CHAPTER 623: CHAPTER 394: SELECTION

Bo Huang’s expression remained calm because this was not the first time he had experienced a Spiritual Illusion Realm, and the mindscapes they, as ten brothers, had experienced back then were likely of a higher specification than this Illusion Realm.

During that Spiritual Illusion Realm, Bo Huang had seen the figures of many Saints.

Moreover, a Spiritual Illusion Realm is just a Spiritual Illusion Realm, controlled by his father, and not something that could happen in the Primordial world.

Hao Tian’s expression was excited because he knew from the memories within the Spiritual Illusion Realm how he had performed within the environment.

His heart was filled with confidence, not believing any other being could surpass him.

Only Maitreya’s heart harbored suspicion, as even after obtaining memories from the Spiritual Illusion Realm, his heart remained doubtful.

Isn’t virtue supposed to be a protective talisman in the Primordial world?

Why then do I and the Immortal Court keep accumulating virtue, while Donghuang Taiyi still acts on behalf of heaven to punish me and many Buddhist disciples?

Even after I gave up the position of Immortal Emperor and led Buddhist disciples away from the Immortal Court, I still couldn’t escape this punishment.

He couldn’t figure out this problem.

The Turquoise Pool stood beside Hao Tian, having also observed the entire examination process of the seven beings, her expression slightly disturbed.

She wanted to tell Hao Tian some news, but with the Daoist Ancestor and all the Saints present in the Purple Mist Palace, she dared not speak.

She knew well that without permission, in her Cultivation Realm, she had no qualification to speak at such an occasion.

It wasn’t just her; all beings present with a Cultivation Realm below that of a Saint had no qualification to speak at will.

Just as the seven beings involved in the examination were still immersed in the Spiritual Illusion Realm, Hong Jun, the Daoist Ancestor, said.

"All of your assessments have concluded. Your performances during the examination should be known to you. Is there anyone willing to withdraw from becoming the Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court?"

Hong Jun’s voice was calm, yet it seemed to possess some sort of power, instantly pulling them out of their memories.

Di Jun’s expression remained unchanged, but he could feel a faint Spiritual Power emerging from Hong Jun, the Daoist Ancestor, showering upon the seven beings.

At this moment, Di Jun also realized that the gap between him and Hong Jun was becoming smaller.

Previously, when he faced Hong Jun, he couldn’t perceive Hong Jun’s power at all.

But now, he had detected Hong Jun’s power and figure several times.

For this reason, Di Jun did not feel proud but instead gained a more accurate understanding of his own strength.

After all, in the current Primordial world, the only being who could serve as a reference for Di Jun was Hong Jun.

As Hong Jun’s Spiritual Power spread, the seven beings involved in the examination became peaceful, regardless of their previous emotions.

Upon hearing Hong Jun’s words, Wu Tian, Hao Tian, Maitreya, and Ran Deng looked around at the beings involved in the examination.

They naturally knew how they performed in the assessment.

Aside from Hao Tian, who was confident, the other three did not have much certainty.

But they also did not know the examination results of the other beings and held a certain expectation in their hearts.

What if a being among those being assessed decided to withdraw?

What if the assessment results of the other beings were even worse than theirs?

If they rashly gave up, wouldn’t they be missing out on a huge opportunity?

Apart from the four beings glancing around, Dong Hua, upon hearing Hong Jun’s words, immediately bowed and said.

"Daoist Ancestor, this disciple has a low Cultivation Realm and wishes to voluntarily withdraw from the competition for the position of Immortal Emperor."

Dong Hua’s expression was very determined, as if the Immortal Emperor position before him no longer held any allure for him.

Having experienced the Spiritual Illusion Realm, this was truly what the East King thought in his heart.

The feeling of integrating and closely linking with the Immortal Emperor position was uncomfortable.

The endless weaving of laws, karma, and fate continuously impacted Dong Hua’s mind.

He needed to constantly fortify his inner self to avoid being assimilated into the Immortal Emperor position and becoming one with the Dao.

Moreover, the sensation of being stripped of the Karma Position of Heaven and Earth was something Dong Hua kept in mind.

His Origin was lost by nearly half, and his Cultivation fell from Daluo Golden Immortal to Golden Immortal.

Hong Jun nodded slightly in agreement.

Taiching Laozi heard this and, although his expression didn’t change in the slightest, he felt a disappointment towards Dong Hua, who stood behind him.

Though he knew Dong Hua’s chance of becoming an Immortal Emperor was slim, there was ultimately hope.

Under these circumstances, Dong Hua’s direct withdrawal was indeed extremely disappointing to Taiching Laozi.

This was because Dong Hua was the being that Taiching Laozi had vigorously supported, and yet he became the first to openly renounce the position of Immortal Emperor.

In some respects, it concerned Taiching Laozi’s reputation.

Didn’t Daoist Ran Deng remain silent, continuing to wait?

At this moment, Taiching Laozi had extinguished his intention to cultivate Dong Hua, while thinking in his heart.

Indeed, being transformed from a wisp of Primordial Spirit of the East King, he indeed cannot bear heavy responsibilities, just like the East King.

After Dong Hua’s words, Wu Xian stood beside Ping Xin and Emperor Fengdu, and after bowing to Hong Jun, the Daoist Ancestor, he said.