CHAPTER 954: CHAPTER 973: THE CORONATION CEREMONY

"What a terrifying Demon Ancestor, what a Luo Hou, he will surely be Mr. Ye Xuan’s lifelong enemy!" Gu Beichen’s eyes flashed with apprehension as he quickly pursued Luo Hou.

"Damn it!"

Human Emperor Xuanyuan spoke with hatred, and both Fu Xi and Shennong flushed with anger, for today they suffered an unprecedented defeat, bringing utter shame upon themselves.

They were completely toyed with by Luo Hou, like monkeys being ridiculed, yet they could only watch helplessly as Luo Hou departed.

"Little sister?"

"My little sister is in danger!"

Suddenly, Fu Xi’s expression changed drastically, as if he thought of something at that moment.

Evidently, everything Nuwa did was under Luo Hou’s control, but Nuwa herself was unaware, and Luo Hou could never have benevolently helped Nuwa; he must have been using her for something.

As the saying goes, blood is thicker than water, even if Nuwa is utterly rebellious, she is still his dear sister, and Fu Xi absolutely did not want to see Nuwa fall into a state of inevitable demise.

"Brother Fu Xi, let Nuwa’s fate be her own. Today, she has committed crimes against our Human Clan that not even a thousand deaths could atone for," Human Emperor Xuanyuan growled in resentment.

"Brother Fu Xi, now is not the time to worry about Nuwa. We must quickly restore our cultivation, which is of the utmost importance," Shennong advised swiftly.

Fu Xi’s face fluctuated between expressions, realizing that Shennong and Xuanyuan already felt dissatisfied with him. Moreover, now was not the time for internal conflict; restoring cultivation quickly was the right reasoning.

"Two brother Daoists, I will certainly give you both an explanation," Fu Xi said.

...

Above the sky, beneath the stars.

Buzhou Mountain stretches between Heaven and Earth, with the Thirty-Three Heavens winding around it, its vast and majestic aura overwhelming anyone approaching, its undeniable might being manifest, and powerful figures arriving from all directions.

The new emperor ascends the throne, celebrated by the Three Realms.

When the three-hundred-year term arrives, the Daoist traditions of the Three Realms vie to approach the Heavenly Court, while the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven continuously receives guests from various Daoist traditions, making it exceedingly lively.

Today’s Heavenly Court is incomparable to its past, being the largest force between Heaven and Earth, truly unifying the Three Realms, and compelling various Daoist traditions to submit.

Quasi-Saints from all directions, representatives of various Daoist traditions, countless in variety and number.

Among these guests, one stands out the most, and that person is the master of Emperor Ziwei, said to be the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, Great Immortal Zhenyuan.

Zhen Yuanzi, known as the Ancestor of Earth Immortals, is considered a benevolent figure among the Quasi-Saints, and a formidable Quasi-Saint possessing Great Divine Power.

Today, with Emperor Ziwei becoming the new Heavenly Emperor, Zhen Yuanzi naturally rises in status, becoming an object of flattery for various Quasi-Saints and Daoist traditions.

When Zhen Yuanzi enters the Heavenly Court, the entire court reveres him greatly, arranging for him to reside in Wuji Palace, even those rebellious figures such as the Two Demon Emperors and Minghe Ancestor personally visit Zhen Yuanzi.

From top to bottom of the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, all notable figures came to visit Zhen Yuanzi, and apart from those within the Heavenly Court, various Daoist traditions and some Quasi-Saints nearly broke down Zhen Yuanzi’s door.

Of course, those who could meet Zhen Yuanzi were of no ordinary status; the lowest in cultivation were at the level of Daluo Golden Immortal, yet even just these visits nearly made it impossible for Zhen Yuanzi to have a day of peace.

Inside Wuji Palace!

As Zhen Yuanzi smiled and sent off the last batch of guests, seeing the splendid gifts behind him, he could only shake his head with a wry smile, not knowing what to say.

"Once, it was Ziwei using your name to traverse the Three Realms. It seems in the future, as Master, you’ll need to rely on your disciple’s renown to travel through the Three Realms." Lu Ya Daoist suddenly appeared behind Zhen Yuanzi, a teasing smile on his face as he spoke. "I didn’t expect Ziwei to become emperor; perhaps it’s his destiny." Zhen Yuanzi shook his head reluctantly, showing no trace of pride with Ziwei soon becoming the new Heavenly Emperor.

"Ye Xuan abdicated for Ziwei, presumably to focus solely on cultivation. He has already achieved an unconventional Dao, yet you and I haven’t found the opportunity for unconventional Dao; when can we transcend beyond the Three Realms?" Lu Ya Daoist shifted the topic, his voice faint as a mosquito’s, even sealing the entire Wuji Palace as if afraid outsiders might overhear their conversation.

"You’re too anxious. The so-called unconventional Achievers depend on their own opportunities, such as the Three Emperors of the Human Clan and that Demon Ancestor Luo Hou."

"The Three Emperors of the Human Clan achieved unconventional Dao relying on the Power of Human Dao, while Demon Ancestor Luo Hou was originally one of the Chaos Demon Gods, being the Ancestor of all Demons and wielding the power of the Demon Path, while you and I rely only on ourselves; achieving unconventional Dao is merely wishful thinking."

"Moreover, don’t forget, even if we achieve unconventional Dao, the Three Realms are governed by Heavenly Dao and suppressed, wanting to transcend would be a mere illusion; if unconventional Dao allows transcendence beyond Heaven and Earth into Chaos, why would Demon Ancestor Luo Hou hide within the Demon World he created?"

Zhen Yuanzi spoke gently, causing Lu Ya Daoist to furrow his brow, yet listening to their conversation, it became apparent these two Quasi-Saints knew some hidden secrets.

"Now that Ye Xuan has become influential, he will eventually learn these secrets, and at that time, we’ll watch and see," Lu Ya Daoist sighed.

"Alright, tomorrow is my disciple’s coronation ceremony. After he becomes the Heavenly Emperor, you shall accompany me back to Wuzhuang Temple for seclusion, avoiding the disputes of the Three Realms," Zhen Yuanzi said.

...

The next day.

At the peak of Buzhou Mountain, Heaven Ascending Platform.

Auspicious energy flows in thousands, celestial clouds form in myriad paths, purple qi arises from the east, stretching thirty thousand miles, Immortal Light surging like a tide, the vast and boundless Buzhou Mountain glowing brightly, as if transforming into the most radiant star between Heaven and Earth.

Myriads of Immortals gather, Demons humbly bow, Quasi-Saints from all directions ride celestial clouds, various Daoist traditions stand on both sides of the mountain peak, the entire Buzhou Mountain solemn and majestic, with no one daring to utter a sound.

"Mysterious Maiden arrives."

Dong—dong—dong.

The Nine Heavens Battle Drum beats, golden thunder roars, a golden pathway extends from the Turquoise Pool, a white Jade Chariot thunders forth, with Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden seated within, surrounded by Fairies from Turquoise Pool scattering petals like rain.

"Greetings, Mysterious Maiden."

Calls like mountains and oceans, Heaven and Earth shake, as the white Jade Chariot arrives at the Heaven Ascending Platform, Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden slowly steps out from the chariot, holding a golden Dharma Decree in her hands.

"Heaven and Earth are Limitless, all laws coalesce, I, in the Nine Heavens achieve Great Freedom, therefore I pass the position of Heavenly Emperor to Ziwei..."

Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden holds the Heavenly Emperor’s Dharma Decree, reading aloud, her voice echoing throughout the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven.

"Welcome Ziwei Heavenly Emperor."

Half a stick of incense’s time passes, Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden’s voice like thunder, as from Heavenly Emperor Palace emerged a beam of golden light towering into the sky, a Heavenly Emperor’s Chariot ascends from the ground, Emperor Ziwei seated within, flanked by Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad and Kong Xuan, heading towards the Heaven Ascending Platform.

"Emperor Ziwei, receive the decree."

Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden holds the Heavenly Emperor’s Dharma Decree, reading aloud, as Emperor Ziwei descends from the chariot, wearing the Heavenly Emperor’s Battle Robe, solemnly receiving the Heavenly Emperor’s Dharma Decree from Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden’s hands.

"Where are the Four Directions Dragon Seal and Heavenly Emperor’s Sword?"

As Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden’s words fell, Gold Star Taibai presents the Four Directions Dragon Seal and Heavenly Emperor’s Sword, bowing as he hands these symbols of the Heavenly Emperor to Ziwei.

"Ziwei, upon receiving the Four Directions Dragon Seal and Heavenly Emperor’s Sword, henceforth you shall be the ruler of the Heavenly Court, and the ruler of the Three Realms." Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden speaks solemnly.

"Ziwei shall not forget the great kindness of Heavenly Emperor Ye."

Ziwei earnestly receives the Four Directions Dragon Seal and Heavenly Emperor’s Sword, and at that moment, Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden first bows to Ziwei: "Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden pays respects to Ziwei Heavenly Emperor."

"We pay respects to Ziwei Heavenly Emperor."

With Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden leading by example, a roar like mountains and oceans resounds, as everyone below the Heaven Ascending Platform bends in salute to Ziwei, though puzzled over the absence of Ye Xuan at such an important coronation ceremony, they dared not show any signs, burying their confusion deep within.

"Such a grand scene, such a magnificent coronation ceremony, my dear disciple, have you forgotten to invite your Master?"

Suddenly, the world shakes, the space collapses, a slender figure walks from the distant heavens, a cold and solitary voice reverberating through Heaven and Earth.

"Bold! Who dares disrupt the new Emperor’s coronation?"

Gold Star Taibai glared in anger, unexpectedly finding someone daring to act wild in the Heavenly Court, thinking the person must surely be tired of living?

"Lady...Lady Nuwa?"

In an instant, without waiting for Gold Star Taibai to see clearly who approached, someone cried out in horror, abruptly silencing the previously lively atmosphere, casting all eyes towards the newcomer.