The Duke of the East's Plans!

Immortal radiance filled the air, and auspicious colors spread across the sky.

Xuandu, Daoist Duobao, and the others flew into the clouds ten thousand zhang above.

Their Daoist robes fluttered, and their presence was imposing.

"Senior Brothers, it's been a long time!"

Zhao Gongming stepped on the Witch-Slaying Sword, Slaughter Sword Dao surging around him. He flew straight up to Xuandu and Daoist Duobao and greeted them with easy familiarity.

Yang Jian, Zhuang Zhou, and the others followed close behind, appearing above Golden Ao Island.

"Yang Jian greets you both, fellow Daoists!"

Clad in silver armor, Yang Jian wore a divine crown. His cape fluttered in the breeze, its surface glimmering with radiant divine patterns.

Before the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, Yang Jian had received kindness from True Lord Yu Ding and had been close with Xuandu, Daoist Duobao, and the others. After becoming Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole, they had discussed the Dao and cultivated together, forging a deep friendship.

"Fellow Daoists, you've done well to slay the remnants of the demon race and drive Ancient Buddha Burning Lamp and the others to their deaths! I've already prepared a feast here on Golden Ao Island. Let's enjoy some Jade Nectar and talk as we eat."

At Xuandu's invitation, everyone flew down from the clouds.

A moment later.

A mouthwatering fragrance filled the air as everyone raised their cups and discussed many important matters.

"Senior Brother Duobao, since you've already refined the Chaos Baking Furnace, I'll leave these crafting materials to you!"

Zhao Gongming swept his jade sleeve.

Waves of blood and restless fragments of limbs appeared out of thin air, suspended above Golden Ao Island. Surging baleful energy and murky, obscure laws assailed everything around them.

Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water surged into motion, and their