Return to Fangzhang, Hongjun Becomes a Saint

After Dong Wang Gong left, the Witch Clan, under the leadership of Ancestral Witch Dijiang, carried out a major reform of the clan. The governance method where the twelve Ancestral Witches jointly managed the entire Witch Clan was abolished and replaced with a division of responsibilities.

The vast Witch Clan was divided into twelve departments named after the twelve Ancestral Witches. Centered around Pangu Hall, these departments spread out, each planning their own tribal settlement points.

High-ranking experts from the clan were gathered, and the position of Great Witch was formally established, ranking below the Ancestral Witches. They would assist in managing the affairs of each tribe, and many Great Witches who would become famous in later generations gradually emerged.

For example: Xing Tian, Jiu Feng, Kuafu, Hou Yi, Xiang Liu, and so on...

This reform of the Witch Clan lasted for tens of thousands of years and laid the foundation for the prosperity of the Primordial World's Witch Clan for hundreds of thousands of years. Of course, these are all stories for later.

Speaking of Dong Wang Gong, this trip to the Witch Clan was very rewarding. Although his primordial spirit cultivation did not improve, his physical body reaching the Late-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm was a great improvement. Furthermore, being able to glimpse Pangu True Meaning and comprehend the Pangu Great Dao True Seal was a great fortune.

As for the Mystery of Heaven Opening that shocked him, and the matters concerning the Primordial World and what lay beyond the world in the chaos, they actually had little impact on him for the time being, at least before he attained the Hunyuan realm, the impact was minimal.

It wasn't just Dong Wang Gong. Queen Mother of the West, who came with him, also had many fortuitous encounters during the days after leaving Mount Fang Island. From what she gained from Buzhou Mountain, to discussing the Dao with Fuxi and Nuwa, and then to feeling that trace of Pangu True Meaning in the Witch Clan's Pangu Hall, her realm had greatly improved. Although she had only recently entered the Mid-stage Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, she already saw hope for a breakthrough.

Leaving the Buzhou region, the two headed directly towards Western Kunlun. After tidying up the useful items in their original Dao Field and bringing their young attendants, Queen Mother of the West planned to move to Mount Fang Island.

The journey was uneventful. The two traveled by cloud, naturally attracting little disturbance. Moreover, with two Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals, ordinary beings would find it difficult to encounter them. They smoothly arrived at Queen Mother of the West's Dao Field in Western Kunlun.

This was the Shaping Ground of Pure Yin Qi. Many years ago, when she was still gestating, Dong Wang Gong had already visited. Now, it had become a Blessed Land Grotto-Heaven. Upon entering, one could hear birdsong and smell fragrant flowers, exuding an Immortal Family Aura. The Dao Field was not large, only about a million li in area. However, since it was originally just Queen Mother of the West and her attendant, it was sufficient, even a bit spacious.

In the center of the Dao Field, a Dao Palace was built, which bore seven or eight parts resemblance to the Pure Yin Palace built by Queen Mother of the West on Mount Fang Island. Before they even reached the palace entrance, they heard a neighing sound.

An Auspicious Beast galloped towards them.

The beast was about six feet tall and over ten feet long. It was nine-colored, with a horn on its head that pierced the sky, and its four feet generated clouds as it soared through the air. It was a strange beast, a Nine-Colored Divine Deer.

Although the divine deer was nominally Queen Mother of the West's Mount, she rarely rode it. This time, upon sensing her owner's aura, it happily galloped over.

After a period of affectionate interaction, they returned to the Dao Palace, and the attendant stepped forward to pay respects.

"Disciple Cai Ling greets Empress, and welcomes Empress back to the palace."

Queen Mother of the West's attendant was named Cai Ling. She was transformed from a Colorful Butterfly. She got along well with Dong Wang Gong's two attendants, Jin Ling and Yin Ling. It seemed to be destined by heaven.

"Rise, quickly greet your Uncle-Master Dong Hua."

Cai Ling had always been curious. Her Empress had always been solitary, and in tens of thousands of years, she had not seen many fellow Daoists. Now, she had brought a male Daoist with her. She wondered who he was.

"Disciple Cai Ling greets Uncle-Master Dong Hua. I wish Uncle-Master good health."

This young attendant was very clever. Dong Wang Gong smiled slightly and said, "Rise."

Then, he took out two Acquired Spiritual Treasures he had refined in his spare time.

"These two small items are for you to protect yourself."

Cai Ling's cultivation was only at the Heavenly Immortal late stage, even lower than Dong Wang Gong's attendant. Two Mid-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures would be more than enough for her.

Cai Ling's face lit up with joy, but she didn't take it. Instead, she looked at Queen Mother of the West beside her.

"Since it's a gift from your Uncle-Master Dong Hua, accept it and refine it well when you get back."

"Disciple thanks Uncle-Master Dong Hua for the treasure."

Cai Ling happily accepted it.

They didn't stay long in Western Kunlun. After collecting some spiritual roots, the two of them, along with Cloud Boy and the Nine-Colored Divine Deer mount, headed for the East Sea.

Queen Mother of the West didn't even take away the Dao Palace she had personally built. She withdrew the formation array of her dojo, intending to leave it for those with fate.

The two, one child, and one deer set off for the East Sea.

Years later, they returned to Mount Fang Island in the East Sea. Tens of thousands of years had passed since they left, and the two would not leave the island again for a short time.

In the quiet years, ten thousand years flashed by, and unknowingly, two Yuan Hui passed. On this day, the two were instructing disciples in cultivation at the Supreme Yang Palace when an immense pressure suddenly arrived. Everyone present, except for East King Duke, felt the urge to prostrate themselves.

Several disciples and the child involuntarily fell to the ground. East King Duke's Dao Lotus, Yin-Yang Two Qi, emerged from beneath his feet, protecting him and Queen Mother of the West. The pressure immediately lessened.

East King Duke already knew what was happening and bowed deeply to the void.

Suddenly, melodious music filled the air, and profound Dao Sound spread throughout the Primordial World. Colorful heavenly flowers rained down from the Nine Heavens Above, and golden lotuses of the Heavenly Dao surged from the earth. All sorts of Flying Birds and exotic beasts throughout the Primordial World raised their heads and cried out to the heavens.

Auspicious spiritual rain fell, benefiting all living beings. Various Great Dao laws evolved in the sky, naturally profound and boundless, instantly manifesting the image of all things and living beings.

Kirin auspicious beasts ran across the Primordial World, offering auspicious signs to the heavens, fulfilling the oath of the Primeval Kirin. When Kirin appeared, auspiciousness would manifest.

Amidst thousands of auspicious energies, an unparalleled might suppressed the Primordial World. All beings were filled with awe. Except for a few enlightened great cultivators, everyone else felt it in their hearts and prostrated themselves on the ground.

Lying high in the nine heavens, On a meditation cushion, a true Daoist. Beyond Heaven and Earth, Yellow and Black, I shall be the honored sect leader. Pangu gave birth to Taiji, Yin and Yang, Four Symbols follow. The leader of the Mystic Gate, One Qi transforms into Hongjun.

After a poem of revelation bestowed by the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun's voice once again echoed throughout the Primordial World: "I am Hongjun. Today, I have attained Dao and become a Saint, the first Saint in the Primordial World. Under the Heavenly Dao, Saints are responsible for educating all beings. Therefore, ten thousand years from now, I will lecture on the Great Dao in the Purple霄 Palace outside the Thirty-three Heavens. All beings in the Primordial World who have fate can come and listen!"

Two Yuan Hui after the Dao Demon War, Hongjun finally attained Dao and became a Saint.

East King Duke had been waiting for this day. He originally thought that after the great battle ended, Hongjun could become a Saint smoothly. He never expected that after so long, he would finally achieve Dao.

It seemed that the decline of the West had a much greater impact on Hongjun than he had initially imagined.

The Dao Sound fell, as if to display the power of a Saint. The oppressive pressure that filled the sky surged again, with the might of ruling the Primordial World. All beings and spirits prostrated themselves once more. Even most Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal mighty figures could not resist. The few who could withstand it without bowing still bent their bodies in respect.

East King Duke summoned the Eighteen-grade Yin-Yang Dao Lotus. The Yin-Yang Two Qi was released, filling the entire Dao Palace. He and Queen Mother of the West merely lowered their heads slightly, standing proudly.