This is so dishonest!

Chapter 390 The Final Tribulation Dao Fruit, the Heavenly Emperor Abdicates, and Di Jun is Crowned
After the Heavenly Emperor explained in detail the Five Great Laws, how to break through the Great Yi, and issued the decree of no taboos.

Over a century, the gods, under the leadership of the thirty-three members of the Heavenly Dao Committee, the guidance of the heads of various discussion groups, and the joint efforts of the deans of various branches, discussed, analyzed, and comprehended in detail the key to the rebellion against the Five Elements.

For the next hundred years, countless profound Taoist concepts collided, merged, and sublimated among them.

For a time, profound sounds of the Great Dao rose and fell within the Purple Cloud Palace.

Countless wondrous lights shone in the auspicious clouds above the gods' heads, and various unique insights into the key to the "Five Rebellious Elements" circulated among the gods.

Among the gods, there are no sectarian prejudices, only a shared yearning for the Great Way and a persistent pursuit of truth.

Every deity contributes their ideas and achievements without reservation.

At the same time, they are constantly absorbing the insights and wisdom of others.

The entire Zixiao Palace was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Everyone was immersed in this "academic exchange" and got along well.

Xuanqing sat on the high platform.

He saw the gods beam with joy at their new insights, witnessed the brilliant sparks ignited by the collision of different fundamental philosophies, and saw many long-standing bottlenecks quietly broken through through collective wisdom.
He nodded slightly, thinking to himself, "Such a grand occasion, such an atmosphere, is the kind of grandeur that my Primordial Realm should have."

"I hope that after I step down, the next Zixiao Palace Conference, and every conference thereafter, will be as smooth and successful as today."

Below, Kunpeng glanced at the high platform and instantly understood Xuanqing's intentions.

A thought struck him, and he immediately turned his head without showing any emotion, saying to Di Jun, "Fellow Daoist Sun, you should strive harder!"

"Strive! Strive!" Di Jun was discussing the cultivation path with Xiao Yue Shen when he casually responded.

On the other side of the first row, after a heated and fruitful discussion, the Supreme Being casually set up a restriction and looked at Yu Chen.

"Third brother, I just heard that all of you fellow Daoists have shared your opinions and insights."

"How do you plan to take this step with Taiyi?"

"My path is simple." A sharp and unparalleled sword intent flowed around Daoist Yu Chen, and there seemed to be an aura of final annihilation lingering around him.

He calmly replied, "If I were to use the identity of the Supreme Being of the Final Calamity to understand the Dao of Taiyi, the safest and most suitable way for me would be to patiently wait for the next great calamity to sweep across the entire prehistoric world and even all the myriad realms."

"At that time, I will be the Lord of Calamity. Regardless of life or death, I will return when the new era begins."

"Why bother?"

Xuanqing joined the group chat and said to Daoist Yuchen with a smile, "Third brother, you still need to broaden your thinking a bit more. Don't be bound by the inherent characteristics of your Dao Fruit!"

"Oh? I wonder what your insight is, brother?" Upon hearing this, Yu Chen Daojun's eyes flashed with curiosity, and he immediately asked humbly for guidance.

The Supreme Lord, standing to the side, also turned his gaze to Xuan Qing with great interest.

Xuan Qing smiled slightly and said, "The Supreme Being of the Final Calamity wields the power of ending. Who says one must wait bitterly for that distant future calamity?"

"You can go back in time!"

"Go back to the past?" Yu Chen Daojun was slightly taken aback.

"Exactly!"

Xuan Qing said with certainty, "While the calamity at the end of the era within the Primordial True Realm is indeed a calamity, wasn't the 'calamity at the end of the Chaotic Era' before the beginning of chaos also a calamity?"

"You take the Great Millstone of Annihilation, travel against the flow of time to the Chaos Era, ascend to the position of the God of Destruction, and then participate in another Great War of Creation, where the Great God Pangu will send you on your way."

"Then, after the creation of heaven and earth, and the alternation of two eras, you will return as the primordial spirit of Pangu, and be directly promoted to Taiyi."

"This...this works?!" Daoist Yu Chen stared wide-eyed, his face filled with astonishment.

Isn't this exploiting a bug?
"This actually seems to work!" After the initial astonishment, Tai Shang's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Xuanqing's idea was simply a stroke of genius, and he couldn't help but repeatedly praise it:
"Third brother, in this way, you can ascend to the Chaos Era and transform into a Chaos Demon God to participate in the war of creation."

"Looking down, we can await the future cataclysm, the rise and fall of the dominant era."

"One attainment of the Dao, proven twice!"

"Let's keep playing in the next era!"

"Great job!"

The Supreme Being became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he could already see the scene of Daoist Yu Chen stepping on two eras, jumping back and forth, having a great time.

If it weren't for the solemn and majestic Zixiao Palace at this moment, and the presence of countless deities around him, the Supreme Taoist Master would probably have burst into laughter.

Xuanqing is really good at creating things!

Even the easiest path to enlightenment can be explored in such a sophisticated way.

After careful consideration, Daoist Yu Chen realized that while this method did exploit a bug, it was highly feasible!

Consider what the conditions are for breaking through Taiyi?
It is the primordial Qi that transforms into nothingness, and then the nothingness gives birth to the spirit, breaking the boundary between existence and non-existence, and returning to reality.

So, when Yu Chen Daojun took the Dao Fruit of the Final Tribulation to the Chaos Era, he was cut into nothingness by the Great God Pangu, and then entered the next era as the Primordial Spirit of Pangu.

Isn't this whole process a perfect demonstration of the complete cycle and sublimation from "having" to "not having" and then from "not having" to "having"?

Moreover, this method is too easy to break through, and the only, and also the biggest, risk seems to be that the only remaining risk is the great god Pangu himself.

After all, to survive the ordeal of the Heaven-Opening Axe and ensure one's successful return as the "Primordial Spirit of Pangu," there are considerable uncertainties involved.

But is this really a risk for Daoist Yu Chen?

The creation of heaven and earth was the supreme achievement of the Father God Pangu!
Can being "corrected" by the Father God's axe be called a risk?

That's called "education of love," or "baptism of the Great Way"!
Besides, this isn't the first time I've been "taken care of" by God the Father!

Even if other gods racked their brains to come up with this plan, they wouldn't be able to get this kind of favor.

First, the paths to enlightenment are different; second, Pangu does not recognize you.

Therefore, it seems perfectly reasonable and without any impropriety that the great god Pangu would "send off" his eldest son at the crucial moment of creating the world, allowing him to successfully complete a "sublimation of the Dao".

Thinking of this, Daoist Yu Chen's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and a relieved and expectant smile finally appeared on his face.

He nodded solemnly to Xuan Qing and said firmly, "Okay, let's do it this way!"

"Thank you for the reminder, brother!"

“We’re family, no need for formalities,” Xuanqing said with a smile.

"Wait a minute!"

Suddenly, Taishang thought of something and looked at Xuanqing again: "According to our plan, Yu Chen can be the Supreme Being of the Final Tribulation, and you can be the Ancestor of Creation."

"If you could return to the era of creation, transform into Pangu, perform the act of creating heaven and earth, and then transform into the Dao along with the Great God Pangu, and then return as the primordial spirit of Pangu, wouldn't you also be able to break through to the Taiyi realm?"

Xuan Qing raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Finally figured it out?"

This is his solution to break through Taiyi!
It has no origin or superiority, and can be the origin of all things, hence it is called the Primordial Beginning!
Yuanshi Tianzun broke through to Taiyi, how could he not try to create the world?
After receiving a positive response to his idea, Taishang looked at Xuanqing (Yuanshi) on the left and Yuchen on the right, and smiled, "You two, one in front and one behind, connected quite well."

Lord Yu Chen asked, "And what about you? How do you plan to break through to the Taiyi realm?"

After a moment of contemplation, Taishang said, "If we follow our original plan, I should use [morality] to become a 'ruler who governs the world', and use the method of non-action to harmonize yin and yang, and sort out all the ways, so that the primordial universe can enjoy long-term peace and stability."

"So, for me, the best path to breakthrough is actually to succeed to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor."

“Using the prosperity of the entire primordial world as resources, we will work diligently to govern. When our merits are complete, we will either unite with the Dao, transform into the Dao, or undergo reincarnation and tribulations, and in the end, we will all be able to attain the Great Ease.”

"However, my term is not over yet."

Taishang changed the subject, saying, "Therefore, I intend to govern the world with the teachings of humanity, educate all living beings, participate in the great prosperity of humanity, and finally break through the Taiyi."

"Now that Xuanqing has said this, I feel that I, as a ruler who governs the world, may also be able to make a difference in the chaotic era."

"However, the chaotic era was far too complex. To accomplish a great feat of 'governing the world' under such circumstances would be far more difficult than imagined, perhaps even more complex than creating the world itself."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Qing laughed and said, "It's alright. It doesn't matter if you can't make it in the Chaos Era. When we become Taiyi, we can lend you a hand."

Yu Chen Daojun rarely joked, and said mischievously, "That's right, if you need it at that time, Xuan Qing and I can personally 'send you on your way' so that you can also experience being 'taken care of' by the Four Swords of Zhuxian and the Axe of Creation!"

Upon hearing this, the Supreme Taoist's face immediately darkened.

Ok!

Originally, the three brothers were going side by side, exploring the pinnacle of the Great Dao together.

Why is it that as we were talking, he suddenly started to fall behind?
【No! Absolutely not!】A strong sense of “not giving up” instantly arose in the mind of the Supreme Taoist.

[How could I, the dignified Supreme Lord of the Great Purity, possibly be unable to navigate the chaotic era?]

I must make this path to admission through special recommendation on my own!

The Supreme Being's gaze was resolute.

Just as the three brothers were each planning their own future paths to Taiyi.

Meanwhile, Fuxi and Nuwa, the brother and sister who had finished exchanging cultivation experiences with the gods, quietly made contact with them.

【Fellow Daoists, after the Zixiao Palace Assembly concludes and the Heavenly Emperor abdicates and the Taiwei Enclosure undergoes a change of leadership, we will depart for the Primordial Realm.】

"Oh? So fast?" Sanqing's eyes lit up.

It's another Chaos Rectification Conference!

I’m looking forward to it just thinking about it!
Fuxi said, "This is a good time."

Now that the gods have studied the cultivation methods of immortals and the Heavenly Emperor, it is foreseeable that in the coming period, the number of Grand Luo Supremes in the Primordial True Realm will experience an explosive growth!
The grandeur of the Chaotic Era was absolutely unprecedented.

[If we blend in, it'll be easier to get through and we won't be targeted by the Great God Pangu.]

Not easily targeted?

"Not easily targeted?"

Upon hearing this, the three Pure Ones exchanged glances, and a meaningful smile appeared on their lips in unison.

[Fellow Daoist is indeed very thoughtful. Then it's settled!]

Fuxi and Nuwa responded with smiles: 【Excellent!】

"Hooray, I did it! I finally succeeded!"

"Hahaha! I have defied 'Tai Chi' and comprehended the secrets of 'Tai Su'! I... I have broken through! I have become a Tai Su Daluo!!!"

At that moment, an excited voice echoed throughout Zixiao Palace.

A deity who was originally only at the first level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm suddenly had divine light surging around him, and auspicious clouds rolled above his head.

A purer and more refined aura of the Great Dao soared into the sky.

"I succeeded! The bottleneck has finally been broken, and I have reached the Tai Su Realm!"

"Me too! Me too! The Great Dao is profound and wondrous, the Heavenly Emperor's methods are truly not deceiving me!"

"Me too! Me too..."

It was as if they were inspired and motivated by the first person to break through.

Immediately afterwards, cheers and the resonance of the Great Dao triggered by the breakthroughs rose and fell in waves within the Zixiao Palace, one after another, without end!

Some who were just beginning to enter the Great Luo realm, or whose accumulation was slightly less, also gained tremendous improvement and their cultivation increased rapidly under the blessing of this rich atmosphere of enlightenment and collective wisdom!
It is no exaggeration to say that this Zixiao Palace Conference has raised the overall level of the top combat power in the entire Primordial Universe system by a huge step!

“Great goodness!!”

Looking down at the scene below, which was radiant with immortal light and auspicious energy due to the breakthrough of the Great Dao, Xuan Qing smiled sincerely and exclaimed in praise.

He knew that his preaching had been completed.

A new era is about to begin.

Xuan Qing slowly rose to his feet, his gaze sweeping over each of the gods who were invigorated and whose auras were high.

Finally, in a calm yet authoritative voice, he solemnly announced:

"At this Zixiao Palace gathering, all fellow Daoists have gained something, and the Great Dao is flourishing. This is truly a great achievement!"

"I hereby declare that this Zixiao Palace Preaching Conference has now come to a successful conclusion!!"

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Although the Second Zixiao Palace Conference has concluded, its profound influence continues to spread like ripples, far from subsiding. With the return of the gods, they are refining the conference's achievements and disseminating them more widely through the Heavenly Dao Academy and their own dojos in stages.

For a time, an unprecedented wave of learning swept through the Heavenly Path Academy.

Countless students eagerly absorbed these fruits of the great Dao from the gods.

As the disciples of the Heavenly Path Academy traveled, these achievements gradually benefited all living beings.

Whether they were cultivators just beginning to understand the Dao or ordinary beings struggling in the mortal world and yearning for the Great Dao, they all gained unprecedented enlightenment and opportunities in this wave.

This is a grand feast of the Great Dao, from top to bottom, in which gods and all living beings participate.

It is also the most abundant legacy left to everyone by the current Heavenly Emperor during his reign.

Three thousand years after the successful conclusion of the Zixiao Palace Conference.

On this day, the entire Primordial Realm and even the myriad realms spanning endless time and space simultaneously felt an unprecedented, solemn, and majestic fluctuation of the Great Dao.

A decree containing the supreme majesty of the Heavenly Emperor and the will of Heaven was issued from the Taiwei Heavenly Court, which hangs high in the nine heavens and governs all directions.

This decree is not carried by a physical body, but rather transforms into golden sacred runes formed from the purest heavenly laws and golden light of merit.

In an instant, it traversed endless distances of time and space, simultaneously reflecting on the heavens of every great world, every middle world, and even every small world.

The edict was concise yet deeply moving:

"The cycle of the Great Dao has come to an end today. I will abdicate and pass the throne to the Supreme Lord of the Sun. All gods of the Three Realms and supreme beings of all worlds are welcome to come to the Taiwei Heavenly Court to witness the grand ceremony!"

"This day has finally come."

All the gods in heaven and earth sighed in despair.

Although His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor had foretold this matter ten thousand years ago.

But when that day truly arrived, a deep sense of reluctance, confusion, and some anxiety about the future inevitably permeated the hearts of countless deities.

This Dharma, aimed at countless sentient beings, stirred up a tremendous wave in their hearts.

They wept loudly, pleading with the heavens and the gods, hoping to persuade the Heavenly Emperor to stay.

The thoughts of countless beings, transcending endless time and space, converge at the highest heaven.

Upon seeing this, Xuanqing stood there for a long time, remaining silent.

The gods, upon seeing this, were filled with emotion and could only sigh.

"Let's go and witness the end of this era."

There was a Grand Luo Supreme who ruled over a region and whose power shook the universe, riding a chariot made of auspicious clouds formed from Dao runes, followed by a group of disciples with powerful auras.

There is the Taiyi Dao Lord, who commands billions of races and is blessed with good fortune. He rides various innate beasts of different shapes and extraordinary power, whose roars are enough to shake the stars.

Countless cultivators, inspired and filled with reverence, went either in groups or alone, all with the utmost sincerity, to this sacred ceremony that concerned the future of the entire prehistoric world.

Brilliant beams of divine light, like a dazzling meteor shower hanging upside down in the sky, rose from every corner of the myriad realms, tearing through the void and converging towards the supreme Taiwei Heavenly Court.

Taiwei Heavenly Court.

Countless heavenly soldiers and generals, clad in golden armor and wielding divine spears, stood in formation inside and outside the South Heavenly Gate. Their imposing array was enough to instill fear in any unscrupulous individual.

The Four Heavenly Kings, the Dharma Protectors, and the various righteous gods were all in place, guiding the gods who had come from all directions into the Heavenly Court in an orderly manner.

Before long, all the deities in the Heavenly Emperor's Palace had gathered, and every seat was taken.

Above the palace dome, the stars in the sky manifested themselves, and billions of stars cast a soft yet dazzling starlight.

Above the ground, golden lotuses of merit bloomed in abundance, and innate spiritual energy transformed into a misty purple haze that swirled around the feet of the gods, bringing joy and clarity to the mind.

Nuwa, the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, Zhunti, Hongyun, Zhenyuanzi, and the other thirty-three members of the Heavenly Dao Committee, along with other high-ranking officials in the Heavenly Court, were all arranged on either side of the throne according to their rank and order.

Their expressions were solemn, their gazes complex.

There was a deep sense of reluctance to see Xuanqing leave his post, as well as a solemn anticipation for the new Heavenly Emperor's ascension to the throne.

As for the other protagonist of today's ceremony, the future new Heavenly Emperor, Sun God Emperor Jun, is currently wearing a golden imperial robe symbolizing the noble status of the Sun God, standing quietly before the white jade steps below the throne.

His face was calm, his eyes were firm, and he possessed the composure and majesty truly belonging to an emperor. The aura of ruling the world and governing all directions emanated from him.

Bai Ze, acting as the Yin-Yang official, loudly announced:
"The Heavenly Emperor has arrived!"

As the auspicious hour arrived, the slight murmurs within the Heavenly Emperor's Palace gradually subsided, and the gazes of all the deities converged unanimously on the supreme Heavenly Emperor's throne.

A figure quietly appeared on the previously empty throne.

The Heavenly Emperor Xuanqing was shrouded in a light mist, making it impossible to see his true face clearly.

But the supreme majesty emanating from the Heavenly Emperor's position, and the unfathomable aura of the Great Dao, caused all the gods present, including the most outstanding Great Luo Supremes, to feel awe and unconsciously bow in respect.

"We pay our respects to His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor!"

The deafening roar of worship echoed endlessly within the Heavenly Emperor's Palace.

Xuan Qing slowly raised his hand, and a gentle yet irresistible force lifted all the deities. His calm and gentle voice clearly reached the ears of every living being:

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities."

The palace returned to silence.

Xuanqing's gaze slowly swept over each of the gods below, whose expressions were complex. His voice carried an unprecedented sense of emotion and warmth.

“Since I ascended to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, the years have passed in the blink of an eye, as if it were yesterday.”

"I still remember that at the beginning of my reign, although the primordial world had suffered a great calamity and was in ruins, it was also full of vitality and hope."

"Thanks to the unity and cooperation of all fellow Daoists, we were able to establish the Taiwei Heavenly Court, establish order in the Three Realms, promote the Heavenly Dao Academy, usher in a golden age of cultivation for all, and reconcile the conflicts among all races to jointly promote a prosperous and auspicious future."

"The peace and harmony of the world today is not due to my efforts alone, but to the collective efforts of everyone present and every single creature in the countless worlds who silently dedicate themselves and abide by the law."

"However, the way of heaven is cyclical, with a beginning and an end, and the birth and death of the universe also have their own destiny."

"My term has ended, my merits have been accomplished, and it is time for me to step down and hand over the reins to a more worthy successor!"

Xuanqing's words were simple and sincere, without excessive embellishment or exaggeration, yet every word resonated with the gods, instantly stirring up the long-suppressed reluctance in their hearts.

"Your Majesty!" Even though they knew the outcome was already decided, some deities still couldn't suppress their excitement and cried out in trembling voices.

"His Majesty!"

In an instant, all the gods in the Heavenly Emperor's Palace were worshipping, and their voices rose and fell.

The gods' emotions were even more fervent and sincere than when Xuanqing first announced his abdication ten thousand years ago.

Since the Heavenly Emperor ascended the throne, for over ten thousand years, the prosperity and stability of the primordial world has been something that all gods and living beings can personally experience.

Their reverence and adoration for this Holy Emperor had long since transformed into the purest form of faith.

Xuanqing sat upright on the throne, quietly waiting for the gods' emotions to calm down before speaking again.

"I appreciate the kindness of my fellow Daoists. However, the position of the Heavenly Emperor is not a private property, but a public instrument of the Three Realms. Its succession and rotation is the natural order of the Heavenly Dao."

"Moreover, it is to ensure that the primordial world can maintain its vitality and innovation for a long time, and to avoid the stagnation of thought and the stagnation of order caused by one person holding the position for too long."

"This is a fundamental system established by me and the Heavenly Dao Committee after careful consideration for the sake of the eternal world. It cannot be abolished because of one person's reluctance."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xuan Qing slowly rose, his figure shrouded in mist, and walked down the white jade steps one by one.

At the same time, Bai Ze stepped forward.

He held a jade plate in his hands, on which was the "Heavenly Emperor's Seal," symbolizing the supreme authority of the Heavenly Emperor.

Xuanqing took the Heavenly Emperor's Seal and came to Dijun, who was already standing and waiting.

"Your Majesty the Sun!" Xuan Qing's voice became extremely solemn and majestic, his eyes, which seemed to pierce through everything, fixed intently on the newly appointed Heavenly Emperor.

"Today, I formally entrust this throne of the Heavenly Emperor, and the future of the Three Realms and the countless heavens, to you!"

"I hope that after you ascend the throne, you will be diligent in governing and love the people, have the common people in your heart, govern the world with impartiality, and win people over with virtue!"

"We hope that you will practice frugality, be open to suggestions, and be good at accepting advice, so as not to disappoint the expectations of your ministers!"

"May you balance all sides, harmonize yin and yang, uphold the fairness of the Heavenly Way, and safeguard the peace of the primordial world!"

"I hope that you will stay true to your original aspirations, forge ahead with determination, and lead the vast universe to create a new era that is even more glorious and splendid than today!"

"The weight of this responsibility and the hardships ahead far exceed our imagination. Can you bear it?!"

Xuan Qing's every word was like a hammer of heaven, striking Di Jun's heart heavily, and also striking the hearts of all the gods present.

Di Jun stood ramrod straight, meeting Xuan Qing's gaze without the slightest hesitation or retreat.

His loud and firm voice resounded throughout the entire Heavenly Emperor Palace:

"I am deeply grateful to Your Majesty and the Heavenly Way Committee for the favor that has allowed me to inherit the throne. I am filled with trepidation and gratitude!"

"Your Majesty's earnest instructions are truly precious, and I will remember them forever!"

"From this day forward, I will take Your Majesty as my role model, keep the common people in mind, and use public interest as my standard, working diligently and conscientiously without the slightest slackening!"

"Anything that benefits the primordial world will be vigorously practiced; anything that harms living beings will be vigorously eliminated!"

"I hereby swear: During my term of office, if I violate the laws of Heaven or fail the people, I am willing to suffer divine retribution and eternal damnation!"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Fellow Daoists, please oversee us. All beings in the Three Realms, please bear witness!"

Di Jun's reply was sincere and resounding.

This gesture not only expressed respect and gratitude to Xuanqing, but also demonstrated his determination and responsibility as the new Heavenly Emperor. His propriety and solemnity earned him the silent nods of approval from all the gods present.

"Good!" Upon hearing this, Xuan Qing finally showed a satisfied smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, a brilliant light shone brightly in the Heavenly Emperor's Palace.

A celestial emperor's crown has appeared in the world, simple yet magnificent, inlaid with the stars, sun, moon, mountains and rivers.

The moment the Heavenly Emperor's crown fell and landed on Emperor Jun's head, the entire Taiwei Heavenly Court trembled violently.

Boundless divine light shot up from Di Jun's body, soaring into the clouds and echoing the stars in the sky!

"From this day forward, fellow Daoist is the new Heavenly Emperor of the Primordial True Realm!" Xuanqing then handed the Heavenly Emperor Seal to Dijun.

All the gods present, including Nuwa and the Three Pure Ones, bowed deeply to Di Jun, who was wearing a crown and imperial robes, at the same time!
"We pay homage to the Heavenly Emperor! May Your Majesty enjoy boundless longevity and attain the same virtue as Heaven!"

The thunderous roar of worship echoed once more.

This time, the object of their worship was no longer Xuan Qing, but the newly born Heavenly Emperor—Di Jun!
The coronation ceremony is now complete!

At this very moment, the entire prehistoric world rejoiced!
The Heavenly Dao bestowed upon the boundless, profound light of merit, like a celestial river pouring down.

Two-tenths were integrated into the bodies of the gods, as a reward for the gods to assist the Heavenly Emperor in governing the primordial world.

Four-tenths returned to the Heavenly Emperor Xuanqing.

However, Xuanqing did not accept it, but instead scattered it into the Primordial True Realm and the countless heavens, giving it to all living beings.

The remaining 40% was poured into the new Heavenly Emperor Di Jun, to bless him with the Mandate of Heaven and solidify his position!

In an instant, the entire primordial world and myriad realms were filled with a festive, peaceful, and hopeful atmosphere.

Countless sentient beings received the merit and all felt its effects.

They spontaneously and devoutly bowed towards the direction of the Taiwei Heavenly Court.

In their hearts, there was a deep sense of reluctance to part with the Holy Emperor Xuanqing, who had led them through a long period of peace and created an unparalleled golden age.

So I bid you farewell with heartfelt respect.

"Respectfully bidding farewell to the Holy Heavenly Emperor!"

The glory of the old era has come to an end at this moment, and the new era has officially begun under the blessing of universal celebration and boundless merit!

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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