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

The void trembled, and sword energy surged like a sea.

Before Laozi and Jieyin could even land their combined attack, they were forced back by a sudden surge of terrifying sword intent!

The four sword gates opened from the four directions of the void at Jinji Ridge, standing in the east, west, south, and north.

The murderous aura of the Immortal Slayer soared to the heavens, illusions of the Immortal Trapped abounded, the Immortal Annihilation extinguished all life, and the Immortal Slayer's killing power was unparalleled!

An ancient, simple array diagram, obscuring the sky and covering the sun, hangs in the center of the sword formation, slowly rotating. With each rotation, countless sword energies descend, completely enveloping the entire Golden Rooster Ridge.

On the sword diagram, a figure in a dark Taoist robe stands with his hands behind his back.

His black hair was loose, his eyes were like swords, and although there was no trace of his aura leaking out, he carried a sharpness that would make even a saint's heart tremble.

The Master of Heaven!

He actually came in person!

"Senior Brother, please guide Fellow Daoist."

Tongtian spoke slowly, his voice calm yet sharp as a sword piercing the clouds, each word resounding:

"If you want to harm my disciple, first ask if my Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation will allow it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Immortal Slaughtering Formation suddenly lit up!

"Buzz—!"

The four sword gates resounded simultaneously, their sword energy intertwining into a net that instantly enveloped Laozi and Jieyin!

"not good!"

Jieyin's expression changed drastically, and he instinctively tried to back away.

The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation!

It cannot be broken without the Four Saints!

This is an ironclad rule universally acknowledged throughout the primordial world!

In the past, the Demon Ancestor Rahu used this formation to roam the primordial world and slaughter all living beings. If it weren't for the Dao Ancestor Hongjun inviting the three Chaos Demon Gods, Yangmei Daxian, Yin Yang Laozu, and Qiankun Laozu, to join forces, this formation would not have been able to be broken at all.

Although he has joined forces with Lao Tzu, there are only two sages. How can they break through?

Once trapped in the formation, even if you don't die, you'll be badly injured!

"Fellow Daoist Laozi! Retreat at once!"

Jieyin shouted urgently, and the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit bloomed with boundless Buddhist light, attempting to break through the sword energy blockade.

However, Tongtian only gave him a cold glance.

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"trap."

Spit out a word.

The Immortal-Trapping Sword Gate suddenly burst open, and countless illusions surged out from within, instantly engulfing Jieyin!

Jieyin felt a sudden blur before his eyes, and the surrounding scenery changed abruptly.

It was no longer above Jinji Ridge, but a boundless sea of ​​blood, with towering waves of blood, floating corpses, and wailing souls.

Countless inner demons crawled out from the sea of ​​blood, baring their fangs and claws, rushing straight into the depths of his primordial spirit!

"An illusion?"

Jieyin felt a chill run down his spine and immediately began to silently recite Buddhist scriptures to guard his mind.

The twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit protects the whole body, and the Buddha's light shines everywhere, purifying all the approaching inner demons.

But the sea of ​​blood is boundless, and the inner demons are endless, impossible to kill or cleanse completely.

He felt as if he were trapped in an eternal nightmare, and even with the mind of a sage, he felt a sense of unease.

"The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation... truly lives up to its name."

Jieyin's expression was solemn. He dared not be careless in the slightest and exerted all his strength to activate the golden lotus, guarding his position.

On the other side...

Laozi faced the open gate of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword, with endless baleful energy surging in like a tide, yet his expression remained unchanged.

The Tai Chi diagram above his head slowly rotated, and the Yin and Yang energies transformed into a millstone, grinding away all the incoming malevolent energy.

"Second brother."

Laozi raised his eyes, gazing at the towering peaks above the array diagram, his voice calm:

"Your injuries haven't healed yet, and you're forcibly activating the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation. Aren't you afraid of damaging your sacred foundation?"

Tongtian sneered:

"My senior brother does care about me."

"However, more than the damage to my Holy Foundation, I fear that some people... will take advantage of my absence to bully my disciple."

His gaze swept across Golden Rooster Ridge below, then over the sky-covering Five Elements Array, a hint of gentleness flashing in his eyes before turning icy cold:

"Today, no one will be allowed to disturb Kong Xuan's breakthrough."

"Please, you two, have a good taste of this Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation."

Having said that, Tongtian said no more, formed hand seals, and activated the sword formation with all his might!

"Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, Kill!"

boom!

The four swords rang out simultaneously, and their sword energy surged!

The murderous aura of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword transformed into countless crimson sword beams, sweeping across the sky and slashing towards Laozi!

The illusion of the Immortal Sword changes again, and demonic mountains rise from the sea of ​​blood. On each mountain is a phantom of a demon god, roaring to the sky with overwhelming demonic power!

The aura of annihilation emanated from the Immortal-Slaying Sword, causing life to dissipate wherever it passed, and even spiritual energy to be completely annihilated!

The Zhuxian Sword manifested a ten-thousand-foot-long sword shadow, carrying the momentum of splitting the heavens and opening the earth, and slashed down towards Jieyin!

The power of the sword formation was unleashed in its entirety!

Jieyin's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly urged the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit and the Azure Lotus Banner.

The golden lotus blossomed with twelve colors of Buddhist light, transforming into a protective shield around the body.

The Azure Lotus Banner fluttered, fixing the void in all directions, attempting to delay the descent of the Immortal Execution Sword.

However, the Zhuxian Sword is a supreme weapon of slaughter. When the sword shadow fell, the Buddha light shield trembled violently and cracks appeared!

"Click...click!"

Cracks spread, and the Buddha's light dissipated!

Jieyin let out a muffled groan, a trace of golden blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his holy body swaying slightly.

A look of horror finally appeared in his eyes.

Tongtian's injuries have not yet healed, yet the power of the Zhuxian Sword Formation is still so terrifying?

If he were at his peak, this sword strike could probably pierce through the Golden Lotus's defenses!

"Fellow Daoist Laozi! If we don't act now, we're both in grave danger!"

The guide shouted in a hoarse voice.

Lao Tzu's gaze was deep as he looked up at Tongtian and then down at Jinji Ridge.

He suddenly laughed.

His smile held a deeper meaning.

"Second brother, do you really think... the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is truly unbreakable by even the Four Sages?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Laozi raised his hand and made a gesture.

The Tai Chi diagram suddenly contracted, transforming into a golden bridge that stretched across him.

One end of the golden bridge connects to the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Sect, while the other end... seems to pierce through the void, extending to an unknown destination.

"Um?"

Tongtian frowned.

The next moment, his pupils shrank dramatically!

At the other end of the golden bridge, the void rippled, and a figure slowly stepped out.

Dressed in hemp clothing and simple shoes, with an ancient face, holding a bamboo cane, his aura was peaceful, yet he seemed to be in harmony with heaven and earth.

It was... Lao Tzu's One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones form!

No, not just one!

The golden bridge pierced through the void one after another, and two more figures stepped out.

A man rode a blue ox, holding a whisk, with the phantom of the Xuanhuang Pagoda above his head.

A man stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with stars, surrounded by purple aura.

Incarnation of the Three Pure Ones!

"One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones... Senior Brother, you really did have a trick up your sleeve."

Tongtian's expression was solemn, and the sword light in his eyes surged.

Lao Tzu's "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones" divine power is his trump card, which can create three avatars with similar strength to his original body.

"The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation cannot be broken by any of the Four Sages."

Lao Tzu himself spoke slowly, his voice calm:

"Now, I alone... am the Four Saints."

"Second brother, your sword formation... is likely to be broken today."

Having said that, the three Pure Ones, in their incarnations, attacked simultaneously!

The rider of the blue ox activated the illusory image of the Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda, and Xuanhuang Qi descended, suppressing the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Sect!

The one wielding the bamboo staff tapped it lightly, and thousands of Dao patterns appeared, evolving into a small world that enveloped the Immortal Trapping Sword Sect!

With his hands behind his back, the man waved his sleeves, and purple energy traveled 30,000 miles eastward, transforming into a raging torrent that swept over the Immortal Sword Sect!

Lao Tzu himself took a step forward, and the Tai Chi diagram above his head fully unfolded. The Yin and Yang energies transformed into a millstone, which crashed fiercely towards the Zhuxian Sword Sect!

The four saints attacked together, each with a clear objective: to suppress a sword gate!

The foundation of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation lies in the four swords.

If all four swords are suppressed at the same time, the sword formation will break without a fight!

Tongtian knew he couldn't hold out for long, especially since there was still Jieyin.

There are five saints within the Zhuxian Sword Formation; it's only a matter of time before it's broken.

Tongtian sensed that the aura of the Five Elements Dao was becoming increasingly intense, and knew that Kong Xuan was breaking through.

Thinking of this, Tongtian hardened his heart, knowing that he had to delay as much as possible, otherwise Kong Xuan would be in danger.

If interrupted, the backlash would be mild; in severe cases, it could lead to certain death.

"now!"

As Tongtian finished speaking, a wisp of merit appeared within his body and then enhanced the Zhuxian Sword Formation.

It is not the merit of Heaven, but the merit of the Great Dao left behind by Pangu, one of the Three Pure Ones.

Upon seeing this, Lao Tzu was greatly alarmed:

"Tongtian, have you gone mad?"