The body of the Time Erosion Demon twisted, enwrapped by the fluctuations of time and space, and its eyes gleamed with a wicked light, as if it were prying into the entire river of time.

The atmosphere turned tense in an instant, as everyone's gaze focused on this image, trying to discern the truth. Yu Yuan's expression grew complex, a trace of subtle surprise flashed in his eyes, but it quickly returned to calm.

The Sect Hierarch Tongtian's smirk grew colder, seemingly unshaken, he provoked even more brazenly, "What is the meaning of this? Just based on an image, you deduce Yu Yuan's guilt?"

His voice carried an undeniable confidence, as if telling everyone he would not easily believe what was before him. In the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, the figure of Sect Hierarch Tongtian appeared even more aloof and powerful, his sword intent and the oppressive force from the Taoist Ancestor facing off, creating an invisible confrontation.

Amidst this turbulent situation, Yu Yuan remained exceptionally calm, his gaze deep, as if he had already seen through all the underlying truths.

The posture of Sect Hierarch Tongtian in the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation looked even more solitary; his long hair flew in the wind, his eyes revealed a disdain and provocation. His features were firm like a mountain weathered by countless storms, steadfast and unshakeable. Even faced with the oppressive force of Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor, he stood like a spine of steel, never bending in the slightest. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a subtle cold smile, looking up at the gigantic face above the Heavenly Vault, seemingly challenging the supreme authority between heaven and earth.

The true body of Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor gradually emerged from the dark clouds, his figure like the most ancient deity between heaven and earth, towering and majestic. His face was inscrutable, as if merged with all the wisdom and secrets of the universe, his eyes so deep they seemed to pierce through all falsehoods. The Daoist robe was embroidered with complex patterns of heaven and earth, shimmering with stars along the hem with his movements. His hand waved lightly, a gesture seemingly simple yet containing the profoundest laws of heaven and earth.

Under his one move, the Array Map of the Slaying Immortal Formation seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, slowly rising, and eventually turning into a beam of radiance, merging into the palm of the Taoist Ancestor. As soon as the Array Map left, the most powerful sword array between heaven and earth lost its soul; the Sword Qi immediately scattered, the sword lights dimmed, and the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation instantly collapsed.

The expression of Sect Hierarch Tongtian drastically changed, disbelief evident in his eyes. He never anticipated that Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor could so easily dismantle the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation he had studied for many years.

"Impossible… This is absolutely impossible!"

At this moment, the aloofness and confidence of Sect Hierarch Tongtian seemed to be ruthlessly shattered, his figure slightly swaying amidst the collapsing storm of the sword formation.

The surrounding Saints were also stunned by this scene, silently observing the changes in Sect Hierarch Tongtian, unsure of their own feelings.

"Sigh~"

Taiching Saint sighed softly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes; Yuanshi Tianzun remained expressionless, contemplating something; the two Western Saints exchanged a glance, then shook their heads together; and there was Nuwa, whose pupils involuntarily contracted, her expression exceedingly solemn.

"The Slaying Immortal Sword Formation was a gift from me to you, and now that I wish to reclaim it, it's naturally effortless…" Hong Jun Taoist Ancestor looked at Sect Hierarch Tongtian, his face expressionless as he said: "Just like your Heavenly Dao Merit Saint Positions, since I could bestow these positions upon you, naturally, I can also take them back."

As these words came out, the expressions of all six Heavenly Dao Saints present slightly shifted.

The anger of Sect Hierarch Tongtian ignited like a wildfire, instantaneously lighting up the atmosphere over the entire Chaoge City. His voice was filled with rage and disdain, as if transforming all the dissatisfaction in his heart into sound for the heaven and earth to hear.

"Saint Position? Ha, don't think I don't know, that is just a shackle you use to bind us!" Sect Hierarch Tongtian bellowed angrily, his body surrounded by swirling Sword Qi, seemingly about to tear apart this invisible restraint.

This declaration was like a thunderclap to the ears, shaking everyone present. Not only the people on the walls of Chaoge City, but also the many great beings secretly watching from afar were stunned.

They looked at Sect Hierarch Tongtian in disbelief.

The Heavenly Dao Merit Saint Position they saw as unattainable was actually regarded as a shackle by this exalted Saint!

What exactly is going on?

After opening this can of worms, Sect Hierarch Tongtian did not stop, his anger seemed to grow fiercer, his voice was thrilling, as if he had been holding back for a long time: "You block our path forward, yet expect us to be grateful?

You merely made us your pawns, letting us never raise our heads under this Heavenly Dao!"

His words were intense, each word like a sharp blade pointing directly at the injustice of the Heavenly Dao.

All the great beings in Primordial Heaven and Earth understood.

It turned out, in Sect Hierarch Tongtian's view, the Heavenly Dao Merit Saint Position was nothing but a shackle, preventing them, these six Saints, from further progression, unable to truly sit on an equal footing with Heavenly Dao, forever only able to look up to the elevated Taoist Ancestor.

The rage of Sect Hierarch Tongtian swept through the entire Chaoge City like a fierce wind.

Yuanshi Tianzun, Taiching Saint, and Nuwa and others showed different expressions upon hearing this—some stern, some uneasy, some indifferent.

The one thing they had in common was, none of them stood up to refute Sect Hierarch Tongtian's words.