Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

"Specially?" Haotian looked at him with a half-smile. "Perhaps you were just passing by?"

Huang Long neither denied nor admitted it; he simply smiled.

Haotian didn't press the matter. He stood up, stepped down from his throne, went to Huanglong's side, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a much more amiable tone, "Alright, I know you're the kind of person who can't sit still. Since you're here, I might as well introduce you to the new members of the Heavenly Court."

He turned around and pointed to the old man in the first seat on the left: "This is Immortal Lord Yuanfu, who is in charge of the marriages of all living beings."

The old man had white hair and beard, a kind face, and an aura of righteousness and peace emanating from him. He was a cultivator at the late stage of the Taiyi realm.

He bowed to Huanglong and said, "Yuanfu greets the Great Emperor Ziwei."

Huang Long smiled and said, "You're too kind, Immortal Lord."

Haotian then pointed to a man dressed in silver armor with a resolute face: "This is Wuqu Xingjun, in charge of military affairs in the Heavenly Court."

The Star Lord of Martial Arts knelt on one knee, his voice booming: "Martial Arts greets the Great Emperor Ziwei!"

Huang Long sensed the fierce fighting spirit emanating from him and nodded inwardly.

Although this Wuqu Star Lord is only at the early stage of Taiyi, his decisive and ruthless aura is definitely not something that can be cultivated in seclusion.

Moreover, this Ziwei Emperor is the superior of the Wuqu Star Lord.

He reached out a hand to help him up: "Star Lord, please rise."

Haotian introduced the past to everyone, and Huanglong nodded in greeting.

Although these people are not highly skilled, they are quite rare, each with their own duties and strengths.

The fact that Haotian was able to gather them under his command shows that this new Heavenly Court does indeed have some grandeur.

Finally, Haotian pointed to the only woman in the hall, or rather, the only woman Huanglong glanced at.

The woman stood at the back on the right, wearing a floral dress embroidered with various flowers, each one lifelike. She possessed a cool and aloof air, yet a faint, gentle smile played at the corners of her lips.

A faint fragrance of flowers wafted around her.

"This is the Fairy of a Hundred Flowers," Haotian said with a hint of admiration. "She manages many of the celestial herbs and medicinal plants in the Heavenly Court."

The Fairy of a Hundred Flowers bowed gracefully to the Yellow Dragon, her voice clear and melodious: "Baihua greets the Great Emperor Ziwei."

Huang Long looked at her face, and a smile suddenly flashed in his eyes.

He recognized him.

It wasn't because of her current status, but because he had seen that beautiful face before.

Back then, at the height of the Demon Clan's Heavenly Court, on the day of Emperor Jun's grand wedding to the Yin Goddess Xihe and Changxi.

He participated alongside the Three Pure Ones at the time, while this Fairy of a Hundred Flowers was merely a maidservant...!

After the wedding, he put the matter out of his mind.

As time passed, Emperor Jun and the Goddess of the Moon perished, and the Heavenly Court of the Demon Clan was shattered.

Unexpectedly, the maid not only survived but also became the Flower Fairy of the new Heavenly Court.

Moreover, he already possessed the cultivation of a Golden Immortal.

"It's you." Huang Long greeted him with a smile, his tone as casual as if he were greeting an old friend.

Baihua raised her head, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes—surprise, and a hint of inexplicable感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex feeling of mixed emotions).

Of course she remembered this disciple of the sage, now the Ziwei Emperor.

She just didn't expect that Huang Long would still remember her.

"It is Baihua's blessing that the Emperor will remember her." She lowered her head, her voice becoming much softer, and two faint blushes rose on her cheeks.

Yaochi, seated high on her throne, tilted her head slightly, her gaze sweeping back and forth between Huanglong and Baihua, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes: "Huanglong, do you know Baihua?"

All eyes in the hall turned toward it, filled with curiosity.

Huang Long remained calm and composed, saying, "Your Majesty, we have met once before."

Seeing that he was unwilling to say more, Yaochi did not ask further, but simply hummed softly and looked away.

The Flower Fairy also lowered her eyes and returned to her position.

After exchanging pleasantries, Haotian's expression became serious.

"Huanglong, you've seen it too." Haotian got straight to the point. "The Heavenly Court has just been rebuilt, and there aren't many capable people. Many divine positions are vacant."

Huanglong didn't speak, but just quietly looked at Haotian.

"Since its reconstruction, the Heavenly Court has achieved some success, but the myriad races of the primordial world have always maintained a respectful distance from it. Those beings who have achieved success in cultivation are unwilling to serve in the Heavenly Court, and some even disregard it."

Haotian's voice suddenly grew louder, tinged with anger: "If this continues, how can the majesty of the Heavenly Court be upheld? How can the order of heaven and earth be maintained?"

Huang Long looked at the silent officials in the hall, clearly indicating that this was not the first time this issue had been discussed.

He knew that this was indeed the biggest problem facing the Heavenly Court; it lacked sufficient foundation and appeal.

The Heavenly Court of the Demon Race is presided over by eleven innate deities, including Di Jun, Donghuang Taiyi, and Fuxi, and has countless demon race subordinates.

And what about the new Heavenly Court? Although Haotian and Yaochi are not weak, they are far inferior to the former Demon Clan Heavenly Court.

The Heavenly Court holds no appeal for beings who have achieved success in cultivation during the primordial era.

Those beings with low cultivation and shallow roots are not what Haotian needs.

Haotian stopped and turned to look at his ministers: "The Queen Mother and I have discussed for a long time and decided to hold a grand gathering to invite all the beings in the primordial world who have achieved success in their cultivation to participate, so as to demonstrate the Heavenly Court's profound heritage and majesty."

Huang Long's heart stirred, and a name came to mind... the Peach Banquet.

As expected, Yaochi took over the conversation, her voice gentle: "His Majesty and I have discussed the matter and intend to take advantage of the reconstruction of the Heavenly Court to hold a grand gathering and invite powerful figures from all corners of the primordial world to attend."

Inside the main hall, the crowd was abuzz with discussion, and they all agreed that the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother wanted to demonstrate the power of the Heavenly Court by holding a grand event.

Huang Long remained silent, his brows furrowed, as if deep in thought.

Haotian noticed his unusual behavior and asked, "Huanglong, do you have something on your mind?"

Huanglong raised his head, his gaze calmly sweeping over everyone in the hall, finally settling on Haotian and Yaochi.

He took a deep breath, his voice low but clear: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should."

"Although," Haotian waved his hand, indicating that he still valued Huanglong's opinion.

"Your Majesty's idea of ​​showcasing the Heavenly Court's majesty through a grand event is certainly excellent. But may I ask, what does Your Majesty intend to offer to attract the great powers of the primordial world?"

Huanglong's voice was gentle, "Although the Heavenly Court has been rebuilt, its reputation is not prominent. Without something of sufficient weight to support it, what makes those powerful beings from the primordial eras think they can attend the gathering?"

Haotian frowned slightly, and Yaochi also seemed to be deep in thought.

Huang Long continued, "In the primordial world, strength reigns supreme, and interests come first. If the Heavenly Court wants to demonstrate its authority, it must make those quasi-saints at the pinnacle of the primordial world willingly attend the meeting."

"Otherwise, if the ones who come are Golden Immortals, Taiyi, or Daluo, it will lower the status of the Heavenly Court."

Upon hearing this, Yuanfu Immortal Lord and the others in the main hall looked grim, but they had to admit that what Huanglong said was true.

This is the first time the entire Heavenly Court has held such a grand event. If no Quasi-Saints or Great Powers are present, what dignity will the Heavenly Court have in front of all living beings in the prehistoric world?