At that moment, the Heavenly Tribulation seated on the throne raised an arm. With a gentle sweep of her scarlet-and-gold wide sleeve, she pointed a pale fingertip at Pei Ling once more. The darkness around them rushed down, wrapping around a point of light and shooting it toward him.
The light was not dazzling. It radiated a soft, pearl-like glow, its aura warm and gentle, dreamlike and illusory, filled with an irresistible allure. It seemed that a single glance would satisfy every longing of every living being, drawing them helplessly into its depths, unwilling to wake!
It was the immortal office of "Desire"!
Pei Ling came back to himself and immediately accepted the immortal office.
Since his cultivation had already reached the Immortal King realm, the instant he received the immortal office of "Desire," he grasped all its knowledge and mysteries.
Pei Ling was about to offer his thanks when the Heavenly Tribulation spoke in a detached, imposing voice. "I was sealed for countless years. Now that I have escaped, I naturally intend to finish the great undertaking that once fell short at the final moment!"
She paused, then continued, "You rendered a service this time, and no small one. I should reward you."
"At present, you and the Dragon King are fighting over the position of Immortal Venerable. The battle is fierce, and life and death hang in the balance."
"Though you are temporarily at a disadvantage, with my support, you need not worry!"
"From here on, simply do as I instruct, and you are certain to win this battle!"
"The immortal office of 'Desire' has been bestowed upon you."
"Living beings have many desires. Some long for wealth and possessions; some long for beauty; some long for freedom..."
"The vessel the Dragon King, Fu Yuan, is using now