Perhaps Tu He's laughter was too arrogant, provoking great displeasure among the group of Immortal Dao proud sons opposite. They looked down on these proud sons of the Monster Dao from the bottom of their hearts; even a Supreme Demon Beast like Tu He, a descendant of Tao Wu, would not be taken seriously by the Immortal Dao proud sons.
"Hmph! It's just a minor Monster Dao, yet you dare to be so insolent."
"The Monster Dao has been subservient to our Great Bright Immortal Dao since ancient times. So-called Supreme Demon Beasts, no matter how arrogant, are still just monsters, unfit for the grand stage."
"Monsters were never fit for the grand stage; in our Five Spirits Immortal Realm, they can only pull carriages."
"Exactly! A bunch of carriage-pulling monsters actually want to join today's excitement. Aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock?"
"That's right, a bunch of reckless monsters—in my eyes, they're just a pack of beasts."
The proud sons on the Immortal Dao side burst into mocking laughter. Who started it? No one knew, for there were simply too many Immortal Dao proud sons.
Although most Immortal Dao proud sons were relatively well-mannered, it was inevitable that some among them lacked refinement. Moreover, those gathered in the Plum Blossom Immortal Realm were not just Immortal Dao proud sons; there were also countless Immortal Dao High Immortals and immortals from various immortal realms.
Of course, many from the Monster Dao side had also come. Hearing the Immortal Dao side mock them, the Monster Dao was not about to take it lying down.
"A bunch of Immortal Dao bastards, what are you anyway? You're just relying on your numbers! What's so great about that?"
"Without the protection of the Nine Heavens, you wouldn't even be worth a fart!"
"A bunch of self-righteous fools, do you really think your Immortal Dao dominates Heaven and Earth? Let me tell you, our Monster Dao ancestors have returned now. It's time to settle accounts with your Immortal Dao!"
Both sides hurled taunts and mockery at each other. Somehow, as the bickering escalated, the topic shifted to You Di.
The Monster Dao side shouted, "You think a bunch of so-called Immortal Dao proud sons like you can eradicate You Di? Why don't you take a piss and look at yourselves in the puddle—see if you have what it takes!"
"In the Ancient Era, You Di nearly burned your Nine Heavens to ashes with his Netherflame. Have you forgotten? And you still dare to come kill him? Do you want him to burn the Nine Heavens again to make you happy?"
"Forget about you lot; even your masters, your ancestors, would piss their pants in fear at the sight of You Di. A bunch of brats who haven't even grown all their hair, yet you dare to dream of eradicating You Di. Who's the real joke here?"
The incident of You Di burning the Nine Heavens was known to all; it was a shame the Nine Heavens Immortal Path could never erase. However, in the Present Era, with the Immortal Dao dominating Heaven and Earth, no one dared mention this disgrace. Now, someone from the Monster Dao side, with the courage of a leopard, had shouted out the Nine Heavens' shame in front of so many Immortal Dao members.
This not only enraged the Immortal Dao proud sons but also angered the surrounding immortals who had been watching the spectacle. They swarmed over in a frenzy.
"A bunch of carriage-pulling monsters, and you have the face to criticize our Immortal Dao? At least we in the Immortal Dao never cowered before You Di. And what about your Monster Dao? In the Ancient Era, you were so scared of You Di you didn't even dare show your faces."
"When You Di wreaked havoc in Jiuyou back then, didn't your Monster Dao piss yourselves in fear? You even handed over your Monster Dao's origin to You Di, wanting to worship him as the master of the Monster Dao, but he couldn't even be bothered to glance at it."
"Now that You Di has revived and returned, you also want to eradicate him? Do you have the capability? He'd scare you to death just by looking at you!"
The incident of You Di burning the Nine Heavens was known to all. Similarly, the incident of You Di wreaking havoc in Jiuyou was also known to all. If You Di burning the Nine Heavens was the Immortal Dao's shame, then him toying with the Monster Dao's origin before discarding it was the Monster Dao's shame.
Thus, the Monster Dao shouted out the Immortal Dao's shame to humiliate them, and the Immortal Dao shouted out the Monster Dao's shame to humiliate them in return.
Chaos! Utter chaos ensued.
The Immortal Dao mocked the Monster Dao; the Monster Dao raged against the Immortal Dao. Both sides cursed louder and louder, shouting at the top of their lungs. It looked like a fight might break out.
Fortunately, on the Immortal Dao side, High Immortals like Shi Que, Fang Ying, and Qing Gu were suppressing the situation, while on the Monster Dao side, Supreme Demon Beasts like Tu He were present. As long as the leaders of both sides did not take action, no one else dared to move.
Shi Que, Fang Ying, Qing Gu, and representatives of proud sons from various Heavenly Domains maintained order on the Immortal Dao side, while Tu He and his group of Supreme Demon Beasts did the same for the Monster Dao side. They were the leading figures of the younger generation in the Immortal Dao and Monster Dao of the Present Era. In terms of experience, insight, mental state, and breadth of mind, they were far beyond what other proud sons could compare to. They all understood clearly that if the two sides came to blows in this situation, the consequences would be unimaginable. Moreover, they had all come today for You Di, not to fight.
Therefore, neither side wanted to let things escalate and did their utmost to maintain order.
However, despite their intentions, the results were less than ideal. They might be the leading figures of the younger generation in their respective Daos, but they were far from reaching a level where a single word from them could awe everyone into submission.
Especially on the Immortal Dao side—it was a complete mess. After all, those who had come today were proud sons from various Heavenly Domains, all self-important figures accustomed to having others follow their lead. Usually, no one deferred to anyone else. They might fear the formidable strength of Shi Que, Fang Ying, and others, but it was only fear. It wasn't enough for them to stop their unruly behavior just because Shi Que said so.
Sure enough, the Immortal Dao and Monster Dao eventually came to blows.
Just as the situation was spiraling out of control, reaching a point of no return, an earth-shattering roar resounded through the air.
"Roar—" Looking over, they saw a colossal creature had appeared in the sky at some point. The behemoth was about a hundred meters in size, like a mountain. Its body was covered in crimson-black fur, its massive head resembling both a human and a tiger, with two fangs as sharp as heavenly hooks. Its immense aura inspired fear in all who beheld it.
This was Tao Wu!
No! This wasn't Tao Wu.
It was a descendant of Tao Wu—none other than Tu He!
At the same time, two other Supreme Demon Beasts manifested their true forms. One had a massive body, like a great bird that blotted out the sky. The other also possessed an enormous frame, with two pairs of horns on its head, resembling a primordial gadfly—terrifying to behold.
The true forms of the three Supreme Demon Beasts grew increasingly powerful, their auras more and more dreadful. Especially Tu He; after manifesting his true form, he truly resembled the legendary primordial ferocious beast Tao Wu. He raised his massive head and let out a roar.
This roar was truly majestic, overwhelmingly domineering, and utterly terrifying. It shook the chaotic crowd of immortals and demons, causing splitting headaches and making it hard for them to stand steady. Even the proud sons of the various Daos had to cover their ears, their faces contorted in pain.