Primordial Era: I, Tongtian, will slay all enemies!

The moment the Western Cult descended, a golden light stretched for ten thousand miles, and the overwhelming pressure caused the heavens and earth to change color.

Everyone stared in disbelief, their astonishment evident. A shadow crossed Nuwa's eyes as she thought to herself, "These two bald monks have actually regained their cultivation; they deserve to die."

Zhunti and Jieyin remained calm, unleashing their full power. Their holy might surged like a raging torrent, sweeping outwards wave after wave.

In an instant, most of the human soldiers and cultivators were crushed to the ground as if by an invisible mountain, unable to stand up.

Their faces showed pain, their bodies trembled under the immense pressure, and some even bled from their seven orifices; the scene was like a living hell.

The auspicious dragon circled around Nuwa, roaring furiously. Its power combined with Nuwa's might, resisting the overwhelming divine might.

Seeing this, Yuanshi Tianzun also released his own power, wanting to surpass Nuwa and the others in terms of momentum.

With the arrival of Yuanshi Tianzun, the situation instantly became unbalanced, and Nuwa's side immediately fell into a disadvantageous position. The pressure was even greater, and Nuwa felt as if she were being harassed, and she was extremely anxious.

"Humans disrespect the sages and besiege my Kunlun Mountain. Junior Sister Nuwa, don't you have an explanation for this humble Taoist?" His voice echoed between heaven and earth, containing boundless majesty.

"Even though you are a sage, you cannot protect your own disciples. Your disciples from the Chan Sect have trespassed into my royal palace and attempted to abduct my son. Shouldn't this matter be investigated?"

Di Xin was filled with resentment towards the evil deeds of the disciples of the Chan Sect. He knew that he could not back down now, even if he was facing a sage. This was his face, and the face of the human race.

The Primordial Celestial Lord looked displeased. "Since you are unwilling to apologize and make compensation, then you may stay here." A murderous glint flashed in his eyes, and he had already decided to kill.

Just as Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti were about to make their move, the atmosphere around Kunlun Mountain suddenly became strange.

A sinister aura and malevolent energy spread from all directions, causing the earth to shake violently. Suddenly, a huge crack appeared in the earth, from which tens of thousands of ghostly soldiers flew out.

These ghostly soldiers were dressed in black armor, wielding gleaming weapons, and exuding an aura of death.

Following the ghostly soldiers, several thousand tall and robust members of the Wu tribe filed out, their muscles bulging and their eyes gleaming with a wild light. The leading shamans, Jiufeng and Xingtian, were particularly imposing.

Upon seeing this, Yuanshi Tianzun and the others instantly became alert, and couldn't help but marvel inwardly.

"Why are the Witch Clan here? How dare they interfere in this matter! Aren't they incredibly audacious? Aren't they afraid of being wiped out by their teacher, or has Nuwa promised them some benefits?"

A moment later, Houtu Niangniang descended in her true form beside Nuwa, with the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation faintly appearing behind her.

Upon seeing this, Yuanshi Tianzun immediately rebuked, "Houtu, how dare you! Instead of properly guarding your underworld, what are you doing here! Don't forget the Dao Ancestor's rule that you can only guard the underworld!"

Yuanshi Tianzun never expected Houtu to suddenly appear, which completely disrupted his plans.

Upon hearing this, Houtu Niangniang immediately activated the power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

In an instant, the weather changed dramatically. Dark clouds filled the sky, making it as gloomy as night, and the oppressive atmosphere made everyone present feel breathless.

A fierce wind howled and swept across the sky, giving Yuanshi and the Western Religion a rude awakening.

"Why should I need your instructions on my actions? I have rendered meritorious service to the primordial world by transforming into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, so why can't I leave the Underworld? If you don't give humanity an explanation today, the Underworld will not rest until you have done so!"

"What does the human race have to do with your underworld? Houtu, you have overstepped your bounds!"

"My Wu clan has always maintained good relations with the human race. The affairs of the human race are the affairs of the Wu clan and the underworld. Your disciples of the Chan sect have committed numerous evil deeds, yet you have shown favoritism towards them. Today, I will definitely seek justice."

Seeing the situation was dire, Yuanshi Tianzun immediately transmitted his voice to Laozi, "Elder brother, Kunlun Mountain is in trouble. Please lend a helping hand and suppress the invaders!"

At Laozi's place on Shouyang Mountain, Laozi was leisurely drinking his tea, completely ignoring Yuanshi's pleas for help.

Danxing, standing to the side, looked at Laozi, picked up the tea in front of him, took a sip, and said, "Fellow Daoist Laozi, aren't you going to help your brother? Wouldn't that be too heartless?"

Laozi glanced at Shan Xing and said, "Fellow Daoist Shan Xing is here. How can I possibly go? Besides, I have no intention of getting involved. Let everything be as it may."

Upon hearing this, Shan Xing burst into laughter, "Fellow Daoist Laozi is a supreme sage. How many people in the primordial world can do anything to you? Moreover, as the eldest disciple of the Dao Ancestor, shouldn't you be bringing this great calamity back on track?"

Laozi frowned slightly after hearing this. "The Great Dao is fifty, the Heavenly Evolution is forty-nine, and one is missing. Even if the Great Shang Clan is eliminated, they may still have a glimmer of hope, right? Or is it that you lack confidence in yourself, fellow Daoist?"

"The Supreme One is ruthless, specializing in the Way of Non-Action. Do you even understand the Way of the Intercepting Sect to seize a sliver of life? Or is it that you intend to assist the Tongtian Sect Leader? Where is your third brother?"

"Fellow Daoist, all roads lead to the Great Dao. I have only dabbled in them. As I have said, I do not wish to participate in the Investiture of the Gods, nor do I wish to watch my brothers kill each other."

"So, fellow Daoist, in this great calamity, whom will you help? Your third brother, your second brother, or perhaps you will choose to protect yourself?"

Laozi remained expressionless. "The Dao Ancestor said that a sage should not intervene, therefore I will not. But do you think you can win by helping humanity?"

After hearing this, Shan Xing stood up, looked out the window, and murmured, "Who knows? But I will not lose, nor can I afford to lose."

After hearing this, Laozi stopped talking to Shan Xing and shouted outside, "Where is Xuandu?"

Upon hearing this, Xuandu immediately ran over, bowed deeply, and asked, "Master, what are your instructions?"

"Du, the great calamity is approaching; it is both a crisis and an opportunity. Take the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda and the Taiji Diagram and go down the mountain." With that, Laozi handed the two treasures to Xuandu.

Xuandu looked surprised. "Master, is this disciple going down the mountain to help Second Master Uncle? Or is it to spread the teachings of my Humanistic Sect?"

He felt somewhat uneasy, unsure of his teacher's intentions. Moreover, the human race was flourishing under Emperor Xin's rule, so he did not want to be enemies with the Shang Dynasty. After all, he was also a human, and he wanted to see the human race prosper.

"I have told you everything about the Great Tribulation. As a human, it doesn't matter who you help. I will protect you in everything. Go ahead and do it without any worries."

Xuandu bowed deeply and left Shouyang Mountain.

"Fellow Daoist, are you asking Xuandu to descend the mountain because you don't want your disciple to inherit your mantle?"

"Even the heartless have feelings. Xuandu is naturally dull and the path of heartlessness is not suitable for him. This great calamity may allow him to find his own path."

At Kunlun Mountain, the atmosphere was extremely tense, with both sides remaining deadlocked and neither willing to give in first.

When Yuanshi Tianzun saw that Laozi did not reply, he had no choice but to start threatening that if the two sides went to war, they would both be severely injured, so he did not want to start a war.

"Junior Sister Nuwa, you should think this through. The human army can't stop the disciples of our two sects. The Underworld will be overwhelmed again."

Nuwa was furious. She knew that what Yuanshi Tianzun said was true. With Hongjun's support, the Western Sect alone had four Quasi-Saints.

Although cultivators are not allowed to kill mortals, this was a human army's initiative to attack Kunlun Mountain. Therefore, even if the two sects destroyed the human army, it would only be in self-defense.

Just as the two sides were about to go to war, another unexpected event occurred, and a bloody atmosphere rose between heaven and earth once again.

The stench of blood was so strong it was almost tangible, and the pungent smell made everyone feel nauseous.

Suddenly, a blood-red cloud appeared in the sky, and figures could be faintly seen moving within it.