Primordial Era: The Witch Clan's Dog-Headed Strategist

Ao Yuan stopped outside the Three Immortal Islands, straightened his clothes, and said loudly:

"Ao Yuan, the Dragon King of the East Sea, has come to pay respects to Fellow Daoist Pan Xuan and Ancestral Witch Gonggong in the name of the Ancestral Dragon."

The sound pierced through the sea mist and reached the ears of everyone on the Three Immortals Island clearly.

Pan Xuanzheng was explaining the duties of the deities of the Three Immortal Islands to Xing Tian and the others when he heard this, and smiled slightly.

As expected, the First Emperor could no longer sit still.

He glanced at Gonggong, who nodded slightly, and the two flew side by side off the island.

On the sea, Ao Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his dragon might restrained, his expression calm.

Upon seeing Pan Xuan and Gonggong appear, he bowed slightly, his posture respectful yet not servile.

"Fellow Daoist Panxuan, Ancestral Witch Gonggong, and Dragon King Ao Yuan of the East Sea greet you."

Pan Xuan returned the greeting with a cupped hand: "Fellow Daoist Ao Yuan, you are too kind."

Ao Yuan smiled slightly and got straight to the point:

"Fellow Daoist Panxuan's conferment of divine titles on the Three Immortal Islands has caused quite a stir."

His Majesty the First Emperor felt that his friends and the Ancestral Witch Gonggong had come to the East Sea. He wanted to personally welcome them, but His Majesty was bound by the oath of the Great Dao and was to guard the eye of the sea forever, and could not leave without permission.

Therefore, I was sent to invite you two to the Dragon Palace of the East Sea for a chat.

His Majesty has said he cannot personally greet you; please forgive him.

These words were neither humble nor arrogant; they gave face, explained the difficulties, and conveyed the goodwill of the First Emperor.

Pan Xuan nodded inwardly; there was indeed a reason why Ao Yuan could become the Dragon King of the East Sea.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. Since it is Your Majesty's invitation, we will certainly accept."

Pan Xuan smiled slightly and turned to Gonggong, "Brother Gonggong, what do you think?"

Gonggong nodded expressionlessly and said only two words: "Go."

Xing Tian, ​​Hou Yi, and Kua Fu stood behind Pan Xuan, the divine law between their brows still faintly glowing. Xing Tian clasped his hands and said:

"Lord Panxuan, the East Sea Dragon Palace is a place like that, how about a few of us accompany you—"

"No need." Pan Xuan waved his hand. "You have just received your divine positions, and your divine powers are still in the process of stabilizing. Stay on the Three Immortal Islands and properly comprehend the authority of the divine path. Brother Gonggong and I will be back soon."

Upon hearing this, Ao Yuan stepped aside and gestured for them to follow: "Please come with me. The East Sea Dragon Palace is not far away; we will arrive in a short while."

Three beams of light rose from outside the Three Immortal Islands and flew towards the depths of the East Sea.

Ao Yuan led the way, while Pan Xuan and Gong Gong walked side by side.

Passing through layers of ocean currents, underwater mountain ranges, and magnificent coral forests, the Dragon Palace of the East Sea gradually comes into view.

It was a magnificent palace built of crystal and coral, resplendent in gold and magnificent in its grandeur.

Around the palace, countless aquatic warriors patrolled and stood guard, with shrimp soldiers, crab generals, whale generals, and dragon commanders forming layers of defense.

Above the palace gate, the four large characters "East Sea Dragon Palace" were written using secret techniques of the dragon race, exuding a faint dragon aura that deterred ordinary aquatic creatures from approaching.

Deep within the palace, the shadowy figures of dragons could be faintly seen swimming among the coral forest, their roars distant and deep.

Ao Yuan led the two through the palace gates and walked deeper into the palace.

The interior of the Dragon Palace is far more luxurious than outsiders can imagine.

The dome was inlaid with countless luminous pearls, illuminating the entire palace as if it were daytime;

A curtain made of water-repelling beads hangs on the wall, each bead being over 100,000 years old.

The ground was covered with coral jade slabs, which were smooth and silent to the touch.

Although the dragon race has declined, the Dragon Palace of the Four Seas still possesses a profound and astonishing foundation.

The deepest part of the Dragon Palace is the sea eye, where the spiritual veins of the entire East Sea converge.

The seawater around the sea eye has a deep, dark blue color, and the concentration of spiritual energy far exceeds that of any other place in the primordial wilderness.

Directly above the sea eye, the Ancestral Dragon sat on his throne, his dragon might as vast as the sea, forcing the seawater back several feet, creating a waterless palace space.

His face was majestic and weathered, and his golden dragon eyes gleamed with a profound light.

Ao Yuan stopped outside the hall and announced loudly, "Your Majesty, Fellow Daoist Pan Xuan and Ancestral Witch Gonggong have arrived." Then he tactfully stepped aside.

Pan Xuan and Gonggong stepped into the hall. The First Emperor rose from his throne, slightly cupped his hands, and spoke in a deep, majestic voice:

"Fellow Daoist Panxuan, Fellow Daoist Gonggong. The Ancestral Dragon is bound by the oath of the Great Dao and cannot leave the sea eye to personally welcome you. Please forgive any rudeness."

Pan Xuan returned the greeting with a cupped hand and smiled, "Your Majesty the First Emperor is too kind."

Your Majesty's eternal rule over the four seas and protection of the primordial waterways is a truly meritorious act. Our uninvited arrival is already an intrusion.

Gonggong also bowed slightly as a greeting.

The First Emperor naturally saw Gonggong's silence, but did not care.

Although he was not familiar with Gonggong, he knew the temperament of this ancestral water witch, and his presence was already an act of goodwill.

"Please, both of you, have a seat." Zu Long gestured for them to sit.

The three people took their seats as host and guest.

Ao Yuan personally served the spiritual tea, then stepped aside and stood with his hands at his sides.

Zulong did not rush to speak, but glanced at Pan Xuan and then at Gonggong, his gazes full of meaning.

He saw clearly what Pan Xuan had done on the Three Immortal Islands.

But since Pan Xuan was willing to come, it means that both sides have the desire to cooperate.

Since that's the case, there's no need to beat around the bush.

The First Emperor lived for countless years and understood one principle best.

When both sides have something to gain, the more roundabout the route, the more likely things are to go wrong.

Let's get straight to the point.

"Fellow Daoist Panxuan."

Zu Long picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and his gaze drifted almost imperceptibly to the purple-gold light of the star seal faintly visible on Pan Xuan's sleeve.

"Just now, the Heavenly Dao Laws descended upon the Three Immortal Islands, and I could clearly see it in the sea's eye. The wonders of the divine system truly exceed my expectations."

Pan Xuan smiled slightly: "Your Majesty has discerning eyes. Those great shamans have guarded the Three Immortal Islands for many years and have made outstanding contributions. Conferring them the titles of deities of the Three Immortal Islands is simply a normal operation of the divine system."

If Your Majesty finds this novel, then the real highlight will follow.

The system of the water god Hebo is far larger than that of the island deities.

Zulong put down his teacup, a hint of a smile flashing in his golden dragon eyes: "Fellow Daoist Panxuan is a straightforward person."

Then I won't beat around the bush.

"Does the Witch Clan want to invite my Dragon Clan to join the divine system and jointly control the primordial water veins?"

Pan Xuan nodded: "Exactly."

The Shinto system is based on mountain gods on land. The Five Sacred Mountains have been established, and all other mountains have their masters.

But more than half of the primordial world was water. Without the protection of gods, even if the earth's veins were well-managed, half of the sky would still be missing.

Gonggong is the ancestral sorcerer of water, who governs the laws of water and is the ancestral sorcerer in charge of the water veins among the twelve divine paths.

The system of water gods, including the River God, was controlled by Gonggong, and all water gods in the world were under his jurisdiction.

However, most members of the Wu tribe are not skilled in swimming, and if they try to learn on their own, they will not amount to much in a few generations. Therefore—”

"So you thought of the Dragon Clan." The Ancestral Dragon's tone carried a hint of understanding.

"The Dragon Clan rules over the four seas, governs all aquatic creatures, and has an intimate knowledge of water veins."

If dragons were to join, the system of the water god Hebo could be completed in one step.

For the dragon race, serving as the water god Hebo, managing water veins, and controlling clouds and rain can accumulate merit and cleanse them of karmic debts from the heavenly order.

Each gets what they need; it's a win-win situation.

Pan Xuan smiled and said, "That's exactly right. Your Majesty sees things clearly."

Zulong was silent for a moment, then turned his gaze to Gonggong: "Fellow Daoist Gonggong, you are the Ancestral Witch of Water."

If the dragons join the divine path, the river god system will be under your control. What do you say?

Gonggong raised his eyes, his gaze calm as still water: "The water veins need someone to manage them."

"If the dragons are capable of this task, I have no objection."

Then he gave Zu Long a deep look, "However, the divine path has its own rules."

The position of the water god Hebo is not something that can be held in name only.

Managing watercourses, harmonizing yin and yang, and controlling clouds and rain are all real responsibilities.

If the dragons can sincerely fulfill these duties, the witch clan will not hesitate to offer them the position of River God.

The First Emperor understood the weight of Gonggong's words.

This taciturn ancestral witch of water was not flaunting her power, but rather reciting rules.

Rules are the foundation of the divine system and a condition that the dragon race must take seriously.

"Fellow Daoist Gonggong is absolutely right."

Zulong said slowly, "Since the Dragon Clan wants to establish itself in the prehistoric world, it must take responsibility for doing so."

I swore an oath to the Great Dao that the Dragon Clan would forever guard the four seas, and I have never slackened in this duty throughout countless eras.

If they were to assume the role of the River God, the dragon race would certainly do their utmost.

This is the promise of the dragons.

Pan Xuan nodded inwardly.

He took the initiative to speak, shifting the topic from "promises" to a more specific level.

"My brother Gonggong and I both trust His Majesty the First Emperor's sincerity."

In that case, we can roughly discuss the framework of the Hebo (River God) system.

The world is vast, and there are countless rivers; the positions of the water god Hebo are not few.

The ruler of the four seas is a member of the dragon race, and is under the control of Brother Gonggong.

The River God, the water deity of rivers and lakes throughout the four seas, can be recommended by the Dragon Clan and reported to the pinnacle of the divine path for verification and conferment.

The existing aquatic duties of the dragon race can be gradually incorporated into the pantheon; there's no need to rush it.

"Very well." Zu Long replied decisively, "However, I have a small request."

The Four Dragon Kings, that is, the four Dragon Kings under my command, must be personally appointed by me.

"We hope that Fellow Daoist Pan Xuan will personally bestow upon them their divine titles."

"That's natural."

Pan Xuan nodded, "The Four Dragon Kings are direct descendants of the Dragon Clan, and it is most appropriate for them to be appointed by His Majesty the Ancestral Dragon."

"The investiture ceremony will take place when the water god system is formally established. I will personally come to the East Sea to bestow the divine titles and seals upon the four Dragon Kings of the Seas."

At this point, the basic framework has been finalized.

The two sides then discussed the details for a long time.

The specific scope of divine duties of the Four Sea Dragon Kings, the selection criteria for river and lake water gods, the coordination mechanism between water gods and mountain gods, and the implementation of divine rules.

Each suggestion was made by Pan Xuan, with Zu Long nodding or offering suggestions for modification. Gong Gong would occasionally chime in with a few words, often hitting the nail on the head.

It wasn't until the luminous pearl in the sea's eye had changed its light that the three of them finalized the cooperation framework.

Ultimately, the two parties reached an agreement.

The dragons officially joined the pantheon and assumed the position of the water god Hebo;

The Four Dragon Kings each govern one of the seas, and are under the control of Gonggong, the ancestor of water.

Although the First Dragon did not directly hold a divine position, as the ruler of the dragon race, he enjoyed the blessing of divine fortune.

Pan Xuan will choose a day to return to the East Sea, formally confer titles upon the Four Dragon Kings, grant them divine authority and divine seals, and incorporate the Dragon Clan's water gods into the network of the Star God Seal.

The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely.

On his way out of the East Sea Dragon Palace, Pan Xuan used the Star Seal to send a message to each of the several teams located in the Qilin Clan and the Undying Volcano:

"The dragon race has been decided. The four dragon kings will enter the divine path and assume the position of river god Hebo, under the control of Brother Gonggong."