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On the East Sea.

Penglai Immortal Island.

Ever since Dao Ancestor Hongjun established the male and female immortal leaders in Purple Heaven Palace.

East King Duke, born from Innate Pure Yang One Qi, established his Dao Court on Penglai Island, gathering rogue cultivators from the four seas and forging a formidable reputation.

Vast waves of green water conceal the setting sun, while surging tides churn with residual power.

On the shore, at the edge of the immortal island, a Daoist robed in purple qi gazes at the battle in the sky, his brow furrowed slightly.

"Chengying, is Queen Mother of the West still unwilling to join the Dao Court?"

Chengying Dao Lord, clad in white robes, offered a wry smile at the question.

"I went to West Kunlun, but I did not see Empress Golden Mother."

"Her subordinate, Azure Bird, said that Empress Golden Mother's cultivation has reached a critical juncture."

"She is in seclusion, cultivating diligently."

"I fear she is unable to meet you."

East King Duke let out a cold laugh.

"Does she think that by closing her palace and shutting the gates of West Kunlun, the troubles of this world will have nothing to do with her?"

"Ever since the Dao Ancestor personally appointed her and me as the male and female immortal leaders."

"She should know that in this Primordial World, countless Great Divine Ability Users view us two as thorns in their side."

Immortal leaders?

East King Duke stood with his hands behind his back, his silver hair being blown by the sea breeze, obscuring the complex emotions in his eyes.

Although he was ambitious, he also knew that the Primordial World was full of hidden talents.

Relying solely on himself and the rogue cultivators of the four seas, he could still carve out a territory and reign as king without issue.

However, to contend for dominance of the Primordial World and vie for the supreme position would be a fool's dream.

If Tai Zhen Queen Mother of the West were willing to assist, he might have a few chances of winning.

Otherwise...

East King Duke clenched his fists.

He glanced at the vast East Sea, a complex flicker in his eyes.

If Queen Mother of the West was unwilling, he would have to find another way.

Chengying Dao Lord, seeing this, could only advise:

"My Lord, you were transformed from Innate Pure Yang One Qi, while Empress Golden Mother was born from West Flower Supreme Wonderful Qi, the Dominator of the Yin."

"Now, you two are honored as the male and female immortal leaders."

"No matter from which perspective you look at it, Empress Golden Mother is the rightful occupant of the Dao Palace's Great Yin position."

"I believe Empress Golden Mother will come to understand."

East King Duke remained noncommittal.

Chengying did not know Queen Mother of the West's true nature. He had known her for many years, but he knew what kind of existence she was.

Although she was the master of the Great Yin, she was in charge of calamities and plagues, and she controlled the supreme golden qi of the West Flower, making her exceptionally powerful and unparalleled.

Could something she had decided be easily changed?

"My Lord, that Demon Clan's Di Jun intends to go to the Thirty-three Heavenly Palaces to refine the origin of the Worldly Heaven."

"Should we intervene?"

An elder of the Dao Court, seeing the chaos unfolding in the sky, could no longer hold back.

He spoke out, issuing a call.

Now that the Wu Clan, Demon Clan, and Star Gods had all entered the fray.

This was the perfect time for their Dao Court to rise.

East King Duke had great ambitions and the legitimacy granted by the Dao Ancestor.

Why couldn't he contend for the position of Heavenly Emperor?

East King Duke smiled faintly.

"Daoist Kunpeng and the two Empresses have personally arrived."

"This humble Daoist is truly flattered."

Chengying Dao Lord and the people of the Dao Court were all startled.

They looked up.

They saw a giant Kun fish, its form as vast as the universe, swimming in the endless sea. It would sometimes ascend to become a Peng, and sometimes dive into the water as a great Kun. With a single flap of its wings, infinite Dao Essence would give rise to all sorts of phenomena.

The Kunpeng chuckled hoarsely upon hearing the East King Duke's words, his voice raspy as he said:

"Lord Mu has sharp eyes."

"This old man is contemplating movement from the depths of the North Sea."

"This East Sea is vast and its scenery is quite pleasant."

"I hope fellow Daoist doesn't mind if this humble one comes for a visit."

The Dao Court members grew increasingly heavy-hearted upon seeing Ancestor Kunpeng.

Had even a Great Divine Ability User like him joined the Demon Clan?

The East King Duke, however, gazed towards the sky, where two figures sat beneath the cassia tree.

He closed his eyes slightly.

The tide has turned!

Three Sovereigns Palace.

Several immense auras surged towards the heavens.

"A mere Demon Clan, merely Postnatal Beings who have achieved sentience."

"How dare they covet the position of Lord of the Era."

Several ancient Divine Venerables, clad in simple divine robes, their eyes filled with chilling killing intent.

They watched Di Jun fly towards the Thirty-three Heavenly Palaces, the Spiritual Treasures floating in the void stirring restlessly.

But just then.

The void trembled as three supreme treasures, exuding the aura of the Great Dao, displayed their divine might, as if about to create Heaven, Earth, Water, and Fire.

It was the Diagram, the Banner, and the Sword.

"The Three Pure Ones!"

An elder from the Divine Race gritted his teeth, gazing at the Innate Supreme Treasures that had suddenly appeared in the void, his eyes full of apprehension.

Although the Three Pure Ones had only appeared in the new era.

They were formed from Pangu Clan's Primordial Spirit.

Their teacher was the First Saint of Heaven and Earth.

The Three Pure Ones were one, possessing countless supreme treasures.

They were among the most powerful beings in existence.

Even the Three Sovereigns Palace would hesitate when facing Kunlun Mountain.

"Why?"

"Why do you obstruct us?!"

The void fell silent.

The Taiji Diagram, the Pangu Banner, and the Qingping Sword remained wordless, merely emitting boundless radiance.

Kunlun Mountain.

The ancestral vein of the Primordial World, the immortal home of all gods.

Within the Jade Void Palace.

Three beings shrouded in chaotic energy sat upon cloud beds, the void within them evolving scenes of creation, existence, and annihilation. Each moment felt like the birth and death of a Great Thousand World.

"Eldest Brother, can Di Jun be trusted?"

The Jade Pure Daoist, holding the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, asked slowly.

The Upper Pure Daoist raised an eyebrow and gently flicked his wide sleeves:

"If he breaks the rules, my Four Swords of Zhu Xian won't be for show."

The Grand Pure Daoist slowly opened his eyes:

"The Primordial Divine Court spanned the heavens for several eras."

"If not for the end of the Primordial Era, when the Black Emperor and the Flame Emperor fought for dominance, eventually evolving into the Crimson Bright Dragon-Han Calamity, engulfing all three clans."

"This world would likely still be the domain of the Primordial Divine Race."

"Since Di Jun has established the Heavenly Court with Postnatal Beings as the Demon Clan and the Demon Clan as his foundation."

"Then the Primordial Divine Race is the first problem he must resolve."

"He still has many reasons to rely on our Mystic Gate, so he wouldn't do anything foolish."

The Grand Pure Daoist's eyes flowed with the profound light of Taiji Yin and Yang.

A thoughtful expression flickered in his gaze.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun established the Mystic Gate Immortal Path, with the Three Pure Ones as its direct disciples.

He wished to replace the Turbid Fiend God-Demon Path with the Mystic Gate Immortal Path.

However, after the Dao Ancestor achieved sainthood, he resided in Purple Heaven Palace, and now he has merged with the Primordial World, only emerging during great calamities.

Without Dao Ancestor Hongjun's deterrence, the path of spreading the Mystic Gate Immortal Path was fraught with difficulties.

Currently, it hasn't even spread beyond the Kunlun Mountain region.

The fundamental reason for this is the obstruction from various Divine Demon Dao lineages within the Primordial World.

The Turbid Fiend God-Demon Path values origins and requires the consumption of vast resources.

Thus, the Primordial Divine Race, with their illustrious backgrounds and deep foundations, could seize every advantage, passing it down through generations and occupying a large portion of the Primordial World's cultivation resources.

In contrast, the Mystic Gate Immortal Path cultivates the Primordial Spirit, relying more on the practitioner's comprehension of the Great Dao Laws, with fewer external requirements.

This severely impacted the existing vested interests.

A backlash from the Divine Demon Dao lineages was inevitable.

Although the Three Pure Ones possessed profound cultivation and divine abilities.

They were, after all, not Saints in later generations.

To pit the Kunlun Mountain lineage against the entire Divine Demon Dao lineage...

would inevitably harm the foundation of the Mystic Gate.

"Di Jun has offered to spread the Mystic Gate cultivation methods as a condition for our support in his ascension to Heavenly Emperor."

"This is quite opportune."

The Grand Pure Daoist closed his eyes and said calmly:

"The great prosperity of the Mystic Gate is an unstoppable trend."

"Do not worry, my two virtuous brothers, Di Jun will make the right choice."