Yin-Yang Union, Finally Dao Companions

Hongjun's might arrived swiftly and dissipated just as quickly. After displaying the prestige of a Saint, the overwhelming pressure that filled the heavens and earth receded completely. Although the celestial phenomena gradually faded, the lingering resonance of the Heavenly Dao remained.

Even so, all living beings in the Great Desolation were unconsciously immersed in the Saint's supreme aura, unable to extricate themselves for a long time.

Within the Supreme Yang Palace on Mount Fang Island, the Yin-Yang Two Qi gradually subsided. With the protection of the East King Duke, his disciples and attendants were in a much better state than other beings in the Great Desolation, but they still wore expressions of shock. They were merely cultivators below the Golden Immortal realm; how could they withstand the pressure of a Saint's might?

After a long while, Xuan Yang and the others, who had nearly suffocated, finally recovered, their hearts filled with lingering fear.

"May I ask Master, what is the status of a Saint to possess such might!"

"Above Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal is Quasi-Saint, and above Quasi-Saint is Saint. Saints are positioned below the Heavenly Dao, acting on its behalf. They are the most supreme positions in the Great Desolation."

"Below the Heavenly Dao, yet this Hongjun Saint is so powerful!"

Seeing his disciple's shallow knowledge and careless words, the East King Duke's expression turned stern, and he reprimanded, "Silence! You must not utter the name of a Saint lightly. Our Mount Fang Island can conceal Heavenly Secrets. If we were outside, a Saint's might reaches the heavens; with a single thought, they would sense it. Be extremely careful not to blaspheme."

"Master, forgive me. This disciple remembers!"

The disciples were all filled with trepidation.

After the disciples left, the Queen Mother of the West said, "Dong Hua, this Hongjun Saint, is he the senior who invited you to subdue demons in the West many years ago?"

The East King Duke nodded.

"Indeed. Two Yuan Hui ago, he was already at the peak of Quasi-Saint, a Golden Immortal of the Origin. Now, becoming the first Saint of the Great Desolation is only natural."

"Should we also go to the Purple Heaven Palace for the Saint's Sermon?"

"We must go! A Saint's Sermon is not to be missed. You and I can go together."

"Excellent!"

The East King Duke was not the only one planning to listen to the sermon.

Within the Three Pure Ones' Hall on Kunlun Mountain, Grand Pure One Laozi summoned the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, using the Mysterious Yellow Power to protect his two brothers. They upheld Pangu's dignity, and though they were filled with awe, they did not prostrate themselves.

The three brothers had divided the Twenty-four-grade Creation Green Lotus on Buzhou Mountain. Although each obtained a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, for defense, they still had to rely on the might of the Exquisite Pagoda.

As the Saint's might receded, the Upper Pure Tongtian showed a look of shock. "Is the position of Saint the supreme rank above Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal? This Senior Hongjun is truly formidable; I am far inferior."

Grand Pure One Laozi nodded slightly. "Many years ago, a great battle occurred in the Western lands, its aftermath shaking the Great Desolation. I deduced that powerful beings were fighting. I surmise this Hongjun Saint was one of them."

Tongtian suddenly understood, his gaze burning with fervor. "Such a powerful being is giving a sermon; we must go and listen."

Yuan Shi, standing beside them, frowned. While he was shocked by the Saint's might, he also felt a sense of unwillingness. As one of Pangu's Three Pure Ones, Jade Pure Primordial had always been proud. He had thought that the three brothers were already at the pinnacle of the Great Desolation, but he never expected there to be beings far beyond their reach.

"Third Brother, do not be like this. We are the Pangu Orthodox; we have our own inheritance. Why should we listen to the Dao methods of this so-called Saint?"

Just as Tongtian was about to retort, the Grand Pure One spoke first, "Although we Three Pure Ones have noble origins, our path of Dao is unclear. After Zenith Heaven, the future is hazy and unknown. Saints are the esteemed beings of heaven and earth, and we can seek their guidance. We cannot be willful."

Grand Pure One Laozi's words unified the opinions of the Three Pure Ones, and their trip to Purple霄 Palace was decided.

Furthermore, Fuxi and Nuwa, Zhenyuanzi, Hongyun, those few in the starry sky... even the one in the Sea of Blood... even the barren West had Da Luo Cultivators preparing to act. Instantly, the Primordial World was in turmoil.

Inside the Supreme Yang Palace on Mount Fangzhang Island, East King Duke put away his cultivation technique.

"The Supreme Yang Power is extremely pure. It's time to take that step."

He muttered to himself, then vanished from his spot.

At the same time, Queen Mother of the West in the Pure Yin Palace also opened her eyes. A hint of nervousness showed on her face, but more than that, it was anticipation.

Outside the palace gate, the two faced each other. Yin Yang Qi gradually intertwined, and tenderness bloomed.

East King Duke stepped forward and said softly, "Solitary yang does not grow, solitary yin does not birth. We have known each other for hundreds of thousands of years. You know my feelings, and I know your intentions. Under the Heavenly Mandate, you and I should unite. Now the time has come, Tai Zhen, are you willing to be my Dao Companion, to explore the Great Dao together, and accompany each other for eternity?"

As he spoke, he extended his right hand.

A blush spread across Queen Mother of the West's face, making her radiant. Though she appeared slightly shy, she stepped forward with unwavering resolve.

"Dong Hua, I am willing!"

She then reached out her hand.

The moment their hands met, two points of spiritual light on Supreme Yang Mountain intertwined, shooting straight into the sky. The sunset clouds illuminated the entire Mount Fangzhang Immortal Island.

The Yin-Yang Two Qi between heaven and earth manifested in celebration.

"Congratulations, Master, Mistress (Empress, Lord), Yin and Yang unite, forever as one!"

Inside the Supreme Yang Palace, only a few disciples and attendants were present. Although not many fellow cultivators bore witness, the ceremony was solemn. Facing the altar dedicated to Heaven and Earth, East King Duke and Queen Mother of the West stepped forward solemnly, revering Heaven above and bowing to Earth below.

"I, East King Duke, an Innate Divine Being of the Primordial World, am today becoming a Dao Companion with Queen Mother of the West. From now on, Yin and Yang shall merge, becoming one..."

"I, Queen Mother of the West, an Innate Divine Being of the Primordial World, am today becoming a Dao Companion with East King Duke,..."

Before Heaven and Earth, the two made their vows, thus becoming true Dao companions. Although the sacred artifact of marriage had not yet appeared, and they were not the protagonists of the Heavenly Marriage, their union of Yin and Yang was in accordance with the Heavenly Dao, and Heaven bestowed its reward.

A considerable Merit Golden Cloud descended. East King Duke gave it all to Queen Mother of the West without reservation, and she accepted it calmly.

The ceremony concluded, and the disciples withdrew. The doors of the Supreme Yang Palace boomed shut. East King Duke and Queen Mother of the West walked hand in hand into the inner chamber, which was already adorned with auspicious clouds, curtains, and a lotus bed.

"Husband!"

"Wife!"

A full hundred years passed before the phenomena within the inner chamber slowly subsided. The Yin-Yang power receded, and Supreme Yang Mountain gradually returned to peace. However, the doors of the Dao Palace remained tightly shut, never opening.

Although the outside world was calm, the inner chamber of the Dao Palace was far from peaceful. Yin-Yang power intertwined, inseparable (here, five hundred characters were deleted)... The two seemed to have entered a new world.

Another hundred years passed. East King Duke and Queen Mother of the West sat opposite each other on the Eighteen-grade Yin-Yang Dao Lotus. The Yin-Yang Two Qi flowed through them, constantly circulating within their Dao bodies and primordial spirits, slowly... planting a seed.

East King Duke's aura suddenly surged, and the three flowers above his head manifested.

Suddenly, the River of Fate materialized before him. His primordial spirit ascended, settling above the river. The three flowers swayed gracefully, continuously emitting the vitality of creation, their fragrance intensifying.

Then, above his Dao body, above the three flowers, a ray of Rosy Clouds appeared, followed by a second, then a third...

Seeing this, Queen Mother of the West on the opposite side showed joy, her eyes fixed on him, not looking away for a moment!

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