it seems he possesses this ability to put people at ease.

Thinking thus, Hou Tu fell into contemplation, her expression growing ever softer.

Moreover, let us speak of the scenery at Two Realms Mountain.

Not only were the Three Pure Ones shocked and amazed, beyond expectation.

Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nüwa, among others, were likewise shocked to the point of being speechless.

"The Heavenly Dao Grindstone has never manifested before; only when the Dao Ancestor appeared was it used once."

"Could it be that very occasion allowed Chen Ku's junior disciple to comprehend it?"

Nüwa murmured to herself, her exquisite face full of astonishment that could not be concealed.

"Just seeing it once, one could comprehend such a supreme method?!"

"What kind of monstrous talent is this?!"

Nüwa could not imagine it.

Little did they know, Chen Ku inherently possessed heaven-defying comprehension.

Moreover, even before that, he had already accumulated an immensely profound Heavenly Dao law.

In other words, Chen Ku's comprehension of the Heavenly Dao Grindstone cannot be said to be a one-day effort; it is the result of deep accumulation leading to sudden breakthrough.

Meanwhile, Jieyin let out a bitter laugh.

"This brat really makes it harder and harder for me, as his master, to see through him."

As Chen Ku's master, Jieyin's inner shock was no less than that of Nüwa and the Three Pure Ones.

He had also never seen such a method before.

That said, Jieyin's eyes were also full of gratification.

To have such a disciple is probably what all saints and the world's great powers and titans dream of most.

Lastly came Zhunti.

He did not express astonishment; instead, his face lit up greatly.

"Good, excellent!"

"If the junior disciple masters the Heavenly Dao Grindstone, it amounts to having the strength to battle a saint."

Hmph, now it's four to three.

Zhunti's words startled Jieyin awake.

That's right!

Before this, the Three Purities relied on the three great saints joining forces, arrogantly looking down, intending to intimidate the West and seize the Kongtong Seal.

But now, the situation has reversed.

On the contrary, the West has become the side holding the advantage.

Thinking this, Jieyin no longer thought further.

He took a step forward, staring at the Three Purities, especially Laozi who was in the midst of the field.

Hmph, Tai Shang!

You have already used the power of a saint; the outcome is decided.

Still refusing to admit defeat? Or do you still wish to fight us?

Jieyin coldly shouted.

Earlier, Laozi took the opportunity to strike viciously.

If it weren't for Chen Ku having a method like the Heavenly Dao Grindstone, even if he didn't die, he would surely have been severely wounded.

This naturally made Jieyin's anger uncontainable.

In his speech, he directly called 'Tai Shang', no longer addressing him as senior brother.

Jieyin's attitude was extremely overbearing.

The implication of his words was that even if they continued fighting, the Western Buddhist school would have no fear.

Upon hearing Jieyin's words, Laozi's face turned ashen, and he remained silent.

Yuanshi and Tongtian, on the other hand, reacted extremely quickly, leaping directly to Laozi's side.

Elder brother, what should we do?!

Hmph, worst case we will all go all out and have a true great battle with the Buddhist school.

Even if Chen Ku has methods comparable to a saint's, he is ultimately not a true saint, not worth fearing.

Even if we join forces, we may still be able to suppress Jieyin, Zhunti, and the three Nüwa.

Obviously, Yuanshi and Tongtian are still unwilling, saying this.

By now, this is no longer a simple contest for the Kongtong Seal.

This match has caused Laozi to lose face completely, his dignity gone.

Therefore, Yuanshi and Tongtian also wish to continue fighting to restore the Three Purities' dignity.

As they spoke, their inner mana rumbled into motion, ready to strike at any moment.

This also made all beings' expressions turn grim again.

Could it be that the Three Purities intend to go back on their word and continue entangling endlessly?

However, Laozi did not immediately express his stance.

His expression shifted, uncertain, appearing deep in thought, weighing something in his heart.

After a long while, he finally glanced with an unpleasant look at Yuanshi and Tongtian beside him.

He shook his head, and Laozi finally spoke.

Enough!

A saint's word is a vow, cannot be violated.

Otherwise, wouldn't we be laughed at by all beings?

Even... the Heavenly Dao would not allow it.

Laozi still made this decision.

By now, he has already lost enough face.

But if he were to go back on the previous agreement and continue fighting.

That would instead make all beings' teeth chill, damaging the Three Purities' reputation.

One could say, this result, the Three Purities must accept it even if they hold their noses.

Upon hearing his words, Yuanshi and Tongtian exchanged a glance.

Although they still felt unwilling in their hearts, they also did not say anything further.

Just then, Chen Ku on the other side also spoke.

Honored uncles, have you reached a decision?

If you still wish to fight, we will accompany you to the end.

This time, Chen Ku did not continue to suffer, but instead displayed an extremely overbearing aspect.

All beings thought the Heavenly Dao Grindstone was already his limit?!

Little did they know, Chen Ku also possesses the Mixed Yuan Divine Ability like the Three Styles of Opening Heaven, which he has not yet used.

Moreover, Laozi's previous violent strike, with killing intent fully revealed, also aroused the fire in Chen Ku's heart.

If the Three Purities still refuse to stop, he would not mind a true great battle.

His words fell.

Laozi gazed darkly at Chen Ku for a moment, then spoke:

This battle, I...... have lost!

That Kongtong Seal, we Three Purities will no longer contend for it.

Whoosh......

I finally admitted defeat; although everyone had anticipated it, they still couldn't help but erupt in an uproar.

Everyone felt incredulous.

The sages lowered their heads, willingly admitting defeat.

This could be called a feat unparalleled in ages.

And all of this was achieved by Chen Ku in a non-sage's guise.

This is no longer something that can be expressed merely as "the low overcoming the high."

It is simply defying the heavens!

However, no matter what, hearing Laozi lower his head and admit defeat.

Jieyin and Zhunti, Nüwa, and countless beings also secretly let out a sigh of relief, their hearts set at ease.

They also did not wish to see the sages personally descend and trigger a heaven‑shattering, earth‑destroying war.

And just at this moment.

Suddenly, a heavenly roar thundered above the Two‑Worlds Mountain, deafening.

Boom!

The next instant, the sky‑filling treasure light exploded violently and vanished into nothingness.

The Kunlun Seal hung high, releasing profound Dao rhythm divine patterns that intertwined and shifted.

Only now was this spiritual treasure truly nourished to completion, finally emerging into the world.

Laozi cast a dark, gloomy glance at it, then turned his head away.

Witnessing the treasure's extraordinary marvel now only made him feel even more uneasy.

The beings also flushed with fervor, their breathing turning rapid.

Jieyin smiled and looked toward Chen Ku.

"Disciple, take the treasure!"

He did not act himself, but let Chen Ku obtain the treasure.

This is also what Chen Ku deserves.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku also smiled with satisfaction.

But just as he prepared to act and take the Kunlun Seal,

Suddenly, an abrupt change occurred between heaven and earth.

"Hmph, the Three Pure Ones sages have already given up, but we have not yet agreed."

"The previous agreement is also invalid for us."

"This Kunlun Seal should still go to those with strength."

This suddenly spoken voice, hidden among countless powerhouses, made it impossible to trace.

Upon hearing it, the beings, already full of greed and covetousness, suddenly erupted in turmoil.

"Not bad, not bad; what the Three Pure Ones sages promised cannot represent us beings."

"Now that the treasure has emerged, we too still have the right to contend for it."

"Fellow Daoists, if not now, when will you act?!"

"Hmph, I don't believe the Western Buddhist sect can still block our joint attack."

Words of this sort spread thoroughly throughout heaven and earth.

No need to say more.

The first to speak, the great power, naturally also knew the immense, unmatched strength of Jieyin and Zhunti and the other sages.

But his speaking thus was merely to delude the beings and provoke chaos in heaven and earth.

If these myriad great powers all charged the Buddhist gate, perhaps they could find a chance to slip in and fish in troubled waters.

It is not that they are unaware of life or death.

It is simply that the Kunlun Seal is too precious.

Top‑grade innate spiritual treasures are inherently rare.

Moreover, this Kunlun Seal possesses the power to suppress and control the human race's fortune.

Although humanity has not yet reached its peak prosperity, previously a Daoist fortune golden dragon had already manifested.

Given time, if humanity continues to grow,

then holding the Kunlun Seal would surely allow one to soar to the heavens even while lying idle.

Such immense temptation is worth countless great powers risking everything.

And this is precisely why Laozi previously did not hesitate to seal his own sage cultivation, competing with Chen Ku to seize the Kunlun Seal.

And the facts prove that this move was indeed effective.

The next instant, countless great powers could no longer restrain their inner agitation and fervor for the treasure.

Only see countless figures, without hesitation, surging like a tide and converging toward the Kunlun Seal's location.

Seeing this, Jieyin and Zhunti's faces instantly darkened.

"Damn it!"

"When my disciple fought the great battle, I saw no reaction from you all."

"And now you want to act?"

Jieyin shouted angrily, his sage might sweeping across, startling the beings of the ten directions.

But at present, all the great powers who have come here have already erupted in revolt.

Even with vast sage might, they still cannot stop the streams of fervent figures charging forward.

The beings appeared utterly reckless, as if they did not care for their lives.

For a moment, Jieyin and Zhunti were filled with black lines, feeling somewhat helpless.

They are saints; if they wished, in a single thought they could annihilate all these powerhouses here.

But such shocking slaughter would bring monstrous karma; Jieyin and Zhunti naturally would not want to be stained, lest it affect their cultivation or their saintly fruition.

But what are we to do?!

Must we just watch helplessly as living beings fight and snatch away the Kunlun Seal?!

With no other recourse, Jieyin could only turn his gaze to Chen Ku.

At that moment, the latter showed a hint of astonishment.

What a group of experts who assess the situation and act accordingly.

Chen Ku smiled.

"Ah... suffering, too much suffering!"

"Do they really think my Western sect is easy to bully?!"

Know that earlier, when the Three Pure Ones spoke domineeringly and sought to take the Kunlun Seal, these so-called mighty powerhouses dared not utter a sound, only knowing to retreat.

Yet seeing the Kunlun Seal about to fall into the Buddhist gate, they now act without restraint?

They truly do not take the Western sect seriously.

With a sigh, Chen Ku did not act against the countless mighty powerhouses.

His gaze was clear and cold, calm, merely fixed on where the Kunlun Seal lay.

"No punishment for the many?!"

"Easy to say!"

If so, then killing a chicken to scare the monkeys will suffice.

Under Chen Ku's gaze, a leading powerhouse was now only a few zhang away from the Kunlun Seal.

His quasi-saintly aura swept about, seizing hearts and minds.

Even the rule-thread he unleashed seemed about to touch the Kunlun Seal.

At that instant, Chen Ku's eyes sank sharply, cold and ruthless like a blade, piercing to the bone.

"Courting death!"

He thrust out a palm strike.

This strike did not employ a spiritual treasure.

Yet a blazing qi surge suddenly tore through the heavens and shot forth.

The next moment, that quasi-saint's fleshly body exploded.

Limbs and broken arms flew about, a rain of blood poured down, splattering onto the other powerhouses.

A strike from afar, instantly slaying the quasi-saint.

Immediately after, Chen Ku's gaze shifted, locking onto another peak Da Luo Golden Immortal powerhouse.

He chanted the six-syllable mantra.

Instantly, the mantra surged, utterly shattering him, body and spirit annihilated, leaving nothing.

Only then did Chen Ku coldly survey the countless mighty powerhouses.

"Those who seize the treasure, die!"