Urban Undying Lord
Chapter 516 - 516 525 Lingxiao Palace Deliberations

516: Chapter 525 Lingxiao Palace Deliberations 516: Chapter 525 Lingxiao Palace Deliberations Huang Pudgy and the others strove hard to calm their excited emotions, following behind Ye Xuan just as they had in the past, all displaying a cold and silent demeanor.

Lingxiao Palace.

The Heavenly Gate was wide open, the Group of Immortals congregated.

As Ye Xuan entered the Lingxiao Palace, all the Immortals of the Heavenly Court bowed deeply, loudly hailing the name of Ye Xuan, Heavenly Emperor, which caused the entire Thirty-Three Layered Heaven to tremble violently.

Such a sight, such a power, even though Huang Pudgy and his companions appeared calm, a torrential surge of awe arose within their hearts, their fists clenched so tightly that their nails dug into their palms without their own awareness.

Ye Xuan ascended to the Heavenly Emperor’s throne, with Huang Pudgy and the others standing to his left and right, which caused the Group of Immortals to look on in astonishment, scrutinizing the Cultivation of Huang Pudgy and his companions.

Yet, when they sensed that Huang Pudgy and the others were merely of Heavenly Immortal Cultivation, a look of doubt appeared in every Immortal’s eyes.

The ones who followed alongside Ye Xuan were known for their great abilities, where even any subordinate Heavenly Soldier possessed Heavenly Immortal Cultivation.

These dozen or so were merely Heavenly Immortals, but why were they beside Ye Xuan?

What kind of relationship did they have with him?

Great doubt arose in the hearts of the Heavenly Court Immortals, yet they were not foolish enough to ask Ye Xuan directly.

“Those with reports, present them; those without, withdraw from the court.”

Gold Star Taibai, holding a horsetail whisk, his voice echoed within the Lingxiao Palace, a mandatory practice at the start of each court session, for the purpose of having the Immortals report their duties to the Heavenly Emperor.

“Reporting to the Heavenly Emperor, the Taixu Daoist sect in the Lower Realm has been annihilated.

The Chan Sect’s Southern Immortal has sent a greeting card, stating that he will visit the Heavenly Emperor in three years,” Golden Spirit Saint Mother bowed deeply while submitting a Jade Scroll.

“Reporting to the Heavenly Emperor, the Pagoda-Bearing King and his sons have left a letter and departed, taking with them their subordinate hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers.

I request the Heavenly Emperor’s decision,” Shen Gongbao bowed and reported.

“Reporting to the Heavenly Emperor, Fenggu Country in the Lower Realm has been experiencing a severe drought for ten years, hoping that Heaven might bless them with heavy rain.

I request the Heavenly Emperor’s permission,” the god of rain bowed deeply and presented his statement.

For a moment, the Immortals of the Heavenly Court pleaded and reported one after the other about matters both major and minor to Ye Xuan, causing his brow to furrow slightly and his aura to turn gradually colder.

“Ahem!”

Gold Star Taibai, adept at reading emotions, noticed the chilling expression on Ye Xuan’s face and his spirit slightly alarmed, he quickly coughed to remind the Group of Immortals.

Instantly, the noisy Lingxiao Palace suddenly fell silent.

As the Immortals sensed the coldness emanating from Ye Xuan, each of them bowed their heads lower.

“The matters of the Three Realms are endless.

If I have to deal with these issues every day, what use do I have for you all?” Ye Xuan’s eyes slightly narrowed as he spoke.

As Ye Xuan’s words fell, the Heavenly Court Immortals looked at each other, unsure how to respond to his question.

“Heavenly Emperor sees clearly.

When the Jade Emperor was in power, he used to manage the court affairs every day and decided on matters from all sides.

Perhaps you are not yet accustomed to this since you have just ascended to the position of Heavenly Emperor,” proclaimed the Grand Preceptor as he stepped forward, his voice strong and resolute.

Though his Cultivation was only that of a Taiyi Golden Immortal, he held high prestige within the Heavenly Court and was presently speaking earnestly to Ye Xuan.

Suddenly, before the Grand Preceptor could finish his words, something horrifying occurred.

Bang!

An explosive sound, flesh and blood scattered everywhere, the Grand Preceptor’s physical body burst apart, and even his Primordial Spirit failed to escape, directly obliterated by a streak of Daluo Immortal Light, dying with his soul scattering.

“Hiss!”

Sounds of sharp intakes of breath kept coming, the Group of Immortals looked towards Ye Xuan in shock.

Evidently, the one who had killed the Grand Preceptor was Ye Xuan himself.

At that moment!

Ye Xuan’s fingers ceased emanating Immortal Light, his expression neither sad nor joyful, making it impossible to discern his thoughts; however, his unpredictable and capricious nature of killing on a whim sent chills through the Group of Immortals.

“Shen Gongbao!”

“Your servant is here.” Upon hearing Ye Xuan’s call, Shen Gongbao quickly bowed.

“With such useless wastrels, how could they stand amongst the Heavenly Court?

Did I not command you years ago that if there are Immortals without ability, their Immortal Positions should be removed and given to the capable?” Ye Xuan spoke in a low voice.

“It is the old servant’s negligence; please punish me, Heavenly Emperor.”

Shen Gongbao’s face changed, hurriedly bowing and admitting guilt, obviously recalling that Ye Xuan had instructed him years before to strike down individuals like Wen Taishi who, despite their low Cultivation, had significant influence in the Heavenly Court; otherwise, their actions could only bring massive troubles to Ye Xuan.

Today, Wen Taishi seemed to make sense, reverently addressing Ye Xuan by his title as Heavenly Emperor, displaying his loyalty and courage to speak frankly; in fact, it was a disguised way to affirm to Ye Xuan that he was a veteran of the Heavenly Court, hoping to be significantly utilized by Ye Xuan.

But Wen Taishi greatly misunderstood Ye Xuan, not realizing what type of person Ye Xuan truly was.

In Ye Xuan’s eyes, no matter who you were, you had to follow his commands, and his will could not be defied.

But unfortunately, Wen Taishi had no abilities and insisted on confronting Ye Xuan with unpleasant truths; thus, Ye Xuan naturally chose to slaughter him, showing not the slightest bit of mercy.

This action of Ye Xuan also rendered those Immortals with ulterior motives silent as cicadas in winter, none daring to utter another word.

“This one time only, not to set a precedent.”

Shen Gongbao was one of his own, so Ye Xuan would not be overly harsh; however, the power within the Heavenly Court was immense, and there were certain matters Ye Xuan still needed to clarify.

Although the Group of Immortals was loyal to him, each had their own thoughts, and Ye Xuan certainly did not wish to repeat the mistakes of the Jade Emperor.

From above on the Heavenly Throne, Ye Xuan looked down upon the Group of Immortals, his voice calm as he spoke, “You all are aligned with the Immortal Class; each Immortal has their duties.

Henceforth, matters within your own responsibilities need not be reported to me; if you cannot even manage these trivial matters, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

“Yes, Heavenly Emperor,” the Group of Immortals bowed, affirmatively responding.

“Dismissed!”

Gold Star Taibai flicked his horsetail whisk as Ye Xuan rose from the Heavenly Emperor Throne and proceeded directly back to Dou Niu Palace, with Gold Star Taibai closely following, and even the plump man and others hurriedly accompanying.

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Within Dou Niu Palace!

Ye Xuan sat cross-legged in the void, with Gold Star Taibai slowly reporting various matters of the Heavenly Court, only occasionally glancing at the plump man and others, a look of surprise occasionally flashing through his eyes.

“Heavenly Emperor, the Antarctic Immortal is a great power of the Chan Sect, also a notable figure of the Daluo Third Water Dividing Ridge.

I fear that since you destroyed the Taixu Taoist Temple in the Lower Realm, everyone from the Chan Sect feels endangered, and the Antarctic Immortal will not sit still and will likely come to the Heavenly Court to speak with you soon.”

“Furthermore, since Nezha and his son left a letter and departed from the Heavenly Court, it is likely that the Antarctic Immortal instigated it; please prepare to handle this situation, Heavenly Emperor.” Gold Star Taibai’s voice was low, clearly aware that since Ye Xuan had ascended as Heavenly Emperor, the Chan Sect lineage would not sit idly by.

“You may step down now!”

Ye Xuan spoke calmly, seemingly unfazed by the Antarctic Immortal, which left Gold Star Taibai slightly taken aback, unsure of how Ye Xuan would handle the situation.

He bowed and withdrew, but not without giving a slight smile to the plump man and others before leaving, evidently showing goodwill.