Prehistoric: Beginning with Foolish Old Man Moving the Mountains

The saints looked at each other, looking at the stubborn faces of the Styx Patriarch and his accomplices, with mixed feelings in their hearts. In their eyes, there was both helplessness about past grievances and worries about the current situation.

The hatred between Zhou Qing and the other two was not a simple cause and effect, but a murderous hatred. Even the ancestor Hongjun could not make Zhou Qing forgive the two enemies who had personally ended his life.

But right now, the prehistoric world needed the strength of the three of them. If the three of them continued to quarrel among themselves, they would probably return empty-handed on this expedition.

In this battle, they lost a lot of disciples and subordinates. If they fail to conquer the Yuanxu world, these disciples and subordinates will not even have a chance to revive.

As the most respected among the saints, Laozi had to step forward to take charge of the situation in Fang Yang's absence.

He stood up slowly, his eyes like torches, and scanned the entire audience. After everyone was shocked by his aura and quieted down, he slowly spoke in a low and powerful voice:

"This matter is of great importance. It concerns the outcome of this battle. Only by asking the teacher to come forward can he make a fair judgment and settle the dispute."

His mind was as clear as a mirror. The three ancestors Kunpeng had strong personalities, and no one could convince them except for ancestor Hongjun.

Even though Hou Tu Niangniang and Fang Yang were of high status, they could only scare them but not convince them. Therefore, he had to make this decision and ask for the intervention of Patriarch Hongjun.

Sure enough, when Saint Laozi mentioned the name of Patriarch Hongjun, the momentum of Patriarch Minghe and the other two instantly weakened a bit, and a barely perceptible trace of guilt flashed in their eyes.

They knew that Hongjun was impartial and would never favor any party for any reason. The previous experience of Master Tongtian gave them a deeper understanding of Hongjun's style of doing things.

Upon seeing this, Saint Laozi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began to prepare to summon Patriarch Hongjun.

With a solemn expression, he walked steadily towards the incense table that had been prepared long ago. As he silently chanted the spell, it seemed as if an inexplicable force was gathering between heaven and earth, and gradually, an ancient and powerful aura spread.

"Greetings to Daozu (Senior)!"

When the will of Patriarch Hongjun came, the whole audience stood in awe, and everyone felt the majesty and compassion that came from heaven and earth.

The figure of Patriarch Hongjun slowly condensed into shape in the void. His arrival seemed to make the entire space tremble, and an ancient and profound aura spread.

However, facing the nervous and complicated expressions of Zhou Qing and the other two, Patriarch Hongjun did not immediately show his majesty. Instead, he slowly bowed to everyone present with an extraordinarily peaceful attitude.

This action is both a respect for everyone and a sign of humility towards him as the supreme being.

"The Yuanxu world is powerful, and its strength is not inferior to our Honghuang. It is not easy for you to win in such a difficult situation."

The voice of Patriarch Hongjun was gentle and deep, like the sound of an ancient bell, echoing in everyone's heart. His eyes showed his approval and affirmation of everyone, as if he could see through every effort and sacrifice.

"At this moment, on behalf of all the spirits in the prehistoric world, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you fellow Taoists."

As he spoke, Patriarch Hongjun leaned forward slightly, and that salute was a sign of respect and recognition for everyone.

Faced with this salute from Patriarch Hongjun, everyone was shocked and looked terrified.

They knew very well that Patriarch Hongjun's status was transcendent and he was one of the most honorable beings in the world. How could they afford it?

As a result, everyone followed the posture of Hongjun Patriarch and responded with a more humble manner, saying at the same time: "We dare not, we dare not! We are just doing our best, how dare we accept such a great gift from Daozu (Senior)?"

Upon seeing this, Patriarch Hongjun smiled slightly. That smile contained endless wisdom and compassion, as if it could heal all the grudges and hatreds in the world.

"No need to be polite, everyone. This victory is the result of everyone's efforts. Every bit of strength is crucial."

His words were like a gentle spring breeze, gradually calming the hearts of everyone present.

Afterwards, Patriarch Hongjun turned his gaze to Zhou Qing and the other two with a sharp look in his eyes.

"Back then, the fight for the Sainthood in Zixiao Palace was entirely a matter of personal luck. I never thought that after two calamities, the grudges back then would lead to such a horrific disaster. This is really not right!"

"The disciples (younger generation) are terrified!"

Zhou Qing and the other two bowed hastily and said they dared not.

Patriarch Hongjun shook his head slightly, with a bit of regret in his tone, "Although the matter of Zixiao Palace was a small cause, it had a great result. Kunpeng resented because of the sainthood, and Minghe wanted to kill for the sainthood, which eventually led to the fall of Hongyun. This is a great misfortune. When I return to Honghuang, I will give you a chance to settle the grudge, but not now."

Zhou Qing and the other two had different looks when they heard this. Although Minghe Patriarch and Kunpeng were unwilling to give in, they knew they could not argue in front of Hongjun Patriarch, so they could only bow their heads and plead guilty. Zhou Qing had a complicated look, showing both grief and anger for the past and confusion about the future.

Patriarch Hongjun continued, "I have decided to deprive the Ashura Sect and the Northern Dark Demon Clan of 30% of their luck, and deprive the Tiandao Sect of half of their luck, as a punishment. I hope you can learn from this, put aside your personal grudges, and fight against the powerful enemy together."

The whole audience was shocked when these words came out. Depriving someone of their luck was a heavy blow to any force, but everyone also understood that this was a decision made by Patriarch Hongjun for the sake of the overall situation.

After hearing this, Zhou Qing and the other two felt extremely regretful. They made a big mistake out of a momentary impulse and finally attracted the punishment of the ancestor Hongjun.

Although the three were unwilling, they could only accept the punishment respectfully under the unquestionable majesty of Patriarch Hongjun.

They said in unison: "Disciples (younger generations) know their mistakes and are willing to accept the punishment. In the future, they will turn over a new leaf and do their part for the great world."

Patriarch Hongjun nodded, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. "Okay, now that you know your mistakes, you should correct them and start anew."

After saying this, the figure of Patriarch Hongjun gradually faded away, leaving only the deep and distant voice echoing in everyone's ears. Seeing this, Saint Laozi and others stepped forward and saluted in the direction where Patriarch Hongjun left, with a lot of emotion in their hearts.

The appearance of Hongjun Patriarch not only punished Zhou Qing and the other two, but also warned other saints. After seeing the fate of Zhou Qing and the other two, I believe that in the next war, no one will affect the overall situation of the prehistoric world because of personal grudges.

However, the real test has just begun.

A saint is a person who stands at the top of the world, and he still cannot let go of grudges. It is even more difficult for him to see through the existence below the saint.

Yuanxu Great World suffered a great loss in this battle, but their strength did not suffer much loss. Their plan has been quietly implemented among the great powers of the prehistoric world.