Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 483 - 483 492 Ye Xuan's Ambition

483: Chapter 492: Ye Xuan’s Ambition 483: Chapter 492: Ye Xuan’s Ambition This was because Emperor Ziwei had a good relationship with Ye Xuan; had it been someone else on the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, Emperor Ziwei would have long since drifted away.

This also indicated that the Heavenly Court was excessively weak.

Expanding the power of the Heavenly Court and forging a supreme Heavenly Court was the first thing Ye Xuan aimed to do after ascending as the Heavenly Emperor.

Ye Xuan was very fond of the saying, “No school is without teaching, and all Immortals come to court,” because this would allow him to rapidly increase the strength of the Heavenly Court.

Of course, Ye Xuan wouldn’t just recruit anyone.

If it were like the Jie Sect of old, though extremely powerful, its mixture of good and bad disciples eventually led it to decline.

In fact, it all originated from the Heavenly Sect Master.

Although the Heavenly Sect Master was a Saint, he was not a good leader.

He overly protected his disciples, and even when some harbored betrayals, the Heavenly Sect Master couldn’t bear to execute them.

This was his greatest weakness and made him an unqualified leader.

Take Duobao Tathagata, for example.

He was originally the first disciple of the Heavenly Sect Master but switched allegiance to the Western Sect during the Sealing God Tribulation and became the master of Western Lingshan.

The Heavenly Sect Master did not question this, and although he was angry, he did not kill Duobao Tathagata because he had to maintain the dignity of a Saint.

But Ye Xuan was different; he believed in ruthless executions.

Anyone who did not obey him would only face death, whether they were enemies or subordinates.

Ye Xuan’s will could not be defied, and he would exterminate all those who were disloyal, leaving none alive.

This was also Ye Xuan’s customary method of conducting affairs.

Ye Xuan was clear in his thoughts, whether it be demons, ghosts, or Immortals from the evil paths, as long as they had high Cultivation and were ruthless, he could incorporate them into the Heavenly Court.

He could also grant them Great Divine Powers and bestow Heaven and Earth Spiritual Medicine.

Of course, Ye Xuan was not like the Heavenly Sect Master.

Although he had his biases, he had his limits.

If someone dared betray him, Ye Xuan would make sure they knew what living was worse than dying.

“Shen Gongbao, promulgate my Dharma Decree through the Three Realms.

No matter if demons or Immortals from the evil paths, anyone with great abilities can join the Immortal Class and become a Great Immortal of my Heavenly Court,” Ye Xuan said calmly.

“Yes, Heavenly Emperor,” Shen Gongbao responded reverently.

“Zhao Gongming, I appoint you as the Patrol Angel to thoroughly inspect all Immortals in the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Anyone mediocre should be stripped of their Immortal position and demoted to the Mortal World.”

As these orders were issued, Zhao Gongming continually kept them in mind, but an atmosphere of grim severity had arisen within the Dou Niu Palace.

It was clear that Ye Xuan had no intention of stabilizing anyone’s spirit.

What does stabilizing people’s spirits mean?

The current Heavenly Court was nothing but a joke, the so-called Immortals extremely mediocre.

How could Ye Xuan take such trash seriously?

If they obeyed, they could keep their minor positions as Immortal Officials; if not, they would simply be killed, as Ye Xuan was intent on creating a supreme Heavenly Court.

These worthless beings were of absolutely no use to him.

Moreover, the most crucial issue was.

Ye Xuan had only recently become the new Heavenly Emperor and even received a Dharma Decree from the Heavenly Sect Master, but he still needed to undertake a formality, which was the coronation ceremony a hundred years later.

Why did Ye Xuan postpone the coronation ceremony until a hundred years later?

He was giving all the major Daoist lineages time to prepare, and also giving himself time to reorganize the Heavenly Court.

A hundred years later, he would perform a ritual to ascend to the position of the Heavenly Emperor, and the leaders of all major Daoist lineages would come to pay their respects.

This was a necessary step.

Since Ye Xuan was to ascend to the Heavenly Emperor’s position, he would never be as weak as the Jade Emperor.

He intended to completely transform the Heavenly Court within that century.

When the leaders of the major Daoist lineages arrived at the Heavenly Court, he would also show them his attitude.

What attitude?

Ye Xuan, the ruler of the Three Realms, commanded Heaven and Earth.

“Those who follow me shall prosper, those who oppose me shall perish.” That was the attitude Ye Xuan wished to convey.

He was by no means the former Jade Emperor, who was restrained by various Daoist sects, anyone who did not obey his command was his, Ye Xuan’s, enemy.

And to become Ye Xuan’s enemy meant only one thing, a path leading to death.

When Ye Xuan had finished delegating all matters, and Shen Gongbao and the others had left Dou Niu Palace, only Emperor Ziwei and Ye Xuan remained.

“Heavenly Emperor, you…”

Before Emperor Ziwei could finish speaking, Ye Xuan softly interrupted him, “Elder brother, there’s no need to address me like that.

Although we are not brothers sworn to loyalty, the kindness you showed me in those years is forever etched in my heart.”

Looking at Ye Xuan’s sincere face, Emperor Ziwei smiled contentedly, knowing he had not misjudged him.

Even after ascending to the position of Heavenly Emperor, Ye Xuan showed no arrogance.

“Heavenly Emperor, this must not be, since you are now the lord of the Three Realms, you cannot be sloppy with titles.” Emperor Ziwei said.

“Elder brother jests.

In the presence of outsiders, you indeed should address me as Heavenly Emperor, but when we are alone, you may call me ‘worthy brother’,” Ye Xuan said with a smile.

“Ha ha, very well,” Emperor Ziwei laughed heartily.

“Worthy brother, I have something to say, but I’m not sure if I should speak.”

The smile disappeared from Emperor Ziwei’s face, his expression turning serious.

“Speak freely, elder brother,” Ye Xuan said softly.

Several breaths passed, and Emperor Ziwei seemed to be pondering something.

Ye Xuan did not interrupt, as if he knew what Emperor Ziwei wanted to say.

“Worthy brother, now that you hold the position of Heavenly Emperor and are nominally the master of the Three Realms, you must realize that the struggles between Daoist sects are no small matter.

Even with the strong support of the Heavenly Sect Master behind you, other sects also have their Saints.”

Emperor Ziwei expressed his concerns and then continued, “Worthy brother, heed my advice, now that you have become the ruler of the Three Realms, it’s time to let go of past grudges with Lingshan and Chan Sect.

This will consolidate your position as the Heavenly Emperor.”

Hearing Emperor Ziwei’s words, Ye Xuan shook his head.

His eyes seemed unfocused, and he murmured, “Elder brother, what you do not realize is that in the battle of the great Dao, if one does not advance, one retreats.

If I acted like the Jade Emperor, even if I could remain safe for ten thousand years, I would merely be a pawn in the hands of a Saint.”

As Ye Xuan spoke, the Daluo Immortal Light faintly emanated.

He slowly rose from the Heavenly Emperor’s throne, and as his eyes opened and closed, he looked towards the vast Heaven and Earth, with an extremely domineering and sharp aura emanating from his whole being.

“I, Ye Xuan, have cultivated for over six thousand years, never once considering living beneath others, and never once thought to stoop to deception to stay alive.

Now that I am the master of the Three Realms, I naturally command the Three Realms.

Even if all the major Daoist sects have Saints, they cannot stop my strides.”

As Ye Xuan said this, he turned to look at Emperor Ziwei, his eyes gleaming, “Elder brother, if you are willing to stay by my side and help me achieve great things, if one day I ascend to a Saintly position, this throne of the Heavenly Emperor will be yours to occupy.”

“Hiss!”

Emperor Ziwei gasped in astonishment, looking at Ye Xuan, his entire person becoming somewhat dazed.

He could hardly believe that Ye Xuan harbored such great ambition, coveting that supremely revered position of the Saints.