Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Deep within the chaos, the overwhelming pressure of primordial chaos surged like a tsunami.

Yin Ziyu looked at Hongjun and said, "This battle will determine the future of the prehistoric world. The Dao Ancestor is the Heavenly Dao, and only one battle can determine the fate of the world!"

Hongjun stood beneath the Jade Disc of Creation, the three thousand Great Dao Laws condensing into brilliant proverbs around him. His gaze swept over the two opposing sides, his voice devoid of any emotion: "Today's battle is not for personal grudges, but to determine the great trend of the prehistoric world for billions of years."

Neither side spoke further. Heaven fears those who seek to prove their Dao through force, and thus erects countless natural barriers to hinder them.

Once a Daoist appears, the rules of Heaven will inevitably be overturned, and this battle is unavoidable.

According to legend, Yang Mei attained enlightenment in the ancient times. However, Yang Mei's enlightenment was different from that of Yin Ziyu and Jiu Feng. Yang Mei was originally a chaotic god and demon, and his primordial spirit was complete. He was still in the creation period and had no karma in the prehistoric world. It is more accurate to say that he restored his cultivation and then escaped into chaos to no longer participate in the affairs of the prehistoric world.

However, Yin Ziyu is different from Jiu Feng. The two of them truly deciphered the Heavenly Dao in the primordial world, planned step by step, and went through countless life-and-death experiences to prove their Dao. They are the true risers from the bottom up and broke the shackles of the Heavenly Dao to prove their Dao through force.

This would inevitably have the greatest impact on the Heavenly Dao of the Primordial World. The seven people in front of them, Hongjun now represents the Heavenly Dao, and the other six are Heavenly Dao Saints. It is inevitable that they will fight against those who break the rules.

Without another word, both sides raised their hands and waved, sending out two streams of Heavenly Dao Origin from the Creation Jade Disc.

One of them fell into Laozi's hands, and the Taiji diagram suddenly expanded. The Yin and Yang energies transformed into two sky curtains to protect the left and right sides, while the other merged into the Pangu Banner, making the already chaotic Qi Blade even more fierce.

"I!"

Hongjun's gaze fell on his first disciple. In this battle, Laozi was the most important, and the other sages would also assist him.

"You will lead Yuanshi, Tongtian, and Nuwa to fight Jiufeng. Jiufeng's power is fierce and powerful, and it needs the combined strength of the four saints to restrain it. Do not give it a chance to get close."

Lao Tzu, holding a coiled dragon-shaped flat staff, with countless streams of energy hanging from the Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda above his head, said: "This humble Taoist obeys the order."

After Laozi finished speaking, he turned to look at the three of them: "Junior Brother Yuanshi, use the Pangu Banner to launch the main attack, Junior Brother Tongtian, use the Zhuxian Formation Diagram to set up defenses, and Junior Sister Nuwa, use the Shanhe Sheji Diagram to try to trap their bodies. Join me in this battle!"

Upon hearing this, the Primordial Celestial Venerable unleashed a myriad of golden rays from the heavenly clouds. With a flick of his wrist, the Pangu Banner unleashed a torrent of primordial energy blades like a waterfall: "Hmph, mere remnants of the Witch Clan, why would the Four Sages need to join forces?"

Although Yuanshi Tianzun was arrogant, his figure had already landed in the east of the array's core, forming a four-way encirclement with Laozi's west, Tongtian's south, and Nuwa's north.

Tongtian silently unleashed the Four Swords of Zhuxian, their sword energy weaving a net of countless swords across the chaos.

Nuwa then unfolded the Mountain and River Map, in which the sun, moon, and stars flowed, subtly incorporating the figure of the Nine Phoenixes.

Hongjun then looked at Jieyin and Zhunti, and the Dao runes on the Creation Jade Disc suddenly lit up: "Jieyin and Zhunti, follow me to fight Ziyu. You two use the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus and the Seven Treasures Tree to protect your wings. When I break his transcendent power with the Chaos Divine Thunder, we will work together to suppress him."

"Disciple, please obey your master's orders!"

Jieyin clasped his hands together, and a twelve-petaled golden lotus bloomed beneath him, with golden Buddhist light descending to protect his entire body. Zhunti, on the other hand, wielded the Seven Treasures Tree, unleashing a sky full of radiant light. His seemingly compassionate gaze concealed a hint of solemnity.

After making the arrangements, Hongjun's gaze swept over the hesitant Tongtian and Nuwa: "If you two hold back in the formation, I will immediately extract the Primordial Purple Qi that you obtained from listening to the Dao in Zixiao Palace, demote you to rogue cultivators, and prevent you from attaining the Dao for eternity!"

Upon hearing this, Tongtian suddenly looked up, and Nuwa nearly dropped the Mountain and River Map in her hand. Looking at Hongjun's calm eyes, she finally gritted her teeth and said, "This disciple dares not."

This battle is a battle for the Heavenly Dao, and its significance is different now. No little scheme can hide from Hongjun. It can be said that this battle is the greatest crisis for the Heavenly Dao in all of eternity.

If a Heavenly Sage does not uphold the Heavenly Dao, then the Heavenly Dao will inevitably reclaim its origin to enhance the strength of others.

Seeing this, Tongtian and Nuwa had no choice but to fight with all their might.

Yin Ziyu looked at Jiu Feng, and Jiu Feng understood what Yin Ziyu meant!
In this battle, Tongtian and Nuwa had no choice. Tongtian still had the Fallen Saint Pill, which Yin Ziyu understood. Therefore, there was no need to put Tongtian in a difficult position; he could simply let Tongtian go all out.

Seeing this, Jiufeng unleashed the Great Dao of Power like a golden tide towards the Four Saints: "A bunch of puppets bound hand and foot by the Heavenly Dao, how dare you presume to encircle us? Today I will show you what true Primordial Power is!"

After saying this, Jiufeng's figure flickered, transforming into a golden rainbow that rushed straight towards Yuanshi Tianzun. The golden light on her fist actually shattered the three energy blades shot out by Pangu Banner.

"Insanity!"

Yuanshi Tianzun roared, and the golden light descending from the heavenly clouds instantly condensed into a shield, colliding with Jiufeng's fist.

With a crisp "crack," the Heavenly Auspicious Clouds cracked open with spiderweb-like patterns, and the Primordial Heavenly Venerable was blasted back billions of feet, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

This moment brought Yuanshi Tianzun to his senses, highlighting the enormous gap in strength between a sage and a primordial being.

Laozi immediately said, "I will lead the battle from the front, while the three of you will provide support from the three sides. Do not approach Jiufeng!"

At the same time, Yin Ziyu held the Transcendent Divine Sword and looked calmly at Hongjun: "I wonder how much of the Primordial World Ancestor can now control? The future of the Primordial World should not be controlled by the Heavenly Dao alone."

Hongjun remained indifferent as the Jade Disc of Creation suddenly spun, and countless chaotic divine thunderbolts gathered above his head to form a sea of ​​thunder: "The rise and fall of the primordial world is determined by the Heavenly Dao. How dare you, with your unpredictable nature, interfere? Today I will show you that even the power of transcendence must bow before the Heavenly Dao!"

Hongjun did not answer Yin Ziyu, but Yin Ziyu judged that Hongjun had already gained considerable control over the Heavenly Dao, and that Hongjun was protecting his own interests in this battle.

Before Hongjun finished speaking, the sea of ​​thunder roared, and billions of purple-black divine lightning bolts rushed towards Yin Ziyu like raging dragons.

The golden lotus light of Jieyin and the seven-treasure tree light of Zhunti surged up simultaneously, forming two barriers to protect the two wings of the thunder sea, completely sealing off Yin Ziyu's retreat.

Yin Ziyu swung his sword, the pure white sword light slicing through the sea of ​​lightning like tofu, only to see Hongjun already approaching on the Jade Disc of Creation, his fingertips condensing the laws of the Three Thousand Great Daos, pointing directly at his brow: "Those who prove the Dao with force are powerful, but those who prove the Dao with their hearts have an empty foundation. Today I will break your heart!"

"The outcome is still undecided, why should the Dao Ancestor make a hasty conclusion?"

Instead of retreating, Yin Ziyu advanced, slashing at Hongjun's wrist with the Transcendent Divine Sword. However, the sword trembled slightly the moment it touched the laws of the Great Dao!
This was the first time Yin Ziyu had felt his power being suppressed since he attained enlightenment.

In the chaos, the roar of the Four Saints battling the Nine Phoenixes intertwined with the brilliance of Hongjun fighting Ziyu. Countless chaotic forces were annihilated in the collision, and the chaotic air currents spanning billions of light-years were reduced to nothingness.

Yin Ziyu raised his hand and waved it, and the Chaos Compass, formed from the origin of the Great Dao, floated above his head and slowly rotated.

On the compass, countless mysterious patterns lit up, exuding an ancient and rustic aura.

In an instant, endless Daoist proverbs surged from the compass, surrounding Yin Ziyu like a tide, forming an invisible barrier.

Upon seeing this, Hongjun's eyes narrowed, and with a slight thought, an endless sea of ​​thunder rose from the chaos.

Countless bolts of chaotic divine lightning roared like raging dragons as they struck Yin Ziyu, tearing apart and igniting the chaotic airflow wherever they passed.

Chaos Heavenly Thunder is the highest thunder technique since the beginning of time. It originates from the primordial chaos before the birth of the universe, representing the most primitive thunder power before the separation of Yin and Yang, and is also a manifestation of the will of Heaven.

This is the ultimate form of the Thunder Path, both an echo of the creation of the primordial chaos and a key to returning to the chaos. Its power is so great that Hongjun does not need to use any other divine abilities.

However, when these divine lightning bolts approached the Daoist proverbs surrounding Yin Ziyu, they were like mud oxen entering the sea, instantly dissolved and annihilated by the proverbs, without even causing a ripple.

Upon seeing this, Hongjun could no longer maintain his indifferent expression and frowned, saying, "A Chaos Treasure! How did you obtain it?"

It's important to understand that Chaos Treasures were created at the very beginning of chaos, emerging alongside the chaotic gods and demons. Their power is second only to the Chaos Supreme Treasures, far surpassing even the power of saints. Moreover, obtaining a Chaos Treasure in the current chaotic world is virtually impossible. This is because at the time of creation, all Chaos Treasures were shattered by Pangu, transforming into the origin of the Great Dao and returning to the Land of Annihilation.

Yin Ziyu remained calm and said indifferently, "This is formed from the Origin Land. Chaos treasures need to be nurtured by the Origin of Chaos for countless epochs to take shape. Now that Chaos is in turmoil, it can no longer evolve. However, Chaos spiritual treasures can still be formed by using the power of the Origin Land."

Before Yin Ziyu left the Land of Origin, he wanted to cultivate a supreme treasure, but that was impossible. However, he could cultivate a chaotic spiritual treasure, which caused him to be delayed for a period of time.

Upon hearing this, Hongjun slowly nodded: "As expected of the origin of the Great Dao, it truly is a place of great fortune. You have devoted your mind and energy to developing this Chaos Compass, so you must have a plan!"

After a moment's thought, Hongjun had already guessed what Yin Ziyu meant.

Yin Ziyu smiled faintly: "Nothing can be hidden from the Dao Ancestor. The Three Thousand Great Dao Laws are ultimately incomplete. Although the Dao Ancestor's Creation Jade Disc contains the Three Thousand Great Daos, it is still an incomplete object, ultimately a flaw in the Primordial World! I hope that in the future this treasure can complete the flaws of the Primordial World!"

Hongjun nodded slightly, a complex look flashing in his eyes: "The Great Dao is infinite, and the Jade Disc of Creation has indeed failed to encompass it all. I hope that in the future you can find the remaining fragments and make up for the deficiencies of these three thousand Great Daos."

Jieyin offered up a twelve-petaled golden lotus, which emitted thousands of golden rays that enveloped Yin Ziyu.

Zhunti then wielded the Seven Treasures Tree, sweeping it towards the Chaos Compass, attempting to knock it down.

The Chaos Compass above Yin Ziyu's head spun even faster, and the Great Dao Proverbs became increasingly dense, blocking all the golden light from the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus and the attacks from the Seven Treasures Tree.

As Yin Ziyu watched the three approaching Hongjun, his transcendent power resonated with the power of the Chaos Compass, allowing him to fight against them.

At the same time, Laozi, along with Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian, and Nuwa, launched an attack on Jiufeng.

Yuanshi Tianzun received the primordial essence bestowed by Hongjun. This time, he waved the Pangu Banner, unleashing a continuous stream of heavenly blades. At the same time, he urged the heavenly auspicious clouds to descend with countless rays of light to protect himself.

Tongtian unleashed the Four Swords of Zhuxian, unleashing chaotic sword energy, while Nuwa unfolded the Mountain and River Map, attempting to trap Jiufeng within it.

Seeing this, Jiufeng activated the Great Dao of Power to its limit, wielding her fists to withstand the attacks of the crowd.

In an instant, energy storms raged in the chaos, magical artifacts flashed, and the laws of the Great Dao clashed. A decisive battle that would determine the future control of the primordial world had entered a white-hot stage.

Hongjun, who controlled the Jade Disc of Creation, could only summon the Chaotic Thunder Sea. The other terrifying divine powers of the Jade Disc of Creation, due to their imperfection, could not be controlled.

Otherwise, Yin Ziyu would not be a match for Hongjun, who controls the complete Creation Jade Disc.

The complete Jade Disc of Creation possesses several terrifying supernatural powers: the Chain of Fate annihilates cause and effect, words become law and all laws return to nothingness, chaos restarts the calamity of returning to the void, and it even has the power to make the Great Dao manifest!
Fortunately, this is a fragment of the Jade Disc of Creation. Of course, even though it is a fragment, it has not fallen out of the grade of a Chaos Treasure.

The Jade Disc of Creation, the Green Lotus of Chaos, and the Divine Axe of Creation are three supreme treasures of Chaos. In terms of grade, the Jade Disc of Creation is the Great Perfection of a supreme treasure of Chaos, while the Green Lotus of Chaos is the Middle Stage and the Divine Axe of Creation is the Early Stage!

One Chaos Treasure can be transformed into three Innate Treasures, similar to the Creation Axe.

One innate treasure can be transformed into three top-grade innate spiritual treasures. For example, the Creation Green Lotus can be transformed into the Green Lotus Sword, the Coiled Dragon Flat Cudgel, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi.

Even after the Jade Disc of Creation shattered, it remained a supreme treasure of chaos, demonstrating that even in its broken state, it still possessed countless terrifying powers.

After a long and fierce battle, Hongjun saw that the Chaos Compass above Yin Ziyu's head remained as stable as a mountain, the golden light of the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Jieyin was gradually dissipated by the proverbs, and the Seven Treasures Tree of Zhunti only splashed a few scattered Dao patterns when it brushed on the compass. He already understood that ordinary methods would be far from enough to defeat this person.

If the delay is too long, it will suppress the majesty of the Heavenly Dao, so we must use the true methods of the Heavenly Dao.

Hongjun's eyes grew increasingly solemn. He suddenly raised his hand and pressed down on the Creation Jade Disc above his head, shouting, "The Great Dao returns to its source, supreme treasure, obey my command!"

In an instant, the Jade Disc of Creation burst forth with a dazzling light, and countless primordial energies of the Great Dao surged forth from it like swimming dragons, extending into the depths of chaos.

The entire chaos seemed to be stirred by an invisible hand, and a deafening bell rang out from billions of light-years away!

"Boom-thump-thump-"

The three chimes caused visible ripples to appear in the chaotic airflow.

A giant golden bell pierced through the chaotic mist, rushing towards us with the power to suppress all ages. The sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, and plants carved on the bell were lifelike. It was the Chaos Bell, one of the three treasures of creation!

"Chaos Clock!"

Lao Tzu exclaimed in surprise, and the other sages were also greatly astonished.

Even the usually composed Yin Ziyu couldn't help but shrink his pupils when he saw the giant bell. This was a creation treasure on par with the Pangu Banner and the Taiji Diagram. It had disappeared after the war between the Lich King and the Demon King, and it turned out that it had been controlled by Hongjun all along!

When Taiyi died, the Chaos Bell suddenly disappeared without a trace. Many sages searched for it but could not find it. Therefore, it is reasonable that it was hidden by the Heavenly Dao.

Now that two people have proven their Dao through force, the Heavenly Dao will inevitably have to reveal its trump card. Since the Chaos Bell is now under the Heavenly Dao's control, it is only natural that the Heaven-Opening Axe be combined with the Chaos Bell to suppress those who prove their Dao through force and maintain the Heavenly Dao's majesty.

Hongjun, however, did not allow anyone to think further. He pressed down on the Creation Jade Disc with his left hand and gestured towards the Chaos Bell with his right, while shouting, "Laozi, borrow the Taiji Diagram! Yuanshi, give me the Pangu Banner!"

Although Laozi was unwilling, he dared not disobey. He immediately released his grip on Jiufeng and threw the Taiji Diagram toward Hongjun.

In an instant, the Jade Disc of Creation floated in the air, drawing the three creation treasures—the Chaos Bell, the Taiji Diagram, and the Pangu Banner—into a triangular arrangement in the air.

Hongjun formed hand seals and chanted obscure incantations. Infinite laws of the Great Dao surged into the three treasures like a tide, and countless powers of the Heavenly Dao converged from all directions, making the light of the three treasures dazzling.

The Chaos Bell trembled violently, radiating a powerful force that suppressed time and space. The Tai Chi diagram spun endlessly, and the Yin and Yang energies evolved into the mysteries of heaven and earth. The Pangu Banner stretched out, and the Heaven-Opening Blade condensed into a substantial band of light.

The three treasures intertwined in a mysterious trajectory, their power constantly merging and escalating, gradually coalescing into the phantom of a giant axe at the center.

When the axe shadow first appeared, it was still blurry, but as the power of the three supreme treasures continued to pour in, the axe body became more and more solid, with chaotic patterns flowing on the axe blade, and the axe handle wrapped with chains formed by the laws of the Great Dao. Even the phantom image exuded a terrifying pressure that could split the heavens and the earth, plunging the entire chaos into deathly silence.

"The Heaven-Opening Divine Axe... is complete!"

Jiufeng stopped fighting with Laozi and the others, her voice taut with disbelief and horror.

Because the Pangu Banner might not be able to harm Jiufeng, but the Heaven-Opening Axe could cut down the Chaos Gods and Demons as easily as chopping melons and vegetables!
Countless powerful Chaos Gods and Demons were annihilated, including top-ranking Chaos Gods and Demons such as the Time Daoist.

Hongjun looked at the phantom of the divine axe that had condensed the power of three Chaos Treasures, and a hint of relief finally appeared on his face: "Ziyu, so what if you have Chaos Treasures? Today I will show you what the power to create the world truly is!"

Yin Ziyu gazed at the divine axe that seemed capable of opening up the primordial chaos. The Chaos Compass above his head spun to its limit, and the Great Dao Proverbs piled up densely into a spherical barrier.

Yin Ziyu knew that the real test of life and death had only just begun. This was probably the strongest ultimate power that Heaven could deal with those who proved their Dao through force. Only by eliminating the threat of the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe could this battle be considered a victory.

Even the Nine Phoenixes, whose physical form is no longer safe, are no longer protected by the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe!

(End of this chapter)