Primordial Era: I really don't want to be the Heavenly Emperor!

Chapter 150 Exchanging Spiritual Treasures, the Four Symbols Spiritual Pearl

After Donghua comprehended the Heavenly Tribulation Banner and successfully grasped the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, he discovered that this spiritual treasure was created specifically for the Heavenly Tribulation.

For the primordial world to maintain normal development, the tribulations of cultivators are indispensable.

This is not something that can be changed by human effort, because it is an essential process in the process of transforming the primordial world from chaos to order.

Heavenly tribulations can make cultivators more reverent of the Heavenly Dao, the heavens and earth, and life, which means reverence for the three paths of heaven, earth, and humanity!

Therefore, the appearance of the Heavenly Tribulation is only a matter of time, and there should be two reasons for its appearance.

One is the change in spiritual energy. When the innate spiritual energy between heaven and earth becomes less and less, the heavenly tribulation should appear.

Secondly, there is the Heavenly Tribulation Banner, which was created in response to the Heavenly Tribulation. It contains the Great Dao of Heavenly Tribulation and can communicate with the power of heaven and earth to form tribulation lightning.

Since the Queen Mother of the West cultivates the Great Dao of Heavenly Punishment, she is the best candidate to establish the Heavenly Tribulation.

The Heavenly Tribulation Banner could only bring him merit, but in the hands of the Queen Mother of the West, it could not only bring him merit but also help him achieve his own Great Dao.

Thinking of this, Donghua took out the Heavenly Tribulation Banner, handed it to the Queen Mother of the West, and explained it to her.

The Queen Mother of the West took the Heavenly Tribulation Banner with a puzzled expression. Her primordial spirit immersed itself in it, and the Great Dao of Heavenly Punishment automatically began to operate within her body. The Heavenly Tribulation Banner also emitted boundless dark light, and the power of the Heavenly Tribulation spread, transforming into flashing lightning.

Upon seeing this, Donghua said, "This treasure is indeed suitable for your path. It is truly the will of Heaven that you, my junior sister, have this opportunity."

After some investigation, the Queen Mother of the West realized that this treasure was indeed suitable for her path to enlightenment, and she was very excited.

"Brother, the Heavenly Tribulation Banner is a top-tier innate spiritual treasure, far too precious for me to accept."

Donghua smiled and stroked the Queen Mother of the West's beautiful hair.

"We are Daoist partners, originally one, so why distinguish between you and me? What is mine is also yours."

"If you truly feel bad about it, then lend me your Plain Cloud Banner for a while. I need to study it and see if I can collect all five banners. We need a treasure that rivals a supreme treasure."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother of the West readily handed the plain-colored cloud-shaped banner to Donghua.

"Yes, the innate treasures are truly powerful, but collecting all five flags is extremely difficult. I once tried to collect them all, but I found it was simply impossible, so I gave up."

Donghua accepted the cloud flag nonchalantly, saying, "It doesn't matter. It all depends on fate and opportunity. Maybe I'll be destined for it!"

"Yes, I believe in my brother."

"Ha ha……"

The two were laughing and joking around.

The Grand Master of Fate, standing to the side, was caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to leave or stay.

But in the end, he said, "Your Majesty, during your period of seclusion, the Dragon Clan's Zhulong sought you out three times, saying he had important matters to discuss!"

"Zhulong?"

Donghua asked, puzzled. He couldn't understand what Zhulong could possibly want from him.

"Summon him to come, and then summon everyone in the Purple Mansion. I have important news to announce."

"Yes, sir!"

As the Queen Mother of the West watched the departing Grand Master of Fate, she said to Donghua, "Brother, you are truly blessed to have such a person to assist you; your great undertaking is assured!"

Donghua looked at the Queen Mother of the West, feeling that she had been misunderstanding him all along, and then changed his tone, saying:

"What's the big deal or the small deal? You are my greatest achievement."

"Is it good karma, bad karma, or something else?" The Queen Mother of the West seemed indifferent.

"Whether it's good or evil, it's everything, as long as it's you, and only you, it's all acceptable!"

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother of the West was overjoyed. Although she was a primordial saint and a quasi-saint, she was still very pleased.

Over the long course of life, feelings are merely a seasoning; true companionship requires shared ideals and harmony, which is the most important thing for a spiritual partner.

"So what is Houtu to you? Last time you broke through the pass, you had to come to Xikunlun for support, and you didn't even want to see me. You left right after the battle."

"(╯°□°）╯"

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Inside the main hall, Zhulong led Ao Guang, Ao Run, Ao Qin, and Ao Shun into the hall.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"No need for formalities!"

Donghua looked at the five people. Although he didn't know what it was about, he could roughly guess what it was.

Zhulong spoke up, saying, "Your Majesty, since the fall of the Four Seas Dragon Kings of our Dragon Clan, the position of Dragon King has been vacant, and we have been unable to handle all matters. We humbly request Your Majesty's guidance."

Donghua chuckled upon hearing this. This Zhulong, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, was actually playing such a trick on him.

"Since when have you, Zhulong, resorted to such tricks? By bringing them here today, haven't you already chosen the Dragon King? Besides, the Purple Mansion and the Dragon Clan are merely allies; it doesn't matter to me who becomes the Dragon King!"

Donghua paused here, looked at Zhulong again, and said softly:

"Congratulations, though. Your divine cultivation has now broken through to the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint, and I see that your foundation is solid, so you still have a chance to go even further."

Upon hearing this, Zhulong felt no joy, only sullenness and helplessness. After a long while, he slowly recounted the story of Yinglong's reincarnation.

Donghua was also quite shocked after hearing this. He really didn't expect Yinglong to have such courage. You know, with Hongjun merging with the Dao, it will be even more difficult to achieve the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint.

Each breakthrough in a major realm requires a large amount of merit and fortune to support the breakthrough. After being reincarnated as Yinglong, he could only awaken his memories of this life and achieve the body of Yinglong by breaking through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

However, with the changes in the world, Yinglong, after his reincarnation, was no longer a born saint, making cultivation even more difficult.

"Yinglong is truly a seeker of the Dao, his heart set on it with unwavering resolve; I am no match for him!"

Zhulong sighed and said, "I admire his dedication to the Dao, but for the Dragon Clan, he deserted when he was most needed. He is a sinner, and that will never change."

Donghua did not comment on this point, saying that everyone has different pursuits and it's impossible to say who is right or wrong.

"Your Majesty, the matter of the Four Seas Dragon Kings is a minor matter. My main purpose in coming here this time is for the Dragon Clan."

After Zhulong finished speaking, he took out the Flame Banner that was lifted off the ground and presented it with both hands.

"Your Majesty, I, Zhulong, representing the Dragon Clan, am willing to follow you and submit to the Purple Palace. From this day forward, the Dragon Clan will be Your Majesty's sword, and will fight alongside you to conquer the Nine Heavens and dominate the primordial world!"

Donghua felt a headache coming on when he heard this. How come this was exactly the same as the Phoenix Clan back then? They had both offered something he couldn't refuse.

The fact that Zhulong submitted to him and the Dragon Clan submitted to him are two completely different things. Last time, Zhulong submitted to him, but it only represented him personally, not the Dragon Clan. The Dragon Clan and Zifu were still only allies.

He was genuinely afraid of the three innate races. The last time the fortune was passed down to the Phoenix Clan, he still felt heartache when he thought about it.

If the dragons were to accept the followers of other dragons, they would inevitably lose their Purple Mansion Luck to compensate for some of the dragons' karma.

This is something he doesn't want to do!

But he really needed the Flame Banner that was off the ground.

It's true that every gain comes with a loss!

"Don't mention conquering the heavens and dominating the primordial world again; that's not my ambition."

"As for the dragons' submission, I cannot agree to it for the time being!"

Upon hearing this, Zhulong was startled and quickly said, "Your Majesty, the Dragon Clan truly submits to Your Majesty. No matter what Your Majesty's will is, we are willing to follow Your Majesty."

"As long as Your Majesty does not betray the Dragon Clan, the Dragon Clan will never betray you. Anyone who dares to disobey will be punished by Heaven and Earth!"

The more sincere Zhulong was, the more troubled Donghua became.

He then looked at Zhulong, exuding an aura that suppressed Zhulong, his divine eyes fixed on him, and a Bagua symbol standing behind him.

"Zhulong, a great battle is about to erupt in the Purple Mansion, which could even lead to its annihilation. Is your dragon clan still willing to join?"

Upon hearing this, Zhulong replied without hesitation, "Your Majesty, since the Dragon Clan is willing to follow you, we are willing to face any calamity with you and will never back down."

Now that the topic has come to this, Donghua stopped being coy, since both sides have their own needs and it wouldn't be good to ask any more questions.

He then withdrew his imposing aura, stepped forward, took the flaming banner that had been lifted off the ground, and helped the five people up.

"I have agreed to the Dragon Clan's submission and homage, but I cannot help them alleviate their karma right now, because a great war is about to break out in the Purple Mansion, and I need to gather my fortune."

Upon hearing this, Zhulong laughed heartily and said, "As long as Your Majesty has the Dragon Clan in your heart, none of this matters."

Donghua laughed and patted Zhulong on the shoulder, saying, "Since the Dragon Clan follows me, then every member of the Dragon Clan is one of my people. Since you are all risking your lives for me, then you are all my brothers. How could I possibly favor one over the other?"

"Ha ha……"

Both of them burst into laughter.

Donghua looked at Ao Guang and the others. These four were the Four Dragon Kings of the Seas in later generations. They were also famous figures in later generations, having participated in every great calamity, although their appearances were not very good.

They were active in the prehistoric world during the time of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, established alliances with the human race, and created totem images.

During the Investiture of the Gods period, the death of Ao Bing, the third prince of the East Sea, marked the beginning of the true Investiture of the Gods and led to the creation of Nezha, the great god of the Three Altars and Seas.

During the Journey to the West, he was also a gift of treasures, giving Sun Wukong the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel), a magical artifact, and a set of armor, which contributed to his fame as the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

Ao Guang and the other three may not be particularly strong, but they are definitely very good at socializing. You should know that almost all the famous people in later generations have had dealings with the Dragon Clan.

Nezha, Yang Jian, Sun Wukong, and others can all be described as the darlings of heaven and earth, possessing great fortune.

Now that he has accepted the dragons' submission, he must make a gesture.

"Ao Guang, Ao Run, Ao Qin, and Ao Shun, I remember you four. You are all very good. You have the bodies of true dragons and your talents are also quite good. You also achieved excellent results in the last Purple Mansion Grand Competition."

The four men quickly replied, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. We are ashamed!"

Donghua smiled. His words earlier were not just empty talk; he genuinely believed that the others had good talent.

During his several sermons in the Purple Mansion, the four of them performed quite well. However, due to the karma of the Dragon Clan, their cultivation stagnated after reaching the Taiyi level. All that remained was to hone their skills over time, and their greatest achievement in the future would be that of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Thinking of this, Donghua took out four spirit pearls and handed them to the four people, saying:

"These are the Primordial Four Symbols Beads, a high-grade acquired spiritual treasure. I refined them in my spare time. The four beads can be combined to form the Four Symbols Grand Array."

"I bestow these gifts upon you for two reasons: first, to grant you the title of Dragon King of the Four Seas; and second, to mark your tens of thousands of years in the Purple Palace as a parting gift. I hope that you will cultivate diligently and treat the dragon race kindly in the future!"

The four people respectfully accepted the spirit pearl and prostrated themselves in worship:

"Your Majesty, we thank you for your great kindness!"

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