Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect
Chapter 175 - 172 [Authority Transforms, Primordial Nine Qi] (Request for Subscription)

Chapter 175: Chapter 172 [Authority Transforms, Primordial Nine Qi] (Request for Subscription)

Xuanqing calmly awaited at Kunlun Mountain. Before long, Huang Long Zhenren brought Guang Chengzi back to Yuxu Palace. However, Guang Chengzi’s face was filled with confusion.

He didn’t understand. Didn’t Yuanshi Tianzun assign him to instruct the Human Emperor and earn merit?

Why then did Huang Long Zhenren suddenly call him back from Xuanyuan’s side?

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Guang Chengzi’s baffled face and slowly said, "Guang Chengzi, I have foreseen that the struggle for the throne of the Human Emperor may provoke the Red Dust Tribulation, which is detrimental to your cultivation. Concerning the matter of instructing the Human Emperor, you need not be involved. I will find another way to seek an opportunity of Heavenly Dao Merit for you!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Guang Chengzi couldn’t help but show a hint of shock, "The Red Dust Tribulation, how can this be? Master, will Xuanyuan encounter disaster?"

Although he was somewhat prideful, he had been very serious in instructing Xuanyuan, sincerely treating him as a disciple.

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded, "He is the Human Emperor chosen by the Heavenly Mandate. He cannot escape from the tribulation. But with the protection of Heavenly Dao, he should not have to worry about his life!"

"However..."

"Currently, you have not yet cut off the Three Corpses, and under the pull of Karmic Entanglement, it’s possible that you might be involved in the mortal killing tribulation!"

"That’s why I called you back to the mountain to seek another piece of merit for you!"

For those chosen by Heavenly Mandate, turning misfortune into fortune and transforming trials into blessings is common. However, those around them can easily be swept into disasters.

And without the protection of the Heavenly Mandate, they won’t have such good fortune!

"What about Xuanyuan?"

It must be said, Guang Chengzi was very responsible. After hearing about obtaining other merits from Yuanshi Tianzun, his face did not show much joy... but instead, he furrowed his brows with concern for Xuanyuan’s path as the Human Emperor!

"Rest assured!"

"Xuanyuan will have someone else to instruct him!"

Yuanshi Tianzun spoke calmly and slowly, "I plan to use this opportunity to split the Hao Tian Authority and seek a Great Emperor position for you and Taiyi!"

Upon hearing this, Guang Chengzi shook his head, "Disciple does not desire the Great Emperor position. I earnestly request that Master continues to allow me to shoulder the responsibility of instructing the Human Emperor! If disaster strikes, then find a way to avoid it; how else could one achieve greatness?"

"To dodge the Heavenly Mandate, to avoid Karmic Entanglement, one might escape for a moment, but can one avoid it for a lifetime?"

"Disciple sincerely asks for Master’s fulfillment!"

Guang Chengzi’s gaze was extremely firm: "Disciple does not need any help from Master, nor will I involve my fellow brothers. I only ask that, should I perish in this tribulation, Master would grant passage for me to be reborn into the Chan Sect!"

"Naïve child!"

Yuanshi Tianzun was somewhat moved and immediately nodded, "Alright! I shall grant your wish!"

"Master, please reconsider!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing urgently spoke out to persuade him. If Guang Chengzi willingly entered the tribulation, wouldn’t his conversation with Yuanshi Tianzun have been in vain?

"I am well aware!"

Yuanshi Tianzun spoke in an indisputable tone, "I know your concerns. For this tribulation of the Human Emperor, I will not let the other disciples intervene! Even if Guang Chengzi perishes, at most, I will ask Houtu Daoist for a favor!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Guang Chengzi hurriedly gave thanks.

Seeing this, Xuanqing could not say much else. Since Yuanshi Tianzun had spoken thus, to speak further would be disrespectful of Guang Chengzi’s Dao Heart!

It has to be said, apart from being somewhat proud, Guang Chengzi was actually very similar to Fu Xi; both were the stubborn type who knew the dangers but still chose to walk towards them.

"Rest assured!"

Suddenly, a confident light flashed in Yuanshi Tianzun’s eyes: "Having Guang Chengzi instruct the Human Emperor does not conflict with drawing Hao Tian into the tribulation!"

"Let’s go!"

"Accompany me to meet Hao Tian. Nan Ji and Taiyi will also come along!"

As for Guang Chengzi, having received Yuanshi Tianzun’s approval, he descended Kunlun Mountain once again.

Of course, Yuanshi Tianzun wouldn’t actually disregard Guang Chengzi’s life and death. He temporarily bestowed the Heavenly Dao Treasure "All Heavens Congratulatory Clouds" for protection.

With this treasure, a bit of Tribulation Qi and Red Dust Karmic Entanglement wouldn’t be enough to claim Guang Chengzi’s life.

It wasn’t long before Nan Ji, Taiyi, and Xuanqing, along with Yuanshi Tianzun, arrived at the Heavenly Court.

"Greetings to Elder Brother Yuanshi!"

Hao Tian hurriedly came out to greet them. Although he was aware that Yuanshi Tianzun somewhat looked down upon him, the younger brother, the due respect for a Saint still could not be neglected.

However, he was very curious, why would Xuanqing, a direct disciple of the Jie Sect, follow Yuanshi Tianzun, a Saint of the Chan Sect, to the Heavenly Court?

Seeing this, Xuanqing took the initiative to explain: "Red lotus, white lotus, and green lotus leaves, the Three Teachings originally came from the same family. Back when I studied on Kunlun Mountain, I also learned some of the Chan Sect’s teachings. In a sense, the second elder can be considered half a teacher to me!"

"Hao Tian Unclex does not need to be concerned!"

With these words, he was both showing goodwill towards Yuanshi Tianzun and signalling to Hao Tian that the relationship among The Three Pure Ones was much better than he imagined.

Don’t have any malicious ideas!

"So it is!"

Upon hearing this, Hao Tian nodded, and then turned to Yuanshi Tianzun, "I wonder what guidance Elder Brother Yuanshi has for gracing the Heavenly Court with his holy presence?"

"Guidance, I dare not claim it!"

Yuanshi Tianzun’s expression remained unchanged, not putting Hao Tian, this Heavenly Emperor, in his eyes at all: "I’m aware the Heavenly Emperor wishes to expand the influence of the Heavenly Court among the Human Race, using the Human Race’s fortune to bolster the fortune of the Heavenly Court. I came here to propose a transaction with the Heavenly Emperor!"

"What deal?"

Hao Tian was immediately intrigued.

As for the dismissive tone in Yuanshi Tianzun’s words, he chose to selectively ignore it.

Even if he was dissatisfied, he couldn’t possibly do anything to Yuanshi Tianzun, a Saint... So, it was better to act as though he had heard nothing and saw nothing!

"The mentor to the Human Emperor!"

Yuanshi Tianzun’s eyes were profound as he slowly spoke: "My disciple Guang Chengzi has already accepted the future Human Emperor as his pupil, establishing a mentor-disciple causality!"

"However, if the Heavenly Emperor is willing to pay for two Great Emperor positions, I can promise to let the Heavenly Court also participate in the merit of mentoring the future Human Emperor!"

Within the Heavenly Court, there is currently only Hao Tian as the Heavenly Emperor, but the Emperor Authority can be continuously divided. For example, when Xuanqing’s Plague Dao incarnation entered the Heavenly Court, Hao Tian, in order to win over his Plague Dao incarnation, directly promised a "Plague Great Emperor" position.

"Two Great Emperor positions?"

Hao Tian furrowed his brows upon hearing this: "Yuanshi elder brother, aren’t you asking for a lion’s share!"

"Not willing?"

Yuanshi Tianzun’s expression remained unchanged, as if he had completely grasped Hao Tian’s situation: "Then forget it! With me here, don’t even think about getting any other chances to meddle with the Human Race!"

Saying so, he turned around, ready to leave.

"Agreed!"

Hearing this, Hao Tian’s face turned dark, but he still gritted his teeth and accepted!

He knew that with The Three Pure Ones around, the idea of leveraging the fortune of the Human Race to strengthen the fortune of the Heavenly Court was nothing but a pipe dream...

Now that Yuanshi Tianzun had made a concession on his own, even though it meant paying for two Great Emperor positions, it was still worth it!

Originally, he was worried that Yuanshi Tianzun might have some schemes in play, but since the disciple of Chan Sect, Guang Chengzi, had already confirmed a mentor-disciple relationship with the future Human Emperor... Yuanshi Tianzun would not use his most favored disciple as bait, right?

"Good!"

Yuanshi Tianzun immediately nodded in satisfaction.

Seeing this, Hao Tian took out the Heavenly Emperor Seal immediately. Using his own Heavenly Emperor Authority, he separated two strands of Great Emperor Authority that emitted a profound aura.

Yuanshi Tianzun also kept his promise, telling Hao Tian Guang Chengzi and Xuanyuan’s whereabouts, and allowed the Heavenly Court to send one person to join Guang Chengzi in mentoring Xuanyuan.

Afterward, he directly proceeded to infuse the two strands of Emperor Authority into Nanji and Taiyi.

Then, Yuanshi Daluo Heaven manifested, Nine Heavens Divergence Nine Qi, with two strands of Primordial Ancestor Qi instantly merging into the Great Emperor Authorities of Nanji and Taiyi.

The Authorities granted by Hao Tian to the two, although carrying the title of Great Emperors of the Heavenly Court, in fact, had little actual power, but Yuanshi Tianzun didn’t care about this.

As long as Hao Tian had granted the Authorities, being a Heavenly Dao Saint himself, he naturally had myriad ways to help Nanji and Taiyi elevate and strengthen their Authorities.

Yuanshi Tianzun had also done considerable research on Divine Authorities. His Primordial Nine Qi could evolve into Shenxiao Nine Emperors, which were respectively the exalted Divine Yuqing True King everlasting Great Emperor, the Eastern Pure Blue Great Emperor, Nine Heavens Application Elemental Thunder Sound Universalizing Heavenly Venerate, Nine Heavens Thunder Ancestor Great Emperor, Supreme Pure Ziwei Emerald Jade Palace Taiyi Supreme Heavenly Emperor, Sixth Heavenly Abyss Emperor, Sixth Wave Heaven Master Emperor, Assistant-of-Great-Command True Monarch, and Nine Heavens Inquiry True Monarch!

With the blessing of the two strands of Primordial Ancestor Qi, the Authorities of Nanji and Taiyi were instantly elevated to Nanji Everlasting Great Emperor and Eastern Pure Blue Great Emperor.

High in status and heavy in authority!

Only slightly below that of Hao Tian, the Heavenly Emperor.

Nanji Everlasting Great Emperor held the authority to command thunder and lightning, summon wind and rain, harness ghosts and deities, and also controlled the pivotal mechanism of the fortune and misfortune of all things. Seated in authority over Shenxiao Mansion as the Divine Yuqing True King, he overall directed thirty-two heavens and eight regions, revered as the Saintly Heavenly Venerate of Tianyuan, able to save living beings amidst great calamities, universally enlightening sentient beings.

As for Taiyi True Master, who received the Authority of Eastern Pure Blue Great Emperor, he was overjoyed and couldn’t help but recite aloud: "All honor to the Supreme of ten directions, numerous as grains of sand. Spanning the universe in all its realms, universally saving gods and men. Amassing Qi for merit and virtue, together saving those in sin. Sinners truly deserve pity; now I speak of the wonderful scripture. Recite ceaselessly, with no break, ascend to heaven for grand fortune, hell’s suffering silenced. Flames turn to clear abodes, sword trees transform to mounts. Climbing to the splendid palaces above, entering the bright gates below. Difficult to transcend the Three Realms, directly ascending Yuanshi Heaven."

In an instant, brilliant divine light burst forth, the twenty-four layers of Hell appeared faintly visible, and the divine light showered down like a rain of light, seemingly intending to dispel all sins in the world.

Endowed with Authority, Taiyi True Master did not use it to advance his Cultivation to Quasi-Saint; rather, he expanded the limits of Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm even further.

In the Primordial times, besides Saints, which Cultivator was the strongest within a single realm—within the Golden Immortal Realm, it would be Xuanqing who opened the fourth realm of Daluo, whereas in the Taiyi Realm, it was Taiyi True Master whose incarnations spread across myriad constant sand worlds, branding his name upon All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds.

Both of them had broken the limits of a particular realm, existing beyond normal comprehension.

Hao Tian’s face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

He did not expect Yuanshi Tianzun to elevate the two Great Emperor positions in front of him and all the deities of Heavenly Court to a level almost on par with him.

Wasn’t this slapping his face?

However, this was not the end, Yuanshi Tianzun directly looked at Xuanqing and said: "Aren’t you the ancestor of Ghost Immortals, with Tribulation Ancestor Authority as well? Divide two strands of Authority for Nanji and Taiyi! I can gift you two strands of Primordial Ancestor Qi!"

"Yes!"

Xuanqing promptly nodded.

And at this moment, he understood why Yuanshi Tianzun brought him to the Heavenly Court!

He had his eye on his Authorities.

Nanji Everlasting Great Emperor may have the authority to harness thunder and lightning, ghosts and deities, but without the nod from Xuanqing, the Tribulation Ancestor and ancestor of Ghost Immortals, the other’s Authority would be nothing but nominal.

The same goes for the Eastern Pure Blue Great Emperor; without the Ghost Immortals’ ancestor and Tai Mountain Lord opening a convenient pathway, how could they seek to save the suffering and transcend the dead?

Understanding Yuanshi Tianzun’s intentions, Xuanqing immediately evolved two strands of Authority, enabling Nanji to command thunder, lightning, ghosts, and deities, and allowing Taiyi to transcend the dead in Hell.

After all, he was at no loss!

He was the Tribulation Ancestor and ancestor of Ghost Immortals - Nanji and Taiyi were just working for him.

After completing these, he eagerly looked towards Yuanshi Tianzun, for he was also greatly interested in the spoken Primordial Nine Qi.

It was the crystallization of Yuanshi Tianzun’s Great Dao, the origin of all things in heaven and earth, the Universe!

Endless in mysteries!

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