Chapter Two: Demanding a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, Then Asking for the Title of Heavenly Emperor
Within the Purple Cloud Palace!
Three thousand powerful beings were in an uproar, looking towards the high platform, all waiting for the Saint's response.
After a short while, the Saint spoke.
Hongjun regained his usual calm and indifferent posture, saying:
"Granted!"
"Taking on the role of the leader of the male immortals, maintaining the order of the Yin and Yang of the primordial world, and benefiting all beings, is a great merit!"
"Today, I bestow upon you the top-grade innate spiritual treasure, the Dragon Head Staff, for your use. The fortune-telling treasure, the Immortal God Golden Scroll, can be used to investigate the number of male immortals!"
With the words falling.
Hongjun, the Saint, seated on the high platform, waved his hand. Two rays of mystic light erupted from the sleeves of his Taoist robe, radiating with brilliant light. The might of the spiritual treasures stirred the chaotic energy, incredibly awe-inspiring.
They were the top-grade spiritual treasure, the Dragon Head Staff, and the fortune-telling treasure, the Golden Scroll.
"Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure!"
"Fortune-telling treasure!"
With a "hum," the three thousand powerful beings were in an uproar and exclaimed in shock. The Purple Cloud Palace was in chaos, countless pairs of eyes were burning with desire, and many were speechless.
The Saint actually agreed.
He bestowed spiritual treasures upon the Eastern King, which left many dumbfounded and incredibly astonished.
It was known that in the primordial world, obtaining a spiritual treasure was an invaluable opportunity, one that could not be sought out.
Even among the three thousand guests within the Purple Cloud Palace, most did not possess a spiritual treasure, they were impoverished and still used innate spiritual treasures.
But Hongjun, with a single gesture, directly bestowed a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. Throughout the entirety of the primordial world, such powerful treasures were few and far between!
Moreover, there was also an incredibly precious fortune-telling treasure. It was just too extravagant.
At this moment, countless pairs of eyes looked upon the Eastern King with envy.
However, it was not over yet...
"Thank you, Dao Ancestor, for bestowing these treasures!"
The Eastern King's eyes were filled with joy.
With these two spiritual treasures, his strength would be greatly increased.
But he did not rush to accept the two spiritual treasures, allowing them to float in the air, drawing attention.
He spoke again, continuing to complain:
"Dao Ancestor has bestowed the Dragon Head Staff and the Golden Scroll, easing my urgent need."
"However, my cultivation is shallow, though I have the power to attack, I lack defensive tools, and I find it difficult to withstand the great talents and abilities of the primordial world. I still have the intention but lack the ability. I have no confidence that I can benefit all beings and stabilize order!"
To be honest, the Eastern King was not worried about offending Hongjun.
After all, Hongjun had never extended a helping hand to him from the beginning, watching him die in the end.
He, the Eastern King, was only pushed forward to maintain the temporary order of the primordial world. Once the Yin and Yang stabilized, he would be a useless pawn.
As long as he didn't completely break with him, he would push Hongjun's boundaries, getting as much benefit as he could.
The others did not know the thoughts in the Eastern King's heart, and the Purple Cloud Palace was once again in an uproar.
"He still wants more spiritual treasures?"
"He already has two spiritual treasures, and he is not satisfied!"
"One's desires are insatiable; the Eastern King is courting death!"
The Three Pure Ones, the two from the Western Sect, and Emperor Jun, Tai Yi, and other powerful beings all sneered.
In their eyes, the title of leader of the male immortals was already a great advantage and a grand opportunity.
As a result, the Eastern King pretended to be naive, and then dared to ask for more benefits.
Now, he was being insatiable; he was simply foolish and arrogant.
"Hmph!"
This time, even Hongjun's eyes flashed with a hint of sharpness, and he let out a cold snort.
Moreover, the supreme power of the Saint, was faintly present in the Purple Cloud Palace, suppressing heaven and earth, pervading all the heavens, terrifying to the extreme.
In an instant, no matter how far away they were, all living beings, regardless of their strength, felt a chill in their hearts.
The Saint was moved, showing his displeasure.
This was the supreme power of the Saint, a thought could shake the myriad worlds.
Hongjun spoke, his words no longer calm, but tinged with coldness. He said:
"It seems that you, Eastern King, are also a man with deep thoughts and have plans to stabilize the order of Yin and Yang!"
"Besides defensive tools, do you have any other requests?"
The Purple Cloud Palace buzzed.
The three thousand guests of the Purple Cloud Palace were silent as cicadas in winter, all submitting to the Saint's power.
Their reactions were varied. Some powerful beings looked at the Eastern King with disdain, some didn't care, some stayed out of it.
The Three Pure Ones, the two from the Western Sect, Emperor Jun, Tai Yi, and others were grinning in mockery; the Eastern King had offended the Saint.
Everyone knew the Saint's displeasure.
What Hongjun said was a sarcastic remark.
He was asking the Eastern King to stop being excessive and stop asking for more, to simply take the Dragon Head Staff and the Golden Scroll and retreat.
"You know me well, Dao Ancestor!"
"Indeed, I have another request. Please bestow upon me the title of Heavenly Emperor, so that I can manage the immortals of the world with a legitimate title!"
The Eastern King smiled brightly, despite the countless gazes and the terrifying power of the Saint.
He seemed unaware of the Saint's displeasure, taking Hongjun's words as a listening ear to his requests, and earnestly stating his request.
Taking advantage of the situation.
The Eastern King was gambling.
Gambling for a legitimate title.
With the title of leader of the male immortals, and the title of Heavenly Emperor, he could command all immortals. With the Saint's approval, establishing the Immortal Court, no one would dare to disobey.
In the original plot, even though he had the title of leader of the male immortals, when the Eastern King established the Immortal Court, he was criticized by many, and Emperor Jun, Tai Yi, and others attacked him relentlessly.
This was one of the main reasons for the Eastern King's eventual demise.
The leader of the male immortals was destined by heaven, no one could change it. Even if he lost this gamble, there would be no worse outcome.