Wangshu Gifts the Moon Essence Wheel; Chang Xi and Xi He Read the Diary!

A fragrant beauty entered his embrace, soft to the touch and carrying a faint body fragrance that left him savoring the feeling endlessly.

At that moment, feeling the softness in his arms...

Xuan Yang felt that everything had been worth it.

Although he had prepared for this "token of love" for many years, even going through countless extremely tedious tasks for it...

Feeling the warmth in his embrace and breathing in that faint fragrance,

Xuan Yang truly felt that it had all been worth it.

He and Wangshu embraced for a long while before finally parting.

A flush appeared on Wangshu's exquisite face.

Perhaps because of her earlier impulsive actions, when she looked at Xuan Yang now, her gaze became somewhat evasive instead.

But Xuan Yang loved that about her.

He chuckled and directly took out the gift he had carefully prepared for Wangshu.

He opened his palm, and a wooden zither appeared in his hand.

This wooden zither truly deserved to be called an Innate Spiritual Treasure.

The moment it appeared, dense Dao Essence spread in waves all around it.

It gave off an ancient, sacred, yet grand and dignified feeling.

Xuan Yang handed it to her and said,

"Daoist Friend Wangshu, I spent many years specially refining this item for you, as a testament to the bond between us. I hope you will accept it."

Wangshu's eyes were filled with emotion.

The more she looked at the wooden zither before her, the more she liked it.

She also understood what this wooden zither represented. She was so happy that she could not stop smiling, her little mouth constantly curved into a delighted grin.

Like a child receiving her favorite toy, she hugged it tightly to her chest as though it were an absolute treasure.

Then, smiling, she nodded at Xuan Yang and said with complete satisfaction,

"Thank you, Daoist Friend Xuan Yang. I really like this gift, and I will cherish it dearly."

Xuan Yang smiled again. "I have not named this zither yet, but how about calling it the Wangshu Qin?"

A faint blush appeared on Wangshu's face, but she soon nodded in reply. "Mm, I like it very much."

She led Xuan Yang into the palace and specially found a place to carefully set down the Wangshu Qin.

When she returned to Xuan Yang's side, she said to him,

"Daoist Friend Xuan Yang, actually, I also have a gift for you."

Joy appeared in Xuan Yang's eyes. "Oh? What gift?"

In truth, he did not care about the grade of the gift either. He simply treasured the sentiment behind it.

So no matter what Wangshu gave him, he would like it.

But Xuan Yang had not expected that what Wangshu took out next would be the Lunar Star's supreme treasure—the Moon Essence Wheel!

Wangshu smiled faintly at Xuan Yang, then, beneath his astonished gaze, took out a circular wheel that glowed with silvery moonlight.

The wheel appeared before Wangshu, emitting the unique aura of a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure.

An extremely yin and frigid power continuously surged from the Moon Essence Wheel.

"This... this is the Moon Essence Wheel?" Xuan Yang could not help asking.

Wangshu smiled and nodded. "Daoist Friend has sharp eyes. This is indeed the Moon Essence Wheel."

Xuan Yang hesitated. "Daoist Friend Wangshu, this is far too precious..."

But Wangshu shook her head and said sincerely to Xuan Yang,

"Daoist Friend Xuan Yang, this is a token of my feelings. Please do not dislike it, all right?"

Wangshu had indeed spent many years thinking painstakingly about what gift she should give Xuan Yang.

But in the end, she decided to give him the Moon Essence Wheel.

Because this treasure would be of immense use to Xuan Yang.

Not only was the Moon Essence Wheel itself a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure that could offer Xuan Yang tremendous help,

but if paired with the Sun Essence Wheel, another Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure in Xuan Yang's possession, it could unleash even greater power.

At that time, Xuan Yang could use the Sun and Moon Essence Wheels to simultaneously control Solar True Fire and Lunar True Water.

He could even form the "Sun and Moon Shining Together" grand formation, whose power would not be the slightest bit inferior to an Innate Supreme Treasure!

It was after considering all this that Wangshu had specifically chosen to give this item to Xuan Yang.

When considering gifts, she was just as thoughtful. Not only did it need to carry her feelings, it also had to be practical.

Thus, in Wangshu's eyes, nothing was more suitable than the Moon Essence Wheel.

She still waited earnestly for Xuan Yang to accept it.

When Xuan Yang saw Wangshu's attitude, his heart was immediately filled with emotion.

By that measure, Wangshu had suffered a loss...

A Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure had only been exchanged for one of Xuan Yang's Innate Spiritual Treasures.

Xuan Yang finally accepted it, though he still felt somewhat guilty.

He gave a bitter smile and said,

"I originally thought an Innate Spiritual Treasure was already quite good. I never expected that I would still end up taking advantage of you."

"The Moon Essence Wheel is no ordinary Magic Artifact."

Wangshu covered his mouth with one hand. "Why must Daoist Friend think that way?"

"Whether it is an Innate Spiritual Treasure or a Supreme Innate Spiritual Treasure, they are merely external possessions to me."

"But the bond between us is far more precious than these."

At this point, Wangshu's cheeks grew somewhat hot. She said to Xuan Yang again,

"Besides, I have already given myself to you. Why would I begrudge a mere Moon Essence Wheel?"

The atmosphere immediately became ambiguous again.

A lone man and woman, years of longing after being apart, and the emotions stirred by exchanging gifts all erupted at that moment.

Thus, the scene within the palace gradually became unsuitable for children.

In the blink of an eye, countless years passed once more.

Yet the scene within Purple Cloud Palace was no different from what it had been ten thousand years ago.

Old Ancestor Hongjun remained seated high upon the Lotus Throne, chanting continuously.

As the sound of his sermon continued to spread, the cultivators in Purple Cloud Palace all revealed intoxicated expressions.

Finally, the ten-thousand-year period had come to an end!

Old Ancestor Hongjun's sermon stopped abruptly.

The other cultivators also withdrew one after another from that mysterious state.

They looked at Old Ancestor Hongjun in confusion, only to hear him say,

"The ten-thousand-year period has ended. The first sermon concludes here. The Second Dao Lecture will begin after one Eon."

Expressions of regret immediately appeared on the faces of the cultivators.

But soon, Old Ancestor Hongjun's Dao Sound rang out once more. "With the return of the primal cycle, all things are renewed!"

"Now, there are countless living beings in the Primordial Wilderness, and order is gradually falling into chaos..."

"There must be a Great Power to uphold the Dao, quell the disorder, and organize the Primordial Wilderness."

"East King Duke, you were formed from the innate Eastern Radiance's supreme yang qi. You may become the Head of Male Immortals in the Primordial World!"

"I grant you the Dragon Head Staff as Mu Gong. From this day onward, all male beings of the Primordial Wilderness who ascend to immortality must enter the Purple Mansion, pay respects to Mu Gong, and be entered into the Immortal Record."

As his words fell, two heavyweight Magic Artifacts—the Dragon Head Staff and the Purple Mansion Immortal Record—flew out together and landed in East King Duke's hands.

East King Duke's face instantly filled with excitement.

After all, East King Duke had long harbored ambitions of dominating the Primordial Wilderness!

Even before coming here to Listen to the Dao, he had spared no effort in befriending Primordial Wilderness Cultivators from all sides. His primary purpose was to accumulate power, wait for the right moment, and then seize the Primordial Wilderness!

He had never expected Old Ancestor Hongjun to directly appoint him as the Head of Male Immortals...

Was this not like being handed a pillow just as he had become sleepy?

As the Head of Male Immortals, all male immortals would have to obey his command!

His ambition to dominate the Primordial Wilderness now had a great chance of becoming reality!

"Thank you, Saint!"

After thanking Hongjun, East King Duke hurriedly accepted the two Magic Artifacts.

Yet from that moment onward, the smugness on his face and the arrogance in his eyes could no longer be concealed.

Old Ancestor Hongjun secretly glanced at Di Jun and Taiyi.

Upon discovering displeasure and disdain on their faces, Old Ancestor Hongjun quietly laughed in his heart.

Now will you not establish the Demon Court?

Old Ancestor Hongjun quickly announced another decision. "Queen Mother of the West, you were formed from the supreme wondrous pure yin qi of Western Radiance. You may become the Head of Female Immortals in the Primordial World."

"I grant you the Western Pure Colored Cloud Realm Banner as Golden Mother. From this day onward, all female beings of the Primordial Wilderness who ascend to immortality must have their names recorded in the Golden Register and pay respects to Queen Mother."

As his voice fell, two Magic Artifacts likewise flew toward Queen Mother of the West.

But Queen Mother of the West's expression turned somewhat ugly.

Because Xuan Yang had really been right!

She truly had been appointed as the Head of Female Immortals.

Did that not mean her future fate had also been set in stone?

Queen Mother of the West was extremely conflicted.

According to what Xuan Yang's Diary had written, she would later establish the Immortal Court together with East King Duke, only to ultimately meet with defeat...

Then if she directly refused the appointment, could she avoid this karmic fate altogether?

But when she looked at Hongjun before her, his face was filled with majesty.

He had appointed her as the Head of Female Immortals in front of so many people. Though Queen Mother of the West was unwilling ten thousand times over, if she refused Hongjun here, would she offend him?

A Saint was not someone she could afford to provoke!

Sigh...

She sighed helplessly in her heart.

In the end, Queen Mother of the West still did not dare offend the Saint.

She could only thank him listlessly before accepting the appointment with a heart full of frustration.

"Old Ancestor Hongyun managed to escape his calamity."

"But how am I supposed to escape mine?"

Sigh...

Hongjun did not pay much attention to this.

Seeing that Queen Mother of the West had also accepted the appointment, he reiterated that the next sermon would begin after one Eon.

Afterward, he vanished directly into the Myriad Heavens Auspicious Cloud.

The originally quiet Purple Cloud Palace instantly became noisy.

Countless cultivators discussed the gains they had made from Listening to the Dao. As for Old Ancestor Hongjun's appointment of East King Duke and Queen Mother of the West as the heads of male and female immortals...

They were essentially all offering congratulations.

After all, Old Ancestor Hongjun had personally decreed this matter. Whoever jumped out to object would be opposing a Saint.

Besides, the people in question were still right here. Even if someone wanted to speak ill of them, they had to do so behind their backs.

Anything said to their faces would naturally be flattering words. Otherwise, it was better not to say anything at all.

Thus, the scene in Purple Cloud Palace consisted either of cultivators sharing their insights with one another or congratulating East King Duke and Queen Mother of the West.

East King Duke was extremely pleased by these congratulations.

For those Primordial Wilderness Cultivators who wished to befriend him and flatter him, he directly invited them to his Cave Mansion, intending to further expand his influence.

He even had designs on Queen Mother of the West.

She was the Head of Female Immortals in the Primordial World personally appointed by Old Ancestor Hongjun. If he could win over Queen Mother of the West, would that not mean both the male and female immortals of the Primordial Wilderness would obey his command?

Would that not be incredible?

Thus, East King Duke directly invited Queen Mother of the West as well.

However...

Queen Mother of the West felt nothing but utter disgust toward East King Duke.

If Xuan Yang was a prized treasure to Queen Mother of the West, someone she desperately wanted to befriend...

Then East King Duke was a plague god. Since Queen Mother of the West already knew his outcome, she naturally wanted to avoid him at all costs.

Therefore, it was impossible for East King Duke to invite Queen Mother of the West.

With just a few words, she cleanly brushed him off, then slipped away without a trace.

This left East King Duke somewhat displeased.

"Hmph... Queen Mother of the West, you cannot escape my grasp."

"Just wait. Sooner or later, you will be mine to command."

He gave a cold snort in his heart.

After that, he did not pay Queen Mother of the West any further attention. Instead, he gathered the Primordial Wilderness Cultivators who wanted to befriend him and headed to his Dao Field with them.

Taiyi looked at East King Duke's departing back with a face full of disdain.

"Hmph, what a pretentious act. Let us see how long he can remain smug!"

Di Jun was much more calculating.

Although he was quite dissatisfied with East King Duke, he would not openly show it as Taiyi had.

Instead, he directly changed the subject with Taiyi.

"Taiyi, how were your gains this time?"

Taiyi smiled at Di Jun. "They were quite good. I feel that after returning and cultivating a little more, I should be able to attempt a breakthrough to the late stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal."

"Eldest Brother, what about you?"

Di Jun smiled faintly, and the aura of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal instantly surged forth, making Taiyi look on enviously. "Eldest Brother, you've already broken through?"

Then he added, "It was all thanks to this Cushion."

Taiyi revealed an enlightened expression.

That made sense. They had fought specifically over the Cushions; if they had no effect at all, that would have been far too regrettable.

Taiyi also took the opportunity to glance at the other owners of the Cushions.

For example, the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and Hongyun had all, without exception, broken through to the late stage of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, far ahead of the other cultivators.

This made Taiyi even more certain of the Cushions' importance.

"Then if that's the case, now that Eldest Brother has obtained a Cushion, does that mean you'll most likely have a chance to become a Saint in the future?"

Di Jun sent a voice transmission to Taiyi. "There are too many people here, and it's not convenient to speak of such matters. Besides, we'll have to go back and see what Third Brother says."

Taiyi nodded and said no more.

Meanwhile, behind them.

Zhunti and Jieyin also noticed this scene.

Seeing the powerful auras surrounding the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Di Jun, and Hongyun, the two of them could not have been more bitter.

Miserable tears immediately streamed down their faces as they wailed:

"Senior Brother, the two of us have had it far too hard! If only we had managed to seize a Cushion back then."

"It hurts! It hurts so much!"

Of course, no one paid any attention to Zhunti and Jieyin's antics.

In the eyes of most cultivators, they were like sticky plasters. Once they latched onto someone, even if they did not kill them, they would strip away a layer of skin.

Naturally, no one wanted to deal with them.

At this moment, Chang Xi and Xi He had already left Purple Cloud Palace and were preparing to return to the Lunar Star.

They had also gained quite a bit from this lecture.

But compared to those gains, their longing for Wangshu and Xuan Yang had grown even stronger.

Thus, all they wanted now was to hurry back and see how Wangshu and Xuan Yang had been these past years.

"By the way, Sister, we still have a long journey ahead of us. Why don't we slow down and read the diary first?"

At that moment, Chang Xi offered a suggestion.

Xi He found it very reasonable and immediately agreed.

Afterward, the two sisters began preparing to examine the diary within their Sea of Consciousness.