Chapter 458 Escape
"Tongtian, get out of my way, don't hold me back." Yuanshi's fingertips trembled slightly, his mind was no longer functioning, only one thought remained: he couldn't let the light dissipate.
Once we collect them, we'll definitely find a way to revive them. That's right, we'll put them in the soul and slowly nourish them. One day they'll be revived.
Tongtian missed his target and was pulled back by his father. "Come back. Don't cause trouble. You're badly injured. Just take care of yourself first."
Hongjun's heart stopped, and he instantly forgot the decision he had just made, rushing to the prehistoric world.
Fortunately, just in case, he left Chang Hao with the Purple Jade Lotus. Putting aside everything else, the Purple Jade Lotus's ability to gather souls is second to none in the Chaos Realm.
wait for me……
In his confusion, Hongjun forgot that Chang Hao had already attained enlightenment first, and that he only began to help the Primordial World advance its ranks after Chang Hao's success. The subsequent celebrations were due to the merits bestowed by the Primordial World, not the merits of the Great Dao.
"Get out of my way..." Hongjun unceremoniously pushed Yuanshi Tianzun aside and snatched the Purple Jade Lotus from his hands.
Yuanshi Tianzun thought that his master might have a better way, so he restrained his desire to take back the Purple Jade Lotus and kept a close eye on his master's movements.
“Souls gather, true spirits arrive…” Golden light gathered, and Chang Hao’s figure became real from the illusory. He smiled slyly and reached out to hug Hongjun’s arm. “Got you.”
Yuanshi Tianzun immediately realized it was a false alarm. He was completely exhausted and had no energy left to investigate this ancestor who had tried to scare him to death.
It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright.
Hongjun was slightly taken aback, then seemed to realize something and let out a cold snort.
"You little liar, you've lied to me again." Hongjun grabbed Chang Hao's hand and turned to leave.
"Hey..." Chang Hao shamelessly clung to Hongjun's arm again, "Are you angry?"
"Hmph," Hongjun sneered, "You know perfectly well why you're asking."
"I wonder if you are well since we parted; I often think of you." Chang Hao knew that Hongjun was furious.
Carefully observing Hongjun's expression, Chang Hao subtly gave Yuanshi a wink, implying, "You can figure out what that means yourself. Don't anger Hongjun."
Yuanshi Tianzun immediately thought of his master's attitude towards their relationship and smiled bitterly to himself. He didn't need to do anything; his master would naturally be angry when he saw him.
"Concern?" Hongjun glanced at Yuanshi Tianzun. "I don't think so."
What use is worrying so much? Worrying did not change Chang Hao's decision. Hongjun knew that things had come to this point and Chang Hao would not betray Yuanshi. Moreover, he had promised in advance that he would not oppose Chang Hao's interactions with Yuanshi after he attained enlightenment.
Hongjun couldn't go back on his word in front of Changhao, as that would ruin his image in Changhao's eyes. Unable to bear Changhao's suffering, Hongjun could only suffer himself.
"Don't do this, I didn't pretend to be dead to scare you." Chang Hao grabbed Hongjun's sleeve and led him to a secluded place, raising his hand to cast an anti-eavesdropping spell.
"I know you did it on purpose." Hongjun knew that he would be completely defeated and disarmed as soon as he saw Chang Hao. His cold heart had been broken, but he was still unable to calm down. In fact, he was angrier at himself.
"Don't be angry," Chang Hao said, trying to calm Hongjun down. "If I hadn't pretended to be dead to lure you here, you would have been so furious that you would have fled and disappeared into the vast, boundless chaos. How could I possibly find you then? How could I be at peace if you were nowhere to be found?"
The Purple Cloud Palace is alive, drifting freely in the chaos. How can it be found? As long as Hongjun doesn't want him to find it, there are definitely ways to evade his detection.
Chang Hao knew that Hongjun wasn't really angry with him, but rather he couldn't get over his own feelings, feeling that he had been taken away from him. In that case, he should lure the person out instead of letting Hongjun drift around.
Chang Hao's gentle and considerate nature soothed Hongjun's anxious heart. So, he is still more important than Yuanshi, isn't he?
Hongjun pursed his lips and gritted his teeth. "Alright, Hongjun, why make Chang Hao so uneasy? Becoming a saint is a joyous occasion."
The words of granting his wish circled on his lips several times, but Hongjun swallowed them back down.
"How can you blame me for being furious? It's all Yuanshi's fault." Hongjun's indifferent gaze swept over Yuanshi, who was silently watching over them, and he felt disgusted.
Chang Hao smiled. Hongjun was like a child clamoring for attention. "Whether it's a destined or karmic relationship, it all started in chaos. If it weren't for Pangu's suppression, it would have been buried long ago. If it weren't for Pangu, we wouldn't know each other. Open your heart. I will never forget 'Father's' support all the way. I promise that nothing has changed."
"Sweet words are nothing compared to this. Pangu has been kind to you, and Yuanshi has been affectionate towards you. How can my kindness compare to the close bond between Daoist partners, or the great kindness of Pangu? You know who is more important and who is less important." Hongjun was no longer easily fooled and let Chang Hao's flowery words flow freely.
"I have no Daoist partner yet, and I will not in the future. We are more like father and son than father and son, and there should be no suspicion between us." Chang Hao took a step back. In any case, he was not insistent on being open and aboveboard. As for Yuan Shi, he would probably have to appease him for a long time.
"Is this really true?" Hongjun's eyes lit up, and the anger in his heart eased a bit. Hongjun himself couldn't bear to make this request.
“Of course,” Chang Hao smiled, his eyes crinkling, “Aren’t you angry anymore?”
“I have two more conditions I haven’t mentioned yet, you probably haven’t forgotten them.” Hongjun changed the subject, reminding Chang Hao of this matter.
“Of course,” Chang Hao nodded, “I can agree to any conditions.”
"You will still live in Zixiao Palace from now on, but Yuanshi is not allowed to enter Zixiao Palace." Hongjun sneered inwardly. He was holding his nose and intended to ignore Yuanshi's lingering around Chang Hao, but he would not let Yuanshi be too smug.
"I agree, everything will remain the same." Chang Hao thought that he couldn't just hand over all the power of the Heavenly Court to Yaochi and become a hands-off manager; he had to find a balance.
"What's the third one?" Chang Hao was also wondering what else Hongjun might bring up. Being a man caught between the two of them was not easy; he had to satisfy both of them.
"I won't mention the third one yet, just remember it, but you must not forget that when I bring it up, you cannot refuse." The future is boundless, and no one knows what it will hold. Hongjun should keep this promise for as long as possible.
"Alright, alright, whatever you say. Now, let's meet your disciples. You have to put in a good word for me, because I've really offended them this time." Chang Hao tugged at Hong Jun's sleeve. Even if it was just for show, he had to make a proper appearance so that no one could laugh at Hong Jun.
Upon seeing Hongjun approach, the six sages immediately straightened their clothes and composed themselves, bowing solemnly: "Greetings, Master..."
Hongjun's gaze slowly swept over his disciples, finally settling on Yuanshi Tianzun. His eyes lost their usual calm and stillness, and he hesitated to call out to him, as if calling out would mean acknowledging something.
The atmosphere froze instantly.
Chang Hao nudged Hongjun with his elbow, and Hongjun turned to look at him.
Chang Hao slightly raised his chin, signaling Hongjun to rise. "What are you doing here? Your disciple is a saint, at least show him some respect."
“Rise…” Hongjun was reluctant. He wished that Yuanshi would keep performing this ceremony forever and didn’t want him to get up at all. He was so angry that he gritted his teeth, but he had to pretend to be nonchalant in front of Chang Hao. What a bitter situation.
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