People in Conferred Gods: Rising from humble beginnings, I am the God of Wealth

After severely injuring Zhunti, Rahu did not become careless or underestimate his enemy, nor did he linger in the battle.

He was well aware that whether or not he could kill Zhunti was never the key issue.

The most important task at hand is to leave before Hongjun, Houtu, and the others arrive.

Otherwise, let alone continuing to lie dormant in the prehistoric world and plotting to destroy it again, even the possibility of successfully escaping would become a problem.

Immediately, Rahu transformed into demonic energy and flew away into the distance. As he flew, the black mist grew thinner and thinner, and it looked as if it was about to disappear without a trace.

The Tongtian Sect Leader and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable looked at Yang Mei in front of them. They could not sense the extraordinary nature of the other party, so they dared not make any rash moves and remained locked in a stalemate.

Jieyin, worried about Zhunti's injuries, also had no intention of pursuing him.

Yang Mei's mission was simply to stop the Primordial Saint so that Luo Hou could escape smoothly and prevent his years-long plan from going to waste.

The choice made by the Tongtian Sect Leader and others perfectly aligned with his goals, which naturally fueled his enthusiasm.

For a moment, Mount Sumeru fell into an eerie calm.

Zhunti watched as Rahu's figure fled into the distance, feeling both anxious and angry, yet utterly helpless.

This time, he wasn't acting; he was genuinely helpless.

According to the original plan, even without Hongjun and Houtu's intervention, Luo Hou was doomed.

Who would have thought that Yang Mei, a powerful figure who was proficient in the Great Dao of Space, would suddenly appear and single-handedly hold back the four saints of the prehistoric world and suppress Zhunti's actions.

Although he was only suppressed for a moment, it was in that moment that Rahu severely injured him, allowing him to escape.

It now seems that Luo Hou and the others have clearly prepared contingency plans to deal with being exposed. Judging from Luo Hou's current state, even if Hongjun, Houtu and the others arrive, they may not be able to stop him.

Moreover, while Yangmei could hold off a few of them, Hongjun and Houtu might also be blocked by others, so it's not certain they could arrive in time.

Yang Mei clearly thought so too. He watched as the black mist that Luo Hou had transformed into became fainter and fainter, about to merge into the void and escape.

"Fellow Daoists, until another day!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding space trembled violently and became chaotic. Yang Mei's figure also became distorted and was about to disappear into the unknown distance.

Yang Mei's actions accelerated Luo Hou's escape and made the black mist he transformed into even more elusive and unpredictable.

Once he escapes, even if one mobilizes the authority of a saint and uses the power of the three paths of heaven, earth, and man to deduce, it will be difficult to find Rahu's whereabouts.

But at that moment, Yang Xuan, who had been silent ever since Yang Mei appeared, suddenly laughed.

"Now that we're here, why are we in such a hurry to leave?"

Crash-!
As Yang Xuan finished speaking, a mighty sound of flowing water echoed throughout Mount Sumeru. Looking up, one could see a seemingly endless river stretching across the heavens and earth.

Whoever sees this river feels as if they are seeing their own life in it.
Understanding that this is the destiny of the past, knowing that all things in the world should follow their destiny, and that to disobey is to go against the will of Heaven and will surely be punished by Heaven.

This is the river of destiny, the true river of destiny, not a projection!

Even Hunyuan had this thought the moment he saw the River of Destiny.

Yang Mei and Luo Hou, who were about to disappear, both paused and stopped.

When they realized something was wrong and tried to continue their escape, they were shocked to discover that...

As long as they have such thoughts of leaving, they are defying their destined fate and will be rejected by the entire primordial world.

This feeling was both strange and familiar to them, as if they had seen it somewhere before.

"Is this... a divine power of fate?"

Yang Mei and Luo Hou both frowned, and quickly understood the reason for the unfamiliarity.

The most skillful and unsolvable method of the God of Destiny is simply to set up a fate line that benefits the God of Destiny himself but harms the enemy.

Once an opponent violates this destiny, they will be rejected by the surrounding world and be accompanied by various misfortunes.

The longer the two sides fight, the stronger the resulting repulsion and misfortune will be, and the more advantageous it will be for the gods and demons of fate.

Isn't this exactly the situation they're in now? As soon as they have the thought of leaving, they will be rejected by the power of heaven and earth, and may even suffer misfortune.

"It seems your performance back then wasn't a smokescreen." Yang Mei looked at Yang Xuan, who had a smile on his face and a calm expression, and his expression gradually became serious.

"Your attainments on the Path of Destiny are indeed very high. Coupled with the recognition of the River of Destiny, perhaps only the Gods and Demons of Destiny can surpass you on the Path of Destiny, but..."

With a raised eyebrow, he changed his tone and gave a cold laugh:
"However, you are not a god or demon of destiny. Even if you gain the approval of the River of Destiny and improve your application of the Great Dao of Destiny, you still cannot stop me!"

When did I say I was going to stop you?

Yang Xuan's smile remained unchanged, still a faint smile that gave people a sense of confidence.

Have you ever heard of the changing of the throne?

"what?"

Yang Mei was slightly taken aback, not understanding Yang Xuan's meaning.

But in the next moment, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Jieyin and Zhunti.

Yang Mei is a spatial deity and demon, and his understanding of the Great Dao of Space is truly unparalleled both within and outside the primordial world.

Wherever he is, he is the absolute controller of the surrounding space; no matter how slight the change, it cannot escape his control.

But just now, he was surprised to find that at the location where Jieyin and Zhunti were, two spatial channels were suddenly being generated, connecting to an unknown place, regardless of his space.

Through these two spatial channels, he could sense two powerful auras, even more powerful than those of Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu.

"Houtu and Hongjun?!"

Yang Mei was greatly alarmed. The reason he was so confident and dared to appear here alone to cover the rear was because of his absolute control over the Great Dao of Space.

He knew that the performances of the two Western Saints, Yang Xuan, and others were all an act. Houtu and Hongjun must already know about what was happening on Mount Sumeru and had long been prepared to take action.

But before he appeared, he mobilized the Great Dao of Space in the Primordial World, prohibiting the beings of the Primordial World from mobilizing the power of space.

If Houtu and Hongjun wanted to descend, they could only rely on their own speed. Under such circumstances, he was absolutely certain that he could escape unscathed.

However, the current positions of Jieyin and Zhunti are affected by some special rule.

Two spatial passages were formed, connecting Houtu and Hongjun, intending to switch their positions with two people on the other side of the passage.

How is this possible? !
If Houtu and Hongjun were to come, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?
The cultivation levels of Jieyin and Zhunti are nothing in the Hunyuan realm, and Zhunti is even more seriously injured, so he cannot have any effect on Yangmei at all.

But Houtu and Hongjun are different; their cultivation levels are among the best in the Hunyuan realm.

In the primordial world, the two of them were also the representatives of the Earthly Dao and the Heavenly Dao, further enhancing their strength.

If they were to switch places with Jieyin and Zhunti, Yangmei would have to consider how to escape.

The slightest carelessness could lead to total defeat, so Yang Mei dared not be careless. He hurriedly mobilized his spatial power to destroy the two spatial channels.

Although he didn't know what method Yang Xuan had used to bypass the spatial path he controlled and create two spatial passages, he was the master of the surrounding space. How could he possibly fail to prevent those two spatial passages from forming?

As his thoughts shifted, the spatial passage behind Jieyin and Zhunti began to tremble violently, making it impossible to switch the positions of Jieyin, Zhunti, Houtu, and Hongjun.

"I didn't expect you to give me so many surprises. It's just a pity that your cultivation level is still a bit lacking, so you can only give me some surprises."

Seeing that the two spatial passages had stopped working, Yang Mei's smile returned.

But when he looked at Yang Xuan, he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

"Ok?"

To his surprise, Yang Xuan's figure vanished from his spot and reappeared in front of Demon Ancestor Rahu.

Only then did he realize that he had fallen into a trap. Yang Xuan's talk of changing the royal carriage did not mean swapping the positions of Jieyin, Zhunti, Houtu, and Hongjun.

With his eyebrows raised and his eyes in control of the surrounding space, how could such an obvious commotion be kept secret?
Yang Xuan did this only to attract Yang Mei's attention. His real purpose was to make a deal with the air in front of Luo Hou and exchange positions.

"Ha! They're overestimating themselves!"

He raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly, showing no concern whatsoever. He continued to disrupt the space, resisting the threads of fate binding him, preparing to escape this place, without a care for Rahu.

Among all the saints of the primordial world, Yang Xuan was the least senior, having attained sainthood in just a few eons.

Whether in terms of cultivation or combat power, he is at the bottom of the Hunyuan realm, even inferior to Zhunti.

Zhunti couldn't even last a single move against Rahu. Even without Yangmei's assistance, Rahu could easily defeat Zhunti.

Yang Xuan's cultivation level was not even as high as Zhunti's, yet he went to stop Luo Hou on his own. Wasn't that courting death? Did he really think that the God-Slaying Spear in Luo Hou's hand was something to be trifled with?
The Tongtian Sect Leader, Yuanshi Tianzun, and others also had slight changes in expression, feeling uneasy and... puzzled.

They couldn't understand why Yang Xuan, who was always cautious, would act so rashly this time.

Based on Yang Xuan's past practices, he should have switched places with Tongtian Jiaozhu or Yuanshi Tianzun, letting them stop Luo Hou, instead of Yang Xuan going there himself.

"Could it be that Yang Xuan's supernatural ability has some limitation, and in reality can only change his own position?"

After much thought, this was the only possibility they could come up with, which made them even more anxious.

It's one thing if Zhunti gets injured, but if Yang Xuan is also injured here, where will their face be?

Moreover, now that Yang Xuan has gone in, it would be unreasonable for them to just stand by and watch.

The Tongtian Sect Leader and the Primordial Heavenly Lord exchanged a glance and focused their energy on Yang Mei, hoping to at least make Luo Hou more cautious and not dare to do anything to Yang Xuan.

But before they could make a move, a new situation arose with Luo Hou and Yang Xuan.

When the Demon Lord Rahu saw Yang Xuan suddenly appear, he was first slightly taken aback, and then his face showed disdain.

Although Zhunti's cultivation level was not very high, he was still a veteran Hunyuan cultivator. He was instantly killed by Zhunti. Yang Xuan had just entered the Hunyuan realm, so how could he be a match for him?

Without wasting words, Luo Hou twirled the God-Slaying Spear in his hand, aimed it at Yang Xuan in front of him, and without uttering a word, mobilized the pure magic power within his body and thrust it forward fiercely.

The God-Slaying Spear was half a spiritual treasure of Rahu, and it can also be listed among the supreme treasures. It contains the true meaning of the Great Dao of Destruction and is a first-class killing treasure in the chaos.

If struck by it, even a Grand Luo Immortal would suffer severe damage.

Moreover, Luo Hou was in a hurry to leave and had no time to waste; he would strike with all his might the moment he made a move.

"die!"

Luo Hou's eyes flashed with a fierce light; he was absolutely confident that he could severely injure Yang Xuan with a single move.

clang--!
But at this critical moment, a small bronze bell suddenly appeared in front of Rahu, blocking his seemingly inevitable shot.

"The Chaos Bell?"

Luo Hou was slightly taken aback, then his eyes widened, and his face showed disbelief.

"What kind of supernatural power is this? Why did I forget that the Chaos Bell was in your possession?!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present looked on incredulously.

It was only at this moment that they remembered that Yang Xuan had appeared above Mount Sumeru with the Chaos Bell above his head, freezing the surrounding spacetime and immobilizing Rahu in place.

But at some point, they all forgot about the Chaos Bell, as if they had never seen it before.

Even the Hunyuan beings present were in the same situation.

Yang Xuan had unknowingly interfered with their perception!

Yang Xuan's methods are a bit too numerous, aren't they? He summons the River of Destiny to descend, wields the Chaos Bell, and even possesses some kind of supernatural power to bypass space and change positions.

Is this... really someone who has just broken through to the Hunyuan realm?
"not good!"

Luo Hou didn't know how Yang Xuan had done it, but he knew he had fallen into a trap.

Just based on his possession of the Chaos Bell, Yang Xuan is definitely not someone to be trifled with.

If he were still thinking about severely injuring Yang Xuan at this point, he would probably be left here.

Without any hesitation, Rahu transformed into a cloud of black mist once more, attempting to merge into the surrounding void.

Although he stopped and thrust his spear at Yang Xuan, he never actually stopped trying to escape.

Even with the backlash from heaven and earth, he still achieved further progress. Unless he could freeze time and space, he could leave at any time.

"Bye now!"

Luo Hou snorted coldly, and the black mist he had transformed into became increasingly faint.

clang--!
But at that moment, another bell rang, and the space-time around Rahu was completely frozen, rendering him unable to move.

"Damn it, why did I forget about the Chaos Bell again?!"

Luo Hou was both shocked and furious. Just a moment ago, Yang Xuan had used the Chaos Bell to block his spear, but the next moment, he had forgotten about the existence of the Chaos Bell.

This feeling is not like memories being erased, but more like the traces of the Chaos Bell's existence being wiped away.

"destiny?!"

Luo Hou sensed something and looked at the River of Fate that had somehow appeared behind him, guessing Yang Xuan's methods.

clang--!
At this moment, another bell rang, and only then did Luo Hou see that the Chaos Bell had arrived above his head, carrying immense power, and was smashing down on him.

Prior to this, Rahu had no awareness of the Chaos Bell and was therefore unprepared, and the surrounding spacetime was frozen.

Faced with the sudden descent of the Chaos Bell, how could Rahu possibly resist?
In the end, he could only watch as the Chaos Bell smashed onto his head, slamming him into the depths of the River of Fate with a 'plop'.

The Demon Ancestor Rahu, who had just severely injured Zhunti and whose arrogance was overwhelming, was suppressed by Yang Xuan in the depths of the River of Destiny.

The beings of the primordial world were all dumbfounded as they stared at the young Taoist standing calmly in the void, clad in a bright red robe. (End of Chapter)