The flames, shimmering with a golden hue, were brilliant and magnificent. The meaning of their ignition was self-evident. Feng Bingwen was immediately filled with confidence, and a genuine smile appeared on his face. However, his smile froze for a moment as soon as it bloomed.

Because a familiar scene was playing out once again, that crimson wisp was so conspicuous. This flame not only ignited his accumulated good deeds, but also burned away his evil deeds.

"What kind of trouble is this now? Is it because we haven't done enough good deeds?"

Feng Bingwen's good mood instantly vanished by half. He felt that his guess was probably correct: the disparity between what he wanted and what he gave meant that he would have to pay a price.

"Fine, I should be able to handle it!"

As the young Taoist thought this, his entire consciousness left the Heavenly Book. Since he had already made a wish and the Heavenly Book had responded, there was no need to keep staring at it. He could just wait patiently. The Heavenly Book had never disappointed him, nor had it ever let his expectations fall short—provided he had accumulated enough good deeds.

"Feng Bingwen!"

A roar echoed across the vast, desolate blessed land. It came from a colossal beast trapped within a sword-wielding killing formation, relentlessly bombarded by countless bolts of lightning. She was utterly enraged.

Although her words and attitude were contemptuous, Feng Bingwen, with his own strength and the dilapidated blessed land under his control, fully demonstrated the killing power that the ancient pagoda could display at its peak.

This caused the Kunpeng woman, who had revealed her true form, immense pain. Her body was covered in blood and was no longer recognizable as it had been, making her look extremely unpleasant.

"I'm here. What? Have you decided to submit and become my mount?"

Feng Bingwen asked with a smile. In his view, the outcome of this duel was already predetermined. The only difference was how much he would have to pay.

"wishful thinking!"

The vast spiritual sound instantly reverberated throughout the blessed land under Feng Bingwen's control. The immense power contained within caused the lightning in the sky to explode and be erased before it could even fall.

"Afraid to speak up?"

Feng Bingwen laughed loudly. After he set up the sword formation, the Kunpeng no longer dared to open its mouth and recklessly absorbed the lightning.

Kunpeng Woman feared that swallowing the sword light would disrupt the order within her belly; she was not like Feng Bingwen. In fact, a blessed land as barren as Feng Bingwen's was probably unique in the entire world.

The saying "a barefoot man is not afraid of someone wearing shoes" perfectly describes someone like Feng Bingwen. The area where the Kunpeng woman resides spans hundreds of miles, with countless ravines, undulating mountains, and ever-changing terrain.

But Feng Bingwen didn't care. There was nothing there anyway, just a layer of vegetation without any spiritual energy. Even if it was damaged, he wouldn't feel bad at all.

"Do you really think I have no way to deal with your lousy sword formation?"

From Kun to Peng, Feng Bingwen once again witnessed this evolutionary change that contained the ultimate truth of the Great Dao. Among the many powerful creatures in the world, only Kunpeng could integrate two completely unrelated forms of life into one body—the acquired changes were not included.

cracking!

A cry that shook the heavens and caused tremors even in Feng Bingwen's small world resounded. Brilliant and magnificent wings spread out, and a storm that could rival the fierce energy of the heavens surged forth, impacting the omnipresent demon-slaying sword energy within the sword formation.

Click!

A piercing cracking sound rang out, and Feng Bingwen, who was in charge of the sword formation, narrowed his eyes. He saw a magic sword, which was purely a combination of the power of heaven and earth provided by this blessed land and his own immortal spiritual energy, begin to crack. The next moment, it collapsed and exploded under his gaze, turning into shimmering raindrops of light that fell down, beautiful and dazzling.

Bang! Bang bang!

One after another, with Kunpeng Nu's latest attack, more magic swords shattered. Feng Bingwen's expression changed, but he remained calm. The Xuan Yin Seven Kill Sword hanging beside him immediately merged into the sword formation under his will, filling the gaps left by the broken magic swords.

You can't hold me back!

Transforming into the form of a roc, a simple flap of its wings can stir up boundless turmoil. Landing in a vibrant and spirited place, it can transform into a monstrous calamity, obliterating the fighting spirit of the Kunpeng woman.

"We'll talk after you break through!"

Feng Bingwen focused intently, not daring to be careless in the slightest. In this moment of great difficulty, he once again thought of the Heavenly Book.

However, when he scanned the area with his divine sense, he discovered that the flames that had tainted the sky had been extinguished in such a short time, and that his good deeds and evil deeds had been almost completely wiped out.

"That's it?"

He was somewhat taken aback, but more than that, he was overjoyed; a turning point that would change the course of the battle was about to arrive.

"How embarrassing! You've completely disgraced Fifth Sister!"

At the summit of a majestic immortal mountain, a young man leans against a rock and sighs.

He lay sprawled on an ancient bluestone, his posture carefree and his demeanor languid. Behind him, a thatched hut, exuding a rustic charm, stood quietly. To one side of the hut, a gourd vine, half-withered and half-flourishing, stretched out its branches and leaves, with seven split gourds hanging below, swaying in the wind.

"What happened? What's wrong with Fifth Sister?"

Without a sound, a tall and majestic figure appeared beside the boy, next to the stubborn rock where he lay. A hazy golden mist shrouded his figure, yet an incomparable aura emanated from him, as if he had become the center of this world, with everything revolving around him.

"Big brother, you're so fast!"

The young man in blue sat up straight in front of the creature, but his face still showed a hint of laziness, appearing quite casual.

"Tell me, what happened to Fifth Sister?"

"Fifth Sister is fine and living a good life. However, the bodyguard I chose for her has run into trouble and was beaten badly."

At this point, the young man in blue showed no sign of anxiety; instead, his brows and eyes relaxed, revealing a hint of schadenfreude, as if he were pleased to see the little guardian suffer misfortune.

Because he disliked that kid from the very beginning. All the tests he had carefully arranged to select a protector were completely ignored by him, as if they didn't exist. This made him extremely embarrassed at the time.

Then this kid deliberately sidled up to those big guys, causing them a lot of trouble, and he was always the one who had to clean up their messes.

"That kid has joined the Supreme Dao; in this world, who can bully him?"

His aura swept across all directions, surprising the beings in the Ten Directions Cloud Movement. Not long ago, he had fought against a Celestial Immortal from the Supreme Dao from afar. Although neither side had used their true forms, one could glimpse the Supreme Immortal's formidable strength, which was not to be underestimated.

"When fighting among those of the same realm, so what if he is a Supreme Daoist? If others of the same realm suppress him and knock out his teeth, he can only swallow his blood."

"At the same level? That's impossible. He obtained part of Fifth Sister's Dao Fruit, how could he be so incompetent? Even if he's ignorant and incompetent, he shouldn't be like this!"

The golden mist dissipated, revealing the true form of the creature within. Thick black hair was flowing freely, and its eyes were sharp and piercing, possessing an unparalleled heroic bearing that could swallow mountains and rivers and command the six directions and eight wastelands.

"It's not that the kid doesn't want to learn; he's quite serious about it. It's just a pity that he ran into a Kunpeng. Even if you, brother, went there, you might not be able to defeat the Kunpeng if you were at the same level."

"Kunpeng, with his level of cultivation, how could he possibly encounter him? He can't even get close to the North Sea Eye."

"It wasn't the old one, it was a small one that came out."

"Little one? Is that old Kunpeng going to die?"

Upon hearing this, two beams of divine light shot out from the eyes of the imposing man, like celestial swords piercing the sky, ringing out with a clear and resonant sound.

"Who knows? I might die, or the rules of heaven and earth might change!"

"Second brother, can you do the math?"

"Unexpectedly, that old Kunpeng lived long enough that the secrets of heaven were in disarray, and everything about him was concealed!"

"Um!"

The man nodded and said no more.

"Brother, if you're so interested, why not test the waters?"

“Yes, I will head to the North Sea now and visit the eye of the sea!”

"No, this isn't a test, this is a perfectly legitimate attack."

Upon hearing his elder brother's words, the boy in blue was so frightened that he jumped down from the blue stone and grabbed his elder brother's sleeve.

"Even if that old Kunpeng is in bad shape, it can still breathe right now. If we provoke it now, there might be unforeseen consequences."

fantuan.

"I was just joking."

The man, who seemed to be of supreme authority, turned to look at the young man in blue beside him, a slight smile appearing on his sharply defined, chiseled face.

"Tell me your plan: how do you intend to test that old Kunpeng?"

"Didn't one of the smaller ones come ashore? It's fighting the kid I picked up now."

The young man in blue pointed his finger, and ripples immediately spread from his fingertip, reflecting an extremely fierce battlefield. Thunder roared, gales howled, sword energy crisscrossed, and dust filled the sky, creating a truly ferocious scene.

"We're going to lose!"

With just one glance, the Supreme Being drew a conclusion.

"If no one interferes, it's almost impossible for this kid to defeat that Kunpeng unless the little Kunpeng admits defeat. But this kid keeps spouting nonsense, and the little one won't stop until it crushes him."

The young man in blue laughed.

"You want me to help him?"

“If this little Kunpeng is defeated and its life is in danger, the old Kunpeng may make a move. As soon as it makes a move, you will be able to see the clues without having to take any risks, brother.”

"This is unfair!"

The Supreme One frowned slightly; he disliked getting involved in such matters.

"Where is there any fairness in this world? This little Kunpeng was born of nature, but what does this kid have? If it weren't for Fifth Sister's Dao Fruit, even if he risked his life, what could he do?"

The young man in blue didn't care about such things. He didn't have many moral constraints in his heart. After a long period of time, he had seen through many things.

"This was all part of your plan, wasn't it? Was I part of your scheme too?"

The Supreme Being glanced at the young man in blue, and the heavens and earth trembled slightly, but the young man seemed unfazed, as if bathed in a spring breeze.

"What's the point of talking about this? Even if you, elder brother, don't take action, I'll have to consider intervening. I can't just watch this kid lose. After all, he inherited Fifth Sister's Dao Fruit and is considered part of our lineage. If he loses, it won't look good for me."

"Then make your move!"

"Haha, if you hadn't shown up, I would have had to bite the bullet and take action. But now that you're here, I won't embarrass myself. I'm good at planning, but not at fighting. However, the path you've taken is perfect for resolving this kid's predicament, turning defeat into victory, and reversing the tide."

"Aren't you just plotting against me? Fine, tell me, what do you want me to give him?"

"A single strand of primordial energy is sufficient."

The young man in blue smiled broadly, as if he were talking about something extremely ordinary.

"You really dare to ask!"

The Supreme One remained expressionless.

“His opponent is a small Kunpeng. Brother, if you don’t step in, even with the help of the other brothers and sisters, he will have little chance of winning.”

"He can't withstand my primordial energy!"

"He can handle it. It's just some torment. With Fifth Sister's Dao Fruit as a foundation, this kid should be able to withstand it."

"should?"

"He's blessed with great fortune; he's not destined for a short life. He'll definitely be able to withstand it!"

"..."

The Supreme Being's gaze was restrained as he stared at the young Taoist who was struggling to maintain the killing sword formation and constantly using various Taoist techniques and supernatural powers to try to subdue and suppress the Kunpeng. He remained silent for a long time.

"Brother, you don't need to hesitate. Even if you don't believe this kid, you should believe me this once!"

"Do you want us all to join the Supreme Dao and become disciples of that Supreme Old Man?"

"Brother, I know you have high aspirations, but where else can we seek the carefree and immortal life besides the Supreme Dao? Where else is there a better place?"

"Supreme One!"

The Supreme One's eyes were deep and unfathomable. His predecessor was born at the beginning of creation and belonged to the ranks of innate gods and demons. However, as time passed, he gradually became bored and wanted to transcend the world that gave birth to him and go to a more vast world.

However, everything he possesses is a gift from heaven and earth. Therefore, even if his strength is at the limit that heaven and earth can tolerate, it is almost impossible for him to transcend it.

Thus, in ancient times, he and the six innate deities he had met over the long years, with the help of an innate spiritual root nurtured in chaos, severed their divine and demonic bodies, lived a second life, and transformed into a completely new Dao body.

Even so, these seven innate deities were somewhat frustrated to find that they were still unable to transcend. Although they seemed to have abandoned their innate divine and demonic identities, the power they possessed still came from heaven and earth.

Just when they thought transcendence was an almost impossible delusion, a thought they shouldn't even have, a supreme being transcended, left this world, and achieved what they had always dreamed of.

That being was none other than the Supreme Daoist Master who founded the Supreme Daoist lineage. Their feelings toward this being who had achieved transcendence were extremely complex.

When they roamed the world, this Supreme Daoist Venerable was still unknown where he was born. But when they severed their Dao, lived a second life, and failed to transcend once again, this being had already become famous throughout the world, suppressed an era, and then achieved transcendence again.

In terms of the order in which they were born, they were older than that Supreme Daoist Venerable, but they were far behind him; they had been surpassed.

“Brother, those who are accomplished come first. The Supreme One was our forerunner, so there’s no need to insist on some things.”

"Um!"

Upon hearing this, the Supreme One nodded slightly without refuting. He had not argued from beginning to end. The Supreme Dao Venerable who had already transcended was definitely stronger than them, and even the seven of them combined could not defeat him.

"I can give you a wisp of innate primordial energy, but it won't be so easy for you to follow my path."

"Hehe, brother, you are free to arrange this matter as you see fit. Everything is up to you!"

The young man in blue did not try to dissuade him; on the contrary, he was happy to see it happen, and there was a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

The Supreme One stopped speaking, turned around, and looked at the half-withered, half-flourishing gourd vine next to the thatched hut. His target was the first gourd hanging on that vine.

It was a gourd with a crack and a golden sheen on its surface. A few wisps of mist drifted and swirled around it, vaguely forming dragons and tigers. However, as the Supreme Being reached out and grabbed it, the crack on the gourd suddenly burst forth with endless divine radiance, as if a galaxy was being nurtured within it.

hold head high!

A dragon's roar and a tiger's howl resounded, and a dragon and a tiger, stepping on divine light, burst out from the gourd's crack. Both the dragon and the tiger possessed both divine form and spirit, with Daoist runes shining brightly and dazzlingly. Then, the dragon and tiger intertwined, transforming into a golden primordial energy that landed in the Supreme Being's palm.

"Brother, since you've already given me the innate primordial energy, why not include your half of the scripture in it as well?"

"Can!"

Having come this far, this supreme being had no more hesitation. He was ready to relinquish all the Dao and Dharma he now possessed, so what else was there to cling to?

"Feng Bingwen, show me whatever other supernatural powers you have! Your sword formation is about to collapse and can't hold me back!"

In the barren little world, the Kunpeng, with a wingspan of thousands of feet and comparable to the body of a demon god, soared through the air. The golden feathers on her body, with speckled golden patterns, surged upwards, evolving into ten thousand divine swords, fighting against the sword formation set up by the others.

"My foundation isn't deep enough yet!"

Even Feng Bingwen couldn't help but sigh at this point. He had exhausted all his methods, and could only tear the Kunpeng's skin and flesh apart, making it roar repeatedly. The deepest blow he delivered only reached its bones, failing to threaten its life, let alone make it submit and become his mount.

Most importantly, Feng Bingwen discovered that his previous plan for a war of attrition was completely unrealistic. The power of heaven and earth in his barren land was not inexhaustible.

In the distance, invisible to the naked eye, in the land untouched by this war, the once thriving forests and vegetation are withering and turning into barren wastelands.

This is the price Feng Bingwen paid to suppress a Kunpeng. Before long, his blessed land, which had finally gained some vitality, will turn into a dead end.

When will the turning point I'm waiting for arrive?

Feng Bingwen looked up at the gray sky. If the fight continued, he would have to consider running away. He was almost drained dry by this Kunpeng woman and simply couldn't take her down.

Boom!

Suddenly, the sky above the blessed land cracked and exploded. To Feng Bingwen's astonishment, a true dragon, stretching for countless miles, emerged from it and plunging its head out. Then, a dragon's roar resounded, shaking the heavens and earth, its might vast and overwhelming.

Then came another roar, and a tiger, no smaller than the dragon, appeared. With a roar, the netherworld fell silent, its might overwhelming.

Such a dramatic turn of events shocked not only Feng Bingwen, but also the Kunpeng woman who was struggling within the sword formation and about to break free. For a moment, she even forgot to move, looking up at the dragon and tiger, which were even larger than her, in the sky above.

"wrong!"

However, the Kunpeng woman quickly saw through the deception. Even the overwhelming power of the dragon and tiger that filled every inch of her surroundings did not affect her judgment.

"This is not a living being!"

What is this?

This was the question that Kunpeng Nu later had in mind, but Feng Bingwen had already found the answer, because the Heavenly Book provided an explanation for him.

The innate primordial energy, good deeds, 320,000 ( ), evil deeds, 21,000 ( ).

Although he didn't understand what it was, Feng Bingwen had a vague sense of familiarity with it, as he had encountered something similar before.

Roar! Howl!

The roar of the tiger and the cry of the dragon echoed, and when they stopped, it was as if the sky had collapsed and the earth had split apart. The dragon and the tiger turned into two streams of light and then became entangled together.

It was an extremely dazzling stream of light that stretched across the sky, like a galaxy descending from the highest heavens. Then, to the astonishment of the Kunpeng woman, it all fell upon Feng Bingwen and poured directly into her crown chakra.

"This is……"

Even as a primordial deity, Kunpeng Nu had never seen such a sight. She was immediately shocked, and her emotions fluctuated even more than when Feng Bingwen had angered her. She couldn't understand why this had happened.

However, something even more shocking happened soon afterward, because the Supreme Daoist she was fighting exploded under the infusion of that energy, leaving blood everywhere and bones flying everywhere, a truly gruesome scene.

"how so?"

The Kunpeng woman felt a chill run down her spine, never expecting such a thing to happen. Her opponent was a human who could at least fight her, and had even trapped her for a long time, leaving her in a rather disheveled state.

When the other party got into trouble, she immediately felt uneasy. A sense of foreboding arose in her heart, though she didn't know where it came from. Was it because she was worried that the Supreme Dao would hold her accountable for this matter?

It's not that bad. She is a Kunpeng, fearless of any living being, power, or species in this world. No one can look down on her, and no one can threaten her.

However, Kunpeng Woman quickly understood the source of her unease. On the spot, the Supreme Dao Child exploded, and his scattered flesh and blood began to reassemble as if time had reversed. Golden divine light swept in all directions, and a dragon and a tiger circled around his body, howling incessantly.

"Hahaha!"

Having endured extreme pain, Feng Bingwen was bathed in innate primordial energy, radiating a sacred glow. He felt himself being reshaped, becoming more solid and containing even greater potential in his Dao body, and couldn't help but laugh. But as he laughed, another roar resounded, and his Dao body exploded once again...

---Aside---

Six thousand words today. I'll try to write more in the future. Please stop mocking me. I'm having a tough time too. I've been a vegetarian for almost two months, and I feel listless all the time. I can't even run in the morning because I have no energy.