Cultivating Immortals in Two Worlds: From Qing Fu to Primordial Chaos

Chapter 391 The Fate of the Heavenly Emperor Over Five Thousand Years

Thirty years later, at the Ziwei Palace.

Hua Xu led a group of imperial palace deities into the Ziwei Palace.

Soon after, news spread that the Four Heavenly Emperors would be holding a grand court assembly in half a month. The gods knew that the Four Heavenly Emperors would give them an answer about the whereabouts of the Heavenly Emperor.

Lingxiao Palace, the great court meeting.

All the gods gathered, and a vast ocean of divine light fell upon each of their divine positions from all directions.

The gods were all present in an unusually large number.

Only a small number of deities who are in the cycle of reincarnation, or those who need to guard important places, can only be replaced by incarnations or divine will.

All the gods turned their gaze toward the five Heavenly Emperors at the head of the table.

The throne of the Heavenly Emperor, representing the supreme authority of the central government, remains empty.

Below, on the thrones of the Four Heavenly Emperors, three extremely magnificent auras appeared, with three towering figures sitting as if on the highest throne.

A magnificent and vast aura of the Heavenly Emperor flowed down from above, making all the gods feel deeply oppressed.

That vast, boundless divine power was simply too immense.

The gods, facing the five positions, instinctively maintained their proper decorum.

These are the only five seats available in the Lingxiao Palace.

Do all gods possess such special authority?

Even when Emperor Yan Shennong ascended to heaven from the Human Emperor Palace, he did not have a seat; only a divine position was manifested.

At this moment, the figures of the Northern Pole Central Heavenly Emperor, the Southern Pole Longevity Emperor, and the Earthly Sovereign Houtu appeared from the three magnificent phenomena. Apart from these, the God of Hooked Chen had not yet returned to his position.

The gods could also see that only the Purple Emperor of the North Pole and the Longevity Emperor of the South Pole had arrived in their true forms this time.

Yang Huai's figure materialized, and the purple aura of the Heavenly Emperor appeared behind him, like the starry sky spinning. The aura of the Heavenly Emperor, which far exceeded that of ordinary Creation Realm cultivators, was released without reservation.

Seeing the gods looking at him, he said calmly.

"My lords, today we, the Four Emperors, are holding this grand court assembly and have summoned all the important ministers of the Heavenly Court, just to announce two important matters!"

"Firstly, His Majesty Fuxi is currently trapped deep within the River of Time and is temporarily unable to preside over the affairs of the Heavenly Court. Therefore, I will temporarily assume the position of Heavenly Emperor. Afterward, I will establish the Ziwei Palace in the Heavenly Court and reside there permanently!"

Upon hearing this, some of the gods understood, but the vast majority of the gods were deeply shaken, especially some of the mid-to-high-ranking ancient gods and immortals belonging to the Human Emperor's Palace, who were immediately agitated.

It's not just Fuxi who was trapped in the river of time, but also something unexpected.

Is the Purple Star Heavenly Emperor of the North Pole trying to seize power?
Could it be that they are preparing to seize the power of the Heavenly Emperor while Fuxi is away?

If that were the case, they would not be happy, and all turned their gazes toward the Holy Mother Huaxu, who was in charge of the Palace of Life and the Hall of Life, as well as some of the gods of Fuxi, waiting for everyone's reaction.

Not far away, Emperor Yan Shennong said with a smile.

"His Majesty Ziwei is the second ruler of the Three Realms. Now that His Majesty Fuxi is unable to extricate himself, it is in accordance with the laws of the Heavenly Court for His Majesty Ziwei to assume the throne. The Human Emperor Palace should naturally lend His Majesty Ziwei a helping hand!"

Some of the deities who were close to the Xuanmen (Taoist sect) stepped forward directly.

"Your Majesty, we are willing to obey your commands!"

These ancient gods and Qi cultivators probably make up a small portion of the Heavenly Court.

But this proportion is already quite high.

However, the main force is still the Divine Bureau, the Judicial Bureau, the Exorcism Bureau, and other divine departments controlled by the Northern Polar Purple Emperor's Mansion.

Secondly, there are some wandering immortals.

The remaining gods of the Six Departments are mostly the backbone of the Xihuang Palace and are still observing.

At the head of the table, the Holy Mother Huaxu slowly stepped forward and spoke under the gaze of the gods.

"Just as His Majesty the Yan Emperor said, His Majesty the Ziwei Emperor's virtue extends to all living beings, and his power reaches the four seas. He has made immeasurable contributions in opening up the starry sea. His Majesty the Ziwei Emperor's temporary assumption of the position of Heavenly Emperor is in accordance with the laws and ethics established by Fuxi. The Fuxi clan has no objection!"

Upon hearing his words, the remaining six departments and their many chief gods displayed various expressions.

There was shock, and there were also people who couldn't believe it.

In the eyes of many deities, how could such a thing be easily agreed to?
Wouldn't this mean handing over the Heavenly Emperor's authority to the Purple Palace?

Among them, the main gods of the Thunder and Fire departments had slightly somber expressions.

They could tell that the Fuxi God Clan had probably already communicated with the Ziwei Palace and reached some kind of agreement.

Otherwise, how could Fuxi have so easily supported this Emperor of the North Pole, the Purple Palace?

Or perhaps something truly happened to Fuxi? Maybe he won't be able to return?
The gods' expressions also changed slightly.

If that's the case, then the gods must consider their own interests.

The Yellow River God couldn't wait to step forward.

"His Majesty Ziwei is of noble character and his virtue benefits all people; he is truly the one whom the people all hope for!"

The Dragon Emperor of the East Sea, the ruler of the Rain Department, glanced at him coldly, pondered for a moment, and then stepped out of the celestial ranks.

"All the gods of the Rain Department are willing to obey the commands of His Majesty the Purple Palace!"

The Rain Department represents the entire Dragon Clan of the Four Seas.

Although the current Four Seas Dragon Clan fears no one, they are unwilling to get involved in the power struggle for the Heavenly Emperor's throne.

Since the Fuxi clan themselves are willing, why should he be unwilling?

As for the Yellow River God, he considered him nothing more than a clown.

The other six gods emerged one after another.

The gods of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Fire, the Ministry of Thunder, and the Ministry of Plague bowed their heads one after another, expressing their willingness to obey the commands of the Ziwei Palace.

Yang Huai nodded slightly upon seeing this.

A smooth transition would be ideal, saving them from bloodshed and sacrifice. Just then, a voice suddenly drifted over from afar.

"If His Majesty Fuxi does not return, I wonder what the four emperors will do with him?"

Upon hearing this, the gods looked over and instantly focused their gaze on a tall, majestic ancient god in blue robes in the Heavenly Court.

This is also an ancient god of the True One Realm, wearing a simple hemp crown, yet his aura is not weak.

Yang Huai also looked over.

This ancient god is called the Celestial Ancient God, and is also the Celestial Venerable of the Celestial Emperor Palace lineage.

The gods once had three most illustrious lineages: the Heavenly Emperor Palace, the Earthly Emperor Palace, and the Human Emperor Palace.

However, since the previous ruler of the Heavenly Palace, Donghuang Taiyi, was attacked by the gods, the lineage of the Heavenly Palace has declined.

The current master of the Earth Emperor Palace lineage is Houtu Huangdiqi. With this reclusive and ascetic cultivator, the gods of the Earth Emperor Palace also entered the Nine Netherworld.

This ancient god is named Cangqiong, and is one of the few remaining ancient god celestial beings in the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

The gods each had a different expression.

On the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, Yang Huai nodded slightly.

"Good question. I will temporarily assume the throne of the Heavenly Emperor for five thousand years..."

Facing the gazes of the gods, Yang Huai spoke calmly.

"If His Majesty Fuxi returns within five thousand years, the authority of the Heavenly Emperor will naturally be returned intact!"

"And if His Majesty Fuxi fails to return as scheduled..."

Yang Huai paused, then laughed.

"We, the Four Emperors, shall naturally select a virtuous and capable successor to the throne!"

He saw that the gods' doubtful gazes were all fixed on him.

Yang Huai knew that the gods were probably already guessing that this was paving the way for his family to take over the power of the Heavenly Emperor later.

But he didn't care. Since he had decided to temporarily take over the position, he was naturally prepared to bear these burdens.

He then sighed softly.

"My ambition lies elsewhere; I only wish that under the rule of the Heavenly Court, the four seas will be at peace and all living beings will prosper!"

At this moment, all the gods, whether believers or not, bowed their heads in worship.

"Your Majesty has mercy!"

After the gods bowed down, Yang Huai immediately felt an invisible aura and power converging on him, as if a force was supporting and elevating his authority as the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor.

This is a miraculous authority that naturally arises after all the gods worship it, representing the divine authority of all the gods and heavens.

They are not nothingness, but actual existence.

Seeing the gods bow down, Yang Huai said calmly.

"Now that I am the Purple Star Heavenly Emperor of the North Pole, I shall bestow titles upon my sect. I wish to confer upon the three Heavenly Venerables of the Xuanmen the title of the Three Pure Ones, who shall hold the essence of the Dao and be above the Four Emperors!"

Upon hearing this, the gods all changed color.

The other deities also hesitated.

Yang Huai noticed that the Antarctic Longevity Emperor, the Antarctic Daoist, and the Earth Goddess Houtu also glanced at him.

A deity couldn't help but step forward and shout.

"Your Majesty, is this not somewhat inappropriate? While the Three Pure Ones are indeed highly respected, they are not gods of the Heavenly Court and have no merits. Granting them such an honorary title may not be convincing to the people!"

This is an ancient deity celestial being surrounded by countless wind god powers, whose name is Cheng Chun Celestial Venerable.

As the deputy head of the Thunder Department, he holds authority over a portion of the wind-attribute deities and also possesses some of the power of the Spring God. His cultivation in Taoism is remarkable.

This person once came from the Xihuang Palace.

Yang Huai glanced at the gods, and seeing that they did not speak, he said calmly.

"The three Venerables of Xuanmen have illustrious merits and virtues, possessing the virtue of creating the world and educating all living beings in order to establish the world. They can be regarded as role models for all immortals and gods!"
Among the three Heavenly Venerables, the Supreme Venerable is renowned for his teachings on all paths and is considered the supreme deity of the Way. The Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerable is my benefactor, elucidating the mysteries of the Heavenly Way and holding the position of the cause of creation. Heaven and Earth rely on his ability to create, which is why such creation exists.

The Supreme Pure Lingbao Heavenly Venerable, who governs the end of heaven and earth and prevents its arrival, willingly resides at the end of the Great Dao. To this day, he has not performed any end-times tasks, but instead guides countless people like grains of sand. With such virtue, how can he not win the hearts of the people?

Upon hearing his words, some of the deities' expressions changed slightly.

Do the Three Pure Ones of Xuanmen truly possess such supernatural powers? Could it be that the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor is merely exaggerating to bestow titles upon his sect?

They were all somewhat suspicious.

However, seeing that the Earth Goddess Houtu at the head of the table had not objected, he was undecided.

Many ancient gods secretly thought that the only one to blame was the lack of unity among the three emperors of the divine race. Many ancient gods of the divine race also acted independently, making it difficult to unite in resisting the Xuanmen. They could only watch as the Xuanmen moved the three deities into the Heavenly Court.

The Antarctic Taoist spoke first.

"What the Heavenly Emperor says is very true. The Three Pure Ones have the virtue of creating the heavens and should be honored by the Heavenly Court!"

The other disciples of the Xuanmen sect naturally gave their full support to this matter.

Emperor Yan Shennong stood to the side, watching this scene calmly. Based on his understanding of the three celestial beings of the Xuanmen, even if they were conferred titles, they would not enter the Heavenly Court. They were merely three nominal titles.

However, this means that the Heavenly Court will enter an era dominated by the Xuanmen (Taoist sect).

Taiweizi's move caught many gods off guard.

However, judging from this, Fuxi's disappearance might really be related to the Three Venerables of the Xuanmen, which made him wonder.

Previously, when the Xuanmen ambushed the two Western Heavenly Venerables in the long river of time, only the Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerable and the Upper Pure Heavenly Venerable appeared. However, a sudden change occurred in the Heavenly Court. Could this be the work of the Supreme Pure Heavenly Venerable?
Meanwhile, the Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerable in the Kunlun Mountains also sensed the changes in the Heavenly Court and couldn't help but reveal a smile.

(End of this chapter)