Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 279 - 279 278 Emperor Dongji

279: Chapter 278 Emperor Dongji 279: Chapter 278 Emperor Dongji Dou Niu Palace, Lingxiao Palace.

The expressions of the Chan Sect Immortals were ever-changing, while the Jie Sect Immortals remained calm and composed.

Zhao Gongming even took the initiative to approach Ye Xuan for a chat.

Although his words seemed to be full of congratulations, they caused the eyebrows of the Chan Sect Immortals to furrow tightly.

Which Immortals present had not lived for hundreds of thousands of years?

Let’s not mention their Cultivation, having experienced many significant events between Heaven and Earth, their vision could be said to be extremely sharp.

They had already perceived that the Jie Sect was growing restless.

Ye Xuan was steady as a mountain, and he even shared laughs with Zhao Gongming, agreeing that he would definitely visit his Daoist site when he had time, thus drawing himself closer to the Jie Sect.

As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, and this was not without reason.

Ye Xuan understood very clearly: since he was in a life-and-death struggle with Yang Jian, and the Chan Sect regarded him as a formidable enemy, while the Jie Sect was eager to curry favor, it was a good chance for him to fish in troubled waters and get along with the Jie Sect.

Just as Zhao Gongming and Ye Xuan were engrossed in their conversation, the Jade Emperor finally returned.

But to everyone’s surprise, the Queen Mother, who seldom appeared in the Palace of the Polestar, followed beside the Jade Emperor, holding a Peach glimmering with Immortal Light.

This scene caused the brows of the Chan Sect Immortals to tighten even more, while the Jie Sect Immortals showed smiles on their faces.

Upon seeing the Peach in the Queen Mother’s hands, Ye Xuan’s eyelids twitched rapidly, although his demeanor remained composed.

“Ye Xuan, a Nine Thousand Year Old Peach is a treasure of the Heavenly Court, neither Wang Mu nor I are entitled to bestow it upon you.

However, we are within our rights to grant you this Three Thousand Year Old Peach,” said the Jade Emperor with a gentle voice.

“I thank Your Majesty and Queen Mother!” Ye Xuan responded with a faint smile, giving a Taoist bow.

From the start, Ye Xuan had never expected to receive a Nine Thousand Year Old Peach.

His real goal was the Three Thousand Year Old Peach in the hands of the Queen Mother, which was also key for him to achieve the Taiyi Golden Immortal rank.

A Fairy holding a Peach approached Ye Xuan until he took the Peach from the Fairy’s hands and placed it within the Sumeru Space.

“Your Majesty’s concern for this subject overwhelms me.

I am profoundly grateful and will dedicate myself entirely to the Heavenly Court until death,” Ye Xuan spoke with appreciation, already seeing the Heavenly Court as his greatest treasure trove once he made significant progress in his Cultivation.

“Your Majesty, I have suffered serious injuries and must take my leave now,” Ye Xuan, having received what he wanted, felt no need to exchange insincere pleasantries with the Jade Emperor and was ready to take his leave.

“Wait!” the Jade Emperor called out with authority before Ye Xuan could depart, causing Ye Xuan to start and turn back to look at him, wondering what trick the old Jade Emperor had up his sleeve.

“Ye Xuan, you possess profound Cultivation, and you have represented our Heavenly Court in battle against Yang Jian, proving your Daoist Skill reaches to the heavens.

The title of True Monarch who Subdues Demons and Manifests Sanctity is truly unworthy of you.

On this day of your return to the Heavenly Court, I intend to bestow upon you a new title,” proclaimed the Jade Emperor with a stern and solemn face, his voice echoing throughout the Palace of the Polestar.

The group of Immortals watched indifferently, their gazes cold.

Ye Xuan’s brows furrowed.

He did not believe the Jade Emperor would be so kind, suspecting the old fox might be brewing some cunning plan.

“Since the Ancient Heavenly Court was shattered, Wang Mu and I have re-established the court, tirelessly day after day for tens of thousands of years.

Now that you, Ye Xuan, have demonstrated Daoist Skill that touches the heavens as a great ability of our Heavenly Court, you ought to be granted the title of Emperor Dongji and reside in Weiyang Palace,” the Jade Emperor declared with majesty.

As the Jade Emperor’s authoritative voice filled the room, an Immortal Official bearing a green Emperor’s Robe approached Ye Xuan, and at the same time, a golden Token rose in the Palace of the Polestar.

The words “Emperor Dongji,” transformed into blinding golden light, spread out in all directions to Heaven and Earth.

Enthronement!

Suddenly, the Investiture of the Gods scroll appeared in the Jade Emperor’s hands, not waiting for a chance for the group of Immortals to interject; the Jade Emperor took up a golden pen, wrote Ye Xuan’s name, and directly stamped the title into the Investiture of the Gods.

“Emperor Dongji, will you not hasten to accept the decree?” the Jade Emperor said with a smile.

“Your Majesty, this cannot be!” the group of immortals suddenly came to their senses, all of them speaking out in shock.

“Jade Emperor, the position of a Heavenly Court Emperor is of paramount importance.

Although Ye Xuan’s Daoist magical powers are exceptional, how could he possibly be qualified to take on the role of Emperor Dongji?” Changsheng Immortal Venerable said with tightly furrowed brows.

“Your Majesty, since the establishment of the Heavenly Court, there have only ever been three Emperors, all of whom have the cultivation of Daluo Golden Immortals and are revered by all beings of the Three Realms.

If Daoist Ye were to assume the title of Emperor Dongji, I fear that the beings of the Three Realms would all feel discontent,” Minister Wen advised gravely.

As two great immortals from the Heavenly Court spoke up, the rest of the immortals also voiced their agreement, clearly finding the situation utterly fantastical.

Even though Ye Xuan’s Daoist magical powers were exceptional, and he had even matched Yang Jian in a draw, the title of Emperor Dongji was no small matter—it was a title that sat equal with the Ancient Twelve Golden Immortals.

Alas, no matter how the group of immortals advised, the Jade Emperor remained unmoved, his attitude becoming even more rigid.

“I, as the ruler divinely appointed by Heaven and the Three Realms, decree by what is known as ‘the golden words’.

I have already inscribed Ye Xuan’s name as Emperor Dongji on the Investiture of the Gods, how could it possibly be changed on a whim?”

“This matter is thus settled; there’s no need for further persuasion.”

Having said this, the Jade Emperor rose from his throne and left the Lingxiao Palace without giving the immortals any opportunity to refute.

At this moment.

Ye Xuan’s face was dark, and as he watched the Jade Emperor’s receding figure, a chilling light flickered in his eyes.

Emperor Dongji?

What a grand title, indeed.

To think that he, Ye Xuan, would assume such a divine position—none of the immortals had anticipated it, and Ye Xuan himself was caught off guard.

However, Ye Xuan was far from overjoyed, for he clearly understood that if he had the cultivation of a Daluo Golden Immortal, then such a title would be acceptable.

But at his current state in the Taiyi Realm, becoming Emperor Dongji would certainly lead to discontent among various immortals and demons.

Fame has always been a double-edged sword, and this Ye Xuan understood very well; this was nothing but the Jade Emperor’s scheme to use a borrowed knife.

But now what was done could not be undone, and even if Ye Xuan wanted to refuse, it was too late.

He could only swallow his grievances, bitter as coptis, without a word.

Ye Xuan turned and left, not stopping a moment longer in the Lingxiao Palace.

Since the Jade Emperor wanted to kill him, he was no easy target himself.

Let’s see whose schemes are more ingenious.

…

A single stone can generate a thousand ripples.

As the news of the Jade Emperor’s investiture spread throughout the Three Realms, immortals and demons alike began to discuss the matter.

Those with weaker cultivation merely listened to the gossip, but there were also almighty beings that harbored disdain for Ye Xuan.

Regardless, the fact that Ye Xuan became Emperor Dongji was now an established outcome.

His fame rose dramatically, and he became well-known among all beings of the Three Realms.

In the Luanyun Palace.

The hall stood without a ceiling, the sky full of stars.

Ye Xuan was seated cross-legged in the Luanyun Palace.

Bathed in the endless starlight, he appeared pure and untainted, exuding a transcendent and otherworldly charm.

A peach appeared in Ye Xuan’s hand, radiating a smooth Immortal Light, and its fragrant aroma filled the entire Luanyun Palace.