With his words, a strange aura began to surge between heaven and earth.

That was the Hongmeng Purple Qi, fragments of the Heavenly Dao Laws, one of the most mysterious and fundamental forces in the Primordial World.

The Six Saints, upon seeing this, instantly understood his intention.

They did not hesitate either, directly offering their own stream of Hongmeng Purple Qi.

Seven streams of purple qi gathered in the sky, like ancient gods dancing in the heavens, emitting dazzling light.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the seven streams of purple qi converged into a splendid purple light, shooting straight into Yun Xiao.

Yu Yuan stretched out his hand, and the Creation Jade Disc, which should have been in Luo Hou's possession, appeared out of thin air in front of him.

This item originally belonged to Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor; even Luo Hou struggled to assimilate it.

Now, possessing the strength of Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor, Yu Yuan could be considered its half master, naturally able to control this treasure.

At this moment, Yu Yuan pointed with his hand, and the Creation Jade Disc flew into his palm.

Holding the complete Creation Jade Disc, he felt the boundless Daoist Laws contained within.

In that instant, his surroundings began to glow, a symbol of Heavenly Dao, the recognition of the Dao. His presence strengthened continuously, and he seemed to breathe and share fate with Heaven and Earth.

Suddenly, the sky trembled with the sound of thunder, and countless visions descended. The sky filled with Golden Lotuses and was covered with Auspicious Clouds; Cai Feng danced in the sky, Qilin stepped on the clouds; even the sounds of dragons and tigers echoed between Heaven and Earth.

"Boom—"

As if a giant rock had been thrown into a calm pool, a vast wave centered around Yu Yuan swept out toward the furthest reaches of the cosmos in an instant.

The aura of the Dao's ultimate sanctity echoed in every corner of the universe.

Yu Yuan's figure appeared even grander amidst these visions, his eyes emitting a serene light as if he had transcended all worldly matters.

At this moment, he had truly become a genuine Saint of the Heavenly Dao!

Luo Hou could no longer maintain his previous arrogance and disdain.

"This is impossible… how is this possible… You are not Hong Jun… You can't possibly possess his strength!"

"Nothing is impossible."

Yu Yuan calmly smiled: "Now I am Hong Jun, Hong Jun is me… Don't you understand?"

"Damn it… Yu Yuan, I want you dead!" Luo Hou roared furiously, his body transforming into a black streak of light, carrying endless murderous intent and destructive power, rushing straight towards Yu Yuan.

However, facing Luo Hou's tremendously powerful strike, Yu Yuan merely smiled slightly. His body unmoving like a mountain, he simply raised his hand facing Luo Hou's full-force attack.

"Boom!" A loud noise, Luo Hou's attack seemed to hit an invisible wall. With a gentle wave of Yu Yuan's hand, the terrifying power was dissolved into nothing.

Under the strong counterforce, Luo Hou's body, like a kite with its string cut, awkwardly flew backwards. In a flash, Yu Yuan was already in front of Luo Hou, his palm slowly rising, then gently slapping down.

"Puff!" Under this palm, Luo Hou's body seemed crushed by endless pressure, instantly turning into flying ash, dispersing in the void.

The surrounding Six Saints and other beings witnessed this scene, all shocked.

Luo Hou, the legendary Demon Ancestor, was thus easily turned into flying ash by Yu Yuan, a power beyond their imagination.

However, just when everyone thought Luo Hou had completely perished, a mad laughter suddenly sounded through the void.

"Hahaha! Yu Yuan, you think this can kill me? Since you've merged with Hong Jun, then you cannot kill me!" Luo Hou's voice was filled with madness and mockery.

As the voice echoed, a mass of black aura condensed from the flying ash, and Luo Hou's body instantly regenerated, his eyes twinkling with madness, as if the prior events were merely a game to him.

Yu Yuan, looking at the reformed Luo Hou, nodded his head. There was not a trace of surprise in his eyes, as if he had anticipated this scene all along.

"Luo Hou, you are right, I indeed cannot kill you, but I can suppress you… However, I won't merge with Heavenly Dao like Hong Jun did, giving you a chance to exploit.

"When I advance one more step at the top of the hundred-foot pole and prove myself as a Daoist Saint, that will be the day of your downfall!"

Yu Yuan's voice was calm and resolute.

As he spoke, a treasure suddenly appeared in his hands—a Primordial Chaos Meditation Mat.

The Primordial Chaos Meditation Mat emitted a faint golden light; it was one of the Acquired Treasures crafted by Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor, possessing supreme power.

With the Primordial Chaos Meditation Mat in hand, Yu Yuan waved it lightly, and an invisible force enveloped Luo Hou entirely, rendering his struggles futile.

Luo Hou's face changed drastically in an instant as an invisible binding force tightly locked him, feeling an unprecedented sense of fear.

"No... don't!" Luo Hou cried out in panic and unwillingness, his body shrinking under the power of the Primordial Chaos Meditation Mat, eventually being completely absorbed into it.

The Primordial Chaos Meditation Mat spun lightly in the air and flew back into Yu Yuan's hands; the presence of Luo Hou had completely vanished, suppressed within the mat.

Seeing Luo Hou suppressed, the six saints all breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Yu Yuan with indescribably complex emotions. They did not know whether to call him Taoist Ancestor or Yu Yuan. Their eyes were filled with awe and confusion, seemingly waiting for Yu Yuan to give an explanation.

Understanding their perplexity, Yu Yuan sighed softly and slowly began: "Everyone, I am still me, Yu Yuan has not changed, but indeed, I have merged with the power of Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor."

His voice was calm and firm as he continued: "Seeing that he couldn't stop Luo Hou's rampage, Taoist Ancestor decided to sacrifice himself, breaking free from the Heavenly Dao, and his power of the Heavenly Dao eventually fell into my hands by a stroke of fate.

It was only recently, while repairing the Chaos Bell, that I realized this."

Yu Yuan's words stunned the six saints; they had not expected Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor to make such a decision. But they also understood that such a sacrifice was for the sake of the greater good of the Primordial World.

Looking at them, Yu Yuan continued: "Now, having become a Saint of the Heavenly Dao, I can eliminate your Merit Saint Positions, allowing you to re-prove yourselves as Saints of the Heavenly Dao... What do you think?"

Upon hearing Yu Yuan's proposal, the faces of the six saints lit up.

Merit Saint Position, restricted by the Heavenly Dao, whereas a Saint Position of the Heavenly Dao, although difficult to prove, stands equal to the Heavenly Dao; they naturally agreed.

Yu Yuan smiled slightly, then waved his hand, an invisible force sweeping towards the six saints, helping them eliminate their Merit Saint Positions and restart their path of proving the Dao.

Having done all this, he also inwardly remarked, now in the Primordial World, he was the only Saint left.

What Divine Enthronement, what Calamity, even the entire Primordial Three Realms and Six Paths...

Wasn't it all down to his sole decision?

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End of Book

PS: On the last day of the 23rd year, Lansong Jie Sect finished.

There might be side stories written if the reader lords would like to see.

This book collapsed again during its later stages...

The outline was not well made, and it went riddled with flaws and became impossible to write.

I feel very sorry for the subscribers and reader lords.

Just right on New Year's Eve, a kowtow to the lords!

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Wishing the lord readers a new year of prospering in all aspects, robust health, rolling wealth, and abundant happiness!

Also, the new book, having learned from painful thoughts, must be well-prepared before being released.

Expected after the holidays.

Thanks again to the reader lords!!!