The Witch Race and Demon Race were rising, their power growing ever stronger. They had begun to eclipse even the three ancient races. Would they allow a third faction to grow and flourish?
Moreover, if the two beings Hongjun had appointed gathered a third faction, they might draw out the hidden beings of Hong Huang—those who had survived the calamities of old, or those who posed a threat to the realm. The Witch Race and Demon Race could then be used to eliminate them.
These two positions were an opportunity, but they were also a death sentence!
Whether the two could seize that opportunity depended on their abilities. Opportunity and peril went hand in hand.
With the Dao Ancestor calling on her, the Queen Mother of the West dared not remain seated. She rose alongside Eastern King Gong, and after they bowed to Hongjun, they said respectfully, "Dao Ancestor, we are here..."
Hongjun nodded slightly. "Eastern King Gong, you were formed from the energy of utmost yang and possess great fortune. You may serve as the Head of Male Immortals and command the male Immortals of Hong Huang. I bestow upon you the Dragon-Headed Staff..."
"Queen Mother of the West, you were formed from the energy of utmost yin and likewise possess great fortune. You may serve as the Head of Female Immortals and command the female Immortals of Hong Huang. I bestow upon you the Pure Water Alms Bowl. You must make the stability of Hong Huang your duty and never neglect it..."
With a wave of his hand, two streaks of light swept forth and became Innate Spiritual Treasures, landing in their hands.
Eastern King Gong held the Dragon-Headed Staff. It was about ten feet long, with a dragon's head at its tip. A supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure,