Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 115 [Heavenly Emperor Seal, Watching the Fire from the Shore] (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 115: Chapter 115 [Heavenly Emperor Seal, Watching the Fire from the Shore] (Please Subscribe)

Time passed unknownly, and Hao Tian, together with Yao Chi, ascended above the Nine Layers Heaven. He revealed a resplendent golden decree and proclaimed to all beings of the Primordial World: "By the edict of Daoist Ancestor, the great calamity has passed, and the Heavenly Court has collapsed. In consideration of the order of the Primordial World, Hao Tian and Yao Chi are hereby established as the new Heavenly Emperor and Heavenly Empress to govern the mountains and rivers and command all spirits. Heed this command with reverence!"

The decree embodied immeasurable power of the Heavenly Dao, for as soon as the words were spoken, the command followed. As Hao Tian read out the decree, his resounding voice immediately echoed in the ears of all creatures.

Heavenly Dao descended thousands of auspicious qi and myriad golden lotuses, rendering Hao Tian supremely divine and holy.

In the void, the power of the Heavenly Dao converged, transforming into nine auspicious Golden Dragons that orbited around Hao Tian, and a Seal emerged, bearing the destiny once held by the Heavenly Court.

The Heavenly Emperor Seal!

This object, neither Innate nor Acquired, was forged from the power of the Heavenly Dao, symbolizing the authority of the Heavenly Emperor. It was capable of mobilizing and commanding the remaining destiny of the Heavenly Court, furthermore, it could confer titles upon the gods, perfecting the order of the Heavenly Court.

With this Seal in hand, Hao Tian could enact Divine Enthronement in place of Heaven, exercising the authority belonging to the Heavenly Emperor.

"Hao Tian?"

"Who is that?"

Before this, many powerful beings had never heard the names of Hao Tian and Yao Chi, nor did they understand why the Daoist Ancestor would enrobe these two as the new Heavenly Emperor and Empress!

However, there were those who had visited the Purple Cloud Palace and listened to the Dao. Suddenly, they realized: "Hao Tian and Yao Chi, aren’t they the gate-keeping Dao boys of the Purple Cloud Palace?"

"Just mere Dao boys, even if they have deep ties with the Daoist Ancestor, how could they be qualified to govern the heavens and command all spirits, becoming the Heavenly Emperor and Empress of the Primordial World?"

For a moment, many powerful beings were in complete uproar, unable to accept that two Dao boys had instantaneously become the new Heavenly Emperor and Empress recognized by the Heavenly Dao!

The previous two Heavenly Emperors, Dong Wanggong and Emperor Jun, although not fully acknowledged by many, had undeniable status and power—you had to submit even if unwilling!

Both were Innate Sacred and outstanding among the Quasi-Saints, commanding countless Daluo underlings.

How could Hao Tian compare to them?

"Hao Tian!"

Ao Hong was grinding his teeth in anger. He did not expect that after the return of the Saints to the Primordial World, there had been no movements, but instead, Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun had appointed a Heavenly Emperor!

And this Heavenly Emperor, in times past, was just a youth guarding the gate of the Purple Cloud Palace!

Although he had never visited the Purple Cloud Palace himself, his companion Ji Meng was one of the three thousand guests of the palace. Through Ji Meng, he naturally learned of Hao Tian’s identity!

Not just him, Kunpeng, Gui Che, Grand Saint of Nine Spirits, Minghe Daoist, and other ambitious figures were all thrown off balance by this sudden turn of events.

Bai Ze was also in disbelief.

Not long ago, he had discussed with some Demon Gods to welcome back the child of the Demon Emperor from Taixu Heaven and, once the child achieved Quasi-Saint status, to have him crowned as the new Demon Emperor!

In the hearts of the Demon Clan, the Demon Emperor was the Heavenly Emperor, and the Heavenly Emperor was the Demon Emperor; they would naturally not accept that a youth who was a gatekeeper of the Purple Cloud Palace... suddenly became the Heavenly Emperor!

"Ridiculous!"

Bai Ze’s subordinates from the Demon Clan were itching to ascend to the Nine Layers Heaven immediately and scatter Hao Tian’s soul.

But out of fear for the Daoist Ancestor and consideration for recuperation and regeneration of their forces, Bai Ze still restrained those demons, choosing to wait and see if anyone would take action!

Regrettably...

Not a soul dared act!

Whether it was Ao Hong, Kunpeng, Ji Meng, Gui Che, Grand Saint of Nine Spirits, or Minghe Daoist, none dared to lightly defy the will of the Daoist Ancestor of the Purple Cloud Palace!

At least, they could not be the first to do so!

Ao Hong gazed at the Heavenly Court with a fierce grimace: "When virtue is insufficient for one’s position, disaster is certain to follow! The lesson of the Duke of the East is right before our eyes! I want to see, what strength does a mere Daoist boy like you possess to firmly hold the position of Heavenly Emperor?"

The Heavenly Emperor is a symbol of strength, it’s more than just a title. If, like the Duke of the East, one lacks sufficient strength, the position of Heavenly Emperor becomes the root of disaster and chaos.

"First, let’s test the waters!"

Those powers aspiring to the position of Heavenly Emperor, without prior agreement, all prepared to probe Hao Tian.

Xuanqing watched the myriad golden rays above the Nine Layers Heaven and couldn’t help but smile: "If the Duke of the East could do it, if Emperor Jun could do it, if Hao Tian can do it, who is to say that others cannot?"

Although he had the notion of having his incarnations take residence in the Heavenly Court, he did not intend to make a move on the Heavenly Court just yet; he planned to let Hao Tian suffer some more beatings first.

Things gained too easily are often not cherished; it is by providing aid in the direst need that one can reap the greatest benefits.

Of course, to sideline Hao Tian was not going to be an easy task; even if the Daoist Ancestor turns a blind eye to the matter, he must first gain the support of The Three Pure Ones.

He never forgot that he is a disciple of the Xuan Sect; whatever he plans to do, his foundation lies in the Xuan Sect, and only with the support of all three Saints of the Xuan Sect can his plans potentially... turn into reality!

Of course, if he could get the support of Nuwa and Houtu, then his plans would have a seventy percent certainty, and sidelining Hao Tian would no longer be just a pipe dream!

However, Nuwa remains detached from karma; aside from Fu Xi, she rarely cares about other things. Persuading Nuwa is genuinely not an easy task!

For Houtu, he has some degree of confidence.

Previously, he lacked sufficient cultivation and did not perceive the anomaly within the "Innate Thunder Pool", but after his breakthrough to the Daluo realm, he discovered the imprints belonging to Qiang Liang and Xi Zi within the Thunder Pond.

Clearly, they had left a contingency plan early on, to add to their assurance upon their return.

The Witch Clan are not foolish!

Without absolute certainty of overcoming this calamity, they would naturally leave behind contingencies for the future, especially with Zhu Jiuyin, such a wise advisor amongst them.

The Ancestor Witch of time, holding sway over the Time Great Dao, foresaw countless futures; this was no joke.

It was upon his ascension to Daluo that Xuanqing discovered this anomaly, but he kept silent about it to curry favor with Houtu, keeping an unspoken understanding!

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Meanwhile, The Three Pure Ones, upon returning to the Primordial World, also had a brief exchange. They were unwilling for Hao Tian to become the Heavenly Emperor, yet they could not defy the edicts of the Daoist Ancestor, so they took a stance of watching the fire from across the shore.

They neither targeted Hao Tian nor assisted him, letting those in the Primordial World with designs on the position of Heavenly Emperor test Hao Tian’s abilities for them!

When Xuanqing and others returned to Golden Turtle Island, the Tongtian Sect Master had already been waiting for a long time.

He looked towards his many disciples: "The Daoist Ancestor has decreed that Hao Tian should reestablish the Heavenly Court, you must all be aware of this! Among you, is there anyone wishing to join the Heavenly Court, to cultivate with the help of its destiny, and to obey Hao Tian’s commands?"

Upon hearing this, Duobao and others immediately shook their heads. The Heavenly Court, presided over by Emperor Jun, oppressed the Primordial World for numerous eons, and they had never considered joining it; now that it’s merely an empty shell... they are even less willing to wade into muddy waters!

The current Heavenly Court is akin to a blank slate. To restore it to its former state would require an unknown amount of time, and it would be better to quietly cultivate on Golden Turtle Island.

However, Xuanqing looked extremely interested: "I am quite interested in the Heavenly Court! Only, what interests me are those powers granted by the Heavenly Dao, not in obeying Hao Tian’s command!"

He spoke sincerely and openly: "To be frank, I wish for several of my incarnations to join the Heavenly Court, and gradually sideline this Heavenly Emperor Hao Tian! To make the Heavenly Court, our Xuan Sect and the Chan Sect’s Heavenly Court!"

"I ask for master’s assistance!"

Xuanqing did not hide his intentions, understanding that without the help of The Three Pure Ones, it would be impossible to fool Hao Tian, the Heavenly Emperor. Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun, now merged with the Heavenly Dao, would most likely not pay attention to these trifles...

Otherwise, on the original timeline, Hao Tian would not have remained mediocre for so long.

Not until he forcibly ordered the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect to join the Heavenly Court and submit to him, and after being humiliated by Yuanshi Tianzun, did he seek Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun’s help!

Hence, Xuanqing could conclude, as long as Hao Tian does not detect anything amiss and does not run to the Purple Cloud Palace to complain, the Daoist Ancestor will not interfere with matters of the Heavenly Court!

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