Gui Che Dies, Heavenly Emperor Seal in Hand!

"East King Duke, without the sharpness of weapons, what will you use to fight me!"

"Today, I will slay the Heavenly Emperor and destroy the Immortal Court!"

Black flames erupted from Gui Che's body, transforming into a black sun that swallowed all light. It was like a black hole in the starry sky, exuding an utterly terrifying aura.

Just the residual power was enough to leave the Pine Tree Immortal beside him severely injured and on the verge of death.

Seeing this, East King Duke waved his hand, shielding the Pine Tree Immortal behind him, before frowning at Gui Che.

"This is a bit troublesome!"

East King Duke pursed his lips. He hadn't had time to cultivate any Spiritual Powers yet, so his only combat strength was the Sky Measuring Ruler.

However, the Sky Measuring Ruler was a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure with 45 restrictions. As Gui Che had said, he had only managed to refine ten of them, and couldn't exert its true power.

In this situation, he could only barely maintain a stalemate.

But this battle would surely be spread, and if he fought Di Jun's subordinate to a draw, his reputation as Heavenly Emperor would be damaged.

Just as he was feeling the pinch, a series of voices suddenly echoed in his ears, bringing a surge of joy to his heart.

[Ding! Group member Ye Fan cultivated the Heavenly Emperor Visualization Diagram, becoming a believer of the Heavenly Emperor, and gained Protagonist's Fortune and the power of faith!]

[Ding! Group member Ying Zheng cultivated the Heavenly Emperor Visualization Diagram, becoming a believer of the Heavenly Emperor, and gained Human Emperor's Fortune and the faith of a nation!]

[Ding! ...]

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[Billion Times Critical Strike triggered, congratulations to the host for obtaining a tenth of the Faith Dao Law, the Fortune Supreme Treasure Heavenly Emperor Seal, and comprehending the Spiritual Power Heavenly Emperor Fist!]

[Faith Dao Law is merging, host's cultivation has been raised to the mid-stage of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal!]

"Haha... hic, how is this possible!"

Gui Che, who had been laughing maniacally, was stunned as he watched the aura within East King Duke surge. In just an instant, his cultivation had risen from the mid-stage of Primordial Unity Golden Immortal to the mid-stage of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal. His voice choked as he let out an unpleasant cry.

"Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, how could you possibly break through to Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal?!"

Even in the Great Desolation, a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal was a top-tier figure who could dominate a region.

Figures like the Three Pure Ones, Di Jun the Demon Emperor, and others were all at this same realm.

He couldn't understand why East King Duke, whose cultivation had been lower than his just moments ago, had suddenly increased his cultivation so drastically.

"I am the Heavenly Emperor, what is impossible for me!"

After speaking, East King Duke directly put away the Sky Measuring Ruler.

"I don't need a spiritual treasure to kill you. If you can take one punch from me, I will spare your life!"

East King Duke formed a hand seal, and the fist imprint on it emanated an Imperial aura. It then transformed into a phantom of the Heavenly Emperor, piercing through the void and striking Gui Che.

The Fangtian Huaji snapped in half, and Gui Che's body was torn to shreds, revealing his true form as a nine-headed bird. Torrential black flames burned, absorbing everything in the world in an attempt to repair itself. However, a golden fist print spread across its chest, and its body gradually began to disintegrate.

"No! I am a Demon God of the Demon Court, you can't kill me!"

Half of Gui Che's nine heads were gone, and the rest were collapsing. Terror filled his heart.

The Pine Tree Immortal, having stabilized his injuries after some time to recuperate, looked hesitantly at East King Duke upon hearing Gui Che's words.

"Your Majesty Heavenly Emperor, this Gui Che is a general of the Demon Court. If you kill him, the Demon Emperor and the others might not let this go."

For an immortal like him without any background, the Demon Emperor was already an unreachable figure who could scatter his soul with a single word.

"It's alright!"

East King Duke waved his hand, interrupting him.

He saw clearly that even without this incident, his relationship with Di Jun and the others wouldn't be any better.

As long as the Demon Court existed, there was no room for reconciliation between them.

"As for you, although it was an undeserved disaster, you have ultimately offended the Demon Court. What are your plans for the future?"

As Gui Che died in agony, East King Duke turned to the Pine Tree Immortal beside him.

"I can only leave this place and escape the Demon Court's pursuit."

The Pine Tree Immortal said with a bitter smile.

Then, his eyes lit up as he looked at East King Duke.

"I wonder if this humble immortal is fortunate enough to follow Your Majesty?"

East King Duke was taken aback and looked at him carefully.

Perhaps it was because he had become an immortal from a pine tree, his body was filled with pure spiritual energy, and he even possessed considerable merit. He was clearly an immortal who focused on cultivation.

"Very well. My Penglai Immortal Mountain is still short of someone to manage it. You shall return with me."

In the Great Desolation, it was very simple to distinguish between good and bad people. One only needed to see if they had more merit or karma on them.

Now that the Heavenly Dao had just begun, it was a time of great power for the Heavenly Dao. This method of differentiation would be one hundred percent accurate.

When he established the Immortal Court, his Penglai Immortal Mountain would be filled with small spirits like Immortal Ganoderma and Jade Grass. They couldn't be left unsupervised.

With a creature like the Pine Tree Immortal, who had transformed from a plant, to look after them, he could be more at ease.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The Pine Tree Immortal was overjoyed upon hearing this, but then continued, "Please allow me a moment, Your Majesty."

He temporarily suppressed his injuries, began forming hand seals, and a dense life essence rose from the mountain range beneath him.

As the Pine Tree Immortal circulated his cultivation technique, a milky white stone spring appeared before him.

The stone spring emitted a swirling, multicolored aura in the air. Just a wisp of its essence was enough to restore the battle-scarred mountain range below to its original state.

Even the Pine Tree Immortal, standing nearby, saw his formerly pale complexion regain some color.

"Your Majesty, this spring was obtained by this humble immortal by chance. It contains the source of life. When I collected the spring water, a wisp of its aura accidentally leaked out, which is why that scoundrel Gui Che came knocking."

"Now that I have Your Majesty's protection, this humble immortal wishes to offer it to you."

East King Duke looked over upon hearing this and saw that the spring water displayed a three-colored radiance, containing the power of the sun, moon, and stars.

After a moment's thought, he understood what it was.

"I won't hide it from you; this item should be the legendary Three Lights Divine Water."

"The golden light is Sunlight Divine Water, which can wear away flesh, blood, and bone."

"The silver light is Moonlight Divine Water, which can corrode the Primordial Spirit and soul."

"The purple light is Starlight Divine Water, which can dissolve true spirit and consciousness."

"When the three waters are combined, they can be called the foremost healing medicine in the Great Desolation. Are you sure you want to give it to me?"

The Pine Tree Immortal had been somewhat reluctant, but after hearing East King Duke's explanation, his expression became even more resolute.

"As the saying goes, an innocent man is often condemned for his possessions. Although the Three Lights Divine Water is excellent, I only just obtained it before it brought about a life-threatening disaster. I truly dare not keep it any longer. Please accept it, Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, East King Duke no longer stood on ceremony and accepted it directly.

The Three Lights Divine Water was indeed a treasure, its value exceeding that of ordinary Innate Spiritual Treasures.

Crucially, the Three Lights Divine Water would also be very beneficial for nurturing the Creation White Lotus.

It was likely the fated item he had deduced earlier.

Having received such significant karma from the Pine Tree Immortal, East King Duke pondered for a moment before pointing towards his glabella.