Establishing a Heart for Heaven and Earth

Donghua rose from the Emperor's Seat and dismissed the dancing Fairy Palace Maids.

"Everyone, Taiyuan seems to be drunk, actually saying that the Demon Race Heavenly Court and the Twelve Demon Gods are not worth worrying about."

"Think of me, Donghua. Since my transformation, what contributions have I made to the Primordial World? What merit have I earned for Heaven and Earth? What virtue and ability do I have to hold the position of Heavenly Emperor?"

"Those whose virtue does not match their position will surely face disaster. The Primordial World does not lack a ruler of Heaven and Earth; what it lacks are those who have made great contributions to the Primordial World, those who can enlighten living beings and spread the Saintly Path widely, and those who love all living beings in the Primordial World."

"Today, all the leaders of my Purple Mansion are here, so it's a good time to discuss the future of the Purple Mansion?"

Donghua no longer held back his opinions. If it weren't for Grand Origin Immortal Lord's words, he could have subtly influenced everyone.

Cultivate diligently and do not participate in the struggle for supremacy.

But Taiyuan's words today, spoken so directly, had swayed almost everyone present.

He had to step forward. Previously, he had been reluctant to speak so plainly due to pride, but now, he could not.

"My Purple Mansion is located above the East Sea, the dwelling of the Three Islands and Ten Continents, a veritable paradise. My Purple Mansion cultivators are devoted to pure cultivation, and I believe this is excellent."

"However, pure cultivation will not lead to becoming a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal or a Quasi-Saint. Those with aspirations in my Purple Mansion should venture out and temper themselves on the Primordial Continent. Those who prefer pure cultivation can continue to practice on the Three Islands."

"We cultivators, upon reaching the Golden Immortal Realm, can live as long as Heaven and Earth. The Primordial World sustains Immortals and Gods, yet they offer nothing in return to Heaven and Earth."

"Cultivation is also the cultivation of the heart. We cannot be confined to the Three Islands and Ten Continents; we must venture out. I do not demand great achievements for the Purple Mansion in the future, but I hope that every cultivator in the Purple Mansion can contribute to the Primordial World and its beings."

"We must be different from other forces. We will not contend for supremacy over Heaven and Earth; we will only seek to be contributors, to establish a heart for Heaven and Earth."

"Everyone, what are your thoughts?"

After speaking, Donghua looked at everyone, his face displaying majesty.

It was necessary to properly "guide" these fellows who lived for eons, lest they truly develop ambitions for supremacy and drag themselves into the mire.

"Your words, Imperial Sovereign, are like thunder in my ears. I am deeply impressed and wish to be a person who contributes to the Primordial World."

The first person stepped forward, but Donghua was surprised to see that it was the Barefoot Immortal.

The Barefoot Immortal transformed on Mount Fangzhang Island. When Donghua first formed the Purple Mansion to resist the Demonic Path Cultivators, he was the first to step forward and participate.

He could be considered a true veteran of the Purple Mansion.

Yet, Donghua could not see through this person.

From his past life memories, the Barefoot Immortal was still alive during the Journey to the West, a guest of honor in the Heavenly Court, with the cultivation of a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.

And the people in this hall, Donghua had not heard of their existence in later generations.

This indicated that the Barefoot Immortal had survived the subsequent destruction of the Purple Mansion.

However, the current Barefoot Immortal was already at the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal cultivation level. Had he not broken through to the Quasi-Saint realm after so long?

Donghua stopped thinking about these matters. Regardless of the Barefoot Immortal's intentions, he was confident in suppressing him.

"Imperial Sovereign, I also agree."

"Agree..."

In an instant, the hall responded with a chorus of agreement.

Donghua was very pleased to see this and turned to look at Grand Origin Immortal Lord, his expression seeming to say, "Brother, it's up to you now, quickly state your position."

Grand Origin Immortal Lord stood up and said loudly, "Your words, Imperial Sovereign, are truly insightful. I agree and am willing to be the first to leave the Purple Mansion."

"Hmm? What's going on, little brother? You're not going to hold out anymore?" Donghua found it hard to believe. He had originally thought he would have to continue "persuading" him, but unexpectedly, he surrendered so quickly.

"Good, good, good! Everyone, let's continue drinking."

"Come, let the music play and the dancing continue."

With everyone's opinions aligned, Donghua was naturally overjoyed.

Donghua roamed the River of Destiny, searching for desires and obsessions, gathering them, then experiencing them, and slowly refining them to begin the practice of Slaying the Corpse.

At the same time, in Grand Origin Immortal Lord's palace.

Several people were sitting together, seemingly discussing something.

"Immortal Lord, have we truly given up persuading the Imperial Sovereign to contend for the position of Heavenly Emperor?"

"Yes, Immortal Lord. Our backgrounds and origins are all ordinary. We don't seek to achieve Hunyuan, but we do want to become Great Powers and experience the might of a Quasi-Saint. To do so, we can only rely on the Destiny and Fortune of Heaven and Earth. With the blessing of Destiny and Fortune, we have a chance to advance further."

"Fellow Daoist Taiyuan, the Imperial Sovereign has already clearly stated at the banquet that he will no longer contend for supremacy in the Primordial World. What else can we do?"

The few of them chattered incessantly.

Taiyuan, however, seemed unconcerned, his face full of smiles. He stroked his long beard, holding it between his thumb and forefingers.

"You are all shallow. You don't even grasp the deeper meaning of the Imperial Sovereign. How can you achieve great things if you are so rash?"

After hearing Taiyuan's words, the few of them became even more confused. They looked at each other and realized they were all the same, completely bewildered.

"Please, Immortal Lord, explain."

"You all haven't guessed the Imperial Sovereign's true intentions."

"None of us thought highly of the Yao Race and the Demon God Race back then, which is why we came to the Purple Mansion to follow His Majesty King Dong. But we must admit that the influence of these two races is indeed powerful now, especially in terms of high-end combat power."

"After listening to the Imperial Sovereign today, I instantly understood that the Imperial Sovereign has decided to replace the Demon Race Heavenly Court."

"But the time is not ripe yet. We need to develop slowly and avoid clashing with the two races."

"The Imperial Sovereign is truly a great talent. This humble Daoist is extremely impressed."

After listening, the few people understood even less, becoming even more bewildered.

Their expressions seemed to say, "Are we listening to the same conversation?"

Taiyuan, with a teacherly air, said, "After the Imperial Sovereign returned from listening to the Dao, he preached the Dao to all the sentient beings of the Purple Mansion. Through this preaching, our Purple Mansion Faction will surely experience explosive growth."

"Afterward, the Imperial Sovereign also clearly stated that he had selfish motives for preaching the Dao, that it was for himself. If the Imperial Sovereign truly didn't want to be the Heavenly Emperor, why would he preach the Dao? And how could it be for himself? He must have seen that the strength of our Purple Mansion members is low, and only by preaching the Dao can their strength be improved in a short time to contend with the two races."

After listening, the few people nodded in agreement. After all, that was preaching the Dao. If he didn't want to become the Heavenly Emperor for himself, how could he so easily preach the Dao?

"What's more, the Imperial Sovereign said at the banquet that 'those who are not worthy of their position will surely bring disaster,' isn't this a perfect description of Di Jun now? If His Majesty is not qualified, then what right does Di Jun have to rule Heaven and Earth?"

"Therefore, the Imperial Sovereign proposed contributing to the Primordial World and establishing a heart for Heaven and Earth."

"Truly a great talent. I was still thinking about how to break through the current influence of the two races, but the Imperial Sovereign already had a plan and directly provided the answer."

"That is to go out. He said it was for us to gain experience, but if it is for experience, then there will inevitably be conflict. What is the biggest conflict in the Primordial World now? It is the two races attacking the Myriad Races of the Primordial World, fighting for territory and resources?"

"We should go out and help them, using the guise of gaining experience, using the guise of contributing to the Primordial World to help them, and then win over their hearts. When the time is right, we can contend with the Demon Race Heavenly Court."

"Isn't this good enough?"

After listening, the few people's faces turned red with excitement.

One of them slapped his thigh directly: "Good, good, good! The Imperial Sovereign is indeed a great talent."

"Fellow Daoist understands the Imperial Sovereign's intentions. We are impressed."

"The Imperial Sovereign is a great talent. We did not pledge allegiance in vain."

The few people quickly offered flattery, as if they could already see the dawn of victory.

"I didn't expect you, Taiyuan, to also understand the Imperial Sovereign's deeper meaning. If I had known this, I wouldn't have come on this trip."

As he spoke, a person walked in from outside, his chest bare. It was the Barefoot Immortal.

"What do you mean by that, Fellow Daoist? Why do you have time to visit me today?"

Taiyuan rose to greet him. Rather than a welcome, it was more like a defense. Their conversation today was private and absolutely could not be known by the two races. He did not trust the Barefoot Immortal.

"I originally thought you, Taiyuan, only knew about vying for dominance in the Primordial World and didn't understand the dangers involved, only blindly persuading the Imperial Sovereign. Fortunately, the Imperial Sovereign is wise and righteous and was not successfully persuaded by you," said the Barefoot Immortal, fanning himself with his palm-leaf fan.

Don't underestimate this palm-leaf fan; it is the High-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure Wusheng Mie.

"Hearing your words, Fellow Daoist, do you also agree with our Purple Mansion going out?" Taiyuan quickly asked.

"Whether the Purple Mansion goes out or not is not up to us to decide. It was destined that we would go out from the moment the Imperial Sovereign was enfeoffed as the Head of Male Immortals. However, it depends on how we go out."

"Like you said before, that's not going out, that's seeking death."

The Barefoot Immortal criticized Taiyuan without reservation.

"Hahahaha, I was superficial before. Since the Great Immortal also has this intention, why don't we sit down and discuss it?"

The few people sat on cushions and began to discuss the Dao.