Hongjun Attains Sainthood, Primordial Measure Ruler!

"High above the Nine Heavens, seated on a cushion, he comprehends the true Dao."

"Beyond Heaven and Earth, before the Yellow and Dark, I shall be the honored master of the sect."

"Pangu gave birth to the Great Polarity, from which Two Forms and Four Symbols followed."

"Leader of the Mystic Gate, one breath transforms into Hongjun."

An omen manifested, creating and transforming all living beings.

Beyond the chaos of the heavens, a palace shone with purple light, immortal energy swirling around it.

A saint's phantom gazed down upon the Primordial World, his face kind and benevolent, his divine essence holy and approachable.

As the Dao Sound flowed between heaven and earth, countless living beings fell into enlightenment.

Just by looking at the phantom of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, they comprehended the Heavenly Dao, sparing themselves ten thousand years of cultivation.

In an instant!

Purple light surged, and spiritual rain fell.

The Primordial World was filled with countless auspicious signs blessing all living beings.

In the Western Land.

Where the earth veins had once been completely destroyed, a trace of life force now evolved, repairing the ravaged mountains, rivers, and lakes.

The four directions of the world were now also brimming with vitality.

Spiritual herbs took form, immortal cranes soared into the sky, and many enlightened beings gained intelligence, breaking through to great realms.

"Is this what a saint is?"

East King Duke looked up to the sky, gazing at the phantom of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Just that saintly might alone was beyond his ability to match.

"I am Hongjun, destined by Heaven to become a saint. I have obtained the Jade Disk of Creation and comprehended the supreme immortal Dao."

"Today, I have attained the Dao and gained the fruit of sainthood. I wish to teach and transform the living beings of the Primordial World. Three thousand years from now, I shall preach the Dao at the Purple Cloud Palace."

"Those with affinity may all come to listen."

As the faint Dao Sound faded away, Dao Ancestor Hongjun withdrew his saintly might.

The Three Thousand Innate Gods and the myriad races all broke out in cold sweat, their bodies trembling.

Too terrifying!

Just now, it felt as if they had already died once.

[Ding!]

[God-Tier Selection Mission refreshed!]

Just as East King Duke was deep in thought, the system's voice rang out in his mind.

[Option One: Go to the Purple Cloud Palace to listen to the sermon and occupy a cushion. Reward: Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Eastern Green Lotus Treasure Banner.]

[Option Two: Stay steady and do not go out, secluding yourself for cultivation. Reward: Twelve Sea-Calming Pearls.]

[Option Three: Dao Ancestor Hongjun's sermon can help the host comprehend the Dao. Go to the Purple Cloud Palace to listen, but do not occupy a seat. Reward: Postnatal Merit Supreme Treasure, the Primordial Measure Ruler.]

This time, there were actually three choices!

East King Duke's expression was cautious, but he quickly formed a plan.

Steadiness is not cowardice!

At the Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, with Grand Unity Three Flowers Twelve Petals.

With such a foundation and cultivation level, there was no reason to be trapped on Penglai Immortal Island.

The Dao is about striving; without desire, one cannot be firm.

Moreover, he also wanted to witness the brilliance of the many top-tier Innate Gods.

"This Emperor chooses option three!"

"The Postnatal Supreme Treasure, the Primordial Measure Ruler, is a peerless offensive treasure. Its power is in no way inferior to Innate Supreme Treasures like the Pangu Banner or the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation."

"With this treasure, This Emperor can unleash his strongest combat strength."

East King Duke spoke, a slight smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

Within the Primordial World, both realms and spiritual treasures had their own hierarchical divisions.

The realms were divided into: Earth Immortal, Heavenly Immortal, True Immortal, Mysterious Immortal, Golden Immortal, Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, Quasi-Saint (Golden Immortal of the Origin), Heavenly Dao Saint (Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin).

Nine is the ultimate number, twelve is perfection.

Above the Heavenly Dao Saint, there were three more realms.

Great Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin, Limitless Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin, and the Primordial Great Dao Realm.

During the Chaos Era, the Great God Pangu was half a step into the Primordial Great Dao Realm, but unfortunately, he died in the World-Opening Tribulation, and the remaining Chaos Demon Gods were also nearly all killed.

As for spiritual treasures, they were divided into Innate and Postnatal, with four grades: Low-grade, Mid-grade, High-grade, and Top-grade.

Above top-grade innate spiritual treasures are innate supreme treasures, of which there are no more than a handful.

Above top-grade postnatal spiritual treasures are postnatal merit supreme treasures.

In the Primordial Wilderness, there are only two postnatal merit supreme treasures.

One is Old Master Taiqing's Heaven and Earth Mystic Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, and the other is the Primordial Measure Ruler.

[Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Primordial Measure Ruler!]

A flash of mysterious light appeared.

A purple-golden mysterious ruler landed in East King Duke's hand.

Great Dao divine marks flickered faintly, merit virtue golden light shimmered, heavy as a thousand jun, vast and ethereal.

"What a fine spiritual treasure!"

"System products are always top-notch—no need to refine or refine restrictions. Truly wonderful!"

East King Duke gripped the Primordial Measure Ruler tightly and lightly swung it toward the Eastern Sea.

In an instant!

The Yin-Yang Law ran rampant, and a purple-golden light abruptly fell upon the sea's surface.

Boom!

Seawater surged apart, raising billions of zhang of towering waves, surging and violent.

Countless spatial rifts devoured everything, and the entire Eastern Sea seemed to plunge into destruction.

It could not even withstand a single strike from East King Duke!

"Still!"

East King Duke waved his jade sleeve, and the Yin-Yang Taiji Dao Intent swept lightly across, calming the violent energy.

Deep within Penglai Immortal Island.

East King Duke stepped on auspicious clouds and landed beside a towering tree ten thousand zhang tall.

Its trunk stood straight, and law inscriptions flickered on its leaves.

It soared into the clouds, emitting extreme innate spiritual qi, while at the crown, immortal fruits were hidden within the spiritual qi.

"The top-grade innate spiritual root Yellow Middle Plum—this is the only gift the Great Dao has bestowed upon This Emperor."

"It's a pity that Fangzhang Island and Yingzhou Island have yet to emerge. Even with This Emperor's profound cultivation, I cannot discern their locations. Otherwise, the harvest would be greater."

Within the Primordial Wilderness, there are the Ten Top-grade Innate Spiritual Roots.

The Yellow Middle Plum can definitely be considered the foremost among the Ten Top-grade Innate Spiritual Roots.

Each fruit possesses heaven-defying fortune. Even the Nine-Revolutions Golden Elixir refined by Old Master Taiqing cannot compare to the Yellow Middle Plum.

It blooms once per Yuan Hui, bears fruit once per Yuan Hui, and ripens once per Yuan Hui. In three Yuan Hui, only nine spiritual fruits are produced.

Its flowers resemble lotus blossoms, and its fruits resemble pearl stamens. Both flowers and fruits bear the two Great Dao divine marks "Yellow Middle," hence it is called the Yellow Middle Plum.

Consuming a Yellow Middle Plum can instantly elevate one to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

As for side effects, they are negligible for top-tier innate deities.

If someone of ordinary talent consumes it, they will never break through their shackles for the rest of their life. Even with great perseverance, their cultivation will not advance in the slightest.

East King Duke picked the nine Yellow Middle Plums, placed them in a jade box, and casually took one to taste.

It melted upon entering his mouth!

Rich innate spiritual qi nourished his flesh, expanded his meridians, and consolidated his foundation.

"System, open the panel!"

East King Duke said softly, and soon a purple screen appeared before his eyes.

[God-tier Choice System]

[Host: East King Duke]

[Cultivation: Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal]

[Flower of Zenith Heaven: Twelve Grades]

[Technique: Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique]

[Laws: Yin-Yang Law (Entry), Law of Strength (Entry)]

[Spiritual Treasure: Postnatal Merit Supreme Treasure Primordial Measure Ruler]

[Spiritual Root: Top-grade Innate Spiritual Root Yellow Middle Plum]

"This Emperor is still a pauper. With this foundation, proving Dao and becoming a saint is still far from enough!"

"It's better to head to Purple Cloud Palace to hear the Dao lectures and strive to break through to Quasi-Saint early, advancing the Yin-Yang Law and the Law of Strength to the Minor Accomplishment realm."

In the Primordial Wilderness, laws are divided into four levels.

Entry, Minor Layer, Major Completion, Perfection.

Entry, Lesser Stage, Great Accomplishment, Perfection.

Corresponding to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, early Quasi-Saint, late Quasi-Saint, and peak Quasi-Saint.

These correspond to Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, Early-stage Quasi-Saint, Late Quasi-Saint, and Quasi-Saint Peak.

Upon reaching the peak of Quasi-Saint, to seek enlightenment and attain Hunyuan, one must transform their law into a Dao Principle and enter the Chaotic Void to temper their mana, thereby achieving sainthood through law.

Once one reaches Quasi-Saint Peak, to certify the Dao and attain Hunyuan, one must transform Laws into Dao Principles, enter the Chaos Void to temper one's mana, and only then can one become a sage through the Laws.

Dao Principles are the principles of the Great Dao.

Dao Principles are the laws of the Great Dao.

As for the beings of the Primordial World, aside from the current Dao Ancestor Hongjun, all cultivate under the laws of the Heavenly Dao.

As for the beings of the Primordial Wilderness, aside from the current Dao Ancestor Hongjun, all cultivate the laws under the Heavenly Dao.

The Dao of Dong Wang Gong encompasses the three thousand laws, embracing all rivers and containing all things.

East King Duke's Dao is the Three Thousand Laws, the way of the sea embracing all rivers, encompassing all things.

The three thousand Great Daos all return to my body.

The Three Thousand Great Daos all return to this one's body.

I am the three thousand Great Daos, manifesting the myriad realms, the universe, and the cosmos—invincible in this world!

I am the Three Thousand Great Daos, evolving the Myriad Worlds, the cosmos, the universe—invincible in this world!

Of course, that day is still far off!

Of course, that day is still far off!

"It is time to go to Zixiao Palace to listen to the teachings."

"It is time to go to the Purple Cloud Palace and listen to the lecture."

"Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Grand Supreme Laozi, the Golden Crow brothers... This Primordial World is truly an intoxicating great era!"

"Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Old Master Taiqing, the Golden Crow Brothers... This Primordial Wilderness is truly an intoxicating great era!"

The path is long and arduous, the Great Dao is endless!

The Dao is obstructed and long; the Great Dao is endless!

Dong Wang Gong's path of cultivation is immensely long, fraught with difficulties and obstacles, but as long as the Dao heart remains unextinguished, the Great Dao endures forever.

East King Duke's path of cultivation is immeasurably long, fraught with hardships and obstacles, but as long as the Dao heart remains undying, the Great Dao endures forever.

With immortal resonance flowing, he soared into the air, crossing billions of miles of void.

Immortal Charm swirling, he soared into the air, crossing billions of miles of void.

The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were all beneath his feet.

The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were all beneath his feet.

Through the starry sky, he saw the faint purple light within the Chaotic Void.

Through the starry sky, he saw the faint purple light within the Chaos Void.

It was precisely Zixiao Palace!

It was the Purple Cloud Palace!