Inside the Zixiao Palace.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun wore a calm expression as he looked at the Three Thousand Innate Gods seated below him. Immortal Dao fortune swirled around him, vast and unfathomable.
"Dao Ancestor, please don't!"
Inside the hall, led by Zhunti and Jieyin, many of the Innate Deities wailed and prostrated themselves before Dao Ancestor Hongjun, looking utterly loyal and respectful toward their teacher.
Seeing this, Dong Wanggong let out a soft sigh.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun's merging with the Dao was inevitable—the Grand Dao's rules!
It could not be defied!
"The Great Dao is fifty, while Heaven's evolution yields forty-nine, with one escaping!"
"My mind is made up. I will merge with the Dao, so do not try to stop me!"
"Heavenly Dao Golden Wheel, merge!"
Suddenly, Dao Ancestor Hongjun cried out, as if he had attained perfect freedom.
The Three Thousand Laws, the Immortal Dao Principles, and the Power of Heavenly Dao all appeared. Countless visions unfolded behind Dao Ancestor Hongjun, while the Heavenly Dao Golden Wheel revolved, radiating supreme majesty.
Immediately afterward, Dao Ancestor Hongjun merged with the Heavenly Dao Golden Wheel. His body and even his primordial spirit fused with the Heavenly Dao Rules. His warm aura faded, replaced by the merciless nature of Heaven.
"Dao Ancestor, your mercy is boundless!"
The many Innate Deities saluted in the direction where the Heavenly Dao Golden Wheel had vanished. A surge of immortal energy swept through, and everyone appeared in Chaos, with no trace of the Zixiao Palace remaining before them.
After a long while, the Innate Deities gradually dispersed, returning to their dojos to cultivate in seclusion.
"Husband, where are you going now?"
"Why not consummate your marriage with Sister Yaochi first?"
Nuwa walked up to Dong Wanggong with Yaochi following behind her. Yaochi's face was flushed, and even her fair neck had taken on a rosy hue.
She was so lovely she seemed to drip with allure, captivating the soul!
"Yaochi, greetings, Husband!"
With her head lowered demurely, Yaochi gave Dong Wanggong a small bow. Every movement betrayed her shyness and unease.
For countless years, she had lived in seclusion in the Zixiao Palace, where the only beings she had interacted with were Dao Ancestor Hongjun and Haotian Boy. She still couldn't relax around Dong Wanggong.
"You don't have to be so reserved. Now that Dao Ancestor has merged with the Dao, you are my Dao Companion. From now on, we'll cultivate together and bring blessings to the Primordial Wilderness!"
"As for consummating our marriage..."
Dong Wanggong considered it, but a voice suddenly interrupted him.
"Daoist Friend Dong Wanggong, now that the three lectures at the Zixiao Palace are over, why not come to Buzhou Mountain and discuss the Dao with the Twelve Ancestral Witches?"
"Don't tell me you're already eager to hold your little bride in your arms, bask in the warmth of her soft embrace, and rest your head on a beauty's lap!"
"If you ask me, the Primordial Wilderness is a battlefield for true men. You'd be better off cultivating with the Twelve Ancestral Witches and comprehending the rules of the Great Dao. Otherwise, one day you'll exhaust your primordial yang and end up weak and frail!"
Dijiang walked up to Dong Wanggong and spoke in a booming voice.
The other Ancestral Witches, like Zhu Jiuyin, Zhu Rong, and Gong Gong, quickly nodded in agreement. They were the real men, after all!
At this, Nuwa and West Queen Mother exchanged glances. An invisible resentment turned toward Dijiang. They didn't want their husband to lose interest in women and become like Ancestor Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi, the best of friends.
[Ding!] [God-Tier Selection Mission refreshed. Two choices are now available to the host:] [Choice One: Immediately consummate your marriage with Yaochi and cultivate the Great Dao Yin-Yang Art. Reward: five drops of Pangu Marrow and one Pangu Primordial Spirit!] [Choice Two: Go to Buzhou Mountain and claim Pangu Hall as your own. Reward: thirty drops of Pangu's Blood Essence and one Pangu Primordial Spirit!]
The System Big Sister Voice echoed within Dong Wanggong's primordial spirit.
Seeing this, the corners of Dong Wanggong's mouth lifted slightly as he pondered.
Why were this time's rewards so closely tied to Great God Pangu? Had the system killed a Pangu?
"Consummating the marriage right away can wait. We have plenty of time. I should get to know Yaochi better first, since we've never interacted before!"
"As for claiming Pangu Hall, that's an interesting challenge. And with thirty drops of Pangu's Blood Essence, I might be able to raise my Law of Strength to Great Accomplishment!"
Dong Wanggong muttered to himself, soon settling on a decision.
"System, I choose the second option!"
[Ding!] [Congratulations, host! You have received thirty drops of Pangu's Blood Essence and one Pangu Primordial Spirit!]
Within the System Space, boundless blood-and-baleful energy spread out, radiating immense pressure and making Dong Wanggong's body tremble!
The Pangu Primordial Spirit was especially terrifying. It seemed to contain Pangu's Will.
With a single glance, he felt as though he had fallen into a vision of the World-Opening Tribulation. His Dao heart seemed to undergo a profound elevation.
"I plan to take Yaochi to Buzhou Mountain and discuss the Dao with fellow Ancestral Witches like Dijiang. We can also explore the mysteries of Pangu Hall while we're there."
"You two should go to Penglai Immortal Island. The spiritual energy there is extremely rich and well suited for cultivation!"
Dong Wanggong gently drew Yaochi into his arms as he spoke to Nuwa and West Queen Mother.
"We'll do as you say, Husband!"
"While we're visiting Penglai Immortal Island, we can also go to the East Sea Abyss to visit Sister Ying Long. If you dare bully Sister Yaochi, don't blame us for being harsh with you!"
Nuwa gave a coquettish huff, pinching Dong Wanggong's waist with her little hand. West Queen Mother was no less bold, her jade hand exploring his tender spots!
Such exquisite torture—utterly delightful!
At this, Yaochi chuckled softly and nestled close in Dong Wanggong's arms.
The scene made others green with envy, and many of the Innate Deities couldn't bear to watch.
"That's more like it!"
"Daoist Friend Dong Wanggong, come with us to Buzhou Mountain! If I can discuss the Dao with you, my Space Law is sure to reach Great Accomplishment!"
Dijiang clapped Dong Wanggong on the shoulder and spoke with hearty enthusiasm.
Nowadays, whenever he looked at Dong Wanggong, he felt as if he were looking at a brother. It was as though they had become fast friends at first sight!
Before long!
With Yaochi in his arms and riding atop Qiongqi's dragon head, Dong Wanggong followed the Twelve Ancestral Witches toward Buzhou Mountain, soaring through the clouds.
Buzhou Mountain, Pangu Hall.
They landed on the ground as Heaven and Earth Sha Qi rolled in from all around them.
Pangu Hall towered tens of millions of feet high, its surface pitch-black. Baleful energy intertwined with Pangu's oppressive aura, giving it an incomparably sacred yet eerie air.
"So this is Pangu Hall!"
"It was formed from the Pangu Heart. If I can use Pangu Hall to shape my Dao heart, my Law of Strength is sure to reach Great Accomplishment, and the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique will continue to advance!"
Looking at Pangu Hall, Dong Wanggong thought to himself.
After the World-Opening Tribulation, Great God Pangu transformed into all living things. The twelve drops of blood essence in his heart became the Twelve Ancestral Witches, while his heart itself became Pangu Hall.
But after countless years of erosion, Pangu Hall had lost its vitality. It would take some effort to transform it into a Dao heart.
"Daoist Friend Dong Wanggong, please, come inside!"
Dijiang activated his Space Law, and the gates of Pangu Hall swung open. They all walked in.
Inside Pangu Hall stood a statue of Pangu, radiating boundless divine might. They sat in the center of the great hall, where a Blood Pool churned.
"This is the Blood Pool from which our Wu Race was born. It contains the blood of Great God Pangu, though no blood essence remains in it. After all these years, the Blood Pool is almost dry."
Ancestral Witch Houtu explained it to Dong Wanggong.
Hearing this, Dong Wanggong nodded slightly. He hesitated, then looked at Dijiang and the other Ancestral Witches.
The Twelve Ancestral Witches had been so welcoming, yet he was plotting to take their Pangu Hall. It really was a bit shameless.
"Daoist Friend Dong Wanggong, feel free to tell us whatever's on your mind!"
Seeing his hesitation, Dijiang spoke with easygoing frankness.
Looking at the Twelve Ancestral Witches' innocent, simple expressions, Dong Wanggong let down his guard and voiced his plan.
"To be honest, I have a Pangu Primordial Spirit. If Daoist Friend Dijiang refines it, he can attain the Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal within ten thousand years!"
"I cultivate the Great Dao of Strength, and my Law of Strength has reached the Minor Accomplishment level. To advance further, I need to refine Pangu Hall into my Dao heart and use it to attain the supreme Great Dao."
"What do you think?"
At Dong Wanggong's words, the Twelve Ancestral Witches reacted in different ways. Dijiang's expression grew solemn, and no one could tell what he was thinking.
When the Ancestral Witches were born, they had possessed a trace of primordial spirit. But it had gradually been eroded by the Heaven and Earth Sha Qi and the Laws they cultivated, leaving them unable to comprehend the Great Dao. Their cultivation had also advanced extremely slowly.
It wasn't that the Ancestral Witches couldn't have primordial spirits. Rather, their immense magical power would instantly reduce any primordial spirit they formed to ashes. Apart from fusing with a Pangu Primordial Spirit, there was no other way.
Now Dong Wanggong was claiming he had a Pangu Primordial Spirit. The Twelve Ancestral Witches were all shocked, and for a moment they didn't know how to respond.
"Pangu Hall is the sacred ground of our Wu Race. A Pangu Father God Primordial Spirit is certainly precious, but our sacred ground is beyond price!"
"So you'll have to pay extra!"
"Since you have a Pangu Primordial Spirit, you must also have Pangu's Blood Essence. The Twelve Ancestral Witches need two drops. If you can agree to that, then you may have Pangu Hall!"
Dijiang struggled with the decision for a moment before speaking, clearly reluctant.
He had only asked for two additional drops of Pangu's Blood Essence, hoping not to scare Dong Wanggong away.
Little did he know that before long, Dijiang would regret it bitterly!
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