Simulating the primordial era? That's way too extreme.

Chapter 69 Rebellion Against Heaven!

[In the 369th year of the Demon Calendar, during the 10th cycle of the first period, Ao Guang received an official title from Xuandu and began his career as a minor chieftain in a corner of the East Sea.]

[In the next period, Ao Guang, in the name of the True Dragon, governed the aquatic creatures with impartiality and achieved remarkable results, thus earning a promotion.]

[Another stroke of luck, another rise...]

Although Xuan Du was very wary of Ao Guang's status, he couldn't help but acknowledge Ao Guang's achievements as an official.

Unlike the ignorant old dragons under his command, Ao Guang, as the crown prince of the true dragon clan, was not just a figurehead. His abilities were already outstanding among his clan, and after being influenced by you for a long time on Shouyang Mountain, his abilities and vision have risen several levels.

Therefore, once he got the opportunity to enter politics, promotion through accumulated merit was inevitable!

Therefore, Xuan Du was in a difficult position. He knew that Ao Guang's promotion would inevitably lead to changes, but Ao Guang himself had not shown any problems. With such merits, Xuan Du had no choice but to promote him.

As Ao Guang's official position rose higher and higher, his followers naturally increased as well. A motley crew of people, drawn by self-interest, gathered, and Ao Guang generously promoted them, leading to a surge in the number of dragons holding official positions...

Finally, feeling Ao Guang's growing strength, and knowing that his old dragon clan's power was bound to change in the future, Xuan Du grew increasingly anxious. Finally, he remembered the words you left him years ago.

"...You're a weak person..."

Xuan Du repeated these words over and over, his usually gentle gaze gradually turning cold and sharp. Since that's the case, then he would no longer be weak...

In the 369th year of the Demon Calendar, during the 11th year of the Fifth Cycle, the Great Chieftain of the Human Race, Xuandu, arrested several dragon chieftains who had oppressed the aquatic tribes and publicly questioned Ao Guang about their appropriate punishment.

[Ao Guang dared not vouch for the crime, only saying that he would uphold justice. Xuan Du readily agreed and ordered Ao Guang to personally escort the wicked dragon to the Heavenly Court's Demon-Slaying Platform.]

[It is fate; the three dragons' blood stains the Demon-Slaying Platform!]

[In the next phase, Xuandu captured five more dragons and ordered Ao Guang to escort them to the Heavenly Court.]

[It is fate; the blood of the five dragons stains the Demon-Slaying Platform!]

[In the next period, Xuandu captured four more turtles...]

[Xuan Du will no longer compromise or gradually promote ideological indoctrination; instead, he will take a hard line and take decisive action!]

[Initially, Xuandu only arrested lawless aquatic creatures, then ordered Ao Guang to escort them.]

[From now on, a thorough investigation will be conducted. Anyone involved in the revival of old ideas will be arrested and convicted. If not sentenced to death by beheading, they will be imprisoned.]

[Since the dragons were already related by blood, Xuandu went berserk, beginning to implicate and punish others!]

[In the 370th year of the Demon Calendar, the Xuan Du finally launched a thorough investigation into the entire East Sea aquatic race. Those guilty were beheaded, and the innocent were imprisoned, causing chaos and fear among the aquatic race...]

[Severe punishment for minor offenses and implication of the innocent—Xuan Du's perverse actions finally provoked resistance from the vast majority of the aquatic races of the East Sea. Even many humans and demons of the Eastern Wilderness felt that Xuan Du was truly insane, and thus sympathized with the aquatic races while blaming Xuan Du.]

"The Emperor really made the wrong choice in selecting Xuandu..."

[Words and whispers abound, and the situation gradually slips from Xuandu's grasp...]

The situation on Shouyang Mountain is chaotic.

Even in the Thirty-Three Heavens, your situation is not optimistic!

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[Because you rose to power in the Eastern Wilderness and Eastern Sea, and then suddenly ascended to the Heavenly Court, you have no foundation in this new environment. You only have the title of Emperor who advises on military affairs, but in reality, most heavenly officials don't really pay you any attention.]

[Firstly, your cultivation level is low, making you seem easy to bully; secondly, you were promoted too quickly, rising from a mere chieftain to become the successor of the Heavenly Emperor, leading everyone to believe you are nothing more than a sycophant...]

[And so, the number one treacherous minister of Heaven, the Sun Star Lord, began to put on airs towards you!]

[The Sun Star Lord, your master in your past life, now sees you as a "rebellious villain" and deliberately opposes you.]

[So, your opportunistic expansion and power grab in the Eastern Wilderness, though ignored by Di Jun, was seen by this Heavenly Emperor's number one loyal dog as blatant treason!]

How could he possibly give you a friendly look?

[With the Sun Star Lord leading the charge against you, the other high-ranking celestial officials naturally followed suit... Before long, you hadn't accomplished much in governing the Heavenly Court, but you certainly had plenty of pent-up frustration!]

At this moment, you can't help but feel a pang of nostalgia for your previous life. Although the situation was difficult back then, the freedom in the primordial world was immense. You could form alliances through marriage with the Ancestral Witches, and you could also bring the three ancient races onto your war machine. The human race of your own Shouyang Mountain was absolutely loyal.

Unlike now, Chun Chun is being bullied in Heaven!

[But the path I chose was my own. In this life, I've already subtly manipulated the three ancient races, and I haven't even touched Mount Buzhou in the Central Plains yet, which is controlled by the Twelve Ancestral Witches.]

The humans of Shouyang Mountain were also unable to offer any help to me, who was far away in the Heavenly Court...

"I wonder, how is Xuan Du?"

You've started to miss Xuandu and the human race. You've left them a suitable team; I wonder if they'll adapt.

Whatever you're reminiscing about, whatever you're reflecting on, time just keeps passing by, day by day...

As time passed, the process of the Heavenly Emperor's abdication continued step by step, and your position of power grew ever higher!

[In the 369th year of the Demon Calendar, the Eighth Cycle and the Fourth Cycle have been bestowed with military authority, allowing the command of the elite forces of the Witch Clan.]

[In the 369th year of the Demon Calendar, during the Sixth Cycle, you received the Jade Tablet. Heavenly decrees require your approval before they can be issued.]

[In the 370th year of the Demon Calendar, the Heavenly Emperor, along with his wife and children, has retired to the small island of Tanggu in the East Sea, retiring from worldly affairs and enjoying the pleasures of life. The only thing missing before he formally abdicates in your favor is the grand abdication ceremony!]

[But you feel no joy at all, because even if you became the Heavenly Emperor, you'd likely be unable to accomplish anything under the manipulation of these various discontented celestial officials.]

[This Heavenly Emperor position is practically meaningless...]

Numbly repeating meaningless political discussions, you can't help but laugh at yourself: you once wanted to usurp the Heavenly Emperor's power, but now that you're half the Heavenly Emperor, you're the one being usurped by your ministers.

How to break this deadlock? There's no way to break it!

You know perfectly well that when you agreed to immediately begin the abdication process, your current situation was already predetermined.

I'm tired. Let's destroy it.

You closed your eyes helplessly...

The date for the abdication ceremony was thus set, and the Heavenly Court began preparations. Festive decorations were hung everywhere, and the magnificent abdication platform was constructed; everything seemed like a dream.

[Even you yourself seem like a dream.]

On this day, you were dressed in your imperial robes, made to look exceptionally magnificent, by the help of your celestial maidens. Yet, your expression was utterly dazed, as if you were dreaming.

"Your Majesty, the carriage is ready!"

A young celestial official respectfully stepped forward and knelt down. In the eyes of these ordinary celestial officials, there was no power struggle; you were not a puppet, but the new celestial emperor who was about to ascend the throne.

【"Thanks."】

You suddenly thanked the minor celestial official, which seemed out of place, and then, under his trembling guidance, boarded the golden chariot that symbolized the Heavenly Emperor…

The Heavenly Emperor's golden chariot slowly made its way towards the altar of abdication. Amidst the varied gazes of the thousands of celestial officials and commoners attending the ceremony, the chariot arrived at the edge of the altar.

[You got off the car and ascended the platform for receiving the abbot's vows. Dijun had been waiting for you there for a while. Seeing that you had finally arrived, he smiled gently and said that he would be leaving everything to you from now on, as he was going to the Tanggu Sanatorium to retire.]

You forced a smile, thinking to yourself: You definitely don't think that way...

[At the Emperor's command, the abdication ceremony began!]

[First, there are various artistic performances to whet the appetite, and then the main event begins.]

The Sun Star Lord presented a jade seal, which was none other than the Heavenly Emperor's Imperial Seal, the most direct symbol of the Heavenly Emperor's power.

According to the ceremony, the Sun Star Lord should hand over the jade seal to the Heavenly Emperor, who will then personally bestow it upon you, thus officially assuming the throne.

[In fact, that's exactly what happened. As per custom, the Sun Star Lord presented the jade seal to the Heavenly Emperor, who then personally handed it to you, thus completing the ceremony...]

But just as everything seemed to have settled, the Sun God suddenly snatched the jade seal from your hand. To your and the other celestial beings' utter bewilderment, the Sun God knelt, holding the seal, and wept bitterly!

[He declared: He will always be the Heavenly Emperor's loyal dog, and the Heavenly Court will always be the Heavenly Emperor's Heavenly Court. No one in the Heavenly Court will recognize this abdication!]

[Then, amidst the uproar, a group of "demon chieftains" rushed onto the abdication platform, dragged the bewildered you to the ground, stripped you of your crown robes, and cursed you as they did so, claiming that the people had long been fed up with your noble status and that today they would reclaim all power.]

[Your heart skipped a beat. Although you didn't understand why Di Jun would disregard the Sage and attack, you knew you were doomed. You roared, "I'll fight to the death!"]

Three Great Luo Golden Immortals, in their avatars, shot upwards from the top of your head and attacked the stunned "demon leaders," instantly killing them.

The coup d'état by the Sun Star Lord was also caught off guard, but he still took immediate action, displaying his full Great Luo cultivation level and fighting the three Great Luo incarnations to a near standstill.

[Moreover, the Great Luo Heavenly Officials quickly reacted and joined the battle. Under their combined assault, your three avatars were quickly pinned to the ground, and along with your true form, they were all captured.]

The resistance failed...

You weren't surprised by this; you simply lay on the ground, watching the Sun God's performance with great interest.

Having suppressed your and your three avatars' resistance, the Sun Star Lord wiped away a cold sweat, turned around, and returned the Imperial Seal to Emperor Jun's hands, shouting: "The Heavenly Emperor has been restored to the throne!"

The situation has completely erupted. Even a fool could see it was a coup. Now it's time to choose sides, but whose side should they take?

[A true immortal with no foundation, yet an unlucky fellow? Or a powerful celestial emperor who has ruled the universe for many years?]

"The Heavenly Emperor has been restored!"

Those who didn't want to be punished all knelt down and cried out!

"You have truly caused me great suffering!"

Emperor Jun sighed, ultimately unable to defy the will of the people, and was forced to return to the throne...

[It is fate; the Human Emperor's attempt to seize power failed, and the Heavenly Emperor has been restored to the throne!]

[It was fate. Xuan Du, who had been driven nearly mad on Shouyang Mountain, lost all reason upon hearing this news and gave the order: Let's all die together!]

"This is outrageous!"

[The Demon Calendar's 370th year brings the Three Cycles; Shouyang Mountain declares rebellion against Heaven!]

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(End of this chapter)