Primordial Salted Fish: Starting from Refusing to Join the Demon Clan

Chapter 95 The Eastern Prince's Path to Destruction

Zhunti's words truly resonated with the Eastern King Duke.

He is currently worried about having no one to rely on, especially lacking top experts to oversee things. Although Zhunti has not obtained the Purple Qi, he is still a guest of Zixiao Palace and his cultivation level is Quasi-Saint. His strength should not be underestimated. More importantly, Zhunti and Jieyin are in cahoots. What difference is there between Zhunti joining the Celestial Court and Jieyin joining the Celestial Court?

Moreover, Zhunti adopted an extremely humble attitude, actively seeking refuge and even proposing the seemingly win-win status of "guest minister".

It can both help him with his tasks and is merely "guiding those with affinity," which sounds like it poses no threat to the Immortal Alliance; on the contrary, it can enhance the Immortal Alliance's power.

"Inclusivity" and "attractiveness".

As for the underlying motive of undermining the alliance behind the "extradition of the destined one," Dong Wanggong, blinded by ambition and the urgent need for allies, subconsciously ignored it.

At the same time, Dongwanggong did not forget the Primordial Purple Qi bestowed upon him by the Dao Ancestor.

The humiliation of the past, the Primordial Purple Qi, he, the Eastern King, will surely repay in full.

He wants to take everything that belongs to him!

"Hahaha! Great! What a perfect example of different paths leading to the same destination!"

The Eastern King was overjoyed, as if he had found a kindred spirit, and the gloom in his heart brought by the Three Pure Ones and Jieyin was swept away.

He stepped forward and warmly grasped Zhunti's hand (although Zhunti stiffened almost imperceptibly), "Fellow Daoist Zhunti is truly wise and righteous, willing to help our Immortal Alliance. This is a blessing for Donghua and for the Immortal Alliance! The position of Guest Elder is far too beneath you!"

"From this day forward, fellow Daoist, you are an elder of my Immortal Alliance, holding a position of utmost respect, second only to me!"

"Fellow Daoist, you may use the resources of the Celestial Court as you see fit; you also need to devote your attention to the affairs of the Alliance! If we join hands, we will surely create a prosperous era for the Immortal Path!"

"Excellent! Fellow Daoist, your kindness is too much for me to accept."

Zhunti's smile grew even more compassionate and warm. He clasped his hands together and bowed again, but a hint of satisfaction at his successful plan flashed deep in his eyes.

The position of Elder of the Celestial Court is prestigious and carries considerable authority. More importantly, with this identity, he can legitimately venture into the East, utilize the resources of the Celestial Alliance, and carry out the actual work of "conversion," drawing nourishment for the barren West.

This wool-shedding is done legitimately and subtly.

Dongwanggong returned to Zifuzhou of Fangzhu Mountain in high spirits, with the Ten Thousand Immortals Map in his arms and the "Guest Elder" Zhunti Daoist by his side, feeling that the situation was settled.

He immediately summoned his trusted celestial officials, such as Chunyang Daoist and Qingmu Gong, and announced the earth-shattering decision: "I hereby proclaim my decree: Announce to the primordial world! A thousand years from now, I, Dongwang Gong, bearing the decree of the Dao Ancestor, will assume the position of head of male immortals and rule over all immortals! I will establish a celestial court on all the immortal mountains of this Purple Mansion Continent! I will be called the Celestial Emperor! Based on the Map of Ten Thousand Immortals, I will establish the order of the immortal path, regulate the primordial world's fortune, and protect all living beings!"

The imperial edict transformed into countless dazzling streams of light, instantly spreading throughout the vast and desolate world. Its immense power even deliberately overshadowed the announcement made by Emperor Jun when the Heavenly Court was established not long ago.

Above the nine heavens, the Lingxiao Palace stands.

Emperor Jun sat upright on the throne, his face so gloomy it could drip water.

Below, Taiyi and Fuxi, who were still recovering from serious injuries, and Bai Ze and other demon gods, who had barely recovered some of their strength, all had angry expressions on their faces.

"That worthless Eastern King Duke!"

Taiyi slammed his hand on the armrest of his throne, the illusory image of the Chaos Bell vibrating and humming above his head, causing the entire palace to tremble. "What kind of thing is he? How dare he establish some kind of Celestial Court at this time? And even call himself a Celestial Emperor? He's trying to climb up by stepping on the face of my Demon Clan's Heavenly Court!"

Fuxi frowned, the Eight Trigrams of the Primordial Chaos swirling at his fingertips, and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, the Eastern King Duke's actions are malicious."

"He chose a thousand years later, precisely the time when my Heavenly Court will extend a wide invitation to all fellow practitioners to witness the ceremony."

"He's trying to steal the fortune of my Heavenly Court and diminish the prestige of my demon race!"

"If we allow this to gain momentum, how will the beings of the primordial world view my Heavenly Court? Our prestige will be utterly destroyed!"

Di Jun's eyes gleamed with a chilling killing intent: "You clown, how dare you covet the supreme position!"

"If it weren't for the Dao Ancestor's prior decree that demons rule the heavens, witches rule the earth, and no further warfare is permitted within the Hundred Yuan Society, I would gladly lead my army right now to raze that tiny Purple Mansion Continent to the ground and grind it to dust!"

In Di Jun's view, the Hundred Yuan Meeting agreement was like a shackle, but now it has become the Eastern King Duke's greatest talisman.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger."

Bai Ze stepped forward, his wise eyes gleaming with insightful wisdom. "Just as Your Majesty said, the Eastern King is nothing but a clown."

"He is arrogant and boastful, with a high opinion of himself, but he lacks the strength and foundation to match it."

"The Dao Ancestor's bestowal of treasures is both a blessing and a curse. His high-profile establishment of his court, attempting to rise above the witches and demons, is truly a path to his death!"

Bai Ze paused, looked at Di Jun, and said with certainty, "Your Majesty, there is absolutely no need for the Heavenly Court to take action."

"Do you think the Twelve Ancestral Witches, who occupy the earth and regard the primordial world as their own, would tolerate a self-proclaimed 'Immortal Emperor' who attempts to 'restore the order of the primordial world' and establish a court of supreme authority on their territory? The four seas are also part of the earth!"

Fuxi nodded and said, "What Bai Ze said is absolutely right."

"Dong Wanggong's actions are tantamount to digging his own grave. Those barbarians of the Wu tribe will certainly not sit idly by."

Upon hearing this, Di Jun's anger subsided slightly, transforming into a cold calculation. At that moment, Di Jun lured out his own evil corpse, successfully slaying it and advancing his cultivation level further.

"Hmph, let him be smug for a little while longer, and see how those Twelve Ancestral Witches shatter his pipe dream!"

Buzhou Mountain, Pangu Temple.

The heavy palace doors blocked out the noise of the outside world, but the Dongwanggong's resounding declaration of "establishing a celestial court and being called the celestial emperor" still clearly came in, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.

With a deafening roar, Zhu Rong burst into flames, his hair standing on end in fury: "You old bastard, the Eastern King Duke!"

"We, the Ancestral Witches, just established the rules with Hongjun: demons rule the heavens, and witches rule the earth! Who does he think he is?"

"How dare he establish this worthless Celestial Court on the land formed from the blood of our Father God? And he even wants to be the Celestial Emperor? Does he deserve it?!"

Gonggong slammed his giant fist against the stone wall, spreading ice: "The four seas and oceans are formed from the blood of our Father God, and naturally belong to the jurisdiction of our Wu tribe! This old man has established a court in the East Sea, which is a blatant provocation against our tribe! He should be executed!"

The sight of Shebi Shi caused a stir outside the palace: "Brother! This scoundrel, relying on a treasure bestowed upon him by the old man Hongjun, has become arrogant and thinks he's someone important!"

"If we don't crush them, won't all the races of the primordial world think that my Wu clan is easy to bully?"

The other Ancestral Witches were also filled with murderous aura and their fighting spirit soared to the sky.

In their eyes, the Eastern King's actions were not a provocation, but a blatant insult and usurpation!

Dijiang sat upright in the main seat, his eyes filled with surging chaos and void, the laws of space silently cutting through the surrounding light.

He didn't roar in fury like his younger siblings, but his chilling killing intent caused the temperature in the entire Pangu Temple to plummet.

"Hmph." A soft snort, carrying supreme authority and disdain, instantly silenced all the noise.

Dijiang slowly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the ancestral witches. His voice was deep and cold, like the collision of ancient ice: "Before, he was nothing more than a pawn laid out by Hongjun. In our eyes, he was not even a clown, just a buzzing mosquito, too lazy to bother with."

"However—" Di Jiang's tone shifted abruptly, his killing intent erupting suddenly, filling the hall as if it were tangible, "The agreement to 'demons rule the heavens, witches rule the earth' was announced to the primordial world only moments ago."

"Then the Eastern King Duke, impatient as ever, jumped out and, on the earth and the shores of the four seas, presumptuously established a celestial court, proclaiming himself the Celestial Emperor, and demanding to 'manage the order of the primordial world'?"