The demonic shadows swirled, and demonic might surged without end.
On Penglai Immortal Island, endless Demonic Path Rules coiled around the land. The entire sky turned dark, and only Dong Wanggong remained motionless, his eyes tightly shut.
A deafening boom!
The Demonic Path Rules and demonic aura receded.
Between Dong Wanggong's brows, a mysterious Demonic Divine Mark appeared, radiating the supreme Demonic Dao Principles.
Unlike before, the Demonic Divine Mark lent Dong Wanggong a hint of sinister charm. He seemed even more able to draw the eyes of all beings, and his bearing was extraordinary.
"The Demonic Dao Principles have reached the entry level. I've finally gained the power of an early-stage Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal!"
"The Immortal and the Demonic depend on each other, vast and eternal. My Immortal Dao Law should advance further as well, reaching perfection!"
The Hongmeng Immortal Palace hovered before Dong Wanggong as a steady stream of immortal power poured into him. As the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique circulated, the Great Luo Three Flowers comprehended the Immortal Dao.
In no time, ethereal Immortal Dao Laws spread outward. Dong Wanggong's essence grew ever more profound. He was like Mount Tai itself, awe-inspiring and immovable.
From the moment he took form, Dong Wanggong had built his foundation on the Great Dao of Strength, with the other Three Thousand Great Daos as support. His origins and accumulated power were both incredibly deep.
And after refining his Dao heart anew with the Pangu Heart, Dong Wanggong had no weaknesses left to speak of.
Yet the Great Dao of Strength was exceedingly difficult to comprehend. After all these years, Dong Wanggong had only just cultivated his Law of Strength to the late stage.
To increase his battle prowess and fight across realms, he had no choice but to comprehend other laws.
So far, he had reached the early stage in the Demonic Dao Principles, perfection in the Yin-Yang Law, perfection in the Immortal Dao Law, perfection in the Space Law, and the late stage in the Law of Strength.
These Dao Principles and laws ranked among the foremost of the Three Thousand Great Daos. Their mysteries and transformative power were boundless, which was why Dong Wanggong could stand unrivaled in the world.
Now, aside from Dao Ancestor Hongjun, his strength had reached the peak of the Primordial Wilderness.
"Right now, it seems only the Yin-Yang Law can transform into Yin-Yang Dao Principles in a short time, thanks to the Great Dao Yin-Yang Art. But cultivating this Dao requires a Dao Companion!"
"I still have too few Dao Companions. Perhaps I should..."
Dong Wanggong stroked his chin, a slightly lecherous smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
He had never hidden his true intentions: he wanted to bring exceptionally talented and stunningly beautiful female immortals into his harem.
At present, West Queen Mother, Nuwa, Ying Long, and Yaochi were all Dong Wanggong's Dao Companions.
But a harem of three thousand beauties was still a distant dream.
After all, Dong Wanggong had high standards. Anyone who became his Dao Companion had to possess at least Quasi-Saint Peak strength, or the potential to prove the Dao and become a Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
[Ding!]
[God-Tier Selection Mission refreshed. The host is now given two choices:]
[Choice One: Focus on cultivation and rely on no Dao Companion. Transform the Yin-Yang Law into Yin-Yang Dao Principles. Reward: one random Low-grade Chaos Spirit Treasure.]
[Choice Two: Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi plot to hold the Heavenly Marriage and take Xihe and Changxi as their wives. Bring the two female immortals into your harem. Reward: two streams of Primordial Violet Qi.]
Just as Dong Wanggong's thoughts began to wander, the System Big Sister Voice echoed within his soul.
The system really understood Dong Wanggong's thoughts!
"A random Low-grade Chaos Spirit Treasure is certainly tempting, but I already have plenty of spiritual treasures. There's no need to choose that!"
"As for Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi plotting to take Xihe and Changxi, if I don't step in, those two fairies will be defiled by those mongrel Golden Crows. I do enjoy stealing other men's women, but what could be more satisfying than conquering the goddesses of the Moon Star?"
"Now that the Human Race has been established and the Human Path has begun to emerge, there should be Sage positions under the Human Path as well. Two streams of Primordial Violet Qi would be just right for cultivating two Sages!"
"System, I choose to become Dao Companions with the two goddesses of the Moon Star!"
After some consideration, Dong Wanggong made his choice.
Xihe and Changxi had cool, refined auras and breathtaking beauty. They gave him an extraordinary feeling.
Who could resist the temptation of a pair of sisters?
Dong Wanggong was smitten!
[Congratulations, host. You have obtained two streams of Primordial Violet Qi.]
Inside System Space.
The Primordial Violet Qi shimmered with Seven-Colored Divine Light, revealing the truths of the Great Dao and radiating profound laws.
Unlike the Primordial Violet Qi bestowed upon him by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the Primordial Violet Qi awarded by the system required no Heavenly Dao Merit. It only needed to be refined before it could merge with the Three Corpses, allowing one to prove the Dao and become a Saint.
Dong Wanggong had already given the previous stream of Primordial Violet Qi to Yaochi. After all, she was his Dao Companion and a servant of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, so she could become a Heavenly Dao Saint.
Qiongqi cultivated the Thunder Law and walked the path of the Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
Fuxi had never joined the Yao Race, so he could also avoid reincarnating. If he gained the Human Race's merit and fortune, he could prove the Dao and become a Saint.
Therefore, neither of Dong Wanggong's two subordinates needed the Primordial Violet Qi.
Leaving it unused would be a waste. He might as well give it to his Dao Companions.
"Two streams of Primordial Violet Qi as betrothal gifts. I doubt Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi can offer that!"
"Xihe, Changxi, heh..."
Then Dong Wanggong stood atop the Twenty-Four Petal Creation Green Lotus and flew into the Nine Heavens, heading for the Moon Star.
As for why he didn't bring Qiongqi, that was because Qiongqi had already gone to Buzhou Mountain to comprehend the laws and cultivate in seclusion alongside Qiangliang, the Ancestral Witch of Thunder.
The Galaxy Star Sea, the Other Shore Starry Sky.
In the boundless, desolate expanse, countless stars moved along ancient trajectories.
Among them, the Sun Star and Moon Star shone the brightest. These two Archaic Stars had been formed from Great God Pangu's eyes and possessed supreme fortune.
The Moon Star.
The Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Root, the Osmanthus Tree, radiated pure, bright light. Waves of refreshing floral fragrance drifted through the air.
The once-desolate Moon Star now held two more figures.
Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi had come expressly to discuss the Heavenly Marriage with the two Taiyin Star Gods, and had even promised them many benefits.
"Xihe, Changxi, you are Taiyin Star Gods, while Tai Yi and I are Sun Star Gods. We are destined to be Dao Companions; this is a union made in Heaven."
"Besides, if you become Demon Empresses, you'll enjoy the fortune of the entire Yao Race. Your comprehension of the laws will improve, advancing several times over!"
"What have you decided?"
Dijun wore a genial expression as he stared at Xihe, momentarily lost in thought.
The Sun and Moon represented the Yin-Yang of the Great Ultimate. If he could become Dao Companions with Xihe, Dijun's essence and cultivation would improve considerably.
As for Changxi, she would be paired with his younger brother, Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
"Elder Sister, you mustn't agree!"
"You and I have admired the Immortal Emperor for tens of thousands of years. Even West Queen Mother and Saint Nuwa are willing to become the Immortal Emperor's Dao Companions. We're no worse than they are!"
"Besides, we once promised to marry the same person!"
Changxi had long since lost patience with Dijun's endless prattle.
Without Dong Wanggong, the sisters would naturally have become Dao Companions with the two lords of the Yao Race. But Dong Wanggong was simply too perfect; his strength and bearing were both peerless.
What's more, Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi had waged war against the Wu Race for the position of Lord of Heaven and Earth, committing countless atrocities. Becoming Demon Empresses could well cost the sisters their lives.
"Little Sister, don't speak recklessly!"
Xihe scolded her softly, though her expression showed no trace of blame toward Changxi.
She had listened to Dijun discuss the Heavenly Marriage to avoid offending the Yao Race.
Now that Changxi had laid everything bare, the expressions on Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi's faces made it clear they were barely suppressing their anger.
Men hated being compared to others most of all!
"Though we sisters are Taiyin Star Gods and, by rights, should be joined to you brothers in a destined union, Changxi and I already have someone in our hearts. You two should seek other matches!"
"My sister and I must focus on our cultivation, so we won't keep the Heavenly Emperor and Eastern Emperor as guests!"
Xihe spoke gently, but her words had already made her position clear.
Yet the Heavenly Marriage was no trivial matter. It could bring merit and fortune, and Dijun also wanted to bring the Moon Star under his control. Only then would the Myriad Stars Great Array be truly complete.
Today, no matter what, Xihe and Changxi had to become their Dao Companions.
"Xihe, Changxi, I urge you to think carefully before you act!"
"The Other Shore Starry Sky belongs to our Yao Race. You must join the Yao Race and become Demon Empresses. That's the only way you'll be safe during the Wu-Yao Conflict."
"I have little patience left. Otherwise, don't blame me for using force to subdue you."
Dijun's eyes brimmed with domineering intent.
As lord of the Yao Race, he didn't mind resorting to underhanded methods for fortune and the elusive Sage Realm.
The Ten Great Yao Saints and Old Ancestor Kunpeng were all mighty Quasi-Saint Peak figures.
Even if Xihe and Changxi couldn't contribute to the Yao Race, they could still be kept as caged songbirds. As long as the Heavenly Marriage went ahead, Dijun would be confident of defeating the Wu Race.
At his words, the two female immortals turned ashen.
If Dijun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi used force, the sisters would be plunged into a fate worse than death.
"You're the Heavenly Emperor, yet you threaten and coerce people, and seize female immortals by force!"
"Don't you fear the laughter of all the beings in the Primordial Wilderness if word gets out?"
Just as Xihe and Changxi were about to resist, Dong Wanggong descended atop the Twenty-Four Petal Creation Green Lotus, like a savior!
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