A searing pain spread throughout his body, and Sect Hierarch Tongtian staggered a few steps, nearly falling over. He barely managed to stabilize his figure, his face grim as dark waters, the pain in his shoulder making him realize the brilliance of Taiching Saint's methods. He glared hatefully at the retreating figure of Taiching Saint, grinding his teeth, yet he was forced to admit that in today's clash, he had not gained the upper hand.

In the meantime, Yuanshi Tianzun moved through the Slaying Immortal Sword Array, Celestial clouds crowning his head like layers of dense protective shields that kept the endless Sword Qi at bay.

From a distance, his steps were unhurried, his expression tranquil, his face betraying not a hint of panic, as if walking through the Sword Array was but a leisurely stroll for him.

Watching this scene, Sect Hierarch Tongtian's cold laughter rose like the blade of a knife in the chilling wind.

Again, he swung the Qingping Sword in his hand, the Heavenly Dao Killing Power converging into a magnificent beam of Sword Light, like the Heavenly River pouring down, slashing straight towards its target. Wherever the Sword Light went, the space seemed to split in two, the Golden Flowers outside the Celestial clouds instantly withered under the Sword Light, scattering into countless golden fragments that fell within the Slaying Immortal Sword Array.

Yuanshi Tianzun's face turned abruptly, a mix of unprecedented anger and shock crossing his features. Disbelief flashed in his eyes, unable to accept that his Innate Treasure was so easily struck down.

"Sect Hierarch Tongtian, you dare!" Yuanshi Tianzun bellowed in anger, his voice containing the majesty of thunderous force.

Sect Hierarch Tongtian remained unfazed, a severe smile still plastered on his face: "Yuanshi, you presume to look down on all from your lofty position, thinking you can ignore the Heavenly Dao? Today, I will let you know, even you, Yuanshi, within my Slaying Immortal Sword Array, must tread carefully!"

Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes burned with even greater fury, but he knew that Sect Hierarch Tongtian's strength was not to be underestimated, and that today's matter would require his full effort. He took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in his heart, his hands Sealing, ancient Heavenly Dao Totems materializing behind him, each embodying profound Heavenly Mechanisms.

"Tongtian, you might think the Heavenly Dao is heartless, but you are unaware that the Heavenly Dao also embodies great justice. Today, I shall make you understand that to defy the heavens is to walk the path of self-destruction!" Yuanshi Tianzun's voice boomed like a great bell, echoing through the Slaying Immortal Sword Array.

Sect Hierarch Tongtian's scornful laughter never ceased, his gaze sharp as he stared directly at Yuanshi Tianzun: "Justice? Ha, that's but a solace for yourself. You either know nothing at all, or perhaps you know everything but pretend to be ignorant!

Hmph, regardless of which kind you are, today I shall let you witness the methods of Tongtian!"

Before he finished speaking, Sect Hierarch Tongtian once again mobilized the Qingping Sword, the Heavenly Dao Killing Power forming into an even more terrifying Sword Qi, pressing hard against Yuanshi Tianzun. Yuanshi Tianzun, unwilling to show weakness, had Heavenly Dao Totems spin behind him, a powerful force beginning to converge, ready to meet Sect Hierarch Tongtian's next fierce offensive.

Yuanshi Tianzun's brows were tightly knitted, his eyes blazing like the fierce sun, and suddenly, a flag appeared in his hands. This flag was heavy in the hue of black, painted with the scene of the Chaos at the dawn of time, each line seeming to contain endless secrets. Pangu Banner, it was Yuanshi Tianzun's Innate Treasure, known as the foremost in slaughter, with boundless power.

He swung his arm, the Pangu Banner unfolding fiercely in the air, unleashing a force capable of tearing Heaven and Earth. The Chaos Qi on the flag coalesced into black storms, like ferocious behemoths surging wildly towards the Slaying Immortal Sword Array.

Yet, Sect Hierarch Tongtian's face remained calm, a hint of cold laughter at the corner of his mouth, as if he had long anticipated Yuanshi Tianzun would make this move. Behind him, a bell-shaped treasure quietly appeared, its body round and emitting a faint Chaos Light. Chaos Bell, this too was an Innate Treasure, capable of warding off all techniques, as stable as the very origin of Heaven and Earth.

Upon Sect Hierarch Tongtian's low shout, the Chaos Bell sounded a dull chime, the shockwave of the sound directly dissolving the black storms from the Pangu Banner, like the calmness at the beginning of Chaos, encompassing and permitting everything.

Yuanshi Tianzun's complexion turned exceedingly grim, a flash of astonishment and unwillingness in his eyes. He had never expected Sect Hierarch Tongtian to so casually block the attack of the Pangu Banner. His hands swung the Pangu Banner again, but this time it lacked the power it had before.

Just then, the Sword Qi within the Slaying Immortal Sword Array surged like dragons emerging from the sea, with sharp sword lights piercing through Yuanshi Tianzun's defenses, shearing off a corner of his robe. The falling piece of the robe fluttered through the air, like dignity in descent, bringing a flash of barely concealable shame to Yuanshi Tianzun's face.

Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes flared with anger, his heart filled with shock and confusion. He was one of The Three Pure Ones, exalted in his position, yet today he had completely lost face within the Slaying Immortal Sword Array, a disgrace no different from the sky falling. His chest heaved with violent breaths, a mix of sorrow and fury, but he also knew this was not the time to vent emotions.

Sect Hierarch Tongtian stood in the midst of the Sword Array, looking at Yuanshi Tianzun's embarrassed state, his cold smile growing more intense. His voice echoed through the Sword Array: "Yuanshi, do you think that possessing Innate Treasures allows you to act recklessly? Today, I will let you know that within my Slaying Immortal Sword Array, the power you rely on is nothing at all!"

"Hmph!"

Yuanshi Tianzun took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart.