Afterward, Grand Supreme Elderly Lord Laozi left Kunlun Mountain and settled in Shouyang Mountain!
As for Li Er, who was by the East Sea, after achieving sainthood, he went to Huoyun Cave. After all, Huoyun Cave was a sacred place for the human race in the future, and as a human sage, he naturally had to guard it!
Yuanshi, at this moment, also waved his sleeve, and Jade Void Palace rose from the ground, beginning a large-scale renovation of Kunlun Mountain!
Tongtian, on the other hand, headed straight for the East Sea. Since his eldest brother said the East Sea was full of blessed lands, he would set up his dojo there!
Soon, Tongtian arrived at the East Sea. As expected of a sage's journey, myriad auspicious clouds surged. Tongtian counted on his fingers and exclaimed, "Good heavens, there truly is a place destined for me, Jin'ao Island!"
He immediately flew over and established Biyou Palace on Jin'ao Island. From then on, Jin'ao Island would be the dojo of the Supreme Pure Master Tongtian!
Once everything was ready, Yuanshi was the first to declare, "I am Yuanshi. I have set up a grand formation in Kunlun. Those who can pass the formation are welcome to come and become my disciples!"
Yuanshi's voice reverberated throughout the Great Desolation, and those who wished to become disciples began to head towards Kunlun Mountain!
At this time, Tongtian also announced, "I am Tongtian. I have established my dojo on Jin'ao Island. Those with destiny are welcome to come and become my disciples!"
Some creatures near the East Sea flocked towards Jin'ao Island!
In the Sea of Blood, Minghe curled his lips and snorted, "What are you shouting about? If you want to accept disciples, accept them. Why make such a loud noise?"
Afterward, Minghe's voice echoed throughout the Great Desolation!
The great powers of the Great Desolation all burst into laughter. This was clearly a prelude to a conflict between sages. It was evident that Minghe and the Three Pure Ones had irreconcilable differences. Now that the Three Pure Ones had just announced their intention to accept disciples, Minghe immediately slapped their faces!
Tongtian, far away on Jin'ao Island, had a dark expression, and Yuanshi's face was equally grim. Did Minghe think he was invincible just because he had achieved sainthood?
Immediately, they headed towards the Sea of Blood!
Similarly, Tongtian also arrived! Bringing his Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation with him!
The two met outside the Sea of Blood. Upon seeing Tongtian arrive, Yuanshi said, "Third Brother, this Minghe is too audacious. Let me teach him a lesson!"
Tongtian replied, "Second Brother, with me here, why should Second Brother bother? It is I who will handle this!"
Yuanshi was taken aback, then chuckled, "Very well, Third Brother. I shall stand guard for you!"
Thus, the great powers of the Great Desolation all activated their profound light arts, gazing towards the Sea of Blood. A confrontation between sages was a rare sight, especially between the Three Pure Ones and Minghe, who were all sages. They were eager to witness their battle!
At this moment, Minghe also emerged with a somber expression. Seeing Yuanshi and Tongtian, his heart began to pound. Although he had achieved sainthood, he was clearly no match for the two of them combined. If they shamelessly ganged up on him, wouldn't he lose face?
"What? Is it wrong to criticize you?" Minghe said defiantly. Yes, he simply disliked the Three Pure Ones and wanted to oppose them!
"Minghe, it is a disgrace that you can also achieve sainthood and be so shameless. We are ashamed to be associated with you!" Tongtian reprimanded, and with a flick of his hand, the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation was deployed, enveloping the entire Sea of Blood!
Instantly, malevolent energy surged, and the entire Great Desolation felt a drop in temperature. Only then did everyone realize that this was Tongtian's artifact, the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, which could not be broken by anyone except four sages!
Minghe's heart sank. "Damn it, he has the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation. Hongjun himself said that only four sages can break it. Where can I find four sages? If I confront Tongtian, won't I suffer?"
However, Tongtian had already made his move. If he didn't respond, wouldn't it be even more humiliating? After all, he was the one who provoked first!
With no other choice, Minghe bravely charged forward, with the Twelve-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus beneath his feet and the God-Slaying Spear in his hand. Immediately, boundless sword energy rained down. In just two rounds, the World-Destroying Black Lotus beneath Minghe's feet had already dimmed considerably!
Knowing that this approach was unsustainable, Minghe roared, "Tongtian, if you dare, fight me one-on-one. What skill is there in deploying the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation!"
Tongtian sneered. This was his artifact; why wouldn't he use it? To fight your innate supreme treasure with a supreme spiritual treasure? You must be dreaming!
Countless Immortal-Slaying sword energies rained down again. Minghe was in agony and could only retract the World-Destroying Black Lotus, as continuing would damage its origin!
However, even with his physical body, he couldn't withstand the Immortal-Slaying sword energy. He was already in a sorry state!
"Is this it? Is this all you've got? And you dare to provoke us Three Pure Ones?" Tongtian said disdainfully!
Minghe was furious. "You're just relying on your spiritual treasure. Without it, what are you, Tongtian, worth?"
At this moment, the great powers of the Great Desolation all knew that Minghe had lost, and lost completely. Tongtian's Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation was arguably ranked above all other sages' formations; it could not be broken by anyone less than four sages. Minghe had dared to provoke him; wasn't this suicidal?
"Hmph, you're just relying on your spiritual treasure. Without it, what are you, Tongtian, worth?" Minghe still shouted defiantly!
Tongtian also sneered, "Aren't you using an innate supreme treasure as well? Without your innate supreme treasure, what are you worth?"
Indeed, Tongtian had the right to say this. Tongtian's merit was far greater than Minghe's, so his cultivation was naturally higher. If they didn't use spiritual treasures, Tongtian could still defeat Minghe thoroughly. This was the power of the Three Pure Ones, the legacy of Pangu!
Minghe refused to believe it and immediately put away his spiritual treasure, saying, "Tongtian, do you dare to fight?"
Tongtian waved his hand, put away the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, and said, "Afraid of you? Take this!"
With that, he threw a punch. Tongtian had also cultivated his body, after all, he had the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique. When Laozi was cultivating his body, Tongtian and Yuanshi had followed along!
So, as he threw a punch, Minghe quickly parried. Their fists collided, and a sonic boom erupted. Minghe was shaken back several steps, while Tongtian merely swayed. The difference in strength was clear!
Minghe's face turned grim. This was truly infuriating!
Tongtian didn't care, he pressed forward and aimed a punch at Minghe's eye socket!
Minghe quickly defended, while also kicking and shoving. Unfortunately, in close combat, Minghe was no match for Tongtian. After only a few moves, Minghe's eye socket was hit, and a black eye appeared on his face!
Tongtian let out a loud laugh and attacked again. Minghe, enraged, directly used the God-Slaying Spear to force Tongtian back, then immediately retreated back into the Sea of Blood, activated the Sea of Blood's grand formation, and refused to come out!
Seeing Minghe's angry retreat, Tongtian sneered disdainfully. "That's all you've got!"
He then bid farewell to Yuanshi, informing him that he had found Jin'ao Island in the East Sea and intended to accept disciples. Yuanshi nodded and returned to Kunlun Mountain. After all, since that unlucky fellow Minghe refused to come out, and as sages, they couldn't kill him, so they could only humiliate him.