"Your Majesty, times have changed. Ninety percent of Purple Mansion's elite have been wiped out, and all its top figures have fallen. The only ones left are the beings guarding Purple Mansion, its main stronghold."
"The Heavenly Court's prestige, meanwhile, has already reached its peak. Even 'riding high' hardly does it justice. It truly deserves its reputation as a force that shakes the entire Primordial Wilderness, having reached a position you yourself never attained in the past."
"You no longer have much bargaining power. No one besides us will help you now. If things continue like this, Purple Mansion is doomed, and you will die as well."
"I don't believe you can't see it. Di Jun is probably keeping you around as a living target, buying the Heavenly Court time to grow."
"After all, the great calamity is almost upon us. Your death or Di Jun's will truly mark its beginning. Heh, you don't have much time left."
A soft chuckle rang out as ripples appeared in the void. Zhen Yuanzi stepped out, a faint smile on his face.
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At these words, East King Duke's expression darkened.
A living target?
How could he not know? It was plain as day.
Di Jun wanted to use him as a pawn, while he himself wanted to live. This was a blatant scheme, and even though he knew Di Jun was plotting against him, East King Duke could do nothing about it.
"As long as the Heavenly Dao has not stripped me of my title as Head of Male Immortals, I remain the Head of Male Immortals in this Primordial Wilderness. I am the legitimate one—the rightful ruler of the Primordial Wilderness!"
"Neither of us is a fool, so there's no need to say such pointless things. Even if you could invest in Di Jun, would those few behind you do so? Do you really think I'm an idiot? Unless you have no other choice, I'm still your first choice."
East King Duke said expressionlessly.
"So?"
Zhen Yuanzi's eyes flickered.
"I'm willing to join you. But what kind of price are those few behind you prepared to pay?"
East King Duke's gaze was deep, filled with ambition and blazing fury. He spoke unhurriedly.
Di Jun, you forced me into this!
You forced me!!!
"Your Majesty, if you're willing to join us, you needn't worry about the price. We'll make sure it satisfies you."
Zhen Yuanzi smiled.
"Joining you is acceptable, but I need to retain my autonomy. My relationship with them will be one of cooperation, not subordination. Otherwise, there's nothing to discuss."
"I need them to help me attain the Hunyuan Dao, while they need me to be a pawn in the Primordial Wilderness. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement. If I'm merely their subordinate, what would be the point of attaining the Dao?"
East King Duke said calmly.
"Certainly, certainly. That won't be a problem. All that matters is that Your Majesty agrees to cooperate."
Zhen Yuanzi said with a smile, stroking his beard.
Cooperation rather than subordination?
The road had to be traveled one step at a time. You couldn't make a fat man in one bite. In the past, East King Duke hadn't even been willing to cooperate. They could take their time. They had plenty of it.
Heavenly Realm.
Rumble!!!
Rumble!!!
Rumble!!!
Heaven and earth trembled. The Nine Heavens surged as the power of countless worlds erupted. Majestic, imposing buildings took shape, and endless Daoist principles seemed to scatter in every direction. Energy tides surged forth, projections of the Great Daos appeared one after another, the surrounding order stabilized, and spiritual energy poured out like an ocean.
In an instant, radiant clouds and boundless visions filled all nine layers of the Heavenly Realm. Auspicious clouds seemed to blanket the skies as dragons and phoenixes brought good fortune. The sounds of countless Daos echoed through the heavens, manifesting all manner of wondrous, mysterious phenomena.
The golden dragon of destiny, soaring through the Sea of Destiny, let out one transcendent roar after another, as if filled with joy and delight.
The Three Immortal Islands had been absorbed into the Heavenly Realm, strengthening its world barrier and elevating its level!
"Taiyi, Nuwa, Fuxi, Randeng, and the Ten Directions Heavenly Saints, come to the Heavenly Emperor Palace for a meeting."
Di Jun's deep, authoritative voice rang across the Nine Heavens. As soon as he finished speaking, streaks of divine light descended before the Heavenly Emperor Palace.
In the main hall, Di Jun sat upon a cushion on the high platform. As his eyes opened and closed, they held the mysteries of worlds perishing and countless realms being born. The stars of eternity seemed gathered within his gaze, and every gesture carried an unfathomable air, as if containing unimaginable mysteries.
"We pay our respects to Your Majesty."
"We pay our respects to Your Majesty."
"We pay our respects to Your Majesty."
One after another, the Heavenly Court's high-ranking figures and powerful beings entered. Upon seeing Di Jun, they all bowed to him with heartfelt reverence and sincere submission.
"Rise. There isn't much to discuss, so I won't have you sit and listen at length. I'll keep this brief."
After gesturing to them, Di Jun got straight to the point. "Purple Mansion has suffered a crushing blow, and the Heavenly Court's prestige is now at its zenith. The number of beings joining the Heavenly Court will surge in the days ahead. Make sure every department handles this properly. There must be no mishaps."
"Yes."
"Yes."
"Yes."
The Ten Heavenly Sages answered at once.
"The Mythological Imperial Dynasty has been established. From now on, the Heavenly Court's foundations will expand dramatically, and it will undergo tremendous changes. Everyone's cultivation and strength will advance rapidly. Aside from handling important matters, focus on your cultivation."
"Nuwa, if you have any questions about projecting into the myriad worlds and gathering the Human Race, come ask me. Once you reach the limit, you'll be dealing with the Human Dao and the grand scope of the true Mythological Domain. If your own deductions fall short or you encounter anything you don't understand, don't waste time. Come straight to me."
"Fuxi, what you need to do now is to step into Space-Time and comprehend it. Your Dao won't develop as rapidly as other people's in the early stages, but its foundation will be solid. Once you master the Three Thousand Great Daos and break through to the pinnacle, you'll be able to condense the Space-Time position. From then on, your path will be broad and unobstructed."
"Taiyi, you can first set aside the 'mythological' aspect of the Mythical Yao Emperor's path. The core is the Yao Emperor. Begin with the Yao Emperor, and only then will you reach the mythological. Remember what makes a yao, and what makes an emperor. Use that as your foundation and expand from there until you fully take charge of the Yao Emperor position. If anything is unclear, ask me."
Di Jun looked at Nuwa, Fuxi, and Taiyi, offering each of them guidance and advice in turn.
"We understand."
"We understand."
"We understand."
Nuwa and the others were invigorated, and answered one after another.
"That's all. Go and attend to your own duties. Randeng, stay behind."
Di Jun looked toward Randeng as he spoke.
Randeng's eyes lit up. He seemed to guess what was coming, and his breathing quickened slightly. At Di Jun's words, Nuwa and the others bowed before him and withdrew.
"Your Majesty."
Randeng swallowed, staring at Di Jun expectantly.
"Everything has been settled, and the time has come. I've always kept in mind everything you've done for the Heavenly Court since joining us. Now, it's time to pass the Mythological Law on to you. Are you ready?"
Di Jun spoke with a smile.
"!!!"
Randeng.
"I'm ready, I'm ready! Your Majesty, I'm ready! I beg you to bestow the law upon me!"
Overjoyed and trembling with excitement, Randeng dropped to his knees and shouted.
After waiting so long, watching everyone else show off and soar ahead, it was finally his turn!!!
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