Immortal Dao Law Fundamentals, The Battle for Head of Male Immortals!

The laws of the Great Way emerged, and the order of the Immortal Path spread.

Behind Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the Heavenly Dao Golden Wheel radiated light, and infinite merit appeared.

"The Way is empty, yet when used, it is not exhausted. Profound! It seems to be the ancestor of all things. Clear! It seems to exist. I do not know whose child it is; it appears to have preceded the Lord."

"Heaven and Earth are not benevolent; they treat all things as straw dogs. The sage is not benevolent; he treats the common people as straw dogs. Between Heaven and Earth, is it not like a bellows? Empty yet not depleted, moving and producing more. Much speech leads to exhaustion; it is better to hold to the center."

Dao Ancestor Hongjun spoke slowly, and immeasurable Dao Sounds resounded throughout the Purple Cloud Palace.

On the cushions, the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and the others suddenly felt their Dao hearts become clear, as countless Heavenly Dao Opportunities surged from that seat into their minds.

No matter how obscure or abstruse the Dao of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal that Hongjun taught, they could comprehend it in an instant, roaming the void of the Great Void with boundless divine powers.

As for the other innate gods, some furrowed their brows, while the Twelve Ancestral Witches grew drowsy. Zhu Rong and Gong Gong's snores were like thunder, stirring irritation among the assembled great powers.

Ancestral Witch Houtu fought against her drowsiness, trying to grasp the sage's opportunity.

Unfortunately, the Ancestral Witches were born from the Sha Qi of Heaven and Earth, and their originally weak Primordial Spirits had long been corroded away. Only Houtu retained a sliver of her Primordial Spirit, which was why she hadn't completely fallen asleep.

Helplessly, Hongjun's Way had no connection with the Twelve Ancestral Witches.

East King Duke circulated the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique, also comprehending Dao Ancestor Hongjun's Immortal Path, seeking opportunities from those ethereal laws.

"The Immortal Path values life, measuring and saving countless beings!"

"Dao Ancestor Hongjun teaches all living beings—this is the foundation of his Immortal Path—yet it is bound within this Primordial World, ultimately unable to attain true freedom!"

"This Emperor's Immortal Path—what is it?"

In the depths of his being, East King Duke relaxed his mind, sensing the vastness of the cosmos and the universe.

Within his Primordial Spirit, the phenomena of the world's creation, the gods of all heavens, the Myriad Stars, and the myriad living beings appeared before East King Duke's eyes. He was like a passerby, observing all things with a detached posture.

The Yin-Yang Law transformed into a Tai Chi Fish, encompassing East King Duke within it, roaming freely within the Great Way.

The Law of Strength shattered all laws, destroying Heaven and Earth!

Suddenly, the Three Flowers gathered at the crown, and the Five Energies returned to the origin.

The Grand Unity Three Flowers Twelve Petals directly manifested throughout the entire Purple Cloud Palace, its supreme and majestic aura sweeping outward, drawing in the Immortal Path laws from Dao Ancestor Hongjun's body.

In the Primordial World, time was immeasurable; an instant was three thousand years.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun opened his eyes, gazing at the Three Thousand Innate Gods within the Purple Cloud Palace, his expression utterly blank. But when he saw East King Duke, time itself seemed to freeze.

"Grand Unity Three Flowers Twelve Petals—how is that possible?"

Before Dao Ancestor Hongjun could react, Old Master Taiqing, seated on the first cushion, cried out in shock, his form trembling as if he had witnessed some terrifying scene.

"Thump!"

Old Master Taiqing fell from his cushion, staring at East King Duke in disbelief, his expression utterly lost. Then, a trace of decaying intent emanated from his body.

Old Master Taiqing—a crack had appeared in his Dao heart, as if he were about to enter nirvana!

Although his cultivation had broken through to Peak Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal under Hongjun's teachings, Old Master Taiqing felt no joy, only dejection and defeat.

Taiqing's non-action was also action!

The Grand Unity Three Flowers Twelve Petals had truly shattered Old Master Taiqing's pride.

The Flower of Zenith Heaven symbolized a cultivator's foundation and potential.

Among the Three Thousand Innate Gods, only Old Master Taiqing's Great Luo Three Flowers Rank Nine could compare with Dao Ancestor Hongjun's. Even Jade Pure Yuanshi and Upper Pure Tongtian only had Great Luo Three Flowers Rank Eight.

The other top great powers had Great Luo Three Flowers at Rank Seven or Eight.

Nine was the supreme; twelve was perfection.

East King Duke's Grand Unity Three Flowers had actually reached the state of perfection!

"Foolish child, wake up!"

Dao Ancestor Hongjun lightly waved his jade sleeve, sending a stream of magical power toward Old Master Taiqing.

Instantly!

The peaceful and holy rhythm of the Immortal Path mended the crack in his Dao heart, and Old Master Taiqing awakened from his state of qi deviation.

The decaying aura also vanished.

"Taiqing thanks the Dao Ancestor!"

With his mind clear, Old Master Taiqing knelt to Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and the aura of dejection swept away from him, as if he had been reborn.

Jade Pure Yuanshi and Upper Pure Tongtian beside him finally breathed a sigh of relief!

Just now, they felt as if their eldest brother was about to die!

"The journey of the Great Way is long and arduous; talent is but a drop in the ocean. Only a steadfast Dao heart can remain undying. None of you need feel inferior; instead, cultivate with focused minds!"

"East King Duke is at a crucial moment of enlightenment. The Immortal Path he comprehends will greatly benefit you. Why not calm your hearts and observe?"

Dao Ancestor Hongjun showed a benevolent expression, a rare smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

Clearly, East King Duke had caught his eye and become a key figure of attention.

This was because, among the Three Thousand Innate Gods, only East King Duke could comprehend the Immortal Path, while the rest had merely grasped a trace of its surface!

"Boom!"

From within East King Duke's body, a resounding echo reverberated.

In an instant, boundless Innate Spiritual Qi surged into that Flower of Zenith Heaven, forming a Great Dao Divine Mark!

"As Immortal Emperor, I shall suppress all enemies under heaven!"

"At the Peak of Immortality, proud in the world, with Starry River Sand as my sword, I cut down all things, wandering freely through the River of Life, undying and eternal, a single thought lasting forever!"

The Dao Sound was vast and profound; the Immortal Dao unfolded.

East King Duke opened his eyes, and a vast, expansive aura emerged, causing the assembled Innate Deities to feel fear while also comprehending the boundlessness of his Immortal Dao.

Immortal Dao Law—Initiated!

Thus far, he had comprehended three laws.

The Yin-Yang Law, the Law of Strength, and the Immortal Dao Law—all at the Initiated stage.

"Daoist Brother East King Duke, and you still say your fortune is lacking? With such a Background and not telling me, I'll settle accounts with you later!"

West Queen Mother gave a coquettish hum, her right hand lightly striking toward East King Duke's lower back.

A twist!

The ache was infinite, and East King Duke smiled helplessly.

He released his physical defenses, letting West Queen Mother's right hand move freely. His heart felt like a cat scratching within—East King Duke suffered and enjoyed it, unable to extricate himself!

On the Cloud Platform.

The Three Thousand Laws swirled; the Immortal Dao surged.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun looked over the crowd at Purple Cloud Palace, his gaze settling on East King Duke.

"The First Lecture at Purple Cloud Palace is concluded. You may return in ten thousand years to listen, and at that time, I will speak on the Path to Quasi-Saint!"

"But before that, I have one more matter to announce!"

Dao Ancestor Hongjun's eyelids drooped slightly, his expression kind and benevolent.

Seeing this, East King Duke had a bad premonition.

This Dao Ancestor Hongjun—who knew what mischief he was brewing in his belly.

"The Innate Deities have just been born, the Primordial World is in chaos, and the Ten Thousand Races are difficult to civilize. Therefore, I wish to appoint a Head of Male Immortals and a Head of Female Immortals to govern the Heaven and Earth Beings on my behalf!"

"East King Duke, West Queen Mother, are you willing?"

Dao Ancestor Hongjun spoke, his eyes revealing his esteem for the two.

In the great hall.

East King Duke was imposing, with a calm Immortal Charm and a dignified, solemn expression. The Yin Yang Divine Pattern on his Crimson Gold Dao Robe flickered, and the aura of a supreme being silently intimidated the crowd.

West Queen Mother's skin was like congealed fat, her aura in no way inferior to Nuwa, Xihe, or Changxi. Especially her dignified and graceful temperament, which endeared her to many male immortals.

On the Cushion, Old Master Taiqing nodded slightly.

If East King Duke were to become the Head of Male Immortals, he had no strong objections—after all, he could find an opportunity later to Discuss the Dao with him.

The strong cherish one another; Old Master Taiqing could see that East King Duke had no ambition to dominate the Primordial World.

As for Dijun and the Twelve Ancestral Witches, their wolfish ambitions were known to all and were not taken seriously by Old Master Taiqing.

"Reporting to the Dao Ancestor, although Daoist Brother East King Duke has a deep Background, he and West Queen Mother are but solitary individuals. If they wish to govern the Heaven and Earth Beings, I fear they will have the will but lack the strength!"

"On the other hand, my Demon Race has many elites, capable of assisting the Dao Ancestor in civilizing the masses. I beg the Dao Ancestor to reconsider!"

Dijun knelt before Dao Ancestor Hongjun, tears brimming in his eyes, displaying his utmost loyalty as if he were the savior of the Primordial World.

The Demon Race should lead all beings, and Dijun was born with the destiny of a Lord of Heaven and Earth.

If East King Duke became the Head of Male Immortals, the Demon Race's plot to dominate the Primordial World would become even more difficult.

"This Seat, Jade Pure Yuanshi, agrees to Daoist Brother East King Duke as the Head of Male Immortals!"

"The Demon Race plagues the Primordial World and is unworthy of leading the immortals. Daoist Brother Dijun, you'd best mind yourself and stay on the Sun Star to raise your cultivation first!"

As he spoke, Jade Pure Yuanshi broke through to Late-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal.

East King Duke was now the First Under Saint, and moreover, he was not born of dampness or chaos, nor a hairy-horned beast—far more agreeable than the two Golden Crow brothers.

Jade Pure Yuanshi, for once, acknowledged East King Duke's strength.

"Roar, roar, roar... If the Immortal Emperor is willing to be the Head of Male Immortals, then this king will follow his lead. If anyone disagrees, let them fight me to the death right now!"

The Fierce Beast Qiongqi roared, Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire raging forth.

After witnessing East King Duke's power, he had willingly become his Mount.

[Ding!]

[God-Tier Selection Mission refreshed. The host is now given two choices...]