SWDnovel Chapter 27 Apology? Are you kidding me?
Chapter 27 Apology? Are you kidding me?
The golden lotus burst forth with boundless golden light, its layers upon layers of petals unfolding to form an indestructible defensive barrier, firmly protecting Zhunti within.
The Guide Daoist flashed to Zhunti's side. The two brothers stood side by side, unleashing their full sage power. In an instant, golden light and seven-colored radiance shone brightly, illuminating the starry sky.
Rumbling--
The torrent of stars and the Heavenly Blade of Creation struck the Golden Lotus of Merit almost simultaneously.
The Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, primarily for defense. It was completely refined by the Guide Daoist, and they were already in perfect harmony.
Under the protection of the golden lotus, Jieyin and Zhunti were forced to retreat several steps, but they ultimately withstood the combined attack.
"Zhunti, you're so shameless!"
The Primordial Celestial Venerable's face was ashen, his tone so cold it seemed capable of freezing the void: "While I was fighting Haotian, you were sneaking around stealing chickens and dogs, truly disgracing the name of a sage!"
Zhunti Daoist looked embarrassed, but still tried to argue, "Brother Yuanshi, you are mistaken. The Chaos Bell is a supreme treasure from the beginning of creation, and only those with the right destiny can obtain it. I only wanted to take it because I saw that the junior Lu Ya was incompetent and could not bear to see such a treasure go to waste. How could this be considered stealing?"
Haotian sneered and stood with his hands behind his back: "If Senior Brother Zhunti wants to take the Chaos Bell, he should just tell me openly and honestly. Why resort to such despicable means? If word gets out that you've done this, the Western Sect will lose all face."
Zhunti's face turned pale and then red, and the Guide Daoist quickly tried to smooth things over: "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. Although my junior brother's actions were inappropriate, they were for the sake of the Western beings. Since we are in the wrong today, we are willing to stop here and withdraw from this competition for the supreme treasure. What do you say?"
"Stop?" Yuanshi Tianzun sneered. "Zhunti wants to be the one to reap the benefits, humiliating this humble Daoist like this. If we don't teach him a lesson today, what face will our Daoist sect have left?"
Haotian remained unmoved, observing coldly. Although Yuanshi Tianzun was his enemy, he valued his reputation, and the two shared the same stance on Zhunti's despicable actions. The two Western Saints had always coveted the East; if they could take this opportunity to give them a warning, it wouldn't be bad.
"What Senior Brother Yuanshi is right," Haotian said calmly. "Since Senior Brother Zhunti dared to cause trouble on my territory, he must leave something behind."
Zhunti Daoist's face darkened: "Haotian, don't push your luck. I only wanted to take the Chaos Bell; I didn't harm you in the slightest. What do you want?"
Haotian smiled slightly: "It doesn't matter. I only need Senior Brother Zhunti to apologize to me in front of all living beings in the prehistoric world and admit that he acted improperly today. Then this matter will be settled."
Of course, even after saying this, Haotian himself knew it was impossible. A saint, unyielding through countless eons, cares most about his reputation. Even though Zhunti is known for his "shamelessness," that's just his style. To actually bow and apologize to a mere "child" in front of all living beings—where would his saintly dignity be? It's utterly delusional.
"Insolence!" Daoist Zhunti roared in fury. "I am a sage of the West, how could I possibly apologize to a mere child like you? Wishful thinking!"
Yuanshi Tianzun's lips curled slightly, seemingly surprised that Haotian was so assertive. Although he disliked Haotian, he felt a sense of satisfaction seeing Zhunti suffer a setback.
"Zhunti, if you refuse to apologize, then let's see who's the real deal." Yuanshi Tianzun gently waved the Pangu Banner in his hand, and the Heaven-Opening Talisman appeared within it. "I'd like to see if your Seven Treasures Tree can withstand the Pangu Banner."
The guide's expression was solemn as he said in a low voice, "Junior brother, we are in the wrong today, perhaps..."
"Senior brother!" Zhunti interrupted him, "How can we, the sages of the West, bow our heads to a mere child? Even if we must fight today, we cannot lose face as sages!"
Haotian chuckled lightly: "Since that's the case, then let's fight."
With a thought, he activated the Zhou Tian Star Array at full power once again.
Three hundred and sixty-five ancient stars trembled in unison, and starlight poured down like a waterfall, enveloping the entire battlefield.
He also mobilized the power of the Thirty-Three Heavens and poured it into the great formation. The Daoist aura contained within the palace resonated with the power of the stars, surrounding Zhunti and Jieyin completely.
Seeing this, Yuanshi Tianzun was not to be outdone. He waved the Pangu Banner in his hand, and countless blades of heaven-opening energy shot out, blocking Zhunti's retreat.
"My two junior brothers, today we'll show them what the majesty of the Daoist sect truly is!"
Before Yuanshi Tianzun could finish speaking, he had already made the first move. On the Pangu Banner, the divine and evil energy of Pangu suddenly erupted, transforming into a blade of heaven-opening energy that slashed straight at Zhunti Daoist.
Haotian was equally decisive. He raised his hand and pointed, causing the three main stars—the Sun Star, the Moon Star, and the Purple Star—to tremble simultaneously, transforming into three torrents that attacked and guided the enemy from three directions.
The Guide Daoist's expression was solemn. He activated the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit at full power, its golden light shining brightly, firmly protecting the two. The Zhunti Daoist waved the Seven Treasures Tree, unleashing beams of seven-colored divine light in an attempt to dispel the torrent of stars.
However, when Haotian and Yuanshi joined forces, one was unparalleled in attack and the other had a majestic aura, which even a sage would find difficult to withstand.
The battle intensified.
As the aftershocks spread, stars in the ancient starry sky shattered one after another, and chaotic energy surged endlessly.
The creatures on the primordial land looked up and saw a great light shining brightly in the sky, with thunder roaring, as if the end of the world had arrived.
Powerful figures from all sides stepped in to protect their respective temples with their magical powers, lest they be affected by the aftershocks.
"A war of saints..." one cultivator exclaimed. "I haven't seen such a scene since the Lich War."
"The Heavenly Emperor is able to contend with a sage; he is truly unfathomable."
"It's not just about resisting; look at how he can join forces with Yuanshi Tianzun to suppress the two Western Saints. What kind of power is that?"
There was much discussion and astonishment.
On the battlefield, Zhunti and Jieyin were forced to retreat repeatedly by Haotian and Yuanshi. Although the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit was powerful, it could not withstand the double attack of the Pangu Banner and the Zhou Tian Star Array.
"Senior brother, this can't go on!" Zhunti said through gritted teeth.
The Guide Daoist remained silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke: "Senior Brother Yuanshi, Heavenly Emperor, what happened today was our fault. I apologize to you both on behalf of my junior brother. How about we settle this matter here?"
The Celestial Lord of Primordial Beginning slowed his movements slightly. After all, they were both saints, immortal and indestructible, and he had to consider the other's feelings. Since the other party was willing to apologize, he had managed to save some face.
However, Haotian showed no mercy. Instead, he mobilized all the power of the Thirty-Three Heavens and the Primordial Starry Sky. The Primordial Stars in the sky burned their origin and madly smashed towards Zhunti and Jieyin!
Are you kidding me? At this point, you think an apology is enough to settle things?
play?
Haotian's goal is to establish his authority. Who the opponent is is not important, as long as he can achieve his objective.
Furthermore, the ancient stars have been damaged to this extent, and their origins have been greatly lost. Rather than going to great lengths to repair them, it would be better to replace them directly.
"Haotian, have you gone mad? Burning the very essence of the stars like this, do you want to destroy the primordial world?" the Guide Daoist exclaimed in shock.
Not only Jieyin, but also Zhunti, Yuanshi, and all the powerful beings and other saints who were secretly watching the battle were stunned by Haotian's actions.
"Hmph! Anyone who offends my Heavenly Court, no matter who they are, will be punished." Haotian snorted coldly.
The countless stars burning with their very essence crashed down, their terrifying power obliterating space and time. The defense of the Twelfth-Grade Golden Lotus of Merit couldn't even withstand it for a moment.
One after another, stars crashed down on the holy bodies of Jieyin and Zhunti.
Extreme light and endless stars intertwined with the Great Dao, instantly annihilating everyone's gaze and consciousness—no one could detect the situation of Jieyin and Zhunti.