CHAPTER 946: CHAPTER 965: THE SO-CALLED HUMAN HEART

In an instant, all Daoist sects began to move, fully preparing for the new emperor’s coronation ceremony in three hundred years, fervently gathering Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures as gifts to celebrate the new emperor’s ascension.

After all, Ye Xuan’s might was truly invincible; no one in the Three Realms dared to oppose him. If anyone dared to show even the slightest neglect, Ye Xuan’s temperament would certainly lead to their complete extermination, and naturally, none of the Daoist sects dared to make any mistakes in this regard.

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Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, Heavenly Emperor Palace.

Emperor Ziwei sat cross-legged opposite Ye Xuan, with Hongmeng Purple Qi and the Five-Colored Divine Stone placed between them, with a corpulent figure standing behind Ye Xuan.

"My dear brother, I cannot accept this opportunity to become a Saint."

Emperor Ziwei spoke gravely, for he knew very well that it was one thing to gain the position of Heavenly Emperor, but gaining the Saint Position would surely bring calamity within the palace walls.

Becoming a Saint!

A tempting concept, how many coveted the Saint Position in Ye Xuan’s hand. If he obtained this Saint Position, how could other Quasi-Saints submit? It would undoubtedly plant seeds of unrest within the Heavenly Court.

"Brother, there’s no need to decline. If you do not possess the cultivation of a Saint, how can you assume the position of Heavenly Emperor, and how can you command the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven?" Ye Xuan spoke solemnly.

"My dear brother, please retract the decree. I cannot sit in the position of Heavenly Emperor, moreover, I am merely a Daluo Golden Immortal, not even a Quasi-Saint. Even if I obtain this opportunity to become a Saint, it would be of no use." Emperor Ziwei explained tirelessly, insisting he could not accept such a generous gift.

"Rest assured, brother, I have scheduled your coronation ceremony for three hundred years from now. During this period, I will assist you in stepping into the realm of Quasi-Saint. By then, with your Quasi-Saint cultivation, you will be able to achieve the Fruit of the Heavenly Dao Saint." Ye Xuan spoke with a smile, everything within his calculations.

But Ye Xuan did not tell Ziwei everything; three hundred years later, Nuwa would intervene with the Three Emperors of the Human Clan to help Luo Hou seize the Power of Human Dao. Ye Xuan’s scheduling of the coronation ceremony for three hundred years from now had his own considerations.

"My dear brother, heed my words; this Saint Position is significant, many covet it. If I truly obtain this Saint Position, the Heavenly Court will be filled with hidden dangers. Do you wish to cause calamity within the palace walls?" Emperor Ziwei revealed the severity of the issue.

"Heh!"

Ye Xuan laughed, his laughter very gentle, yet a timeless and heavenly aura surged forth, enveloping the entire Thirty-Three Layered Heaven.

"Brother, do you see?"

"As long as I, Ye Xuan, live, no one dares harbor ill intentions. Moreover, if brother gains the Saint Position, no one in the Heavenly Court can oppose you, they will yield to your governance without daring to utter even a single word."

Ye Xuan withdrew his aura, solemnly sighed, "Moreover, brother, have you considered? Only if you obtain the Saint Position can I feel truly at ease. Those few Heavenly Dao Saints have great karmic ties with me; your becoming a Saint would be of significant benefit to me."

After Ye Xuan’s continuous persuasion, Emperor Ziwei finally stopped resisting, exactly as Ye Xuan had said; gaining the Saint Position as a Heavenly Dao Saint was the only way to truly help Ye Xuan.

Furthermore, Emperor Ziwei wasn’t someone who pretended; he wasn’t a hypocrite, achieving sainthood was something he had always dreamed of. Before, he fiercely resisted for the stability of the Heavenly Court, but now with his concerns resolved, he naturally accepted.

"Brother, this is the Nine Revolutions Daluo Golden Pill, along with three Nine Thousand Year Old Peaches and two Buddhas Golden Pills, enough to elevate you to the Daluo Peak."

Ye Xuan immediately took out various elixirs for enhancing cultivation, clearly indicating that even if by external means, he must push Emperor Ziwei to the Daluo Peak.

As for attaining Quasi-Saint, it is not something elixirs can accomplish; it requires personal insight, and Ye Xuan can only demonstrate his Law and Dao to Ziwei as a reference, to quickly guide Ziwei into the realm of Quasi-Saint.

On this day, the Heavenly Emperor Palace rumbled and shook, rays of Daluo Immortal Light burst forth, spreading such intense waves throughout the Heavenly Court, inspiring all to envy and watch.

Because everyone knew Ye Xuan was enhancing Emperor Ziwei’s cultivation, preparing for the coronation ceremony in three hundred years when Ziwei would become the new Heavenly Dao Saint.

There were those who envied and those who were jealous, but with Ye Xuan presiding over the Heavenly Court, everyone had to act according to his will; no one dared utter a single word of dissent, let alone speak against him.

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At the same time, Demons Palace!

Demons Palace was the Daoist field of Donghuang Taiyi and Emperor Jun. At this moment, the two Great Demon Emperors sat cross-legged within, faces filled with disappointment.

"Alas!"

Feeling the Daluo aura emanating from the Heavenly Emperor Palace, Emperor Jun sighed lamentably, "I never imagined it would be Ziwei obtaining the emperor position, and that the opportunity to become a Saint was given to him."

"Such is destiny, such is fate; the Saint Position eludes us. Since the Heavenly Emperor has chosen Ziwei, we should devote ourselves to cultivation and stop envying others." Donghuang Taiyi said with repeated bitter smiles.

Having narrowly missed the Saint Position, the two Great Demon Emperors naturally felt lost, but who could blame Ziwei for his good fortune? Back when Ye Xuan was weak, Ziwei repeatedly assisted him, and now, as Ziwei gained the opportunity to become a Saint, they could only accept their fate.

"Your majesties, old minister has a word, unsure if it’s appropriate to say." Suddenly, Marquis of Wind quietly interjected, a hint of menacing glint flickering in his eyes.

"What do you want to say?" Donghuang Taiyi frowned slightly.

"Old minister feels wronged for your majesties; what virtue does Ziwei possess to obtain the Saint Position?"

"Although Ziwei was familiar with the Heavenly Emperor, it should suffice that the Heavenly Emperor granted him the position, repaying past favors. But what qualification does Ziwei have to receive the Saint Position?" Marquis of Wind spoke with righteous indignation.

"Silence! How dare you gossip recklessly? If not for our longstanding bond, I would surely punish you severely today." Donghuang Taiyi’s complexion changed drastically, coldly reprimanding him.

"Your majesty, do you truly accept this willingly?"

"Ziwei is merely a Daluo, while you are the Demon Emperor of the Demon Race, your cultivation is at the peak of Quasi-Saint, if anyone is most qualified for the Saint Position, it is definitely you, Donghuang." Marquis of Wind continued.

"Bold! Do you wish to die?" Donghuang Taiyi’s expression alternated between dark and bright, angrily slamming the table.

"Your majesty, even if you kill old minister, old minister must still speak some words."

Marquis of Wind knelt and bowed, "Ziwei will only ascend in three hundred years. At this moment, the Heavenly Emperor has surely given him the Hongmeng Purple Qi and Five-Colored Divine Stone. As long as you seize this opportunity to capture these two treasures, you can naturally become a Heavenly Dao Saint. By the time the Heavenly Emperor finds out, he will have no choice but to accept this reality."

Temptation, bare temptation; as Marquis of Wind’s proposal was stated, Donghuang Taiyi became silent, while Emperor Jun’s expression rapidly changed, clearly in a state of extreme struggle.

To become a Saint!

This has always been Donghuang Taiyi’s greatest dream; if Donghuang Taiyi could accept it willingly, even he would not believe it. Marquis of Wind’s proposal at this moment was incredibly tempting to him.