Chapter 78

If everything were so easy, then the Three Pure Ones could have just smashed their heads and died. Finally, the eldest of the Three Pure Ones took action. The Taiji diagram, seemingly slow but actually fast, blocked the path of the Map of the World to the Thirty-Third Heaven.

Then, the two others, Tongtian and Yuanshi, who had reacted, remotely activated the Pangu Banner and the Green Lotus Sword to slash at the Map of the World, trying to reclaim the primordial spirit of Haotian.

"Very well! Very well! What a great Sage of Tongtian, to actually treat me as if I don't exist!" Canglong Jun, seeing that Lord Tongtian ignored him and kept纠缠着女娲, felt deeply humiliated.

It must be understood that the Four Divine Beasts suppress the four corners of the world, governing the elements of earth, fire, wind, and water, and the transformations of the Five Elements. In terms of status, they are not much inferior to the Sages, and even the Heavenly Emperor would treat them as equals, not daring to claim superiority over them, let alone the fact that the Four Divine Beasts are always united.

Seeing Canglong Jun lose face, the other three could no longer stand it. White Tiger Shenjun, holding a divine saber, slashed at Tongtian's Green Lotus Sword.

The divine saber of White Tiger Shenjun is one of the White Tiger's life-bound divine weapons. Even if it is not as powerful as the Green Lotus Sword, it is not far behind. Combined with the Azure Dragon Banner, the Vermilion Bird Halberd, and the Black Tortoise Tower, how could a single Green Lotus Sword withstand them?

A mournful cry was heard as the Green Lotus Sword was almost severed by the White Tiger Saber. At this moment, an array diagram flew from the heavens, wrapping four treasure swords, ready to form a great array.

"The Array of the Four Sages!" Lady Ziguang's face changed.

Yuan Kui also looked at the great array. As soon as the array was formed, a killing aura rushed towards them. The air was filled with a dense, gloomy mist, and a cold wind blew. The innate killing swords appeared and disappeared, rising and falling, creating an unpredictable environment. This was truly an innate killing array, far superior to the Three Talents Killing Array that Feng Ye had.

Moreover, the Daoist sect has a saying: "Pangu gave birth to the Taiji, and the Two Instruments and Four Symbols followed." Among the Three Pure Ones, Laojun governs the Taiji, Yuanshi governs the Two Instruments, and the Four Symbols are under the command of Tongtian. The Array of the Four Sages is based on the Four Symbols. The four gates of the array—Zhu, Xian, Jue, and Lu—correspond to earth, fire, wind, and water, connecting the four elemental energies of the world. Within the array, the power of the Four Divine Beasts is harnessed to create a separate realm, simulating a chaotic environment. In chaos, all things are destroyed, making it a place of certain death.

The faces of the gods turned grim as they joined forces to defend, watching the struggle between the Four Divine Beasts and the Three Pure Ones. None of them were foolish; the Four Divine Beasts had the confidence to stand because they were eternal and indestructible, and the Three Pure Ones, no matter how powerful, would not dare to directly kill them. However, the situation was different for the others. If they rashly intervened, they would inevitably be targeted by the Three Pure Ones in the future, so they chose to watch from the sidelines.

Now, with the Four Divine Beasts dealing with Tongtian's Array of the Four Sages, Nüwa, facing the combined attack of Yuanshi and Laojun, could not last long. Gradually, the Map of the World began to lose its advantage. It was only a matter of time before it was completely defeated.

However, Nüwa was not alone; she had a brother who was a sister-protector. A brother is not scary, but with the sister-protector aura, it was a different story. The River Diagram and the Luo Book emerged from the Fire Cloud Cave, forming the River Luo Array to entangle the Pangu Banner, reducing the pressure on Nüwa.

Then, a wheel suddenly flew over, and a female voice echoed from afar: "Ladies and gentlemen, do you think our witch clan has no one left just because you bully us like this?"

Houtu! With the death of Roushou, the witch clan had lost all its ancestors. No matter how compassionate Lady Houtu claimed to be, she could not remain calm in the face of the clan's life and death crisis. Standing outside the Wheel of Reincarnation, she remotely activated the wheel and sent it towards the Green Lotus Sword.

Tongtian naturally had to divert his attention to Houtu, seeing an opportunity, the Four Divine Beasts exchanged glances and revealed their divine forms. The Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise, the Four Divine Beasts, suppressed the four gates of the Array of the Four Sages.

The Array of the Four Sages is said to be unbreakable by the Four Divine Beasts, but these Four Divine Beasts are not necessarily referring to the Four Sages. The Four Divine Beasts have a status not much inferior to the Sages, and with their elemental positions, they have no fear of destruction, with boundless virtue and long-lasting fortune, they are not afraid of the killing power of the Array of the Four Sages.

Moreover, the elements of earth, fire, wind, and water are also the specialties of the Four Divine Beasts. However, the Array of the Four Sages forms its own world, and if the Four Divine Beasts enter, they might not easily come out.

Seeing this, the Four Divine Beasts spat out the Four Divine Pearls, directly blocking the elemental sources of the heavens, severing the connection between the Array of the Four Sages and the world. As the supreme rulers of the four corners of the world and the elemental powers, they had the authority to do so. Without the support of the world's killing aura, the array became like a rootless plant, and its power weakened. Although the array was controlled by a Sage, Tongtian's true form was not present, and a mere divine thought could not match the true forms of the Four Divine Beasts.

Turning to the other side, Houtu used the Wheel of Reincarnation to strike the Green Lotus Sword and then targeted the Pangu Banner. The Wheel of Reincarnation is related to the underworld, and no matter how powerful the Pangu Banner's attack, it would not dare to destroy the wheel. If it did, the karma would be enough to give Yuanshi a hard time.

Fuxi and Houtu, though immortal, were clearly not a match for Yuanshi, who was a genuine Supreme Sage. However, Yuanshi also had concerns, considering their immortal status, so the three of them were in a stalemate. You strike me, I counter, it looked like a normal sparring session.

Compared to the killing aura at Tongtian's side, Yuanshi's side was more peaceful. Laojun and Nüwa's battlefield presented a different scene.

Laojun's Taiji diagram sealed the heavens and earth, forming the Two Instruments and Microcosmic Array, evolving the primordial chaos of the world. The Map of the World transformed into a pillar of divine mountain, standing firm in the world, regardless of the changes in the primordial chaos.

Then, the Taiji diagram transformed into Yin and Yang energies, dissolving all things. The Map of the World emitted countless golden rays, with auspicious clouds spreading, preventing the energies from easily approaching.

Next, the Taiji diagram rotated, and the Yin and Yang energies transformed into dragons, phoenixes, and qilins, rushing towards the Map of the World. The Map of the World unfurled, transforming into the primordial chaos, and the Yin and Yang spirits were returned to their original forms, dissipating into primordial energy.

Gradually, the two became impatient. A flat staff flew from the Eight Scenic Palaces, aiming to break the Map of the World's divine form. At this moment, a brocade ball shot from the Palace of Nüwa, deflecting the staff. Then, a whip entangled the staff, preventing it from moving freely.

Nüwa, taking advantage of Laojun's distraction, dropped the Cauldron of Heaven and Earth. A loud boom echoed through the world as it collided with the Taiji diagram.

In terms of quality, both were innate treasures, but the Cauldron of Heaven and Earth, having been recently refined, could not match the Taiji diagram, which had existed since the beginning of time. However, each had its specialty, and you couldn't expect the Taiji diagram, a scroll-type treasure, to withstand a giant cauldron.

Seizing the opportunity, the Map of the World found a gap and flew past the Taiji diagram's defense, heading towards the chaos. By the time Laojun reacted and sent the Heaven-Earth Yellow Tower, it was too late. The Map of the World had already flown into the chaos, and even the powerful Yellow Tower could not suppress the entire chaos.

Seeing Nüwa succeed, the River Diagram, the Luo Book, and the Wheel of Reincarnation immediately flew away. The Three Pure Ones, especially Tongtian's Array of the Four Sages, which had been breached by the Four Divine Beasts, did not linger. "Everyone, come to the Palace of Nüwa. I have something to discuss with you!" Nüwa's voice echoed. The Three Pure Ones, seizing the opportunity, also stopped. The Three Pure Ones, sitting in the Eight Scenic Palaces, exchanged glances and got up, riding their mounts towards the Palace of Nüwa.

They had been troubled by the Heavenly Court for a long time.

The Four Divine Beasts also heard Nüwa's message, as did the other great gods. Some of the great gods, concerned about the outcome, followed the Four Divine Beasts to the Palace of Nüwa.

"Dragon Lord, are you going?" Ziguang asked Yuan Kui beside her.

"I'll pass! With so many great gods there, what can I do?" Yuan Kui shook his head.

"Then, I will go and represent the line of the Human Emperor, so as not to be underestimated."

Ziguang set out late, and when she arrived at the Palace of Nüwa, she saw the Three Pure Ones, the Four Divine Beasts, the Qilin lineage, and some ancient great gods who had long been in seclusion, all gathered.

It seemed everyone had the same idea, coming to support Nüwa. Ziguang secretly guessed.

Originally, these great gods did not care much about the Heavenly Court of the Daoist sect. They thought, if even Di Jun was like that, how could the Heavenly Court of the Daoist sect be any better? But who would have thought that on the first day, the chosen Heavenly Emperor was directly killed, leaving only a primordial spirit?

Ziguang saw Canglong Jun glaring at Tongtian, and Tongtian, not willing to back down, glared back. She couldn't help but roll her eyes; these men were really something, what was there to argue about? It was just a matter of face! At this moment, Ziguang forgot how she had dealt with Di Jun.

Soon, another goddess entered, the Queen Mother of the West? Ziguang's heart stirred, and she pulled the Queen Mother of the West to her side: "Sister, weren't you recovering? Why are you here?"

The Queen Mother of the West sat beside Ziguang, who had attained enlightenment much earlier. Even though the Queen Mother of the West came from Kunlun, she was still a bit later than Ziguang. She looked pale and coughed lightly, "It's not that easy. Xihe's sun poison is not easy to expel, but this is a matter of divine affairs, so I had to come!"

Ziguang frowned, "Xihe is dead, and her poison should not be so strong. Is there really no way?"

"Not necessarily!" The Queen Mother of the West's pale cheeks suddenly turned red, "A few days ago, Dong Wanggong came to me and offered to help me expel the poison."

Dong Wanggong? Ziguang's eyes flickered, then she covered it up, comforting the Queen Mother of the West, "Isn't that a good thing? After all, you were injured trying to save him!" Then, seeing the Queen Mother of the West's shy and hesitant expression, she asked, "What? Did he make some unreasonable demands?"

The Queen Mother of the West looked embarrassed, "According to him, the poison has affected my Yin essence, and I need to practice dual cultivation with his power."

"What? Did you agree?"

"If I had agreed, I wouldn't look like this!" The Queen Mother of the West shook her head. The Queen Mother of the West and Dong Wanggong were two great gods born together, but they were not the couple as later legends claimed. They were merely collaborators, and although their fortunes were linked, their relationship was much shallower than that of dual cultivation partners.

Dual cultivation with Dong Wanggong? Becoming a shared destiny? The Queen Mother of the West was still hesitant.

Since she did not agree, then it should be destroyed! Ziguang thought, then smiled at the Queen Mother of the West, "Sister, don't worry. I have a method to help you expel the poison, but I need to know if you are determined."

"What method?" The Queen Mother of the West asked urgently, no matter how difficult, it was better than being forced to dual cultivate and share fortunes.

Ziguang leaned close to the Queen Mother of the West's ear, "Reincarnation!"

Reincarnation, the Queen Mother of the West pondered Ziguang's words. Using the power of reincarnation to expel the poison was not a bad idea, but reincarnation also carried great risks. A slight mistake could mean becoming a vessel for others, disappearing forever. The Queen Mother of the West was still hesitant.

Seeing the Queen Mother of the West's hesitation, Ziguang added, "Sister, don't worry. The reincarnation I mentioned is partial reincarnation. If you are willing, you can sever the part of your Yin essence entangled with the sun poison, and reincarnate. In the future, you can use the power of reincarnation to reclaim that part of your essence. Although this will greatly reduce your cultivation, it is better than being forced!"

Knowing the Queen Mother of the West needed time to think, Ziguang did not say more.

After a while, Houtu arrived. Houtu's true form was trapped in the cycle of reincarnation, so she sent an avatar, as a top-tier great god, an avatar was still manageable.

With Houtu's arrival, the meeting began. Houtu first challenged the Three Pure Ones, "You three are truly skilled, stirring up the world. And the new Heavenly Emperor, not even officially enthroned, immediately tries to seize the powers of the gods. Who gave him the confidence?"

Then, Houtu turned to Nüwa, "Lady, Haotian is the source of chaos. Please, Lady, destroy his primordial spirit to prevent him from causing more chaos in the future!"

"Houtu, you are lying! Clearly, your witch clan refuses to submit to the Heavenly Emperor and causes trouble. Just look at Gonggong, for example, to see the true nature of your witch