Primordial Era: The true lineage of Pangu, which Styx River is this?

Chapter 14 Conferring the Title of Immortal Leader

After being reminded by Hongjun, Styx was not too discouraged. If it were so easy to gain favor with a saint, would he still be a saint?

As for when Hongjun refused Styx's offer to call himself his disciple, Styx was prepared. After all, Hongjun's future disciple was one of the Six Sages of Heaven. However, there was no harm in saying nice things. Putting aside everything else, Hongjun had previously said that he was a descendant of Pangu, which brought Styx some of Pangu's fortune. This alone was enough to warrant a few kind words.

Cultivating the Tao is not something to be ashamed of.

Besides, Hongjun didn't completely refuse, did he?

Although Styx did not have the same ambition to dominate the primordial world as Dijun and Dongwanggong, why would he give up an opportunity to gain more fortune for himself?

"I have a question for you, Sage." At this moment, Taiqing Laozi looked at Hongjun and spoke.

"Hmm." Hongjun nodded, looked at his chosen eldest disciple, and began to answer his questions. Soon after, Yuanshi and Tongtian also asked questions, and Hongjun answered them one by one.

The three Pure Ones were all righteous and awe-inspiring, which earned them the secret praise of many powerful figures in the Purple Cloud Palace.

Seeing the sage's approving expression as he answered their questions, the Three Pure Ones felt they had made the right decision. Indeed, the sage disliked those who flattered him.

Looking at the Three Pure Ones before him, Hongjun thought they were quite good. After all, they were transformed from the primordial spirit of Pangu, which was a unique advantage. However, with the Styx River in front of him, the comparison still made Hongjun feel somewhat emotional.

Of the three thousand guests of Zixiao Palace, the three that Hongjun cared about the most were the Three Pure Ones. But looking at how upright and righteous the Three Pure Ones were at this moment, Hongjun felt that... shouldn't you also be a little grateful?

Like the River Styx?

I definitely won't accept it, but... you really aren't going to give it to me?

However, seeing that the Three Pure Ones did not express any intention, Hongjun stopped trying to answer their questions and instead prepared to complete another of his schemes.

"From the last great eon to now, the primordial world is in ruins and needs to be rebuilt, and living beings are gradually becoming more and more numerous."

"I have passed down the Great Dao of Immortality, but in this era, there must be a great power to take charge of order and manage all the immortals." Hongjun's calm words made all the great powers except for Styx, who already knew this, feel a chill in their hearts.

Hongjun's implication was quite clear: this sermon was to guide the three thousand guests of Zixiao into the "gate" of the immortal path, and the next two sermons would be the essence of the immortal path.

This sermon has already greatly benefited everyone; who knows how much the next sermon will elevate them?

Moreover, with Hongjun, the only sage, present, it is conceivable that immortality will become the mainstream in the prehistoric world.

If one could be appointed by a sage as the head of all immortals, it would mean unimaginable power and fortune!

Many powerful beings looked towards Di Jun and Tai Yi. Di Jun possessed the destiny of a supreme being and had a long-cherished wish to unify the prehistoric world, a fact known to many powerful beings.

Many powerful beings also looked to the Three Pure Ones, but in terms of strength, no one in the entire Zixiao Palace was more suitable to be the leader of the immortals than the Three Pure Ones.

A few powerful beings were even secretly glancing at the Styx River, after all, no one was sure whether those things from the Styx River... would be useful.

And the Styx River doesn't seem to be weak either?

"Your Majesty, please forgive us. My brother and I have cultivated diligently in the West for countless years. Now that the primordial world is in need, we brothers are duty-bound to help!" Zhunti immediately knelt down and looked at Hongjun.

Whether it's possible or not, let's not talk about it. This is a tremendous opportunity. If we can get the endorsement of a sage and become the leader of all the immortals, the benefits will be immeasurable.

"Your Majesty, I am the true descendant of Pangu, bearing the merit of creating the world. I wish to be the leader of all immortals and enlighten the primordial world." Yuanshi also stepped forward, looked at Hongjun, and said respectfully.

"Your Majesty, my brothers and I were born from the Sun Star. The Sun is the head of all stars, and I also bear the destiny of a supreme being. If I obtain the position of the Immortal Leader, I will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations." Di Jun also stepped forward, looked at Hongjun, and said respectfully.

Hongjun did not speak, but simply shook his head.

The contrast is even more obvious now. At this time, Styx did not stand up, and... you are not even willing to call me "Dao Ancestor".

"Eastern Flower is supremely true, Western Flower is supremely wondrous, heed my decree!" Hongjun gave the powerful beings no chance to continue their wild thoughts. His voice was like the tolling of a chaotic bell, shaking the stars in the heavens as if they were about to fall.

The Eastern King, dressed in a black robe with sun and moon patterns and wearing a red-gold crown, was somewhat incredulous upon hearing this.

Although he also possesses a supreme destiny, he cannot compare to the Three Pure Ones or Emperor Jun.

Upon hearing the sage speak, the Queen Mother of the West also rose respectfully.

"Eastern King Duke and Western Queen Mother, you two are respectively the manifestations of the pure Yang Qi of the Eastern Flower and the pure Yin Qi of the Western Flower. You two can be the leaders of the male and female immortals in the primordial world, and in charge of order."

"Now I command the Eastern King Duke to oversee the Mysterious Yang Purple Qi and manage the registers of male immortals; the Western Queen Mother to oversee the Taiyin Jade Flower and manage the registers of female immortals." As soon as the Dao Ancestor finished speaking, two jade books descended from the Nine Heavens and landed before the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother.

After speaking, the sage manifested the Taiji Yin-Yang symbol in his eyes. Xuan Yang Purple Qi flew out from his left eye, and Tai Yin Jade Radiance surged from his right eye. The two primordial energies intertwined in the void to form a Yin-Yang fish pattern, enveloping the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother within it. In the end, it transformed into the power of heaven and earth, bestowing blessings upon the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother.

The group of powerful beings saw the sun and moon hanging together, with the golden sun rising above the head of the Eastern King Duke and the cold moon appearing behind the Western Queen Mother, exuding supreme nobility.

"These are the dragon-headed staff and the plain-colored cloud banner of the West, which I now bestow upon you both."

As Hongjun finished speaking, two spiritual treasures, radiating the light of top-grade innate spiritual treasures, landed in front of the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother, respectively.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I will certainly live up to the sage's trust and do my utmost to restore order to the primordial world and manage all the immortals." Dongwanggong looked at Hongjun and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," said the Queen Mother of the West, bowing gracefully in gratitude.

"Well, this sermon is now over. After the Three Primal Gathering, the Path of Quasi-Saints will be taught in the Purple Cloud Palace. You may all go now." Seeing that the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother had accepted the spiritual treasures, Hongjun nodded and then disappeared from the sight of the powerful beings.

"No wonder Di Jun and Tai Yi were determined to kill Dong Wang Gong." At the same time, Minghe sighed inwardly.

The imperial decree bestowed by a sage is no simple matter; it truly embodies the duties of Heaven and Earth, bestowing blessings upon the Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother. Such blessings can be understood through divination of heavenly secrets and are recognized by the Way of Heaven.

Just like Hongjun said he was also a descendant of Pangu.

Although all the innate deities are genderless, they are all subject to the distinction between Yin and Yang. In other words, theoretically speaking, the Eastern King Duke can indeed govern them.

From this moment on, although there was no interaction between Dongwanggong, Dijun, and Taiyi, they were already mortal enemies who fought each other for the Dao and were determined to fight to the death.

"This is the primordial world, a dangerous primordial world where death and karma can strike at any time." Styx sighed inwardly as he looked at the Eastern King Duke, who was now practically the "biggest winner" in the eyes of Zixiao Palace.

Speaking of which, he had to hurry. He was preparing to go back and continue to complete his plans and improve his own strength.

After his lecture at Zixiao Palace, the thing he had been planning could finally begin.