The sound of the Great Dao echoed through Purple Heaven Palace for thirty thousand years before the lecture finally came to an end. Everyone in the hall was still somewhat immersed in it, unable to adjust for a moment.
Hongjun looked at Donghua and declared, "Donghua, I hereby appoint you as the Head of Male Immortals, granting you the title East King Duke. You shall oversee all male immortals under heaven and uphold the order of the Prehistoric Universe's Immortal Dao."
As soon as he finished speaking, a staff engraved with profound patterns appeared from the void. Gleaming with spiritual light, it descended before East King Duke:
"This is the Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Dragon Head Crutch. It will help you distinguish right from wrong, deter those within the Immortal Dao who refuse to follow the rules, and carry out your authority and responsibilities."
Then he turned to Xihua and continued, "Xihua, I hereby appoint you as the Head of Female Immortals, granting you the title Queen Mother of the West. You shall lead all female immortals under heaven and preserve the Immortal Dao inheritance of female cultivators."
Immediately afterward, a spotless, jade-white alms bowl slowly floated toward Xihua. The spiritual liquid within was crystal clear, surrounded by a faint immortal aura:
"This is the Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Pure Water Alms Bowl. It can cleanse Turbid Qi and nourish spiritual essence, accompanying you as you handle matters concerning female immortals."
A Saint's command could not be defied. Donghua and Xihua immediately stepped forward, bowed as they accepted the treasures, and said in unison, "Thank you, Saint, for your appointment! We shall devote ourselves fully and not fail our mission."
Seeing Donghua looking ready to die for someone who appreciated him, Li Fan could not help