Chapter 1638
Imperial Conferment
"Now that our mission is complete, we will not disturb Your Majesty and Yu Hong's conversation any longer and will take our leave."
After saying this, Qingpeng and Qingxuan bowed and left the Lingxiao Palace.
Their attitude clearly shows that they don't want to get involved.
Because neither of them felt a strong sense of belonging or identification with the Heavenly Court or the divine path, they avoided related matters at all costs.
If it weren't for the fact that Yu Hong and Li Zhirui had some connection and that they had sent back a large number of spiritual items, Qing Peng and Qing Cang wouldn't have wanted to make this trip.
Now that their mission is complete, they naturally won't stay any longer.
Neither Ziwei nor Yu Hong tried to persuade them to stay. The former knew that their hearts were not in the Heavenly Court, while the latter did not want others to know the terms he had negotiated with the Heavenly Court.
"Your Majesty, I will speak frankly."
"Please speak frankly."
Yu Hong said bluntly, "My purpose in joining the Heavenly Court is actually to cultivate better, but I am unwilling to become a god of a certain faction, because that would not be of much help to me."
"Therefore, I want to become a god of high status, but without limitations."
This is an extremely high, and excessive, requirement!
Because the divine office that best fits the conditions he mentioned is the Heavenly Emperor!
But Ziwei listened quietly to all the requests he made, her expression unwavering. She simply asked, "I have given you so much preferential treatment, so what can you do for the Heavenly Court, for the Divine Path, and for me?"
For Ziwei, who has already achieved the Xuanxian realm and stands at the pinnacle of the entire Yuanling Realm, there is no fear of anyone challenging him.
Because no matter who it is, it is impossible for them to pose any threat to his position as the Heavenly Emperor.
"I will not hide it from Your Majesty, but I am very confident that I can break through to the Xuanxian realm within the next thousand years! At that time, the strength of the Heavenly Court and the Divine Path will be greatly enhanced, and Your Majesty's position will be as solid as a mountain."
Ziwei shook her head and said indifferently, "Not enough."
His position doesn't need outsiders to help him consolidate it.
Moreover, even if the Heavenly Court gains another Xuanxian, the improvement effect won't be as good as he claims.
Yu Hong frowned slightly. He hadn't expected that the benefits he mentioned would not have moved the other party at all.
Does he still have anything of note to offer?
Although he had spent many years in the void, he spent almost all of his time in the Five Elements Minor Realm, so he naturally didn't have any spiritual items.
Moreover, unless it's a particularly precious and rare spiritual object, someone of Ziwei's status probably wouldn't even look at it.
After a moment's thought, Yu Hong gritted his teeth and said, "I have a rudimentary grasp of the Three Thousand Laws!"
"What did you say!?"
For the first time, Ziwei showed surprise, but her expression immediately darkened, and she said, "Don't spout nonsense here!"
Even a rudimentary grasp of the Three Thousand Laws is virtually impossible.
Yu Hong did not argue, but simply stretched out his hands, and various laws kept changing in his palms, starting with the Yin-Yang law, then the Five Elements law, the Creation law, the Reincarnation law, the Thunder law, and so on.
In a short while, he unleashed hundreds of different laws!
Only then did Ziwei begin to believe what he had said earlier, murmuring, "It's actually true!"
"That's why you proposed not being confined to a particular lineage of priesthood..."
But he quickly regained his composure and said, "I admit that you are indeed extraordinary, but what good does this do for the Heavenly Court and the Divine Path?"
Ziwei's gaze toward Yuhong now held a hint of curiosity and inquiry.
To be able to grasp the three thousand laws in a rudimentary way requires extraordinary talent and temperament; even looking across the entire universe, it's unlikely that you could find many such beings.
"Your Majesty should know that the three thousand laws that constitute each world are different and distinct, and many of the three thousand laws that I have mastered are those that the Heavenly Dao of the Primordial Spirit Realm has not evolved."
Having revealed his greatest trump card, Yu Hong no longer concealed anything and stated directly, "Therefore, if I, as a deity, were to contribute these laws to the Heavenly Dao, would the Heavenly Court and the Divine Path receive a reward from the Heavenly Dao?"
Even if it's just benefiting from his fame, it's still better than letting other factions get it.
After all, Yu Hong is still a cultivator of the Immortal Path. If he were to start contributing his own insights into the laws at this time, the Heavenly Dao would surely favor the Immortal Path out of favoritism.
"So, is Your Majesty satisfied?"
Ziwei did not respond immediately, but sat at the head of the table, lost in thought.
For a moment, the vast Lingxiao Palace became extremely quiet.
After a long while, Ziwei said, "Judging from the various laws you just demonstrated, you must be primarily cultivating the Yin-Yang Law, right?"
“I can transfer Gouchen’s divine position to you and change it to the Myriad Manifestations and Myriad Laws Yin Yang Emperor…”
Yu Hong was astonished, and a look of shock appeared on his face. Even if he didn't know much about the Yuanling Realm, he knew that Gou Chen was Ziwei's younger brother. Why would they want to strip him of his divine position?
As for the divine position that was modified later, it actually met his requirements quite well.
"But from now on, you must support my decisions! Help me to better control the Heavenly Court and rule the divine path!"
Although Ziwei no longer worries about anyone threatening his position, the Heavenly Court and the Divine Path are now filled with numerous and incredibly complex factions.
Even he, if he wanted to do something, had to gain the support of most of the gods in order to carry it out; otherwise, it would not be long before he would fail due to various circumstances.
As for why the divine position was stripped from Gouchen and transferred to Yu Hong?
The reason is simple: after Yu Hong came along, Gou Chen's importance was no longer that great, and he was even less important than Yu Hong!
For example, Gouchen could not, like him, drive the evolution of the laws of Heaven and gain the favor of Heaven.
Besides, there is another very important reason: Gou Chen is unwilling to stay in the Yuanling Realm!
Over the years, he has been trying to reduce his karmic ties with the Yuanling Realm, and when the time comes, he will transcend it.
Previously, Ziwei had wanted Gou Chen to stay because she wanted him to represent the Star God faction and support her decision.
But now that there are better candidates, he naturally won't force Gou Chen anymore.
After all, Gou Chen is his own brother, so why wouldn't he want him to have a better life?
Is this the only requirement?
Yu Hong was still waiting for Ziwei to continue speaking, but unexpectedly, that was the end of it.
"The premise is that you can really break through to the Xuanxian realm within a thousand years as you say, otherwise I will revoke your imperial decree."
A mystical immortal who can bring benefits to him, to the Heavenly Court, and to the divine path doesn't need to do much!
Why is Ziwei not worried at all that Yuhong will compete with him for the position of Heavenly Emperor after breaking through to the Xuanxian realm?
The reason is simple: he is not a primordial deity, and his divine position was conferred by Ziwei through the authority of the Heavenly Emperor. Ziwei can take back his divine position at any time if he wants!
The idea that Yu Hong could gradually refine a divine position and claim it for himself by fulfilling his divine duties, like Qing Peng and Qing Xuan did in the past, is impossible.
Because his divine position as the Emperor of All Manifestations and Laws of Yin and Yang was just a memorial tablet placed on a high platform, and did not have any actual divine authority!
If even the divine office doesn't exist, how can he fulfill his divine duties?
"it is good!"
Yu Hong agreed to the request and conditions without the slightest hesitation.
Since he had already achieved his goal and the conditions proposed by the other party were not too harsh, what was there to hesitate about?
"Follow this compass and stay in that abandoned palace for a few days. When the time comes, I will inform you." Conferring the title of Emperor is no small matter, and Ziwei needs to make preparations.
Yu Hong nodded and followed Si Nan out of the main hall.
Then, Ziwei disappeared from the main hall.
Soon, he appeared outside Gou Chen's cave.
knock --
As soon as there was a knock, the door opened.
To mitigate the karmic consequences, Gou Chen no longer secluded himself for cultivation or to comprehend the laws. What he is doing now is all in order to leave the Yuanling Realm.
"Brother, what do you need me for?"
Gou Chen's tone carried a hint of surprise, because the brothers hadn't met in private for many years.
“I know what you’re thinking. I couldn’t support you before because there was nothing I could do, but it’s okay now.”
Ziwei continued, "I intend to strip you of your Emperor Godhood, and apart from your Origin Godhood, all other Godhoods will be stripped away."
"That's all I can do. As for the rest, you'll have to rely on yourself!"
After saying that, he disappeared before Gou Chen could react.
What happened? Why did he change so much?
Even after a while, Gou Chen was still full of doubts and couldn't understand why his elder brother had changed so much.
But what followed was joy and happiness!
With Ziwei's help, the karmic burdens on his body were greatly reduced.
He just didn't know why, but there was always an indescribable emotion in his heart. Was it reluctance? Was it sadness? He couldn't tell.
at the same time.
Ziwei then summoned the heads of several major pantheons and informed them that she intended to strip Gouchen of his various divine positions.
The gods reacted remarkably in unison: surprise, followed by deep thought.
Why would Ziwei do this for no reason? Isn't this like cutting off its own arm?
Or is there some deeper meaning behind it that they are unaware of?
But he didn't explain; he simply told everyone in advance to prepare them mentally, while also reassuring the gods in his faction.
"Ok."
After the meeting, these deities met privately to discuss why Ziwei did this and what her purpose was.
"Gou Chen wants to transcend the Yuanling Realm, but Ziwei has always disagreed, so why has he suddenly changed his mind?"
"I don't know. I haven't heard of anyone in the Big Dipper pantheon who has broken through to the Celestial Immortal level and can inherit Gouchen's divine position."
After much discussion, everyone still had no clue and could only give up, waiting for Ziwei to reveal the answer herself.
……
Sunrise and sunset, and a few days passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside the Lingxiao Palace.
Compared to the usual spaciousness, it felt a bit crowded today.
Many deities were very puzzled. Today was not an important day, so why had so many deities been summoned?
Even some rare and powerful deities and emperors have set up their own dojos!
As celestial beings, Qingpeng and Qingcang were naturally also inside the hall at this moment.
Have you seen Yu Hong?
For some reason, Qingcang had a feeling that what was about to happen was closely related to Yu Hong.
Qingpeng shook his head and transmitted his voice, "No, he shouldn't be here."
He didn't communicate with me telepathically anymore, so perhaps that guess wasn't true.
"Do you know what happened?" a certain deity asked with a curious expression.
Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they didn't know either.
Yu Hong was hidden in the crowd, inconspicuous and impossible to be discovered.
Fortunately, Ziwei arrived soon.
"I have gathered you all here today to announce two very important matters!"
As soon as he appeared, he said directly: "For the better development of the divine path and myself, from this day forward, all of Gouchen's divine positions are stripped!"
boom--
This statement immediately caused a huge uproar at the scene.
All the gods were utterly shocked. What was Gouchen's identity?! Why would they strip him of all his divine positions for no reason?!
But Ziwei ignored everyone's reactions and continued to announce, "At the same time, the Heavenly Court will have a new Emperor!"
"By imperial decree, Yu Hong, who has reached the peak of the Celestial Immortal realm, is hereby appointed as the Emperor of Yin and Yang, encompassing all phenomena and laws!"
Having said that, he took out his Heavenly Emperor's Seal and slapped it onto the imperial edict that had been written beforehand.
A wave of unrest, a wave of up!
The gods hadn't even processed the sudden thunderclap from the ground when Ziwei unleashed another massive bolt of lightning, leaving them dizzy and disoriented for a long time.
Qingpeng and Qingcang exchanged a glance, their faces filled with shock.
They had previously speculated about Yu Hong's divine position in the Heavenly Court, and at that time they thought that Ziwei might bestow a divine position corresponding to his realm based on his cultivation level.
Unexpectedly, Ziwei stripped Gouchen of his divine position as Emperor, not only handing it over to Yu Hong, but also changing his title!
Standing among the gods, Yu Hong felt himself filled with power the moment the Heavenly Decree took effect. The realm he was about to break through was now stirring, as if it would burst through at any moment.
At the same time, a powerful and mysterious pressure erupted from his body, immediately stunning many deities.
"Judging from this person's condition, he's probably close to breaking through to the Xuanxian realm!" a celestial deity said solemnly.
"Where exactly did His Majesty find such a being?"
The leaders of each pantheon had very serious expressions.
You should know that Ziwei, this Xuanxian, has already made it hard for them to breathe. Before long, another Xuanxian deity will be born, and judging from the situation, he will support Ziwei!
At that time, they probably won't have such a great deal of influence in the Heavenly Court...
"No wonder!"
A celestial deity murmured, "This emperor is truly shrewd. By securing a divine position, he has gained the support of a Xuanxian (a high-ranking immortal) while simultaneously mitigating Gouchen's karmic burden, allowing him to attempt to escape the Yuanling Realm." (End of Chapter)