Primordial Era: The Sun Emperor

The Heavenly Court is no longer a lone force.

There are over 130 people at the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm alone.

There are hundreds of Taiyi Golden Immortals, making them one of the top forces in the prehistoric world.

Below Taiyi, there is not a single person.

But at this moment, apart from Taiyi, there is no one else who is truly top-tier in combat power.

Fortunately, he alone was enough to withstand many cultivators of the same realm.

He was already invincible in his realm, but in this life he became even stronger. He was able to fight against many cultivators of the same realm simply by crushing his own Great Dao.

Not to mention that he also holds the position of the Heavenly Emperor, and can rely on the power of the Heavenly Way.

If he were to add the top-grade innate spiritual treasures Hetu and Luoshu, as well as the innate supreme treasure Chaos Bell, he felt that he would be able to fight against the twelve ancestral witches of the same realm.

As for whether it's possible or not, I haven't tried it.

If the Ziwei Emperor were to enter the Hunyuan Realm, he would have allies and would be even less afraid of the Wu Clan.

The dozens of innate deities who had been recruited from Buzhou Mountain were now completely convinced.

Besides having all entered the realm of Great Luo Golden Immortals with the help of the Heavenly Court's fortune, they were also completely overwhelmed by Taiyi's domineering aura.

They witnessed the several acts of merit bestowed by Heaven.

Favored by Heaven, its prosperity rivals that of the Three Pure Ones.

On the throne of the Lingxiao Palace, Taiyi sat high above the courtiers, his golden eyes looking down upon them.

The holy figures stood on both sides, their starlight gleaming, creating a solemn atmosphere.

With the Ziwei Emperor absent, the Taibai Star Lord now stands at the head on the left, and the 365 star lords are arranged according to the positions of the stars in the celestial sphere, creating a magnificent and imposing sight.

The other deities are all arranged on the right, clearly distinguished.

Taiyi's gaze swept over the crowd, and his voice, as loud as the sun and as clear as a bell, spoke unhurriedly:

"When the Heavenly Court was first established, although its foundation was solid, it was nothing more than an empty shell. No matter how magnificent the palaces and pavilions were, without virtuous and capable people to fill the positions, they were ultimately just decorations."

"I wish to establish the Heavenly Court to govern all the heavens and myriad realms. The first priority is to build its structure and recruit talented individuals."

The gods were solemn and listened attentively.

"I entrust this matter to Taibai Xingjun for full authority." Taiyi's gaze fell on Taibai Xingjun.

Venus, the Star Lord, quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and bowed, saying, "Your subject is here! Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

Taiyi nodded slightly and continued, "The minimum cultivation level for those recruited is Golden Immortal. Those below the Golden Immortal level are of little use and need not be accepted. Furthermore, if any of you have talented individuals, you may recommend them directly to me."

"Yes," Taibai Xingjun replied respectfully.

The gods responded in unison, "We humbly obey Your Majesty's decree!"

"But cultivation level is merely the threshold; more important is character." Taiyi's voice suddenly turned deep, a cold glint flashing in his golden eyes as he said:

"Those of low character must not be accepted. My Heavenly Court is the legitimate ruler of the primordial world, not a place to harbor filth and depravity."

Those who are sycophantic, bully the weak and fear the strong, and have wicked intentions, no matter how high their cultivation level, will never be able to set foot in the Southern Heavenly Gate.

The gods in the hall nodded in agreement, some with expressions of approval.

"Let me make this clear from the start," Taiyi said, his gaze sweeping across the entire hall. "If anyone abuses their power for personal gain, bringing unworthy individuals into the Heavenly Court and corrupting its atmosphere, I will execute them without mercy, no matter who they are. The Heavenly Court may lack personnel, but it cannot accept mediocre ones."

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the hall became tense.

All the gods know that the Heavenly Emperor's words are law and not empty threats.

Taibai Xingjun, with a solemn expression, solemnly promised, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will conduct a rigorous selection process, ensuring that no one is left out and no one is of poor quality. All those who enter the Heavenly Court will be individuals of both virtue and talent, and will never disappoint Your Majesty."

Taiyi nodded in satisfaction, his tone softening slightly: "Taibai, I trust you to handle things."

Go now, this matter should be done sooner rather than later. In the primordial world, there are quite a few beings above the Golden Immortal level, and among them are many ambitious individuals.

The Heavenly Court gave them a stage to showcase their talents, and in return, they served the Heavenly Court, each getting what they needed.

"Your subject obeys the decree!" Venus bowed and withdrew.

Taiyi raised his eyes and looked out of the palace, his golden eyes reflecting endless clouds and starlight.

Then, with a flash, he disappeared from the imperial throne.

Upon arriving at Yaochi, the site of the imperial harem, it was found to be deserted.

The water of Yaochi Pool is as clear as jade, with no ripples.

The pond is surrounded by beautiful herbs and flowers, where birds fly about and auspicious air fills the air.

The lotus flowers in the pond are no ordinary lotuses; they are transformed from primordial water essence, blooming in twelve colors, each containing a primordial law.

The mist rose gently, like gauze or a veil, enveloping the entire Jade Pool in a hazy, ethereal atmosphere.

This place is not as majestic and solemn as the Lingxiao Palace, but it has a more tranquil and elegant atmosphere, which is refreshing.

Taiyi stood with his hands behind his back by the pond, his golden eyes slightly narrowed, as if waiting for something.

Suddenly, a thought struck him, and he looked up toward the direction of the Great Luo Heaven.

Someone is entrusting their position to another.

That direction... is the North Pole.

Taiyi's lips curled up slightly.

Ziwei has finally reached this point.

In the Ziwei Star Domain, the Ziwei Emperor sat cross-legged on the imperial throne in the Zichen Hall of the Zixiao Palace, his body surrounded by surging purple-gold imperial aura.

He sat cross-legged on a twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit, surrounded by flowing golden light that protected his primordial spirit.

A purple-gold Dao Fruit floated in front of him.

That was the Emperor Star Path he had cultivated throughout his life, which condensed the essence of the Ziwei Star Domain and, after countless years of nurturing, had finally become perfect and flawless.

Ziwei took a deep breath and looked into the depths of the Great Luo Heaven.

There, a position awaits him.

The Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven is one of the Four Emperors, holding a supreme position second only to the Heavenly Emperor.

The Ziwei star is the emperor star, and all the stars revolve around it. All the stars surround the Ziwei star, and this position seems to have been created for him by nature.

He closed his eyes, and the Dao Fruit slowly flew out, approaching that position.

However, just as he was about to reach the fruition stage, an invisible force bounced him back.

Ziwei frowned slightly and tried again, but to no avail.

He suddenly understood something.

Heavenly status and position are not ordinary things.

The Four Emperors' ranks are second only to the Heavenly Emperor, and to attain such a rank, one needs the Heavenly Emperor's approval.

Although this position exists in Heaven and Earth, the Heavenly Court has already been established, and the Heavenly Emperor's position has already been proven. The allocation of this position is now decided by the Heavenly Emperor.

Without the Heavenly Emperor's approval, even if one is perfectly suited to a position, there is no way to entrust one's destiny to the Heavenly Emperor.

Ziwei remained silent for a moment before withdrawing the Dao Fruit.

He opened his eyes and looked towards the Heavenly Court, a complex emotion flashing in his purple-gold eyes.

Above the Lingxiao Palace, the imperial throne was empty.

Taiyi is not here.

But Ziwei knew that the Heavenly Emperor would definitely be able to sense it.

Sure enough, a moment later, a voice rang out in his mind, as loud as the sun and the bell, carrying an undeniable majesty: "Granted."

There is only one word.

But as if a divine decree had descended to earth, the invisible barrier in the Great Luo Heaven vanished with a roar.

Ziwei was startled, and then bowed deeply: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Without further hesitation, he released the Dao Fruit once more.

This time, there were no more obstacles.

The purple-gold Dao Fruit and the Central Heaven North Pole Great Emperor's Fruit position merged perfectly, like a key inserted into a lock, fitting together seamlessly.

Deep within the Great Luo Heaven, a purple-gold pillar of light shot into the sky, piercing through the primordial world, passing through the thirty-three heavens, and illuminating the nine heavens and ten earths.

At this moment, the aura of Ziwei underwent a qualitative change.

The bottleneck of the Great Luo Golden Immortal was shattered, and the Daoist aura of the Primordial Golden Immortal flowed around him.

His body was reshaped in the light, and a purple-gold imperial robe was formed from nothingness. He wore a crown and held a jade tablet. Behind him, a phantom image of the North Star appeared.

That was his Dao Domain, the Emperor Star Dao Domain.

The Primordial Golden Immortal has been achieved.

At the same time, Heaven, sensing this, sent down golden light of merit, which poured into Ziwei's body.

His aura continued to rise, pushing from the early stage of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm all the way to the middle stage before slowly stopping.

Ziwei slowly opened her eyes, and endless stars were reflected in her purple-gold pupils.

He looked down at his hands, feeling the immense power within him, and a surge of indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.

After countless years of arduous cultivation, he finally attained the highest level of enlightenment and became a Primordial Golden Immortal.

From this day forward, he will not only be the Ziwei Star Lord, but also the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven, one of the Four Emperors, assisting the Heavenly Emperor in ruling all the stars in the heavens.

He rose and bowed solemnly towards the direction of the Heavenly Court.

"Your subject, Ziwei, kowtows in gratitude to the Heavenly Emperor."

On the shore of Yaochi, Taiyi withdrew his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He sensed Ziwei's success, and that the fortune of the Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven was intertwined with the fortune of the Heavenly Court, making it even stronger.

"Ziwei, you have not disappointed me."

Taiyi murmured to himself, then turned around, sat cross-legged, and waited for Ziwei to arrive.