64: Zhang Hongjun: Teacher, no, call me the one who educates the Demon Lord

In the West, atop Mount Sumeru, Rahu was grinning so widely his mouth wouldn't close.

Nuwa really knew how to play. Scheming against the Three Pure Ones was difficult; after all, one couldn't truly harm them without facing the backlash of the world's Luck.

But now? Things were different. A Revered Master beating his disciples was only natural and right.

Even if it damaged some Karma and Luck, it wouldn't be Nuwa's that suffered.

He gazed at this world with great interest, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

At that moment, on the battlefield, Yuanshi Tianzun held his jade ruyi, erupting with an unprecedented strike.

The power of a Great Luo erupted completely, piercing through the River of Time from the current point in time, intending to thoroughly slay the Demon Lord of Enlightenment.

No, he should be called Hongjun now. His identity was completely exposed, and he no longer intended to keep up the act.

After all, this group of disciples wanted to beat this Incarnation to death. How could he not fight back?

At a time like this, who cared about staying hidden? He'd give them a thrashing first.

Supreme Pure Spirit Treasure Heavenly Venerable and Grand Supreme Elder Lord were somewhat hesitant now. They felt as if this Demon Lord of Enlightenment truly was their Revered Master.

Whether it was the aura or the power of the manifested Dao, it was extremely similar to their Revered Master.

At this moment, they wavered.

"Eldest Brother, Third Brother, quickly come lend me a hand!"

Supreme Pure Spirit Treasure Heavenly Venerable and Grand Supreme Elder Lord hesitated for a moment, but in the end, they still made their move.

After all, their Revered Master loathed the Demonic Path to the extreme. Could he really have come to the Demonic Path to be a Demon Lord?

That was impossible; it was pure nonsense.

In the next instant, they also attacked.

Seeing this, Hongjun looked as if he was about to explode with rage.

His own aura was so obvious, yet why were their attacks getting even more vicious?

Thinking of this, a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.

"Fine, you want to fight, right? Since that's the case, let's fight to our heart's content."

Hongjun gave a cold snort, his movements never ceasing.

A vast aura was revealed without reservation, nearly surpassing the level of Peak Daluo.

With a gentle palm strike, the jade ruyi was sent flying.

Next, facing the Grand Supreme Elder Lord's Flat Staff, he was not weak in the slightest. With just a simple grab, he blocked the full-force strike of this Innate Spirit Treasure.

The green ping sword fared even worse, being caught between two of Hongjun's fingers.

In an instant, the joint offensive of the Three Pure Ones—three Mid-stage Great Luo existences—was easily blocked.

Hongjun's strength was displayed vividly at this moment.

On Mount Sumeru, Rahu wore a faint smile. Disciples beating their Revered Master, Revered Master suppressing his disciples—this scene had to be properly recorded.

A jade talisman appeared in his hand, with strands of Demonic Path power condensing within it.

He recorded everything that was happening here.

No joke, with this leverage, he wouldn't mind asking Hongjun for some benefits.

For instance, how long would he preach for the Demonic Path for free?

Such things could all be conditions for exchange.

As for whether it would affect their cooperation—the Luck of the Demonic Path was not so easily obtained. If one didn't fulfill what they promised, were they really not afraid of the backlash from the Demonic Path's Luck?

In the Void Realm above the Western Continent, the clash between Hongjun and the others continued.

It was true that the Three Pure Ones were weaker than him, but this was, after all, only an Incarnation.

Even though at their Realm, an Incarnation and the true body could be swapped at will,

this was the West. Hongjun ultimately did not dare to do such a thing.

Rahu was also at the same Realm; he would be able to see through it easily.

At the same time, he wasn't sure if Rahu had the ability or means to prevent the switch.

In the Void Realm, the confrontation persisted. Although the Three Pure Ones' methods and trump cards were decent, their Realm was what it was, and they had no advantage in the battle at all.

Hongjun's Incarnation was stronger than them, and his Realm was incomparably higher. Even though he was fighting one against three and didn't even have an Innate Spirit Treasure for protection,

the Three Pure Ones were still being easily trampled.

From time to time, the miserable cries of the Three Pure Ones echoed through the Void Realm.

After such a long battle, Yuanshi Tianzun and the Grand Supreme Elder Lord also noticed something was wrong.

How did this person look more and more like their Revered Master the more they looked at him?

But how could their Revered Master become a Demon Lord of the Demonic Path? That was impossible.

Their eyes were filled with doubt.

In the end, they still continued to attack.

By now, Hongjun was truly angry. Even if it was just an Incarnation, the power he displayed made the Three Pure Ones question their very lives.

He directly mobilized the suppressive power of the Immortal Path to weaken the Three Pure Ones' strength.

Then, using the Dao of Equilibrium, he balanced the Three Pure Ones' Daos.

At this moment, facing a Great Luo whose Realm far exceeded theirs, the Three Pure Ones faced an unprecedented challenge.

The Dao of Equilibrium was already extremely special, and combined with Hongjun's Quasi-Saint Realm,

he used the Three Pure Ones' own Daos more skillfully than they did themselves.

At this point, the Three Pure Ones and the others finally recognized reality: this person really seemed to be their Revered Master.

Thinking of this, Yuanshi Tianzun couldn't hold on much longer and said with a weak aura:

"Revered Master Hongjun, is it you? It really is you! Stop fighting, it's me, Yuanshi!"

Yuanshi Tianzun's figure was wretched, and he could barely speak, clearly having suffered no small amount of injury.

Hongjun was not satisfied and gave a cold laugh.

"Heh, what Hongjun? I don't know him. I am the Demon Lord of Enlightenment of the Demonic Path. Fellow Daoist, Immortals and Demons are different; don't mistake me for someone else."

As he spoke, the strength in his hands increased by a few more points.

Yuanshi Tianzun listened to these words with a face full of confusion.

Seeing Hongjun's faint, ambiguous smile, he seemed to understand something at that moment.

Hongjun's fists fell like raindrops. The power of each strike wasn't actually terrifying,

but the unique power contained within them could make even Great Luo Experts writhe in pain.

Grand Supreme Elder Lord and Supreme Pure Spirit Treasure Heavenly Venerable watched this scene, and feeling the pain in their own bodies, they silently took a few steps back.

They had also participated in the fight; who knew if Revered Master would remember?

As for what Hongjun said, they didn't believe a word of it.

He simply wanted to take this opportunity to vent his frustrations.

Thinking of this, they looked at the distance between them and quietly retreated further.

This little distance still didn't seem very safe.

From the Void Realm, however, came the miserable cries of Daoist Yuanshi.

"Revered Master, I was wrong, I was truly wrong!"

"What Revered Master? I told you to please call me the Demon Lord of Enlightenment. Didn't you say you wanted this Demon Lord to meet his death?"

"Come on! Is this all you've got?"

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