This time, the one seeking me out is the East King, which took me by surprise.
"The East King is the first of the male immortals supported by the Great Heavenly Venerate, meant to rival the Three Pure Ones Realm. If he's come for the matter of the Primordial Talisman, then it means the Great Heavenly Venerate sent him to inquire," thought Emperor Houtu.
The East King, far away in his own East Heavenly Palace in the Heavenly Court, offered incense and sought an audience with Emperor Houtu. Seeing the incense smoke wafting, the form of Emperor Houtu appeared within, and he hastily said, "Your servant greets the Earth Mother. Disturbing Your Ladyship, I am quite uneasy."
Emperor Houtu raised a hand and said, "Prince, as the leader of the male immortals, you need not bow to me. Why have you come to see me?"
