On Shouyang Mountain, Xuandu returned and met with Taishang Laojun!
Xuandu lowered his head in shame. Although they had won this time, they had only annihilated the Asura clan. The West had taken the opportunity to grow stronger. Xuandu felt he had somewhat failed to live up to his master's trust!
"No need to overthink it. In a hundred years, when the Investiture of the Gods is complete, you shall bestow the titles!" Taishang Laojun said indifferently!
Xuandu acknowledged and left.
Without the help of the West and the Heavenly Court, Xi Qi was easily defeated by Wenzhong, and King Wu Ji Fa was captured alive and taken to Chaoge!
Di Xin held a grand banquet for his officials. The rebellion of many years had finally ended. Under Di Xin's governance, Yin Shang was orderly, and the common people lived and worked in peace and contentment!
Time flew by in the Great Desolation!
A hundred years later, the Investiture of the Gods was complete. Xuandu took down the Investiture of the Gods, set up the Investiture Platform, and began bestowing titles!
During this past century, the third-generation disciples of Chan Sect had been quite capable, each becoming famous Qi practitioners!
Standing on the Investiture Platform, Xuandu's expression was solemn. He declared, "By the decree of Taishang Wuji Hanyuan Jiaozhu Taishang Laojun: The path between immortals and mortals returns. Without deep cultivation of roots, how can one traverse the paths of gods and ghosts? I now commence the bestowing of titles!"
People from the Three Teachings gathered below. Kong Xuan, leading a group of Jie Teachings immortals, stood on the left, while Guangchengzi, leading a host of Chan Teachings disciples, stood on the right!
In the center were the souls and true spirits of those who had accumulated merit over the past century and were destined for the list!
"I bestow upon Nanji Xianweng the title of Emperor Changsheng of the South Pole!" Xuandu said with solemnity!
Nanji Xianweng quickly accepted the decree. Although this was an investiture, it was not a death on the list. One could borrow the power of the Heavenly Court to improve their cultivation, and finally leave behind a divine incarnation to govern the imperial position!
"I bestow upon Kong Xuan the title of Emperor Gouchen, in charge of myriad demon gods!" After all, Emperor Gouchen was responsible for all demons in the world!
Kong Xuan immediately stepped forward and accepted the decree!
"I bestow upon Di Xin the title of Emperor Ziwei, in charge of myriad stars!"
Di Xin, whose lifespan had been exhausted, ascended in spirit form and accepted the decree. A golden light shot down from the heavens, and Di Xin was instantly restored to his youthful appearance, his body recast into a divine form!
"I bestow upon Guangchengzi the title of Emperor Qinghua of the East Pole!"
Guangchengzi quickly stepped forward and accepted the decree!
"I bestow upon..." With each successive bestowal of titles, the number of gods in the Heavenly Court grew!
Haotian in the Heavenly Court watched, and upon seeing the Six Imperials, his face turned black. The people of the Three Teachings had become four Great Emperors, all with real power. What was he to do in the future? Would his decrees even be able to leave the Lingxiao Palace?
In Shouyang Mountain, Taishang Laojun's good corpse, Taishang Laojun, established the Tushita Palace in the Heavenly Court!
Seeing Taishang Laojun's good corpse ascend to the Heavenly Court, Haotian's face turned completely dark. He simply waved his hand and stopped watching!
At this moment, Taishang Laojun's self-corpse, Li Er, was suppressing the destiny of the Human Race in Huoyun Cave. His evil corpse had transformed into Emperor Fengdu, governing the Netherworld. His good corpse had gone to the Heavenly Court!
It could be said that Taishang Laojun was plotting his own transcendence from the Hanyuan realm into the Heavenly Dao realm!
Afterwards, all the immortals and gods headed towards the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court had thirty-three layers of heaven, making it easy to find a place for a dojo!
On the Western Buddhist side, led by Randeng, progress was also significant, with a powerful momentum for prosperity. The next great calamity would be the time for the West to flourish!
In Zixiao Palace, "Brother, we've succeeded!" Zhun Ti said with a smile!
"Indeed, Randeng possesses great wisdom, laying the foundation for the great prosperity of my Buddhist sect. When Duobao returns, the West will surely prosper!" Jieyin also said!
Although the two had consumed the Sheng Dan and were suppressed in Zixiao Palace, they had a good disciple, Maitreya, who would inform them of the daily affairs of Buddhism. Therefore, they already knew that their plans had been effective!
"My esteemed ministers, now that the Heavenly Court is prospering, we, the Heavenly Court, should indeed rule the Four Seas and manage the three realms of heaven, earth, and humanity. What say you all?" Haotian said as he sat on the dragon throne in the Lingxiao Palace!
First, Di Xin spoke up directly, saying, "The Heavenly Court is prospering, and we are all happy about it. However, managing the three realms of heaven, earth, and humanity is somewhat an exaggeration. Currently, the Four Seas are under the jurisdiction of the Dragon Clan, and they can be recruited. As for the Earth Realm, let's forget about it along with the Human Realm! The Earth Realm has Empress Pingxin, and the Human Realm has the Human King. They are independent!"
Haotian narrowed his eyes. This brat, after becoming Emperor Ziwei, often clashed with him. Now that they were all part of the Heavenly Court, shouldn't they be planning for the prosperity and development of the Heavenly Court? Why was he always holding them back?
Nanji Xianweng chuckled and said, "Emperor Ziwei speaks wisely!"
Haotian's expression immediately turned gloomy. "Wise, your ass! You say 'wise' to everything he says. Can't you change your words?"
Guangchengzi also said, "Yes, Emperor Ziwei is correct. The Earth Realm and the Human Realm are not for us to interfere with. The Dragon Clan can indeed send people to be recruited!"
Kong Xuan was even more direct, "Haotian, what are you dreaming about? It's good enough that we can recruit the Dragon Clan, and you want to extend your reach to the Underworld and the Human Realm? Hmph!"
Haotian's face was completely black. "Damn it, you four are truly something!"
The immortals below watched and did not speak much, but the meaning was clear: very few supported Haotian. It was unavoidable. This investiture of the gods involved mostly the disciples and grand-disciples of the Three Teachings, as well as some from the Asura clan and the Western Teachings. However, these were all minor deities with no real power!
"Haotian, do you understand the Human Realm? You keep wanting to interfere with it. I think you should go and gain some experience first!" Di Xin also said at this moment! He chuckled, "Didn't you, Haotian, like to complain and ask for the investiture of the gods? Now your wish has been granted, and everyone has been appointed. Are you happy?"
"Haha, Emperor Ziwei speaks wisely. You don't understand the human world, yet you want to interfere with it. Why don't you go and gain some experience first!" Kong Xuan also sneered!
Haotian's face was like ice, but soon he said, "Indeed, I do not understand the human world, and it is indeed time for me to gain some experience. I plan to go to the three thousand minor worlds to experience immeasurable kalpas. I hope all of you will manage the Heavenly Court well!"
Upon hearing this, Di Xin and the others exchanged glances. "Is Haotian mad? He actually plans to go down and gain experience? Is he unhappy being the Heavenly Emperor? Does he want to go down and train? We were just speaking casually!"
In reality, Haotian truly wanted to gain experience, as his cultivation had been stagnant due to his background. After experiencing immeasurable kalpas in the three thousand minor worlds, he would have the qualifications. Then, when he returned, the Heavenly Court would be completely revitalized, and wouldn't it be good to reap the rewards?
In the three thousand minor worlds, time flowed extremely quickly. Perhaps in a few hundred years of the Heavenly Court, he would have completed his tribulation and returned!
"Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor, please reconsider!" Taibai Jinxing immediately said, feeling anxious and flustered. "Good heavens, Haotian, are you crazy? If you go to gain experience, when you return, will anyone still be willing to listen to you? Are you foolish?"
However, how could Haotian not have considered this? As long as his qualifications were met, in a few hundred years, many new gods and immortals would join. His status as Heavenly Emperor was granted by the Heavenly Dao, so he was not afraid of these people rebelling. At worst, it would be similar to the current situation, as even now, these people found fault with everything he said!