Divine Choice, Dao Ancestor Hongjun Bestows Treasure!

Above the main hall of the Purple Cloud Palace.

The system's voice rang out in East King Duke's mind, stirring a surge of joy within him.

Divine Choice could continuously grant him opportunities, and he wondered what reward this time would bring.

[Choice One: Become the Head of Male Immortals, commanding all beings of Heaven and Earth. Reward: Great Dao Merit Golden Wheel, which can shield against prying eyes beneath the Great Dao and aid the host in becoming a Great Dao Merit Saint.]

[Choice Two: Refuse Dao Ancestor Hongjun, roam freely at the pinnacle of the heavens. Reward: Chaos Supreme Treasure, the Chaos Bead.]

As the system's voice faded, East King Duke fell into hesitation.

With his current strength, he could indeed suppress all major powers, and possessing the Great Dao Merit Golden Wheel meant being sheltered by the Great Dao, so even the Heavenly Dao would not dare to act against him.

However, the position of Head of Male Immortals was a hot potato. East King Duke had no desire to become a target for all, drawing the enmity of the Wu Race and the Demon Race.

For safety's sake, caution above all!

"System, This Emperor chooses to refuse Dao Ancestor Hongjun!"

Instantly!

As East King Duke's mind stirred, a plain, unadorned gray bead materialized within his Primordial Spirit, releasing a cool Chaos origin that tempered his spirit.

The Chaos Bead was a Chaos Supreme Treasure, capable of shielding against the Great Dao's scrutiny, naturally far more precious than the Great Dao Merit Golden Wheel.

More importantly, the Chaos Bead itself was an unopened Great Thousand World. If East King Duke could emulate the Great God Pangu in World Creation, the Chaos Bead would become another Primordial World.

Even if the beings born within could not compare to the Primordial World, in terms of World Origin and world rank, it would be in no way inferior.

Thus, the Chaos Bead was the correct choice.

"East King Duke, have you made your decision?"

Dao Ancestor Hongjun sat high upon the Cloud Platform, his expression unchanged, still exceedingly kind.

Ever since East King Duke comprehended the Immortal Dao Law and displayed his unparalleled talent, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had regarded him as one of the forces to oppose the Chaos Evil.

Enfeoffing East King Duke as the Head of Male Immortals was meant for him to lead the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and other top-tier powers in the future, working together to shape the Primordial World.

Hearing this!

East King Duke rose to his feet, a trace of apology in his eyes, and bowed deeply to Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

"Thank you for your esteemed regard, Ancestor, but I am truly unworthy of this position and cannot lead the beings of Heaven and Earth on your behalf. Moreover, my Dao is one of the Three Thousand Great Daos—the Carefree Great Dao. Becoming the Head of Male Immortals does not align with my Dao heart!"

"I humbly ask you to rescind this decree!"

As Soon as These Words Were Spoken, a stir arose in the Purple Cloud Palace.

The assembled Innate Deities exchanged glances, utterly baffled as to why East King Duke would refuse Dao Ancestor Hongjun's enfeoffment. The one atop the Cloud Platform was a Heavenly Dao Saint!

Even Haotian and Yaochi, mere attendants by Dao Ancestor Hongjun's side, possessed strength comparable to top-tier powers. The Head of Male Immortals was surely a higher station than an attendant.

If East King Duke had accepted, he could have commanded all races under the banner of Heaven and Earth's orthodox authority, instantly amassing a force far surpassing the Wu Race and the Demon Race.

Then, becoming the Lord of the Primordial World and attaining sainthood through the world's fortune would have been effortless.

The Three Races' struggle during the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation, and the current standoff between the Wu Race and the Demon Race, all ultimately aimed to seize fortune for themselves.

Using fortune to prove the Dao was a method known to all in the Primordial World.

Yet, since the ancient era, no one had succeeded.

East King Duke was the closest to this path, yet he had refused Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Truly astonishing!

Dao sounds lingered, and Immortal Music echoed in waves.

On the Cloud Platform, Dao Ancestor Hongjun produced a supreme treasure, radiating Righteous Qi as if all evil in the world had nowhere to hide.

"Since you are unwilling, I shall not force you!"

"But since you have inherited my Immortal Dao, you must take on the mission of educating all beings. I do not require you to command the Myriad Races of the Primordial World, only to do your utmost to sort out the Tribulation Karma."

"This is the Great Dao rare treasure, the Myriad Heavens Celebration Cloud, formed from the Righteous Qi within the Great God Pangu's chest. Its true power is no less than an Innate Supreme Treasure, and it even possesses the might of a Chaos Spirit Treasure."

"I bestow it upon you!"

Dao Ancestor Hongjun thrust the Myriad Heavens Celebration Cloud into East King Duke's embrace.

His eyes shimmered with Immortal Charm, a faint smile curling at the corners of his mouth as he gazed at East King Duke with great satisfaction.

Radiant light burst forth in ten thousand rays, and Righteous Qi surged.

The golden, dazzling Myriad Heavens Celebration Cloud manifested countless visions.

Outside the Celebration Cloud, countless golden lamps, golden lotuses, jeweled tassels, and hanging pearls fell like a spiritual rain from the sky, ceaseless and unending.

Inside the Celebration Cloud, a Hongmeng World faintly appeared, with the Sun, Moon, and Stars shining within, Five-Colored Radiance illuminating the heavens, and eight-tone Immortal Music resounding through the cosmos.

Righteous Qi enveloped the Purple Cloud Palace, drawing endless auspicious signs from the Heavenly Dao.

"This... Dao Ancestor Hongjun is treating This Emperor far too well!"

East King Duke stared at the Myriad Heavens Celebration Cloud in his arms, utterly dumbfounded. He simply could not fathom Dao Ancestor Hongjun's intentions.

Could it be that this Primordial Era's Dao Ancestor was not a villain?

"West Queen Mother, judging by your expression, you likely do not wish to become the Head of Female Immortals either. I shall bestow this top-grade innate spiritual treasure upon you as well. From now on, assist East King Duke well in teaching and guiding living beings!"

As he spoke, Dao Ancestor Hongjun produced another spiritual treasure.

The Western Plain Colored Cloud Realm Banner, transformed from a single lotus leaf of the Chaos Green Lotus, was one of the Innate Five Directions Banners.

The other four banners were the Eastern Green Lotus Treasure Banner, the Northern Profound Origin Water Control Banner, the Southern Earth Leaving Flame Light Banner, and the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner.

Among top-grade innate spiritual treasures, the defensive power of the Five Directions Banners ranked among the highest.

When all five banners were united, they could even unleash power at the level of an innate supreme treasure, though they were certainly far inferior to the Chaos Bell or the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Exquisite Pagoda.

"I humbly thank the Dao Ancestor for bestowing this treasure!"

East King Duke ceased his hesitation and directly bowed to Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Before a supreme treasure like the Myriad Heavens Celebration Cloud, a Dao-exalted artifact, East King Duke could only admit that it was truly irresistible!

At the very least, as long as he did not have to become the Head of Male Immortals.

As for teaching living beings and sorting out Tribulation Karma, that was merely a trivial matter.

"With the Myriad Heavens Celebration Cloud in hand, This Emperor can dissolve the Chaos Demon God Remnant Soul on Qiongqi and erase the Heaven and Earth Sha Qi. But reshaping its body will still require some scheming!"

"This trip to the Purple Cloud Palace to Listen to the Dao was truly worthwhile!"

East King Duke was thoroughly satisfied.

Having grasped the basics of the Immortal Dao Law, obtained the Chaos Bead and the Myriad Heavens Celebration Cloud, even the cushion representing the opportunity for sainthood could not compare to East King Duke's gains.

Before the assembled Innate Deities could envy East King Duke and West Queen Mother, Dao Ancestor Hongjun lightly waved his jade sleeve, and everyone was swept out of the Purple Cloud Palace.

The power of a saint—So Terrifying!

"Dao Companion West Queen Mother, why were you unwilling to become the Head of Female Immortals? Could it be because of This Emperor?"

East King Duke revealed a mischievous grin, tightly wrapping his arm around West Queen Mother's waist, feeling her pair of formidable weapons massaging his chest.

The soft, yielding sensation stirred East King Duke's heart, and he only wished to find a place to take West Queen Mother into his harem, to experience the wondrous joy of cultivating together and merging their laws.

"You know the answer, yet you still ask!"

"Hmph... I'm ignoring you!"

West Queen Mother put on a coquettish air, burying her head deeply into East King Duke's chest.

Ever since East King Duke had rescued her, combined with the three thousand years of attending the Dao together, her heart had long belonged to the man before her. The window between them had simply not yet been pushed open.

"Hahaha... From now on, no need to call me Dao Companion. Just call me Husband, how about that?"

"You were born from the first wisp of Supreme Yin Qi in the Primordial Era, while This Emperor is the first wisp of Supreme Yang Qi. We are Dao Companions ordained by Heaven and Earth, so don't even think of refusing!"

Lifting West Queen Mother's delicate face, East King Duke's expression softened with tenderness.

The path of the Dao was long. Without a companion by one's side, the loneliness and desolate cold would extinguish the seven emotions and six desires, reducing a person to a mere puppet of the Dao.

To control the Dao, not be controlled by it!

"You're so wicked!"

"Husband... then let it be as you wish!"

A Peach Color blush spread across West Queen Mother's face. She closed her phoenix eyes, lightly pecked East King Duke's cheek, then buried her little head even deeper.

Only East King Duke remained, affectionately stroking her hair.

The sour stench of love now filled the entire chaotic space. Female immortals like Nuwa, Xihe, and Changxi blushed with shame, yet a longing stirred in their hearts.

Zhen Yuanzi looked at Old Ancestor Hongyun beside him.

Instantly, he felt that their tens of thousands of years of bromance had lost its appeal.

How could a rough, burly man ever compare to the charm of a female immortal?

"Wife, be good. Return to West Kunlun first. This Emperor still needs to make a trip to Buzhou Mountain!"

"Remember to bathe and change clothes. Wait for This Emperor to return and guide you in cultivation!"

East King Duke reluctantly released the beauty in his arms. After a moment of lingering, they parted ways, and he stepped onto the Fierce Beast Qiongqi, crossing the Void Chaos to descend at the foot of Buzhou Mountain.

At this moment, the Three Pure Ones and the others also sensed their own opportunities.