Rebirth of Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods

Bao Chuan is but a manifestation of Zhunti's clone and naturally excels in the abilities Zhunti specializes in. And what does Zhunti excel at?

Dream Enlightenment!

It refers to the Illusion Realm, something the Western duo are proficient at—though their focuses differ.

At this moment, without a sound, Nuwa has already been drawn into the Illusion Realm.

It must be noted that Bao Chuan exhibits the cultivation level of merely a Quasi-Saint who has severed two corpses. Yet its Daoist skill is enough to affect Nuwa, a Saint—showing its formidable strength.

The potency of the magic is undeniable, but it's also true that Nuwa is not skilled at combat. If Tongtian had been here instead, Bao Chuan would surely not dare act in this manner.

Just the Green Lotus Sword Qi from Tongtian alone would be enough to prevent Bao Chuan from executing its Illusion Realm; such unparalleled sharpness is its natural counter.

However, Nuwa is no pushover either. The moment she sensed herself caught in Bao Chuan's Illusion Realm, she immediately summoned the Innate Spiritual Treasure, Jiangshan Sheji Tu.

Though Jiangshan Sheji Tu is merely a supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, as a Saint's magic artifact, it naturally isn't simple. Its space-folding ability directly sealed Bao Chuan's Dream Enlightenment within.

Nuwa did not bother wasting time slowly dismantling Bao Chuan's Illusion Realm. Instead, she crudely and effectively sealed it away with Jiangshan Sheji Tu.

"Don't you dare flee!"

Upon seeing Nuwa break free from the Illusion Realm, Bao Chuan immediately chose to retreat. But Nuwa promptly summoned another Innate Spiritual Treasure—Hong Jun's gifted Red Embroidery Ball.

The crimson glow pursued Bao Chuan relentlessly. If struck directly, Bao Chuan, with its late-stage Quasi-Saint cultivation, would surely perish.

After all, it's just a clone and not the original body.

If Zhunti's true form were here, it would naturally not fear the Red Embroidery Ball. But Bao Chuan dared not face it head-on.

"Nuwa, don't be arrogant! We've come to meet you!"

At that critical juncture, Laozi's Three Pure Ones Avatars formed into a formation, intercepting the attack on Bao Chuan. Though the three were not yet Saints, they were already infinitely close to that level.

As Nuwa saw her attack thwarted, she remained unfazed. She used Jiangshan Sheji Tu to protect herself, while the Red Embroidery Ball struck freely.

A Saint, after all, is still a Saint. These four may pose a challenge now, but in prolonged combat, Laozi's Three Pure Ones Avatars and Bao Chuan were certain to lose.

Meanwhile, Tongtian was embroiled in battle with the Four Saints on another front. Two Chaos Sword Qi strikes landed successfully, injuring both Zhunti and Primordial.

Though the injuries were minor to their Saintly bodies, it was humiliating nonetheless—something Saints simply could not tolerate.

Tongtian revealed his form, gazing coldly at the Four Saints. Thunder erupted from his hands as the Sword Qi of the Four Slaying Immortal Swords gathered once more. Strands of Chaos Sword Qi expanded across the void.

Such a scene was akin to the inception of heaven and earth. The Four Saints inhaled sharply in fear, understanding why Daoist Ancestor deemed the Slaying Immortal Formation unbreakable except by four Saints.

With such a level of power, how could a single Saint possibly dismantle it?

"Head this way!"

Though Laozi was astounded by the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation's might, he remained fearless, wielding the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Tower!

Tongtian unleashed his Chaos Sword Qi entirely, spreading across the heavens like a vast curtain that advanced forward, only to be fully blocked by the Linglong Tower!

The Sword Qi struck the Xuanhuang Linglong Tower with crackling sounds, yet failed to breach it immediately, angering Tongtian further.

"Li Ran, I swear today I'll smash open your turtle shell! Let's see how you'd dare show your face as a sect leader again!"

Tongtian scoffed coldly and summoned the Sword Souls of the Four Slaying Immortal Swords, merging the four blades together in his hands!

"Tongtian, the abyss of Dao is as deep as the sea; mere words hold no weight!"

Laozi retorted without hesitation, wielding the Tai Chi Diagram to manifest yin-yang duality. It transformed into a Golden Bridge, bringing the Four Saints directly before Tongtian, using his staff to deliver a direct blow.

Caught in the act of merging the Sword Souls together, Tongtian failed to react in time, taking the hit squarely.

"Curses! Li Ran, I will fight you to the death!"

Tongtian roared in anger, unable to retaliate while merging the swords. He was forced to retreat as Primordial and the others continued their relentless assault.

"Tongtian, don't you dare flee!"

Primordial shouted fiercely, pursuing with his Three Jade Ruyi. It struck Tongtian again, leaving another wound on his body to Primordial's satisfaction.

"Primordial, Li Ran! Since you disregard the bonds of brotherhood, don't blame me for what comes next!"

Having been repeatedly wounded by Primordial and Laozi—his own brothers—Tongtian's emotions were in turmoil. Although he lashed out verbally, he had always valued familial ties deeply.

But alas, Laozi had grown indifferent, and Primordial was heartless, leaving him utterly heartbroken.

Now, they had even joined forces with outsiders to attack him. The irony was that the outsiders offered little force, while his brothers pursued him with unparalleled ferocity.

"I, Shangqing Tongtian, hereby swear before the Heavenly Dao: The Three Pure Ones' name, devoid of truth, shall today also be devoid of meaning!"

Heavenly Dao as witness, from this day forth, the bonds of the Three Pure Ones are severed, and their shared fate is dissolved!

With resolute anger, Tongtian decisively severed the connections of destiny between the Three Pure Ones and renounced their relationship entirely.

From now on, there would only be Lingbao Tianzun, the Tongtian Sect Hierarch—no longer the title of Shangqing!

As Tongtian's voice fell, the Heavenly Dao approved, but Tongtian himself spewed blood violently.

Such a severance was not simple, and of course came at a heavy price.

"Alas!"

Laozi sighed deeply. His earlier counter was born from anger towards Tongtian's unyielding forcefulness. Yet he had not anticipated Tongtian's decisive severance.

"Why must it come to this, junior brother?" Laozi asked helplessly.

"Given how far things have gone, eldest brother's questioning makes no sense. Now, witness the true power of the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation!"

Tongtian snorted coldly, finally completing the fusion of the Sword Souls. This recent breakthrough of his was the ultimate technique—a devastating strike.

"Slash!"

As Tongtian's voice boomed, four dazzling sword lights of green, red, blue, and yellow merged into one, piercing directly toward the Four Saints.

"Join forces!"

Laozi, knowing the strength of Tongtian's strike, dared not take it alone. He shouted, summoning the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Tower.

"Yin-Yang Transform!"

Even with this, Laozi remained uncertain of success and summoned the Tai Chi Diagram, unleashing his most potent counterattack.

"Chaos Sword Qi!"

"Dream Enlightenment!"

"Palm Buddha Kingdom!"

Primordial, Zhunti, and Jieyin all did the same, launching their full power, holding nothing back.

The biggest beneficiaries of the events so far were unmistakably the Western duo.

With the severance of the Three Pure Ones' bonds, the Western faction saw endless possibilities in the future.

"Boom!"

The collision of five unmatched attacks within the formation created a spectacle akin to the creation of a new heaven and earth. Elemental chaos raged, primordial forces churned, and the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation exploded violently as if signaling the end of days.

The destructive shockwaves continued to spread outward. Severely injured, Tongtian and others were entirely powerless to stop the devastation, which threatened the ruin of the Primordial World itself.

"Dong!"

A single bell toll stabilized the Primordial World, redirecting the destructive attacks toward Chaos. Only Hong Jun, who had merged with the Heavenly Dao, possessed such power.

"Come to the Purple Cloud Palace and meet me!"