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

Chapter 158 Everyone Steps In, The Final Decision

Zhunti looked at Donghua, who was deep in thought, and was not in a hurry, but was waiting for the result.

After a long while, Donghua regained his composure and slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Zhunti, I won't say much more. The conditions remain the same as you mentioned before, and I will also help you in some way to achieve great prosperity."

"But I have two points to add. The first is that I need the Eastern Azure Lotus Treasure Banner, and you need to give it to me for free."

"Secondly, on the day you prosper in the West, I will seize three-tenths of your virtue and fortune."

Upon hearing this, Zhunti's expression changed; the price was truly enormous.

The Azure Lotus Banner was just a spiritual treasure, which didn't bother him much, since a spiritual treasure wasn't a supreme treasure.

However, the three-tenths of the merit and fortune after the rise of the West is truly too much. Even though the two of them are the rulers of the West, the amount that falls on Zhunti would not be more than three-tenths.

"Fellow Daoist Donghua, such conditions are too harsh. Three-tenths of the merit and fortune is too much. I'm sorry I cannot agree to it," Zhunti directly refused.

After hearing this, Donghua asked, "Then how much did you say?"

"One-tenth!"

After hearing this, Donghua smiled and said, "Then let's compromise, 20%!"

After hearing this, Zhunti shook his head again and said, "One and a half percent, this is my bottom line."

Donghua was not satisfied with this number, although it was his bottom line.

Don't think that 15% is a small percentage; it's actually a lot. You have to understand that the West is a quarter of the world.

According to Donghua's speculation, when the West prospers, Jieyin and Zhunti will be able to obtain about 25% of the fortune and merit.

That is, half of the fortune and merits belong to the beings of the West and the many great beings of the primordial world.

So when you calculate it this way, Donghua's 15% is indeed a lot!

However, he was not satisfied and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhunti, since we are going to cooperate, why should we care about half of the fortune, especially since it is an unknown fortune and merit?"

"As long as we cooperate sincerely, we will surely achieve a win-win situation. In the future, the primordial world will be ours."

Upon hearing this, Zhunti glared at Donghua, realizing he had met his match.

"I have great confidence in the rise of the West, just as I am confident that I can attain sainthood."

"Moreover, our Western region is poor, and we rely entirely on this hope. Fellow Daoist, you possess the four seas, three islands, and ten continents, and you are the future ruler of the Heavenly Court and the Heavenly Emperor."

"Why bother arguing with me about half a percent of fortune and merit? Wouldn't that be an insult to your reputation, fellow Daoist? Please have pity on the West."

Donghua gave Zhunti a strange look. "Wow, with your abilities and eloquence, it would be against all reason if the West didn't rise!"

I painted a picture of a bright future for you, and you turned around and painted an even bigger one for me.

In fact, Donghua didn't care about this half-formed fortune; his main concern was preventing the Three Pure Ones from gaining it.

After all, the more he gains, the less the Three Pure Ones will have!

But looking back now, it's clear he was too greedy; the West wouldn't allow him to gain two-thirds of the Destiny's fortune.

"Very well, since Fellow Daoist Zhunti has put it that way, I, Donghua, will concede one and a half percent!"

Zhunti smiled happily and said, "Alright, since you're so straightforward, I'm not one to be petty!"

He then took out the Azure Lotus Banner and handed it to Donghua.

Donghua accepted the precious flag and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhunti, since we have reached a consensus, why don't we swear an oath to the Heavenly Dao together? Let's be petty first, then act like gentlemen; this way, both sides will feel more at ease!"

Zhunti thought about it for a moment and found no flaws. Then the two of them swore an oath!

This meeting has now come to an end!

……

After the last meeting, Donghua forcibly went into seclusion to refine the Azure Lotus Treasure Banner, because he didn't have much time left.

While Donghua was in seclusion, Houtu and Xuanming arrived at the Purple Mansion.

"I have met the Ancestral Witch Houtu, and I have met the Ancestral Witch Xuanming!"

The Barefoot Immortal was in charge of the Water Palace, so he was the first to come into contact with the two of them.

"You are the Crimson Emperor of the Purple Mansion, a guest of the Purple Cloud Palace, the Barefoot Immortal. I do remember you."

"Go and inform Donghua that we have come to pay our respects!"

Houtu didn't have much interaction with them. Although they were both guests of Zixiao Palace, their statuses were very different, so there was no need for them to say more.

The Barefoot Immortal chuckled lightly, not taking their attitude to heart. On the contrary, he treated them with great respect, as strength was paramount in the primordial world, which was quite normal.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you two Ancestral Witches. His Majesty is currently in seclusion and cannot disturb him. Moreover, the Purple Mansion is currently closed, so I cannot allow you two Ancestral Witches to enter. If there is anything important, I can inform His Majesty after he emerges from seclusion. Please forgive me."

Houtu frowned slightly and said again, "Since Donghua is in seclusion, let's find someone who can make the decision. Shall we enter the Purple Mansion?"

Just as the Barefoot Immortal was about to say something, a voice reached his ears.

"Let them in!"

The Barefoot Immortal immediately activated the great formation, his tone instantly changing as he chuckled and said to the two, "Please, you two Ancestral Witches, His Majesty is waiting for us at Jingyang Palace."

That was definitely Donghua's voice transmission just now!

Houtu and Xuanming entered the Purple Mansion! This was their first time there, and they were instantly captivated by it.

"Sister, the Three Islands and Ten Continents truly live up to their reputation as a top-tier world; their spiritual energy and Daoist charm are almost on par with Mount Buzhou!"

Houtu nodded. She didn't care about these things; instead, she was awestruck by the various auras emanating from the Purple Mansion.

When the two arrived at the Blue Sea, it was the time when Nuwa was giving her sermon.

After listening to each other for a while, Xuanming stayed in Bihai, while Houtu went straight into Jingyang Palace.

"Fellow Daoist Houtu, what brings you to my Purple Mansion today?"

Houtu smiled and said, "It's nothing, just checking to see if you're still alive."

"Uh, fellow Daoist, you must be joking!"

Donghua waved for them to sit down, and after they were served fragrant tea, they began to talk.

"The Purple Mansion is no place to linger now. If you don't have anything important to do, you should leave to avoid being caught in the crossfire."

"Why isn't this a place to stay? Does Fellow Daoist Donghua not welcome me?" Houtu smiled and stared straight at Donghua.

"That's not it. It's just that the Heavenly Court is eyeing us covetously, and a battle is about to break out. That's why I advised you to leave!"

Houtu asked in confusion, "Did you know that the Lich King was going to attack the Purple Mansion?"

Donghua smiled and said, "What's there to not know? The Demon Clan's Heavenly Court..."

Before he could finish speaking, Donghua suddenly realized that Houtu was referring to the witches and demons, not the demon race and the Heavenly Court.

Then he looked at Houtu in shock!

At this moment, Houtu was only concerned with the fragrant tea in front of her and no longer paid any attention to Donghua.

The main hall suddenly fell silent!

"I have come here for two reasons: first, to see how you perish; and second, because we have met again since Mount Tai. I wonder what your answer is?"

He was still in shock after hearing Houtu's words. Why would the Lich King and the Demon King join forces to attack the Purple Mansion? How could this be?

This is simply a fantasy!

But looking at Houtu's appearance, these words didn't seem to be false. After all, she had been restless for some time, thinking that war was about to break out, but now it seemed that it was a matter of the lich and demons joining forces.

But how could the liches possibly join forces?

Even if Dijiang, Dijun, and others reached a consensus, how could they possibly join forces to attack due to the deep-seated blood feud between the two clans?

If this matter gets out, Di Jun and Di Jiang will definitely lose their prestige among their respective clans.

A blood feud cannot be suppressed by a single word from a high-ranking official. People are capable of thinking and will not blindly obey any one person or force.

So, if the lich and the demons are joining forces, it means they are fighting their own battles, or each has their own agenda.

After all, the presence of the two ancestral witches of the witch clan signifies that the witch clan's opinions are not unified.

Thinking of this, Donghua relaxed a little. After all, although the situation was dangerous, it was not a certain death.

"Fellow Daoist Houtu, I, Donghua, owe you a debt of gratitude, but I have important matters to attend to and cannot accompany you. Please forgive me!"

Houtu didn't say anything, but took a sip of tea, indicating to Donghua that he was free, as if she were the master of Jingyang Palace.

Watching Donghua's departing figure, Houtu murmured, "This is more interesting. A single dominant force is not as good as a three-way battle!"

Behind him, a dark world was spinning, filled with people, as if in the blink of an eye, he had experienced a cycle from birth to death, from death to extinction, and from extinction to birth.

Inside the main hall, Nuwa appeared unexpectedly, standing before Houtu and saying, "Sister, you truly possess remarkable skills; Nuwa admires you!"

Houtu smiled and poured Nuwa a cup of tea.

"Isn't your sister quite cunning too?"

Nuwa slowly sat down, picked up a cup of tea in front of her. The teacup was like a world in itself, containing the ultimate power of death, yet also manifesting infinite vitality. The two intersected to form six black holes.

But Nuwa didn't care at all and drank it down in one gulp!

"Do you think Donghua genuinely doesn't understand, or is he pretending not to?"

Then he poured Houtu a cup of tea!

Houtu picked up her teacup, and boundless creative power surged forth, forming worlds one after another.

Does it matter?

He then drank it all in one gulp!

……

After leaving the main hall, Donghua Jing gathered several emperors and quasi-saints from the Purple Mansion and said:

"The Witch Clan might intervene in this battle, but I'm not sure what they're thinking. Will they attack directly, or will they sit back and reap the benefits?"

What are your thoughts?

As soon as Donghua finished speaking, the group started talking together.

The Queen Mother of the West asked, "Is this news true? Why would those brainless bastards in the Witch Court make a move at this time?"

Donghua said, "The information is reliable, but I'm unsure when the Witch Clan will make their move!"

Haotian stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I believe the Witch Clan will not act immediately, as this would not benefit them at all. They will definitely strike last."

"If my Purple Mansion had held the advantage then, the Witch Clan would have helped the Heavenly Court and turned the tide of battle!"

"If the Heavenly Court gains the upper hand, then the Witch Clan will immediately strike and divide up our fortune."

Donghua found Haotian's words very reasonable, as they were the same as what he had thought.

Taiyuan stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I believe our real enemy is the Heavenly Court of the Demon Race, while the Witch Race is just a troublemaker."

"Moreover, I dare say that the Witch Clan will absolutely not send troops to the Purple Mansion; at most, the Twelve Ancestral Witches will come to get a share!"

Inside the main hall, opinions were divided.

This meeting lasted a long time, but apart from the parties involved, no one knew what the final resolution was!

……

P.S.: Brothers, I'm so sleepy I can't keep my eyes open anymore. The next chapter will be a little late, but it should still be 10,000 words.

(End of this chapter)