The Attitudes of All Sides, Lu Yuan Returns to the Mountain (Please Follow, Please Vote!)

Kunlun Mountain, Sanqing Palace.

Within the great hall, the Auspicious Cloud Dao Fruits above the heads of Grand Pure One Laozi, Yuqing Yuanshi Daoist, and Shangqing Tongtian Daoist manifested themselves, faintly carrying the supreme Dao rhythm of Five Qi Converging at the Origin and Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown.

Judging from the obscure and profound Heavenly Dao realm revealed upon the three of them, the three Qing Daoists had gained greatly from this period of seclusion.

Yet as they looked at that lingering trace of Heavenly Dao resonance in the sky, their faces twitched and a hint of surprise appeared in their eyes.

"Establishing the Demon Race and opening a Heavenly Court—worthy indeed of a guest of Violet Firmament Palace, an Innate Sacred Being nurtured by Pangu's great sun!" Grand Pure One Laozi's eyelids jumped wildly as he frowned.

"Hmph, transforming all acquired living beings beneath heaven into yao, taking command of the Great Desolation's order—Dijun and Taiyi truly harbor no small ambitions!" Shangqing Tongtian Daoist snorted coldly, though an unusual gleam flashed through his eyes and a faint fighting spirit rose within him.

"The Yao Race Heavenly Court is to be established? Is this Heaven's Will?" Yuqing Yuanshi Daoist, who had always been stern and unsmiling, wore an exceedingly grim expression at this moment.

The decree of the Dao Ancestor of Violet Firmament Palace, the manifestation of Heavenly Dao power, the descent of Profound Yellow Merit Qi—did not every one of these scenes show that the opening of the Demon Race Heavenly Court was mandated by Heaven?

This left Yuqing Yuanshi Daoist, who had always proclaimed himself to expound Heaven and answer the Dao, somewhat unable to believe it!

If Dijun and Taiyi were allowed to rise to power, would the Pangu Sanqing not have to bow their heads before them?

Ancestral Witch Hall.

The opening of the 'Yao Race Heavenly Court' and the manifestation of Heavenly Dao power throughout the Great Desolation were such tremendous events that they naturally could not be hidden from the Twelve Ancestral Witches.

Within the Ancestral Witch Hall, the Twelve Ancestral Witches had gathered, seated upon twelve thrones. Some looked troubled, others grim-faced, while several Ancestral Witches of fiery temper exuded savage, baleful auras.

"Dijun and Taiyi have established the Yao Race and opened a Heavenly Court. They seek to transform all acquired living beings into yao, take command of the Great Desolation's order, and rule over heaven and earth." The leading Ancestral Witch, Dijiang, looked expressionlessly at the others. "What do you brothers and sisters think our Witch Race should do?"

Zhurong, hot-tempered and rough by nature, immediately shouted, "Why is Big Brother still discussing this? Those two mongrel-feathered birds, Dijun and Taiyi, dare to dream of laying hands on the divine artifact of the Great Desolation! I say we charge straight into the Heavenly Court, slaughter the Yao Race, and wipe out Dijun and Taiyi in one stroke..."

"Hmph, a big head with no brains!" Ancestral Witch Gonggong, who could never stand the sight of Zhurong, snorted disdainfully. "Fiery Barbarian, the strength of the 'Yao Race Heavenly Court' is still unknown. You want to rashly attack their nest, and you actually have the nerve to say it?"

"Spineless coward, are you afraid?" Zhurong glared at Gonggong and roared without yielding an inch.

Seeing Gonggong and Zhurong, who were like fire and water, start arguing again, Dijiang, whose face had remained expressionless, instantly darkened. He shot the two a vicious glare. "Enough! Stop arguing, you two. Can you argue Dijun and Taiyi to death?"

Stopped by Dijiang, Zhurong and Gonggong immediately behaved themselves.

"Big Brother, Dijun and Taiyi's opening of the 'Yao Race Heavenly Court' brings both benefits and drawbacks to us.

"On one hand, Dijun and Taiyi are transforming all acquired living beings into the Yao Race and moving them into the Heavenly Court, allowing our Witch Race to seize the Great Desolation's land in the wake of it.

"On the other hand, the opening of the 'Yao Race Heavenly Court' will inevitably arouse the resentment of the Great Desolation's Great Divine Ability Users. Dijun and Taiyi are also shouldering a great portion of the pressure for us.

"However, we must move swiftly. Before Dijun and Taiyi completely consolidate the Yao Race, we must intensify the training of our Witch Race juniors and expand our clan!" After pondering for a while, Zhu Jiuyin spoke in a grave tone.

"Second Brother speaks rightly. For now, we should meet all changes by remaining unchanged; strengthening the Witch Race is our most urgent task!

"Remember, Dijun and Taiyi opened the 'Demon Race Heavenly Court' under the decree of Daoist Hongjun of Violet Firmament Palace.

"If we wish to deal with the Yao Race, we must first probe Daoist Hongjun's intentions. Otherwise, we cannot act rashly!"

Beside him, Ancestral Witch Houtu's phoenix eyes flashed with a sharp glint as she spoke.

At these words, the great hall instantly fell silent. Even hot-tempered figures like Zhurong and Gonggong said nothing further.

Beneath a Sage, all were ants. Hongjun of Violet Firmament Palace was not someone the Twelve Ancestral Witches could provoke.

When Violet Firmament Palace had expounded the Dao last time, the Twelve Ancestral Witches had gone as well. Although they had gained little from listening to the Dao, they had witnessed the strength of Sage Hongjun.

As though recalling something, Dijiang's eyes lit up. Looking at everyone in the hall, he said, "Brothers and sisters, since Dijun and Taiyi opened the 'Yao Race Heavenly Court' under Daoist Hongjun's decree and received Profound Yellow Merit from heaven, it is clear that fortune favors them and they cannot be stopped.

"Our Witch Race carries the bloodline of Ancestral God Pangu. This Great Desolation World was opened by the Ancestral God himself, so it is only right that we command the Great Desolation's land.

"Moreover, most of the 'Yao Race Heavenly Court' currently resides in the Thirty-Three Heavens. Why not seize this opportunity to activate the altar, offer sacrifices to Ancestral God Pangu, and proclaim that the Witch Race commands the Great Desolation's land?"

"Big Brother's method is excellent. Perhaps those Great Divine Ability Users in the Great Desolation are also itching for our Witch Race to take the lead..."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jiuyin's eyes lit up.

The others beside him also nodded slightly. This truly was a good method.

"Good. Since everyone agrees, we shall do it this way.

"However, in order to command the Great Desolation's land, our Witch Race will henceforth divide into twelve Witch tribes and spread out in all directions from Buzhou Mountain..."

In the end, Ancestral Witch Dijiang made the final decision. When speaking of the Witch Race's future dispersal, his voice carried a trace of reluctance.

Since their Manifestation and Birth, the Twelve Ancestral Witches had always supported one another and had never been apart. Yet now, in order to contend for supremacy in the Great Desolation, they would have to separate.

"Big Brother, so long as we can defeat the 'Yao Race Heavenly Court' and let our Witch Race dominate the Primordial World, even a temporary separation is worthwhile. No matter where we go, we are the Blood Descendants of Pangu Father God..."

Seeing that Dijiang was somewhat dispirited, Zhu Jiuyin spoke up to comfort him.

"I know..." Dijiang nodded faintly, then began discussing the specific details with the other Ancestral Witches.

Just as the Twelve Ancestral Witches decided in the Ancestral Witch Hall to sacrifice to Pangu and take command of the Great Desolation's land, In the Northern Sea, as he watched the sight of the Thirty-Three Heavens gradually fade away, Daoist Kunpeng's face was exceedingly grim, and venomous resentment flashed through his eyes.

Seeing Dijun, Taiyi, Fuxi, and Nuwa open the 'Yao Race Heavenly Court' and enjoy Heavenly Dao Merit, the flames of jealousy surged within Daoist Kunpeng's heart, and he instead began resenting Dijun and Taiyi anew.

Couldn't you have invited this ancestor a few more times?

Perhaps this ancestor was merely putting on airs?

"This ancestor's Heavenly Dao Merit..."

A faint regret rose in Daoist Kunpeng's heart, but on second thought, although Dijun and Taiyi had established the 'Yao Race Heavenly Court,' without the Innate Beast Gods of his Northern Sea lineage, the fortune of this 'Yao Race Heavenly Court' would be difficult to make whole.

"Hmph, Dijun, Taiyi, this patriarch will wait for you to come begging me!" With this trump card in hand, Daoist Kunpeng regained his confidence. He let out a cold snort, his eyes gleaming with frost as he gazed toward the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Purple Mansion Prefecture overseas.

Gazing at the Thirty-Three Heavens appearing in the firmament, and Dijun's high-spirited, commanding spectacle amid a crowd of followers, a trace of envy flashed through East King Duke's eyes.

"A true man should be like this!"

At that moment, East King Duke planted a seed of ambition. A faint aspiration to contend for supremacy in the Primordial World and establish a Heavenly Court rose within his heart.

However, he also knew that, for now, he possessed neither the foundation nor the opportune moment. He could only suppress the ambitions in his heart and silently accumulate strength, awaiting the arrival of the right time.

From then on, East King Duke preached the Dao and expounded its teachings in Purple Mansion Prefecture, gathering scattered immortals from overseas and nurturing his influence.

Longevity Mountain, Wuzhuang Temple.

After exchanging a glance, Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun both let out soft sighs.

They knew well that the Great Divine Ability Users of the Primordial World would never willingly submit to the Yao Race Heavenly Court. From this day forth, the Primordial World would know no peace!

Netherworld Sea of Blood.

Coldly gazing at the image of the Yao Race Heavenly Court manifested in the firmament, Minghe sneered. "Haha, from this day forth, the Primordial World will descend into chaos!

Fight, then—keep fighting! If you do not unleash slaughter, when will this patriarch's Netherworld Sea of Blood ever be filled..."

Setting aside the attitudes of the various Great Divine Ability Users, Lu Yuan had already returned to Kunlun Mountain Dao Field.

The moment he entered Sanqing Palace, Lu Yuan discovered that not only had the Three Pure Ones emerged from seclusion, but Senior Brother Daoist Duobao, Second Senior Sister Saint Mother Jin Ling, and even Immortal Elder Nanji, who had gone out traveling, were all presently within Sanqing Palace.