Hongjun Stopped Pretending

Seeing Dongwanggong completely disrupt Hongjun's plan, Chen Xuan was beyond delighted. He was just short of giving Dongwanggong a thumbs-up.

"You said it yourself: only personal disciples can receive the Primordial Purple Qi. This time, I want to see how you intend to give the Primordial Purple Qi to Ancestor Hong Yun."

At this moment, Chen Xuan was absolutely the sort to enjoy a spectacle without fearing a bigger mess. He had even decided that once he returned, he would pull the rug out from under Hongjun.

Meanwhile, Dongwanggong was still kneeling before Hongjun. It was clear that unless Hongjun bestowed upon him three innate spiritual treasures from the same lineage, he would not accept the position of leader of the male immortals.

Helplessly, Hongjun could only wave his hand. A Dragon-Head Seal and a Dragon-Head Hairpin flew straight toward Dongwanggong.

"This Dragon-Head Seal and Dragon-Head Hairpin share the same lineage as the Dragon-Headed Staff in your hand. You may use them to house the Three Corpses, and they shall serve as tokens for commanding the male immortals of the world."

He then waved his hand toward Queen Mother of the West. A Golden Phoenix Crown and a Flowing Cloud Hairpin flew directly into her hands.

"This is the Golden Phoenix Crown and the Flowing Cloud Hairpin. They share the same lineage as the golden hairpin in your hand. They may be used to house the Three Corpses and command the female immortals of the Primordial World."

Dongwanggong and Queen Mother of the West accepted the magic treasures with beaming smiles. They then bowed to Hongjun in thanks and assured him that they would certainly not disappoint his high expectations.

Seeing Queen Mother of the West and Dongwanggong receive innate spiritual treasures from the same lineage, Dijun and Taiyi naturally refused to fall behind.

They immediately knelt before Hongjun and pleaded for him to bestow innate spiritual treasures upon them as well, so they could use them to house the Three Corpses.

Hongjun shook his head helplessly. "The two of you were transformed from the true spirits of the Sun Star. The innate spiritual treasures you require to house the Three Corpses are unlike those of others."

"You may seek them within the Sun Star. There will surely be what you need there, rather than wasting time here with this poor Daoist."

There was already a trace of anger in Hongjun's voice as he spoke, making Dijun and Taiyi afraid to make any further requests.

Only after seeing that the two of them had fallen silent did Hongjun say, "Today's lecture ends here. Return to your respective abodes and contemplate well."

With that, Hongjun's figure vanished from Purple Cloud Palace. At the same time, the gates of Purple Cloud Palace opened.

The crowd bowed toward the place where Hongjun had been seated, then departed Purple Cloud Palace in small groups.

At that moment, Dongwanggong reached out and grabbed Chen Xuan. He said, "Fellow Daoist Chen Xuan, I am now the leader of the male immortals of the Primordial World."

"I can rightfully establish my own force. Would Fellow Daoist Chen Xuan be willing to lend me a hand and help me establish the Primordial Immortal Court, using the East Sea Fangzhu Islands as its foundation?"

Chen Xuan smiled and shook his head. "Thank you for the invitation, Fellow Daoist Dongwanggong, but I have always been free-spirited and cannot bear restraints."

"Still, Fellow Daoist Dongwanggong, rest assured. If there is ever anything you need from me, Chen Xuan, simply send someone to inform me."

After speaking, he made a Daoist salute to Dongwanggong and walked out of Purple Cloud Palace.

Only after Chen Xuan had disappeared from Dongwanggong's sight did Dongwanggong realize that he did not know where Chen Xuan's abode was.

But when he tried to find Chen Xuan again, Chen Xuan was nowhere to be seen. He could only sigh helplessly before turning to Queen Mother of the West beside him.

"Fellow Daoist Queen Mother of the West, since you and I have accepted our master's command, let us go to my abode and discuss how to establish the Immortal Court."

Queen Mother of the West nodded, then left Purple Cloud Palace with Dongwanggong and headed straight for Fangzhu Mountain in the East Sea.

Meanwhile, the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and the others had also left Purple Cloud Palace. They had intended to bid farewell and return to their respective abodes when Chen Xuan's voice rang out in their ears at the same time.

"In a thousand years, your master will expound upon the Dao of the Primordial Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal on Azure Lotus Island. Return to Azure Lotus Island at once to hear the Dao."

Upon hearing Chen Xuan's voice, everyone revealed delighted expressions and immediately headed toward Azure Lotus Island in the East Sea.

Little did they know that the moment the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, and the others departed, Hongjun appeared where they had just been.

He could not help frowning. "This is the aura of Green Lotus Daoist. Has Green Lotus Daoist returned?"

"And the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa seem to have received Green Lotus Daoist's summons. Could the master the Three Pure Ones speak of be Green Lotus Daoist?"

At that thought, Hongjun's expression instantly became exceedingly grave. He immediately followed the aura of the Three Pure Ones toward the East Sea.

Little did he know that Chen Xuan, hidden in the shadows, had long witnessed his actions. At this moment, Chen Xuan could not help muttering inwardly.

Hongjun, you're not much either. You hold the Fortune Jade Disk in your hand, yet you haven't even comprehended the Great Dao Concealment Law. What a waste of a heavenly treasure.

With that thought, Chen Xuan followed behind Hongjun toward Azure Lotus Island. Yet from beginning to end, Hongjun never noticed him.

Only when the Three Pure Ones entered the protective grand formation of Azure Lotus Island did Hongjun reveal himself in midair. He opened his Heavenly Dao Eye and looked toward Azure Lotus Island.

Although Azure Lotus Island had a protective grand formation, it was as though it did not exist in Hongjun's eyes. For a time, every detail on Azure Lotus Island was laid bare before him.

In Hongjun's eyes, Azure Lotus Island was an exceptional blessed land and grotto-heaven. The island was home to countless spiritual roots and spiritual herbs.

Even compared to his own Purple Cloud Palace, Azure Lotus Island was not inferior in the slightest. Yet from beginning to end, Hongjun did not find any trace of Chen Xuan.

This gave rise to an idea in Hongjun's heart. He immediately released his cultivation of the sixth rank of the Primordial Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal in full.

In an instant, a sage's pressure swept across the skies above Azure Lotus Island, making the Three Pure Ones and the others on the island feel an urge to kneel in worship.

At the same time, Hongjun completely blocked off the heavenly secrets within ten thousand li of Azure Lotus Island. After all, what he was about to do was somewhat shameful.

Then Hongjun's voice rang out from the sky. "So your master is actually Green Lotus Daoist."

"But Green Lotus Daoist is no longer in the Primordial World. If you transfer to this poor Daoist's school, it will not count as betraying your master and ancestors."

"Offer this poor Daoist the rites of discipleship now. As for Green Lotus Daoist, this poor Daoist will naturally handle him for you. There is no need for any concern."

Though Hongjun spoke in a very cordial manner, his voice carried an authority that no one dared defy.

The Three Pure Ones and Nuwa could even clearly sense that if they refused Hongjun again now, he would certainly strike at them directly.

Even so, the Three Pure Ones had no intention of yielding. Even Nuwa endured Hongjun's sage pressure and struggled to straighten her back.

At that moment, Laozi spoke to Nuwa. "Have you truly made up your mind? It is not too late to regret it now."