48: Five Elements Disruption

"This, I truly do not know.

Since returning from the trip to Mount Buzhou, I have been in seclusion until today, when you, Fellow Daoist Five Elements, came to visit and I finally emerged.

I have not visited Fellow Daoist Yang Mei.

However, I did not sense the pressure of Fellow Daoist Yang Mei attaining the Dao of the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal.

Perhaps Fellow Daoist Yang Mei has not yet attained the Realm of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal.

Or perhaps, Fellow Daoist Yang Mei has already attained the Realm of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable.

It is also possible that Fellow Daoist Yang Mei used special means to conceal the pressure when he attained the Dao."

Old Ancestor Yin Yang also looked toward the direction of Ancestor Yang Mei's Dao Field with envy.

Given Ancestor Yang Mei's talent as the third-ranked Chaos Demon God—the Space Demon God.

With Yuanhui having passed, he guessed that the other party had likely already attained the Dao of the Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal.

It was just that the other party must have used special means to conceal the pressure of attaining the Dao.

"But I wonder, what is the purpose of your visit this time?

Surely you won't tell me that you came just to ask about Fellow Daoist Yang Mei's situation?"

Only then did Old Ancestor Yin Yang ask about Old Ancestor Five Elements' purpose for visiting.

Although he and Old Ancestor Five Elements were on good terms.

Old Ancestor Five Elements could never have come purely to see him and then just happen to ask about Ancestor Yang Mei's situation.

"You truly know me through and through; I indeed did not come solely for that matter.

I have come because of Old Thief Hongjun."

Old Ancestor Five Elements stated his purpose directly without any hesitation.

"Old Thief Hongjun?"

Old Ancestor Yin Yang heard the abnormality in Old Ancestor Five Elements' words.

Hadn't Five Elements always been on excellent terms with Hongjun?

He, Five Elements, Hongjun, and other powerhouses often sat together to discuss the Dao.

Why would Five Elements address Hongjun this way? To actually call Hongjun an 'Old Thief'?

Could it be that during this long period of time, some unknown conflict had occurred between Five Elements and Hongjun?

All sorts of guesses flashed through Old Ancestor Yin Yang's mind as he looked at Old Ancestor Five Elements, waiting for his next words.

"Does Fellow Daoist Yin Yang know that Old Thief Hongjun is nothing but a sanctimonious hypocrite?"

"Where did this come from?"

Old Ancestor Yin Yang became interested.

Although his relationship with Hongjun was good, it could not compare to his relationship with Old Ancestor Five Elements.

Since Five Elements said so, there must be a reason; he would first listen to Old Ancestor Five Elements' explanation.

"You should be aware of the Dao-Demon Conflict between Old Thief Hongjun and Luo Hou.

Just a while ago, Old Thief Hongjun came to seek my help to assist him through the Dao-Demon Conflict.

But I discovered that Old Thief Hongjun's motives were impure.

His purpose was merely to use me as cannon fodder, to clear the mines for him in the great battle against Luo Hou.

Hongjun even wanted to trap me to death within the Dao-Demon Conflict.

This is what I heard from Old Thief Hongjun's own mouth."

When it came to framing and slandering, Old Ancestor Five Elements had it down to a science.

Since Old Thief Hongjun wanted to pit him, Five Elements wouldn't be polite either.

He simply voiced his inner speculations; regardless of whether it was the truth or not, he would just pin it on Old Thief Hongjun.

However, what Old Ancestor Five Elements did not know was that his words framing Old Thief Hongjun...

...were all true!

It was truly a case of a blind cat bumping into a dead rat.

"I dare to guarantee this with the friendship between us.

If I have spoken a single lie, may our ship of friendship capsize immediately.

The reason I didn't record the scene of Old Thief Hongjun saying those words back then was also for fear of being discovered by him.

Otherwise, I would definitely have let you see Hongjun's ugly face at that time."

After speaking, Old Ancestor Five Elements even gave a solemn guarantee.

"Hongjun has such nerve, actually daring to plot against you.

I will certainly seek justice for you!

Come, Fellow Daoist, I shall go with you to confront that Hongjun and demand that fellow give you an explanation."

After listening to Old Ancestor Five Elements' account, Old Ancestor Yin Yang was furious.

He didn't even consider the possibility that Old Ancestor Five Elements' words were fabricated.

After all, Old Ancestor Five Elements had been on very good terms with Hongjun before; there was no need for Five Elements to make up such a reason to harm Hongjun.

Since Five Elements said so, then it was most likely that Hongjun really did do it.

"Oh, Fellow Daoist Yin Yang, do you still not understand?

My visit this time is precisely for your sake, Fellow Daoist Yin Yang.

That Old Thief Hongjun couldn't trap me, so he is already rushing toward your Dao Field.

The next person he wants to harm is precisely you.

I was also worried about your safety, so I hurried ahead of Old Thief Hongjun to inform you.

To prevent you from being trapped by Old Thief Hongjun and still clapping for him.

By now, that fellow Old Thief Hongjun is likely about to arrive at your Dao Field."

Old Ancestor Five Elements said earnestly. Although he was very satisfied with Old Ancestor Yin Yang's reaction—proving that his friendship with Yin Yang was solid—

Yin Yang actually hadn't realized the layer where Old Thief Hongjun wanted to trap him.

Sure enough, not long after Old Ancestor Five Elements' voice fell, Old Thief Hongjun's voice rang out from outside Old Ancestor Yin Yang's Dao Field.

"Fellow Daoist Yin Yang, I, Hongjun, have come to visit. I have important matters to discuss; please show yourself for a meeting."

Hongjun shouted loudly outside Old Ancestor Yin Yang's Dao Field.

"This..."

It truly was a case of 'speak of Hongjun, and he appears'.

"Fellow Daoist Yin Yang, I will avoid him for a moment.

You must absolutely not be fooled by Old Thief Hongjun.

And do not mention that I have been here to see you.

You can analyze Old Thief Hongjun's words yourself to see if what I said is true.

However, you must never fall for Old Thief Hongjun's tricks."

Old Ancestor Five Elements vanished in a flash, hiding deep within Old Ancestor Yin Yang's Dao Field.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Five Elements. Since you have already warned me, I naturally won't be fooled.

I must also thank you for coming to warn me.

Next, let me deal with that fellow Hongjun."

Stepping out of his Dao Field, Old Ancestor Yin Yang met Hongjun with a face full of smiles.

One could not see even a hint of the anger Old Ancestor Yin Yang had felt just now when discussing Hongjun with Old Ancestor Five Elements.

As an actor, Old Ancestor Yin Yang's performance was also flawless.

"Hahaha, what wind has blown Fellow Daoist Hongjun here?

Quickly, enter my Dao Field for a chat. Your visit truly brings light to my humble abode."

Old Ancestor Yin Yang was all smiles on the surface, but in reality, his vigilance toward Hongjun had been raised to the maximum.

Seeing Old Ancestor Yin Yang so enthusiastic, Hongjun felt a sigh of relief in his heart.

"Fellow Daoist Yin Yang will likely agree to my request; after all, I am one of his best friends.

With me asking and then enticing him with benefits, I don't believe he won't agree."

Hongjun muttered secretly in his heart.

He followed Old Ancestor Yin Yang all the way into the Dao Field.

Arriving at the guest hall, the two took their seats.

Hongjun carefully observed Old Ancestor Yin Yang and found that the other party was also at the Peak of Hunyuan Golden Immortal Realm.

He was delighted, feeling even more confident about the final battle of the Dao-Demon Conflict.

However, what made Hongjun a bit strange was...

In the past, whenever he visited Old Ancestor Yin Yang's Dao Field, Old Ancestor Yin Yang would have his attendants serve him.

They would set out spiritual fruits, brew spiritual tea, and pour spiritual wine to entertain him.

This time, Old Ancestor Yin Yang didn't serve him anything, and even the attendants who usually waited on them were nowhere to be found.

Hongjun was anxious to discuss the major matter of the Dao-Demon Conflict and didn't pay much attention to these details.

He simply thought that since Old Ancestor Yin Yang had been in seclusion for Yuanhui, he hadn't had time to tend to the spiritual tea and fruits, which was why he wasn't being hosted with good things.

"I must congratulate you on advancing to the Peak of Hunyuan Golden Immortal Realm.

You are now just one step away from the Realm of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable."

Seeing that Old Ancestor Yin Yang remained silent, Hongjun broke the ice first with some awkwardness.

"You overpraise me; hasn't Fellow Daoist Hongjun also advanced to the Peak of Hunyuan Golden Immortal Realm?

You are also just one step away from the Realm of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortal.

It might even be that Fellow Daoist Hongjun attains the Realm of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable before this old man."

Just polite talk; Old Ancestor Yin Yang knew how to play that game too.

He wanted to see if Hongjun really intended to trap these old friends of his.

"Fellow Daoist Yin Yang, my visit this time is actually to invite you to assist me in battle.

Surely you are aware that a battle between me and Luo Hou is inevitable.

Now, the time for the great battle between me and Luo Hou is approaching.

To ensure an absolute victory over Luo Hou, I solemnly invite you, Fellow Daoist Yin Yang, to assist me.

After the battle, I will not take a single cent of the spoils; they will all be for the assisting Fellow Daoists to take for themselves."