The number in the Great Metaphysical is fifty; of these, forty-nine are employed.

The Great Dao has three thousand paths, all leading to the attainment of the Dao Fruit.

Yet, paths intersect and intertwine, support each other, and also oppose and counteract one another.

Take Yin and Yang, water and fire, for instance...

The Exposition Dao of the Primordial promotes acting in accord with Heaven, explicating the Heavenly Dao, classifying all beings into tiers, and teaching according to their abilities; Tongtian's Severing Dao follows the principle of the fifty paths of the Great Dao, leaving forty-nine, signifying a slim chance of survival for all beings, advocating teaching without discriminating, where all those inclined towards the Dao can join, seizing that slim chance for everything.

These two conflicting philosophies are mutually exclusive, just like water and fire cannot mix.

Yet both achieved Sainthood through their teachings.

Exposition and Severing thus became the foundation of their Saint Positions, to be upheld throughout!

Any compromise would lead to falling from the Saint Position.

To avoid a conflict over the Great Dao between the two turning into irreconcilable differences, The Three Pure Ones divided, with Tongtian heading far away to the East Sea, and the Taiching Saint strived to mend the rift between them.

Nevertheless, everyone knew that the clash over the Great Dao was ultimately inevitable.

At this moment, Sect Hierarch Tongtian, with Qingping Sword in hand, pointing towards Yuanshi Tianzun, signifies the formal end of their brotherly bond and the descent into a dangerous abyss.

"Alas, why has it come to this?"

The Taiching Saint sighed.

He did not wish to see this happen.

The Three Pure Ones, branches of the same source, are unrivaled throughout the Three Realms.

But if the Three Pure Ones were to split, it would surely invite others to take advantage.

However, in this situation, he could no longer intervene.

Because he knew that with Yuanshi Tianzun's prideful nature, facing Tongtian's provocation, he would never back down.

As expected, when he saw Qingping Sword pointing at him, Yuanshi Tianzun's pupils contracted slightly, a flicker of anger in his eyes.

He snorted coldly.

Grasped the Jade Ruyi, ready to discipline this ungrateful younger brother.

Yet as he took hold of the Jade Ruyi,

The Qingping Sword vanished in an instant.

The next moment, rumbles of thunder erupted, seemingly from the mist-covered 33 layers of heaven above.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked up and saw from the Yu Yu Heaven above the 33 layers, countless Upper Pure Divine Thunders raging and surging, like an ocean of thunderbolts.

Bluish lotuses manifested from the azure void, and a giant comprised entirely of Upper Pure Divine Thunder rose from the sea of thunder, stretching an immense thunderous head from Yu Yu Heaven, as if a giant stood up, poking his head beyond the atmosphere, overlooking the vast land.

"Yuanshi!"

The thunderous giant bellowed.

"Come and fight a battle!"

After these words, behind the giant's head, verdant lotus leaves unfurled, with innumerable divine thunders bursting forth, as if to obliterate everything.

At the same time, Qingping Sword materialized from the Upper Pure Realm's Yu Yu Heaven, with a corner of an array map revealing itself, a mystic yellow mist surged forth, and golden light shimmered and bloomed.

Four distinct celestial swords, neither gold nor stone, nor iron nor wood, descended from the sky, their aura of killing intent pervading in an instant.

In that moment, countless beings in Primordial sensed a chill down their spines, an instinctual sense of a life-and-death crisis.

Could those be the Four Swords of Slaying Immortal?

Like everyone else, Yu Yuan instinctively looked up towards Yu Yu Heaven in the Upper Pure Realm above the 33 layers.

Upon seeing the four distinct celestial swords, the world before his eyes transformed, and the winds and clouds shifted.

It seemed that he was transported in an instant to a desolate, dim world.

In this world, the land was dark and blood-red, bereft of vegetation; the grey sky was filled with endless blood-red dead stars, and the vast ocean bore towering, sullen waves.

Suddenly, four resplendent sword lights pierced through the dark sea, shattered the land, rent the sky, stars falling in droves!

Four sword lights swept across the heavens and earth, filled with killer intent.

The waves of the black sea churned, towering hundreds of thousands of miles; stars in the sky plummeted like pebbles, and the dark-red land split open with countless vast fissures...

The entire world was collapsing and perishing, a scene horrifying beyond measure.

Yu Yuan shuddered slightly, quickly looked away, and a hymn of praise involuntarily echoed in his heart:

Slaying Immortal sharp, Slaughter Immortal falls, trapping immortals as red light avails.

Absolute Immortal changes, endless marvels, Daluo Immortals' garments stained with blood.

Yet, as formidable as the Four Swords of Slaying Immortal are, their power is contained within Yu Yu Heaven of the Upper Pure Realm and not leaked outside.

That is the mercy of a Saint.

Because once a Saint truly makes a move, Primordial Heaven and Earth cannot bear the strength.

As he marveled at the power of the Four Swords of Slaying Immortal, the Yuqing Realm's Qingwei Heaven of the 33 layers also stirred.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat cross-legged on the unaligned backing, his eyelids drooped, caressing the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi in his hand, and spoke lightly: "You are just bringing disgrace upon yourself!"

"Since you disrespect your elder and provoke intentionally, let me teach you a lesson before all beings of the Three Realms!"

With that, his figure vanished.

At the same time, endless Immortal Light sprayed from within Qingwei Heaven, manifesting into a radiant Merit Golden Wheel, as vast and profound as the sea of merit, grand and boundless like the sun, immense like the ocean.

Within that sea of merit, a crystal-clear, pure white lotus penetrated heaven and earth, without a speck of dust.

...

"They've started fighting!"

"They're really fighting!"

"The battle of Saints!"

"What a fortune to witness such a magnificent and grand scene!"

"To think that two eminent leaders would personally enter the fray, it's unbelievable!"

"To see two Saints clash, this life is truly fulfilled!"

"…"

In every corner of the Primordial Heaven and Earth, countless Immortal Gods watched the sky apprehensively, both revering and fearing the heart-stirring scene unfolding before them.

Sensing the presence of two Saints, many Quasi-Saints and Daluo Golden Immortals who had been in seclusion for countless years broke through their restraints and emerged.

"They're really going at it!"

Within the Palace of the Polestar, the Heavenly Emperor exclaimed in amazement, unable to contain himself.

Subsequently, he stood up abruptly, staring fixedly at the magnificent scene beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, with his gaze growing increasingly intense.

"Well done, well done!"

Saint Jieyin muttered dejectedly, repeating the phrase twice.

"Mercy, mercy!"

Gazing beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, Saint Zhunti praised from the bottom of his heart.

With the Three Pure Ones turning against each other, the East was no longer united, and for the Western Sect, this was indeed an act of great kindness and mercy!

Taiching Saint sat on the back of a green ox at the edge of a cliff, his face filled with helplessness.

The situation had spiraled out of his control.

"Ding!"

The Immortal Bell chimed gently, and clouds and mists swirled in the sky like auspicious rainbows.

In the Yuqing Realm Qingwei Heaven above the Thirty-Three Heavens, Yuanshi Tianzun sat solemnly on the Four Sheep Seat, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

A vast Qingyun cloud appeared above his head.

Within the Qingyun, the Hongmeng World was faintly visible, with sun, moon, and stars shining throughout; within the cloud, a five-colored divine light painted the heavens, and the music of eight Immortal tones echoed throughout the universe; outside the cloud, countless Golden Lamps, Golden Lotuses, Yingluos, and droplets fell like rain from the cloud, ceaseless and endless.

Beholding this scene, Yu Yuan's heart grew warm.

Without a doubt, this Qingyun cloud was the Heavenly Treasure forged from the upright Qi within the heart of the Pangu God, belonging neither to Heaven nor to future generations.

Legend has it that after the Pangu God's demise, this Qingyun of the heavens fell into the hands of the Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor, becoming his ultimate protective treasure.

During the Dao-Demon conflict, this Qingyun of the heavens shielded him from the Demon Ancestor's assaults multiple times.

After Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor's third sermon, he bestowed this treasure upon Yuanshi Tianzun for protection.

It was said that once the Qingyun was deployed, it could defy all treasures and occult weapons, immune to all Divine Skills and spells.

Of course, this was merely legend.

Yu Yuan firmly believed that absolute defenses like this simply could not exist!

If they did, it would only mean that the offensive power was insufficient to break through their defenses.

Now, he was quite eager to see whether the Four Swords of Slaying Immortal, renowned for their offensive power, could penetrate this defense renowned throughout the world.

"Yuanshi, face my Heaven Cutting Sword!"

In the Upper Pure Realm Yu Yu Heaven, a thunderous giant bellowed, and the Four Swords of Slaying Immortal surrounding him shook in unison, drawing upon a vast and limitless Heavenly Dao Killing Power.

"Ding—"

Slaying Immortal, Slaughter Immortal, Trapping Immortal, and Absolute Immortal Swords chimed together, emitting sonorous tones as the Infinite Sword Intent diffused.

"Heaven and Dao's fifty, escaped the one, with the sword I sever, cutting Heaven to claim the Dao! Slash—"

A splendid sword light flew out from the Upper Pure Realm Yu Yu Heaven.

Enveloping the majesty of Heaven and Earth, wrapped in the power of killing, it slashed through the Array Map of Slaying Immortal Formation.

The sword light shone as bright as a rainbow piercing the sun, concealing the stars; its sword cry clear as thunder across the Nine Heavens, deafening; its sword shadows flitted like dark clouds engulfing a city, blotting out the sky...

This sword was as elusive as an antelope hanging by its horn, without cause or effect!

It represented the pinnacle of killing power.

In the face of this sword, Merit's golden light faded, pure lotuses were mere shadows, and the celestial music fell silent...

Throughout the entirety of the Primordial Heaven and Earth, this sword alone existed, capturing a thread of variance between Heaven and Earth, unfolding into a brand new world.

The Heaven Cutting Sword escaped Yuanshi Tianzun's perception, cleaving directly upon the Qingyun above his head in the Yuqing Realm Qingwei Heaven.

Upon the Qingyun blooms thousands of Golden Flowers, Yingluos and droplets fall continuously, as if from the eaves after rain, attempting to halt the descent of the sword.

However...

In the face of the Heaven Cutting Sword, all obstacles turned illusory.

The sword captured the only variable in Heaven and Earth.

Even if there were only a one in a billion chance, under this sword, it would evolve into an inevitable occurrence.

For instance, that Qingyun quietly split open a fissure under the astonished gaze of Yuanshi Tianzun.

Though minute, sword light poured in, halting just before the Saint's forehead.

The sword light lingered, the Divine Sword clanged.

Yuanshi Tianzun's expression grew grave.

He had not anticipated that he'd fail to block this sword!

Despite the sword dealing no damage to him, it was somewhat embarrassing.

The next instant, a dark banner materialized before him.

On the banner, the Qi of Devastating Gods surged mightily; outside the banner, prophetic words of the Dao circled around it.

With just a slight ripple, the entire Upper Pure Realm Yu Yu Heaven shook, pure Qi rising, turbid Qi sinking, as if it was about to split in two.

Sect Hierarch Tongtian hummed lightly; the corner of the Array Map swiftly revolved and expanded, stabilizing Yu Yu Heaven while another mighty banner emerged behind him, with mystic yellow hues and six tails.

"Enough!"

Seeing that the two banners had appeared, Taiching Saint no longer remained seated, instead he patted the green ox at the cliff edge, and his figure vanished instantly.

Simultaneously, a Tai Chi Diagram suddenly manifested in the Taiqing Realm's Da Chitian, stretching across heaven and earth, coming between Yu Yu Heaven and Qingwei Heaven.

"Mercy, mercy!"

"Good deed, good deed!"

Saint Jieyin brought his palms together, while Saint Zhunti shook his head and sighed.

Not just the two Saints, but countless Immortal Gods witnessing this scene throughout the Primordial Heaven and Earth couldn't help but lament.

Things were just heating up, why did they stop now?

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