Myriad Worlds Chat Group

The Myriad Worlds Chat Group.

That name made it clear there wouldn't be only these few members.

The number of people joining the Chat Group would definitely grow over time.

And as Group Leader, he could obtain treasures powerful enough to let him rise to prominence in the Primordial World.

Even when the Three Pure Ones and the others became Saints in the future,

he would be confident he could deal with them.

And even...

East King Duke hadn't forgotten the Faith Power he'd grasped while listening to the Dao.

"Saints exist in the Primordial World, after all. Those Great Powers won't just sit by while I spread my faith!"

"Whether it's Jieyin and Zhunti, who will become Saints in the future, or the Three Pure Ones, they'll all need faith. I was worried that after it was divided up, there wouldn't be enough Faith Power to raise my cultivation!"

"But things are different now. With the Myriad Worlds Chat Group, people from countless worlds can become my followers and spread my faith. Given time, the Immortal Court I establish could become a supreme Immortal Court that suppresses all worlds!"

"Then, let alone the Saints—even Hongjun, who has already merged with the Heavenly Dao, might not be my match!"

But that was all for later.

For now, the most important thing was surviving this crisis.

Di Jun and Taiyi had made no attempt to hide their murderous intent. Once they returned to the Primordial World, they would certainly come after him.

Both were born with powerful talents, and they also had Spiritual Treasures to protect them.

They even had the forces of the Demon Court at their command, and had already reached the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Once they had absorbed what they'd learned from the Dao lecture, they would become Quasi-Saints.

If they truly set their minds to dealing with him, he would have a very difficult time.

While he was still thinking this over,

West Queen Mother had also been granted the authority of Chief of Female Immortals by Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

She wasn't as bold as East King Duke, and didn't dare extort the Dao Ancestor. After receiving the Myriad Immortals Scroll and another Spiritual Treasure, she thanked him and withdrew.

Di Jun and the others didn't say anything about it.

Female immortals were a minority, even in the Primordial World.

The authority was considerable, but it was still a thankless burden—hardly worth having, yet difficult to discard.

What's more, with East King Duke having gone first, they cared even less about it.

With the balance of Yin and Yang in Heaven and Earth now under someone's care, the first lecture came to an end.

Everyone bowed respectfully toward the Cloud Platform, then filed out of Zixiao Palace in an orderly manner.

Outside Zixiao Palace, East King Duke was just about to cross the Chaos and return to the Primordial World when a crowd gathered around him.

"Congratulations, East King Duke, on obtaining the Heavenly Emperor Position!"

"Do you still remember me, Daoist friend? After our discussion of the Dao last time, I could tell your Dao Heart was clear and your path to the Great Dao was flourishing. We met only once, but I've considered you a close friend ever since. Seeing you again today truly feels like the Heavenly Dao's blessing!"

"Daoist friend, you have the favor of a Saint, but the Primordial World is vast and guiding its living beings is no easy task. If you encounter any difficulties, just come to me. I'll do everything in my power to help!"

Although East King Duke had offended most of the people in Zixiao Palace, that didn't mean he was down and out.

In fact, in their eyes, East King Duke had enormous potential.

With the Heavenly Emperor Position personally bestowed by the Dao Ancestor, his future achievements were boundless.

There were always people willing to bet on him.

"Thank you for your kindness, fellow Daoists!"

East King Duke didn't put on airs. He gladly accepted their overtures.

After all, he needed people to build the Immortal Court, and anyone who could cross the Chaos to attend the Dao lecture at Zixiao Palace was certainly no ordinary figure.

If he could recruit them into the Immortal Court, he wouldn't have to worry about ending up in the same predicament as Haotian in later times.

"Hmph! You bootlickers! I'm ashamed to associate with you!"

One person after another emerged from Zixiao Palace. Seeing the scene, one of them flicked his sleeve and left.

The others regarded East King Duke in different ways as well.

Most of them simply kept their distance and minded their own business.

They planned to return to the Primordial World and cultivate in seclusion, reciting the Great Yellow Court. Unless the Dao Ancestor gave another lecture, they wouldn't get involved in anything happening in the Primordial World.

That way, no matter how the Primordial World developed, it wouldn't affect them in the slightest.

Even if he was the Heavenly Emperor, as long as they didn't interfere with his governance of Heaven and Earth, he had no reason to make a move against them.

They sought only to become Saints, living quiet and detached lives.

"Hmph! East King Duke may be riding high now, but the Primordial World is full of danger. If you don't learn to keep a low profile, one day you might lose your life and perish!"

Taiyi strode out, the Eastern Emperor Bell in his hand glowing with holy light once more. Faint tolls rang out, as if a supreme being were crossing time and space from some distant river. The heavens trembled, the Nine Heavens fell silent, and everyone was struck with terror.

Without the suppression of Zixiao Palace, the Eastern Emperor Bell was even more terrifying.

No one had the slightest confidence in facing it.

Some of the Great Powers who had been gathered around East King Duke turned deathly pale at the sight. They hurriedly bowed to Taiyi, then fled as if their lives depended on it.

The scene, so lively just moments before, had suddenly gone cold.

"A bunch of fair-weather friends, just as I thought! Hahaha!"

Taiyi laughed heartily. The Eastern Emperor Bell swayed, divine light stirring within it. Its supreme aura spilled out, wrapped around Di Jun and the others, and then shattered the Chaos as they vanished.

"Boy, the title of Heavenly Emperor attracts too much attention. Be careful you don't get in over your head!"

Daoist Kunpeng shot him a sinister look. A clear birdcall rang out, and everyone saw a gigantic Kunpeng appear in the Chaos. Its wings stretched like the sky, its sharp feathers tearing apart the Chaos Qi. With just one beat of its wings, it traveled tens of millions of li!

Ancestor Minghe carried the Yuantu Sword and Abi Sword on his back, surrounded by the laws of blood. Just seeing his figure was like watching a torrential river of blood about to swallow them whole.

He glared at East King Duke and gave a cold snort, then transformed into a streak of light that pierced the Chaos and vanished.

The Three Pure Ones showed no hostility, but they made no effort to speak with East King Duke, either.

The Two from the West, Fuxi, Zhenyuanzi, and the others likewise offered East King Duke no smiles.

Yet East King Duke remained calm, his heart utterly unmoved. He'd expected this scene all along.

Before, he might have found it troublesome.

But now that he'd joined the Chat Group, he wouldn't let anyone get away with making things difficult for him. If they actually showed up to cause trouble, he'd make sure they regretted it.

The Primordial World was unusually lively today.

Many Great Powers returned from the Chaos, bringing news that left everyone stunned.

On the day Hongjun became a Saint, the pressure of the Saintly Dao swept across the entire Primordial World, showing them just how terrifying Saints were.

But no one had expected East King Duke to dare snatch food from a tiger's mouth and obtain so many benefits from a Saint.

Perhaps even he hadn't expected it. For a time, East King Duke's name resounded throughout the Primordial World. Even newly awakened creatures had heard of him.

East King Duke knew nothing of this, and even if he had, he wouldn't have cared much.

After the lecture ended, he parted ways with the other Daoists and returned to his own abode.

He'd gained a great deal from the lecture and needed to contemplate it carefully and consolidate his progress.

The others had the same thoughts.

For a time, the entire Primordial World fell into a strange stillness.