Ao Chen Makes His Move; Donghuang Taiyi Is Wary; All the Immortals of the Primordial World Fall Silent

Above the Nine Heavens, a deafening rumble suddenly rang out, its sheer force far surpassing the earlier spectacle of Ten Thousand Immortals Paying Homage!

Immediately afterward, endless demonic aura came rolling in from the eastern horizon like ink-black clouds, blotting out the sky and sun!

Within that demonic aura lay a supreme majesty—wild, domineering, and commanding of all living things. It stood in stark contrast to the resplendent immortal aura of Yingzhou Immortal Island, and even seemed to faintly suppress it!

As the demonic clouds churned, ten thousand rays of golden light and countless auspicious hues gleamed!

A towering figure, standing between heaven and earth, descended slowly from the demonic clouds, bathed in the blazing Great Sun Golden Flame!

He wore a Flat Heaven Crown and a Golden Crow Emperor Robe. His face was stern and domineering, and whenever his eyes opened or closed, it seemed the sun and moon sank into oblivion. Boundless Solar True Fire and imperial purple qi swirled around him. He was none other than one of the supreme rulers of the Demon Race, Eastern Emperor Taiyi!

Standing beside him was not Demon Emperor Dijun, but another figure whose aura was just as unfathomable—Demon Master Kunpeng!

Kunpeng's form was concealed in shadow, his gaze sinister and keen. The frigid air of the Northern Darkness and a terrifying Dao aura that devoured all things permeated his surroundings.

Behind them stood the Demon Race's most elite forces!

Five Demon Saints—Ji Meng, Ying Zhao, Bai Ze, Jiu Ying, and Shang Yang—each radiated formidable auras. Every one of them was a Grand Unity Golden Immortal!

Behind them marched tens of thousands of Demon Race generals, each with a cultivation at least at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level!

The Demon Generals wore uniform battle armor and wielded razor-sharp demonic weapons. Their baleful auras soared into the sky as they formed a stern battle array, their eyes cold and their killing intent surging!

Countless more demonic clouds churned behind them. Banners could be glimpsed fluttering within, and demonic winds howled, as though they could charge out at any moment and trample the Immortal Court into the ground!

Their numbers and imposing presence far surpassed those of the rogue immortals and cave-dwelling disciples who had arrived earlier!

The supreme majesty of an Archaic Overlord pressed down like a tangible force, instantly sweeping away the Immortal Court's warm, festive atmosphere. It even overshadowed the host of the place—the Immortal Court!

They had stolen the host's thunder!

Every immortal and deity present had the same thought flash through their minds again, but this time it came with deep apprehension and a trace of fear!

The smile on East King Duke's face froze at once, replaced by a livid expression that was almost purple with rage!

He forced down his anger and unease, then said in a dark voice, "Eastern Emperor Taiyi, what do you mean by this?"

"Hmph. I'm here to attend the ceremony, of course. What? Is your Immortal Court so petty that you send invitations but won't let people come?"

"Or was that invitation just for show? Were you afraid I'd actually come?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi tilted his nose toward the sky and snorted. Then, without waiting for East King Duke to respond, he swept his burning golden gaze disdainfully over the Immortal Court's splendor and cast a scornful glance at the spirit fruits and immortal wine laid out for the banquet. His voice dripped with undisguised mockery and contempt.

"East King Duke, this so-called 'Immortal Court' ceremony of yours is quite the spectacle. It's just barely worthy of my notice."

He paused, the corner of his mouth curling in utter ridicule, then raised his voice abruptly:

"Too bad the fare at this banquet is so pitifully cheap!"

"These spirit fruits and immortal wine are bland and weak in spiritual energy. Even the ordinary Demon Generals who guard the gates of my Demon Court might turn up their noses at them! And you're serving them to the immortals of the Primordial Wilderness? What a laughingstock! Hahaha!"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi's wild, unrestrained laughter rang over Yingzhou Immortal Island like thunder, full of domineering scorn!

The moment he finished speaking, the entire Immortal Court fell silent. Not a pin could be heard dropping!

Every immortal and deity focused on the laughing Eastern Emperor Taiyi and East King Duke, whose face was livid and who looked ready to explode!

This was no mere mockery. It was a blatant slap in the face, grinding East King Duke and the Immortal Court's dignity into the dirt in front of every immortal in the Primordial Wilderness!

Ao Chen, standing in the crowd, was taken aback by Eastern Emperor Taiyi's blunt and domineering words. Then a peculiar smile appeared on his face.

"Interesting... Looks like I'm not the only one who came to stir up trouble today."

He had planned to make the first move himself and give the Immortal Court a "surprise." He hadn't expected the Demon Race to jump in first—and from the looks of it, the situation was already tense.

"This should be quite a show." Ao Chen folded his arms with interest, ready to watch.

Ao Chen Makes His Move, Eastern Emperor Taiyi's Apprehension, the Immortals of the Primordial Wilderness Fall Silent

Within the Immortal Court, mighty beings who had come to attend the ceremony, such as Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, also wore amused expressions. Their eyes flickered; they were clearly happy to watch the two great factions fight like dogs.

The Immortal Court's officials and divine generals, however, were shaking with fury, glaring at Eastern Emperor Taiyi and the Demon Race behind him!

"Outrageous! Eastern Emperor Taiyi, mind your manners!"

A short-tempered divine general of the Immortal Court couldn't hold back his angry shout. He was a late-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal whom East King Duke had subdued years ago, named True Lord Lieyang. Hot-tempered by nature, he was fiercely protective of his lord.

"This is our lord's Immortal Court Grand Ceremony! You demonic fiends have no right to run amok here!"

Another official, a female immortal under West Queen Mother named Fairy Yuxia, was also indignant. She rebuked him sharply.

"Oh?"

At her words, Eastern Emperor Taiyi slowly turned his head. His burning golden eyes were like two miniature suns, radiating a suffocating pressure as they locked onto the two officials who had spoken.

"Wretched Taiyi ants, you dare screech at me?"

He didn't even make a move. Merely looking at them, his terrifying Quasi-Sage Pressure, mixed with the searing heat of Solar True Fire, slammed into True Lord Lieyang and Fairy Yuxia's primordial spirits like an invisible hammer!

Pfft! Pfft!

The two were struck as if by lightning. Their faces turned deathly pale, their primordial spirits shuddered, and it seemed the resplendent imperial might would crush them outright!

They staggered back dozens of steps, leaving deep marks in the white jade plaza with every step. In the end, they couldn't stop themselves from spitting blood, their eyes filled with disbelieving terror!

A single glance had severely wounded two Taiyi Golden Immortals! This was the domineering power of the Demon Race's Eastern Emperor!

"Eastern Emperor Taiyi!"

East King Duke's expression grew even more unpleasant, as if water might drip from his face! The Immortal Court's people had been humiliated in front of every immortal in the Primordial Wilderness. It was a brutal slap in his face!

"Today is the Immortal Court Establishment Ceremony, and we are entrusted by Dao Ancestor Hongjun with governing the immortal path of the Primordial Wilderness. Isn't your conduct far too outrageous, fellow Daoist?"

He invoked Dao Ancestor Hongjun once more, hoping to suppress Eastern Emperor Taiyi's arrogance.

"Outrageous?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi seemed to have heard the funniest joke imaginable and threw his head back in laughter. The sound made all of Yingzhou Immortal Island hum.

"Hahaha! East King Duke, do you really think that just because Dao Ancestor bestowed on you the title of 'Head of Male Immortals,' you can command the immortals of the Primordial Wilderness? That you can stand as an equal to my Demon Court?"

"How naïve! Utterly ridiculous!"

He abruptly stopped laughing. His gaze turned as cold as ice that had endured for ten thousand years, and an even more terrifying, purer domineering aura erupted like a volcano, soaring straight toward East King Duke!

"Since ancient times, the strong have ruled the Primordial Wilderness! You want to command the immortals? Fine!"

"First, ask the Chaos Bell in my hand if it agrees!"

Clang—!

Before his words had even faded, Eastern Emperor Taiyi suddenly struck the Chaos Bell above his head!

The terrifying bell toll seemed to come from the ancient Primordial Wilderness itself, powerful enough to shatter the sun and moon and stabilize Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. It instantly resounded throughout heaven and earth!

The invisible sound waves spread across Yingzhou Immortal Island like ripples of apocalypse! Wherever they passed, space solidified and time came to a halt. The immortals' minds shook violently, and those with weaker cultivation were even shaken right out of their bodies, coughing up blood!

East King Duke's expression changed drastically. He could clearly feel that this toll wasn't aimed at everyone. Most of its power had been locked onto him!

The terrifying power that suppressed and ground down everything left even him, a newly advanced Quasi-Sage, gasping for breath!

He had no doubt that if he didn't resist with all his might, he would be humiliated in front of all the immortals, and might even suffer severe injuries!

"You've gone too far!"

East King Duke roared. An Auspicious Cloud appeared above his head, and atop it, a Dragon Head Staff spun rapidly, radiating pure-yang immortal light. It was his accompanying Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure—the Dragon Head Staff!

He poured all his magic power into the staff. A clear dragon's roar rang from its head, transforming into a barrier of pure-yang immortal light that barely blocked the attack before him!

A battle between Quasi-Sages was about to break out at the Immortal Court Grand Ceremony!

At this critical moment!

Hum—! Hum—! Hum—!

Three boundless pressures, each with its own distinct character, descended without warning upon Yingzhou Immortal Island like three divine rainbows piercing heaven and earth!

One was calm and non-interfering, seemingly in harmony with the Great Dao. Wherever it passed, all things fell silent, and even the ripples of Eastern Emperor Taiyi's domineering bell were soothed.

Another proclaimed the laws of Heaven, clear and orderly, with an unquestionable authority that forcibly straightened out the chaotic laws.

The last brimmed with soaring sword intent, sharp and unmatched, as if it could sever everything and destroy all laws. Yet as it descended, it restrained its killing intent and became a mighty, flowing stream!

"It's the Three Pure Ones!"

"Pangu Orthodox Lineage has arrived!"

Every immortal and deity present felt those familiar, supreme auras. Their minds shook, and they bowed in reverence!

As Dao Ancestor Hongjun's personal disciples and foremost listeners in Zixiao Palace, the Three Pure Ones had also been transformed from Pangu's Primordial Spirit and bore Creation Merit. Their status and strength already stood among the highest in the Primordial Wilderness. No one dared to look down on them!

Three figures appeared soundlessly between East King Duke and Eastern Emperor Taiyi.

They were none other than Supreme Clarity Laozi, Jade Clarity Yuanshi, and Upper Clarity Tongtian!

Though the three Daoists merely stood there casually, they seemed to become the center of heaven and earth. Even the domineering toll of Eastern Emperor Taiyi's Chaos Bell appeared to weaken, no longer daring to run rampant.

"Greetings, fellow Daoists."

When Eastern Emperor Taiyi saw the Three Pure Ones arrive, his brow furrowed almost imperceptibly. Still, he drew in the Chaos Bell's power and gave them a slight bow.

Though he was arrogant and considered himself superior, he remained somewhat wary of the unfathomable strength of the Three Pure Ones.