142: Playing with Hongjun

Hongjun was already severely injured and could not use his greatest trump card, the jade disc of creation.

If it weren't for the fact that he still possessed a large number of Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures,

he probably would have been blown apart by Taichu and the Pangu True Body long ago.

“Hongjun, even if you were unaware of my existence, it is an indisputable fact that you led the battlefield here.

I was just preparing to break through to the realm of Hun Yuan Heavenly Venerable within my daoist field.

Because of you, my Opportunity for Breakthrough was forcefully interrupted.

Now, I do not know when I will be able to sense that chance for Breakthrough again.

You truly deserve to die!”

Taichu had no intention of listening to Old Thief Hongjun's explanation, unleashing divine abilities and techniques like a torrential storm.

If not for the need to hide his identity, Taiqing would have long ago brought out the Taiji Diagram, a heaven-opening supreme treasure, to attack Hongjun.

“Fellow Daoist, please stop! I am willing to pay the price for this. Do you want Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, or something else?

As long as it is something I can produce, you may choose freely.

I can even put in a good word for you with the Heavenly Dao.

Please stay your hand, Fellow Daoist, and join me in dealing with this Pangu True Body.”

Under the combined assault of Taichu and the Pangu True Body, even with numerous Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures protecting him,

Hongjun was soon on the verge of being unable to hold out.

At this moment, Hongjun could no longer care about his image as a powerhouse and hurriedly began to beg Taichu for mercy.

Hongjun knew the Heavenly Dao would not let him die.

But if he were saved this time by the trump card left by the Heavenly Dao within the jade disc of creation,

he didn't know when he would finally be able to break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao.

This was not a situation Hongjun wanted to see.

“Damn it, everything was fine. I only came to take the Twelve Ancestral Witches as Disciples.

How is it that these Twelve Ancestral Witches attacked me without a word,

and even provoked a Great Expert at the Peak of Hunyuan Golden Immortal?”

Feeling his injuries grow increasingly severe, Hongjun's heart nearly sank into his stomach.

But at that moment, Taichu, who had been attacking him relentlessly, stopped his movements.

This caused Hongjun to be overcome with wild joy.

“Eldest Brother, why did you stop?”

Inside the Three Pure Ones Great Array, Yuqing and Shangqing looked at their eldest brother in confusion.

“Let me toy with this Old Thief Hongjun for a bit; that will be more satisfying.

Besides, if Hongjun still has powerful trump cards, how many Spirit Treasures could we actually seize?

It’s better to toy with him first and trick some Spirit Treasures out of his hands.”

Seeing Hongjun beg for mercy, Taiqing immediately came up with a plan.

“Fellow Daoist Taichu, do not listen to Old Thief Hongjun's words!

This old fellow is incredibly cunning and treacherous; he hasn't followed through on a single thing he's ever promised.

It is better for you to quickly join forces with me to slay this old fellow.

Once Old Thief Hongjun is killed, you may take any of the Spirit Treasures on his person as you wish.

We Ancestral Witches will not interfere in the slightest.”

Before Taiqing could even transmit his plan, Dijiang understood perfectly and began to act his heart out.

In terms of acting, Dijiang had learned the essence of it, and his rapport with Taiqing had also been developed.

“Fellow Daoist Hongjun, this makes things very difficult for me!

On one hand, there is the massive Karma of you destroying my Opportunity to prove the Dao.

On the other hand, there is the promise of the Ancestral Witches to take any Spirit Treasure I want.

Killing you seems to be more beneficial for me.”

Taichu stood on the battlefield, looking at his hands nonchalantly as he spoke.

Hearing the words of the Pangu True Body, Hongjun's face was already dark.

But after hearing Taichu's words, Hongjun's entire being turned black.

It seemed he, Hongjun, had encountered a group of bandits.

“Damn it, so they are after my Spirit Treasures.

That nonsense about an Opportunity to prove the Hun Yuan Dao was probably made up too.

In this Primordial World, it has always been me plotting against others. I never expected to be plotted against by others this time!”

If Hongjun still couldn't realize he was being targeted by Taichu at this point,

then his reputation as the most calculating being in the Primordial World would have been earned for nothing.

“Fellow Daoist Hongjun, it seems you value your own life very lightly.

Even now, you are still clutching onto those Spirit Treasures and won't let go.

Since that's the case, I can only come and take them personally.

It just so happens I have a habit: whenever I set my eyes on something, I always prefer to take it myself.

That way, I won't have to trouble you to deliver them personally, Fellow Daoist Hongjun.”

Seeing that Old Thief Hongjun was still hesitating, Taichu seemed unable to wait any longer and prepared to strike.

“Fellow Daoist Taichu, it should have been like this long ago. Once Old Thief Hongjun is slain, everything on him will be yours.

We Ancestral Witches have no Primordial Spirits and cannot utilize Spirit Treasures, so naturally, we won't compete with you.

You know this, Fellow Daoist Taichu, after all, we have been friends for so many long periods of time.”

Dijiang continued to cooperate with Taiqing to fool Hongjun.

He even mixed in false information about the Ancestral Witches' friendship with Taichu, seemingly accidentally leaking it to Hongjun.

“Damn it, I was wondering why these Twelve Ancestral Witches were all Hunyuan Golden Immortals.

So it was all caused by this Taichu.

Taichu must have taught the Twelve Ancestral Witches how to cultivate, snatching away the Luck and opportunities of the Witch Clan that should have belonged to me.

Just where did this Taichu come from to cause such a massive variable?

When the Heavenly Dao awakens, I must have it keep a close eye on this Taichu.”

Hongjun felt immense resentment toward Taichu at this moment, having been completely led astray by Dijiang's single sentence.

However, Hongjun couldn't worry about that much now; he could only wait until he attained Sainthood in the future to settle scores with Taichu.

“Fellow Daoist, wait! I will give the Spirit Treasures; I never said I wouldn't.

Fellow Daoist, how about three Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures?”

With a pained expression, Hongjun sent out three Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.

To avoid being beaten until the Heavenly Dao's backup plan was triggered, Hongjun actually compromised with Taichu.

Taichu disdainfully pocketed the three Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.

“Fellow Daoist Hongjun, are you treating me like one of those Beggars?

It seems you are very insincere. Is your life only worth three Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures?

If that's the case, I really don't mind taking them myself.”

As Taichu spoke, he prepared to move. Hongjun's expression changed, and he sent out another three Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.

“Fellow Daoist, I only have this many Spirit Treasures in total.

Giving away six Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures has already cut me to the bone.

I hope you keep your promise and no longer pursue the Karma I caused.”

Taichu once again pocketed the three Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.

But Taichu's next words caused Hongjun's composure to completely shatter.

“Fellow Daoist Hongjun, did I promise anything before?

I don't think I made any promises to you just now, did I?

Since you are already cut to the bone, why don't I help you loosen up those bones a bit more?”

“You! You! You are truly unworthy of being an Innate Deity!

How can you go back on your word right to my face?”

Hongjun's face turned red as he stared at Taichu. At this moment, he finally realized he had been played.

Furthermore, he was toyed with by the Descendants of Pangu in league with Taichu.

“Good, good, good! It has always been me plotting against and toying with other beings.

No being has ever been able to toy with or plot against me.

Today, Fellow Daoist Taichu has given me a good lesson. I will remember today's Karma.

In the future, I will certainly make you repay it a hundredfold, a thousandfold!”