The couple felt anxious.

Chen Shi considered bowing several more times, hoping to kill Huangfu Jun, but upon realizing that the Curse Technique had been thwarted, he decided against it as further attempts would only invite disaster.

"How about you and I break through together and kill him outright?"

Little Dun suggested, "Recently, I've felt my cultivation is no lesser than Daluo. Husband, if you can pinpoint his location, we can kill him together, ensuring his demise before he reports the forcible seizure of the Demon Refining Cauldron."

Chen Shi shook his head, saying, "He is currently in the stars of Nan Zhanbu Continent; traveling there would take a month or two, too many variables. No need to worry, if danger arises, I will relocate Golden Turtle Island to the Heavenly Immortal Realm, away from worldly matters."

Little Dun Fairy felt slightly reassured.

On an unnamed planet in Nan Zhanbu Continent, Huangfu Jun remained tense, waiting for Chen Shi's fourth bow, which never came, allowing him to finally relax.

However, as soon as he let down his guard, his injuries erupted, and with a cry, he vomited blood and fell unconscious.

After a few days, Huangfu Jun awakened slowly, struggling to sit up, only to find his physical body damaged, tendons and fascia torn apart by Chen Shi's force; his skin ruptured, invaded by Outer Dao, his Daoist field in ruins.

His Primordial Spirit was severely wounded, corroded by Outer Dao, leaving him on the brink of death.

Worse, his Dao Realm had been damaged by Chen Shi's Five Prisons Punishing Heaven Hand, polluting the Heaven and Earth Great Dao within!

His survival was pure luck!

"Heavenly King Chen is truly terrifying! No wonder the Great Heavenly Venerate dismissed King Li and appointed him as the General of the World. The Great Heavenly Venerate is truly insightful!"

Huangfu Jun sat down with difficulty, activating the remaining Immortal Yuan to extinguish fires and suppress his injuries.

His wounds were too severe, making the healing of Dao injuries challenging. He managed to suppress the injuries momentarily and then shakily stood, summoned his Dao Realm, and struggled to fly, falling heavily into his Dao Realm.

His Dao Realm in Nan Zhanbu Continent was also severely damaged; fortunately, it harbored several Earth Treasure Spirit Roots to subdue the rampant Outer Dao.

Huangfu Jun fell heavily from the sky, hitting the ground, spitting blood again, and losing consciousness.

After two or three days, he woke again, struggled to reach an Earth Treasure Spirit Root known as Healing Immortal Grass, a nameless herb famous for its restorative ability.

He picked the fruit of the Healing Immortal Grass and consumed it, immediately channeling energy to heal.

Once his injuries improved significantly, he struggled towards another Earth Treasure Spirit Root, a colossal walking bull, mountain-like, horns curved with Wind Ling Fruit growing between — it can cure stubborn ailments.

Huangfu Jun climbed onto the bull's back, ascending to its horns, plucking the Wind Ling Fruit to consume.

The stubborn ailments within his Dao injuries gradually dissolved under the fruit's medicinal effects, lightening his wounds.

Huangfu Jun breathed a sigh of relief, murmuring, "My life is no longer in danger, but full recovery will take time."

Recalling the terrifying image of Chen Shi's Five Prisons Punishing Heaven Hand, his heart filled with fear.

If he hadn't fled immediately, he might have been a corpse by now.

"Maybe not even a corpse would remain! How can there exist such a fearsome Divine Skill in this world? It seems like Heavenly Dao Divine Power akin to the Heavenly Dao Treasure Five Prisons Punishment Sky Pillar, yet surpassing it!"

He had seen the Five Prisons Punishment Sky Pillar, a Heavenly Dao Treasure controlled by the Golden Emperor in the Golden Emperor Heavenly Palace, but hadn't closely studied it.

Yet, the Five Prisons Punishment Sky Pillar in the Golden Emperor Heavenly Palace differed entirely from Chen Shi's Five Prisons Punishing Heaven Hand.

The Five Prisons Punishment Sky Pillar punishes the heavens, cuts the earth, and reprimands lost souls. It is a treasure of the Heavenly Dao, majestic and imposing.

Chen Shi's Five Prisons Punishing Heaven Hand seemed more like a demonic or Outer Dao art, unleashing darkness, invading others' fields, unrestrainedly traversing space and time.

However, having felt its power, Huangfu Jun pondered that while Chen Shi's Five Prisons Punishing Heaven Hand appeared evil, it was, in fact, more dignified and imposing than the Five Prisons Punishment Sky Pillar.

"He mentioned that if I survived, I could visit him on Golden Turtle Island; he would treat me with respect and help identify flaws in the Eternal Freedom Scripture."

Huangfu Jun hesitated, asking himself, "Should I go? Will Heavenly King Chen keep his word?"

This time, Chen Shi undoubtedly intended to kill him, evidenced by the overwhelming killing intent.

Yet, Chen Shi also promised that by leaving the Demon Refining Cauldron behind, he could leave unimpeded, a promise he kept by not attacking from behind.

"My master treated me like a son, teaching me Daoist Skill, aiding my cultivation. Chen Shi's goal clearly involved obtaining the Eternal Freedom Scripture my master imparted. He harbored murderous intent that nearly killed me. Familiarity and distance are clear as day."

He vacillated, murmuring, "Chen Shi's dirt body is also searching for the Demon Refining Cauldron, clearly aware of the Immortal Court's plan, aiming to find all the Demon Refining Cauldrons to thwart our use of the Great Demon. While I can't counter Chen Shi, reporting this would be a significant achievement."

Huangfu Jun's expression fluctuated, suddenly determined.

On Golden Turtle Island, Chen Shi and Little Dun waited half a year without any news from Huangfu Jun.

Initially, they were anxious, fearing Huangfu Jun's report, anticipating Immortal Court experts to extinguish Golden Turtle Island's inhabitants. But as time passed, they gradually relaxed.

Chen Shi told Little Dun Fairy, "If Huangfu Jun intended to accuse us, we'd be dead by now. Since we're alive, he will certainly visit Golden Turtle Island."

A dozen more days passed, and Qiao Gu returned from outside, accompanied by Huangfu Jun, arriving at Biyou Palace.

Qiao Gu said, "Teaching Venerable, we ambushed Heavenly Court evoys west of Penglai, eliminated fake evoys claiming to be Heavenly Court's, met this gentleman declaring himself an acquaintance, invited by you."

Chen Shi smiled, "Indeed, Huangfu Fellow Daoist is my invited guest. I hope Brother Qiao didn't trouble him?"

Qiao Gu whispered, "He saw us ambush the Heavenly Court evoys. How valuable is his friendship? If not high, better to silence him."

Chen Shi maintained a calm demeanor, saying, "I'll handle it. Brother, continue your ambush. During the Great Song Dynasty, the National Guardian True Monarch cunningly sent out Twelve Gold Medals to lure and execute the Golden Winged Great Roc with a fabricated charge. The Great Heavenly Venerate will certainly send more evoys."

Qiao Gu fiercely declared, "They come, they die! Whether twelve batches come, twelve batches will be killed!" Then he turned and left.

Chen Shi, smiling, invited Huangfu Jun into Biyou Palace, saying, "Daoist friend, you kept us waiting terribly. You won this time; I became a bit impatient."

Huangfu Jun blushed, replying, "Truthfully, I was severely injured, recuperating in the Dao Realm for half a year, barely able to move now, not intending to neglect the Heavenly King."

Seeing his sincerity, Chen Shi had a sense of admiration, asking, "What brings you here, Daoist friend?"

Huangfu Jun hesitated, meeting his gaze, asking, "I came to ask if the original agreement still holds?"

"Of course it does."

Chen Shi smiled, "But how can you be sure I can identify the loopholes in the Eternal Freedom Scripture?"

Huangfu Jun replied, "Just based on your Outer Dao prowess, which heavily injured me! Truthfully, the Eternal Freedom Scripture imparted by my master combines Outer Dao with Cultivation Techniques. My master said that what he aimed to teach had no Outer Dao."

Chen Shi smiled, "I once suspected so, and during my deceit at Ling Mountain, I used Outer Dao to write this technique, which eventually lured the Great Ming King of Timeless Tribulation."

Huangfu Jun exhaled deeply, seriously advising, "When you see this script, Heavenly King, don't cultivate it. If it harbors loopholes, any cultivation will be detected by my master!"

Chen Shi nodded, feeling somewhat excited.

He would soon witness a more complete version of the Eternal Freedom Scripture!