Chapter 29: Head‑on confrontation, East King Duke retreats!

The Golden Toad Ancestor glared angrily, filled with hatred and rage.

However, his condition was extremely poor, and he no longer had the strength to fight.

Moreover, Jieyin Zhunti eyed them tiger‑like; in both strength and background, the Golden Toad Ancestor could not compare.

Thus, the Golden Toad Ancestor could only vent his helpless fury for a time.

However, this head‑on clash caused a huge commotion.

As the Lord of Xiating, East King Duke also took notice of this scene.

No need to say more.

East King Duke immediately descended before Jieyin Zhunti and spoke in a deep voice:

"Jieyin Zhunti, you've gone too far, haven't you?"

"Do you really think Xiating has no one?"

East King Duke looked gloomily at the Golden Toad Ancestor, whose breath was like a silk thread, his anger evident.

In front of him, the Lord of Xiating, to so severely wound a Xiating person, even to the point of nearly wiping out the Golden Toad Ancestor in one strike—

How could East King Duke not be angry?!

But upon hearing this, Jieyin gave a cold chuckle and responded without hesitation:

"Heh, have I gone too far?!"

"East King Duke, is this what your Xiating people are like—only knowing how to bully the weak with strength, truly despicable."

"If I weren't wary of this being a Sage's dojo, I would have buried that Golden Toad here."

Jieyin's words carried killing intent, chilling and soul‑shaking!

Hearing this, East King Duke became even more fuming.

Behind him, the Xiating strong ones also glared angrily, fixedly staring at Chen Ku.

After all, all this started because of him, and besides the Golden Toad Ancestor, everyone also eyed Chen Ku's gains today.

Chen Ku paid no heed, merely glancing coolly at the Xiating crowd and letting out a light snort.

"Hmph, what's Xiating to me?!"

"Whether master and grand‑uncle, or a disciple of the Sage."

Jieyin Zhunti has already stepped forward, so Chen Ku naturally won't back down.

He seized the opportunity and deliberately spoke.

If it were someone else, perhaps they'd be too embarrassed to claim the identity of a registered disciple.

But for Chen Ku, it was utterly natural.

What's a registered disciple? It's still weightier than your so‑called Lord of Xiating, East King Duke.

You love to suppress others with the Dao Ancestor's authority—today I'll let you taste that feeling.

Sure enough, as soon as he spoke, East King Duke's face froze, leaving him somewhat speechless.

After a long while, East King Duke simply ignored Chen Ku and spoke again.

"Hmph, since you clearly know this is a Sage's dojo, yet you act so violently."

"I am the Dao Ancestor‑appointed Chief of Male Immortals, carrying out the Sage's edict to establish Xiating."

"Today, if you don't give me an explanation, my Xiating will never let this rest."

East King Duke, deep‑scheming, once again brought out the title of Chief of Male Immortals, hoping to intimidate Jieyin Zhunti.

But unexpectedly, upon hearing his words, Zhunti let out a sneer.

"Heh, an explanation?!"

"I have nothing to say."

"At worst, we'll fight you!"

That title of Chief of Male Immortals might overawe other ordinary experts.

But in Jieyin Zhunti's view, it's merely a huge joke.

When the words fell, Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, their auras surging again, vast and shocking.

Seeing this, the surrounding experts couldn't help but whisper.

"Heh heh, today there's a show to watch."

"That East King Duke, relying on the so‑called Dao Ancestor‑appointed title, has often bullied others with borrowed might, but today he finally kicked an iron plate."

"Not bad, not bad—though Jieyin Zhunti may not be a great person, his strength is beyond doubt."

"Among us, probably only the Three Pure Ones and a few others could absolutely suppress Jieyin Zhunti."

"I'm actually curious whether East King Duke dares to fight Jieyin Zhunti."

"Fight! Hurry up and start!"

In everyone's mind, East King Duke's impression is clearly not that of a good bird.

He brandished a tiger skin as a flag, relying on the prestige of Hongjun Dao Ancestor, often intimidating worldly experts, hoping to bring them under Xiating's command.

Thus, everyone wore the expression of watching a spectacle.

Or, more accurately, they wanted to see how East King Duke would lose face.

In the arena, East King Duke heard the crowd's talk, his face dark as water.

Moreover, Jieyin Zhunti's overwhelming aura also helped him regain some composure.

"Hmph, I'll just watch how long you can protect that kid."

His expression shifted for a long while; in the end, East King Duke still left this harsh remark, then took the Xiating crowd and stormed off angrily.

No way!

If they really fought, East King Duke wouldn't have much confidence.

Moreover, Jieyin and Zhunti have the status of recorded disciples of Hongjun, and Dong Wanggong also worries that this will bring upon them the crime of offending a sage.

However, before leaving, Dong Wanggong gave Chen Ku a dark, gloomy look.

Everyone could see that after this incident, Dong Wanggong had begun to bear a grudge against Chen Ku.

All of this today arose because of Chen Ku.

Moreover, Chen Ku at this time pretended to look disdainful, showing no sign of fear or anxiety, which only made people more angry.

Therefore, in Dong Wanggong's heart, his hatred for Chen Ku simply surpassed his hatred for Jieyin and Zhunti.

No matter how you say it, Jieyin and Zhunti are quasi-saint great powers, considered peers.

But Chen Ku, a mere Great Luo Golden Immortal, is like an ant—how dare he?

As for the Golden Toad Old Ancestor, there's no need to say more—his fury blazed, and killing intent gleamed in his eyes.

Today, before the three thousand great powers, he lost all face.

One need not think to know that the Golden Toad Old Ancestor will not let this rest; he will surely cause trouble again in the future.

This farce had just ended when an abrupt change occurred in the venue.

Boom!

Everyone only heard a heavenly sound boom; following the sound, they saw the Dividing Treasure Rock suddenly shaking.

One after another, the sealing forces shattered explosively, and the spiritual treasures originally sealed within also scattered, as if spirit-guided, flying straight into the Primordial Heaven and Earth.

Everyone looked stunned.

After a moment, a great power sighed and said:

「Could it really be that everything is predestined? ！」

「Do these spiritual treasures ultimately not belong to us? ！」

Everyone understood.

Earlier, Hongjun Daozu had said that the countless spiritual treasures in the Dividing Treasure Rock were destined for those with affinity.

And those called 'those with affinity' are naturally not limited to the three thousand great powers; there are also countless beings in the Primordial Heaven and Earth.

Those spiritual treasures must be destined to fall between heaven and earth, or rather into the hands of those with affinity.

Upon hearing this, many great powers felt heartbroken and full of regret.

Before, they had also tried to seize those spiritual treasures, but to no avail.

Unexpectedly, the spiritual treasures now flew away on their own, seeking those with affinity.

In just a short moment, the vast Dividing Treasure Rock became completely empty, with nothing left.

After regaining their senses, some great powers without hesitation set out to pursue the vanished spiritual treasures.

Obviously, they were still unwilling and wanted to try to seize them by force.

Even the Hongjun Saint in the Purple Sky Palace completely forgot.

Anyway, the third lecture had already ended; leaving now would surely cause no loss.

The Three Pure Ones, Nüwa, and Jieyin and Zhunti, of course, did not leave just like that.

First, they had already gathered enough spiritual treasures; lacking a few more made no difference.

Second, these individuals are top-tier existences among the three thousand great powers; they cannot simply act ungrateful and leave directly.

However, at this moment Chen Ku's expression shifted, and he whispered to Jieyin:

「Master, although the other spiritual treasures have flown away。」

「but the Dividing Treasure Rock itself is also a rare treasure. 」

Upon hearing this, Jieyin's originally dim eyes suddenly brightened.