Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 497 We Support Jade Cauldron Immortal
Why are all of you immortals silent?

Longji scanned the room: "Do you think I am fit to sit here, or not?"

The immortals looked at each other, but no one uttered a sound.

Zhang Youren hid behind the crowd, while Ning Zhe beside him stared intently at Long Ji, his brows furrowed.

The jade tripod reveals the vastness of the sea.

The Chaos Bell, suspended above Yu Ding's primordial spirit's head, laughed loudly: "Very well, very well, I'm not trying to criticize you, but Yu Ding, your disciple is more capable and courageous than you. However, since your disciple is running for the Heavenly Emperor, it's understandable that you, as his master, didn't stand up to support him, but why are you mute?"

Yu Ding's primordial spirit said guiltily, "Ahem, haven't you noticed that the atmosphere is a bit off right now?"

The Chaos Bell paused, then realized, "It does seem a bit like that. How so?"

Yu Ding then recounted the minor conflict that had occurred between Long Ji and the Heavenly Court.

"You mean... this girl caused a ruckus in the Heavenly Palace?"

Upon hearing this, Chaos Bell remained silent for a long time before finally sighing, "This Heavenly Court is truly ruined. It was actually humiliated by a little girl... It's shameful. In the old days, the Demon Court wouldn't even have been able to enter the Southern Heavenly Gate, believe it or not?"

Upon hearing Chaos Bell mention the Demon Court, Yu Ding smiled somewhat unhappily and said, "I believe it, but I also heard that the remnants of the Demon Court were attacked a few days ago."

"What? The remnants of the Demon Court? Causing chaos?"

Chaos Bell was slapped in the face by Jade Cauldron and exclaimed in surprise, "Although that battle was fierce, it shouldn't have been so devastating. The remnants of the Demon Court should be the remaining sparks, but who could cause such a ruckus...? Did that woman Houtu make a move?"

It was originally a treasure used to suppress the fortune of the Ancient Demon Court, and it was considered a high-level leader, so it knew everything about the Ancient Demon Court.

However, during the great calamity, Taiyi perished, and it was not easy to fight against Pangu's true form. Therefore, it hid its whereabouts and went into slumber, and it was not very clear about what happened afterward.

Yu Ding's lips twitched: "Empress Pingxin, in her ancestral witch form, transformed into the Six Paths of Reincarnation and attained the Dao Fruit of Sainthood. With her current status, how could she do such a thing?"

The Chaos Bell asked in surprise, "Then who else? The Heavenly Court? The Chan Sect? The Jie Sect? The Western Sect?"

Yu Ding smiled slightly: "They are just two unknown juniors of the Wu Clan who have suddenly appeared out of nowhere."

The Chaos Bell categorically rejected the idea, saying, "A junior of the Witch Clan? Impossible, absolutely impossible. How could the remnants of the Demon Court be defeated by two juniors of the Witch Clan..."

Yu Ding chuckled and offered no further explanation, leaving Chaos Bell to suspect Zhong Sheng on its own.

He just couldn't stand the way the Chaos Bell praised the Ancient Demon Court.

Outside, inside the Tongming Hall.

Suddenly, a laugh rang out. It was the White Emperor clapping his hands and saying, "Haha, in my opinion, this is certainly achievable. After all, the position of Heavenly Emperor belongs to those with both virtue and talent. Although you are the daughter of the Jade Emperor, since you also intend to take this position and have been recommended by the immortals, you naturally meet the rules and can participate in the selection. However..."

He then changed the subject, saying, "You've only gained the status of a candidate. Whether you can actually sit in that position depends on whether you can win the election."

Longji nodded.

The spirit official raised his hand and said, "Please, Your Highness... cough, please wait in the candidate area. After all the candidates have been sorted out here, you can run for election together."

Longji nodded and said no more. He glanced at the candidate area and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

She then noticed that there was an acquaintance there, Zhang Youren. Although he looked much older and had a beard, she recognized him at a glance.

However, Zhang Youren was somewhat timid and avoiding her at the moment, but when he saw her looking at him, he could only stand up and give a dry laugh.

Seeing this, Longji's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. He walked straight over and stood beside Ning Zhe and Zhang Youren.

Longji laughed and said, "Even you're running for Heavenly Emperor now, Zhang Youren, you've really made something of yourself!"

Recalling the days of 'hardship' he endured under the tutelage of this fairy on Phoenix Mountain, Zhang Youren shuddered and forced a dry laugh, saying, "Just here to make up the numbers. I'm just here to make up the numbers. Since the fairy is running for election, I will definitely support her to achieve her wish."

Upon hearing this, Ning Zhe's expression gradually darkened.

To his surprise, the two knew each other, and he immediately sensed that his situation was quite dire.

Longji pondered for a moment and said, "I was indeed a bit too strict with you before. That time, I had to leave in a hurry and I was a little too harsh on you..."

Zhang Youren quickly interrupted, "That's not true. As the saying goes, a good teacher produces outstanding students. I don't blame the fairy for being strict. If anyone is to blame, it's myself for being unworthy. Please don't take it to heart, fairy."

Long Ji looked at Zhang Youren with a slight surprise and astonishment. After not seeing him for many years, this guy had become quite eloquent.

Leaving aside their reminiscing, the spirit official beside them continued announcing the list of candidates, in which Zhang Youren received another vote, and Long Ji received one vote.

"Five votes now..." Yu Ding's eyes flashed. Zhang Youren's two recommendation votes must have come from Taibai and Kunzhong Shenjiang.

At this moment, the spirit official grabbed the sixth ticket, then suddenly looked at the jade cauldron, his expression even stranger than before, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Upon seeing this expression, Yu Ding's heart skipped a beat again. Could it be that Yang Jian was also joining in the fun because of that Ling Guan's expression?
The White Emperor urged, "Why did you stop? Continue!"

The spirit official picked up the plaque and announced loudly, "Jade Spring Mountain, Jade Cauldron Immortal, one vote!"

As soon as he said that, the entire hall fell silent once again.

Yu Ding: ⊙﹏⊙|||
What's going on? Why is there still something about his jade cauldron here? He immediately felt many of the gazes directed at him become strange, filled with astonishment, surprise, and shock... making him experience what it means to feel like he's standing on pins and needles, like he has a thorn in his back, like he has a fishbone stuck in his throat.

Long Ji, Zhang Youren, Taibai Jinxing, Bai Di, Ning Zhe, and others stared in astonishment at the figure with an air of otherworldly grace.

"Oh, you said you weren't interested in the Heavenly Emperor's throne, but I didn't expect you to have a trick up your sleeve." Chaos Bell chuckled.

Yu Ding's face darkened: "Don't talk nonsense, this wasn't my arrangement."

"It's not the best. Don't be fooled by the fact that the Heavenly Emperor can sit on equal footing with the Sages. Heh, if the Heavenly Court is like the Ancient Demon Court, you'll be finished too. The deeper you get involved, the harder it is to extricate yourself. Otherwise, do you think Di Jun and Tai Yi would be foolish enough to live and die with the Demon Court?" Chaos Bell chuckled.

Yu Ding seemed to be deep in thought. In fact, he had already figured out most of these things through the information he received.

Indeed, how could unparalleled powerhouses like Donghuang Taiyi and Dijun not understand the principle of "as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn"?
But in the end, they died so thoroughly... saying they died is a bit inaccurate, because those who were at the Great Luo Perfection stage, which can be called Quasi-Saints, only perished at that point in time, but were still alive in the past.

After all, according to the immortal realms of the primordial world, in the Great Luo Realm, one only needs to sever the three corpses of good and evil obsessions and merge the Great Dao into the Dao Fruit to achieve the Dao Integration and become a Quasi-Saint.

For someone of that power, traveling back in time or along the river of time to the future would be no difficult task, so why didn't they come...?

Yu Ding couldn't help but recall the time when he opened his eyes to see the world with the help of his master's power, and saw the Dao Palace on the river of time, where purple energy flowed and suppressed all paths and the river of time.

Then the main hall became lively.

One of the immortals said, "Immortal Jade Cauldron, if you want to be the Heavenly Emperor, you should have said so earlier. If you had just said so earlier, everyone would have chosen you. Why waste time with all this?"

"No, I didn't..." Yu Ding was a little stunned. This was putting him on the hot seat!
His disciple Longji is already vying for the throne. If his master gets involved, people will definitely say that Yuquan Mountain is behaving terribly.

"That's it!"

The immortals chimed in, laughing heartily, clearly showing their high regard for the jade tripod.

Looking at the reactions in the main hall, Ao Guang suddenly clenched his fist and raised it excitedly, saying, "I, Ao Guang, and the Dragon Palace of the East Sea are the first to support Immortal Yu Ding as the Heavenly Emperor!"

Then he gave Ao Qin a wink, and Ao Qin raised his fist and said, "My South Sea Dragon Palace also supports this."

Their eyes lit up. If this Jade Cauldron Immortal was to become the Heavenly Emperor, and they, as ministers of the Heavenly Court, had a previous relationship with him, wouldn't their Dragon Clan's opportunity have arrived?
Who knows, it might even lead to a revival of the dragon race!
"I support it too!"

"I also support..."

Yu Ding stared dumbfounded at the gods who supported him. Had these gods' brains been damaged when their disciples caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace? How could they possibly support him?
This has caused him so much suffering!

Seeing this, Zhang Youren and Long Ji looked at each other, while Ning Zhe frowned and his eyes showed anxiety.

"I object! Have you all forgotten that his two disciples caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace? Maybe they were already plotting back then!"

However, amidst the overwhelming praise, there were also those who brought up past grievances. Upon hearing this, Ning Zhe's brows relaxed considerably.

Fortunately, Yu Ding remained as steady as an old fox. After silencing the hall, he raised his hand and said, "No, I must clarify something here. I have never had any improper thoughts about the Heavenly Emperor's throne. I just don't know which immortal is so kind to me?"

Now everyone turned their attention to the ten immortals searching for candidates for the Heavenly Emperor.

Venus, the Divine General of Kun, the Guardian Deity, the Demon-Subduing Deity, the Pagoda-Bearing Deity... Yu Ding suddenly saw Li Jing holding a pagoda and looking at the others with a surprised expression.

Li Jing seemed to sense something and happened to meet Yu Ding's deep gaze. A barely perceptible hint of panic flashed in his eyes, and he quickly turned his head away, pretending to discuss something with someone else.

What a disgrace to his master! Yu Ding was furious. He wished he could drag this kid out, reveal his identity, and teach this rebellious disciple who had betrayed his master a good lesson.

These guys have really made my life miserable...

Looking at the crowd of immortals who supported him, Yu Ding hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Everyone, I appreciate your kindness, but I am really not suitable to sit on the throne of the Heavenly Emperor. I will keep this plaque as a memento, but I will not participate in this election for the Heavenly Emperor."

As he spoke, he swept his whisk, and the recommendation plaque with his name on it flew into his hand. After glancing at it, he put it into his sleeve.

Sure enough, it's Li Jing's handwriting. Hey kid, old fox is still the best!
"Master Yu Ding probably doesn't recognize my handwriting..." Li Jing looked at the evidence falling into Yu Ding's sleeve with a guilty conscience and couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. However, the good news was that the problem of master and disciple fighting for the throne was now resolved.

The fact that Yu Ding was recommended so quickly, and then dropped out of the selection even faster, inevitably disappointed some immortals.

For example, there's the White Emperor, who loves to watch the drama unfold, and other deities like Ao Qin and Ao Guang, who have a good relationship with Yu Ding.

Seeing Yu Ding give up, Long Ji and Zhang Youren were not happy, but Ning Zhe's eyes flashed and he let out a sigh of relief.

This was just a minor episode in the election for the Heavenly Emperor. With Yu Ding's withdrawal from the election, only nine votes remained.

Long Ji received four votes, Ning Zhe received three votes, Zhang Youren received two votes, and there were no other candidates.

Then, the deities who had nominated the three individuals stepped forward and introduced their backgrounds, achievements, and abilities.

"I'd rather break..."

Yu Ding sized up the third person, his eyes narrowing.

Longji and Zhang Youren need no further introduction; one is the reincarnation of Haotian, and the other is the daughter of the Heavenly Emperor.

However, the fact that Ning Zhe, an ordinary person with no background and relying solely on his abilities, entered the candidate list and competed against Long Ji Zhang's friend is enough to demonstrate his extraordinary nature.

"This mortal... something seems off about him."