As the sudden voice rang out, it wasn't just Dong Huang Tai Yi and Xu Fang, who were exchanging insults, but even the great powers who had been observing from the sidelines were startled.
"It's this time, and someone still dares to jump out?"
"This Dragon Clan, this old overlord, is about to be finished. Who is so brave!"
"I really want to see which talented individual is walking the path of self-destruction with the Dragon Clan!"
The great powers began to discuss in a flurry of chatter. Since they couldn't covet Penglai Immortal Island, the more exciting the spectacle, the better. It was certainly worth the long journey.
As they spoke, their gazes followed the sound, truly wanting to see which talented person, who wasn't courting death, would add more fuel to the fire.
"Dong Wang Gong?"
Dong Huang Tai Yi's gaze was the quickest, and he soon fell upon the figure that had emerged with the sound, exclaiming in surprise.
The gazes of the great powers then fell upon the figure, and they immediately recognized him.
This fellow, with his smiling and rather unseemly demeanor, wasn't it Dong Wang Gong himself!
Following this, they also understood.
"That's right! Isn't Dong Wang Gong good friends with Xu Fang? I was wondering why Dong Wang Gong, being right here in the East Sea, hadn't paid any attention to the affairs of his good friend!"
"We really forgot until you mentioned it. Speaking of which, fellow Daoists, aren't you curious how Dong Wang Gong obtained Yingzhou Island, one of the three islands of Penglai?"
"So that's how it is! Then, with Dong Wang Gong appearing here, shouldn't the forces of the Immortal Court also be present?"
The great powers discussed among themselves and soon understood. It made sense why Dong Wang Gong would possess Yingzhou Island, one of the three islands of Penglai.
Now, as Dong Wang Gong's good friend and the owner of Penglai Immortal Island, gifting Yingzhou Island to his good friend as a dojo for the Immortal Court seemed rather logical, didn't it?
And Dong Wang Gong, as the spokesperson for the newly risen great power, the Immortal Court, in the Primordial Era, had appeared here, so how could the forces of the Immortal Court not be present?
Indeed, as the great powers had anticipated, with Dong Wang Gong's appearance, a myriad of figures surged in behind him, radiating murderous intent, all gathered behind Dong Wang Gong, standing in strict formation.
Seeing the forces of the Immortal Court appear, Dong Huang Tai Yi's last shred of hope vanished.
He glanced back at Di Jun, who also had a look of helplessness and sighed deeply.
Dong Wang Gong was personally enfeoffed by the Dao Ancestor Hongjun as the foremost of male immortals. Even before he had established the Immortal Court, they had been wary of him. Despite their resentment, they dared not suppress him.
When Dong Wang Gong established the Immortal Court, they had firmly decided to let their enemy, the Witch Clan, make the first move against the Immortal Court.
However, plans could not keep up with changes. Because of the matter of Penglai Immortal Island, Dong Wang Gong, leading the forces of the Immortal Court, had sought trouble with the Demon Clan first.
Because of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, even though Dong Wang Gong had brought his innate army to encamp here, Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi dared not make the first move, fearing Dao Ancestor Hongjun's reprimand.
Dong Wang Gong was not familiar with them and did not acknowledge them. He looked directly at Xu Fang.
"Long time no see, Daoist friend. I hope you have been well!"
Dong Wang Gong cupped his hands at Xu Fang and greeted him.
"Regarding such a significant matter as Penglai Immortal Island, Daoist friend, why didn't you inform us? As good Daoist friends, we would never let your opportunity slip away. We would definitely help you seize such a grand opportunity as Penglai Immortal Island!"
Dong Wang Gong deliberately spoke vaguely, framing his assistance to Xu Fang as seizing an opportunity. He still wanted to struggle a bit and preserve some dignity in front of the Queen Mother of the West.
"I didn't expect you to come."
Xu Fang replied. He truly hadn't expected Dong Wang Gong to bring troops to assist him.
"This is something I absolutely had to do."
Dong Wang Gong said resolutely.
In fact, when he first learned of this matter, Dong Wang Gong had harbored a different intention. If Xu Fang were defeated and perished, would he then be able to legitimately occupy Yingzhou Island?
However, Dong Wang Gong quickly realized that if that were the case, the Demon Clan's occupation of Penglai Immortal Island would inevitably use it as a springboard to covet the entire East Sea, and even the Four Seas.
In that scenario, the Dragon Clan and other forces would be uprooted without a doubt.
As for his own Immortal Court, even if, due to Dao Ancestor's decree and his own name, the Demon Clan dared not act rashly, allowing them to survive, it would only be a temporary peace.
However, the Demon Clan, instead of direct confrontation, could resort to schemes and stratagems to restrict the development of his Immortal Court.
By then, with the Demon Clan occupying all sides of the East Sea, the Immortal Court would be confined to a single island, which would be no different from annihilation.
Therefore, Dong Wang Gong leading the forces of the Immortal Court to help Xu Fang was, like the Dragon Clan, helping Xu Fang and also helping themselves.
"Daoist friend Xu Fang, long time no see! I never imagined you would have such good fortune. It truly makes us envious!"
The Queen Mother of the West also stood beside Dong Wang Gong at this moment, cupping her hands towards Xu Fang in greeting.
Originally, she and Dong Wang Gong had found Yingzhou Island and were preparing to use it as a base to search for the remaining two Penglai islands.
They hadn't expected that Xu Fang, who had come to the East Sea to visit them, would find Penglai Island and Fangzhang Island first.
Although the Queen Mother of the West felt a slight regret in her heart, she had to admit this fact and give up on her intentions regarding Penglai Immortal Island.
"I didn't expect it either, Daoist friend Queen Mother of the West."
Xu Fang cupped his hands in return, smiling helplessly. The Queen Mother of the West was indeed being well protected by Dong Wang Gong. At this juncture, she still didn't know his relationship with Penglai Immortal Island.
So be it. This was a good opportunity for Dong Wang Gong to maintain his pathetic dignity.
On one side, Xu Fang was exchanging pleasantries with Dong Wang Gong and the Queen Mother of the West, appearing as if old friends meeting with joy, envying others.
On the other side, the brothers Di Jun and Dong Huang Tai Yi, looking at this scene, had faces as dark as ink.
"Enough! Stop talking!"
Dong Huang Tai Yi could not help but scold, looking at Dong Wang Gong and the Queen Mother of the West, and said.
"Dong Wang Gong! Queen Mother of the West! Both of you are personally enfeoffed by Dao Ancestor Hongjun as the foremost of male immortals and the foremost of female immortals, respectively. I have always respected Dao Ancestor Hongjun's decisions, and I have no conflict with either of you."
"You established the Immortal Court, and our Demon Clan has no objections."
Dong Huang Tai Yi expressed the Demon Clan's attitude towards Dong Wang Gong, the Queen Mother of the West, and even the Immortal Court, then his tone shifted.
"However, if you dare to obstruct our Demon Clan's actions, then our Demon Clan is not to be trifled with. I ask the two of you to be cautious in your words and actions, and do not get entangled in this affair."
"Why don't you two Daoist friends, along with everyone from the Immortal Court, leave? We can all live in peace, wouldn't that be delightful?"
Despite his inner anger, Dong Huang Tai Yi suppressed it and attempted to persuade Dong Wang Gong and the Queen Mother of the West to leave with their forces.
The forces of the Immortal Court were not truly a cause for concern. The real source of fear was their status and their patron, Dao Ancestor Hongjun. They could not be easily provoked.
However, even though Dong Huang Tai Yi, who was usually hot-tempered, was trying to persuade them kindly, Dong Wang Gong completely rejected his offer.
"Delightful my foot! If you get Penglai Immortal Island, do you intend to get the East Sea, and then the Four Seas?"
Dong Wang Gong ruthlessly exposed the Demon Clan's ambitions and then said without hesitation.
"I'm sorry, but like the Dragon Clan, our Immortal Court does not wish to have neighbors like your Demon Clan!"
"The East Sea does not welcome you. Please get out of the East Sea!"