Primordial Era: Reborn as a Qi Immortal, Steadily Cultivating

Chapter 22 Returning to the Cave
The lingering effects of the Heavenly Marriage Merit still resonate in the Thirty-Three Heavens.

The entire Demon Clan Heavenly Court was immersed in ecstasy and excitement over the surge in power and the peak of fortune.

On the high platform, the Demon Emperor Di Jun, accompanied by his two newly appointed Heavenly Empresses, received the worship of all demons.

His gaze was like lightning, sweeping over the various powerful beings of the primordial world below.

Finally, the gaze settled on the gloomy-faced Dongwanggong.

He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

"My Heavenly Court is established in accordance with Heaven and should be the legitimate successor of the primordial world."

However, in this vast and boundless world, there are always some discordant voices that attempt to divide heaven and earth and establish their own independent territory.

This is going against the will of Heaven and showing a complete lack of understanding of the bigger picture.

Di Jun did not name names, but everyone knew who he was speaking to.

He paused, his tone becoming even more authoritative:
"I am merciful and wish to give you a chance to repent and start anew."

From this day forward, all wandering immortals of the primordial world may enter my Heavenly Court, register, and await my command.

"If you can render meritorious service to the Heavenly Court, I will not hesitate to reward you; you may obtain celestial official positions or divine ranks."

"But if anyone remains obstinate and attempts to oppose the Heavenly Court, then he is opposing the Way of Heaven!"

"When the time comes, the heavenly army will arrive and everything in its path will be destroyed. Don't blame me for not warning you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a chilling, murderous aura instantly enveloped the entire banquet.

This is an ultimatum!

It's also a blatant warning!

All eyes were involuntarily drawn to the Eastern King.

The face of the Eastern King was already ashen.

He gripped the dragon-headed cane tightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulging, clearly indicating that he was extremely angry.

Di Jun's words were tantamount to slapping him hard in the face in front of all the great powers of the prehistoric world, trampling his dignity as the head of male immortals underfoot!

Should he be forced to disband the Celestial Court and "register" with the Demon Clan's Heavenly Court?
This is even more unbearable for him than killing him!
"Humph!"

The Eastern King suddenly stood up from his seat and let out a cold snort filled with boundless rage.

He didn't say a single unnecessary word.

Because he knew that at this moment when the demon race's fortune was at its peak, any verbal rebuttal would seem pale and powerless.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he glared fiercely at Di Jun.

Those eyes were filled with an indomitable and resolute fighting spirit.

Immediately, he flicked his sleeves, not even glancing at anyone else, and transformed into a streak of purple light, rushing straight out of the Heavenly Gate without looking back, flying towards his East Sea Purple Mansion Continent.

At this moment, the feud between the two sides was completely sealed.

There is absolutely no room for maneuver.

A great war that will sweep across the East China Sea and determine the future of the primordial world is imminent.

As Di Jun watched the departing figure of the Eastern King Duke, a cold smile curled at the corner of his lips. He then regained his majestic and awe-inspiring demeanor and said loudly, "Fellow Daoists, please continue to drink heartily!"

However, after this incident, the powerful figures present no longer had the heart to continue their banquet.

Everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts and plans.

They knew that the world was about to change.

Soon after, the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin and Zhunti, and other top-level experts also got up to take their leave.

Emperor Jun did not insist on keeping them, but personally escorted them to the gate of Heaven, showing the utmost courtesy befitting a Heavenly Emperor.

With the departure of these top figures.

This earth-shaking celestial wedding ceremony has finally come to a slow close.

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Although the powerful beings left one after another, many rogue cultivators who saw the strength of the Demon Court and wanted to submit stayed behind. These people were also treated with courtesy by the Demon Court.

Ma Yuan had no intention of staying. He mingled with the departing crowd and quietly left the magnificent demon clan's heavenly court.

Only after flying out of the Thirty-Three Heavens and completely leaving the area where the golden dragon of fortune resided did he finally breathe a long sigh of relief. This trip to the Heavenly Court had brought him immense gains.

He not only witnessed the power and prosperity of the demon race's heavenly court, but also saw the legendary great beings.

More importantly, this trip gave him the deepest understanding of the phrase "following the will of Heaven".

This made him even more determined about his future path.

Never defy the will of Heaven, never get involved in the karma of eons, and steadily seek survival and longevity within the cracks of the great trend of Heaven.

He did not linger on the prehistoric continent, but instead rode his escape light straight towards his Skull Mountain dojo, which he had not visited for over a thousand years.

When that familiar mountain silhouette, shaped like a demon's skull, reappeared on the horizon.

A long-lost sense of peace and belonging arose in Ma Yuan's heart.

This is his true training ground.

He landed quietly on the mountaintop without alerting anyone.

As his divine sense swept across the scene, the entire Skull Mountain was fully imprinted in his mind.

Shi Ji remained in seclusion in her cave, cultivating her inner energy, which was increasingly approaching the realm of the Xuanxian (Mysterious Immortal).

The two attendants, Black Wind and Azure Cloud, also faithfully performed their duties, patrolling and guarding their respective posts, and their cultivation levels also improved considerably.

The entire temple was as peaceful and serene as it had been when he left.

Ma Yuan nodded in satisfaction, and with a flash, he returned to the White Bone Cave.

Instead of immediately going into seclusion, he first took out all the gains from his trip to the East China Sea.

The first things they brought out were the rare and precious materials obtained from the Fubo Immortal Mansion.

He personally planted some of the water-elemental spiritual roots that were suitable for growing on land at various spiritual vein nodes in Skull Mountain.

As these spiritual roots take root.

The spiritual energy of the entire Skull Mountain became more moist and vibrant.

The interaction with the original earth and wood elements makes the five elements cycle in this place more harmonious.

After doing all this, he summoned Shiji, Heifeng, and Cangyun to the cave.

"On this trip, I happened to acquire a few trinkets, which I bestow upon you for protection."

With a flick of his sleeve, Ma Yuan sent several streaks of light flying toward the three of them.

He bestowed upon the spiritual treasures of decent quality that he could not use in the Fubo Immortal Mansion, as well as some magical artifacts.

Shi Ji obtained a string of Xuanming beads that could draw upon acquired water essence and transform it into heavy water for attacks.

Hei Feng obtained a piece of the Water-Covered Black Armor that could draw upon the power of water elements to enhance defense.

Cangyun, on the other hand, obtained a pair of Wind and Thunder Twin Daggers that could increase speed like lightning and were imbued with the power of wind and thunder.

These magical treasures were nothing in Ma Yuan's eyes.

But for Shi Ji and her group, it was an invaluable treasure.

The three were overjoyed and immediately kowtowed to express their gratitude.

"Thank you for the generous reward, Master (Mountain Lord)!"

"Practice diligently and do not slack off."

Ma Yuan waved his hand, dismissing the three people, and the entire cave returned to its tranquil state.

He sat cross-legged on the futon, his mind completely calmed down.

This experience of witnessing the celestial wedding ceremony put him under immense pressure, but it also fueled his determination to improve himself.

"Time waits for no one. We must resolve the evil fire problem as soon as possible and break through to the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal realm!"

Without further delay, he summoned the "Return of Ten Thousand Waters to the Origin Technique" from his sea of ​​consciousness once more.

He is about to begin a new round of seclusion.

He vowed not to leave seclusion until he had cultivated the Water and Fire Dao Body and completely transformed that damned evil fire into his own power!
The outside world is in turmoil, and the Celestial Court faces life and death.

All of this will have nothing to do with his little Skull Mountain anymore.

(End of this chapter)