Rebirth of Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods

Randeng was one of the three thousand guests of the Purple Cloud Palace. Though not comparable to the likes of Kunpeng or Zhen Yuanzi, he was now a Quasi-Saint in his late stage of cultivation.

Randeng, having transformed from a coffin plank on Lingjiu Mountain, was inherently imbued with the concept of annihilation. Later, he joined the Primordial Sect and studied the Yuqing Immortal Technique. Although Primordial never valued him, if Li Mingzhu dared to underestimate him, she would undoubtedly suffer.

Regarding the renowned Randeng Ancient Buddha in later generations, Li Mingzhu naturally approached with caution. Before the fight even began, she had already unleashed the Fire-tipped Spear.

Though her five years in seclusion had yielded significant gains, Randeng, regardless of everything, was still a late-stage Quasi-Saint. Thus, she gave her all.

"Stepping Heaven!"

Li Mingzhu made the first move, her Fire-tipped Spear enveloped in scorching flames as it pierced toward Randeng.

Seemingly tangible yet truly intangible!

Much like Li Mingzhu's current state—appearing devoid of worldly aura yet exuding subdued dominance!

Once she struck, it was tyrannical beyond compare, shaking the heavens and earth!

Though her cultivation had yet to reach the Daluo Realm in the past five years, she had already carved out her own path, be it with spear techniques or her ultimate Dao!

She indeed sought to ascend as a Saint but refused to follow the Three Corpses Dao passed down by Hong Jun. Everything she defined was under conditions without Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Could one achieve Saint-hood without Hongmeng Purple Qi?

No Guyuan Dao either, but Li Mingzhu was determined to carve a path out of nothingness!

Of course, it was merely the beginning for now. Still at the Golden Immortal Realm, one could argue that even stripped of her physical body, her cultivation was comparable to a Daluo peak level.

Currently, with her body and cultivation combined, plus the Fire-tipped Spear, Li Mingzhu was indeed capable of contending with Quasi-Saints.

Randeng, seeing such ferocity in Li Mingzhu's initial strike, dared not underestimate her. His Jade Ruler expanded into the wind, blocking Li Mingzhu's Fire-tipped Spear.

The Jade Ruler was none other than the Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Heaven Measuring Ruler—a paired magical treasure with the Ocean Stabilizing God Pearl. In later generations, Randeng relied on these two treasures to establish the Twenty-four Heavenly Realms, achieving near invincibility within the Quasi-Saint Realm.

The collision of two great Spiritual Treasures in midair ended in a stalemate. Li Mingzhu shook her head in resignation—it was indeed not enough.

According to Li Mingzhu's calculations, her spear should have gained the upper hand, given that she was going all out with her strongest technique, whereas Randeng had yet to do so.

However, no matter; if it didn't work once, she'd try again.

Li Mingzhu unfurled the Nine Curves Yellow River Map. She wasn't here to spar but to stop Randeng. Therefore, with both the Nine Curves Yellow River Map and the Primordial Golden Bowl at her disposal, she might as well use them.

That earlier strike was already sufficient to validate the fruits of her five-year seclusion and gave her tremendous confidence in the path ahead.

As long as she kept advancing, there was no guarantee she'd truly become a Saint, but she believed she wouldn't fall short of Qianye Wuheng.

A new Quasi-Saint named Qianye Wuheng had recently emerged in the Primordial World with unparalleled might, gaining widespread fame.

Rumors suggested that Bixiao seemed infatuated with Qianye Wuheng, but that Qianye Wuheng didn't take her feelings to heart.

It was private business about Bixiao, and naturally, Li Mingzhu would not delve into it further.

Randeng, seeing Li Mingzhu bring out the Nine Curves Yellow River Map, visibly showed fear, unwilling to attack further. He feared being trapped within the map, clearly showing an intent to retreat.

Meanwhile, at the West Qi camp, noticing Randeng's prolonged absence, they resolved to break through with a human-sacrifice formation!

Having delivered the challenge letter, Jiang Ziya agreed to duel again three days later with both sides.

Three days later, Dong Tianjun arrived singing a verse while riding an eight-pronged deer, carrying two Taia Swords:

"Obtaining clarity without worry,

The furnace refines harmony between heaven and earth;

Chaos is but transient,

One free spirit rides amidst the clouds."

Dong Tianjun's deer galloped like the wind as he loudly called out before the formation. No one dared respond until Fang Bi arrived to escort supplies.

Guang Chengzi, pretending to sigh, proclaimed, "Fate has already been determined—nothing can evade it! Let Fang Bi try breaking the Wind Roar Formation."

Ziya then commanded Fang Bi to break the "Wind Roar Formation."

Alas! Fang Bi was nothing more than a common layman, utterly ignorant of the illusionary intricacies of the formation. However, he bravely declared, "I will go!"

Grasping his halberd, he rushed forward like the wind. At the formation, Dong Tianjun saw the three-zhang warrior with his ruddy complexion, thick beard, and four feral eyes—an imposing sight ready for combat.

Fang Bi scornfully shouted, "Demon Daoist, hold!" and thrust his halberd. Dong Tianjun blocked but failed to stand his ground, retreating into the formation with a single exchange.

Following Ziya's orders, the drums sounded. Hearing the drums, Fang Bi surged forward, charging straight toward the "Wind Roar Formation."

Little did he know of the profound mechanism within. Dong Tianjun swiftly ascended a platform and shook the black banner. Dark winds howled, and countless blades rained down. With a thunderous sound, Fang Bi's limbs were severed, leaving his body lifeless.

His soul ascended the Sealing God Platform, led in by Clear Blessing Deity Bai Jian...