Primordial Era: The Sun Emperor

Hongjun unleashed a wisp of purple energy, which entered the mind of Dongwanggong, and said, "This is the Primordial Purple Energy, the foundation for proving the Dao, which can help you attain the status of a Heavenly Being."

"With your lineage, you should attain the title of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Region. Just as Taiyi established the Heavenly Court, you too should establish your own Celestial Court."

He seemed to be doing this for the good of the Eastern King, but in reality, he didn't want the other party to escape his control. This Primordial Purple Qi was now in his body and could be controlled at any time, so he didn't have to worry about the other party changing his mind.

The Heavenly Fruition of the Eastern Great Emperor is no different from that of the Four Emperors; they are on the same level.

The Heavenly Emperor is slightly higher than the Four Emperors. The Four Emperors, the Sun, the Moon, and the Eastern Great Emperor are of the same rank in the Heavenly and Earthly system.

The only difference is that the Four Emperors are the Heavenly Emperor's assistants, equivalent to powerful ministers under the Heavenly Emperor.

Apart from the Heavenly Emperor, the power of the Four Emperors is supreme.

The Sun, Moon, and Eastern Great Emperor are equivalent to feudal lords, and these three positions of Heaven and Earth have a higher degree of independence.

Besides the fact that Dong Wanggong was inherently suited for this celestial position, this was the biggest reason why Hongjun wanted Dong Wanggong to become the Eastern Great Emperor.

Another minor issue is that the Sun and Moon are too special; they are born with a master, and unless the master passes away, no one else can verify their existence.

The Four Emperors can only attain this status with the approval of the Heavenly Emperor. Even if someone is a saint and holds the Jade Tablet of Creation, they cannot directly help others attain this status without the approval of the Heavenly Emperor.

At the same level of attainment, only the Eastern Great Emperor is the most suitable.

The Great Emperor of the East commands all immortals and can rival the Heavenly Emperor.

"This disciple is deeply grateful for the Master's kindness!!!"

Upon hearing this, the Eastern King was overjoyed, his heart filled with elation.

He then asked, "May I ask, teacher, if the Heavenly Court has an address, where should our Celestial Court be established?"

Seeing that he was about to obtain the Celestial Court, the crowd became so arrogant that he started calling himself "I" and stopped referring to himself as a disciple. They looked down on him.

How dare such a person presume to contend with Taiyi?

I don't know what Zu was thinking.

Immediately, this idea popped into everyone's minds.

"On the shores of the East Sea, there are three immortal islands, with Penglai in the middle. It is the site chosen by the Immortal Court and also the place where you attain enlightenment," Hongjun said without any annoyance.

After saying that, a glint flashed in his eyes.

The Primordial Purple Qi in the Eastern King Duke's mind automatically sensed a place. He could vaguely perceive that if he went to Penglai Island, he would be able to attain the status of the Eastern Great Emperor.

"I beg the teacher's mercy!"

Upon seeing this, the Queen Mother of the West immediately bowed and said hello.

She and the Eastern King were the only two outsiders here. The others were either direct disciples, closed-door disciples, or nominal disciples, or even just children.

They are the only ones who are not.

She knew that the Dao Ancestor had left them behind for a reason.

The Celestial Court has an Emperor, and naturally, it must have an heir.

Therefore, when the mission of the Eastern King Duke appeared, she also understood the mission that the Dao Ancestor had given her.

As expected, a hint of admiration flashed in Hongjun's eyes when she bowed down.

Those who know the current affairs are handsome.

He immediately unleashed another burst of primordial purple energy, which entered the body of the Queen Mother of the West. He then laughed and said, "Although your status is not as high as that of the Eastern Emperor, it is second only to him. You are the Holy Empress of the East, ruling over the ten continents and three islands."

Since the Eastern King Duke was granted the title of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Region, the rest are nothing more than the Five Emperors of the Five Directions and the Five Elders of the Five Directions.

These two have similar duties and the same rank and status.

"Your disciple bows in gratitude to you, teacher. Thank you for your kindness. I will certainly follow your teachings in the future."

Compared to the Eastern King Duke, the Western Queen Mother did a much better job in this regard.

The others nodded in agreement, but Dong Wanggong remained immersed in his fantasy of becoming king and dominating the world.

The other six knew that while these things were good, they were nothing compared to a holy position.

Moreover, there is no saying that good things are given to outsiders and bad things are given to one's own apprentices.

Therefore, the six of them were not in a hurry at all.

However, Haotian and Yaochi, who were both children, watched with burning desire, wishing they could take their place.

With a thought, Hongjun caused the gates of Zixiao Palace to open wide.

The Eastern King Duke and the Western Queen Mother understood each other, bowed to Hongjun repeatedly to bid him farewell, and headed towards the primordial world.

After the two left, the gates of Zixiao Palace were tightly closed.

The two were still in a state of confusion when they looked back at each other, only to find that the Zixiao Palace had already disappeared.

"My teacher's methods are beyond my reach."

"Dong Wang Gong sighed."

The Queen Mother of the West glanced at him, feeling helpless, but didn't say anything more.

The person before me is truly ambitious but lacking in ability.

If Taiyi weren't so difficult to deal with, she would have really wanted to go to the Heavenly Court and become the Empress.

Of course, he also knew that the position of Empress could not be given to her. After all, there were two Taiyin Goddesses, and no matter which one Taiyi favored, it was impossible for her to become Empress.

The Sun and the Moon are a well-known perfect pair.

However, Taiyi seems unwilling to do so, and has not yet taken the initiative to meet the two fellow Daoists on Taiyin.

Even when they were listening to the teachings in Zixiao Palace, they did not approach and speak to them, but many people did talk to the two goddesses of Taiyin.

Although the emperor and empress held power, they were essentially an extension of the divine authority of the Heavenly Emperor. Their status was above that of the Four Emperors, but their power was much less.

After the two left, Hongjun resumed his sermon.

There's no way around it; in this primordial world, there are countless talented people. Apart from the Three Pure Ones, none of the rest can reach the top level on their own. They still need special training.

Then, his words blossomed like lotus flowers, and he continued to preach the Great Way.

This time, he spoke in greater detail and at a slower pace, dissecting the method of severing the three corpses layer by layer and explaining it in detail.

The people inside the hall felt as if they had drunk sweet dew, and dared not be distracted in the slightest.

The heavens are filled with ever-changing phenomena.

The moment Taiyi attained the position of Heavenly Emperor, the Heavenly Dao bestowed boundless merit, and golden light poured down like a celestial river, flooding every place in the Thirty-Three Heavens.

The Heavenly Court's fortune surged, soaring straight to the heavens.

At this moment, all the holy beings who were in seclusion sensed the immense blessing of fortune.

Those who were previously stuck in a bottleneck will find that bottleneck loosening; those who were previously unable to comprehend the laws will suddenly see the light.

The Heavenly Court's fortune and personal fortune are intertwined, like an invisible net that lifts everyone to a higher level.

The Crimson Sun Immortal shone with golden light, and the bottleneck of the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal was shattered at this moment. The Daoist aura of the Daluo Golden Immortal flowed around him.

He laughed loudly, his voice echoing through the starry sea: "Great Luo Golden Immortal! This humble Daoist has cultivated diligently for countless eons, and today I have finally achieved a breakthrough!"

Following closely behind, the seven stars of the Big Dipper, the six stars of the Southern Dipper, the twenty-eight constellations, and three hundred and sixty-five other stars emerged from seclusion one after another.

Some people progress from the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal to the middle and late stages, while others go directly from the perfection of Taiyi Golden Immortal to Daluo Golden Immortal.

The entire Heavenly Court was ablaze with starlight and displayed a myriad of magnificent sights.

Emperor Ziwei stood in the Ziwei Starfield, his hands behind his back, gazing at the Lingxiao Palace.

Although he had not yet emerged from seclusion, the Twelve-Petaled Golden Lotus of Merit hung above his head, intertwining purple-gold imperial aura with golden light, his aura as steady as a mountain.

When Taiyi attained enlightenment, he also benefited greatly. Having already cultivated his own Dao Domain, he now took advantage of the momentum to condense a Dao Fruit, and was only one step away from becoming a Primordial Golden Immortal.

"Your Majesty's attainment of enlightenment signifies the flourishing of the Heavenly Court, a true omen of great prosperity," the Ziwei Emperor murmured, a smile playing on his lips.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, Taiyi sat high on the imperial throne, his golden eyes looking down upon all the gods.

He felt the rising tide of the Heavenly Court's fortune and the breakthroughs and growth of all the gods.

The Heavenly Emperor's position and the Heavenly Court's fortune are inherently one; the stronger the Heavenly Court, the stronger he becomes; the more prosperous the gods are, the more prosperous he becomes.

"You have not disappointed me." Taiyi nodded slightly, his voice booming, "The great prosperity of the Heavenly Court shall begin from this day."