Originally thinking that he had gone the furthest, unexpectedly Pang Hong was one step ahead, undoubtedly causing Xuan Lingzi to feel a mix of emotions.
Although Pang Hong is somewhat younger, they are indeed of the same generation, both hailing from top immortal sects, both being direct disciples of Taoist Monarchs, both managing affairs of an immortal sect. Over the past ten thousand years, they've had considerable open and hidden competitions.
In these open and covert struggles, they have won some and lost some, in a stalemate where neither can claim absolute advantage.
Yet today, the other party has certified as a Taoist Monarch one step ahead, undeniably indicating that Xuan Lingzi is one step behind.
"Pang Hong, he is about to certify as a Taoist Monarch too. The new generation of strong individuals is starting to reveal their prowess, seems we have become old folks." At Xuan Du Guan, the current sect leader quietly reclines on the meditation cushion, black and white mystical light rotates, seemingly opening darkness and light, with a candle illuminating the Xuandu Eight Scenic Palaces, revealing an inexplicable mystery.
"Embark into chaos, refine the true body, fail and face death!" In the Sword Sect, a green-robed swordsman suddenly opens his eyes, gazing into the chaos with a hint of surprise in his gaze.
Before him appears a scene of the Land of Chaos, various chaotic qi flows frantically surge, tearing through all barriers, yet unable to truly harm Pang Hong, nor even truly disturb him.
"Creation fragments, Pang Hong holds such a multitude!" Within the Buddhism School, the Medicine Master Glaze Heaven hangs high, nine-colored glazed light suspended in the sky, safeguarding the Pure Land, as the Medicine Master Glaze Bodhisattva suddenly opens his eyes, gazing at the chaos with disbelief, looking at the countless creation fragments surrounding the other, eyes full of envy.
Creation fragments are precious wonders for Taoist Monarchs, being greatly beneficial to the cultivation of a Taoist Monarch.
"Alas, with Pang Hong being the disciple of that Taoist Monarch, having such plentiful creation fragments is reasonable. Moreover, he undoubtedly possesses his own protective treasures, even if unable to certify as a Taoist Monarch, absolutely no threat of demise!" Mahasthamaprapta's eyes flicker as he speaks with some sentiment, regardless of whether the other can certify, there is no threat of demise.
He also appears within Medicine Master Glaze Heaven, although his true body is still healing, he is not entirely unaware of external matters and has sensed the changes in the Chaos Void.
Though he envies Pang Hong, a mere True Immortal, for possessing so many creation fragments, he understands this is due to the other's status; being both Shenxiao Sect's sect leader and the sole direct disciple of Longevity Taoist Monarch, the resources the other possesses are unmatched by many Taoist Monarchs.
Even Mahasthamaprapta, though he manages the Buddhism School, cannot freely use its multitude of resources; as the person in charge, he must also lead by example and cannot arbitrarily use certain things.
Considering his own current injuries, if he possessed so many creation fragments, they would certainly help swiftly remedy foundational injuries, now being used by others for tribulation, he is envious.
And recalling when he and others certified as Taoist Monarchs, even with the care of several Buddhism School predecessors, the process was nerve-wracking, with the risk of demise.
Yet Pang Hong has the support of Longevity Taoist Monarch, as long as he can pass the Thunder Tribulation, certifying as Taoist Monarch hardly worries about the human tribulation.
"No one dares to act against Pang Hong certifying the Dao now; whoever intervenes will inevitably evoke retaliation from that Taoist Monarch!" Mahasthamaprapta gazes at the chaos, his expression fluctuating.
"That may not be the case; that Taoist Monarch is powerful enough, frighteningly so, and no one wants to see his power further enhance. Someone will certainly take action!" The Medicine Master Glaze Bodhisattva shakes his head, disagreeing with Mahasthamaprapta's view.
Indeed, the Longevity Taoist Monarch's terrifying strength draws many fears; they dare not provoke him, refraining from acting now.
However, power itself is a threat; for many strong individuals, Pei Xuanjing is already formidable. If another disciple ascends as a Taoist Monarch, the threat amplifies.
This differs from other Daoist Monarchs within the Taoist School, because even though the Taoist School unites, other Daoist Monarchs have their own interest considerations, naturally unable to collaborate when objectives conflict.
But Pang Hong is different; being the direct disciple of Longevity Taoist Monarch, he religiously adheres to his words without deviation.
This individual is known to willingly sacrifice his life for Longevity Taoist Monarch - a universally acknowledged fact.
If this person ascends as a Taoist Monarch, it poses significant trouble; even a newly ascended Taoist Monarch relentlessly pursuing a veteran Taoist Monarch without regard for life will prove vexatious.
Moreover, this person is far from an ordinary newly ascended Taoist Monarch, cultivating the Golden Core Dao, combined with Shenxiao Sect's deep heritage, wielding the Taoist Monarch's personally crafted Magical Treasure and Divine Weapon, undoubtedly a formidable foe.
Therefore, the Medicine Master Glaze Bodhisattva believes someone will inevitably act now, particularly under the guise of a human tribulation.
A Taoist Monarch's ascension inherently entails heavenly tribulation and human tribulation; understandably so, even knowing others harbor ulterior motives, it can only be left to chance.
Mahasthamaprapta remains silent, seemingly acknowledging this view.
Within chaos, Pang Hong suddenly opens his eyes, akin to two great purple suns, hanging in the chaos, intimidating all directions, calmly standing within chaos, he waves his mighty hand, slicing a stream of light through the chaos, lightning permeates, he seems to stand in the Thunder Ocean's center.
In an instant, Pang Hong seemingly opens a spatial passage between the Divine Land World and Chaos Void, channeling thunder from the Nine Heavens into the chaos, the surging Thunder Ocean rolls forth with mountainous waves, wild serpents dance madly, obliterating all life.
Holding the Sanbao Jade Ruyi, Pang Hong stands above the Thunder Ocean, a turbulent chaotic pressure descends from the void, as if to obliterate all non-chaotic existences.
He points a finger, releasing a sound akin to clashing metal in the air, a muffled hum, a thunderclap splits the heavens, seemingly cracking chaos to reveal Yin-Yang and Five Elements.
Pang Hong's unrivaled mana pours into the thunder, the surging Thunder Ocean spreads frantically in all directions, seemingly transforming the entire Chaos World into a purplish-blue ocean.
"Mighty Thunder Sea, refining heavens and earth, merging into chaos, devouring all heavens!" Pang Hong's mouth releases an earth-shattering roar for the first time, the entire Thunder Sea explodes simultaneously, wild Thunder Gods erupt, fiercely swirling in the chaos, each purple lightning stream devours chaotic qi, seemingly refining chaos to claim everything as his own.
Chaotic qi flows swirl, appearing to descend into madness, seeking to annihilate the expansively spreading Thunder Ocean, forcefully stirring storms, Chaos Gang Wind sweeps through the Land of Chaos, directly relegating everything to extinction.
Pang Hong's divine eyes shift, golden-purple light illuminates the ten directions, resembling the true great sun, enveloping surroundings into his realm, intensely powerful aura bursts from his body, hands dance summoning Dharma Seals into the void, conjuring waves of purple-golden light blocking chaotic qi flows.
"The time has come, cleave chaos, attain primordial unity, achieve a Great Tao of one's own!" Pang Hong's robe billows, waves rise layer upon layer, his figure suddenly heightens, growing exponentially, instantly transforming into a colossal Thunder Giant standing within the Thunder Sea, situated at a realm's center, stars across all heavens concurrently appear like a true cosmic cycle.
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