Hongjun's Doubt

As Zhen Yuanzi solemnly agreed, Pingxin's face showed a satisfied expression.

She raised her hand and pointed, and a beam of Mystic Light containing the Earthly Dao Origin Essence instantly flew out and entered Zhen Yuanzi's brow.

"Imperial Edict!"

"I hereby appoint Zhen Yuanzi as the Great Emperor Fengdu, in charge of all affairs of the Netherworld, commanding the ghosts and gods of the Netherworld, and assisting me in perfecting the order of the Underworld!"

Boom!

The moment the words fell, the entire Underworld trembled.

The newly formed Fengdu Imperial Palace erupted with dazzling divine light, and a powerful force of Earthly Dao energy was bestowed upon Zhen Yuanzi.

His aura rose steadily, establishing a close connection with the entire Underworld and the entire Earthly Dao, second only to that of Pingxin.

He could clearly sense that as long as he was stationed in Fengdu City, he could mobilize some of the power of the Underworld and the Earthly Dao.

With the advantage of being on home ground in the Underworld and possessing the Earth Book, he will have combat power no less than that of Saint within the Underworld!

More importantly, he sensed the Sage Path Gate that had troubled him for countless Eon.

At this moment, it was displayed before him with perfect clarity!

As long as the Earthly Dao continues to improve and the Fortune continues to grow, it's only a matter of time before he Prove the Dao and become a Saint!

"Zhen Yuanzi will certainly not fail Your Ladyship's trust!"

He bowed deeply again, this time with heartfelt gratitude and complete acceptance.

Minghe, watching from the side, was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred; he was practically kicking himself.

If I had known that the Great Emperor Fengdu would bring such great benefits, I should have been even more shameless just now!

Incompatibility of temperament, excessive bloodlust—these are all things that can be changed!

Just as he was secretly annoyed, Pingxin's voice rang out again.

"The Minghe."

"I hereby appoint you as the Lord of the Asura Dao, in charge of the Asura Clan, and guardian of one of the Six Paths of Reincarnation."

Minghe felt a vast power flow into his body, and a mysterious connection was established between him and the newly born Asura Path.

Although it doesn't wield the same power as Zhen Yuanzi's Great Emperor Fengdu, it is still a broad Great Dao to Saint Position!

"Thank you, Your Ladyship! Thank you, Your Ladyship!"

"In Minghe future, I, Styx, will surely give my life for Your Ladyship, even unto death!"

He patted his chest and assured them, his attitude incredibly respectful.

Pingxin turned her gaze to Di Jiang and her other Elder Brother and sisters.

"The Underworld was newly established, and its order was not yet stable. It needed the Ten Yama Kings to judge the merits and demerits of the souls of the dead and determine their Reincarnation and rewards or punishments."

"My dear Elder Brother and sisters, would you be willing to share my burdens and assume the position of one of the Ten Yama Kings?"

Upon hearing this, Di Jiang and the other Ancestral Wu all nodded.

They naturally had no objections.

This Underworld is their Wu Clan's territory, and important positions should naturally be occupied by their own people.

Zhou Ming smiled as he watched this scene.

This is the situation he wanted to see.

The Underworld must be controlled by the Wu Clan themselves.

The Lord of Reincarnation is Pingxin.

The Great Emperor Fengdu, Zhen Yuanzi, is one of our own.

The Ten Yama Kings are each appointed by one of the Ten Ancestral Wu.

In this way, the entire upper echelons of the Underworld were completely controlled by the Wu Clan.

Pingxin continued.

"Below the Ten Yama Kings, there should be judges, Ghost Commander, Black and White Impermanence, Ox-Head and Horse-Face, and other officials to capture the souls of the dead and maintain order."

"These positions can be filled by selecting the most elite members of our Wu Clan."

Upon hearing this, Di Jiang immediately nodded.

"Leave this matter to me."

With everything arranged, Zhou Ming looked at Pingxin.

"Pingxin Sister, the matters of the Underworld are settled; it is time for us to depart."

"You will remain here to oversee Reincarnation. If there is anything important, you may send me a message at any time."

Pingxin nodded.

"Don't worry, Elder Brother."

With that, the matter of the Underworld was settled.

Depths of Chaos.

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace.

Hongjun sat upright on the High Platform, his face as still as water.

He watched as Pingxin transformed into Reincarnation reincarnation, as Zhou Ming helped him open the Underworld, and finally awakened the dormant will of the Earthly Dao.

The entire process was smooth and seamless, completed in one go.

But there was nothing he could do.

He had assumed that Heavenly Dao would intervene.

The awakening of the Earthly Dao directly threatens the authority of the Heavenly Dao. How could the Heavenly Dao remain indifferent?

Even if they secretly sabotage it, it's enough to make the process of the Earthly Dao's awakening Variables.

However, from beginning to end, the Heavenly Dao remained as if it were dead, showing no reaction whatsoever.

This left him utterly bewildered.

What frustrated him most was that, after this battle, the power of the Wu Clan had been completely lost.

Zhou Ming's strength is unfathomable, and he also has the trump card of Pangu True Body.

Pingxin's control over the Earthly Dao gave the Wu Clan the right to rival the Heavenly Dao.

It will be virtually impossible to scheme against the Wu Clan again.

Hongjun's eyes flickered with uncertainty.

Now that the Earthly Dao has emerged, the Primordial World is no longer dominated solely by the Heavenly Dao.

Judging from the way Zhou Ming and the Wu Clan are acting, their next step will inevitably be to plan for Humanity Dao.

Once Humanity Dao is also brought into existence with the support of the Wu Clan, the Primordial Wilderness will then be in a state of Three Daos balance between Heaven, Earth, and Humanity.

The situation of Heavenly Dao will become even more difficult.

And his position as the representative of Heavenly Dao will become increasingly awkward.

Hongjun couldn't help but recall his original plan.

The Heavenly Dao was born early on, and for some unknown reason, it even developed consciousness. This should have been a sign that the Primordial World was now under its complete control!

But Hongjun, Dao Integration the Heavenly Dao, had the opportunity to ascend to the heavens in one step!

What he was after was never anything in Dao Integration!

What he wants is to steal the authority over the entire Heavenly Dao!

A Heavenly Dao that has developed consciousness is certainly more powerful, but it also means that it has emotions, and... weaknesses!

If he can find that weakness, he will have the opportunity to take over and become the true sole ruler of the Primordial World!

Furthermore, by taking the entire Primordial World as a foundation and making some plans, it is not impossible to glimpse the supreme Realm of the Great Dao, just like Pangu!

But now, everything has gone astray because of the Wu Clan and because of Zhou Ming.

The awakening of the Earthly Dao greatly diminished the Heavenly Dao Authority.

At this point, going to Dao Integration would be far too cost-effective and not worth it at all!

A sense of retreat arose in Hongjun's heart.

But he immediately dismissed the thought as soon as it crossed his mind.

He knew very well that he had no way out.

He has already achieved initial Dao Integration; if he were to withdraw now, Heavenly Dao would be the first to object!

In the beginning, in order to escape the Karma of the West, he relied on the power of the Heavenly Dao to successfully transfer that enormous Karma to Jieyin and Zhunti.

Heavenly Dao has paid the price; how could it possibly let him escape so easily?

Damn it!

Hongjun grew increasingly agitated the more he thought about it.

What unsettled him most was the eerie silence of the Heavenly Dao.

Even with the deterrence of the Great Dao and the Pangu's Will, it's impossible for Him to remain completely inactive during such a momentous event as the birth of the Earthly Dao.

Something unusual must be going on!

"The Heavenly Dao... it must be plotting something I don't know about!"

"Moreover, this matter is very likely related to me!"

Hongjun's expression became extremely solemn.

"No!"

"I, Hongjun, have schemed my entire life; I cannot simply sit idly by and await my doom!"

"Heavenly Dao... what exactly are you plotting...?"

Hongjun forced himself to calm down.

At this point, further anger will not help.

The only way is to save yourself!

Hongjun narrowed his eyes, a ruthless glint flashing within them.

Since Dao Integration is no longer inevitable, all I can do is stall!

We must delay the final Dao Integration as much as possible, and during this time, we must make some arrangements.

To leave himself a way out so that he can eventually escape the Heavenly Dao!