After Old Ancestor Hongjun said those words, he did not give everyone much time to think, nor did he pay any attention to their expressions and thoughts. After sweeping his gaze over the crowd for a moment, he directly made his decision.
"East King Duke, come forward."
As soon as his voice fell, a middle-aged Daoist in a golden Daoist robe steadily walked to the front of the crowd, his expression calm and composed.
Old Ancestor Hongjun took out a Dragon Head Cane and a golden register, then said to East King Duke, who had walked to the front of the crowd below:
"You were born from East Splendorous Qi, formed from innate Lesser Yang Qi. Today, I confer upon you the title of Wood Duke, making you the Head of Male Immortals in the Primordial Desolation and entrusting you with managing the male immortals of the Primordial Desolation on behalf of the Heavenly Dao.
"I bestow upon you the supreme-grade spiritual treasure—the Dragon Head Cane. From now on, all male immortals born in the Primordial Desolation must enter the Purple Mansion, pay respects to Wood Duke, and be entered into the Male Immortal Registry.
"You must follow the will of the Heavenly Dao and properly manage the assembled immortals."
After hearing this, East King Duke's expression became solemn. He respectfully accepted the Dragon Head Cane and golden register, then bowed to the Saint in thanks. "Many thanks for the Old Ancestor's grace. This disciple will certainly fulfill his duties."
East King Duke's cultivation had reached the late stage of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm. Among the three thousand great abilities in Purple Heaven Palace, he was also at an upper-tier level.
Now that he had received Old Ancestor Hongjun's conferment, his excitement surged despite his expression remaining impassive.