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Above the North Sea, beyond the vast expanse of water.

A shadowy figure silently concealed itself amidst the dense, chaotic air currents.

It was none other than the Taoist Ran Deng.

His grey robe blended almost seamlessly into the surrounding darkness, and he held the coffin lamp in his hand.

The lamplight was dim and burned quietly, exuding a sense of desolation and concealment, completely masking his aura.

Without careful examination, its existence would be difficult to detect.

The deep eyes of the lamp were fixed on the depths of the seabed fissure below, piercing through the many barriers.

He had already arrived here.

While Xuandu was talking to the Xuan Turtle, he had already quietly lurked there, listening to everything.

When Randeng heard that Xuandu was going to recruit the North Sea Black Tortoise into the Jie Sect, he was shocked.

How could he not know the name of the Black Tortoise of the North Sea?

Those ancient beings who bear the weight of destiny have such immense karmic consequences that even sages must consider them.

Xuandu actually dared to make this request?

Does Tongtian really dare to take it?

When the decree of the Tongtian Sect Master was issued, the fortune of the Jie Sect surged, and the Xuan Turtle formally joined the sect...

A tremendous wave of emotion surged within the heart of the lamp-burning man!

"Reaching for the heavens... What a magnificent spirit!"

His thin fingers tightened slightly, and a dark light flickered in his eyes.

The Jie Sect actually dared to accept this cause and effect!

Moreover, judging from the soaring momentum of his fortune, Tongtian was not afraid at all; on the contrary, he was happy to see it happen.

"Could it be... that Tongtian truly possesses the means to defy fate and change the destiny of the Xuan Turtle?"

The thought flashed through my mind, but I suppressed it with the lamp.

impossible.

The destiny of those who uphold the heavens is predetermined by the will of heaven, and even sages find it difficult to change.

No matter how powerful one is, one is ultimately not in accordance with the Way of Heaven, so how can one truly reverse it?

"However... even so, the entry of the Xuan Turtle into the sect is more beneficial than harmful to the Jie Sect."

Ran Deng quickly calculated in his mind.

"If the merit truly falls into the hands of the Jie Sect... then the future..."

A glint of greed flashed in his eyes.

Merit, especially such great merit that supports the heavens and saves the world, is an irresistible temptation for any cultivator.

If only a little bit could be shared...

However, Ran Deng quickly composed himself.

The most important thing right now is to complete the task of learning a lesson from the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

He originally planned to wait until Xuandu left Xuan Gui's side before taking the opportunity to teach Xuandu a lesson.

As for reaching the heavens? The Primordial Beginning will handle that.

Moreover, I'm just teaching him a lesson; I doubt Tongtian would be so petty.

What Ran Deng never expected was...

Xuan Du actually broke through right in front of the Xuan Turtle?

"Late stage of Hunyuan?"

Ran Deng's pupils contracted sharply, and for the first time, a clear look of astonishment appeared on his face.

A hundred years ago, on the shores of the East China Sea, Xuandu was only in the early stages of the Primordial Chaos realm, yet he was able to withstand the sharp iron and confront the Three Saints.

A century of seclusion, and to break through to the mid-stage—that's already defying the heavens.

Now... how much time has passed?

From the time Xuandu left Jin'ao Island until now, it has only been a few days at most!

In just a short time, from the middle to the late stage?

This is beyond incredible!

"This child must possess a shocking secret!"

The lamp's eyes gleamed with a dark light, and its greed was almost impossible to conceal.

To enable a cultivator to break through realms consecutively in such a short period of time...

If he could obtain such an opportunity...

However, before he could think about it further...

Below, on the seabed, Xuandu's aura... surged once again!

"Still breaking through?"

Ran Deng trembled, almost losing control of his concealed aura.

He stared intently at the scene below, where the azure halo grew ever brighter and the Daoist aura became ever more solid.

A terrifying pressure, surpassing even the later stages and infinitely approaching the peak, is rapidly gathering!

"Peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm?"

The lamp opened its mouth, but no sound came out.

The unchanging indifference and profundity on his face shattered completely at this moment, turning into a blank and horrified expression!

From late game to peak?

Completed in one go?

How is that possible?

Even the ancient gods and demons needed a long period of accumulation to break through a minor realm.

Xuan Du... what gives him the right?

"Could it be... a Black Tortoise from the North Sea?"

Ran Deng suddenly turned his head and looked at the massive, dark golden figure deep within the crack.

"The Xuan Turtle joined the sect, receiving a boost from its own destiny? But even with this boost, there's absolutely no way a Primordial Golden Immortal could break through two realms in an instant!"

"unless......"

An even more terrifying thought flashed through Ran Deng's mind.

"Unless Xuandu's cultivation method is something completely extraordinary!"

Once the thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.

Yes!

Only in this way can we explain Xuandu's illogical breakthrough speed!

Only methods different from those of the present can transcend his understanding.

"No wonder...no wonder he has been in the Primordial Chaos realm for a hundred years, no wonder he dared to recruit hundreds of millions of humans, no wonder he wanted to recruit the Black Tortoise of the North Sea..."

A flash of understanding crossed the lamp's eyes, which then turned into greed!

If he could obtain this method of devouring...

Perhaps the quasi-saintly shackles that have plagued him for countless years can truly be broken!

Even... glimpsed the supreme holy position!

"This child... must not be allowed to live!"

The killing intent in Ran Deng's heart surged.

Xuan Du possesses too many secrets and his opportunities are too extraordinary.

If we can capture him alive and force him to reveal the method of devouring...

Then he will light the lamp and soar to the heavens!

As for the slight punishment instructed by the Primordial Celestial Venerable...

Screw that slight punishment!

With such an opportunity before us, who cares about the decrees of the sages?

As long as he does it cleanly and then disappears into the chaos, even the most powerful beings cannot harm him!

With this thought in mind, Ran Deng no longer hesitated.

He took a deep breath, held the coffin lamp to his chest, and formed a mudra with his hands.

"Buzz..."

The dim yellow lamplight suddenly flickered, and a sense of desolate stillness and death permeated the air.

Within the flickering lamplight, the faint, illusory image of a coffin could be seen, emanating a chilling aura.

The lamp is about to be lit.

Taking advantage of Xuandu's critical breakthrough moment, when his mind was focused and his defenses were at their weakest...

One strike, one kill!

No, it was capture alive!

He wanted to force out the method of devouring!

however.

Just as the lamp's magical power reached its peak and he was about to make his move.

"Buzz..."

Deep within the crack below, the North Sea Black Tortoise, which had been lying still, suddenly... raised its head.

A pair of chaotic eyes pierced through the vast ocean, through the chaotic air currents, and through layers of hidden restrictions...

It landed straight down where the lamp was hidden!

Eyes facing each other.

Ran Deng froze!

Discovered?

How is that possible?

He used the coffin lamp to conceal the secrets of heaven and hide his aura, so the North Sea Black Tortoise, who was also at the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm, should not have been able to detect it.

This North Sea Black Tortoise... it can see right through me?

Before Ran Deng could figure it out...

The enormous, mountain-like head of the North Sea Black Tortoise twitched slightly.

A divine thought containing supreme majesty exploded directly in the depths of Randeng's mind!

"roll."