Preaching Ends, Crisis Emerges!

Myriad Worlds Chat Group.

Just from the name alone, it couldn't possibly only have these few members forever.

The number of people entering the chat group would only grow larger and larger.

And as the group leader, the supreme treasures he could obtain would be enough to let him rise in the Primordial World.

Even if the Three Pure Ones and others became Saints later on, He was confident he could handle them.

Even...

East King Duke hadn't forgotten the Faith Power he had comprehended while Listening to the Dao.

"In the Primordial World, after all, there are Saints, and those Great Powers won't just stand by and let me spread my faith without reacting!"

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

"But now it's different. 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 might even become the supreme Immortal Court that suppresses all realms!"

"By then, not to mention Saints, even Hongjun, who has merged with the Dao, might not be my match!"

But that was all talk for later.

For now, the most important thing for him was to survive this crisis.

Di Jun and Taiyi's killing intent was already undisguised. Once they returned to the Primordial World, they would definitely make a move against him.

The two were innately powerful from birth, protected by supreme treasures.

They even had the Demon Court's forces working for them, and they were already at the peak of the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

After digesting the gains from this sermon, they would become Quasi-Saints.

If they were truly determined to deal with him, he would find it extremely troublesome.

While he was still thinking, West Queen Mother had also been granted the authority of Chief of Female Immortals by the Dao Ancestor.

She wasn't as bold as East King Duke, daring to use this to extort the Dao Ancestor, so after being bestowed the Myriad Immortals Scroll and a Spiritual Treasure, she thanked him and withdrew.

Di Jun and the others had nothing to say about this.

Even in the Primordial World, female immortals were a minority.

Though the authority was great, it was like a chicken rib—tasteless to eat, yet a pity to discard.

Besides, with East King Duke taking the lead, they naturally paid it even less mind.

With the management of Heaven and Earth's Yin and Yang assigned, the first sermon also came to an end.

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

Outside Zixiao Palace, just as East King Duke was about to cross the Chaos and return to the Primordial World, many people surrounded him.

"Congratulations to East King Duke for obtaining the Exalted Heavenly Emperor Position!"

"Does East King Duke still remember this poor Daoist? Last time we discussed the Dao, I felt your Dao heart was clear and your path prosperous. Though it was only a single meeting, I have regarded you as a close friend in my heart. To see you today is truly the blessing of the Heavenly Dao!"

"Brother Dao has received the Saint's favor, but the Primordial World is vast, and teaching living beings is no easy task. If you ever encounter difficulties, Brother Dao, just seek me out. I will spare no effort!"

Although East King Duke had offended most people in Zixiao Palace, that didn't mean he had fallen from grace.

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

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

There were always those willing to bet on him.

"Many thanks for the kindness, fellow Daoists!"

East King Duke didn't put on airs either, accepting all these overtures without hesitation.

After all, establishing his Immortal Court required manpower, and these people, who could cross the Chaos to attend sermons at Zixiao Palace, were naturally extraordinary.

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 ages.

"Hmph, a bunch of sycophants! I'm ashamed to be associated with the likes of you!"

Some people walked out of Zixiao Palace one after another, saw this scene, and left with a flick of their sleeves.

The attitudes of the others toward East King Duke varied.

Most adopted a stance of indifference.

They planned to return to the Primordial World, go into seclusion, and quietly recite the Great Yellow Court, refusing to involve themselves in any affairs of the Primordial World unless the Dao Ancestor gave another sermon.

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

Even the Heavenly Emperor, as long as he didn't interfere with their management of Heaven and Earth, had no reason to make a move against them.

Their sole focus was on becoming Saints, pure and detached.

"Hmph! East King Duke is riding high now, but the Primordial World is fraught with danger. If he doesn't restrain himself, he might find his body destroyed and his Dao extinguished one day!"

Taiyi stepped forward. The Eastern Emperor Bell in his hand blazed anew with holy light, faint chimes echoing as if some supreme being crossed time and space from a distant river. The heavens trembled, the nine skies fell silent, and terror gripped every heart.

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

If anyone here faced it, they had no confidence at all.

Some Great Powers who had gathered around East King Duke turned pale at the sight. They hastily bowed to Taiyi, then fled as if escaping death.

The once lively scene fell into desolate quiet.

"Truly a rabble of cowards, hahaha!"

Taiyi laughed heartily. The Eastern Emperor Bell swayed slightly, divine light awakening. Its supreme aura wrapped around Di Jun and the others, then shattered the Chaos and vanished.

"Youngster, the title of Heavenly Emperor carries too much weight. Be careful you can't bear it!"

Daoist Kunpeng's sinister gaze swept over them. Then a piercing bird cry rang out. Everyone saw a massive Kunpeng appear in the Chaos, its wings like curtains hanging from the sky, sharp feathers tearing through Chaos Qi. With a single flap, it crossed millions of miles!

Old Ancestor Minghe bore the Yuantu Sword and Abi Sword on his back, blood-path laws coiling around him. Just seeing his form made it feel as if a blood-drenched river would surge forth and swallow them whole.

He stared at East King Duke, snorted coldly, then turned into a streak of light that pierced the Chaos and vanished.

The Three Pure Ones showed no hostility, but neither did they show any intention of speaking with East King Duke.

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

East King Duke's gaze remained calm, his heart utterly unruffled. This scene had long been within his expectations.

If this had happened before, he might have had a headache.

But now that he had joined the Chat Group, if they didn't make a move, fine. If they truly showed up to cause him trouble, he would certainly make sure they didn't get off easy.

The Primordial World was unusually lively today.

Many Great Powers returned from the Chaos, and the news they brought shocked everyone.

On the day Hongjun became a Saint, the pressure of the Saintly Dao had swept across the entire Primordial World, revealing the terror of Saints to all.

But no one expected East King Duke to snatch food from a tiger's mouth, gaining so many benefits from a Saint.

Perhaps even he hadn't realized it, but in that moment, East King Duke's name resounded throughout the Primordial World. Even beings who had just awakened their intelligence had heard of him.

East King Duke, however, knew nothing of this. Even if he did, he wouldn't care much.

Since the lecture ended, he had parted ways with the other Dao companions and chosen to return to his own Dao field.

This lecture's harvest was truly substantial, and he needed time to comprehend and stabilize it.

Not just him—everyone else harbored the same thought.

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