East King Duke held the Chaos Bead and stood suspended above the Three Immortal Islands. He unleashed the full aura of a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal, without the slightest restraint.
Suddenly, thunder rang across the Primordial World. Dark clouds pressed down, and the Heaven's anger manifested, forming an overwhelming punishment. The presence above the Ninth Heaven grew stronger and stronger, an invisible pressure bearing down upon the Four Seas and Eight Wastes. At its center stood East King Duke, suspended above the Three Immortal Islands.
Within the thick clouds, Heaven's power appeared as divine thunder, taking the form of a dragon. It swallowed lightning as it darted and coiled through the sky, occasionally lowering its radiant, lightning-wreathed head to gaze coldly at the figure standing proudly below.
The strange phenomenon had already alarmed everyone on the Three Immortal Islands. Queen Mother of the West was the first to appear, flashing to her Dao companion's side. Seeing East King Duke and sensing his immense Primordial aura, she was moved. She immediately gave him a questioning look.
They had been Dao companions for countless years and were long in perfect accord. East King Duke understood what she meant, so he smiled and nodded.
Seeing this, Queen Mother of the West—usually so cool and composed—could not help showing her delight. She was happy that her Dao companion had succeeded in proving the Dao, and she also knew that her own chance to prove the Dao and become a Saint was drawing near.
However, although East King Duke's return after proving the Dao was cause for celebration, the situation before them still made her frown.
"Husband, this Heaven's Dao..."
"Don't worry. I have a plan."
Seeing the concern on Queen Mother of the West's face, East King Duke spoke to reassure her.
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