Primordial Era: This Heavenly Emperor is Too Powerful

Chapter 31 The Kunpeng's Inner Collapse

Upon hearing this, Zhunti immediately became displeased.

I'm just here to make a cameo appearance.

Has this tricked me into it too?

We can't just agree to that.

I have no say in what others are like.

But the West is poor to begin with. If we don't use some crooked methods, how can we prosper?

Thinking of this, Zhunti said, "Since we sages have spoken, we will not go back on our word today."

Haotian, you don't need to make this oath.

Do you really not trust us sages?

As soon as Zhunti finished speaking, Haotian nodded solemnly and said, "That's right!"

I simply don't trust you guys!

What we do today must be bound by the oath of the Dao.

Besides, it's not just saints like you who have made oaths.

I will also swear an oath.

If even this is not the intention of the Sage, then I will have to consider your sincerity.

Could it be that the sages have already made up their minds?

Will you break today's promise tomorrow?

Otherwise, why bother with this oath?

If that's the case, everything we've discussed before is null and void. You go and find a new Heavenly Emperor, and I'll go and find a new place of practice.

From this day forward, we have nothing to do with each other!

The six sages exchanged glances upon hearing this, and then secretly glanced at Hongjun Daozu.

I've already made up my mind.

Judging from the way things are going today, if we don't get to a conclusion, I doubt anyone will be able to leave.

Haotian could relinquish his position as Heavenly Emperor to withdraw from this conflict.

Judging from his posture, it seems he'd be more than happy to see it this way.

And what about these saints?

Can they really throw away the holy throne?

Let alone whether it's possible or not, just comparing the costs incurred by both parties.

These saints are utterly deprived.

Given the old man's current attitude, if Haotian really retreats, and they don't have a perfect solution...

How can we get them out of there?

Yes!

No wonder Haotian dared to face the pressure from the Sage.

This guy is acting very strangely right now.

They're in a state of mind where they're ready to explode at any moment and give up at any time.

Haotian had already decided to just give up and lie down, regardless of the consequences.

We can't argue with this guy.

Otherwise, this guy will just pack up and leave.

Those who remained to face the old man's wrath were the saints.

Having understood their current predicament, Taishang slowly said, "Very well!"

Since Haotian doesn't trust us...

Let us all make a vow!

I, the Supreme One, hereby swear that from this day forward, all my disciples and followers...

Once you leave this temple, you must abide by the Heavenly Rules. If you violate them, you will be dealt with according to the Heavenly Rules, and this temple shall not interfere.

Otherwise, your luck will dissipate and you will be punished by heaven!

Heaven will bear witness!

As the oath was uttered, a thunderclap resounded in the sky.

However, Heaven was moved and fulfilled the oath of the Supreme Being.

The Supreme Being is so straightforward.

But he had thought it through very clearly.

How many disciples does the Supreme Master have?

Now there's only Xuan Du left.

And Xuandu doesn't even leave his temple, so how can he violate the Heavenly Rules?

He's the kind of guy who talks without a care in the world.

What could the other sages do when they saw that the Supreme Lord had already sworn an oath?

Should we just tough it out?

You have to be able to withstand that.

Didn't you notice that after the Supreme Lord swore an oath, the way Hongjun Daozu looked at them became a bit sharper?

If you dare to refuse, guess what the old man will do to you?

Left with no other choice, the other sages had to follow the example of Laozi and make a Daoist oath.

Of course, Haotian was no exception.

After all the cultivators had made their oaths, Dao Ancestor Hongjun finally spoke, saying, "Alright!"

This matter is now settled. I hope you will take good care of yourselves.

You saints should remember the covenant made today.

Haotian, you must fulfill your duties and not lightly resign from your position as Heavenly Emperor.

Let's disperse!

The words were spoken.

Hongjun Daozu went straight back to Zixiao Palace.

The cultivators hurriedly bowed and said, "We respectfully bid farewell to our Master (Teacher)!"

A short while later.

All the cultivators stood up.

The Supreme Lord and the Tongtian Sect Leader glanced at Haotian, then turned back to their dojo without expression.

Yuanshi Tianzun glanced at Haotian and then snorted coldly.

The meaning couldn't be clearer.

Given Yuanshi Tianzun's attitude, the two Western Saints and Nuwa naturally didn't give Haotian a friendly look.

He not only failed to gain the upper hand in both of his encounters with Haotian.

They always had to suffer in silence.

It would be strange if he had a good expression.

Moreover, several sages also saw it.

Haotian is really determined to do whatever he wants.

If you dare to push him, he'll explode on the spot.

He didn't consider the consequences at all.

The six saints vanished in an instant.

Only Kunpeng, Yingzhao, and Haotian remained in place.

At this moment, Kunpeng was internally devastated.

You saints just flick your sleeves and leave.

But what about me?

What should I do?

So, only I, Kunpeng, was injured?

After a moment of thought, Kunpeng spoke, breaking the silence.

"Fellow Daoist!"

This is a misunderstanding.

Since the Sage Nuwa has made her decision, I, this humble Taoist, have no reason to obstruct it.

"How about you release this humble Taoist priest from his restraints, and I will return to my sacred site?"

Upon hearing this, Haotian looked Kunpeng up and down.

Want to go?

It's not that simple.

Now that a near-saint has finally entered the game, shouldn't we seize the opportunity?

If we just let Kunpeng go like this...

I've essentially missed out on a fortune!

Then Haotian slowly said, "Misunderstanding?"

No! No! No!

Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, you've misunderstood. How could I possibly misunderstand?

I don't care about your reasons.

As far as we're concerned, it was you who came here on your own, fellow Daoist?

I did not invite you, fellow Daoist.

"Since you've come all this way, how can you just go back like this?"

Kunpeng felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.

There's no way we can escape this time without paying a price.

They agreed to it for now, and would seek out the Sage Nuwa for compensation after they escaped.

This time, I, Kunpeng, suffered terribly following her orders.

It's not unreasonable to ask her for compensation for the losses, is it?

After thinking for a moment, Kunpeng awkwardly asked, "Fellow Daoist Haotian, how do you intend to resolve this matter?"

Haotian shook his head upon hearing this and said, "What makes you say that, fellow Daoist?"

How to resolve this matter is a question that fellow Daoist should be pondering.

What kind of appearance would it be if I spoke?

Upon hearing Haotian's words, Kunpeng felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.

No conditions?

The most difficult thing is to not set any conditions.

Conditions can still be negotiated.

If they don't even mention the conditions, then the situation is serious.

Either their ambitions are very grand.

Either they just want to kill Kunpeng.

But what is Haotian's purpose?

Judging from Haotian's current attitude, if the talks go well, it means he has grand ambitions.

But if the negotiations fail, then they probably want to kill Kunpeng.

Damn it!

Those who ascend to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor are indeed no good.

Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi were like this, and now Haotian is the same way.

Is this burial site poisonous?

Pah! Pah!

Now is not the time to complain.

The important thing is to think about how to respond.

After all, a good response is the best course of action, as Haotian's true aim is to gain benefits.

If you try to go back, you could lose your life.

Between giving up wealth and risking one's life, Kunpeng naturally knows how to choose.

Given Haotian's impatient nature, he probably won't listen to his nonsense.

After all, even when facing a sage, people don't have the patience to argue.

They made their stance clear from the start, and if they couldn't reach an agreement, they simply gave up.

Now that it's Kunpeng's turn, he shouldn't think about those other things.