Male and Female Immortal Leaders, Mu Gong's Ambition

During the Purple Heaven Palace's second sermon, in addition to teaching the profound method of severing three corpses, Hongjun also accomplished a major feat that would shape the Primordial World's landscape: the enfeoffment of male and female immortal leaders!

He decreed East Prince Gong as the leader of the male immortals in the Primordial World, and Queen Mother of the West as the leader of the female immortals, entrusting them with the management of all immortal affairs. He also bestowed upon them the Dragon-Head Golden Staff and the Pure Water Alms Bowl, two Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, as tokens of their authority and symbols of their power!

Upon receiving her title and Spiritual Treasures, Queen Mother of the West remained in West Kunlun, maintaining her aloof and self-possessed demeanor, making no significant moves, as if she had merely accepted a duty.

East Prince Gong, however, was different! Having received the esteemed title of "Leader of Male Immortals" and wielding the Dragon-Head Golden Staff, a Top-grade Spiritual Treasure symbolizing immortal authority and dominion, East Prince Gong felt invigorated, as if he saw a bright future where he commanded all immortals and held the reins of power in the Primordial World! This undoubtedly greatly fueled his existing ambition.

And a greater opportunity still lay ahead! After returning to the Primordial World to enter seclusion and advance to the Quasi-Saint realm, he joyfully traveled to the East Sea and unexpectedly discovered the legendary Penglai Immortal Island, which had been hidden for countless epochs!

This island was a realm unto itself. Its spiritual energy was so dense, its territory so vast, and its foundation so profound that it far surpassed ordinary blessed lands, truly a natural foundation for an emperor!

What made East Prince Gong even more ecstatic was that the island had nurtured a Yellow Middle Plum tree! This was a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Root, which bloomed once per epoch, bore fruit once per epoch, ripened once per epoch, and could only be consumed after another epoch!

Merely smelling its blossoms could grant ten thousand years of cultivation, and eating a single fruit could instantly lead to becoming a Golden Immortal! Such a divine treasure further enhanced the profoundness of Penglai Immortal Island.

With the title of leader of male immortals personally bestowed by Hongjun, the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Dragon-Head Golden Staff, the Penglai Immortal Island symbolizing an imperial foundation, the divine treasure of the Yellow Middle Plum, and East Prince Gong's own cultivation at the early Quasi-Saint stage!

Heaven, Earth, and Man seemed to be within his grasp!

East Prince Gong's ambition, like dry tinder, ignited and burned fiercely! He was no longer content with a mere title; he wanted to establish his own supreme immortal court, truly command all immortals, and become the undisputed supreme being of the Primordial World!

With these multiple advantages, within a mere ten thousand years, East Prince Gong attracted countless rogue cultivators, minor powers, and even Great Powers seeking opportunities for breakthrough to join him.

Outside Penglai Immortal Island, immortal light perpetually shimmered, and cultivators came and went like a bustling market, clearly showing the nascent form of a dominant power.

Observing his growing forces, East Prince Gong's resolve to establish an immortal court became even firmer. However, he also understood the principle that a single tree cannot support a house, and no Quasi-Saint experts in the Primordial World had pledged allegiance to him!

"Saint Hongjun's enfeoffment of male and female immortal leaders has its profound meaning. Solitary yang does not beget, and solitary yin does not grow..."

East Prince Gong mused, If I were to establish an immortal court, and if I could gain the alliance of fellow Daoist Golden Mother, we could jointly preside over the immortal court under the guise of male and female immortal leaders. This would not only be righteous but also add another Quasi-Saint combatant, multiplying our strength and stabilizing our destiny!

In his view, Queen Mother of the West and he, having both received decrees from the Dao Ancestor, were natural allies. If he could persuade her to join, the immortal court would be established according to the Dao Ancestor's decree, possessing righteousness and legitimacy, and could further achieve the balance of yin and yang for a long-lasting destiny!

"I must visit West Kunlun and personally pay my respects to Golden Mother, explain the advantages, and invite her to join this grand undertaking!" East Prince Gong decided.

Thus, the "Leader of Male Immortals," who aspired to establish an immortal court, tidied his appearance, brought his retinue and lavish gifts, mounted auspicious clouds, and departed from Penglai Immortal Island, heading towards the realm of West Kunlun's Yaochi.

East Prince Gong, riding auspicious clouds with his entourage, arrived at the Yaochi immortal realm of West Kunlun with high spirits. He saw here jade grass and jasper flowers, cranes dancing, and spiritual springs murmuring, exuding an air of cool tranquility, a stark contrast to the bustling scene of myriad immortals paying homage at his Penglai Immortal Island.

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Queen Mother of the West, with an air of grace and coolness, received East Prince Gong at the Yaochi Immortal Palace. Her attitude was peaceful, with no excessive emotional fluctuations!

After East Prince Gong was seated, he eagerly expounded on his grand vision. He first praised the profound meaning behind Hongjun's enfeoffment of immortal leaders, then shifted his tone and said passionately:

"Fellow Daoist Golden Mother, the myriad immortals in the Primordial World are currently in disarray, with constant conflict. Saint Hongjun has appointed us to manage male and female immortal affairs, precisely so that we can bring order to the universe and establish rules! I have found Penglai Immortal Island in the East Sea, a divinely bestowed dojo. I wish to establish an immortal court here, command all immortals, harmonize yin and yang, and jointly hold sway over the Primordial World! This is a great undertaking that aligns with the Dao Ancestor's decree and benefits the Primordial World!"

As he spoke, East Prince Gong looked intently at Queen Mother of the West, extending an olive branch:

"However, solitary yang does not beget, and I too cannot stand alone. Fellow Daoist, as the leader of female immortals, you received the same decree from the Saint as I. You should join forces with me to jointly hold the authority of this immortal court! With our combined Quasi-Saint cultivation, and under the titles of male and female immortal leaders, why should we fear the immortal court not prospering? At that time, the order of the Primordial World will be established by us, and destiny will be held by us, thus not failing the Saint's trust!"

In East Prince Gong's eyes, his proposal was reasonable and promising, and Queen Mother of the West had no reason to refuse. However, after listening, Queen Mother of the West's cool expression did not show the eagerness East Prince Gong expected; instead, her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

After a moment of contemplation, Queen Mother of the West slowly shook her head, her voice clear and calm, "Fellow Daoist Wood Prince's ambition is admirable. However, I was born in West Kunlun, I prefer tranquility, and I am unskilled in worldly affairs, let alone possessing the ability to command all immortals. The title of leader of female immortals bestowed by the Dao Ancestor is, for me, more a responsibility to regulate yin and yang and harmonize the cultivation of female immortals, rather than the authority to command all immortals."

"Furthermore, establishing an immortal court and commanding all immortals involves great karma. It cannot be achieved without the absolute strength to suppress the Primordial World and boundless prestige. Although Fellow Daoist has obtained Penglai Immortal Island and the Saint's decree, the Primordial World is full of talented individuals. The Three Pure Ones, Di Jun and Taiyi, Jieyin and Zhunti, and others are not easy adversaries. Moreover, there is the mysterious master of Mount Buzhou... Fellow Daoist, please reconsider, and do not bring endless misfortune out of momentary passion."

Queen Mother of the West's words were both a gentle refusal and a well-intentioned reminder out of the camaraderie of receiving the same decree from Hongjun. But to East Prince Gong, it all sounded completely different!

He felt that Queen Mother of the West was making excuses, belittling his ambition, and even subtly mocking him for overestimating himself! He had come with full enthusiasm to invite her, only to be met with a cold shoulder. How could he save face?

A surge of shame and anger welled up in his heart. East Prince Gong's expression immediately darkened, and his tone became colder: "Since Fellow Daoist has no interest in this, then consider me as if I never came today. However, with the Saint's decree before us, and the Primordial World on the verge of chaos, establishing an immortal court is the general trend, and my mind is made up!"

With that, East Prince Gong suddenly stood up, no longer maintaining superficial courtesy, and left with a flick of his sleeve.

"Fellow Daoist Wood Prince!"

Queen Mother of the West wanted to persuade him further, but East Prince Gong had already transformed into a pure yang escape light and left West Kunlun without looking back.

On the way back to Penglai, East Prince Gong grew increasingly angry. Queen Mother of the West's refusal felt like a public slap in the face, and his originally assured blueprint for the immortal court seemed less perfect without the participation of the leader of female immortals.

"Hmph! Ungrateful wretch!" East Prince Gong cursed inwardly!

"I invited you sincerely, offering you joint authority, yet you are so hesitant and feign aloofness! Do you look down on me, East Prince Gong? Or do you think I am not worthy of being your equal?"

This feeling of humiliation from being rejected gradually transformed into hatred and resentment towards Queen Mother of the West. He felt that Queen Mother of the West had not only failed to become his ally but had become the first stumbling block on his path to establishing his great immortal court.

As for going east of Kunlun to invite the Three Pure Ones? East Prince Gong was not that conceited. Those three, Pangu's True Lineage, were arrogant. During the Purple霄 Palace sermon, he noticed that even Hongjun treated them with great respect, so how could they condescend to join his immortal court?

"Forget it! Without Queen Mother of the West, I can still establish this supreme immortal court! When the immortal court shakes the Primordial World, let's see if any of you dare to underestimate me then!"

East Prince Gong suppressed this resentment in his heart, strengthening his resolve to establish the immortal court alone. He accelerated his return to Penglai and immediately began preparations for the establishment of the immortal court!

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