At the thought of this, Ye Jun was filled with joy!
In the Chaos, at Zixiao Palace!
Dao Ancestor Hongjun sat with his eyes closed atop a cloud bed, golden light flickering in and out around the auspicious clouds behind his head.
Suddenly, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's eyes flew open.
"East King Duke is dead? Someone actually dared to attack the Head of Male Immortals?" Dao Ancestor Hongjun murmured to himself.
Then Hongjun saw a surge of Primordial Violet Qi shoot into the sky from within the Primordial World, shining brilliantly.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who had been rather calm, furrowed his brows. Primordial Violet Qi?
It wasn't unusual for Primordial Violet Qi to appear in the Primordial World. When he had preached the Dao at Zixiao Palace, he had bestowed several strands of it.
But Hongjun knew the Primordial Violet Qi he had bestowed himself. The strand that had just shot into the sky definitely wasn't one of them!
A moment later, Hongjun's expression turned extremely grim. He had sensed where the violet qi had come from.
"Damn it, that monkey is incredibly lucky. I never noticed the secret hidden in the Dragon Head Staff!" Dao Ancestor Hongjun murmured to himself.
If he had known the Dragon Head Staff contained Primordial Violet Qi, how could he have given it to East King Duke? Keeping it for himself would have made it a fine tool for winning people over in the future!
At the thought of this, Hongjun's resentment toward Ye Jun grew even stronger!
He would find an opportunity to teach that monkey a proper lesson!
Otherwise, what would become of the dignity of a Sage of the Primordial World like himself?
Far away, Ye Jun was at his dojo on Wuji Mountain, completely unaware that Hongjun's hatred of him had just grown even stronger.
Above West Kunlun!
Queen Mother of the West, Yaochi, sat in the great hall. Ever since Ye Jun had rushed over and saved the Peach Tree, she had been unable to forget his figure.
"I wonder when that fellow will come back." Queen Mother of the West, Yaochi, muttered sadly.
Sigh!
That fellow had left far too decisively!
Just then, a young and beautiful woman rushed into the hall in a panic.
"Peach Blossom, what is the matter with you? How many times have I told you not to be so careless?" Queen Mother of the West scolded her softly.
The fairy known as Peach Blossom gasped for breath as she said, "Master, something has happened!"
"Something happened? What is it?" Queen Mother of the West asked slowly.
"Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi of the Demon Heavenly Court led a great army to destroy East King Duke's Purple Mansion. East King Duke himself was beaten into pure yang qi and absorbed," Peach Blossom hurriedly reported.
"What? East King Duke is dead?" Queen Mother of the West sprang up from her chair.
At that moment, she had no concern for her dignity as the ruler of West Kunlun and the Head of Female Immortals.
"That's right. And the Demon army seems to be heading for West Kunlun!" Peach Blossom quickly added.
Coming to West Kunlun?
Queen Mother of the West sat back down. Ever since East King Duke had been granted the title of Head of Male Immortals, he had often abused his status to throw his weight around.
Queen Mother of the West could understand why Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi had joined forces to kill him.
But why had Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi turned their attention to West Kunlun?
Could the Demon race be trying to dominate the Primordial World?
Would the Sages just stand by and do nothing?
In a matter of moments, Queen Mother of the West, Yaochi, had thought of many things.
"Master, at the Demon army's current speed, they'll reach West Kunlun before long. What should we do?"
"That's right, Master. West Kunlun isn't known for its fighting strength. If even the Purple Mansion couldn't hold them back, won't we be in even greater danger?"
The many fairies in West Kunlun's great hall cried out anxiously.
For a time, Queen Mother of the West's mind filled with the sound of their arguing.
She was at her wit's end. What could she do against an army led in person by Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi?
Before long, a black cloud of demonic aura could be seen looming over West Kunlun.
The Demon army had arrived!
"Fellow Daoist Yaochi, I am Di Jun. I've come to visit West Kunlun!" Di Jun's voice rang across the entire mountain.
Queen Mother of the West, Yaochi, stood in the great hall, her expression stern and resolute.
"Whatever may have become of the Purple Mansion, I will not surrender without a fight!" Queen Mother of the West said sharply. The many fairies of West Kunlun readied themselves for battle.
They were ready to fight at any moment!
Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi stood above West Kunlun. Looking at the many fairies below, they smiled.
Behind them, the Demon army stretched as far as the eye could see, bringing a sky full of demonic aura. In moments, all of West Kunlun was shrouded in it.
"Fellow Daoist Di Jun, why have you brought an army with you when you come to visit West Kunlun?" Queen Mother of the West's voice reached Di Jun's ears.
Then he saw the mountain's protective formation suddenly activate. A woman of heavenly beauty and graceful bearing appeared before him.
A banner floated behind her head. Amid the demonic aura, its colors were dazzling, and it was filled with Dao Rhyme!
The Plain Cloud Realm Banner!
Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi both recognized it. The Plain Cloud Realm Banner had been bestowed by Dao Ancestor Hongjun when he preached the Dao at Zixiao Palace.
Ye Jun had taken the Dragon Head Staff, and the two of them hadn't been able to fight him for it. Now the Plain Cloud Realm Banner was just what they needed!
Di Jun slowly clasped his hands in greeting. "Fellow Daoist Queen Mother of the West, you jest. I merely wish to borrow your pure yin qi. I hope you'll grant my request!"
Pure yin qi!
Even Queen Mother of the West, Yaochi, who was usually mild-tempered, changed expression. Those two damned birds were outrageously brazen!
"Di Jun! Do you know what you're doing? I've already heard that the Purple Mansion has been destroyed and East King Duke is dead. Are you trying to dominate the Primordial World?" Queen Mother of the West demanded.
Di Jun smiled unconcernedly and replied, "I have no such grand ambition. As I said, I merely want your pure yin qi."
Hearing Di Jun's casual reply, Queen Mother of the West looked around. Demonic aura surged everywhere, and some of it had already begun to seep into West Kunlun!
Queen Mother of the West, Yaochi, turned ashen and glared at Di Jun, looking ready to attack at the slightest provocation.
Even if she couldn't win, she wouldn't let Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi act so brazenly!
Just as Queen Mother of the West was about to speak, she felt a streak of light descend from the Ninth Heaven and surge toward West Kunlun. For a moment, radiant clouds blazed and dazzling colors filled the sky!
Then a familiar figure appeared in front of Queen Mother of the West, Yaochi.
"I've only heard that East King Duke offended you, Fellow Daoist Di Jun, and that you led an army to the Purple Mansion. That's understandable. But I wonder, did West Kunlun offend you too, Fellow Daoist Di Jun?"
Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi glared at the fellow who had appeared before Queen Mother of the West—the one who had just spoken.
Ye Jun!
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