The Primordial Era: The Mythical Path Beginning with the Jie Sect

Chapter 53 The Chosen One for Heavenly Emperor, the Purple Star Emperor
Zhou Chen stepped forward and bowed to the saints.

"Zhou Chen, how did your cultivation level drop to the mortal realm?"

When Tongtian saw Zhou Chen's cultivation level, he became somewhat unsettled. He had only stayed in Zixiao Palace for a while, so how did he fall to the mortal realm?
Yuanshi, Taishang, and Nuwa also looked over, their eyes filled with worry.

"It's nothing, teacher. My grandmaster saw that there were some problems with my previous techniques and helped me improve them. I'm currently relearning them." Zhou Chen made up an excuse to get away with it.

"Alright, the reason I've summoned you all here is to discuss matters concerning the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court is the legitimate successor of the primordial world. Now that Emperor Jun has fallen, we need to select a successor as soon as possible."

Hongjun spoke directly, interrupting everyone's conversation.

Upon hearing this, the six sages' minds began to stir.

The Heavenly Court possesses great fortune, and if one's own disciples were to assume the position of Heavenly Emperor, it would greatly benefit one's sect.

Actually, the best candidate is Zhou Chen, after all, his achievements speak for themselves! He single-handedly stirred up the chaos of the prehistoric world, fighting against most of the cultivators in the prehistoric world, and even the top supernatural powers of the Wu and Yao races and the Zhou Tian Star Array.

If Donghuang Taiyi were still alive, there would be debate about who would be the number one person below the sage, since the Chaos Bell is too omnipotent and too abnormal.

However, the high-ranking members of both the Lich and Demon races perished together and disappeared without a trace in the chaos. Zhou Chen is said to be the number one person below the Saints, and even these Saints agree with this.

However, Zhou Chen fell to the mortal realm, which made the two Western saints' eyes light up; an opportunity had arrived.

After all, if it were the previous Zhou Chen, they simply couldn't compete with him. Not to mention his combat strength, even the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa would support him.

Laozi only had one disciple, Xuandu, who would definitely inherit the Daoist lineage. Therefore, he would support disciples of the Jie and Chan sects, and Zhou Chen was undoubtedly the best candidate.

Even the usually arrogant Yuanshi showed Zhou Chenqing a lot of respect, not to mention Tongtian!

Nuwa also thought highly of Zhou Chen; otherwise, she wouldn't have bestowed the Five Elements Spirit Pearl upon him, which was a top-grade innate spiritual treasure!

Zhou Chen wasn't particularly interested in this. After all, he had only recently switched cultivation methods and had cleverly obtained the Primordial Ancestral Qi, but he hadn't even started cultivating it yet! He had no time to concern himself with the Heavenly Court's trivial matters. The Heavenly Court was currently in dire need of reconstruction, with a ton of dirty and tiring work to do, which he wasn't going to do. He closed his eyes and directly began to comprehend the profound mysteries of the Primordial Ancestral Qi.

Seeing Zhou Chen's appearance, the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa understood his choice.

Nuwa spoke first: "Master, Lu Ya is the son of Di Jun and is qualified to assume the position of Heavenly Emperor."

“Junior sister, how can the Heavenly Emperor allow the demon race to continue in this position? My Chan Sect’s Guangchengzi has deep roots and is capable of shouldering this important task,” said Yuanshi Tianzun.

Tongtian thought for a moment and didn't speak. The most suitable candidate for the Jie Sect was Zhou Chen. He didn't care much about cultivation level. This disciple of his couldn't be judged by ordinary standards. He didn't believe that Zhou Chen only had the strength of a mortal. Even if it was true, with Zhou Chen's cultivation speed, he would improve quickly.

But since Zhou Chen had made his stance clear, he couldn't force him to.

As for the other disciples, Duobao needs to inherit the lineage, and the other three personal disciples are women who are not capable of becoming Heavenly Emperors. We can't let the inner disciples do it, can we?

"Our Western Sect, with Maitreya, Bhaisajyaguru, and Ksitigarbha as our pillars of virtue, are all candidates for the Heavenly Emperor," Zhunti Daoist hurriedly added. He listed all the capable figures of the Western Sect, disregarding the importance of lineage and succession. Lineage and succession could be chosen again, but the position of Heavenly Emperor was a rare and golden opportunity that would be missed forever.

"Laozi, Tongtian, what do you think?" Hongjun Daozu asked Laozi and Tongtian, who were silent.

"We'll leave it all to Master!" Laozi spoke first, and Tongtian, with his keen insight, seconded him.

Hongjun glanced at Zhou Chen, who was meditating with his eyes closed. This kid was the best candidate for the Heavenly Emperor. He was familiar with the process of the prehistoric world, had ingenious ideas, and could lead the prehistoric world to a higher level. However, his aversion to trouble meant he was not suitable for the Heavenly Emperor. He shook his head after thinking about it.

"The people you recommend are still shallow in cultivation and their minds are not settled. The Heavenly Court is the place that maintains the order of the primordial world, and the selection of the Heavenly Emperor is of paramount importance."

The saints were somewhat puzzled. They had recommended the best of the younger generation, and Zhou Chen was better than them. But Zhou Chen's attitude was clear: he did not want to take this position.

Surely we can't let the older generation like Zhen Yuanzi and Minghe sit in the position of Heavenly Emperor?

"Please give me your guidance, Master (Teacher)."

All the sages could see that the Dao Ancestor had been chosen, so they were just going through the motions and didn't bother guessing anymore. They simply asked directly.

The Dao Ancestor beckoned and summoned his two attendants.

"Children, you have followed me for countless years. Now I have merged with the Heavenly Dao. Are you willing to become the Heavenly Emperor or the Queen Mother, to create all things and rule over all spirits?"

Haotian and Yaochi were also surprised that the position of Heavenly Emperor and Queen Mother had fallen to them, and they immediately bowed respectfully:
"I will obey your orders, sir."

Dao Ancestor nodded and looked at the Six Sages of Heavenly Dao.

"What do you think?"

The six sages dared not refute and all expressed their agreement.

Regardless of the relationship between Haotian and Yaochi and the Dao Ancestor, even just considering their backgrounds and cultivation levels, they are far superior to those recommended by them.

In terms of cultivation, Haotian has reached the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and Yaochi has reached the late stage of the Great Luo realm. Their origins are only one step behind theirs, and they have followed the Dao Ancestor for countless years, with the Dao Ancestor backing them up.

The Dao Ancestor nodded, pointed his finger, and Haotian and Yaochi's bodies rapidly grew larger.

In an instant, a man dressed in imperial robes, exuding an aura of royalty, and a woman dressed in phoenix robes, radiating an aura of imperial grace, appeared before the crowd.

"In that case, Haotian will become the Heavenly Emperor, maintaining order in the primordial world and ruling over all living beings. Yaochi will become the Queen Mother, assisting Haotian in managing the Heavenly Court."

"Thank you, sir!"

Haotian Yaochi quickly bowed in gratitude.

The Dao Ancestor took out a sword, a tower, and a realm, and with a wave of his hand, delivered them to Haotian's side.

"These three spiritual treasures are all of the highest quality. I bestow them upon you to suppress the Heavenly Court. You will know their specific effects once you refine them."

"Thank you, sir!"

Haotian was overjoyed, thanked him, and accepted the gift. "Yaochi, I bestow upon you a golden hairpin and a peach tree of the Ren Water."

"Thank you, sir!"

Yaochi happily accepted it.

After establishing the positions of Heavenly Emperor and Queen Mother, the Dao Ancestor further stated:

"The Heavenly Court is in dire need of reconstruction. Zhou Chen will temporarily assume the position of Emperor Ziwei to deal with the collapse of Buzhou Mountain and the problem of the primordial spiritual energy."

Zhou Chen opened his eyes instantly and said helplessly:

"Grandmaster, I am only at the mortal realm. Is it inappropriate for me to assume the position of the Ziwei Emperor with such a low cultivation level?"

The Dao Ancestor did not speak, and a small, chaotic-colored cauldron flew towards Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen's eyes lit up, and he immediately took it and put it into his body, as if afraid that the Dao Ancestor would change his mind.

"Grandmaster, don't worry, I will definitely handle it perfectly for you."

Jieyin and Zhunti's eyes turned red with envy. That small cauldron was the Qiankun Cauldron, a supreme innate treasure used by Nuwa when she mended the sky.

The Qiankun Cauldron is formed from the lotus pod of the Chaos Green Lotus. It has the power to refine all things and reverse one's innate nature. Although it is not very strong in terms of attack and defense, having this treasure is equivalent to having countless innate spiritual treasures. Moreover, it can suppress one's destiny. If they had to choose between the Chaos Bell and the Qiankun Cauldron, they would definitely choose the Qiankun Cauldron.

The Three Pure Ones were very satisfied with Zhou Chen, so they simply nodded with satisfaction. They all possessed supreme treasures, and the Qiankun Cauldron was mainly used for refining innate spiritual treasures. It wasn't of much use to them, except perhaps to their disciples.

Although there are conflicts among the disciples of the three religions, they have not reached the point of being irreconcilable. If any disciple seeks help from Zhou Chen, he will not stand idly by, given his character.

As for the envious looks from the two Western Saints, they saw them too, but they didn't think they would dare to snatch Zhou Chen's Qiankun Cauldron. Not to mention that it was bestowed by the Dao Ancestor, even the Three Pure Ones were not to be trifled with, and any one of them could easily crush the two Western Saints.

The goddess Nuwa was only happy for her descendants and had no other thoughts.

Haotian felt somewhat uncomfortable. After all, he had just been excited about the three top-grade innate spiritual treasures, but then the other party was given an innate supreme treasure. It would be strange if he could be happy. However, he still understood Zhou Chen.

His strength was so great that he could suppress several powerful beings from the Wu and Yao races, and he even single-handedly stirred up a chaotic war in the primordial world. Although he was currently in the mortal realm and said to be rebuilding his cultivation, Haotian did not believe that Zhou Chen had no backup plan. Therefore, after feeling slightly uncomfortable, he calmed down. After all, they were both Heavenly Emperors and were on his side.

The same is true of Yaochi.

The Dao Ancestor nodded, then addressed the crowd:

"Go forth, all of you! Quickly restore order to the primordial world."

After the Dao Ancestor finished speaking, his figure disappeared.

Haotian stepped forward and greeted the six saints with a smile.

"Greetings, fellow disciples. The Heavenly Court is in dire need of rebuilding. I wonder if any of you have disciples who have joined the Heavenly Court to help maintain order in the primordial world?"

Nuwa chuckled softly, "I only have one mount, Jin Ning, so I can't help you, junior brother."

"Zhou Chen, come visit Nuwa Palace when you have time."

After saying this, Nuwa gracefully departed.

“Junior brother, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but the West is simply too barren, and I really have no way to help you.” Jieyin Zhunti said, and then his figure disappeared.

The Three Pure Ones originally wanted to refuse, but Zhou Chen spoke first:
"Rest assured, Heavenly Emperor, we disciples of the three religions are the orthodox lineage of the Xuanmen and have the duty and responsibility to maintain the order of the prehistoric world. When we return to the prehistoric world, I will ask my senior brothers and sisters to see if they have any intention of coming to the Heavenly Court."

Although the Three Pure Ones were puzzled as to why Zhou Chen said that, they did not refute it.

“Zhou Chen, go to Yuxu Palace when you have time. Your senior brother from the South Pole has almost claimed the Immortal Apricot for himself. Even I want to try it, but your senior brother is a little reluctant to part with it,” Yuanshi said with a smile.

"Yes, Master Uncle, I will definitely go," Zhou Chen said hurriedly. He hadn't expected that the Antarctic Immortal would remember this matter and go to such lengths.

"Come to the Eight Views Palace as well. You and Xuandu are both human, you should get closer. Although I don't have spiritual roots, I have plenty of pills." Laozi also said with a smile.

"Master Uncle, I will pay my respects once I have finished my cultivation."

Tongtian was happy to agree. Although the Three Pure Ones had separated, the brotherhood of countless eons remained. It would be good if Zhou Chen could deepen the connection between the three religions.

The Three Pure Ones and Haotian nodded and left Zixiao Temple to return to their dojo.

"Your Majesty is highly regarded by your three senior brothers! We are preparing to go to the Heavenly Court. Would Your Majesty like to come along?" Haotian stepped forward and asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty is joking. I will not go to the Heavenly Court for now. My cultivation is too low to be of any help. I have a avatar with decent cultivation, which can be used to guard the North Pole."

As Zhou Chen spoke, he summoned his Dao Body of Spacetime Dimensions. He no longer needed it, since the powerful figures of the Primordial Era were all his backers, and he didn't need to worry about safety.

A figure surrounded by the power of spacetime stepped out from the spacetime dimension and arrived at Zixiao Palace. The time and space laws of Zixiao Palace then became active.

That's right. After arriving in reality, the Dao body formed by the power of spacetime cultivates the laws of time and space, making the path of spacetime the most suitable.

Having reached the redefined Great Luo Perfection realm, and mastering 60% of the two laws, his strength should be no weaker than that of a great supernatural being from the Primordial Era, since time and space are among the top-ranking laws.

Haotian Yaochi was initially taken aback by Zhou Chen's words, but after his Dao Body emerged, he was speechless for a long time upon seeing the aura of the Great Luo Perfection Dao Body, which was intertwined with time and space.

As expected of someone who caused chaos in the prehistoric world, even after rebuilding, the backup plans he left behind are unmatched by ordinary people.

After Haotian Yaochi calmed down, he chatted with Zhou Chen for a few words before taking his Daoist body to the Heavenly Court.

After they left, Zhou Chen said:
"Grandmaster, couldn't you wait until I've finished my retraining before making any arrangements?"

(End of this chapter)