The river of time flowed on, and the Primordial Wilderness saw endless changes.
The one thing that never changed was Immortal Emperor East King Duke's habit of taking Dao Companions. By now, nearly a hundred Empresses resided in Hongmeng Immortal Palace. Every one of them was an unparalleled female immortal, both in appearance and in cultivation.
Tai Xi was exceptional, but she still fell somewhat short of West Queen Mother, Nuwa, Ruthless Empress, and the other female immortals.
So when everyone saw her, no one objected to the supposed match. Instead, they thought that becoming Immortal Emperor East King Duke's Dao Companion was an incredible stroke of fortune for Tai Xi.
"Old Master Taiqing was incredibly lucky to find Doumu Yuanjun as his Dao Companion, and to have a daughter like Tai Xi as well."
"He used to be a great power in Hongmeng Immortal Palace, and now he's going to become the Immortal Emperor's father-in-law. I'm green with envy!"
Old Ancestor Kunpeng's face darkened as envy showed in his eyes.
They were all Innate Deities. Why was Old Master Taiqing so exceptional?
"Daoist Kunpeng, don't make fun of me."
"I cultivate the Dao of Ruthlessness, while she follows the Dao of Supreme Affection. I was once a wandering, ethereal immortal, free of worldly attachments. Yet, by a twist of fate during the Journey to the West Tribulation, I ended up becoming Dao Companions with Doumu Yuanjun."
"But having Tai Xi as my daughter leaves me more than satisfied..."
Old Master Taiqing stroked his beard as he spoke to Old Ancestor Kunpeng.
He looked calm and unruffled, but was actually rather proud.
How could a lone wolf like Old Ancestor Kunpeng understand the Dao of Dual Cultivation, or the joys of having a Dao Companion?
He was only suited to