Chapter 205: The Three Pure Ones Pluck Hongjun

"Among our immortal sect, there are many who can be called 'Great Beings'!"

The Eastern Emperor said: "Since I was fortunate enough to be elected by all as Immortal Emperor, we must also formally designate the ranks of the great immortals and bestow upon them honorific titles."

"Oh? What ideas do you have, friend?"

All the immortals turned their gaze toward the Eastern Emperor.

"This..."

The Eastern Emperor looked around, then fixed his eyes on the Dao Ancestor Hongjun. After a moment of silence, he said: "Then let me share some personal thoughts."

"If we are to establish the Immortal Realm and form the Immortal Court, we must create a tightly coordinated, top-down organizational structure to sustain its entire operation."

"My suggestion is this: beyond the Immortal Emperor, we may establish another rank, to jointly govern Yin and Yang with me. We each fulfill our duties, dividing the administration of male and female immortals across the world."

Upon hearing this, everyone glanced thoughtfully toward 【Immortal of Immortality】 Yaochi.

"Meow?"

Yaochi remained unmoved; the three-colored cat tilted its head in confusion.

Then it suddenly realized, and its fur instantly bristled.

"Meow meow!!"

The three-colored cat glared fiercely at the Eastern Emperor, claws outstretched, hissing low: "Uluulu~~"

"Meow meow!!"

"Meow meow meow!!!!"

The cat was cursing terribly.

The Eastern Emperor chuckled awkwardly: "Don't get worked up, don't get worked up—I'm just theorizing, just theorizing."

Was it really just theorizing?

The immortal elders narrowed their eyes and glanced at the Eastern Emperor.

The Eastern Emperor continued: "The one who assists me in governing Yin and Yang doesn't have to be the Empress—it could be a Holy Emperor or a Heavenly Sovereign."

"Two Holy Ones presiding together is perfectly acceptable."

The Eastern Emperor looked earnestly toward Yaochi.

Yaochi closed his eyes to meditate.

Ignored him completely.

The Eastern Emperor didn't feel embarrassed, but pressed on: "Beyond the Three Great Officials, we should also have the Five Directions and Five Elders."

"These Three Great Officials are the Heaven Official, Earth Official, and Water Official, overseeing fortune, sin, virtue, and evil across the world."

The Eastern Emperor glanced at Xiao Xiao Qian Kun, Yin-Yang, and Daoist Sanqing Dian Dao.

These three positions were clearly reserved specifically for the three elders.

Daoist Sanqing Dian Dao Immortal shook his head: "I have no intention of accepting an official post in the Immortal Court."

The Eastern Emperor quickly added: "The titles could be honorary, granting them cosmic fortune without requiring actual governance."

Daoist Sanqing Dian Dao Immortal firmly declined.

Xiao Xiao Qian Kun Immortal and Yin-Yang Immortal, however, gave no clear stance—neither supporting nor outright refusing.

Whether they could be persuaded would depend on the Eastern Emperor's skill going forward.

"Beyond the Three Great Officials, there should also be the Five Directions and Five Elders." The Eastern Emperor's gaze swept across Taiyi Di Jun, Seeing Ming He Meng Wu You, Nüwa, Jieyin, Hongyun, Daoist Daoist Kunpeng, Xihe, Seeing Hou Tu, Zhenwu...

Why are you looking at me?

【Storyteller Immortal】 Seeing Hou Tu blinked. "I'm just an observer—why am I included?"

'So that's why they called me here—I was being set up.' Zhenwu sat quietly beside the Three Pure Ones, gazing thoughtfully at Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

Without receiving any response from the immortal elders, the Eastern Emperor did not lose heart. He presented a scroll and continued: "Beyond these titles, I believe we should also reserve positions in the Immortal Court for the heads of each major cultivation lineage, bestowing honorific titles upon them."

"And we should establish dedicated immortal offices for each path of the Dao!"

"I have here a plan for the Three Courts and Thirty-Six Immortal Bureaus—feel free to review it."

Each immortal examined the scroll: some nodded lightly, some shook their heads slightly, some furrowed their brows, some smiled faintly—each reacted differently.

"Friend, you've put great thought into this." Hongyun showed enthusiasm, smiling as he returned the scroll to the Eastern Emperor.

The Eastern Emperor beamed: "Then, Friend Zhenyuanzi..."

Hongyun chuckled: "Among the Five Directions and Five Elders, leave the central Yellow Elder position for the Ginseng Fruit—call him 'Yellow Horn Great Immortal.'"

Again me?

【Tour Guide Immortal】 Ginseng Fruit looked utterly baffled. "You've already assigned me a title?"

Who in their right mind avoids taking responsibility themselves and sends their own tree into the fray?

Is this even reasonable?!

To establish the Earth Immortal lineage, Zhenyuanzi doesn't show up—and now Hongyun shows up and dumps the work on me. My tree's life is truly tragic.

"Friend Ginseng Fruit?" The Eastern Emperor looked at him expectantly.

Ginseng Fruit smiled faintly: "Fine. I am the Central Yellow Elder, Yellow Horn Great Immortal!"

"Thank you, friend!" The Eastern Emperor sincerely thanked him—finally, progress had been made.

To him, it didn't matter who from the Earth Immortal lineage showed up—only that someone did.

Even if it were a tree, even if it were a blade of grass, he'd have to treat them with reverence.

"Friend, no need for such formalities—this is all for the great cause of the Immortal Dao!" Ginseng Fruit replied humbly.

【Fate Immortal】 Huang Zhong Li watched his good friend forcing himself to comply, smirking from the side.

None of the Earth Immortal lineage are decent people.

Once the spokesperson of the Earth Immortal lineage gave in, the other great immortals found their opening and began discussing among themselves.

On the high dais, Dao Ancestor Hongjun glanced at the "spectators" of the Three Pure Ones, who remained detached.

He whispered: "Do any of you three friends intend to serve in the Immortal Court?"

"You want us to?" The Three Pure Ones replied with smiles.

I really don't want to... Hongjun smiled, insincerely saying: "With your full support, Friend Emperor Dong Hua will be better able to carry out his duties, serving our Immortal Dao and all the immortals."

"Well said." Xiang Xiang Xiang Xuanqing nodded; Lord Jing Yao and Master Master Yuchen merely smiled in silence.

The meaning was clear: if you want our full support, show some sincerity.

The Immortal Court, after all, is merely an extension of Hongjun's will.

Today's Immortal Emperor may seem chosen by Emperor Dong Hua himself, but he was long ago planned by Hongjun and Yang Mei.

The Three Pure Ones, all Great Luo, were well aware of this—and had already prepared the Immortal Emperor's full set.

We've shown our sincerity by offering three top-tier spiritual treasures—don't be stingy, friend.

Hongjun understood their meaning.

After a moment's thought, He produced two spiritual treasures: "The Southern Flame-Flower Banner of the Earth, the Primordial Supreme Purple Lightning Hammer!"

"These two are supreme spiritual treasures. Is my sincerity enough?"

Lord Jing Yao Shangzun frowned: "Friend, you're not being fair. We three offered three spiritual treasures—you're returning only two. That's unreasonable."

Didn't that guy just steal one?!

Hongjun glanced at Xiang Xiang Xiang Xuanqing without expression, feeling a pang in his liver.

Xiang Xiang Xiang Xuanqing remained unmoved.

Xu Huang is Xu Huang; Taiwei Yuan Shi is Taiwei Yuan Shi.

Besides, the Supreme Xu Huang obtained his by his own merit—how could that be the same?

Yang Mei sat quietly to the side, offering no support.

In truth, Hongjun possessed far more treasures than he needed—he simply didn't want to give them away easily.

Otherwise, he'd have to bleed again next time.

"How about this—I'll add a carriage." Hongjun recalled one of his special collections.

"A carriage?" Lord Jing Yao and Master Master Yuchen Daojun asked curiously.

Xiang Xiang Xiang Xuanqing's gaze flickered slightly.

Could it be...

"The Nine-Dragon Sandalwood Chariot!"

Hongjun said: "This is a primordial divine treasure, exceedingly majestic—it suits Taiwei Yuan Shi best."

"Perfect!"

The Three Pure Ones nodded in agreement.

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