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

Kong Xuan's voice came calmly:

"Master, I will lend you a hand."

"Relax your mind and focus all your energy on breaking through."

Tongtian gritted his teeth and released all the defenses within his body.

The chaotic light surged into his dantian, into his meridians, and into every inch of his flesh and blood.

The power that had been parched for countless years was restored like rain after a long drought.

A surge of blue light illuminated the entire Jin'ao Island.

It illuminated the churning chaos and dispelled the gray fog.

Wu Dang and Wu Yunxian were forced to retreat repeatedly by the light, their eyes filled with shock.

one day.

Two days.

Three days.

For three whole days and three nights, Kong Xuan's hand never left Tongtian's vest.

Fourth day.

A long howl echoed through the chaos.

Tongtian opened his eyes.

Those eyes shone like stars.

Its entire body shone with a blue light, which transformed into a radiant glow.

He stood up, his green robe fluttering in the wind, his long hair flying.

The sage of Shangqing, who had been imprisoned for countless years, has returned.

Although he has not reached the peak, he has already returned to the realm of a sage.

Tongtian turned around and bowed deeply to Kong Xuan:

"I will never forget your great kindness, fellow Daoist."

Kong Xuan helped him up:

"No need for such formalities, Master."

"The reconstruction of the Jie Sect still requires the presence of its leader."

Tongtian nodded, his eyes gleaming.

He gazed towards the Heavenly Court, his eyes filled with a chilling light:

"Investiture of the Gods..."

"My disciples should come back."

Kong Xuan nodded: "I'll accompany the leader."

Tongtian shook his head: "Fellow Daoist has already helped me too much. This time, I will go myself."

Kong Xuan looked at him and said, "The sect leader has just recovered his cultivation, and the Heavenly Court is powerful. We must not underestimate them."

Tongtiandao: "I know."

"But there are some things I need to do myself."

"Those disciples died for me."

"It is my duty to avenge them."

"It is my turn to break their prison."

Kong Xuan remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded:

"it is good."

"Then let the leader go."

"I am secretly supporting the leader."

Tongtian nodded: "Thank you."

He turned and looked at Wudang and Wuyunxian:

"You two, stay on the island."

"Wait for me to come back."

Wu Dang said eagerly, "Master, I want to go with you!"

Wu Yunxian also said, "Master, this disciple wants to go too!"

Tongtian shook his head: "No."

"You two haven't recovered your cultivation; you'd only be a burden if you went."

"Wait on the island."

"Wait until I bring your fellow disciples back."

Wu Dang and Wu Yunxian exchanged a glance and nodded reluctantly.

Tongtian took a deep breath and looked towards the Heavenly Court.

With one step, he vanished into the chaos.

heaven.

South Heaven Gate.

The Four Heavenly Kings stood on either side, holding swords and whips, exuding an imposing aura.

These days, the Heavenly Court is filled with unease and panic.

Tianpeng died, Sun Wukong ran away, and the pilgrims changed their route.

The Jade Emperor was furious, and no one in the court dared to speak out.

The Four Heavenly Kings stood there listlessly.

suddenly.

A streak of azure light sped forth from the chaos.

The light was vast, like an ocean, like the sky, like the first ray of light at the beginning of creation.

The Four Heavenly Kings' expressions changed drastically.

The Heavenly King of Growth raised his sword and shouted sternly:

"Who goes there?!"

The blue light fell before the South Heavenly Gate and transformed into a figure.

He wore a green robe, had long hair, and a stern face.

The Master of Heaven.

The four Heavenly Kings all changed color.

Reaching the heavens?!

The Sage of Shangqing?!

Wasn't he confined to Zixiao Palace by the Dao Ancestor?!

Why are you out here?!

Tongtian looked at them and said calmly:

"Summon the Jade Emperor to come out and see me."

The sound was calm, yet it was like thunder, booming in front of the South Heavenly Gate.

The Four Heavenly Kings trembled all over, not daring to move or answer.

Even those who reach the heavens are not annoyed.

He simply raised his hand.

A beam of azure light condensed in his palm.

A gentle push.

boom!

The South Heavenly Gate is shattered.

The South Heavenly Gate, which had stood for countless years and witnessed numerous battles, collapsed as easily as if it were made of paper.

Stone fragments flew everywhere, and golden light shone in all directions.

The Four Heavenly Kings were thrown hundreds of feet away by the shockwave, spitting out blood.

In the Heavenly Court, alarm bells rang loudly.

The Lingxiao Palace.

The Jade Emperor was discussing matters with the immortals.

Suddenly, a loud bang was heard, and the entire Lingxiao Palace trembled.

The Jade Emperor suddenly stood up:

"What's going on?!"

Venus stumbled in:

"Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened!"

"Tongtian... the Tongtian Sect Leader has stormed the Southern Heavenly Gate!"

The Jade Emperor's expression changed drastically.

The Master of Heaven?!

Isn't he at Zixiao Palace?!

Venus's voice trembled:

"Your Majesty, the Southern Heavenly Gate has been shattered, and the Four Heavenly Kings are severely injured!"

"The Master of Heaven is heading towards the Lingxiao Palace!"

The Jade Emperor's face turned deathly pale.

Although he was at the peak of Quasi-Saint level, he was nothing compared to a Saint.

Moreover, that was the Tongtian Sect Leader.

That was the Zhuxian Sword Formation, which could not be broken by anyone other than the Four Sages, and belonged to the Tongtian Sect Master!

That was the Supreme Saint of Shangqing, who commanded the homage of all immortals and looked down upon the world!

The Jade Emperor took a deep breath:

"Issue my decree, order..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

The gates of the Lingxiao Palace were kicked open.

A bluish light surged in, illuminating the entire hall.

Tongtian stood outside the palace gate, his green robe fluttering and his long hair flying.

He gazed at the Jade Emperor, at the ruler of Heaven.

His gaze was calm and unwavering.

"The Jade Emperor."

The two words were uttered with a calm and serene tone.

The Jade Emperor trembled, but forced himself to remain calm:

"Master Tongtian, you...you have trespassed into the Heavenly Court, do you know your crime?"

Tongtian laughed.

That smile was so cold that it sent chills down the Jade Emperor's spine.

"Do you know you're guilty?"

"What crime have I committed?"

"My disciples have been imprisoned on the Investiture of the Gods by you, enslaved and served as servants for endless years."

"Tell me then, who is guilty?"

The Jade Emperor was speechless.

Tongtian continued:

"I have come today for only one thing."

"Investiture of the Gods".

"Release the primordial spirits of all the disciples of my Jie Sect listed on the list."

The Jade Emperor's expression changed drastically:

"This is impossible! The Investiture of the Gods was established by the Dao Ancestor and determined by the Heavenly Dao..."

Tongtian interrupted him:

"The Dao Ancestor?"

"Hongjun has already knelt down."

"The Way of Heaven?"

"Heaven's will cannot control me."

The Jade Emperor was stunned.

Hongjun knelt down?

Can't Heaven control this?

What... what does this mean?

Tongtian offered no explanation.

He merely gazed at the Jade Emperor, his eyes growing colder:

"To release or not to release?"

The Jade Emperor gritted his teeth:

"Tongtian, don't push your luck!"

"While the Heavenly Court may not be as powerful as you, it is not one to be slaughtered at will!"

He waved his hand:

"Someone come here!"

The Four Celestial Masters, the Nine Luminaries, and the Twenty-Eight Mansions all stepped forward.

Although his face was pale, he had no choice but to stand in front of the Jade Emperor.

Tongtian looked at these people and shook his head:

"You can't stop me."

He raised his hand.

Blue light condenses.

He thrust out with a single palm strike.

boom!

The four celestial masters were sent flying backwards.

The Nine Star Lord coughed up blood.

The Twenty-Eight Mansions fell to the ground.

In the Lingxiao Palace, all the immortals had dispersed, leaving only the Jade Emperor.

Tongtian stepped forward.

Step by step.

Every step he took touched the heart of the Jade Emperor.

Upon reaching the Dragon Tablet, Tongtian stopped.

Looking at the Jade Emperor, and at his face as pale as paper.

"The last time."

"The Investiture of the Gods: Release it or not?"