owlsbooks Chapter 73 Haotian: They're still not happy.
Chapter 73 Haotian: They're still not happy.
All the disciples of the Chan Sect descended the mountain together.
On the Heavenly Court side, Haotian finally saw his subordinates return.
He only glanced at the movements of the Chan Sect cultivators descending the mountain and then didn't bother to pay any more attention.
It's not that I look down on them.
Haotian simply wanted to say that all the disciples of the Chan Sect were trash!
A good deed can lead to being entangled in a life of violence.
The disciples of the Chan Sect are truly "talented"!
Or perhaps he's a talent that the Heavenly Court can't afford.
Moreover, this time they dug their own grave, and these disciples of the Chan Sect will likely suffer an even worse fate.
Having composed himself, Haotian spoke, "Now I have returned to the throne!"
Just then, four more fellow Daoists joined.
I intend to make some adjustments to your divine duties.
As Haotian finished speaking, Zhulong and the other cultivators hurriedly replied, "We will obey Your Majesty's orders!"
Seeing this, Haotian took out the Investiture of the Gods.
He announced loudly, "Daoist Xingchen!"
"Your subject is here!"
"In the name of the Heavenly Emperor, I hereby bestow upon the Star Daoist the title of Great Emperor of the Purple Star in the Central Heaven of the North Pole!"
To assist me in governing the heavens and the earth, to lead all the stars in the sky, and to control the spirits and thunder.
He commands the Four Saints of the North Pole and other beings, as well as the Eleven Great Star Lords of Shangqing, the Seven Stars of the Big Dipper, the Left and Right Assistants, and the Three Platform Star Lords.
The Six Offices of the Southern Dipper, the Three True Ones of the Central Dipper, the Two Messengers of Qingyang and Tuoluo, the Twelve Yuan Chen Benming Star Lords, the Sixty Jiazi Tai Sui Star Lords, and the Twenty-Eight Mansions of the Clouds and Sky.
Within the Dipper are the thirty-six Heavenly Generals, the seventy-two Earthly Fiends, the myriad deities and spirits within the Dipper, the celestial lords of the Zhou Tian, the Great Sage of the Heavenly Generals, the Kui Gang Star Lord, and all these other celestial beings and immortals of the Milky Way.
Upon hearing this, Daoist Xingchen hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for the imperial decree!"
After the Star Daoist stepped aside, Haotian proclaimed again, "Kunpeng!"
"Your subject is here!"
"In the name of the Heavenly Emperor, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Great Emperor of the Western Gouchen Palace!"
"To assist me in governing the North and South Poles and the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man, to command all the stars, and to oversee the affairs of war and warfare in the primordial era."
Upon hearing this, Kunpeng bowed and said, "Your subject obeys the decree!"
"The Candle Dragon!"
"Your subject is here!"
"In the name of the Heavenly Emperor, I hereby bestow upon you the title of the Great Emperor of Longevity of the South Pole!"
"To assist me in managing the four seasons and their cycles, to summon wind and rain, to command thunder, lightning, and spirits, to control the mechanisms of fortune and misfortune in all things, and to govern blessings, longevity, and official rank."
Upon hearing this, Zhulong bowed and said, "Your subject obeys the decree!"
"The Taoist Priest of the Azure Sky!"
"Your subject is here!"
"Now, in the name of the Heavenly Emperor, I hereby bestow upon you the title of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Azure Flower."
He is known as the Savior from Suffering!
"Assist me in assessing the immortals, descending to the mortal realm to hear cries of suffering and to rescue the souls of the dead in the underworld."
As Haotian finished speaking, the Azure Sky Ancestor immediately thought to himself, "Oh no!"
This seat is not easy to sit in!
They even gave him an honorific title.
This title is no good; it clearly indicates a life of toil.
But he had no choice but to agree.
The Azure Heaven Ancestor had no choice but to bow and say, "Your subject obeys the decree!"
After bestowing titles upon the Azure Heaven Ancestor, Haotian continued, "Azure Heaven Daoist!"
"Your subject is here!"
"In the name of the Heavenly Emperor, I hereby bestow upon you the title of Grand Commandant of the Heavenly Court."
All matters will be handed over to you by the Great Emperor Gouchen.
"Your subject obeys the imperial decree!"
The Celestial Ancestor stepped aside.
"Huang Tian Dao Ren!"
"Your subject is here!"
"In the name of the Heavenly Emperor, I hereby appoint you as the Prime Minister of the Heavenly Court!"
The Eternal Emperor will hand over all affairs to you.
"Your subject obeys the imperial decree!"
After the imperial decree was completed, Haotian put away the Investiture of the Gods.
He continued, "Nowadays, apart from the righteous gods, the evil stars, and a host of subordinate gods, the Heavenly Court..."
There are also 8.8 million heavenly soldiers and generals.
I hereby decree that each of the four great emperors shall lead one million heavenly soldiers and generals.
The Grand Commandant commands a million men, while the Chancellor commands hundreds of thousands.
I will select another million to serve as the Imperial Guard and ceremonial troops.
Another 800,000-strong Tianhe Navy will be established.
The remaining one million was distributed among various departments to await orders.
What do you gentlemen think?
As Haotian's question faded, all the cultivators immediately responded in unison, "Your Majesty, we humbly obey your decree!"
Seeing that none of the cultivators had any objections, Haotian then spoke up, "In that case, Yaoji may stay."
The rest of you, go back to your places!
"We take our leave!"
After the cultivators dispersed, Yaochi gently parted her lips.
"Why did His Majesty agree to return and continue as the Heavenly Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Haotian shook his head.
"It's not that I want to come back."
But the teacher forbade it.
The six sages discussed the matter for a long time, but still could not find a suitable cultivator.
After a moment of contemplation, Yaochi couldn't help but ask, "After this, you won't abdicate again, will you?"
If this back-and-forth continues, it will be a significant blow to His Majesty's prestige.
Haotian replied uncertainly, "It shouldn't be, right?"
This time, I really made those people suffer a great loss.
Having learned their lesson this time, they should think carefully about the consequences before having this thought again.
Moreover, the teachers wouldn't allow this to happen repeatedly.
The stability of the primordial world should not be easily disrupted.
Upon hearing Haotian's words, Yaochi couldn't help but ask curiously, "What great loss did Your Majesty make those people suffer?"
Although I have already offended them badly.
But if things go too far, there's no guarantee they won't retaliate.
Haotian nodded upon hearing this and said, "This matter is settled!"
It was already unavoidable from the moment we stopped being manipulated.
As for what losses they suffered?
"Take a look!"
With that, Haotian flicked his sleeve.
Several magical treasures appeared before Haotian.
Looking at the radiant, colorful treasure before him.
Yaochi's expression immediately froze.
When Emperor Dan's Yao Ji looked at the spiritual treasure in front of Haotian, she almost popped her eyes out.
After a long while.
Yaochi finally came to her senses.
He asked nervously, "Your Majesty, which people did you rob?"
Not too possible.
They are saints!
Haotian chuckled softly upon hearing this.
"Robbery?"
You could say that.
This time they forced me to abdicate, and I granted their request.
But they want me to come back and continue being the Heavenly Emperor.
Then they should also fulfill my conditions, right?
Otherwise, how could I rule the primordial world?
So I let them express their sincerity.
"To avoid being accused of being unpopular."
Upon hearing this, Yaochi's face was filled with disbelief.
Sincerity?
Would they be willing to offer a top-grade innate spiritual treasure as a token of their sincerity?
Judging from my observation, there must be at least seven or eight of these top-grade innate spiritual treasures.
There are also the twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit and the blue lotus banner of the East.
That's an object used by Western religions to suppress destiny.
Would they be willing?
Haotian shook his head upon hearing this and said, "Would you like to?"
They were naturally unhappy!
But they're not happy about it. Do you think I'm happy about it?
Rather than making yourself unhappy.
I think it's better to make them unhappy.
Anyway, they either give them the spiritual treasure, or they try to find a successor themselves.
That works, doesn't it?
At this point, Haotian simply shrugged.
Seeing Haotian's appearance, Yaochi was speechless for a moment.
Upon seeing this, Haotian said, "Alright!"
These are all minor matters.
Huh!
The twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit is now yours.
I haven't given you a gift yet, and now I'm quite well-off.
"Of course we'll make it up to you."
Upon hearing Haotian's words, Yaochi hesitated and said, "His Majesty didn't either..."
Seeing this, Haotian quickly interrupted, saying, "I will use the Heavenly Auspicious Clouds."
You should put away the Golden Lotus of Merit.
As for those three precious flags...
I plan to decide whether to give it to Yao Ji in the future, or to make other arrangements.
It is still uncertain whether Yao Ji will follow the path of severing corpses or the path of becoming a Primordial Golden Immortal.
Let's keep it for now!
We'll see then.