After the Lantern accepted Hongjun as his father and Hongjun became the Dao Ancestor of the Mystic Gate, the Great Powers present were still in shock.
Hongjun cleared his throat twice, drawing everyone's attention back to Zixiao Palace. After a moment's thought, he said, "The Prehistoric World is in disorder. I intend to appoint an Immortal Head to manage it."
As soon as Hongjun finished speaking, the Great Powers turned their eyes toward the top figures with the deepest roots.
The Four Pure Ones, Fuxi, Nuwa...
The Dao Ancestor would most likely put these top figures in charge of the Prehistoric World. Only then would everyone accept it.
But the Transmigrators in the crowd all looked at East Prince Gong in unison.
East Prince Gong was still reflecting on the contents of Hongjun's latest lecture.
He knew well enough that he wasn't suited to be the Immortal Head.
Although he was the first wisp of yang energy to take form in the Prehistoric World, and his origins were impressive, he still fell short of the Four Pure Ones and Fuxi.
If he were made the Immortal Head, no one would accept it.
Once Hongjun sensed the tension in Zixiao Palace had reached its peak, he looked toward East Prince Gong.
"East Prince Gong was formed from the first wisp of yang energy after the world was created. His origins and aptitude are both excellent. You shall manage the male immortals of the Prehistoric World."
"Ah, me?" East Prince Gong pointed at himself.
The other Great Powers sucked in a sharp breath.
No, why him?!
East Prince Gong was just about to refuse when Hongjun produced a Dragon Head Crutch.
"This is the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Dragon Head Crutch. I bestow it upon you." Hongjun's expression was calm, as though he hadn't produced anything valuable.
East Prince Gong swallowed his refusal.
A Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!
This was an opportunity one could only stumble upon, never seek out. Even those top Great Powers weren't guaranteed to possess one.
Seeing East Prince Gong receive the Dragon Head Crutch, everyone was consumed with envy.
What had East Prince Gong done to deserve becoming the Head of Male Immortals? Dao Ancestor, I can manage the Prehistoric World too! I can be loyal too!
Unlike the Great Powers,
the Transmigrators looked at East Prince Gong with nothing but pity.
How could they not know, when the others didn't? Putting East Prince Gong in charge of the male immortals was just a trap.
When the Demon Court was founded, would those Demon Clan Great Powers listen to East Prince Gong, or to Tai Yi?
Hongjun was just about to appoint the Head of Female Immortals
when another beam of light shot straight into Zixiao Palace and entered East Prince Gong's body.
Again?
Hongjun's mouth twitched. Once more, he moved East Prince Gong's True Spirit to the rear courtyard.
The System was possessing him right before Hongjun's eyes. Of course he had to save him.
East Prince Gong's gaze went unfocused. A moment later, his eyes turned blank.
I've transmigrated?
East Prince Gong looked around as the original body's memories began to merge with his own.
I've become the burdened fool, East Prince Gong!
It's fine... I just won't become the Head of Male Immortals...
After thinking that, East Prince Gong realized he was holding something.
He looked down and saw the Dragon Head Crutch in his hand.
East Prince Gong: ...
Who put the Dragon Head Crutch in my hand?!
Aaaaaah!
Just as East Prince Gong was trying to figure out how to evade Hongjun's schemes, the System spoke:
"Congratulations, host! You have activated the Great Desolation Immortal Emperor System!"
"Once you establish the Immortal Court, you will receive various rewards as its development progresses!"
"If you can unify the Prehistoric World, you can even attain the Primordial Limitless!"
East Prince Gong immediately perked up.
Now that he had a System, why should he keep his head down?
In his previous life, he'd been an ordinary office worker, exploited by his boss every day.
Now that he'd finally come to the Prehistoric World, he was going to make a name for himself.
Most importantly, he had a System. What did he have to fear?
East Prince Gong's gaze turned steely, and ambition quietly stirred in his heart.
Hongjun sneered inwardly. Another one eager to get himself killed.
Go ahead and do as you please. There were plenty of Transmigrators in the Prehistoric World who were determined to get themselves killed.
Hongjun turned to Queen Mother of the West and continued, "Queen Mother of the West was formed from the first wisp of yin energy after the world was created. Her origins and aptitude are also outstanding. You shall manage the female immortals of the Prehistoric World."
"This is the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Western Plain Colored Cloud Realm Banner. I now entrust it to you to help you manage them."
Queen Mother of the West looked up, puzzled, but still respectfully accepted the Western Plain Colored Cloud Realm Banner.
She disliked fighting, but this was a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. She might as well take it.
"Thank you, Dao Ancestor, for the treasure." Queen Mother of the West retreated into the crowd.
After making the arrangements, Hongjun disappeared from Zixiao Palace.
But the Great Powers in the palace erupted into an uproar.
The appointments of the Immortal Heads had completely exceeded their expectations!
They all knew Queen Mother of the West had always cultivated in seclusion at West Kunlun and disliked fighting.
But as for East Prince Gong... If he really dared to use his so-called Immortal Head's authority to command them, they'd show him what the Great Desolation Solution meant.
Whoever had the biggest fist was right!
As a Transmigrator, East Prince Gong was full of himself. He immediately began trying to recruit the Great Powers right there.
Tai Yi's expression changed.
These people were all destined to join his Demon Court. How could he let East Prince Gong win them over?
"East Prince Gong, do you really think you're the Head of Male Immortals?" Tai Yi came before East Prince Gong, with Qin Yuan close behind.
East Prince Gong turned his head and sneered.
So, this was the Golden Crow of the Prehistoric World. With me here, you think you can become Lord of the Three Realms? Dream on.
"You're nothing but a feathered, furred, oviparous beast born of dampness. What right do you have to speak to me?" East Prince Gong shot back.
Hiss—
The Great Powers in Zixiao Palace could practically smell the Gunpowder in the air.
Good grief, East Prince Gong was already picking a fight with Tai Yi.
Seeing the situation grow tense, Hong Yun was about to step in and break it up, but Zhenyuanzi stopped him with a look.
At Tai Yi's words, he laughed instead of getting angry.
East Prince Gong really was an expert at courting death. No wonder the Heavenly Dao had schemed against him.
Tai Yi brought out the Chaos Bell and shouted, "Be severed!"
A figure resembling Tai Yi was cut free from him. It was his Evil Corpse.
Tai Yi had actually broken through to the Quasi-Saint Realm on the spot!
Before East Prince Gong could draw on the power of his System, Tai Yi released the pressure of a Quasi-Saint, forcing him to his knees.
"System, save me!" East Prince Gong hurriedly called for help.
He was a Transmigrator! How could he kneel to a native of the Prehistoric World?
"Alas... I'll advance the reward for establishing the Immortal Court to the host," the Immortal Emperor System said helplessly.
"Be severed!" East Prince Gong shouted too.
He severed his own Good Corpse.
His early Quasi-Saint aura surged to its full strength, matching Tai Yi's power.
The poor Great Powers in Zixiao Palace had come to watch the spectacle, only to find themselves nearly unable to breathe under the pressure these two exerted.
"No fighting is allowed in Zixiao Palace. If you two want to fight, take it outside, into the Chaos beyond the palace," Hao Tian rebuked them.
As Hongjun's boy attendant, he had plenty of protective treasures on him, so resisting the pressure of Quasi-Saints was no trouble.
Tai Yi gave a cold snort. Then he left Zixiao Palace with Qin Yuan, Bai Ze, and the others.
East Prince Gong shot Hao Tian an irritated look.
A mere boy who poured tea and water for Hongjun dared to speak to him like that?
Hmph. Once I rule the Prehistoric World, you'll be the first I deal with!
East Prince Gong flicked his sleeve and strode away.