Primordial Era: The Sun Emperor

Immortals are ranked, from low to high, in a progressive manner, corresponding one-to-one with the rank system of the Celestial Court.

The Eastern King Duke established the system of nobility in the Celestial Court: below the Celestial Emperor, there were five ranks: Celestial Lord, Celestial Duke, Celestial Marquis, Celestial Earl, and Celestial Man, each of which was further divided into three grades: upper, middle, and lower.

When a demon cultivates to the level of Celestial Immortal, he can become the lowest-ranking Immortal Male; when he cultivates to the level of Profound Immortal, he can become an Immortal Elder; when he reaches the level of Golden Immortal, he can become an Immortal Marquis; when he reaches the level of Taiyi Golden Immortal, he can become an Immortal Duke; and when he reaches the level of Daluo Golden Immortal, he can become an Immortal Lord.

If one reaches the Quasi-Saint realm, then one will have the same title as the Eastern King Duke.

"The gates of the Celestial Court are open to every ambitious person." Standing atop Penglai Mountain, overlooking the myriad demons below, the Eastern King Duke spoke in a voice as firm as metal and stone: "As long as you have ability and loyalty, there will be a place for you in the Celestial Court!"

All peoples cheered, their voices shaking the heavens.

The Celestial Court's fortune continued to surge as all races submitted to it.

The purplish-gold column of energy grew thicker and taller, almost touching the thirty-third heaven.

During the establishment of the Celestial Court, the arrival of one person brought Dong Wanggong great joy.

Fuxi.

Fuxi, a primordial deity, was the elder brother of Nuwa, the closed-door disciple of the Dao Ancestor. He was proficient in the Eight Trigrams and his cultivation was unfathomable.

Although he was not accepted as a disciple by the Dao Ancestor, his background and strength were not to be underestimated in the prehistoric world.

Previously, Fuxi had been hesitant between the Heavenly Court and the Celestial Court.

Taiyi once extended an olive branch to him, inviting him to join the Heavenly Court.

Fuxi did not agree immediately, but said he needed to consider it.

He was constantly weighing the options in his mind. The Heavenly Court had the domineering and unparalleled Heavenly Emperor Taiyi, the Chaos Bell to suppress its fortune, and the Zhou Tian Star Array to protect it. Its strength was undeniable.

Taiyi refused the Dao Ancestor's offer to take him as a disciple, but Dongwanggong was personally kept by the Dao Ancestor and received special training along with his sister and others.

Judging from the attitude of the Taoist Ancestor, the Eastern King Duke was clearly more favored.

After much deliberation, Fuxi finally made a decision.

"Although Taiyi is strong, he is too domineering and has made too many enemies. It will be difficult for anyone to work under him in the future."

"By refusing the Dao Ancestor's offer to take him as a disciple, he was refusing the most direct protection from a sage. As for the Eastern King Duke, he was personally retained by the Dao Ancestor and was able to attain the Eastern Great Emperor's status without even reaching the Heavenly Court. Clearly, this was due to the Dao Ancestor's assistance; otherwise, with his abilities, how could he have devised such a method of cultivation?"

"If I go to the Heavenly Court, I will surely be subordinate to Taiyi. But if I go to Penglai, the Eastern King Duke will definitely regard me as a fellow Daoist and jointly govern the Celestial Court."

"My sister is blessed by the Dao Ancestor and will surely become a saint in the future, but I still have to plan for myself. The Heavenly Court is good, but it is not a place for me."

"In that case, the Celestial Court seems to be a good place."

After some thought, Fuxi decided to go to Penglai.

One option is to be a subordinate, and the other is to be a partner; the choice is not difficult.

When the Eastern King Duke heard that Fuxi had come to join him, he was overjoyed and personally went out to greet him.

"Fellow Daoist Fuxi! Your presence in the Celestial Court is truly a blessing!" Dongwanggong grasped Fuxi's hand, his eyes brimming with tears, and said, "Fellow Daoist is skilled in strategy and possesses unparalleled wisdom. With your assistance, how can the Celestial Court not prosper?"

Fuxi cupped his hands and smiled, "Immortal Emperor, you flatter me. I am but a humble cultivator, yet I am honored by your kindness. How could I not serve you?"

The Eastern King immediately hosted a banquet to welcome Fuxi and cleanse him of the dust of the journey.

During the gathering, Fuxi spoke eloquently, analyzing the general trend of the prehistoric world and proposing strategies for the development of the Celestial Court. Dongwanggong listened attentively and nodded frequently, valuing Fuxi even more.

However, the arrival of Fuxi was only the beginning.

What truly brought the Celestial Court's fortune to its peak was the submission of ten innate deities.

These ten innate deities were all renowned and powerful beings in the primordial world.

They possessed profound cultivation and unique supernatural abilities, and enjoyed extremely high prestige among all races.

Because they gained fame for their struggle against the Wu tribe, they hold an extremely high position in the hearts of all races.

Their names are all renowned, and their arrival brought a large number of powerful demons to the Heavenly Court.

Bai Ze is knowledgeable about all things, knowing the past and the future. He is pure white, shaped like a Qilin, but has two horns. He can speak human language and understand the language of all spirits.

Ji Meng, with a dragon's head and a human body, controls wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. With a roar, he can summon the fierce winds of the heavens; with a wave of his hand, he can unleash a thunderbolt.

The Wu tribe had sent troops to besiege him many times, but he had defeated them all.

Even ordinary high shamans are no match for him; his combat strength is arguably the strongest among the ten.

Yingzhao has a human face and a horse's body, with wings on its back, tiger stripes, and unparalleled speed.

After he wiped out the small tribe of the Wu clan, the Wu clan offered a huge reward for his capture, but they couldn't even catch a glimpse of him.

Feilian has the body of a deer and the head of a sparrow, with two antlers on its head, and controls the laws of wind.

With a flap of his wings, he can stir up a raging wind that stretches for thousands of miles; with a single breath, he can change the color of the heavens and the earth.

His combat prowess was equally unparalleled; it was unclear whether he was stronger than Ji Meng or Jiu Ying, as he also defeated the Great Witch in a direct confrontation.

The Nine-Headed Serpent has nine heads and a serpentine body, embodying both water and fire, with each head controlling a different law.

He was one of the most ferocious demons in the primordial world. Ordinary great shamans could hardly escape from him. He once fought a great battle with Kuafu, the top shaman of the shaman clan, for hundreds of years, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

There are also Shang Yang, Qin Yuan, Ci Tie, Gui Che, Bi Fang... Every demon general is a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and each of them has extremely high prestige among all races.

These powerful cultivators were originally independent cultivators from various parts of the prehistoric world, fighting their own battles without any subordinates.

After the rise of the Witch Clan, they did not spare even the Witch Clan. They also sheltered some races and joined forces with equally strong rogue cultivators to resist, but due to their small numbers, they were never able to truly contend with the Witch Clan.

Now that the Eastern King has established the Celestial Court and gathered all races, they have seen hope.

It was Fuxi who persuaded them to come and join him.

Fuxi had a long-standing friendship with these ten primordial deities.

When Fuxi traveled through the prehistoric world, he often discussed and exchanged ideas with them, and they appreciated each other's talents.

In Zixiao Palace, they were all fellow Daoists who had listened to the teachings of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, but due to insufficient cultivation, they were unable to enter the Quasi-Saint realm.

After the Wu tribe wreaked havoc, Fuxi intervened on several occasions, saving the lives of several of them.

"Fellow Daoists," Fuxi said to the ten powerful cultivators, "the Witch Clan is formidable, and the Divine Court is arrogant. In a one-on-one fight, none of us are a match for them."

"But if we unite as one and form a cohesive force, even the Witch Clan will not dare to underestimate us."

The Eastern King Duke established the Celestial Court, which encompasses all races; it is the best place for us to find our home.

The Celestial Emperor promised that all who come to serve will be able to hold a position in the Celestial Court and enjoy its fortune.

If we join forces, the Celestial Court's strength will greatly increase, and the Witch Clan will not dare to act rashly.

Bai Ze pondered for a moment and said, "Dong Wanggong is quite ambitious, but his magnanimity remains to be seen. However, he is indeed the only force that can currently contend with the Wu Clan."

The Heavenly Court, led by Taiyi, is high above and indifferent to the mortal realm; the Witch Clan regards us as ants and seeks to exterminate us. We have no choice but to submit to the Celestial Court.

Ji Meng snorted coldly: "I will follow whoever can lead us against the Witch Clan! The Witch Clan killed my subordinates; this is an irreconcilable hatred!"

The nine heads of the Nine Infants said in unison, "If the Eastern King is truly sincere, then let him show us some real action. Anyone can talk the talk but not walk the walk!"

Fuxi laughed and said, "Rest assured, everyone. I guarantee with my life that the Immortal Emperor is not one to make empty promises. If you are willing to come and serve, the Immortal Court will surely give you important positions."

After deliberation, the ten decided to seek refuge with the Celestial Court.

Ten Great Luo Golden Immortals arrived at Penglai, their grandeur shaking the primordial world.