Mountains surrounded them, and immortal mist churned.
Amid the range of peaks, a manor spanning nearly a mile stood on the mountainside.
"Big brother, do you think this plan will work?"
Primordial Heavenly Venerate looked doubtful, but he still followed Haotian here.
If he could join Hongmeng Immortal Palace while staying true to his principles, it would be the best of both worlds.
After all, his master, Dao Ancestor Hongjun, was also a loyal follower of Immortal Emperor East King Duke. He had given the Jade Disk of Creation to East King Duke back during the Witch-Demon Tribulation.
"When have I ever lied to you?"
"Since Old Mother Lishan inherited your Jade Pure Dao Method, you can take this opportunity to give her the Pangu Banner. Then, once my brother-in-law, East King Duke, takes Old Mother Lishan into his harem, you can join Hongmeng Immortal Palace as a member of her family. It'll be perfectly proper."
"That way, no one can criticize you, and your reputation as a Heavenly Dao Saint will remain intact!"
Haotian turned to Primordial Heavenly Venerate with a slight smile.
The leader of the Chan Sect wasn't a bad person. He just couldn't get past his pride. Though he was willing to submit to East King Duke in his heart, he didn't want to show it openly.
Haotian had gone to great lengths to persuade Primordial Heavenly Venerate to come to this manor.
"I'll trust you this once!"
"Anyway, if you help me join Hongmeng Immortal Palace and study the Jade Disk of Creation's supreme, wondrous Dao Method, you'll be my own big brother from now on. You'll rank above Old Master Taiqing!"
"And my nominal disciple, Guiguzi, along with White Crane Boy and Patriarch Bodhi, can all call you Uncle-Master!"
Primordial Heavenly Venerate straightened his