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

"Senior brother!"

Zhunti shouted urgently:

"We can't wait any longer! We must join forces to break the formation and interrupt Kong Xuan!"

The sage who received the guidance nodded slowly with a solemn expression.

He raised his hand and waved it, and the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit radiated boundless Buddhist light, which complemented the Azure Lotus Banner and transformed into a golden ocean, charging madly towards the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable also ceased to hold back, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi crashed down, the Jade Purity Immortal Light surging like the Milky Way reversed!

Lao Tzu sighed softly, and the Tai Chi diagram slowly pressed down, the Yin and Yang energies transforming into a millstone, beginning to grind away the Immortal Slaying Sword Qi.

The four saints attacked together, and their power surged!

The Zhuxian Sword Formation trembled violently, and cracks spread rapidly.

The Tongtian Sect Leader grunted.

But his eyes burned with sword intent, and he didn't retreat even a step!

"I... can still fight!"

He roared and burned his holy essence to forcibly stabilize the sword formation!

however!

Right now!

Deep within the heavens, another anomaly occurs!

The thunderclouds that were cleared by the divine light of the Great Dao did not dissipate; instead, they churned violently and rapidly converged!

The purplish-black lightning surged wildly, transforming into a gigantic eye that blotted out the sky!

The giant eye was cold and merciless, and deep within its pupils seemed to hold the primordial cycle of birth and death, and the reincarnation of all things.

The eye of heaven!

"Insignificant ants... how dare they steal the very essence of the Heavenly Dao?"

A vast and majestic voice emanated from the giant eye, like a decree of heaven, resounding throughout the primordial world!

With each word spoken, a piece of the void shattered.

Countless living beings could not withstand this pressure and died instantly from their bodies exploding!

Even the disciples of the three religions, who were far away in Kunlun, Shouyang, and Xumi, were struck as if by a heavy blow and spat out blood!

"The Heavenly Dao... has manifested?!"

Zhen Yuanzi stood up in shock, and the Earth Book automatically protected his body, barely managing to block the oppressive force.

Ancestor Styx's blood-red eyes narrowed sharply, and the Twelfth Grade Karmic Fire Red Lotus bloomed with blood-red light, tightly protecting the Sea of ​​Blood.

Houtu sighed softly, and the Six Paths of Reincarnation slowly rotated, isolating itself from the wrath of Heaven.

The Kunlun Mirror in the hands of the Queen Mother of the West dimmed, unable to reflect the giant eye.

The eye of heaven!

This is the manifestation of the will of Heaven, the embodiment of the highest rule of the primordial world!

Since Hongjun merged with the Dao, the Eye of Heaven has never manifested.

Today, I'm actually going out for Kong Xuan!

"Kong Xuan... is in grave danger!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader's heart sank.

Although he knew that Kong Xuan had attained the Primordial Dao and his strength had increased dramatically, he was ultimately facing the Heavenly Dao!

Since the beginning of time, the Heavenly Dao has been the supreme being.

After the Dao Ancestor merged with the Dao, the Heavenly Dao became omnipotent.

No matter how powerful Kong Xuan is, can he be stronger than the Way of Heaven?

however!

In the void, Kong Xuan laughed loudly, looking up at the sky:

"steal?"

"You cunning ruler, you sure know how to label people!"

His laughter abruptly stopped, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes:

"All living beings in the primordial world cultivate by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and comprehending the laws of heaven and earth; all of this is to 'borrow' power from your Heavenly Dao!"

"Today, my attainment of the Primordial Dao is merely a return of borrowed power to the Great Dao!"

"Where does the accusation of theft come from?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the divine light of the Great Dao rose again behind Kong Xuan!

This time, the divine light no longer swept towards the thunderclouds, but shot straight into the sky and disappeared into the depths of the void!

"Since you accuse me of stealing the origin of the Heavenly Dao..."

Kong Xuan spoke each word clearly and deliberately, his voice as firm as iron:

"Then I will show you what the true gift of the Great Dao is!"

hum!

The primordial chaos trembled!

From the depths of the void, a vast and boundless aura slowly descended.

That aura was ancient, vast, and supreme.

It transcends the laws of heaven and is beyond the primordial chaos.

The Great Way!

"Has the Great Dao... responded?"

Lao Tzu lost his voice, and the whisk in his hand moved on its own without wind.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable's face turned deathly pale as he stared intently into the void.

The two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, were trembling violently, their eyes filled with horror.

They sensed it.

That is the aura of the Great Dao!

Although it was only a trace, it caused the Eye of Heaven to tremble violently!

"No...impossible!"

A voice of shock and anger rang out from the Eye of Heaven:

"The Great Way is supreme; how could it possibly respond to an ant like you?"

Kong Xuan sneered:

"Because what I'm proving is the Great Dao, not your Heavenly Dao!"

"The Great Dao is all-encompassing; now that I have attained the Great Primordial Dao, the Great Dao will naturally bestow its rewards upon me!"

As soon as the words fell, boundless brilliance suddenly burst forth from the depths of the void!

The light was neither golden nor rainbow-colored, but an indescribable chaotic color.

Within the light, it seemed that three thousand great Daos rose and fell, and the myriad worlds were born and died in endless cycles.

Furthermore, mysterious and unpredictable runes emerged from the light, slowly descended, and merged into Kong Xuan's body.

Great virtue and merit!

"Is this... the merit of the Great Dao?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader's pupils shrank suddenly, and his heart was filled with shock and turmoil.

His merits are known to all living beings throughout the primordial world.

Merit from the Heavenly Dao can enhance cultivation, refine magical treasures, and offset karmic debts.

Nuwa created humans and attained sainthood through the merits of Heaven.

The Three Pure Ones established their teachings and attained sainthood through the merits and virtues of the Heavenly Way.

The two Western Saints made a great vow, which was also borrowed from the merits of Heaven.

But the great merit...

Unprecedented!

Since the beginning of time, no one has ever truly attained the Great Dao of Primordial Chaos, and no one has ever received the recognition of the Great Dao!

Today, Kong Xuan is the first!

"The Great Way's Merit... The Great Way's Merit..."

The Sage Zhunti muttered to himself, his eyes filled with insane jealousy.

Why is his Western religion so impoverished? Why did he make forty-eight great vows?

It's because of a lack of merit!

If he has enough merit, why would he need to "borrow" from Heaven?

Why should we bear such overwhelming karmic burdens?

But now, Kong Xuan has actually attained the Great Dao's merits!

Look at the purity of that merit, it far surpasses the merit of the Heavenly Way by a hundred or a thousand times!

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

A murderous intent surged in the eyes of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, who, disregarding the dignity of a sage, roared:

"Fellow Daoists, what are you waiting for?"

"Let's join forces and kill him before he fully absorbs the merit!"

"Otherwise, once he stabilizes his cultivation, there will be no place for us in the primordial world!"

Lao Tzu paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.

Jieyin and Zhunti no longer hesitated.

The four saints exchanged a glance and simultaneously unleashed their full saintly power!

"Break the formation!"

boom!

Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, Tai Chi Diagram, Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit, Azure Lotus Banner, Blessed Vajra...

Several sacred treasures were unleashed together, their power shaking heaven and earth!

No matter how powerful the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is, it cannot withstand the combined attack of the Four Saints and their supreme treasures!

"Snap!"

The cracks in the sword formation widened instantly, and the four swords of Zhuxian cried out in unison, their sword light dimming by three points.

The Tongtian Sect Leader spat out a mouthful of golden blood, and cracks spread across his holy body, bringing him to the brink of collapse.

But he remained steadfastly guarding the core of the formation, his eyes bloodshot.

"I... will never back down!"

Right now!

"Master, that's enough."

Kong Xuan's voice suddenly rang out.

He had absorbed all the merits of the Great Dao, and his aura surged once again, making the chaotic divine light even more solid.

With one step, he was already outside the Zhuxian Sword Formation.

"Next... I'll leave it to my disciple."

Kong Xuan looked at the four sages with a calm gaze, but it sent a chill down their spines.

"Kong Xuan, don't be so arrogant!"

Zhunti roared, and the chains of cause and effect rattled:

"Although you have attained the Primordial Dao, you are still a beginner in this realm, and your cultivation is not yet stable!"

"With the four of us Saints joining forces and unleashing our most precious treasures, can you withstand us?"

Kong Xuan smiled faintly:

"Whether it can be blocked or not, we'll find out once we try."

He said no more and waved his hand.

Behind them, the divine light of the Great Dao transformed into four chaotic torrents, each sweeping towards the four saints!

"Arrogant!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable, enraged to the extreme, laughed instead. The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi radiated boundless Jade Pure Celestial Light, welcoming the divine light.

Lao Tzu also activated the Tai Chi diagram, transforming the Yin and Yang energies into a millstone, attempting to grind away the chaotic torrent.

The two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, went all out, with Buddha's light shining everywhere and the sound of chanting filling the sky.

however!

next second!

The four saints' expressions changed drastically at the same time!

"laugh!"

As the chaotic divine light swept past, the Jade Purity Immortal Light shattered like paper!

The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi trembled violently and was actually sent flying backward, its Jade Purity Daoist aura dimmed by three points!

"What?"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable was horrified and speechless.

This was his most precious treasure for achieving sainthood, containing the origin of the Jade Purity Great Dao, yet it was repelled by Kong Xuan's single strike.

at the same time!

The yin-yang millstone formed by the Tai Chi diagram began to disintegrate inch by inch under the scouring of the chaotic divine light!

Laozi grunted and quickly withdrew the Taiji diagram, his eyes filled with horror.

Those who were guided by the Bodhisattva Jieyin and those who were guided by the Bodhisattva Zhunti fared even worse.

The twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit was brushed away by the divine light, causing its petals to wither and its golden light of merit to dissipate.

The Azure Lotus Banner was torn, its spiritual power greatly diminished.

The blessed pestle... snapped instantly!

"puff!"

Saint Zhunti spat out a mouthful of golden blood, the chains of cause and effect rattled loudly, and the cracks in his holy body widened again.

He stared intently at Kong Xuan, and fear finally showed in his eyes.

"This...this is the power of a Primordial Grand Luo Immortal?"

One strike repelled the four saints and destroyed three precious treasures!

How terrifying!

"Now, it's my turn."

Kong Xuan's eyes turned cold, and with a single step, his figure vanished from the spot.

When it reappeared, it was already in front of Zhunti!

"The first one... is you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the chaotic divine light transformed into five fingers and grabbed down at Zhunti's head!

"No!"

Zhunti roared in terror and rage, frantically channeling his holy power in an attempt to break free.

However, the divine light of the Great Dao has sealed off the void, and the origin of the Five Elements Great Dao suppresses everything.

He...can't escape!