However, even though Xu Fang was dissatisfied, he still had to bow and thank Dao Ancestor Hongjun along with the beings in Zixiao Palace.
"We thank Dao Ancestor Hongjun for preaching to us!"
The three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace, having heard Hongjun's sermon, had gained much and were filled with respect for him.
They all bowed respectfully, utterly convinced of Hongjun's saintly abilities and no longer had any reservations about his title as Dao Ancestor, truly admiring him.
Hongjun heard this and nodded slightly, appearing unconcerned.
However, in his heart, he was quite pleased.
After all, with this, his title of Dao Ancestor was firmly established.
Once these great powers returned to the Great Desolation and spread the word, his name as Dao Ancestor Hongjun would become even more renowned, unshakeable.
Of course, this alone was not enough. To confirm certain matters, Dao Ancestor Hongjun had other arrangements to make.
"Wait a moment, esteemed guests, please hear my words."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun suddenly spoke, calling back the departing beings.
Upon hearing Hongjun's words, the beings quickly bowed again and asked.
"Does Dao Ancestor have any further instructions?"
"Indeed, Dao Ancestor, please speak freely. We will certainly obey!"
"That's right, Dao Ancestor, whatever you say, we will heed your command and act accordingly. We implore Dao Ancestor to impart your wisdom!"
The three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace were not foolish. This was only the first time Hongjun had preached, and they had already gained so much. They yearned even more for the path of Quasi-Sage and Sage in the future.
Therefore, how could they not listen to Dao Ancestor Hongjun's words? Naturally, they wished to curry favor with this saint.
Seeing the attitude of the three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace, Dao Ancestor Hongjun became even more satisfied.
With this, his grand plan could be realized!
Of course, even so, he had to proceed according to his plan.
Thus, Hongjun's gaze swept over the three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace, and he spoke.
"Dong Wang Gong, Xi Wang Mu, are these two present?"
Even though he knew Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu were sitting at the very back, Dao Ancestor Hongjun still spoke as such.
The three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace were immediately surprised and puzzled.
"Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu? Their names sound quite fitting, but why haven't we heard of them?"
"Indeed, I have traveled the Great Desolation for a long time and have never heard these names."
"We wonder why Dao Ancestor Hongjun is summoning these two?"
None of them had heard of Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu. Now, hearing the Dao Ancestor summon them, they were extremely perplexed.
They truly did not understand why Dao Ancestor Hongjun singled out these two obscure names among the three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace.
Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu were also puzzled, not knowing why Dao Ancestor Hongjun was calling them.
However, since Dao Ancestor Hongjun had spoken, they had no choice but to stand up, step out from the crowd, and come forward.
"Dong Wang Gong pays his respects to Dao Ancestor!"
"Xi Wang Mu pays her respects to Dao Ancestor!"
Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu each bowed to Dao Ancestor Hongjun and looked up at him, their faces full of inquiry.
The other beings, watching these two suddenly appearing male and female immortals, were also baffled.
These two were not well-known in Zixiao Palace, and their cultivation levels were not top-tier. Why was Dao Ancestor Hongjun summoning them?
Only Xu Fang sighed deeply, silently mourning for the two in his heart.
This was the beginning of calamity, a disaster that could not be avoided!
However, he was utterly helpless. He couldn't possibly grab Dong Wang Gong and tell him that the Dao Ancestor wanted him dead and not to be deceived.
Even if Dong Wang Gong believed him, Dao Ancestor Hongjun would directly smite him to death.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun glanced at Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu before him and spoke slowly.
"Dong Wang Gong, your origins are extraordinary. You were born from the first pure Yang energy in heaven and earth, a naturally born Yang God."
"Xi Wang Mu, you are also like Dong Wang Gong, born from the first pure Yin energy in heaven and earth, a naturally born Yin God."
"Although you two are not well-known at present, in terms of your origins, you are truly unique existences in the Great Desolation."
Dao Ancestor Hongjun spoke and immediately revealed the origins of Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu.
Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu were not overly surprised by this.
After all, how could they not know their own origins?
However, the fact that Dao Ancestor Hongjun could see through their origins at a glance made them silently marvel at the power of a Saint, how terrifying it was!
It was the beings in Zixiao Palace, upon hearing Dao Ancestor Hongjun's words, who were all startled and looked towards Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu.
They had never imagined that these two seemingly ordinary male and female immortals were actually incarnations of the Yin and Yang energies of the Great Desolation.
Such origins, as naturally born Yin and Yang gods, could be considered unique existences throughout the Great Desolation.
However, they soon became confused.
While their origins were indeed unexpected, was Dao Ancestor Hongjun summoning them merely to reveal their identities?
Thus, everyone's gaze fell upon Dao Ancestor Hongjun, awaiting his further words.
Hongjun, seeing this, wasted no more time. Facing the three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace, he spoke loudly.
"The war of the three tribes, the conflict between Dao and Demon, has brought endless chaos and suffering to the Great Desolation."
"As the Dao Ancestor of the Great Desolation, I am deeply pained by this, feeling the chaos and disorder of the Great Desolation and the suffering of its beings."
The three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace became even more confused.
This was not about Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu. Why were they suddenly talking about the bloody history of the Great Desolation?
Hongjun ignored their thoughts and, fixing his gaze on Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu, continued to speak.
"Today, seeing Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu, the will of the Heavenly Dao has guided me to a clear understanding."
"Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu have exceptionally favorable origins. Since Dong Wang Gong was formed from innate pure Yang energy, he shall be the chief of the male immortals!"
"Since Xi Wang Mu was formed from pure Yin energy, she shall be the chief of the female immortals!"
"Today, in the name of Dao Ancestor Hongjun and in accordance with the will of the Heavenly Dao, I decree Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu as the chiefs of the male and female immortals!"
"I now bestow upon you two a Dragon Head Staff and the Kunlun Mirror, to serve as the chiefs of the male and female immortals, to regulate all the immortals under heaven in the Great Desolation, and to restore order to the Great Desolation!"
This pronouncement from the Dao Ancestor did not only resonate in the ears of the three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace but was transmitted directly throughout the Great Desolation, just as his previous sermons.
This shocked all beings in the Great Desolation.
"What's going on? I didn't go to Zixiao Palace, could someone please explain it to me?"
"Chiefs of male and female immortals? What is this Dao Ancestor trying to do!"
"The conflict between the Wu and Yao already enough trouble, and now there's a chief of male and female immortals. What is this!"
The beings of the Great Desolation were now in an uproar, stirred by this earth-shattering news they had just heard.
Currently, the Great Desolation was in a state where the three ancestors had retired, and the Wu and Yao tribes were at their peak, vying to be the overlords of heaven and earth.
Now, before the Wu and Yao conflict had even concluded, a chief of male and female immortals emerged, claiming to regulate all immortals under heaven?