Chapter 84 Hongyun's Death
Wuzhuang Temple
Hongyun was confined by Zhen Yuanzi, and with Zhen Yuanzi's constant admonitions, he knew that he had recently become the target of everyone's criticism, so he became more obedient.
Now that he had obtained the Primordial Purple Qi, Hongyun, for the first time ever, patiently devoted himself to comprehending it.
But the tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease. Zhunti and Jieyin returned to the West to meditate and comprehend the Primordial Purple Qi, only to find that this Primordial Purple Qi was a truly capricious treasure. It did not allow anyone to owe it any karma. As long as the karma was not cleared, no one could even touch it.
Their biggest creditor was Hongyun, but how much karma would it take to repay such a huge debt? The idea that debts are extinguished upon death came to mind.
To ensure everything went smoothly, the two brothers didn't even attend Emperor Jun's banquet, focusing instead on guarding Wuzhuang Temple.
Before leaving, Zhen Yuanzi used the Earth Book to protect Wuzhuang Temple for Hongyun's safety. As long as Hongyun didn't come out on his own, anyone who wanted to enter would have to break through the Earth Book's defense first.
The Earth Book's defenses are not something that Zhunti and Jieyin, who are not yet saints, can break through. Helpless, they can only use deception to lure Hongyun out of the Earth Book's range.
"Fellow Daoist Zhunti, Fellow Daoist Jieyin, what brings you two here?" Hongyun was extremely bored. When someone came to visit, he was naturally on guard, but he never expected to be on guard against Zhunti and Jieyin, who also possessed the Primordial Purple Qi.
“Fellow Daoist Hongyun,” Zhunti said with a compassionate smile, “it’s a long story. My fellow disciple and I have come here to discuss the Dao with you and to study the Primordial Purple Qi.”
Hongyun's pupils contracted, and she asked impatiently, "How can I understand it?"
It should be noted that Hongyun has had the Primordial Purple Qi for quite some time, yet the Primordial Purple Qi is still there, untouchable and unrestricted.
“Fellow Daoist Hongyun, you may not know this, but my brother and I have discovered that the Primordial Purple Qi also has its own principles. If you take the Primordial Purple Qi that is incompatible with you, no matter how many methods you use, you will not be able to enter it.” Jieyin suddenly revealed this secret.
Hongyun was shocked. Could it be that he had taken the Primordial Purple Qi with incompatible attributes? No wonder he couldn't comprehend it no matter what.
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun, would you be willing to study the Primordial Purple Qi with my fellow disciples?" Zhunti's words were vague, and how to interpret them depended on Hongyun.
“I am willing, but…” Hongyun looked at Zhenyuanzi’s Earth Book with difficulty. Jieyin and Zhunti could not enter Wuzhuang Temple, but he had promised Zhenyuanzi that he would never step out of the mountain gate.
"Fellow Daoist, is there something you find difficult to say?" Jieyin coaxed Hongyun step by step, gradually lowering her guard.
“That’s right,” Hongyun said cheerfully and frankly. “I promised Zhenyuanzi that I would not step out of the mountain gate. We can discuss the matter of studying the matter when Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi returns.”
If they were to wait for Zhen Yuanzi to return, would they really choose this time when Zhen Yuanzi was forced to leave Wuzhuang Temple? Don't be ridiculous.
Jieyin looked troubled. "Fellow Daoist Hongyun is more open-minded than my brother and I."
“Fellow Daoist Hongyun trusts Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi, but I do not. Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi possesses profound magical power and is one of the most powerful beings in the prehistoric world. Just because he wouldn’t take your purple qi doesn’t mean he wouldn’t try to take mine.” Zhunti bluntly pointed out their distrust of Zhenyuanzi.
Hongyun's face flushed red with anger. Just as she was about to refute Zhunti's words, Jieyin said calmly, "It was my fellow disciples who were petty. But the Hongmeng Purple Qi is of great importance. We cannot afford to be trembling with fear, looking before and after, for fear of any mishap."
Hongyun was speechless. He had already heard both the good and the bad things. Could he still swear that Zhenyuanzi wouldn't do such a thing?
Moreover, Hongyun himself was also feeling guilty. If it were feasible, wouldn't he himself have been tempted to help Zhenyuanzi snatch a strand of Primordial Purple Qi? How could he then righteously reassure Zhunti and Jieyin?
"Fellow Daoist, you'd better think this through. What's the use of holding onto Primordial Purple Qi that doesn't match your attributes? You might as well take this opportunity to exchange it for something else." Jieyin, relying on his slightly more knowledge than Hongyun, went all out to persuade him.
“Fellow Daoist is a straightforward person, whether it can be done or not is just a matter of a word,” Zhunti said, his face showing displeasure. “Is the gate of Wuzhuang Temple the mountain gate? Fellow Daoist, I wonder how old you are? Are you still a child, relying on others for everything?”
Hongyun was so provoked that his face turned red. He had transformed into an adult the moment he took human form, and had never had a cub stage. Zhunti's words were simply insulting.
“Of course not,” Hongyun took a step forward. “Very well, let’s discuss this here.”
Jieyin's eyes flickered slightly as he presented the Golden Lotus of Merit. "Fellow Daoist, you are so open-minded. Since there is no one around, let's discuss the Dao here. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to return to Wuzhuang Temple."
Hongyun was still a bit naive. After thinking it over, she felt there was no problem and took another step forward.
With lightning speed, the Golden Lotus of Merit descended upon Hongyun the instant she carelessly stepped out of the Earth Book's protective range.
Hongyun was shocked and immediately realized that he had fallen into a trap. His way back to Wuzhuang Temple was blocked by Zhunti. Without hesitation, he turned into smoke and fled, relying on his unparalleled speed.
Zhunti and Jieyin's expressions changed slightly, and they gave chase. They hadn't expected Hongyun to have no backbone and run away so easily. If he were to escape, how could they ever repay the karma of their fellow disciples becoming saints in the future?
Hongyun's speed was such that even if Liantian himself pursued him, he would have a chance to escape. Just as Zhunti and Jieyin were about to lose him, a shadow in the sky crashed straight into Hongyun's cloud of smoke. With a 'bang,' the earth shook.
Red clouds fell from the sky, rolled a few times on the ground, and the shadow in the sky transformed into a roc spreading its wings and descending straight down. It landed on the ground and took on a human shape. Who else could it be but a Kunpeng?
Kunpeng gave Jieyin and Zhunti a sinister look, but ultimately, business was more important. He looked at Hongyun with a sinister gaze and said, "Give me the Primordial Purple Qi."
Hongyun clutched his chest and smiled bitterly, "What merit do I, Hongyun, possess? However, there is only one strand of Primordial Purple Qi. How will the three of you divide it?"
Kunpeng stared directly at Jieyin and Zhunti, and suddenly attacked, aiming straight for Hongyun's brow.
Before Kunpeng could touch his brow, Hongyun turned into wisps of smoke again. Kunpeng missed its target, but the next moment, a large hole appeared in Hongyun's chest. It turned out that at the instant Hongyun turned into smoke, Zhunti made his move, and the Seven Treasures Tree pierced right through Hongyun.
“Three Quasi-Saints besieging one Great Luo Golden Immortal, I, Hongyun, have lived a worthwhile life.” A resolute glint flashed in Hongyun’s eyes. The next moment, his entire body swelled up, and he sent the Primordial Purple Qi with him, so that no one could get it.
With a loud bang, a wisp of red cloud transformed into a giant red mushroom cloud. At the same time, the primordial purple energy within the true spirit of the red cloud was also affected, its purple energy tainted with bloodthirsty energy, turning into specks of purple light that scattered in all directions.
"Oh no..." Zhunti and Jieyin were caught off guard, but the red cloud had already disappeared. They were all envious of the Primordial Purple Qi and were frantically trying to collect the scattered Primordial Purple Qi.
Kunpeng was furious and tried to collect the Primordial Purple Qi, but firstly, the Primordial Purple Qi was no ordinary thing, and secondly, it was difficult to grab with his bare hands. He did not have any supreme treasures of heaven and earth, and his innate spiritual treasures were not of a high enough level to store the Primordial Purple Qi. For a time, he had no way to collect it.
"Hmph..." Kunpeng glanced at Jieyin and Zhunti with a sinister look, then transformed into his original form, raised his arm, and whipped up a tornado to fly towards Beiming. After killing Huan Hongyun, he was excited and felt a long-lost sense of joy. Half of the pent-up anger in his chest dissipated, and his cultivation level actually relaxed. He decided to return to Beiming to cultivate in seclusion first.
As expected, if he didn't kill these three, his Dao heart wouldn't be stable. Hongyun was already dead, but if he had the chance, he wouldn't let these two go either.
Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance, both feeling a pang of sympathy. Unfortunately, the Golden Lotus of Merit in their hands rejected the Primordial Purple Qi tainted with bloodlust, leaving them helpless as they watched the purple light vanish.
At the same time, above the azure sky, Tongtian pointed at the battlefield and said, "Second brother, now no one can get it."
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