Primordial Era: Starting by overwhelming the Sages, Hongjun was stunned!

"With my current strength, if I were to encounter Zhunti again..."

A cold glint flashed in Kong Xuan's eyes.

If they were to fight again, he was 70% confident that he could completely eliminate Zhunti!

Even if the opponent possesses the power of a saint and is immortal.

When the divine light of the Great Dao is combined with the perfect Five Elements Laws, its power will increase several times over!

What will be severed is not just the branches of the Seven Treasures Tree, but its very essence!

However, just as Kong Xuan was making his calculations, a thought suddenly struck him.

The Vice Leader's token between his brows trembled slightly.

A massive influx of information flooded my mind.

That was a resonance between the fortunes of the Jie Sect and the fortunes of the Shang Dynasty.

"Is the Shang Dynasty's fortune... rapidly waning?"

Kong Xuan's expression changed slightly.

He immediately closed his eyes, and his consciousness followed the connection in the deputy leader's order, spreading towards Chaoge.

Through layers of cause and effect, across thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.

He "saw" it.

Above Chaoge, the Qi Yun Xuan Bird, which had been circling, now had dim wings and was crying mournfully.

The golden pillar of fortune that once enveloped the entire territory of the Shang Dynasty has now shrunk by 30% and continues to decline.

"This rate of weakening...something's not right."

Kong Xuan frowned deeply.

According to the original trajectory of the Investiture of the Gods, although the fortune of the Shang Dynasty was declining, the process was relatively slow.

Especially after Wen Zhong took charge of Chaoge and the disciples of the Jie Sect came down the mountain one after another to help, the decline was slowed down.

But now...

"Has the Xiqi army and the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect accelerated?"

Kong Xuan instantly understood.

It must be that the Primordial Celestial Venerable sensed something and ordered a strong attack!

His consciousness shifted again, sweeping across various parts of Jin'ao Island.

Sure enough, the cave dwellings of Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortals, and others were completely empty, devoid of any trace of life.

Only faint spatial fluctuations remained in front of the cave entrance, indicating that they had left not long ago.

"They have already descended the mountain to aid the Shang Dynasty..."

Kong Xuan understood.

This was arranged by the Tongtian Sect Leader.

The fate of the Jie Sect was intertwined with that of the Shang Dynasty; if the Shang Dynasty fell, the Jie Sect would inevitably decline.

Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortals of Sanxiao, and others are all elites of the Jie Sect with formidable strength. With their assistance, they can at least hold off the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect for a period of time.

But soon the sage will step down.

"But that's not enough."

Kong Xuan slowly stood up.

The Taoist robe fluttered without wind, and a chaotic halo of light flowed around his body.

He could sense that the connection between the Vice-Sect Leader's decree and the Shang Dynasty's destiny was becoming weaker.

This is not a good sign.

Once the fortunes of the Shang Dynasty fall below a certain critical point, his position as the deputy leader will also be affected.

After all, the fate of the Jie Sect and the fate of the Shang Dynasty were already intertwined.

"I can't go into seclusion any longer."

Kong Xuan took a deep breath, and in a flash, disappeared into the side hall.

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The main hall of Biyou Palace.

The Tongtian Sect Leader stood with his hands behind his back in front of the palace, the Four Swords of Zhuxian hanging behind him, their sword intent soaring to the sky.

His gaze pierced through the void and landed outside Jin'ao Island.

There, several figures were soaring through the air; they were Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortals, and others who were descending the mountain.

"Master."

Daoist Duobao entered from outside the hall, his expression solemn:

"Junior Brother Zhao and the Three Immortal Sisters have already descended the mountain and are heading to Chuanyun Pass."

"Just now, Jiang Ziya gave the order that the Xiqi army should launch a strong attack on Chuanyun Pass at midnight tonight."

The Grand Master of Heaven slowly nodded:

"I am aware of this."

He turned to look at Duobao:

"You should get ready too."

Duobao was taken aback:

"What does Master mean...?"

The Master of Heaven's gaze was profound:

"Once Chuanyun Pass is breached, Jinji Ridge will be reached."

"The garrison commander of Jinji Ridge is Kong Xuan."

"But Kong Xuan is currently in seclusion. If the Xiqi army arrives, he must come out of seclusion to meet them in battle."

Duobao was shocked:

"That sect leader's seclusion..."

"It's over."

A voice suddenly came from outside the hall.

Kong Xuan's figure emerged from the void and stepped into the hall.

His aura was restrained, yet he gave people a sense of unfathomable depth.

Standing there, it seemed as if it had merged with the heavens and earth.

The chaotic Daoist aura flickered in his eyes, and the pressure of the perfected Five Elements Laws made Duobao feel apprehensive, even though he deliberately restrained it.

"Vice Leader?"

Duobao was startled and carefully examined Kong Xuan.

Upon seeing this, his pupils shrank dramatically.

Kong Xuan's cultivation level has actually fallen from the peak of Quasi-Saint to... the peak of Hunyuan Golden Immortal?

No, that's not right.

That wasn't a fall.

As a quasi-saint at the peak, how sharp are Duobao's eyes?

He could sense that although Kong Xuan's current realm was at the same level as that of a Quasi-Saint, his Daoist essence was purer and his foundation was more solid.

In particular, the aura of perfect harmony of the Five Elements made him feel oppressed.

"You...discontinued your cultivation and had to start over?"

Duobao lost his voice.

The Master of Heaven smiled slightly:

"It seems we've gained quite a bit."

Kong Xuan cupped his hands in greeting:

"I have successfully completed my mission."

He looked at Duobao, then at the Tongtian Sect Leader:

"Just now, we sensed the rapid decline of the Shang Dynasty's fortunes. The Xiqi army will launch a strong attack on Chuanyun Pass at midnight tonight."

"Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortals, and others have already descended the mountain, but I'm afraid they won't be able to stop them."

The Master of Heaven nodded:

"Yuanshi is getting anxious."

His eyes flashed with the light of a sword:

"During your three days of seclusion, Jin'ao Island was completely concealed by the Zhuxian Sword Formation, and he must have noticed something was amiss."

"Given his personality, he would never sit idly by and watch you break through safely."

Kong Xuan sneered:

"So you forced the Xiqi army to speed up, compelling me to leave the pass?"

"Exactly."

The Grand Master of Heaven slowly said:

"As the commander-in-chief of Sanshan Pass, you have a duty to fulfill."

"If the Xiqi army attacks Jinji Ridge, but you are not inside the pass, the Shang Dynasty's fortune will surely turn against you."

"At that time, your seclusion will surely fail, and your foundation may even be damaged."

What a clever scheme!

Kong Xuan felt an even greater chill in his heart.

As expected of the cunning and shrewd Yuanshi Tianzun, this move struck directly at his Achilles' heel.

"In that case, I will leave the pass and meet those twelve Golden Immortals."

A murderous glint flashed in Kong Xuan's eyes.

The Five Elements Laws were perfected, and the divine light and power of the Great Dao surged.

"No rush."

The Master of Heaven waved his hand:

"With Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals assisting us, Chuanyun Pass can hold out for at least three days."

"For the next three days, you should consolidate your realm and familiarize yourself with the Five Elements Laws at their full perfection."

"It's not too late for you to leave the pass once the Xiqi army has reached Jinji Ridge."

Kong Xuan was taken aback:

"What the cult leader means is..."

A profound look flashed in the eyes of the Tongtian Sect Leader:

"Yuanshi wants to force you to leave the pass, but I will not do as he wishes."

"You should stay on Jin'ao Island and cultivate for three days. Once your cultivation is completely stable, it won't be too late to go down the mountain."

"As for Golden Rooster Ridge..."

A slight smile played at the corners of his lips:

"I have my own arrangements."

Kong Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood.

The Master of Heaven is trying to buy him time.

Three days is enough time for him to fully master the Five Elements Laws and even attempt to combine them with the divine light of the Great Dao to deduce even stronger supernatural powers.

"Thank you, Master!"

Kong Xuan bowed solemnly.

The Master of Heaven waved his hand:

"Since you are the vice leader of the Jie Sect, I will naturally make plans for you."

"Go, and I will personally escort you down the mountain in three days."

"Yes."

Kong Xuan said no more and turned to leave.

Daoist Duobao watched his retreating figure, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Master, the Vice Sect Leader, he..."

"Peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm, with all Five Elements Laws perfectly perfected."

The Grand Master of Heaven slowly said:

"Now, his strength is no less than that of a saint."

"If one advances further, one can achieve the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm..."

The sword light in his eyes suddenly intensified:

"At that time, the Four Saints' formation can be broken!"

Duobao was deeply shaken.

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