Transmigrating into Haotian, ruling the Three Pure Ones and pacifying the primordial world.

Quasi-Saint!

These two words are renowned throughout the primordial world. In the eyes of these sages, even if Yao Ji could attain the quasi-sage level, it would be impossible without several eons of arduous cultivation!

Haotian's decision was undoubtedly meant to imprison Yaoji under Peach Mountain forever!

The immortals watched in silence as Yang Tianyou transformed into a stone statue, standing quietly at the foot of Peach Mountain. Greenery appeared on his body, and peach trees quickly grew on Peach Mountain, forming a peach forest.

"Is my punishment acceptable, Senior Brother?" Haotian smiled gently.

For some reason, Zhunti suddenly felt a chill in his heart. This guy wouldn't even protect his own sister, so what would he do to other cultivators?

If word gets out about what happened today, all living beings in the prehistoric world will think that he forced the Heavenly Emperor too far and should be severely punished, which will ruin the reputation of their Western Sect!

"Reporting to Master, Chang'er, Liekai, and the others have completed their punishments and have been executed at the execution platform. Their souls have returned to the underworld."

"The injuries of the Maitreya Daoist are too severe to be carried into the Lingxiao Palace, lest it defile this place. He is being guarded by ten spirit officials and is currently outside the palace."

Kong Xuanjinpeng entered the hall and reported word by word, causing Zhunti's face to twitch.

Haotian nodded slightly: "You may join the ranks."

"Now that the Heavenly Emperor has finished his punishment, I will lead my disciples back to the mountain." Zhunti cupped his hands and was about to walk out.

"Wait!" A golden light instantly blocked Zhunti's path. Haotian's voice was icy cold. "You've acted so arrogantly in my Heavenly Court. Don't you intend to apologize before you leave?"

Zhunti looked grim. He took out three Bodhi seeds from his bosom and placed one in the hand of Yang Chan, who had already fallen into a deep sleep and still had tear stains on her eyes. The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden held Yang Chan and bowed to Zhunti.

He tossed another one to Bo Huang and handed the third to Long Ji: "Master Uncle was too hasty earlier, please don't take offense, Junior Nephew!"

Long Ji smiled gracefully, bowed, and accepted the gift with both hands raised, saying, "This disciple dares not accept such praise, thank you very much, Senior Uncle!"

The immortals were filled with envy; this Daoist aura was truly from a Bodhi seed of saintly caliber!

Haotian chuckled and said, "You're quite sensible."

When Zhunti lowered his head, his face contorted uncontrollably for a moment. "Are you scolding me like a junior?"

I will endure!

"Senior brother is taking his junior disciple Maitreya back to the mountain, but the journey is too long. I will escort you on your way, so that you can also enjoy the experience of receiving your senior brother."

As soon as Haotian finished speaking, Zhunti's face turned pale with fear. No!

The golden light lashed out, and the immortals heard a crisp slap followed by a scream.

Today, everyone in Heaven saw a shooting star fly across the Heavenly Court and head directly towards the Western Continent.

With a loud "boom," dust billowed up from Mount Sumeru, and countless temples and pavilions were shattered. Just as Jieyin got up, another mark appeared next to the giant human-shaped crater.

……

"Do any of you gentlemen have anything else to beat up?"

Zhulong trembled, his lips quivering as he said, "Your Majesty, the Sage Zhunti has not yet returned the dragons he captured!"

There was a momentary pause in the atmosphere. Haotian was taken aback, then smiled helplessly: "I acted too quickly and forgot about this matter."

"Ao Guang, after the court session, you may go to Mount Sumeru in person and say that you are acting on my orders to have them return all the creatures that I have coerced, lured, and plundered from the East. Otherwise, don’t blame my Heavenly Army for flattening Mount Sumeru."

"I obey the Emperor's decree!" Ao Guang trembled slightly and quickly accepted the order.

Haotian withdrew his gaze and remained silent, then, following Taibai Jinxing's shout, "Dismiss the court!"

The immortals bowed, and the Heavenly Emperor and Empress, surrounded by fairies, disappeared into the Lingxiao Palace.

Only then did the immortals wipe the cold sweat from their foreheads. Even Bai Ze and Tu Shan exhaled a breath of turbid air, and their pale faces began to recover.

Kunpeng was still shaken: "His Majesty's thoughts are becoming increasingly unfathomable."

"Just be a good subject. Your Majesty is the Heavenly Emperor, in charge of all affairs in the Three Realms. As long as we don't have any other thoughts, Your Majesty will always protect the Heavenly Court." Bai Ze said, having served as a subject in the same palace for several eons.

"Yes." Kunpeng was startled. His Majesty had his own thoughts, which were beyond their comprehension!

After giving instructions to the Netherworld gods around him, Zhen Yuanzi gracefully walked out of the hall, his sleeves fluttering. As he passed Kunpeng, he glanced at him and said, "Peak Quasi-Saint, fellow Daoist's cultivation speed is quite fast!"

"It is all thanks to Your Majesty's virtuous rule that we have the fortune to accelerate our cultivation!" Kunpeng cupped his hands toward the throne, his tone extremely humble.

Zhen Yuanzi chuckled, stroked his beard, gave Kunpeng a meaningful look, and strode out.

Seeing Prince Kong Xuan, Princess Longji, and the others hurrying out of the hall, Zhen Yuanzi shook his head with a smile. They are young people after all, and they can't keep their composure!

Venus greeted from afar: "Greetings, Sage Zhenyuan. Your Majesty and the Empress invite you to a meeting at the Jade Pool Immortal Realm."

"Alright, lead the way," Zhen Yuanzi said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Longji and the others hurriedly said, "Father and Mother are at Yaochi, let's go too."

Venus smiled as he looked at the princesses and princes, and bowed in agreement.

……

The Jade Pool Wonderland was shrouded in ethereal mist, with the babbling of springs. Haotian sat quietly in the Jade Pool, watching Taibai Jinxing lead a group of people in.

"Father, Mother, and Zhenyuan Saint have something to discuss, so I'll come back later!" Longji bowed to the three of them and then entered the inner hall.

Before Zhen Yuanzi could speak, a young man rushed over, looking flustered. He quickly composed himself upon seeing Zhen Yuanzi and said, "Your subject greets Father Emperor, Mother Empress, and Saint Zhen Yuanzi."

"Longji and the others are in the back hall. You can go there first."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I take my leave!"

Watching Xuan Tian leave in a hurry, Hao Tian smiled and said, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, fellow Daoist."

Zhen Yuanzi chuckled: "Family ties, what is there for this humble Taoist to laugh at? On the contrary, I congratulate Your Majesty; it won't be long before we see the Eldest Princess successfully attain enlightenment!"

"Fellow Daoist, you actually trust Yunhua so much?" Yaochi asked with a surprised expression.

"It's not that I believe the Princess, it's that I believe His Majesty," Zhen Yuanzi said with a light laugh. "We've known each other for so many years, and I believe I understand His Majesty's actions to some extent. Even if His Majesty dislikes the Princess's union with a mortal, he would only punish her in private. Why punish her in front of all the immortals?"

"His Majesty always thinks a hundred steps ahead before taking a single step, even surpassing Fellow Daoist Fuxi. Today, the punishment has spread throughout the Three Realms, and His Majesty is also intentionally warning the people of the Primordial World."

Haotian put away his smile: "Fellow Daoist, don't you think I'm putting righteousness before family?"

"Your Majesty would not do that," Zhen Yuanzi said solemnly. "Although we often say that Heaven is ruthless and treats all things as straw dogs, Your Majesty would not do such a thing. You have compassion for the disciples of the three religions, let alone your own sister."

"Fellow Daoist, your insight is so profound!" Haotian praised.

"I do not establish a great sect, but only govern the local immortals, city gods, and earth gods, so I can naturally see things clearly." Zhen Yuanzi sighed, "Your Majesty and the two sages, Taiqing and Yuqing, are really worrying too much about the Jie Sect."

Yaochi's eyes flickered slightly. Zhen Yuanzi, no wonder he is valued by his senior brother!

"Your Majesty, rest assured, Her Majesty Pingxin is unaware of this matter. She only instructed me not to say anything more." Zhen Yuanzi finished his tea and smiled gently. "I deduced this after talking with my old friend Hongyun."

Haotian chuckled, "Your friendship is still as good as ever!"

"Tell me, is the underworld ready?"