Not only was Tongtian utterly shocked, but even Taishang Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun were greatly alarmed.
Goddess Nvwa and the great deity Fuxi looked at Chen Xuan with concern.
Western Queen Mother and Houtu below were likewise filled with worry.
Yet, to everyone's surprise, Chen Xuan stepped forward and knelt before Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Thank you, Grandmaster, for bestowing this treasure. Your granddisciple will certainly devote his full efforts to nurturing it into an Innate Supreme Treasure capable of suppressing fortune."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded. Then, a Mountains and Rivers, Land and Grain Diagram and a Red Embroidered Ball flew directly into Goddess Nvwa's hands.
The Twelfth Grade Merit Golden Lotus and the Blessed Divine Pestle flew directly toward the Two Sages of the West.
Then his gaze fell upon Chen Xuan. "Seeing that you possess filial devotion, I shall allow you to enter Treasure Distribution Cliff a second time today. As for what you obtain, that will depend on your own fortune."
With that, he waved at Chen Xuan, who vanished directly from Purple Cloud Palace.
Everyone was stunned. Chen Xuan had openly questioned Dao Ancestor Hongjun, yet not only had he escaped punishment, he had even obtained magical treasures.
Now, he had entered Treasure Distribution Cliff ahead of everyone else. Moreover, from Dao Ancestor Hongjun's words, it was clear that this was not his first time entering Treasure Distribution Cliff.
This made everyone resolve that, in the future, they could provoke even the Three Pure Ones, but they absolutely could not provoke Chen Xuan. This man's backing was anything but ordinary.
At this moment, Dao Ancestor Hongjun spoke again. "The three thousand years have not yet passed. There is still a little time left. If any of you have questions, you may ask me."
This made everyone even more envious, jealous, and resentful. What did he mean the time had not run out? He was clearly delaying for Chen Xuan's sake.
Even so, with an opportunity to ask questions, some were still unwilling to let it pass.
Di Jun was the first to step forward and bow to Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Dao Ancestor, this disciple intends to establish the Demon Race Heavenly Court atop Mount Buzhou, to shelter all demons beneath heaven. Does Dao Ancestor think this is feasible?"
Dao Ancestor Hongjun nodded. "It is feasible."
Another uproar erupted. Dao Ancestor Hongjun had actually approved Di Jun's plan to establish the Demon Race Heavenly Court atop Mount Buzhou.
Did that not mean the Demon Race would contend with Eastern Duke and Western Queen Mother for dominance over the prehistoric world?
Western Queen Mother's expression remained calm, but Eastern Duke was different.
At this moment, his fists were clenched tight, and his gaze toward Di Jun blazed with fury.
At this time, Houtu, the only one among the Twelve Ancestral Witches who had come to Purple Cloud Palace, also rose and bowed to Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Dao Ancestor, my Witch Race does not cultivate the primordial spirit, only the physical body. Can we endure for long?"
"The Witch Race was transformed from the Essence Blood of the great deity Pangu. Though you cultivate only the body and not the primordial spirit, you still possess immense fortune."
Although the answer was somewhat ambiguous, Houtu was already very satisfied. She immediately gave her thanks and returned to her seat.
After that, no one else spoke, for they could hardly wait to rush to Treasure Distribution Cliff.
Since no one spoke, Dao Ancestor Hongjun directly opened the gates of Purple Cloud Palace.
"You may now proceed to Treasure Distribution Cliff. Each shall rely on fortune to obtain the Innate Spiritual Treasures destined for them."
After saying that, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's figure vanished from Purple Cloud Palace. A map leading to Treasure Distribution Cliff also appeared in everyone's minds.
Everyone bowed toward the place where Dao Ancestor Hongjun had sat, then rushed desperately toward Treasure Distribution Cliff.
Their statuses differed, and their cultivation levels varied, so naturally their speeds were not the same.
The Three Pure Ones were naturally the first to arrive at Treasure Distribution Cliff. When they reached it, they saw Chen Xuan sitting atop Treasure Distribution Cliff.
This angered Tongtian immensely. Why wasn't this brat taking advantage of the opportunity to grab more Innate Spiritual Treasures? What was he sitting there foolishly for?
However, Tongtian had no time to lecture his disciple. Since his disciple was not fighting for them, he himself could not lose the initiative.
He immediately summoned the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram and the Immortal Slaughtering Four Swords, preparing to set up the Immortal Slaughtering Formation outside Treasure Distribution Cliff.
Though Tongtian had only just obtained the Immortal Slaughtering Formation and could not unleash its true power, there were no Saints now, were there?
Therefore, even the most basic Immortal Slaughtering Formation would be enough to stop everyone else.
But Chen Xuan shook his head at Tongtian. "Master, you absolutely must not."
Hearing Chen Xuan stop him so suddenly, Tongtian frowned. "Why?"
"Master, all things have Karma. If you seize things by force, you will inevitably become entangled in Karma. It would be detrimental to the path of the Great Dao for Master and my two martial uncles."
Taishang Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun nodded simultaneously after hearing this. "Third Brother, Chen Xuan is right. You must not offend the cultivators of the prehistoric world."
After speaking, Taishang Laozi cast out the Taiji Diagram and collected the Human Teaching's magical treasures into it.
There were not many, only a few, but every one of them was among the finest treasures.
Yuanshi Tianzun unfurled the Pangu Banner, and a host of Jade Void spiritual treasures entered the Pangu Banner.
They included Innate Spiritual Treasures such as the Jade Void Palace Lamp, Auspicious Cloud Treasure Box, Yin Yang Mirror, and more, numbering over a hundred in total.
At this point, Tongtian naturally could not insist on having his way. He immediately tossed the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram toward Treasure Distribution Cliff.
Several hundred Biyou Spiritual Treasures were swept into the Immortal Slaughtering Formation Diagram in one go.
Among them were Innate Spiritual Treasures that would shake the Investiture of the Gods, including the Sea Stabilizing Pearl, Primal Chaos Golden Dou, Golden Haze Crown, and more.
Then rays of golden light began to scatter from Treasure Distribution Cliff. Daoist Jieyin had cast out the Twelfth Grade Merit Golden Lotus, while Daoist Zhunti brandished the Seven Treasure Wonderful Tree.
In the blink of an eye, several dozen Innate Spiritual Treasures fell into the hands of Jieyin and Zhunti.
Then a Mountains and Rivers, Land and Grain Diagram appeared as well, collecting more than ten additional Innate Spiritual Treasures.
Afterward, the people from Purple Cloud Palace arrived beneath Treasure Distribution Cliff one after another.
Each displayed their abilities, wishing they could empty the entire Treasure Distribution Cliff.
Those who arrived last could only stare at the empty Treasure Distribution Cliff and leave with sighs.
They secretly hated their own insufficient cultivation, which had caused them to miss such an opportunity for nothing.
Seeing that there was nothing left to take, Daoist Jieyin bowed to the Three Pure Ones and Goddess Nvwa.
"My brother and I shall take our leave. Ten thousand years from now, the two of us will bring our disciples to Kunlun Mountain to discuss the Dao."
After saying that, he directly departed from Treasure Distribution Cliff and returned to the Western Paradise of Ultimate Bliss.
Fuxi had originally intended to bid farewell and leave as well, but seeing that Goddess Nvwa's gaze remained fixed on Chen Xuan, he patiently stayed behind.
Seeing that no one else remained, Chen Xuan bowed toward Purple Cloud Palace.
"Grandmaster, Treasure Distribution Cliff is now completely empty. It is of no use for Grandmaster to keep it, so your granddisciple will put it away on Grandmaster's behalf."
Without waiting for Dao Ancestor Hongjun's approval, he waved his hand and took Treasure Distribution Cliff away.
At the same time, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's voice sounded. "Little fellow, you have even taken advantage of me.
But I am in a good mood today, so I shall lend you a hand."
With that, a ray of golden light descended from the heavens and landed directly atop Chen Xuan's head.
As the golden light entered Chen Xuan's head, Treasure Distribution Cliff instantly merged into Chen Xuan's sea of consciousness.
It fused with the special space within his sea of consciousness, becoming an independent realm.
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