Chapter Fifty-two: Hongyun Meets with Disaster

  Kong Xuan and Yu Yi Xian traveled to the East Sea, where Ao Guang treated them with great hospitality. Before they knew it, seven or eight years had passed in the Dragon Palace, and they began to feel a bit bored. They bid farewell and left, discussing their next destination. They decided to head west, having heard that the land was barren, but not knowing what kind of desolation it held. Ao Guang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

  This matter will be put on hold for now. As for Emperor Jun and Taiyi, the two returned to the Heavenly Court from the Thirty-Third Heaven, only to see that Emperor Jiang had broken through to the quasi-sage mid-stage with the help of the Four Symbols, which made them feel even more pressure. They were all thinking about how to surpass Emperor Jiang.

  At this time, a small demon's announcement came from outside the hall. It was the sudden arrival of Yao Shi Kun Peng from Beiming, but it was unclear what he wanted to do. He stopped thinking and went out of the hall to greet him, showing his importance.

  "Are Your Majesties worried about something related to increasing their strength?" Kunpeng saw the expressions on the two faces and immediately guessed what was on their minds.

  "It's indeed so, Master Yu has come up with a good plan today." Emperor Jun's eyes lit up as soon as he saw Kun Peng like this.

  "It's not a good plan, but it's an idea."

  "Please speak plainly." Emperor Jun said hastily.

  "The ancestor of the Tao once divided seven Hongmeng purple energies, six of which were obtained by his disciples. Let's not discuss this for now, but the last one was obtained by a loose cultivator named Red Cloud. This unfortunate person cannot obtain this noble position, and it is not the ancestor's appointment. Why don't we take it away? Later, if you can prove to be a saint like the ancestor, high above, the demon clan will naturally rise." After Kunpeng finished speaking, a cold gleam flashed in his eyes, and Red Cloud's owed karma was about to be repaid.

  "Hmm, it should be so." Taiyi, who had always been at odds with Kunpeng, was the first to agree.

  Di Jun thought for a moment, and indeed couldn't delay any longer. Who knew that if he delayed further, Hong Yun might find an opportunity to directly ascend to sainthood. Without further hesitation, he began discussing specific plans with the two of them.

  But Hongyun Laozu, after the second Zi Xiao Palace lecture, never returned to his own Huoyun Cave, and instead lived in his good friend Zhenyuanzi's Wuzhuangguan. He had obtained the Hongmeng Purple Qi and was afraid that other powerful gods would rob him, so it was better for the two of them to be together and look out for each other. However, at this time, there was another person in Wuzhuangguan besides them, who was also a cloud incarnation. Speaking of which, he had some connection with Hongyun, but only because he was transformed from the first calamity cloud at the beginning of heaven, while Hongyun was transformed from the first fire-burning cloud at the beginning of heaven. Perhaps it was because their origins were similar that they became close friends.

  Now the three of them also have quasi-saintly powers, cultivating together in Wuzhuangguan, which is also a major force, so no one comes to provoke them, and the three of them live relatively peacefully.

  This day, Red Cloud once again withdrew from his cultivation, let out a sigh, and looked at the Hongmeng Purple Qi within his body with great distress. After comprehending for tens of thousands of years, he still hadn't grasped any opportunity to become a saint. Not only that, but because of this Hongmeng Purple Qi on him, he didn't dare leave the Five庄观 for the time being and could only continue to hide here. This was unbearable for Red Cloud, who liked to travel around and make friends with cultivators.

  "When will it end?" Red Cloud sighed with emotion, but a restless heart arose. If not eliminated quickly, it would hinder cultivation.

  It's been a long time since I've returned to Huoyun Cave, maybe it's time to go back and take a look. Hongyun thought of this, and his heart became even more restless, just wanting to go out for a walk. Without hesitation, he immediately released his divine sense to check the situation in the two rooms next door. He found that Zhenyuanzi and Lei Yu Xianzi were both in meditation, so he quickly withdrew his divine sense and sneaked out of Wuzhuangguan, otherwise if they had discovered him, they would have definitely tried to persuade him again.

  However, Hongyun was destined to be in trouble. The demon clan was planning to deal with him. He left Wuzhuangguan alone and headed towards Huoyundong at leisure, unaware that Kunpeng and Emperor Taizhong had already received a report from a little demon and set up a large formation at the entrance of Huoyundong, waiting for him to arrive.

  But the Red Cloud Ancestor was also a great divine being, and as he went deeper into the Fire Cloud Cave, his heart became increasingly restless and uneasy. He couldn't help but furrow his brow, feeling somewhat perplexed. He calculated with his fingers, but couldn't figure out what it was. It seemed that he had been cooped up in the Five Elements Pagoda for too long, and there was some pent-up energy in his heart, which was causing this feeling.

  But Emperor Jun had already used the Hetu and Luoshu to block the heavenly mechanism, so Hongyun's cultivation was not as high as his, and naturally he couldn't calculate anything.

  Hongyun continued flying towards Huoyun Cave when suddenly he felt the sky and earth change, only to see starlight shining everywhere. He was shocked for a moment and guessed that he had been plotted against by someone.

  "Red Cloud fellow Daoist, it's been many years since we last met, are you still well?"

  Just as Hong Yun was frightened, a hoarse voice came and a black shadow appeared in front of him.

  "Kunpeng!" Hongyun was shocked, and at this time she greatly regretted not listening to Zhenyuanzi's words and sneaking out. However, after regretting, she didn't hesitate and immediately took off the red gourd hanging from her waist. This gourd was also a top-grade pre-heavenly spiritual treasure, refined from the red gourd obtained from the Kunlun Mountains. Inside it contained a strand of red sand that specialized in strangling people's primordial spirits, extremely vicious and sinister, precisely the 99 Soul-Scattering Gourd.

  "I didn't think that after so many years, you'd still remember me. Now I can finally settle the score with you." Kunpeng burst out laughing, although he had learned from Emperor Jiang that achieving sainthood wasn't the only way to attain the Mixed Yuan method, seeing Hongyun obtain that last sacred position still left a bad taste in his mouth. This time, however, was about understanding this cause and effect.

  "Why so, I carefully calculated that there is no great cause and effect, why must you, Peng Dao friend, be so persistent."

  "Don't say any more, if you hand over the Hongmeng Purple Qi today, I can spare your life and not pursue this matter." Kunpeng said coldly.

  "This... Hongmeng purple energy is my destiny, how can I give it to others." Red Cloud refused, tactfully declining.

  "In that year, it was okay for Zixiao Palace to give up the opportunity to Zhunti, but today it's not okay for me to give it up. What kind of logic is this?" Kunpeng shouted loudly.

  "Don't waste your breath on him anymore, just kill him and be done with it. I'd love to see the power of Zhou Tianxing's Big Dipper Array." Just then, another voice came from within the array.

  Hongyun was even more frightened, he didn't expect that there were others in the formation, and judging from the voice, it seemed to be Donghuang Taiyi of the demon clan, today he was likely to really not be able to escape.

  "Hesitation breeds change, swift action is required." At this time, Emperor Jun's voice rang out, but he wanted to quickly kill Hongyun and seize the holy position first, so as not to attract the attention of other powerful gods.

  Taiyi no longer hesitated and immediately revealed himself, with the Hunyuan Bell in his hand directly smashing towards Hongyun, stirring up a chaotic airflow.

  Hongyun originally wanted to say something, but saw Taiyi had already taken action, and was suddenly shocked. He hastily raised the 99 Red Cloud Scattered Gourd, a strand of red sand floated out, mixed with the Opening Heaven Evil Energy, and flew towards Hun Dun's bell.

  Taiyi sneered, how could these spirit treasures compare to his own ultimate treasure, it was simply a suicidal act. But the next moment, his face changed.

  When the red sand mixed with the heavenly exterminating aura surrounded the Hunyuan Bell, Taiyi's primordial spirit imprint left inside was immediately erased, and the entire Hunyuan Bell fell out of his control. He was shocked and didn't expect the red sand to have such an effect. Hurriedly, he flew up to try to retrieve the Hunyuan Bell.

  But it was a great mistake. Who would have thought that each of the extraordinary treasures had an unusual power, and those who dared to underestimate them would suffer setbacks.

  But Red Cloud strangled the primordial spirit of Hun Dun Zhong, and Hun Dun Zhong suddenly lost its power and began to fall. Red Cloud looked at it and instinctively wanted to pick it up. Unexpectedly, Kun Peng had already attacked, and with a splash of sheep fat jade bottle in his hand, he instantly wrapped up that strand of red sand, and summoned a palace, which was immediately smashed towards him.

  Hongyun only went to grab the Hunyuan Bell, without noticing Kunpeng, and was immediately smashed by the Youzisheng Palace, letting out a miserable cry.

  "Kunpeng, you and I cannot coexist!" Red Cloud was smashed by Kunpeng in an instant, and his heart was filled with great anger, hating Kunpeng to death.

  "You and I have been bound by fate for a long time, we are either enemies or friends, why would I be afraid of being on opposite sides?" Kun Peng said coldly.

  Hong Yun's eyes stared at Kun Peng, almost spitting out fire.

  In the West, all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas awoke from their meditation on the Tao.

  "Big brother, Hongyun and I are entangled in a karmic relationship, now we're in trouble. Do you need to rescue us?" Zhun Ti asked.

  Jie Ying shook his head slightly, "This cause and effect is a sacred cause and effect, it's hard to repay. If you save him, you won't be able to repay this cause and effect, how will you then attain enlightenment?"

  Zhun Ti listened and then understood, closing his eyes without speaking.

  In Pangu Hall, Emperor Jiang also suddenly opened his eyes, but thinking that this matter had nothing to do with him, he continued to cultivate.

  But just as Hongyun and Kunpeng Tai were entangled in a fierce battle, the suddenly motionless Zhou Tian Xing Dou Great Array began to rotate, 365 flags appeared, the power of the stars poured down, and with one twist, starlight shot out in all directions, instantly piercing through Hongyun.

  Hongyun let out another mournful cry, already severely injured. He wanted to escape but was trapped in the Zhou Tian Star Array. Just as he tried to flee, Kunpeng and Taizhen caught up with him. Taizhen took out the Qingguang Twin Lanterns, while Kunpeng took out the You Shigong Palace, both of which they used to attack Hongyun.

  Two treasures of the law came, how could Red Cloud dodge, and was hit right away. His body suddenly collapsed, and two rays of light shot out, one being the Hongmeng Purple Qi and the other being Red Cloud's primordial spirit.

  Di Jun suddenly appeared and chased after the Hong Meng purple gas, while Kun Peng and Tai Yi chased after the Red Cloud Yuan Shen. The two of them simultaneously took out their magical treasures and struck again.

  To annihilate the Red Cloud Primordial Spirit, Kunpeng suddenly thought of something and deliberately slowed down the speed of the You Shi Palace. The two green light lanterns in Taiyi's hand immediately sprayed out flames that burned upwards, instantly vaporizing the Red Cloud Primordial Spirit.

  Hongyun fell, Zhenyuanzi and Lei Yu Xianzi felt it. Now that Emperor Jun has obscured the heavenly mechanism, I'll calculate it with my fingers and figure it out immediately.

  "Taiyi, you killed my good friend! I will never coexist with you!" Suddenly, Zhenyuanzi let out a loud shout that echoed throughout the entire Honghuang.

  Taiyi smiled disdainfully and flew towards Emperor Jun's direction.

  Kunpeng picked up the 99 scattered gourds left by Hongyun, saw that this matter was settled, and didn't say much. He immediately returned to Beiming, as for the Hongmeng purple energy, it is controlled by the Heavenly Way, how can it be obtained so easily? He told Emperor Jun and Taiyi to seize the Hongmeng purple energy, just wanting them to help him resolve this broken cause and effect.

  But that was indeed the case, Di Jun chased after Hongmeng's purple energy and found it suddenly disappeared. After sensing it, there was no trace at all. With a knot in his heart, he could only return to the Heavenly Court with a huff.