On the summit of Kunlun Mountain.
The battle among The Three Pure Ones finally drew to a close.
Laozi and Primordial could not defeat Tongtian, who was in control of the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation, and they suffered a bitter defeat.
"My two elder brothers, does this Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation meet your impressive standards?"
Tongtian put away the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation and slowly descended from the void.
Looking at the disheveled figures of Laozi and Primordial, a faint smile appeared on his face:
"Does my Demon Path measure up to my elder brothers’ Immortal Dao?"
Taishang and Primordial, upon hearing this, glared fiercely at Tongtian.
They didn’t utter a single word and immediately sat down cross-legged.
Mobilizing their Origin, repairing the shaken Origin, they rid themselves of the Tao Rules left by the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation.
Tongtian gave a chuckle and did not continue to mock.
He stood aside, silently waiting.
Only after a long while did Laozi and Primordial open their eyes.
The Tao Rules left by the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation on them had been expelled, and their wounds had fully healed.
Their torn clothes and disheveled hair had all been restored to their original state.
But the scars in their hearts would never heal.
As time passed, these heart wounds would grow larger and larger.
Until they completely split open, turning the three into strangers to one another.
Or perhaps, enemies that cross swords.
But that was a discussion for the future.
At this point in time, The Three Pure Ones had not yet reached that stage.
Once Laozi and Primordial got up, Tongtian spoke again:
"My two elder brothers, you have yet to answer my question!
Is there anything lacking in the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation, and does my cultivation of the Demon Path meet your esteemed expectations?"
The tone of Tongtian’s speech was not arrogant or sardonic, just indifferent.
Yet even so, this still caused great discomfort to Laozi and Primordial.
They felt as if they had been severely insulted, their expressions dreadfully ugly.
The renown of the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation had been passed down through the ages.
Ever since its emergence in the Primordial era, only two individuals had broken through the formation.
One was Pangu, the Heaven Creation pioneer, and the other was Hong Jun, who achieved Dao a century ago.
Apart from these two, anyone who had witnessed the might of the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation had succumbed to death.
Had Tongtian not voluntarily deactivated the sword formation, they likely would have perished too!
To ask about the inadequacies of such a terrifying Sword Array was nothing short of an insult.
And what was more unbearable for them was Tongtian’s attitude and strength.
The once junior brother, because of the Four Exterminating Immortals Swords, had become a figure their elder brothers had to look up to.
They found this change difficult to accept.
Primordial glared coldly at Tongtian and pulled a long face:
"You’re quite something!"
After speaking, he vanished in a flash of light inside Yuqing Palace.
Laozi did not leave immediately.
His schemes ran deeper than Primordial’s and even if his heart was filled with dissatisfaction, he would not leave the scene.
"Tongtian, both Primordial and I are happy for your cultivation improvement.
It shows that your decision to listen to the teachings of Saint Luo Hou was the right choice.
But you should know that the Four Exterminating Immortals Swords are not invincible; there are many in the Primordial era capable of breaking this formation.
Do not obsess over the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation; one’s own cultivation is the foundation.
Otherwise, just like the mighty ones of old such as the Beast Emperor Shen Ni, the Beast God Reincarnation, Ancestor Dragon, Yuan Phoenix, Ancestor Qilin, etc., you would not escape the great calamity of heaven and earth..."
Tongtian maintained his smile, unfazed by Laozi’s words, and gave a respectful bow, saying:
"Elder brother, rest assured, your little brother understands that there are sky beyond skies, and people beyond people.
This time I set up the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation simply to seek my elder brothers’ guidance on my shortcomings, with no intention of dominating the Primordial.
But to my surprise, it seems my elder brothers’ cultivation is progressing a bit slowly, not even matching your younger brother’s.
Had I known this, I would not have established the Exterminating Immortal Sword Formation and spared my elder brothers this embarrassment!
The two elder brothers should focus on your cultivation, otherwise, when the great calamity comes, it will be difficult to surmount..."
Even the scheming Laozi couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.
Tongtian’s heart-piercing words wounded him deeply.
He almost couldn’t resist taking out the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Treasure Tower and the Taiji Diagram to engage in a fierce battle with Tongtian for three hundred rounds.
He felt that Tongtian was doing this on purpose!
Always hitting where it hurts most!
Finally, he glared fiercely at Tongtian and said:
"Worry not, both your brother Primordial and I are persons of deep fortune; even if our cultivation is not high, we will not perish in the great calamity!"
With that said, he disappeared into Yuqing Palace, leaving behind only Tongtian with a sneer on his face.
He found great joy in seeing Primordial and Laozi brought low.
The smile on his face vanished, replaced by an inexplicable melancholy.
Finally turning into a sigh:
Afterward, his figure vanished within Yuqing Palace.
People around the globe were astounded by the sight!
"This battle seems like the third son of a wealthy landlord flaunting his arrogance."
"What third son, this clearly resembles three generations in a grand family.
Laozi is the grandfather, unconcerned and indifferent about family affairs;
Primordial is the father, who manages every family matter.
Everything he does, he imposes on Tongtian as both a father and an elder with experience;
In his youth, he could only bear silently, listening and complying, never daring to resist;
During adolescence, he developed a rebellious spirit, yet due to his lack of strength, he did not dare to oppose his father Primordial’s oppression and grandfather Laozi’s indifference;