Transmigrating into Haotian, ruling the Three Pure Ones and pacifying the primordial world.

Lao Tzu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty knows that what you said earlier was that you were afraid our fighting would affect the establishment of Confucianism. But after Confucianism is established, I'm afraid the rise of Buddhism is not far off."

"The Taoist sect is now flourishing, and the Eight Views Palace has displayed extraordinary phenomena. It is believed that the Eight Immortals will descend to earth to strengthen the Taoist sect's prestige!"

Haotian paused, his hand holding the spiritual fruit twitching slightly, and said with a half-smile, "You want to establish the Eight Immortals?"

"Yes." Laozi lowered his head, not seeing Haotian's expression. "These Eight Immortals may not be highly skilled, but they are extremely compatible with the Taoist tradition. They will serve as protectors of the Taoist sect and spread its doctrines."

"The flourishing of Buddhism is of paramount importance, not only for the sake of my third brother, but also for the restoration of the Western Continent. After that, it is not appropriate to do anything else, so as not to cause any negative impact."

A thoughtful look flashed in Yaochi's eyes. If that's the case, then this truly is an opportunity that Taoism cannot afford to miss: "What do the Eight Immortals represent?"

"The Eight Immortals and the Eight Scenes, the Eight Scenes Palace is in turmoil, the Eight Immortals correspond to the Eight Trigrams, and they spread the Way among the human race, which are the eight types of human nature." Lao Tzu lowered his eyelids, "Men and women, young and old, rich and poor, encompass the human race, and secretly correspond to the eight aspects of human nature."

Yaochi raised an eyebrow: "You want to spread the stories of the Eight Immortals far and wide among the human race, adding fuel to the fire of Taoism, right?"

How can the stories of immortals and gods saving and helping people compare to the inspiring tales of humans receiving Taoist teachings and ascending to heaven in broad daylight?

Moreover, these seem to be the eight positions of destiny manifested by the Heavenly Way, which are extremely compatible with the fortune of the Taoist sect.

"With the Eight Immortals here, even if Buddhism flourishes in the future and its teachings spread throughout the land, Taoism will be able to stand on equal footing with it," Lao Tzu said quietly, indicating the immense potential of Buddhism.

Although it was for the purpose of reaching the heavens, Taoism could not abandon it.

"Senior brother." Yaochi turned her head, "Say something!"

"As long as it doesn't affect the establishment of Confucianism, I agree to this matter," Haotian said calmly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Laozi breathed a sigh of relief. In any case, this was a grand plan. With the Eight Immortals back in their places, the Taoist sect would surely flourish for a time.

The three men rose and bowed: "Your Majesty, we have another request."

Haotian paused for a moment, holding the spiritual fruit, and Yaochi raised her eyebrows: "I have told the Longevity Emperor that the Heavenly Army of my Heavenly Court exists to protect the Three Realms. You Taoist sects should handle your own affairs and not let them get involved."

"I had no such intention," Laozi quickly explained. Yuanshi Tongtian's heart tightened. He knew he had to remind his disciples when he returned that even though the heavenly soldiers had low cultivation, they couldn't be ordered around at will.

"Then you speak," Yaochi said, her expression softening.

Laozi knelt before Haotian and slowly spoke: "The Eight Immortals represent different things, but the leader of the Eight Immortals must be a person of noble status. Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty to bestow upon me the divine soul of the Eastern King Duke."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuanshi Tongtian also knelt down: "Your Majesty, please bestow upon the divine soul of the Eastern King Duke."

"This..." Yaochi paused the jade cup in her hand at her lips. Dongwanggong, what an ancient name!

If she remembered correctly, Dong Wanggong did indeed leave behind his divine soul, and even his pure Yang essence was not completely absorbed by his senior brother. When he was killed by Dijun Taiyi, his senior brother said that he was destined to be with Dong Wanggong, but in the end he was unable to take it.

Haotian straightened up, staring intently at Laozi, and quietly chuckled: "This is your real purpose, isn't it!"

"Yes, the Eastern King Duke also has the potential to attain enlightenment. If one of the Eight Immortals could become a Grand Luo Immortal, there would be nothing that could enhance the prestige of the Daoist sect," Laozi replied frankly and respectfully.

"I had forgotten about him, it's amazing that you still remember him." Haotian shook his head and threw the fruit in his hand down.

Laozi's brow twitched, and the precious jade fruit bounced a few times on the jade stone before rolling into his palm.

Laozi's eyes instantly lit up with joy as he looked at the blazing pure yang essence within the jade-white fruit, where a divine soul lay dormant. He was overjoyed.

"Your Majesty, we thank you." The Three Pure Ones kowtowed in unison.

Haotian waved his hand: "Go."

Watching the three leave, Yaochi frowned: "Senior Brother just gave the Pure Yang Essence to Senior Brother like that?"

"What else?" Haotian laughed. "Does Junior Sister have other ideas?"

"I forgot about this before..." A fierce glint flashed in Yaochi's eyes, and she clenched her slender hand as if she wanted to crush something. "Give this directly to Xuan Tian Bo Huang and the others to refine. Perhaps their aptitude can be improved again."

Haotian leaned back on the throne, laughing incessantly. Yaochi rolled her eyes at him and said, "What's so funny?"

"Junior sister is kind-hearted, but it's not very useful."

"What do you mean?"

"The Xuan Tian Flower has reached the eighth grade, and its foundation far surpasses that of the former Dong Wang Gong. Not to mention Bo Huang, who has already absorbed the essence and blood of Di Jun and Tai Yi, he cannot improve much."

Haotian's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Only thirty percent of that pure Yang essence remains; there's really no need to worry about it. Senior Brother is still waiting for the reincarnation of the Eastern King Duke to attain enlightenment!"

He paused for a moment, then said, "If things really proceed as Senior Brother hopes."

Yaochi raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean by that, Senior Brother?"

"Junior sister, ask yourself honestly, given the Eastern King's personality, would he ever be content with his lot?"

Yaochi paused, recalling what Dongwanggong had done in the East Sea, even plotting against the Dragon Clan. His master's title as the head of male immortals had made him arrogant, truly looking down on everyone.

"Now that there are so many chaotic beings in the primordial world, perhaps the Eastern King Guild will be sensible enough to help him?" Yaochi said hesitantly, glancing at the Pure Yin Great World where the Queen Mother of the West resided. Would she help him out of consideration for their past camaraderie?

"Then let's wait and see." Haotian sipped his tea casually, noticing Yaochi's gaze and sneering inwardly.

The Queen Mother of the West is a clever woman. If the reincarnation of the King of the East was arranged by her, she would have gone to give him some guidance. But now it is the Sage of Taiqing who is going to take action. The Queen Mother of the West knows very well whose food she is eating, and she will never act rashly.

Yaochi sighed softly. If her senior brother has said so, then the fate of the Eastern King Duke is probably not good!

Senior Brother Taiqing, it seems you've been working for nothing!

"Senior brother, won't you offer some guidance?" Yaochi looked towards the Three Pure Heavens, for it was a good thing for the prehistoric world to have another Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

Haotian chuckled: "This is something he chose to do himself; it has nothing to do with me."

He does need more Primordial Golden Immortals to appear in the prehistoric world, but that's on the premise that they obey orders. As for the Eastern King Duke, he is arrogant and conceited, unable to see the situation clearly. He won't behave himself unless he learns a lesson.

Yaochi shook her head. Her senior brother was still the same; he couldn't even be bothered to give a glance to someone who was not a friend.

In their eyes, the current Dongwanggong is really nothing.

However, the Emperor and Empress had no idea at this time that the Eastern Prince was actually involved with them.

……

Ten thousand years later.

A deafening explosion resounded over the East China Sea, causing the sea to churn and sword light to pierce the heavens and earth, sending chills down the spines of countless powerful cultivators.

Two men and one woman stood on the East Sea, with five hundred imposing spirit officials standing behind them, looking at the place where the pure sunlight was rising with unfriendly expressions. The Heavenly Court also cast two gazes down, accompanied by an old sigh.