Exchange of Spiritual Treasures, the Four Symbols Spirit Pearls
After Donghua comprehended the Heavenly Tribulation Banner and successfully grasped the power of Heavenly Tribulation, he discovered that this spiritual treasure was created specifically for Heavenly Tribulation.
For the Primordial World to maintain normal development, the tribulations of cultivators are indispensable.
This is not something that can be changed by human effort, because it is an essential process in the process of transforming the Primordial World from chaos to order.
Heavenly tribulations can make cultivators more reverent towards the Heavenly Dao, the heavens and earth, and life—that is, reverence for the Heaven, Earth, and Human Daos!
Therefore, the appearance of the Heavenly Tribulation is only a matter of time, and there should be two reasons for its appearance.
One is the change in spiritual energy. When the Innate Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth becomes less and less, the heavenly tribulation should appear.
Secondly, there is the Heavenly Tribulation Banner, which was created in response to the Heavenly Tribulation. It contains the Heavenly Tribulation Great Dao and can Tongtian to form tribulation lightning.
Since the West Queen Mother cultivates the Heavenly Punishment Great Dao, she is the best candidate to establish the Heavenly Tribulation.
The Heavenly Tribulation Banner could only bring him merit, but in the hands of the West Queen Mother, it could not only bring him merit but also help him achieve his own Great Dao.
Thinking of this, Donghua took out the Heavenly Tribulation Banner, handed it to the West Queen Mother, and explained it to her.
The West Queen Mother took the Heavenly Tribulation Banner with a puzzled expression. Her primordial spirit immersed itself in it, and the Heavenly Punishment Great Dao of her body began to operate automatically. The Heavenly Tribulation Banner also emitted boundless dark light, and the power of the Heavenly Tribulation spread, turning into flashing lightning.
Upon seeing this, Donghua said, "This treasure is indeed suitable for your path to enlightenment. It is truly the will of Heavenly Dao that you, my junior sister, are destined to have this opportunity."
After some investigation, the West Queen Mother realized that this treasure was indeed suitable for her own path, and she was very excited.
"Brother, the Heavenly Tribulation Banner is Top-tier Innate Spiritual Treasure, far too precious for me to accept."
Donghua smiled and stroked the West Queen Mother's beautiful hair.
"We are Dao Companion, originally one, so why distinguish between you and me? What is mine is yours."
"If you truly feel bad about it, then lend me your Plain Cloud World Banner for a while. I need to study it and see if I can collect all Five Directional Banners. We need a treasure comparable to a supreme treasure."
Upon hearing this, the West Queen Mother readily handed the Plain Cloud World Banner to Donghua.
"Yes, the Innate Supreme Treasure are truly powerful, but collecting all Five Directional Banners is incredibly difficult. I once tried to collect them all, but I found it was simply impossible, so I gave up."
Donghua accepted the cloud flag indifferently and said, "It doesn't matter. It all depends on fate and opportunity. Maybe I'm destined for it!"
"Yes, I believe in my brother."
"Ha ha..."
The two were laughing and joking around.
The Great Commander of Fate, standing to the side, was caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to leave or stay.
But in the end, he said, "Your Majesty, during your period of seclusion, the Dragon Clan's Candle Dragon has sought you out three times, saying he has important matters to discuss!"
"Candle Dragon?"
Donghua asked, puzzled. He couldn't understand what Candle Dragon could possibly want from him.
"Summon him to come, and then summon everyone in the Purple Mansion. I have important news to announce."
"Yes, sir!"
As the West Queen Mother watched the departing Great Commander of Fate, she said to Donghua, "Brother, you are truly blessed to have such a person to assist you; your great undertaking is sure to succeed!"
Donghua looked at the West Queen Mother, feeling that she had been misunderstanding him all along, and then changed his tone, saying:
"What's the big deal or small deal? You are my greatest achievement."
"Is it good karma, bad karma, or something else?" The West Queen Mother seemed indifferent.
"Whether it's good or evil, it's everything, as long as it's you, and only you, it's all acceptable!"
Upon hearing this, the West Queen Mother was overjoyed. Although she was Innate Deities and a Great Powers -Quasi-Saint, she was still very pleased.
Over the long course of life, feelings are merely a seasoning; true companionship requires shared ideals and harmony, which is the most important thing for Dao Companion.
"So what is Houtu to you? Last time you broke through the pass, you had to come to West Kunlun to help, and you didn't even want to see me, you just left after the battle."
"(╯°□°)╯"
Inside the main hall, Candle Dragon led Ao Guang, Ao Run, Ao Qin, and Ao Shun into the hall.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"No need for formalities!"
Donghua looked at the five people. Although he didn't know exactly what was going on, he could roughly guess what it was.
Candle Dragon spoke, "Your Majesty, since the fall of the Four Seas Dragon Kings of our Dragon Clan, the position of Dragon King has been vacant, and we are unable to handle all matters. We humbly request Your Majesty's guidance."
Donghua chuckled upon hearing this. This Candle Dragon, with his thick eyebrows and large eyes, was actually playing such a trick on him.
"Since when have you Candle Dragon, resorted to such tricks? By bringing them here today, haven't you already chosen the Dragon King? Besides, the Purple Mansion and the Dragon Clan are merely allies; I don't care who becomes the Dragon King!"
Donghua paused here, looked at Candle Dragon again, and said softly:
"Congratulations, though. Your Divine Dao cultivation has now broken through to the Mid Quasi-Saint, and judging from your solid foundation, you still have a good chance of advancing further."
Upon hearing this, Candle Dragon felt no joy, only sullenness and helplessness. After a long while, he slowly recounted the story of Ying Long's reincarnation.
Donghua was also quite shocked after hearing this. He really didn't expect Ying Long to have such courage. You know, with Hongjun merging with the Dao, it will be even more difficult to achieve the Mid Quasi-Saint.
Each breakthrough in a major realm requires a large amount of merit and fortune to support the breakthrough. After being reincarnated Ying Long, he could only awaken his memories of this life and achieve the body of Ying Long by breaking through to the Daluo Golden Immortal.
However, with the changes in the world, Ying Long, after his reincarnation, was no longer Innate Deities, making cultivation even more difficult.
"Ying Long is truly a seeker of the Dao, his heart set on the path is unwavering, I am no match for him!"
Candle Dragon sighed and said, "I admire his dedication to the Dao, but for the Dragon Clan, he deserted when he was most needed. He is a sinner, and that will never change."
Donghua didn't comment on this point; everyone has different pursuits, so it's impossible to say who is right and who is wrong.
"Your Majesty, the matter of the Four Seas Dragon Kings is a minor matter. My main purpose in coming here is for the Dragon Clan."
Candle Dragon finished speaking, he took out the Blazing Light Banner of Earth Separation and presented it with both hands.
"Your Majesty, I, Candle Dragon, representing the Dragon Clan, am willing to follow you and submit to the Purple Mansion. From this day forward, the Dragon Clan will be Your Majesty's sword, and will fight alongside you to conquer the Nine Heavens and dominate the Primordial Wilderness!"
Donghua felt a headache coming on when he heard this. This was exactly the same as what happened with the Phoenix Clan back then; they had both offered something he couldn't refuse.
The Candle Dragon submitted to him and the Dragon Clan submitted to him are two completely different things. Last time Candle Dragon submitted to him only on his own behalf, not on behalf of the Dragon Clan. The Dragon Clan and Purple Mansion were still merely allies.
He was genuinely afraid of the Innate Three Races. The last time the fortune was passed down to the Phoenix Clan, he still felt heartache when he thought about it.
If the Dragon Clan were to accept the followers of the Dragon Clan, they would inevitably lose their Purple Mansion Destiny and Fortune to compensate for some of the Dragon Clan's karma.
This is something he doesn't want to do!
But he genuinely needed the Blazing Light Banner of Earth Separation.
It's true that every gain comes with a loss!
"Don't mention conquering the heavens and dominating the Primordial Wilderness again; that's not my ambition."
"As for the matter of the Dragon Clan submitting, I cannot agree to it for the time being!"
Upon hearing this, Candle Dragon was startled and quickly said, "Your Majesty, the Dragon Clan truly submits to Your Majesty. Whatever Your Majesty's will may be, we are willing to follow Your Majesty."
"As long as Your Majesty does not betray the Dragon Clan, the Dragon Clan will never betray you. Anyone who dares to disobey will be punished by Heaven and Earth!"
The more sincere Candle Dragon was, the more troubled Donghua became.
He then looked at Candle Dragon, exuding an aura that suppressed Candle Dragon, his Dharma Eye fixed on him, and a Bagua symbol standing behind him.
"Candle Dragon, a great battle is about to ensue in the Purple Mansion, which could even lead to its annihilation. Is your Dragon Clan still willing to join?"
Upon hearing this, Candle Dragon replied without hesitation, "Your Majesty, since the Dragon Clan is willing to follow you, we are willing to face any calamity with you and will never back down."
Now that the topic has come to this, Donghua stopped being coy, since both sides have their own needs, and it wouldn't be good to ask any further questions.
He then withdrew his imposing aura, stepped forward, took the Blazing Light Banner of Earth Separation, and helped the five people up.
"I have agreed to the Dragon Clan's submission and homage, but I cannot help Dragon Clan alleviate their karma right now, because a great battle is about to take place in the Purple Mansion, and I need to gather my fortune."
Upon hearing this, Candle Dragon laughed heartily and said, "As long as Your Majesty has the Dragon Clan in your heart, none of this matters."
Donghua laughed heartily, patted Candle Dragon on the shoulder, and said, "Since the Dragon Clan follows me, then every member of the Dragon Clan is one of my Donghua. Since you are all willing to risk your lives for me, then you are all my brothers. How could I possibly favor one over the other?"
"Ha ha..."
Both of them burst into laughter.
Donghua looked at Ao Guang and the others. These four were the Four Seas Dragon Kings of the Seas in later generations. They were also prominent figures in later generations, having participated in every major calamity, although their appearances were never very good.
They were active in the Primordial Wilderness during the time of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, established alliances with the human race, and created totem images.
The Investiture of the Gods began with the death of Investiture of the Gods, the Ao Bing of the East Sea, which led to the rise of Nezha, the Great God of the Three Altars Sea Assembly.
During the Journey to the Journey to the West, he was also a gift of treasures, as he gave Sun Wukong the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel), a magical artifact, and a set of armor, which contributed to the Great Merit Spiritual Treasure Equal to Heaven's fame.
Ao Guang and the other three may not be particularly strong, but their social skills are definitely exceptional. It's worth noting that almost all the famous people of later generations had connections with the Dragon Clan.
Nezha, Yang Jian, Sun Wukong, and others can all be described as the darlings of heaven and earth, possessing great fortune.
Now that he has accepted the Dragon Clan's submission, he must make a gesture.
"Ao Guang, Ao Run, Ao Qin, Ao Shun, I remember you four. You are all very good. You have the bodies of True Dragon and your talents are also quite good. You also achieved excellent results in the last Purple Mansion Grand Competition."
The four men quickly replied, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. We are ashamed!"
Donghua smiled. His words earlier were not just empty talk; he genuinely believed that the group had considerable talent.
During his several sermons in the Purple Mansion, the four of them performed quite well. However, due to the karma of the Dragon Clan, their cultivation stagnated after reaching the Grand Unity. All that remained was to hone their skills over time, and their greatest achievement in the future would be that of Daluo Golden Immortal.
Thinking of this, Donghua took out four spirit pearls and handed them to the four people, saying:
"These are the Hunyuan Four Symbols Pearl, High-grade Spirit Treasure. I refined them in my spare time. The four beads combined can form the Four Symbols Great Array."
"I bestow these gifts upon you today for two reasons: first, to grant you the title of Four Seas Dragon Kings; and second, to mark your tens of thousands of years in the Purple Mansion as a parting gift. I hope that you will cultivate diligently and treat the Dragon Clan kindly in the future!"
The four people respectfully accepted the spirit pearl and prostrated themselves in worship:
"Your Majesty, we thank you for your great kindness!"
P. S.: This is the last chapter. Today is another 10,000 words a day, it's not easy! Brothers, please support me with some votes.