Hong Huang: I Kept Offering Poisonous Plans! Hou Tu Urged Me to Calm Down

As Minghe descended, the sea of blood churned behind him and nearly melted billions of spaces. Even though it was all tainted, the display was astonishingly grand.

Seeing this, Zhun Ti and Jie Yin were moved.

Upon hearing that Minghe would cover the losses, their previous anger vanished.

They cared little for face, as long as they gained something tangible.

But what did he just say?

He came here just for the cushion at the next sermon?

The two were stunned, momentarily unable to comprehend.

They couldn’t understand.

While they had vaguely guessed the cushion wasn’t simple, they, who had been sitting on it all this time, still didn’t know its true value. So why was he so eager to ask for it?

Zhun Ti and Jie Yin exchanged a glance and sensed there was more to this than it seemed.

These two shrewd thinkers were immediately inclined to refuse.

Most importantly, Minghe’s offer was vague; he only said he’d give a generous reward but didn’t clarify what. If it was a trick, they would be at a loss.

They had never engaged in such a transaction without solid assurances.

However, before they could refuse, Minghe laughed aloud.

“I understand that mere words won’t convince you, fellow Daoists!”

“So please take a look at the reward I’ve prepared in advance! We can even swear an oath!”

Saying this, Minghe immediately took out a genuine treasure.

A lotus platform composed of fiery red lotus leaves suddenly appeared, its nine leaves burning with rolling fire.

The Innate energy surged tremendously.

It was none other than the legendary Karma Fire Red Lotus!

Zhun Ti and Jie Yin instantly widened their eyes as they had never seen such a treasure.

Their greed and desire were almost written all over their faces.

A high-grade innate spiritual treasure, the Nine-Petaled Karma Fire Red Lotus.

Though it wasn’t the ultimate Twelve-Petaled Karma Fire Red Lotus of legend, it was still a high-grade innate spiritual treasure!

For the poverty-stricken Zhun Ti and Jie Yin, this was indeed a heavy gift.

Even better, it was a Karma Fire Red Lotus, which would be particularly beneficial for them.

The techniques they were studying aligned perfectly with the path of karma fire.

If they could obtain it, it would be no less valuable to them than an ultimate-grade innate spiritual treasure.

Ulticushione-grade innate spiritual treasures were scarce in the entire primordial realm!

Almost instantly, Zhun Ti wanted to agree on impulse.

After all, he wasn’t clear about the benefits of the cushion, but securing such a Karma Fire Red Lotus would be a tangible gain.

Even Jie Yin was tempted. If not for considering the influence of Dao Ancestor Hongjun—since the cushion technically belonged to him—he might have spoken up too.

For this reason, Jie Yin hesitated longer than Zhun Ti.

Zhun Ti spoke eagerly, “Fellow Daoist, let’s discuss this in detail!”

Although he was very interested, Zhun Ti still wanted to probe about the cushion’s significance, as Minghe was willing to trade a high-grade innate spiritual treasure for it—it had to be extraordinary.

But as he spoke, the distant sky suddenly shattered before Minghe could respond.

A massive wing ripped through mountains and space, even pushing back the ominous sea of blood.

A colossal head emerged from the void, followed by a mocking laugh.

“Minghe, you certainly scheme well, thinking you could exchange a mere high-grade innate spiritual treasure for the cushion. Do you really think these two don’t know the truth? Why not bring out your Twelve-Petaled Karma Fire Red Lotus? But that’s your business! All I want is the cushion that was originally mine! Hand it over! I was the first to sit on that cushion. If not for Hongyun’s interference, would things be as they are today? Now it’s time for you to repay the debt!”

Kunpeng’s killing intent surged to its peak, his sharp gaze fixed on Zhun Ti and Jie Yin, particularly Zhun Ti.

It was Zhun Ti who had cried out first back then and cost him the cushion that could grant him a Saint position. If those cushions were no longer in their possession, he would have already acted. But even so, he was determined to force them to surrender his claim. All he needed was a covenant with the Heavenly Dao! Then even the Dao Ancestor would have to acknowledge it!

However, as Kunpeng was contemplating this, his appearance seemed to have disrupted some balance.

In an instant, the surrounding space began to destabilize, and another mighty being approached. A crowned figure exuding an aura of supreme authority laughed softly and interrupted Kunpeng’s words.

“Kunpeng, while you mock Minghe, he at least brought an innate spiritual treasure to trade, whereas you came empty-handed, hoping to gain a cushion for free! That’s too much!”

Kunpeng was instantly enraged.

“Dong Wanggong, don’t meddle in other people’s business! That cushion is mine by right! Do you think I don’t know what you’re all after? We’re all here for the same reason! Stay away from my share!”

As more and more great masters arrived, each seeking the cushion, Zhun Ti and Jie Yin finally realized the truth.

That cushion was definitely not simple. It was far more valuable than a high-grade innate spiritual treasure. The most pressing issue was that it had caught the attention of many powerful beings! This left both of them pale-faced as they might not be able to keep their cushion. Though the cushion wasn’t physically with them, what if they were killed?!

They wouldn’t be intimidated if they were facing one or two great masters since they were powerful beings themselves, only slightly disadvantaged in spiritual treasures.

But now it was clear that word had spread about the cushion’s value. With three great masters already present, who knew how many more lay in the shadows?

Jie Yin braced himself and stepped forward.

“Fellow Daoists, could you explain the significance of this cushion? If we can discuss it, my brother and I might be willing to give it up.”

Yes, Jie Yin was already considering retreat; the situation was clearly too complex.

However, he didn’t realize that his words immediately brought Minghe and Kunpeng to silence.

Explain it? If he knew the truth, would he still willingly give it up?

That cushion was connected to a Saint position!

Who would believe they’d hand it over so easily?

As Minghe and Kunpeng remained silent, Dong Wanggong laughed and said, “I was just about to refute Kunpeng. I am not here for the cushion but to protect the two of you! I seek to build goodwill with the future Saints!”

Boom!

In an instant, as his final words fell, Minghe and Kunpeng, already sensing trouble, erupted in fury.

“How audacious!”

“How dare you!”

They attacked simultaneously, not against Dong Wanggong, but against Zhun Ti and Jie Yin.

Since the truth was now out, any chance for a peaceful exchange vanished. Taking the cushion by force was the only option.

It was, after all, a Saint position!

None feared offending Zhun Ti and Jie Yin; their foundations were the weakest among the four, and no one thought they could keep the cushions.

Kunpeng flared his wings, the sea of blood surged, and the Yuan Tu and Ah Bi swords flew forward.

As the two top cultivators attacked, the entire Primordial Realm trembled. Several masters focused their gaze on this moment.

With Dong Wanggong’s words revealing the truth, Zhun Ti and Jie Yin finally understood why so many sought the cushions. The future Saint’s goodwill was not something easily concealed.

It was a Saint position!

The cushion was actually related to becoming a Saint!