Among the several Primordial Grand Unity Saints in the Primordial World, aside from Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who had already merged with the Dao, East King Duke was the most mysterious. After all, he was the only Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal, an existence unlike any other. Almost every Primordial Saint regarded him with wariness.
The two Sages of the West, Jieyin and Zhunti, were no exception. Zhunti in particular—East King Duke's unmatched combat prowess had left a deeper impression on him than on anyone else in the Primordial World, perhaps with the exception of Primordial.
As one of the Primordial World's strongest fighters, East King Duke had faced Saints several times and had never been defeated. Jieyin and Zhunti had both personally experienced the supreme power of this foremost Primordial Grand Unity.
Zhunti especially did not merely fear East King Duke. He was, in fact, somewhat afraid of him—a feeling almost unimaginable for a Saint.
Seeing East King Duke take his seat nearby, Jieyin and Zhunti said nothing. The two Sages exchanged a glance, then each fell silent.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun, seated above them, paid no attention to the three present. After sending out several messages, he closed his eyes and said nothing. Some time later, Taiqing Laozi was the first to arrive. He glanced at the people inside Zixiao Palace, first looking surprised, then silently took his place nearby.
Soon after, Primordial, Tongtian, Nuwa, Pingxin, and Tai Zhen arrived as well.
Once all the Saints had gathered, Dao Ancestor Hongjun opened his eyes and looked at Jieyin and Zhunti.
"Everyone is here. You two may explain your intentions to the other Saints."
Apart from East King Duke, the Three Pure Ones and the others were still somewhat bewildered about why the Dao Ancestor had summoned them. Hearing this, they