Honghuang: Eat a Hunyuan Daluo

Chapter 279 The Holy Lotus Sect Enters Tribulation, the Xuan Turtle Battles the Kunpeng

The Heavenly Court, the residence of the Purple Star Emperor.

Jin Ling was in seclusion, intending to use the Heavenly Court's fortune to advance further and sever the last remaining obsession. Suddenly, she heard Wen Zhong's prayer in her ears.

Jin Ling slowly opened her eyes and replied, "What is it, disciple?"

Upon hearing his master's response, Wen Zhong quickly said, "Master, I am currently in the North Sea."

Wen Zhong told Jin Ling about Yuan Futong's rebellion and his possible connection with the demon master Kunpeng.

After listening, Jin Ling sighed and said, "Alas! Kunpeng can't sit still anymore?"

"Master, is it really the Demon Master Kunpeng behind Yuan Futong?"

"Yes, this great calamity of the gods involves the ownership of a wisp of primordial purple energy. No one in the primordial world who intends to become a saint can resist the temptation of primordial purple energy."

Wen Zhong fell silent. This was none other than the Demon Master Kunpeng!

If it were just a simple rebellion by Yuan Futong, Wen Zhong would not have been afraid in the slightest.

But adding Kunpeng changes everything. Kunpeng was among the top five in the Heavenly Court of the Demon Race when it was at its zenith. He was a veteran Quasi-Saint in the prehistoric world. How could he possibly deal with such a person?

"Wen Zhong, you can directly send troops to attack Yuan Futong. As for Kunpeng, I will inform Master and have Master..." Before Jin Ling finished speaking, she received Tongtian's decree.

The decree contained only one sentence: "Focus on your cultivation and do not ask about anything else; your master will handle it."

Jin Ling finally felt relieved.

She turned and relayed these words to Wen Zhong, then continued her seclusion.

With the support of the Jie Sect, Wen Zhong felt reassured and reorganized his army to begin suppressing Yuan Futong's rebellion.

Yuan Futong's rebel army was being driven back in defeat and was on the verge of being completely crushed when the giant bird with the bloodline of Kunpeng reappeared.

He flapped his wings at the army below, and a terrifying gale swept in, threatening to annihilate Wen Zhong's army.

"Tsk tsk, a stinky bird with a little bit of Kunpeng blood dares to be so arrogant. Let me have a go at you!" As he spoke, a beam of light interwoven with yin and yang energies descended from the heavens.

The light seemed harmless; on the contrary, it gave people a sense of peace and tranquility.

However, when the light fell on the giant bird with the bloodline of Kunpeng, the giant bird, which was at the Great Luo realm, didn't even have time to let out a scream before turning into a pool of blood.

The battlefield fell silent instantly.

Both Wen Zhong's side and Yuan Futong's side were stunned by what they saw.

That bird was a Grand Luo Golden Immortal! Anyone who achieves Grand Luo status must have some means of survival. How could it be so easily killed? What exactly is this black and white intertwined light?
"Wen Zhong, what are you daydreaming about? Hurry up and get to work! I'm still waiting to go to Chaoge to get promoted and receive a higher rank!" The voice from the heavens rang out again, but this time it was tinged with impatience.

Wen Zhong was overjoyed. This powerful figure had actually come to help him, and it seemed he even wanted to join the Great Shang Dynasty. This was wonderful! A truly wonderful thing!
Wen Zhong immediately ordered his troops to launch a full-scale attack.

Without the giant bird to block their way, Wen Zhong's army advanced with unstoppable momentum, and Yuan Futong's rebel army was soon driven to the brink of defeat.

At this moment, in the Northern Underworld, above the Demon Master's Palace, a middle-aged man dressed in a dark green Taoist robe stood with his hands behind his back, and the person standing opposite him was none other than the famous Demon Master Kunpeng.

After Kunpeng sensed that his descendant had been killed, he wanted to take action, but he was stopped by someone.

Kunpeng could clearly sense that the middle-aged man in the dark green Taoist robe in front of him was of similar cultivation level to him. However, this middle-aged man was on the path of proving the Dao through the laws, and his cultivation level was at the peak of the Hunyuan Golden Immortal. Moreover, he felt that this person's aura was somewhat familiar, but he could not distinguish it for the moment.

"When did such a powerful being appear in the primordial world? Why have I never seen him before? Could he be an old monster that existed before the Dragon-Phoenix Calamity?" Kunpeng wondered to himself.

Of course, Kunpeng was not afraid of the person in front of him. He was also a veteran Quasi-Saint, the most outstanding innate saint in the prehistoric world. Kunpeng was confident that even if he couldn't beat the Saint, no one below him could catch up with him. Even the Saint in the chaos couldn't do anything to him.

With this confidence, Kunpeng asked indifferently, "Who are you? Why are you blocking my way?"

The middle-aged man in a dark green Taoist robe chuckled and said, "My name is Xuan Gui, and I am the vice leader of the Holy Lotus Sect. I have come here today on the orders of the sect leader to tell Fellow Daoist Kunpeng to stay at home with peace of mind. This is also the intention of the Shangqing Sage. Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, do you understand?"

When Kunpeng heard the name Xuan Turtle, he couldn't help but think of his former neighbor, the Xuan Turtle of the North Sea.

This guy calls himself a Xuan Turtle, could he be related to the Xuan Turtle of the North Sea?
As for the idea that the Taoist priest in front of him was a transformed North Sea Black Tortoise, Kunpeng didn't even consider that possibility.

In Kunpeng's view, the North Sea Black Tortoise was completely manipulated by the Heavenly Dao and could not transform into human form at all.

Besides, the North Sea Black Tortoise disappeared in the North Sea more than a dozen eons ago, and most likely perished. How could it be this person?

Even though the person in front of him was a descendant of the Xuan Turtle clan, Kunpeng did not intend to give him a friendly face, because this guy actually came to put pressure on him on behalf of Bai Jing and Tongtian!

Kunpeng was utterly disdainful of this. The three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man had an agreement that the Sages could not intervene during the Investiture of the Gods. Since the Sages could not descend in person, what did Kunpeng have to fear?

Kunpeng immediately said, "The Three Paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man have said that sages should not interfere in the Investiture of the Gods. Are Sage Bai Jing and Sage Tongtian going against the will of the Three Paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man?"

Upon hearing Kunpeng's words, the Xuan Turtle smiled.

Before he set off, the leader had told him that Kunpeng was treacherous and would most likely use the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man to make a fuss.

It seems the cult leader was right after all.

"Since that's the case, Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, how about we have a battle in the Chaos?"

The Xuan Turtle was not a brave or fierce creature, but having just transformed into human form, it was in a state of excitement and naturally would not miss this opportunity to fight.

Not long ago, when Jinling was preparing to inform Tongtian that Kunpeng had begun to interfere in the Investiture of the Gods, Tongtian was discussing the Dao with Bai Jing on Yingzhou Immortal Island.

Tongtian sensed the situation on Jinling's side and was just about to go back to arrange for his disciples when Bai Jing stopped him. Bai Jing told Tongtian that the Xuan Turtle had just transformed and wanted to stretch its muscles and bones. In addition, Kong Xuan's younger brother, Dapeng, had broken through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, meeting Bai Jing's requirements. It was time for Dapeng to make his debut.

So Bai Jing told Tongtian to stop interfering in the matter and that he would send a disciple to handle it.

Tongtian was happy to have some free time, so he readily accepted the offer.

So Bai Jing summoned the Black Tortoise and the Roc, ordering them to go to the North Sea to support Wen Zhong. He also sent the Roc directly to Chaoge to serve as an official, which led to the scene just now. When the Roc heard the Black Tortoise challenge him to a battle, he showed no fear, coldly snorting, "Then let it be a battle of chaos!"

After speaking, Kunpeng rode the Demon Master's Palace directly to the Chaos. The Demon Master's Palace was not only Kunpeng's residence but also a magic weapon he had refined himself. It was both offensive and defensive, comparable to a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. The fact that he would ride this treasure to the Chaos showed how much Kunpeng valued the Xuan Turtle.

The black tortoise didn't care about this, smiled, and flew into the chaos.

In the primordial chaos not far from the primordial world, the Xuan Turtle and the Kunpeng faced off.

Both are enormous monsters, inspiring awe and fear.

When Kunpeng was in its Kun form, its body was so large that it could cover half of the North Sea, and its scales rolled up and stirred up huge waves; when it transformed into Peng, its wings spread out like clouds hanging from the sky, covering the sky and the sun, and a single flap of its wings could tear the void apart.

As for the Xuan Turtle, its power was no less formidable. Its four limbs were as thick as pillars supporting the sky. In the past, when Mount Buzhou collapsed, if Bai Jing hadn't used the Jianmu tree to replace the collapsed Mount Buzhou to support the heavens and the earth, the Xuan Turtle would have had its four legs cut off and used as a pillar to support the sky.

Aside from its four limbs, the Xuan Turtle's greatest asset is undoubtedly its shell, which it has refined for countless years, making it indestructible and impossible for even a saint to break.

The Xuan Turtle and the Kunpeng can be considered among the strongest cultivators below the level of a saint, and both of them have certain methods to restrain a saint for a short period of time.

In the chaos, the mist surged and spacetime distorted. The two of them, without prior agreement, chose to transform into human form.

Kunpeng transformed into a giant roc, its wings spread wide, its feathers gleaming like blades, and its eyes radiating an arrogant disdain for the world.

The black tortoise slowly transformed into the form of a black tortoise from the North Sea, its entire body pitch black, with natural Dao patterns engraved on its shell, as if it were a supreme treasure that carried the laws of heaven and earth.

Kunpeng stared at the Xuan Turtle before him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He then blurted out, "It's you! You actually broke free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao and successfully transformed into human form?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Gui chuckled and said, "It's all thanks to Saint Bai Jing's help."

"Bai Jing? So, when you disappeared back then, he was the one who sent you out of the prehistoric world?"

The Xuan Turtle nodded, and without saying anything more, it suddenly raised one of its giant claws and slammed it down on the Kunpeng with overwhelming force.

With a flap of its wings, the Kunpeng moved like lightning, instantly dodging the attack. Then, it soared into the sky, its sharp claws tearing through the chaotic air currents, heading straight for the Xuan Turtle.

The two engaged in a fierce battle with their true forms. The Xuan Turtle stomped its four limbs on the ground, each step causing the void to rumble. The Dao patterns on its shell flickered, releasing beams of dark light that seemed to be chains, attempting to entangle the Kunpeng.

The Kunpeng, with its unparalleled speed, traversed the chaos, its wings whipping up violent wind blades, each capable of slicing through mountains.

The Xuan Turtle remained calm and unhurried. Its shell trembled slightly, and the wind blades that struck the shell only left shallow marks before dissipating.

Upon seeing this, Kunpeng's eyes flashed with cold light, and he opened his mouth to let out a deafening roar. The roar transformed into sound waves that swept over, attempting to shatter the Xuan Turtle's defenses.

The Xuan Turtle remained unmoved, opening its massive mouth to spew out a jet of pitch-black water. This jet contained the extreme cold power from the depths of the North Sea, instantly freezing a large area of ​​chaotic air currents, and heading straight for the Kunpeng.

With a snap of its wings, the Kunpeng suddenly rose higher, dodging the water column, and then swooped down, its sharp claws aimed straight for the Xuan Turtle's head.

The Xuan Turtle reacted extremely quickly, its head retracting and its shell spinning violently, transforming into a black whirlwind that rushed towards the Kunpeng.

The two collided with a deafening roar, bursting forth with blinding light from the chaos.

The two sides exchanged blows for dozens of rounds, their chaotic energy scattering and collapsing, yet they were still unable to gain the upper hand.

Although the Kunpeng was fast, it could not break through the Xuan Turtle's defense; while the Xuan Turtle was incredibly strong, it could not catch the Kunpeng's shadow.

Realizing that the battle between the two main characters was unlikely to be a decisive one, they simultaneously transformed into human form as if by telepathy.

The Kunpeng transformed into a middle-aged man wearing a black feather robe, his brows furrowed with arrogance. A Sky-Piercing Shuttle appeared in his hand, a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, its entire body radiating light and exuding a sharp aura capable of tearing apart heaven and earth.

With a swift movement, he summoned the Demon Master's Palace, his demonic energy surging and transforming into countless phantoms that pressed down on the Xuan Turtle.

The Xuan Turtle transformed into a middle-aged man dressed in a green Taoist robe, his aura as steady as a mountain. He raised his hand and summoned the Twelve-Petal Creation White Lotus of the Holy Lotus Sect. The white lotus bloomed, and the twelve petals emitted a soft light, each petal containing the power of creation and purification.

Then, the Xuan Turtle removed its shell, which transformed into a huge black shield with Dao patterns flowing across its surface, making it indestructible.

The battle erupted again. Kunpeng, wielding the Sky-Piercing Shuttle, moved like a ghost, instantly unleashing hundreds of shuttle shadows, each carrying the power to shatter the void, aimed directly at the Xuan Turtle's vitals. The Xuan Turtle swung its shell shield, blocking all the shuttle shadows.

The white lotus floated in front of him, its petals trembling slightly, releasing rays of white light to counterattack the Kunpeng.

Kunpeng snorted coldly, unleashing the Demon Master's Technique to its fullest extent. A phantom of a Peng bird appeared behind him, flapping its wings to stir up a gale, attempting to tear apart the white lotus's defenses.

Not to be outdone, the Xuan Turtle slammed its shell shield out, creating a streak of black light as it collided head-on with the phantom of the Peng bird.

With a deafening roar, waves of air surged through the chaos, and both sides retreated several steps.

Taking advantage of the situation, Kunpeng created distance, and the Sky-Breaking Shuttle flew out of his hand, transforming into a shooting star with extreme speed, piercing straight into the chest of the Xuan Turtle.

The Xuan Turtle formed hand seals, and the white lotus instantly enlarged. The twelve petals of the lotus closed, trapping the Sky-Breaking Shuttle within, emitting bursts of roaring sounds.

The two fought for hundreds of rounds, their moves becoming increasingly fierce. Kunpeng used its speed and the power of its spiritual treasures to constantly move and attack, trying to find an opening in the Xuan Turtle; while the Xuan Turtle used its white lotus and shell to defend and counterattack steadily, with the power of creation and its defensive stance complementing each other.

Gradually, Kunpeng's aura became somewhat unstable. Although the Sky-Breaking Shuttle's attacks were fierce, it was unable to break through the double defense of the white lotus and the tortoise shell, and its stamina gradually ran out.

A hint of resentment flashed in Kunpeng's eyes; he hadn't expected to be at a disadvantage.

But Kunpeng is well-versed in the art of survival; if he can't win, he'll naturally run away.

Then Kunpeng suddenly put away the Sky-Breaking Shuttle, his figure flickered, and he transformed into his true form as a Peng bird. With a flap of his wings, he fled into the depths of chaos at unparalleled speed, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye. Clearly, he chose to create distance and use his speed advantage to retreat back to the primordial world.

The Xuan Turtle did not pursue, knowing that it could not catch up with Kunpeng. Not to mention it, even a saint in the chaos could not stop Kunpeng.

The black tortoise sighed, quietly put away the white lotus and its shell, and transformed into human form, standing in place.

The Xuan Turtle was quite satisfied with the battle; it not only stretched its muscles and bones but also caught up with its "old neighbor," though unfortunately, the neighbor wasn't very friendly to it.

(End of this chapter)