Chapter 541: Tragic Kunpeng Tragic [Medium Cup]

In the Sea of Chaos, a black shadow moved incredibly fast, pushing aside the boundless chaotic energy and stirring up dark clouds. Behind it, a golden thread pursued relentlessly, steadily closing the distance to the black shadow.

From a distance, the black shadow... though in the Sea of Chaos, distance is a moot point.

Viewed from afar, the black shadow resembled an infinitely vast, winged 'dark fish', but its head was like that of a rounded bird. Upon closer inspection, one could see a dark red wound on the back of this winged fish. The bird-fish's body was over a hundred miles long, and the wound, stretching thirty to forty miles, resembled a valley or gully, making its tail movements somewhat awkward.

At this moment, the bird-fish's eyes were filled with anger and madness, its vast face contorted in pain. It only focused on flapping its wings and fleeing, not daring to look back.

"When has he, Kunpeng, ever suffered such humiliation! That Bai Ze has gone too far! Tongtian's disciple has gone too far! That Golden-Winged Great Peng of the Phoenix clan has gone too far! No, all of them combined are nothing compared to that young Daoist, whom he'd never met but who called himself the 'Human Race's Little Overlord'. He has gone too far!"

"If he weren't injured, and if this place weren't so close to the Primordial World, where Saints could arrive at any moment, preventing him from prolonged combat, how could he, the dignified Demon Master Kunpeng, the ancient powerhouse of the North Sea, be fleeing so miserably!"

He recalled how, for so many years, he had merely eked out an existence in the Sea of Chaos. Once renowned in ancient times, he was now like a stray fish, desperately escaping through the chaotic waters.

"Why?"

Suddenly, the memory of the simple collision earlier flashed through his mind, and a hint of terror reappeared in Kunpeng's pale purple eyes.

Truly, no matter what heinous acts he had committed in the past – framing Hongyun, manipulating Xuan Gui, devising various strategies for the ancient Demon Court, and fully participating in the ancient Human Race Extermination Plan... today, he was definitely wronged!

He was just leisurely swimming in the Sea of Chaos, searching for treasures, and incidentally checking on the Outer Realm Fiendcelestials' war against Xuandu City, when his home was raided!

Although this cave dwelling had been abandoned for many years and only occasionally used as a vantage point to observe the Primordial World, who was he, Kunpeng? A notorious ancient evil bird, a universally recognized ancient mighty figure! Could he simply ignore it? Could he remain indifferent? Naturally not.

Kunpeng, who happened to be nearby, sensed what was happening and immediately rushed back. He had originally intended to kill all the creatures who had trespassed into his dwelling, keeping a few souls to toy with for tens of thousands of years, just for amusement.

But what did he see? That old goat, Bai Ze, who had always opposed him in ancient times, was actually standing guard outside his dwelling, accompanied by his nominal younger brother. Inside his dwelling, that young Daoist was clasping hands with Yun Xiao, Tongtian's female disciple, their faces drawing closer and closer...

"What did they think his dwelling was? Some secluded corner of the Primordial World? What did they think of him, Demon Master Kunpeng?!"

Enraged, Kunpeng immediately charged forward, shoving aside Bai Ze and Golden Peng who tried to stop him. He directly destroyed his own dwelling, smashing through a mountain wall, and glared furiously at the shameless pair.

And what was even more infuriating? Even more infuriating was that, under his very gaze, Tongtian's female disciple still showed no restraint. More arrogant than her master in his prime, she rose on her tiptoes, lifted her chin, and lightly kissed that unfamiliar junior!

Kunpeng nearly went mad!

"This scene was definitely orchestrated by Tongtian, sending his disciple here to deliberately provoke him, to make him recall the bitterness and helplessness he felt watching the intimate moments between Goddess Xihe and Emperor Jun in the Demon Court back in the day!"

"Hmph, Tongtian still covets the Chaos Bell. From now on, he'll disrupt him every time they meet! However, for now, he still needed to properly torment these scoundrels. Excellent, Bai Ze has actually left the Primordial World. That old goat is dead today. And that Golden-Winged Great Peng still has the bloodline of the Ancestral Phoenix. Extracting and purifying it would surely heal most of his old wounds!"

"As for Tongtian's disciple... she could be let go to deliver the message and spread the prestige of Kunpeng. Anyway, as long as that terrifying Grand Pure Saint doesn't personally come to the Sea of Chaos, other Saints, once outside the Heavenly Dao's influence, are about as strong as peak Quasi-Saints and can't possibly match his extreme speed."

"That little scoundrel who was actually 'kissed' by Tongtian's female disciple! You're dead! This Daoist said so! Not even Tongtian can save you! And he dared to say, 'Leave it to me,' that arrogance in his calm demeanor, just like those 'heaven-blessed talents' who died before him in the past."

"Who was he looking down upon? Good, Bai Ze still knows Kunpeng's might; he's already called out his name, full of fear. 'Water God, be careful, he is Demon Master Kunpeng!'"

That beautiful tremor in his voice, especially coming from the old goat, reminded him of how, in ancient times, this old goat would 'reason logically' and oppose him at every turn before the two simple-minded Demon Emperors.

"Cannot be careless. He is injured, and it would be a joke to suffer a mishap."

The unfamiliar 'Water God' made a gesture.

"Heh heh, scared now, are you? You know who this Daoist is, and you remember the great incidents this Daoist caused from primordial to ancient times, so you're terrified, aren't you? First, shrink his body to ten zhang, strengthen his physical body, prepare his divine abilities. Soon, he would devour this young junior in the most brutal way, and in the most brutal way, frighten Yun Xiao until her face lost all color!"

"The only opponent to worry about is Bai Ze. This fellow was an ancient Demon Marshal, and he survived the Great Tribulation without harm, so he still has some tricks up his sleeve."

"Hahahahaha! North Sea, your king has returned! Kunpeng's unparalleled Heaven-and-Earth Great Charge... Impact..."

"What?!"

"Profound Yellow Pagoda! Heaven-and-Earth Ruler! Taiji Diagram Dao charm! Ancestral Witch combat techniques! Ancestral Witch aura! What a fierce fist strike, actually stopping his charge with one punch! Who is this 'Water God'?"

"Golden Peng also charged forward. What was that in his hand... the God-Slaying Spear?! Wasn't that thing destroyed? Why does it also have the aura of the Grand Pure Saint?! What's this now? The Primordial Golden Dipper..."

"Why is Tongtian's disciple so strong? Has she already severed the Three Corpses in her Dao realm? Bai Ze, you trickster, you're actually hiding behind throwing magic treasures! Why don't you dare to fight me head-on! This..."

"Unable to retaliate, the suppression from the Heaven-and-Earth Ruler was too strong. No, this young Water God's Great Dao is strange. Why does he feel his strength is being hindered? How exactly did the opponent do it? Even Ancestral Witches, purely in terms of charging power, most shouldn't be as strong as him! His power... was stolen by this person? Indeed, this was a trap set by Tongtian and Bai Ze working together! If he could just escape from here today, this Daoist would consider it a win!"

"They're tough; it's best to leave first. In the Sea of Chaos, no one can catch this Daoist!"

"Then... Why did his speed suddenly slow down? Cree—"

Kunpeng's heart leaped in alarm. He turned his head to look at the golden light flying directly towards him from behind, seeing the Golden-Winged Great Peng enveloped in golden flames within that light, and the three figures standing on its back. It was that young Water God again, now holding his fingers like a sword and forming a sword incantation with both hands. A wisp of profound Dao charm surged from his body, encompassing both Kunpeng and the Golden-Winged Great Peng!?

"His speed... was stolen! When did the Primordial World become so dangerous? Who exactly is this guy!"

"As expected of Kunpeng, so strong."

On the back of the Golden-Winged Great Peng, this thought arose in Li Changshou's mind, his gaze utterly cold beneath his sword-like eyebrows. The full power of the Balance Great Dao was unleashed, rapidly draining his mental energy. Fortunately, Golden Peng's extreme speed, though inferior to Kunpeng's, wasn't too far behind, which gave him the possibility of balancing them.

Earlier, relying on the Profound Yellow Pagoda, he had collided head-on with Kunpeng, balancing his own physical strength with the opponent's terrifying physical strength. Li Changshou had almost vomited blood from the backlash of his own Great Dao. Furthermore, he had meticulously planned just now, deliberately putting on an appearance of fighting with all his might during the battle, secretly arranging for Fairy Yun Xiao and Golden-Winged Great Peng to block Kunpeng's retreat.

But Kunpeng's reaction was incredibly swift. Before they could even complete their encirclement, Kunpeng sensed it, made a direct judgment, endured the Heaven-and-Earth Ruler's strike, and turned to flee instantly! Li Changshou, using the physical power of the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, augmented by his own magic power, and borrowing the balanced strength from Kunpeng, unleashed a full-power strike with the Heaven-and-Earth Ruler... it only made Kunpeng vomit a few mouthfuls of blood and stumble slightly, completely failing to incapacitate him. It even amounted to giving Kunpeng a push, allowing him to take advantage of the momentum to transform into his massive form and fly away rapidly.

But it didn't matter.

He called out to Golden Peng, took the opportunity to lightly grasp Yun Xiao's small hand, and grabbed Bai Ze by the collar. Li Changshou then used his Void Nether Escape to appear on Golden Peng's back, and the Balance Great Dao erupted once more. First, he brought Kunpeng's speed and Golden Peng's speed to the same level. Then, he activated a small portion of the Taiji Diagram's power, applying it around Golden Peng without direct contact with his body, allowing the fragments of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth around Golden Peng to return to normal.

With the same speed but different "lanes," if Kunpeng traveled a hundred miles, Golden Peng only needed to travel ninety-nine miles to catch up. This was enough to pursue Kunpeng!

Balance exists among all things!

In the Biyou Palace, Grandmaster Tongtian, who was watching the blurry images transmitted by the Immortal Trapping Sword, now frowned and gazed at the scene.

"Are the disciples taught by Senior Brother all this formidable? He used to always see Chang Geng as a little mascot, *cough*, as the Dao Sect's strategist, thinking Chang Geng was outstanding in schemes, pleasing in personality, sweet-tongued, and eloquent... Without realizing it, Chang Geng had actually achieved such strength. He directly confronted Kunpeng, even matching him blow for blow; when the Balance Great Dao was deployed, it actually forced Golden Peng and Kunpeng to the same extreme speed, making even him, a Saint, misjudge him before. This..."

"Couldn't the Chaos Bell be put on the agenda now? Although it would be a bit of a loss of face for him, a Saint uncle, to ask Chang Geng and Golden Peng for help. But if Chang Geng could catch Kunpeng today, either kill him or capture him, then later, Chang Geng and Golden Peng, or Chang Geng and Kunpeng, could join him, a Primordial Heavenly Dao Saint, in pursuing the Chaos Bell! Wouldn't they then have the treasure to suppress the sect's destiny?"

Grandmaster Tongtian stood up, divine light blossoming in his eyes, ready to act at any moment.

In the vision, Golden Peng gradually caught up to Kunpeng, transforming into a golden streak that tore through layers of chaotic energy, directly smashing onto Kunpeng's back! A divine spear pierced through Kunpeng's protective immortal light, spurting gushes of black and red blood!

Li Changshou held the spear with both hands, using the small God-Slaying Spear as an anchor, firmly embedding it into Kunpeng's thick hide. Yun Xiao swung the Dragon-Binding Rope, tying Bai Ze, Golden Peng, and herself around their waists, linking them to Li Changshou's waist. Although the Dragon-Binding Rope was an innate spiritual treasure, it clearly couldn't restrain this ancient fierce beast!

Following this, Li Changshou let out a low cry: "Go all out! Show no mercy!"

Kunpeng's massive body began to shake wildly, but having had his extreme speed broken, he was now completely on the defensive. Fairy Yun Xiao held the Primordial Golden Dipper in her palm, her pretty face stern. She scattered golden light, and the Immortal Trapping Sword in her hand unleashed ten thousand zhang of sword energy, tearing a small area of Kunpeng's back raw! Golden Peng was even more ferocious, transforming into his true form, pecking and clawing, ripping open wounds. Bai Ze was much more refined, wielding a treasured sword to unleash streams of sword energy, repeatedly slashing horizontally at a single point, as if intending to cleave Kunpeng apart.

At this point, Kunpeng changed direction, seemingly intending to lead them to some dangerous terrain. Li Changshou remained relatively calm... He took out bottles of poison pills refined by Lü Yue from his hand and sprinkled them directly onto Kunpeng's wounds. Just as a thousand-mile journey begins with a single step, so too does the destruction of Kunpeng require accumulated poison.

Actually, Li Changshou was holding back. If he really wanted to break Kunpeng's Dao heart, he would have just sprinkled cumin and five-spice powder, letting it soak in beforehand. Kunpeng would likely have given up fleeing and fought to the death.

Li Changshou secretly reminded them that if the situation turned unfavorable, they should retreat immediately. Killing Kunpeng was ideal, but if not, it wouldn't matter.

Kunpeng, indeed worthy of being recognized as a ruthless figure in the Primordial World, found himself on the defensive. Feeling the sharp edge of the Immortal Trapping Sword, he immediately reacted. Surging waves of power erupted around him, and vast magic power exploded like a hurricane and tsunami, temporarily blocking the attacks on his back. His body suddenly shrank, transforming into a human form, and he darted forward.

Unfortunately, Li Changshou was already prepared. A flash of golden light, and Golden Peng immediately blocked Kunpeng's path forward. There was a significant speed difference between Kunpeng's true form and his transformed Dao body. Li Changshou and Yun Xiao attacked from the left and right, while Bai Ze sealed off Kunpeng's other escape route.

Just then, Kunpeng sneered. Ignoring his blood-soaked body, he held up a grey sphere in his palm and shouted through telepathy: "If you force this Daoist any further, this Daoist will take you all down with him!"

Yun Xiao's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she instinctively stepped in front of Li Changshou. None of those present were ordinary Qi Refiners, so they immediately sensed the abnormality of the sphere in Kunpeng's hand. The sphere seemed to contain some destructive Dao Principle, capable of inciting turmoil in the incomplete Dao Principles of the Sea of Chaos. Both Li Changshou and Bai Ze's spiritual senses quivered slightly.

Bai Ze transmitted a message to Li Changshou, Golden Peng, and Yun Xiao: "Be careful, it's dangerous."

Li Changshou calmly nodded, spun the Heaven-and-Earth Ruler a few times in his palm, and a faint smile appeared on his lips as he transmitted his voice: "Ancient Demon Master, nothing more than this."

Kunpeng's human form was slightly short, with sturdy limbs. His eyes were like a hawk's, and his face was somewhat severe. New and old wounds crisscrossed his body, leaving him battered, yet his aura remained incredibly powerful, showing no sign of being outwardly strong but inwardly weak.

"Who are you?"

"'Me?' Li Changshou said calmly, 'The second disciple of Grand Pure, an honored guest at Spirit Mountain. Today, instructed by Saint Zhunti, I have come here specifically to clear out the remnants.'"

"'Remnants?'" Flames burned in Kunpeng's eyes: "That despicable Spirit Mountain! When the ancient Demon Court collapsed, how many demon race imprints did I plunder for them, allowing them to control a large number of demon experts!"

Li Changshou deliberately showed a look of sudden understanding and chuckled, "So that's how it is. No wonder those ancient great demons of the Western Sect whom I killed were so loyal to them."

Kunpeng narrowed his eyes and sneered, "The world is truly interesting these days, to have gained a character like you. I presume the Western Sect isn't having an easy time of it?"

Li Changshou did not respond. When confronting a formidable figure like Kunpeng, it was natural to be on full alert and maintain control of the conversation.

"Today, you have lost. Using such means to prolong your struggle seems to diminish the Demon Master's prestige."

"'Hmph, my prestige is long gone. Now, only a crippled body remains.' Kunpeng said calmly, 'If you let this Daoist leave today, this Daoist will not seek revenge on you. Otherwise, if you let this Daoist escape today, this Daoist will surely make you experience the wrath of a Demon Master.'"

Li Changshou's face was utterly cold: "You were one of the chief perpetrators of the ancient human tragedy. Today, you absolutely cannot be allowed to escape."

"Hahahahaha!" Kunpeng threw his head back and laughed, cursing, "Yes, yes, this Daoist did all the bad things in the Primordial World! But if you dare to attack this Daoist today, this Daoist will detonate this item!"

"Guess which is faster: me asking my master to bestow the Taiji Diagram, or you making your move?"

"This place is already outside the boundaries of the Heavenly Dao's power. It's not easy for a Saint to come here, let alone send the Taiji Diagram!"

"Is that so?" Li Changshou couldn't help but squint his eyes in a smile. Kunpeng's brows furrowed, his face full of apprehension. Just behind Li Changshou, a phantom of the Taiji Diagram slowly materialized. The aura of an Innate Supreme Treasure rippled outwards, and the chaotic disorder seemed to gain distinct order.

Li Changshou, in a green robe, with his long hair tied back by a flowing cloud hairband, had the Profound Yellow Pagoda floating above his head, the Heaven-and-Earth Ruler in his left hand, and the Taiji Diagram hovering behind him. A faint smile played on his lips as he asked, "Demon Master, you haven't observed the Primordial World for a long time, have you?"

Kunpeng sneered, but the light in his eyes flickered incessantly, as if he was frantically thinking.

Li Changshou said slowly, "Allow me to introduce myself. I am currently a second-rank righteous god of the Heavenly Court, personally bestowed the title of Grand White Planet by His Majesty the Jade Emperor, in charge of all water matters in the Primordial World. With the Heavenly Emperor's divine authority, Heavenly Dao Immortals and Gods can act first and report later. I am also a disciple of Grand Pure Master, the junior brother of Grand Master, and I have just paid respects to the Dao Ancestor in the Zixiao Palace, where Ancestor entrusted me with the heavy responsibility of overseeing this Immeasurable Tribulation."

Kunpeng suddenly said, "Bluff and bluster! That Taiji Diagram behind you must be a Taiji Diagram avatar!"

"'Indeed,' Li Changshou chuckled, 'This is only a portion of the Taiji Diagram's power. And those who know how I operate know that I always prioritize stability and never flaunt myself. Saying so much to you this time is merely to distract you. Third Martial Uncle!'"

Suddenly, a sharp sword aura appeared behind him. Kunpeng's face turned pale, and he looked back in horror, only to see the Immortal Trapping Sword strike out on its own. Where was Grandmaster Tongtian's figure?!

"Damn it, I've been hit! Balance of All Things!"

Kunpeng suddenly felt his Dao body become incredibly weak. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Bai Ze, the old goat, surging with monstrous blood energy! Almost simultaneously, in a scene that Kunpeng could see, the palm of his hand, holding the sphere, was suddenly sliced open by a thin 'rope'. His hand and arm were directly cut into segments... The Primordial Golden Dipper flew in from a distance, its target the sphere.

The next instant! The thin rope that cut off Kunpeng's hand and arm revealed its true form: a prismatic shuttle with a thin silver-white chain. It was now pressed against his forehead, and two wisps of Yin-Yang energy flew out from the shuttle, sealing his primordial spirit!

"Heart-Piercing Lock!"

The Primordial Golden Dipper arrived and directly clamped down on the sphere. The God-Slaying Spear pierced through from behind, unhesitatingly penetrating Kunpeng's chest. Behind it was Golden Peng's face, contorted with rage.

"You stole Mother's origin, causing her to be forever trapped in the Undying Volcano!"

Yun Xiao's graceful figure appeared beside him, holding the Immortal Trapping Sword horizontally against Kunpeng's neck.

Li Changshou's body swayed slightly, his face quite pale. He glanced at Bai Ze with a hint of disdain. "Mr. Bai, why is your Dao body so weak?"

Bai Ze chuckled sheepishly, then gave a wry smile: "I am an auspicious beast, an auspicious beast... I rely on strategy, rarely engaging in direct combat. Usually, those hostile to this Daoist don't even get to see this Daoist. I'm rusty in that regard."

Li Changshou: "..."

He had almost suffered a backlash from his Great Dao and been knocked unconscious. Demon Master Kunpeng wasn't as cunning as he had imagined; he was so easily outmaneuvered. The three plans, four preparations, and five supplementary points he had just prepared didn't need to be deployed at all. Li Changshou blinked, frowned in thought, and suddenly suspected that perhaps *he* was the one with a problem.

Meanwhile, in Biyou Palace, Grandmaster Tongtian stared at the scene in the 'triangle frame', retracted the half-step he had taken, and silently closed the spatial rift he had just cleaved open.

"Goodness, even he was fooled. Chang Geng's expression just now made him think Chang Geng knew he was watching..."

"'Master,' Duobao whispered from the side, 'Should we perhaps slow down things between Chang Geng and Junior Sister?'"

"'Oh? Why?'"

"'Facing them, Kunpeng ended up like this. If Junior Sister receives Chang Geng's assistance, who could possibly withstand them!'"

Duobao Daoist sighed faintly, looking at the half-finished knee-pad magic treasure in his hand, his eyes filled with sorrow.

Grandmaster Tongtian chuckled, "Kunpeng was heavily injured after all, and Chang Geng simply has too many formidable treasures."

Duobao Daoist's mouth twitched slightly. For a moment, he didn't want to express any opinion at all.

"Senior Brother's position... just let him have it."