Chapter 273 Actor Hongjun
This time, Pangu's true form blocked Taiyi's wheel, but not as easily as before.
"Hmph!"
With a single axe strike, Pangu's true form shattered Taiyi's wheel, but the immense recoil forced him to retreat repeatedly, letting out a muffled groan.
It wasn't that Taiyi's attack was stronger than Dijun's.
Rather, so much time had passed, and Pangu's remaining power had dissipated considerably, causing Pangu's true form's power to drop back to the Hunyuan Dao Realm.
"His power has dropped significantly!"
Everyone present was astute; how could they not sense such an obvious change?
"An opportunity!"
"Pangu's true form's power is constantly weakening. If we continue to drag this out, we'll have a chance to turn the tide!"
After a moment's thought, the three understood the reason and immediately changed their strategy, no longer confronting Pangu's true form head-on, but adopting a delaying tactic.
Their intention was to drag it out until Pangu's true form's power waned to its lowest point, achieving a desperate reversal!
Unfortunately, Dijun and the others had miscalculated. Although the power of Pangu's true body was declining, it was only the residual power of Pangu; his essence remained at the Great Perfection of the Primordial Dao Realm.
In other words, upon reaching the Perfection of the Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm, the power of Pangu's true body reached its limit and would not change further.
Thus, Di Jun and the other two abandoned their direct confrontation with Pangu's true body, instead engaging in a prolonged battle, gradually stalling for time.
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"Bang bang bang..."
Suddenly, a series of violent heartbeats resounded within Pangu's true body, pulsating according to some inexplicable Dao rhythm, immensely powerful, shaking the entire primordial world and resonating with all Daos!
This was Pangu's heart beating!
Not the heart of Pangu's true body condensed by the Twelve Capital Heavenly Gods and Demons Formation, but the true heart of Pangu, belonging to the Son of the Great Dao, the Father of the Primordial World—Pangu's heart.
This was the true number one treasure of the primordial world!
"Die!"
Each beat of Pangu's heart provided immense power to Pangu's true body. Gripping the Pangu Axe tightly, Pangu's true body unleashed a powerful strike at Di Jun and the other two.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Three deafening explosions rang out as Di Jun, Tai Yi, and Fu Xi were blasted apart by Pangu's true form!
However, these three were, after all, the most powerful beings in the primordial world, and they wouldn't perish so easily. In the blink of an eye, they reunited in the distance, reappearing in the world.
"Cough cough!"
Despite their severe injuries, the three survived, but the power that had been bestowed upon them left their bodies, causing them to fall back to the Quasi-Saint realm.
"Kill..."
Fearing further complications, Pangu's true form didn't say much, raising its giant axe to deliver the final blow to the three.
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"That's enough!"
Inside the Zixiao Palace, Hongjun Daozu calculated that Pangu's remaining power had been completely exhausted by the Ancestral Witches and could no longer pose a threat to Him. He then flashed and headed towards the Heavenly Court.
"Stop!"
At the critical moment, Hongjun Daozu suddenly appeared, blocking the giant axe aimed at Di Jun and the other two, saving them.
"Hey..."
"Hongjun Daoist, what do you mean by this?"
Suddenly stopped, Pangu's true form was enraged and questioned Hongjun Daoist.
"The demon race has maintained the order of heaven and earth and has contributed to the primordial world. They should not be destroyed!"
After examining Pangu's true form for a while, Hongjun Daoist said coldly.
"Hongjun, you..."
Pointing at Hongjun Daoist, Pangu's true form was so angry that he couldn't speak.
"I have long heard that Daoist Hongjun has merged with the Dao, is extremely fair and just, and would not easily interfere in the affairs of the primordial world. Seeing him today, I know that the rumors are just rumors and cannot be believed!"
After a long while, Pangu's true form said with a mocking expression.
But then, his face suddenly darkened, and he coldly shouted at Hongjun:
"Today, my Wu clan, by the order of our Father God, is raising an army to punish the demon race and pacify the primordial world!"
"Anyone who dares to stop us is an enemy of my Wu clan!"
"Hongjun, I ask you, will you let me pass or not?"
By the end, Pangu's true form was filled with murderous intent, and the aura of divine wrath surged forth, sweeping across the eight wastelands.
"I said, the demon race has rendered great service to the prehistoric world and should not be exterminated!"
Shaking his head, Hongjun Daozu's tone remained unchanged, seemingly unconcerned about the threat posed by the Wu race.
"What a biased old man..."
"Take this axe!"
Seeing Hongjun Daozu's resolute attitude, Pangu's true form was filled with rage. He raised his axe and swung it down.
"Go back!"
Hongjun Daozu waved his sleeve, unleashing terrifying power that sent Pangu's true form crashing down from the heavens onto the prehistoric earth.
"You..."
Regaining his footing, Pangu's true form was about to point at Hongjun Daozu and hurl insults when a flash of purple light appeared. Pangu's true form vanished instantly, and the twelve Ancestral Witches reappeared.
"How could this be..."
Now, the Ancestral Witches were obedient. Looking at Hongjun Daozu in the sky, they dared not utter a word, despite their intense resentment.
"This..."
"Master's (Teacher's) strength is so powerful?"
The sages and many powerful beings who witnessed this scene in the distance couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
The powerful Pangu True Body was actually defeated by the Master in a single move; His strength was becoming increasingly unfathomable.
"Greetings, Master!"
At this moment, Di Jun and the other two stepped forward and bowed to Hongjun Daozu.
"Rise!"
Hongjun Daozu nodded, gesturing to the three.
"From now on, the demons will rule the heavens, and the witches will govern the earth. For ten thousand years, no further conflict is permitted!"
Hongjun Daozu said, glancing at the demon race and then at the witch race.
"Yes, disciples will obey Master's decree!"
Di Jun and the other two quickly replied in unison. This matter was clearly good for the demon race; they had no reason to refuse.
"Understood!"
"My comrades, let's go, and spare the demon race this time!"
With Hongjun Daozu present, the Twelve Ancestral Witches knew they wouldn't gain any advantage, so they waved their hands, summoning back the witch army and leaving the area.
"You all better watch yourselves!"
After giving Di Jun and the other two a final look, Hongjun Daozu departed.
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"Hiss!"
"This Pangu True Body is so tough!"
Upon returning to Zixiao Palace, Hongjun Daozu's expression changed drastically. He frowned sharply, shaking his arms repeatedly, all traces of his previous composure gone.
Don't be fooled by how effortlessly Hongjun dealt with Pangu's True Body, shattering the Twelve Capital Heavenly Gods and Demons Formation with a single, casual strike.
That strike contained not only his power but also the power of the Heavenly Dao. This was what allowed him to defeat Pangu's True Body in a single blow.
Even so, Hongjun Daozu's arm, used for casting the spell, trembled violently from the immense recoil.
Had he not been concerned about his image, he probably would have cried out on the spot.
Fortunately, he restrained himself.
Now, back in Zixiao Palace, with no one else around, Hongjun Daozu could cry out without worrying about being discovered.
(End of Chapter)