On the jade couch.
Dong Wanggong and West Queen Mother had fought fiercely, cultivating together for a thousand years.
During their dual cultivation, West Queen Mother comprehended the Supreme Yin Law and broke through to Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.
As for Dong Wanggong, he had grasped the wondrous intricacies of the Great Dao Yin-Yang Art. His Yin-Yang Law had advanced to minor achievement, and his combat strength had increased severalfold.
There were now five thousand years left until the Second Lecture at Purple Cloud Palace.
Opening his eyes, Dong Wanggong took out a jade flask. Inside, Pangu Marrow shone with the light of life, and boundless Dao Resonance surrounded him.
"Five thousand years. I hope my Law of Strength can break through!"
"Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique, refine!"
In an instant!
Dong Wanggong swallowed all the Pangu Marrow. Its majestic vitality and the Great Dao of Strength surged through his meridians and flesh, continuously tempering his body.
He closed his eyes, and visions of World Creation appeared within his primordial spirit.
During the Chaos Era, the Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods had emerged.
Great God Pangu stood with the Jade Disk of Creation above his head, the Chaos Green Lotus beneath his feet, and the Pangu Axe in his hand, battling the Three Thousand Chaos Demon Gods with immortal might.
His cultivation had reached the Half-step Primordial Great Dao Realm.
Only by creating the world, transforming Chaos into a new world, could one Prove Dao by Force and attain eternal Great Dao.
The bloody battle erupted, and demon blood stained the void red.
With his own strength, Great God Pangu unleashed a terrifying Kalpa Tribulation. Whether it was the Time Demon God Shichen, the Space Demon God Yangmei, the Immortal Dao Demon God, or the Devil Dao Demon God Luohu, they were all defeated and perished in Chaos.
Only a wisp of primordial spirit escaped and fled into the newly born Primordial World.
Within the void, the giant axe in Great God Pangu's hand cleaved through Chaos and created the world. Each move shattered space, unleashing the rampage of Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water.
"So this is the might of the Half-step Primordial Great Dao Realm?"
"In front of Great God Pangu, my Law of Strength is utterly insignificant. His Great Dao of Strength is the one that truly shatters all laws!"
Dong Wanggong let out a sigh from the depths of his soul.
As the visions of World Creation faded, Dong Wanggong opened his eyes, his gaze lingering with a sense of longing.
His spirit had roamed the Great Void, and he had gained sudden enlightenment of the Great Dao.
It had seemed like a mere moment, yet five thousand years had passed.
"My Law of Strength has reached minor achievement, and my Chaos Demon God Body has been fully perfected. Unless a Saint makes a move, no one can harm me in the slightest!"
"The Second Lecture at Purple Cloud Palace is about to begin. But before then, I should break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm as soon as possible!"
Before the Second Lecture at Purple Cloud Palace, none of the Three Thousand Innate Gods knew how to prove the Quasi-Saint Dao.
When Dong Wanggong broke through, he would surely shock everyone.
[Ding! God-Tier Selection Mission refreshed. The host is now presented with two choices.] [Choice One: Break through to Early-stage Quasi-Saint immediately. Reward: one drop of Pangu's Blood Essence.] [Choice Two: Break through to Early-stage Quasi-Saint in front of the gates of Purple Cloud Palace, humiliating the many petty fools. Reward: Twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls.]
A sexy, alluring older-sister voice rang out within Dong Wanggong's primordial spirit.
"System, you've got one hell of a rotten conscience. Proving the Early-stage Quasi-Saint Dao in front of the gates of Purple Cloud Palace? You're practically forcing me to show off and humiliate people!"
"But I like it! Though I follow the path of prudence, if I don't display the might of my Immortal Emperor, I'll look timid and weak!"
"So I choose option two!"
Dong Wanggong spoke slowly, choosing to break through to Early-stage Quasi-Saint in front of the gates of Purple Cloud Palace.
Pangu's Blood Essence was less effective than Pangu Marrow. A single drop wouldn't improve Dong Wanggong's Law of Strength at all, so he might as well choose the Twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls.
There were thirty-six Sea-Calming Pearls in the Primordial World. Every twelve formed a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, and twenty-four already possessed the might of a Half-step Innate Supreme Treasure.
During the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, Zhao Gongming of the Intercepting Sect had used twelve Sea-Calming Pearls to crush the Heavenly Origin Sect Disciples, demonstrating their offensive power. Each Sea-Calming Pearl also contained the power of a small world, making them extraordinarily wondrous.
If he could gather all thirty-six, they would form a genuine Innate Supreme Treasure.
[Choice successful. Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls!]
As the system's voice faded, the Twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls appeared in Dong Wanggong's hand, gleaming with an exceptionally brilliant, shadowy light.
"Wife, refine these Twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls. They can become your natal treasure when you prove Dao and become a Saint!"
At this, West Queen Mother hesitated. But when she met Dong Wanggong's resolute gaze, she put the Twenty-four Sea-Calming Pearls into her primordial spirit and began refining them with gentle magical power.
As a Grand Unity Three Flowers Twelve Petals, Dong Wanggong's roots and talent were unmatched. West Queen Mother, by comparison, paled beside him. If she wanted to catch up with her husband, she had no choice but to accept his gifts.
After all, the two of them had cultivated together for over a thousand years.
"Thank you, husband!"
West Queen Mother kissed Dong Wanggong, and the two of them soon lost themselves in passion once more.
A short while later.
Thunder rumbled, and dragon might surged without end.
West Queen Mother nestled in Dong Wanggong's arms as the two rode atop Qiongqi's dragon body, heading beyond Chaos.
Meanwhile.
Across the four corners of the land and the Other Shore Starry Sky.
Many Innate Deities rose into the sky, using their divine abilities as they made their way to Purple Cloud Palace to listen to the Dao.
This time, Dao Ancestor Hongjun would lecture on the Path to Quasi-Saint. It was an unparalleled opportunity, and no living being wanted to miss it.
The Wu Race, of course, was an exception.
Among the Twelve Ancestral Witches, only Houtu had grasped a trace of it. So, ignoring Dijiang and the others' attempts to stop her, she resolutely headed to Purple Cloud Palace to listen to the Dao.
In the boundless Chaos, before Purple Cloud Palace.
The crowd stood shoulder to shoulder, packed together.
The mighty figures who could make it to Purple Cloud Palace had all reached at least Mid-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.
The top Innate Deities, such as the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and Eastern Emperor Taiyi, had also reached Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal. Even the Ten Great Yao Saints had reached Late-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.
The forces of the Primordial World were divided and chaotic, and the mighty figures banded together for protection.
But the only power that could truly hold its own was probably the Yao Race Heavenly Court. Dijun led hundreds of Grand Unity Golden Immortals to Purple Cloud Palace, making an imposing entrance.
Even the Three Pure Ones had to show the Yao Race Heavenly Court some deference.
"Roar! Roar! Roar..."
Suddenly, dragons roared, their cries echoing through the void.
Vast dragon might surged out of Chaos and swept toward the many mighty figures at Purple Cloud Palace.
It was Qiongqi!
On the dragon's head, Dong Wanggong had one arm around West Queen Mother's waist. The Myriad Heavens Celebration Cloud floated above his head, and Righteous Qi spread all around him as faint, lingering Immortal Music filled the air.
A faint glow appeared, and Green Lotus Sword Qi trembled.
Dong Wanggong stood atop the Twenty-Four Petal Creation Green Lotus and arrived before Purple Cloud Palace. As for Qiongqi, he was tempering his body in the Chaotic Turbulence, evolving Chaos Divine Thunder.
"Just as I thought. Dong Wanggong got there first and took the Twenty-Four Petal Creation Green Lotus that originally belonged to the Three Pure Ones. It's an Innate Supreme Treasure no less powerful than the Chaos Bell!"
Old Master Taiqing sighed as he looked at the Creation Green Lotus, its faint light glimmering. A trace of unwillingness appeared in his eyes.
Although Dong Wanggong was powerful, taking another's opportunity made him a sworn enemy.
The Three Pure Ones had all reached Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, and Old Master Taiqing had the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Exquisite Pagoda to protect him. In terms of combat strength, they might not be inferior to Dong Wanggong.
"Thankfully, Dong Wanggong hasn't broken through to Quasi-Saint after all this time. Otherwise, we Innate Deities would have nowhere to put our pride. Now we're all Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals, on an even footing."
"What a pity that such a great beauty as West Queen Mother ended up with Dong Wanggong. Heaven really is unfair!"
"Don't even start. West Queen Mother has reached Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, while we're still Mid-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals. Damn, we're completely useless!"
"..."
For a moment, the Innate Deities present were shocked or indignant, their expressions varied. They all seemed extremely wary of Dong Wanggong's arrival.
Sensing their emotions, Dong Wanggong remained utterly calm and made no move.
Especially when he saw the fire in Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi's eyes, he merely glanced at them dismissively, then found a spot and sat cross-legged atop the Creation Green Lotus.
"Brother, Dong Wanggong's opportunities are truly incredible. First, Dao Ancestor granted him the Myriad Heavens Celebration Cloud. Then, he refined the Chaos Gourd at Buzhou Mountain, and now the Creation Green Lotus protects him."
"Why don't we find a chance to approach him and learn more about him?"
Nuwa spoke softly, her eyes seeming to hold a profound meaning.
Dong Wanggong was far too mysterious.
Yet it was precisely that air of mystery that drew Nuwa's thoughts to him, making her want to get closer to him and study the Great Dao together.
"The situation in the Primordial World is turbulent. If I, as your elder brother, played matchmaker and you and Dong Wanggong joined hands in marriage, what would you think?"
"I've already turned down the Yao Race Heavenly Court's invitation. If Dong Wanggong is willing to form an alliance with us, then you and I won't have to suffer, caught between the Wu Race and the Yao Race!"
Fuxi looked at Nuwa with interest. Her ears and cheeks instantly flushed pink.
Nuwa's skin was as smooth as ice and her bones as fine as jade; she was a beauty who could make fish sink and geese fall, the moon hide and flowers blush. Her breathing grew slightly unsteady, and her ample chest rose and fell.
To her surprise, she was tempted by Fuxi's suggestion!
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