This is so dishonest!

Chapter 397 The Heavenly Dao Committee Meeting: The Heavenly Emperor is Getting Married
The "Primordial Light," symbolizing the initial form and order of all things in the universe, flows through every corner of the primordial era and permeates every inch of space in the heavens and earth.

This caused all things that were originally in a state of chaos and ambiguity to gradually acquire their own unique and clear concept of "form" due to the nourishment and shaping of this "primordial" origin.

Just as the new era had stabilized, countless points of light suddenly rose up on the ever-flowing river of time and space.

The ancient-looking boat, bearing witness to countless years of vicissitudes, is quietly drifting amidst the surging waves of this long river of time.

On the bow of the boat, the ferryman silently watched this magnificent and mysterious scene unfold before him.

A faint smile appeared on his face: "Congratulations on breaking through to the Taiyi Realm."

"We are one step closer to eternal transcendence."

Hua Hua Hua~~
Accompanied by the expectant whisper of the ferryman.

Above the river of time and space, countless primordial lights, after reaching a certain critical point, began to converge towards the same point as if summoned by some supreme will!

Xuanqing's "Dao" came from nothing to something, and Xuanqing's "Form" transformed from the illusory to the real.

Finally, after all the "Primordial Light" had perfectly merged into it.

Xuanqing's "god," which had long been dormant in the nothingness of "Taiyi," finally broke free from the shackles of absolute annihilation and returned to reality!
He was dressed in black robes, his black hair flowed like a waterfall, his eyebrows were like swords, his eyes were as bright as stars, and he always had an elegant smile on his face.

"Little Five!"

Xuanqing called out.

roar~~
As Xuan Qing's call fell, a powerful lion's roar, filled with boundless might and joy, instantly resounded throughout the endless space and time.

Immediately afterwards, streaks of five-colored light appeared, as if they had broken free from the constraints of all the laws of time and space.

It burst forth simultaneously from every point in the past, present, and future, from every corner of the myriad realms.

Finally, they converged and rose to the very top of this long river of time and space, surpassing all worlds!

As the light faded, a magnificent, five-colored lion gradually materialized.

It was full of energy, exuding an innate aura of nobility and power, and came rushing in with its four hooves on the ground.

In just a few leaps and bounds, they had traversed an endless distance of time and space, arriving before Xuan Qing.

"Roar!"

Xiao Wu affectionately rubbed its huge head against Xuan Qing's sleeve.

"You're so excited you can't even speak!" Xuan Qing said with a laugh.

Xuan Qing looked back at the Primordial Realm and saw that at this moment, more than a dozen auspicious clouds of different colors were rising in the sky above Kunlun Mountain.

Each auspicious cloud represents a disciple of the Chan Sect who has successfully attained the Great Luo Dao Fruit.

He then pointed to the five-colored lion, a smile spreading across his face: "Now, all the inner disciples of my Jade Void Palace have reached the Great Luo level!"

"Very good! Very good!"

"Hahaha! I am truly envious of the exceptional talents and blessings bestowed upon my elder brother's disciples!"

Just then, from the other end of the river of time, a burst of hearty and cheerful laughter echoed.

Its sound was as clear and melodious as the ringing of a sword, yet it carried a sense of vicissitudes that had endured countless tribulations.

A wisp of brilliant light appeared, shimmering with the boundless Qi of ancestral calamity and mixed with the mysterious light of the primordial origin.

Like the first glimmer of life at the beginning of time, it rose from the depths of that ethereal space and time.

Immediately afterwards, a deity dressed in a blue Taoist robe returned.

He had the Qingping Ancient Sword hanging at his waist, a handsome and extraordinary face, and an air of dominance over the world between his brows.

Yu Chen Daojun emerged calmly from the void, mounted the Kui Niu on its back, and came to Xuan Qing's side.

Xuanqing, seeing his third brother return safely and successfully, also smiled sincerely and cupped his hands in congratulations:
"Third brother has achieved his goal, congratulations!"

"As for what you just said about talented people and beautiful jade, and your envy of my Chan Sect disciples..."

As Xuanqing finished speaking, he pointed to the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain below.

Among the many auspicious clouds of Kunlun Mountain, there is one particularly dazzling one, a huge auspicious cloud that almost turns the entire sky into gold.

He smiled and said to Daoist Yu Chen, "Take a closer look. Duo Bao has also condensed the Great Luo Dao Fruit in one fell swoop this time."

"Third brother, aren't you happy about this?"

"Happy, of course I'm happy!"

Lord Yu Chen raised his sword-like eyebrows and curled the corners of his mouth, his joy overflowing.

"Oh, right." After being happy for his disciple's achievement for a while, Daoist Yu Chen suddenly seemed to remember something.

He looked around, but did not sense another familiar presence in the river of time, and asked in confusion:
"Where's my second brother? Why hasn't he come back yet?"

"Logically, the 'Spirit of Tai Chi' that he transformed into is the end of the Five Tai, symbolizing perfection and balance, so his return should be the most secure."

"Could it be...could it be that my second brother encountered some accident in the chaos and failed to attain enlightenment?"

He frowned slightly, and guessed with some concern, "Did you not do a good job playing the role of 'the ruler of a chaotic world' this time?"

"Shouldn't this be possible?"

"Weren't the Chaos Gods already subdued and collectively killed?"

"I think this method of governing the world is very effective!"

"And I haven't seen any objections from the Chaos Gods."

Lord Yu Chen found this very strange and couldn't figure it out.

If the problem didn't lie with Taishang, it couldn't be that Taishang used Hongjun's identity to cause trouble, but because Hongjun wasn't completely dead, the cause and effect was attributed to the real Hongjun, causing Taishang to fail, right?

"No rush, just wait."

Xuanqing sat on the five-colored lion and spoke calmly.

Xuan Qing had already reverted to his original form as the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

Above their heads, the supreme treasure symbolizing "the auspicious clouds of all heavens, the general outline of all laws"—the auspicious clouds of all heavens—was radiating countless dazzling golden rays.

He gently held a pearl in one hand, symbolizing creation and birth; in the other hand, he gently held a jade ruyi, symbolizing order and education.

They waited for a moment.

"You're back!" Yu Chen said with a thought.

Before long, the light of Tai Chi rose from the major tributaries of the river of time and space.

A Taoist song began to play, ethereal and melodious, and was sung leisurely.

"The Dharma within the Gate of Non-Dualism is even more profound; when mercury and lead meet, they form the mortal embryo. Before leaving the primordial chaos, their hair turns white; upon arriving in the primordial era, their vital energy is already complete."

"Indoor alchemy involves mixing earth and metal, the furnace contains medicine that steals the innate essence. The eight scenic palace guests are born, oblivious to the billions of years of human history."

After composing his song, the Supreme Being rode backwards on his green ox, crossed the Taiji Golden Bridge, and returned to reality.

"Sorry to keep you waiting!"

The Supreme Being looked at Xuanqing and Yuchen with a smile.

Xuan Qing laughed and said, "You're the most impressive!"

Lord Yu Chen nodded thoughtfully: "This is a good title; we'll come up with one ourselves later."

Since the Three Pure Ones are one, their grandeur must also be the same!
After exchanging pleasantries with his two brothers, Taishang asked, "By the way, where are Fellow Daoists Nuwa and Fuxi?"

"These two are currently within the Chaos Green Lotus, corresponding to the spirits of 'Tai Su' and 'Tai Yi' respectively. Logically, they should be able to return smoothly."

Why is it still nowhere to be found?

Upon hearing this, Xuan Qing gently waved the jade ruyi in his hand, pointing it downstream in the river of time, and said with a smile, "Look over there!"

The Supreme Emperor and Yu Chen looked over.

As they gazed upon it, the thick, time-space fog that had shrouded the lower reaches of the river of time began to disperse, as if being parted by an invisible hand, gradually revealing the hidden scenes within.

At a crucial juncture in the lower reaches of the river of time and space, two majestic deities, radiating boundless creation and wisdom, stood side by side.

One of them had a human head and a snake's body, surrounded by a rich aura of life and creation.

The other one has a human head and a dragon's body, and its eyes seem to contain all the wisdom and mystery of the universe.

After sensing the gazes of the Three Pure Ones, Fuxi and Nuwa both showed a gentle smile and nodded slightly in the direction of the Three Pure Ones.

Immediately, they all raised their hands and gently waved them towards the ever-flowing river of time.

In an instant, an invisible yet indestructible barrier of space and time quietly formed between them and the Three Pure Ones.

In an instant, it blocked the Three Pure Ones' view of the future.

At the same time, two waves of spiritual energy, filled with authority and a "business as business" attitude, clearly entered the minds of the Three Pure Ones:
"The river of time and space has its own laws of operation; we should not try to explore the future too much."

"This is the ironclad rule of our Time and Space Administration."

"Even the three Celestial Venerables must abide by these rules and cannot transgress them."

Both bureau chiefs were very serious.

Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones all smiled.

The reason everyone initially discussed establishing the Time and Space Administration was to maintain the stability and order of the entire timeline.

To prevent these top-level experts from prying too much into the future.

It also serves as a constraint on the innate divine nature of the future, to prevent unnecessary variables and entanglements of cause and effect. "Alright, this trip is complete, go back now."

Xuanqing said, "Since our partners are still alive and have received the certification of the Great God Pangu, we can continue our cooperation."

Taishang nodded slightly: "It seems that it is time to find an opportunity to establish my Human Sect."

He looked at Daoist Yu Chen, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Third brother, if Daoist Nuwa and Daoist Fuxi's plan is launched, and your Jie Sect receives the Chaos Demon God in the future, will you help them intercept a sliver of heavenly secrets?"

Yu Chen Daojun did not answer, but instead asked, "What about Second Brother? Does your Human Sect accept Chaos Demons?"

Taishang chuckled and said, "Chaos Demon God? What Chaos Demon God?"

"Our Human Sect only accepts sentient beings of humanity!"

Xuanqing and Yuchen both laughed.

~~~~~
As the three Daoists and many other Great Luo Immortals who successfully obtained "Pangu Certification" and the Great Dao Imprint during the creation of chaos returned, they all made their way back.

The entire primordial world and all the myriad realms were as if they had been infused with an unprecedented and more fundamental powerful vitality and energy.

The Great Way of Boundless Prosperity is flourishing ever more.

The first thing many newly promoted Great Luo Immortals do upon returning to reality is to teach at various Heavenly Dao Academyes and spread the Great Dao.

Of course, the secrets of creation will never be explained clearly.

Whenever disciples asked about their experiences, they would give brief answers, glossing over the key information.

The hardships we endured during those chaotic times must be fully and personally experienced by you, the younger generation!

Taking even the slightest detour is irresponsible towards your path of cultivation!

After all, aren't these valuable experiences of being "tricked," "scammed," "hunted," and "surviving in despair" the most precious and profound lessons that every cultivator who wants to attain the Great Luo realm or even reach higher levels must go through on their path of growth?

Many newly promoted Grandmasters, who had just returned from chaos and deeply understood the importance of "inheritance" and "tempering," silently thought this in their hearts.

Furthermore, they reached a tacit understanding and decided to continue this precious tradition.

Of course, while these newly ascended Great Luo Immortals are actively devoting themselves to educating all living beings and spreading the Great Dao, they have not forgotten the "culprit" who stirred up boundless storms in the chaotic era and almost tricked everyone – Hongjun!
"This scourge has ruined me! I have to report it!"

In an instant, countless innate saints and newly promoted Great Luo Immortals from all the heavens and myriad realms, various Dao domains, and different races jointly signed memorials and emergency proposals concerning "strictly investigating the illegal acts of Dao Ancestor Hongjun during the Chaos period" and "being vigilant against Dao Ancestor Hongjun's resurgence and potential harm to the prehistoric world once again."

These memorials and proposals, like snowflakes, flooded into the Heavenly Emperor's Palace in the Taiwei Heavenly Court.

The newly appointed Heavenly Emperor Di Jun was initially bewildered by the sudden and overwhelming flood of "accusations."

However, when he saw the heinous crimes committed by "Hongjun" in the chaotic era as described in the text, he knew that the situation was serious and the impact was extremely negative, and that it should not be underestimated.

"By imperial decree, convene the Heavenly Dao Committee Conference!"

Emperor Jun acted decisively and, in the name of the Heavenly Emperor, convened a new plenary meeting of the Heavenly Dao Committee.

We invited all permanent directors and core members to discuss countermeasures together.

The gods responded immediately.

"Fellow Daoists, you have no idea how terrified we were when we saw Hongjun in the Chaos!"

At the meeting, after those deities who had returned from the Chaos Era vividly recounted how "Hongjun" created the "Reversed Body," harmed three thousand demon gods, and even nearly caused the premature collapse of the entire Chaos,

All the directors and committee members present were filled with righteous indignation and were extremely agitated.

They expressed the strongest and most unanimous condemnation of "Hongjun's" heinous and outrageous behavior!

"So that's how it is! This Hongjun has truly committed countless evil deeds, too numerous to count! His heart is despicable! His actions are contemptible!" The hot-tempered Zhurong slammed her hand on the table, her anger barely contained.

"Yes! We previously thought that he was merely scheming in the primordial world of later generations in order to achieve the Dao."

"Unexpectedly, their wolfish ambitions were already evident in the Chaos Era! The harm caused by this fiend far exceeds our imagination!" Azure Dragon, the representative of the Dragon Clan, angrily denounced.

"It seems that our previous sealing and suppression of him was too lenient!"

"We absolutely cannot let our guard down in the slightest. We must do everything in our power to completely eliminate the possibility that Hongjun's true form could break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao and wreak havoc on the prehistoric world once again!"

Yaochi, the Heavenly Dao Committee member in charge of punishments, spoke leisurely.

Although she was the progenitor of true immortals and a member of the immortal path, she shouldn't have been so harsh on Hongjun, the ancestor of the immortal path.

However, the Three Pure Ones now have the final say in the Immortal Path.

Hongjun?

Isn't that the former Dao Ancestor?

Now everyone recognizes the Three Pure Ones as the ancestors of Taoism, okay!
"Yes! That's right! We must nip all risks in the bud!"

The gods all nodded in agreement, reaching a high degree of consensus.

After a heated but “constructive” discussion, the members of the Heavenly Way Committee concluded that:
At the next Zixiao Palace Conference, we must collectively send Hongjun to merge with the Dao, completely suppressing him in the position of the Heavenly Dao, and making him a qualified processor of the Heavenly Dao.

"Then let's do as everyone says!"

The Heavenly Emperor Di Jun made the final decision.

After a pleasant discussion and decision on how to handle Hongjun, this "legacy issue," the atmosphere at the Heavenly Dao Committee meeting became much more relaxed.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity to gather together, everyone conducted a detailed summary and review of the latest developments in the Primordial True Realm and the myriad worlds after the Zixiao Palace Conference and the "Return of Creation Tide".

At the same time, it also made far-sighted plans and arrangements for the development strategy, resource allocation, and new challenges and opportunities that may be faced in the future prehistoric universe.

At the meeting, the newly appointed Heavenly Emperor Di Jun fully demonstrated his vision and courage as a great ruler.

He highly recognized and sincerely praised the achievements and efforts of his colleagues in their respective fields.

The directors and members of the Heavenly Dao Committee also expressed their firm support and unwavering endorsement of the new Heavenly Emperor, Di Jun.

They expressed their willingness to work together under his leadership to create a more glorious future for the prehistoric world.

The entire meeting was conducted in a warm and harmonious atmosphere, filled with a positive spirit of unity, progress, and building on past achievements.

After all the agenda items were successfully completed, in accordance with the custom of the Taiwei Heavenly Court, everyone spontaneously engaged in a relaxed and enjoyable "tea tasting and philosophical discussion" session.

"This time, we will be the main speakers again. Everyone, please feel free to speak freely!"

The seven permanent members of the Heavenly Dao Committee—Sanqing, Nuwa, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the newly appointed Heavenly Emperor Dijun—who hold supreme status and influence throughout the entire prehistoric universe, naturally became the "key speakers" for this Dao discussion session.

They each shared their latest insights into the Great Dao and their unique gains from the Chaos Era or the Zixiao Palace Conference.

They discussed various profound and mysterious Taoist principles without reservation, learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses, and verifying what they had learned.

The entire discussion was filled with Taoist spirit, and various extraordinary phenomena appeared.

All the deities involved benefited greatly from it, becoming so engrossed in their conversations that they completely forgot the passage of time.

For a time, all the gods rejoiced.

Just as this grand feast was drawing to a close, and the gods were still reluctant to leave,

Di Jun suddenly stood up and announced a piece of news to all the gods present that surprised everyone.

"Fellow Daoists, I am very pleased to have such a grand gathering today, where we can discuss the Great Dao."

"However, besides these official matters concerning the future of the primordial world, I also have a small personal matter here, which can also be considered a great joy, and I would like to take this opportunity to inform everyone at the same time."

"Oh? I wonder what joyous occasion His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor has?" Upon hearing this, all the gods were filled with curiosity and turned their gazes to Di Jun, eagerly awaiting his next words.

Di Jun's smile grew even brighter. He cleared his throat and announced loudly, "Since I ascended to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, I have felt a great responsibility and have worked tirelessly day and night without daring to slack off in the slightest."

"However, Yin alone cannot produce life, and Yang alone cannot grow. The Heavenly Court also needs the balance of Yin and Yang to achieve long-term stability and peace."

"Therefore, after careful consideration, I have decided to hold a grand Heavenly Wedding Ceremony in the Taiwei Heavenly Court in the near future!"

Upon hearing this, the gods looked at each other in bewilderment.

A heavenly marriage?

The Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa all silently looked at a member of the Heavenly Dao Committee present there—the Moon Goddess Wangshu.

Wang Shu smiled and asked, "I wonder who the Heavenly Emperor will marry in the heavens?"

Di Jun smiled and said, "Moon Palace Goddess, Fellow Daoist Chang Xi."

"We're compatible, so..."

Boom~~
The jade table in front of Wang Shu suddenly shattered.

Di Jun looked over.

"Fellow Taoist, what is this?"

"fine."

Wang Shu's smile remained unchanged, but she asked, "I wonder if the Heavenly Emperor is free next?"

"I have something to talk to you about."

Di Jun looked at the shattered jade table, then at Wang Shu, who had a smile on her face.

He asked, "Is it a big deal or a small matter?"

Wang Shu said, "I have passed away!"

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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