Primordial Era: I, Emperor Donghua, establish the Immortal Court

Chapter 65 Before the Emperor, All Beings Are Equal

"What brings you two esteemed guests to my Blood Sea?" Old Ancestor Styx asked softly, his eyes slightly narrowed.

At the same time, the surrounding sea of ​​blood began to boil, and the pressure of the Styx Ancestor's quasi-saint power spread out, like a mountain, suppressing the two of them.

Taiyi Dizang was taken aback. Both of them were Great Luo Golden Immortals, and they were somewhat unable to withstand the pressure from the Quasi-Saint level.

They never expected that, despite having a sage backing them up, Binhe would show them absolutely no respect.

There's a saying that goes, "Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake."

The Styx Ancestor, the King of Bodong, does not mean he fears the Three Pure Ones or other saints.

His attitude towards Zhang Zhiwei as Xiaoqian shows that he is definitely on the side of Dong Wanggong.

As for the Three Pure Ones and the Two Western Saints?

Stop kidding, we're really not that close.

Taiyi Zhenren and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva exchanged a glance, then quickly restrained themselves, no longer spreading malice in the territory of Styx Ancestor.

Seeing that the two were quite sensible, the Styx Ancestor withdrew his oppressive aura.

The sea of ​​blood returned to calm.

Although Taiyi Dizang had restrained himself considerably, he still kept sizing up Zhang Zhiwei and Nie Xiaoqian...

Soon, the two realized their strength.

"With the cultivation level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, the same as ours, they are not enough to pose a threat."

Both men were arrogant, believing themselves to be at the same level and that the other two would be no match for them.

However, the next second, Zhang Zhiwei and Nie Xiaoqian exchanged a playful glance, and they instantly felt a sense of panic.

Immediately afterwards, Nie Xiaoqian bravely raised the edict of the Eastern King in her hand!

"The Heavenly Emperor has issued a decree; why are you all kneeling to receive it?!"

Nie Xiaoqian gave a sharp shout, her gaze suddenly turning serious as she stared intently at the crowd.

Upon seeing this, Styx knelt down without hesitation and prostrated himself on the ground, showing the utmost enthusiasm.

Taiyi Zhenren and Dizang Bodhisattva looked at each other, their expressions changing in a fascinating way.

To kneel or not to kneel.

This is a problem.

This scene also caught the attention of the Three Pure Ones and the Two Sages of the West. Instantly, their faces turned green.

They knew perfectly well that this was a scheme by the Eastern King Duke.

Taiyi Zhenren and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva both represent the image of their saintly selves.

If you kneel down, it will be a slap in their face.

However, not kneeling would be disrespectful to the Eastern King, and would give others grounds for criticism.

Given their current strength, they don't want to provoke the Eastern King again because of this matter.

Having no other choice, they used telepathy to instruct the two men to kneel and receive the imperial decree.

Although it was incredibly frustrating, there was nothing that could be done about it.

Upon hearing the sage's voice, the two exchanged a glance and immediately knelt down.

"yes!"

The two men's voices were extremely awkward, but at least they knelt down.

Seeing this, the Styx Ancestor narrowed his eyes slightly.

"As expected of the Emperor, even the disciples of saints have to kneel before him, hahaha!"

He spoke his mind without any hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Taiyi and Dizang's expressions became even more unpleasant.

Zhang Zhiwei, not wanting to miss out on trouble, added another comment.

"Before the Emperor, all beings are equal."

These words stunned everyone.

Many powerful figures who were watching were all taken aback.

Goodness, such a thick layer of air.

According to Zhang Zhiwei, wouldn't even saints have to kneel down?!

Even the Three Pure Ones and other sages never expected that Zhang Zhiwei would be so audacious.

How can you just say such things? It's like you're showing no respect for their saints!

"snort!"

The Three Pure Ones and the others all snorted coldly, taking note of those words.

Meanwhile, in the Demon Court, Emperor Dongdi Jun was also watching what was happening in the Blood Sea.

Seeing this, he immediately clenched his fist tightly, his mood sinking to rock bottom.

The five saints were frustrated, and so were they.

They could only feel envy, jealousy, and resentment.

A single decree can make a sage's disciple kneel; this is the weight of the Heavenly Emperor.

As for the Demon Court, let alone being able to make a disciple of a saint kneel, even being given a second glance would be considered a sign of prestige.

After all, the Demon Court is now in a terrible state, suppressed by the Heavenly Court.

Not satisfied with this, Nie Xiaoqian turned her attention to the soul of Houtu within the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Everyone turned their attention to that direction.

Houtu has already been reincarnated in the six realms of reincarnation, so why should she still receive the imperial decree?

The next second, Houtu's spirit showed no sign of resentment and slowly knelt down.

"Houtu receives the decree!"

Nie Xiaoqian smiled with satisfaction, straightened her back, and began to read out the decree of the Eastern King.

"The Goddess Houtu, whose body has been reincarnated in the six realms, has rendered meritorious service to all living beings in the primordial world."

"By imperial decree, she is hereby appointed as the Earthly Sovereign of the Heavenly Court, in charge of the Six Paths of Reincarnation. So be it!"

Nie Xiaoqian's voice slowly faded.

At the same time, the decree in her hand flew into the sky, constantly changing shape.

Ultimately, the decree transformed into a sky-covering seal, shrouding the sea of ​​blood above.

The next moment, endless merits descended from this Dharma elixir, like a waterfall cascading down three thousand feet!

All of this merit was integrated into Houtu's body, allowing her cultivation level to rise once again!

Houtu sat cross-legged, and strange phenomena kept appearing on her body.

Everyone held their breath, watching Houtu with bated breath.

Finally, as time passed, Houtu slowly stood up, her face beaming with joy!

"A Quasi-Saint at the Great Perfection?!"

The Styx Ancestor was closest and was the first to see Houtu's current cultivation level!

The other powerful beings who were watching from other places were all surprised and stunned.

"Is this the divine power bestowed by the Emperor?!"

The old ancestor Hongyun murmured to himself, his heart still reeling from the shock.

"A single imperial decree granting such a massive increase in cultivation level—it's utterly outrageous!"

Beside Hongyun, Zhen Yuanzi's eyes were wide open, his heart pounding with excitement.

This scene filled all the quasi-saints with envy!

Some were surprised, some were delighted.

Some people are saddened.

The Three Pure Ones and the Two Sages of the West, with their extraordinary abilities, watched the events unfolding in the sea of ​​blood with a mixture of anxiety and hatred, their faces extremely grim.

"That Donghua, what shrewd methods he employs!"

Lao Tzu narrowed his eyes and gazed toward the location of the Heavenly Court.

"Donghua's move was indeed brilliant. He used the two-pronged approach of merit and imperial decree to directly bring Houtu under the command of the Heavenly Court."

Originally, it was also a nod.

"In that case, it's not easy for us to get involved. What a cunning old fox."

Tongtian's fists were clenched loosely, his anger barely contained.

"No rush. We can't just give away all the merits of the Six Paths of Reincarnation to Donghua. Let's observe the situation and wait for the right opportunity."

Lao Tzu said.

As the eldest of the Three Pure Ones, his words carried considerable weight. Upon hearing this, Yuanshi and Tongtian calmed down, their divine eyes widening as they stared intently at the location of the Blood Sea.

They will seize any opportunity to exploit even the slightest loophole.

Back to the Blood Sea.

The strange phenomena on Houtu's side have just ended.

Everyone was about to go up and congratulate them.

However, they soon discovered that the decree of the Eastern King Duke had not yet dissipated!

Its golden light shone brightly, reflecting the majestic figure of the Eastern King in the sky.

"Your Majesty!"

Everyone was shocked, not expecting the Eastern King Guild to appear suddenly, and they immediately knelt down.

"Maid Nie Xiaoqian greets Your Majesty!"

"Zhang Zhiwei of the Celestial Masters sect greets the Emperor!"

"The Blood Sea and the Styx greet the Emperor!"

"Houtu, the embodiment of reincarnation, greets the Emperor!"

Seeing everyone kneeling, Taiyi and Dizang exchanged a glance and hesitated for a moment.

But after glancing at the figure of the Eastern King, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, his legs went weak, and he knelt down.

Above the heavens, the Eastern King looked down upon the crowd.

This is not his real body, but just a projection.

However, that's enough.

He slowly raised his golden hand and pointed sharply towards the top of his head.

A force of law instantly condensed in his palm.

The next second, he opened his mouth wide.

"Just as there is a Heavenly Court in the heavens, there is a Netherworld on earth."

"Open the gates of Fengdu, the underworld!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he pointed a finger at the ground!

The power of the laws pierced through the clouds, rushed down, and slammed heavily onto the ground.

One after another, eerie buildings rose from the ground.

The entire area within a million miles was transformed into a ghost realm.

With mountains and water, it is secluded from the world.

Ten grand halls are arranged in all directions of the underworld.

Furthermore, there are ninety-six smaller hells hidden within the Ten Courts.

The Blood Sea and the Six Paths of Reincarnation are all included within it, becoming part of the Underworld.

This is the underworld, which governs the spirits of the dead and controls the cycle of reincarnation!

Everyone stared blankly at the changes around them.

This level of power was beyond their imagination.

Truth comes out of the lips, and laws are woven into the hands of the hand!

Who can rival this power?!

"Nie Xiaoqian from Heaven!"

As everyone was still reeling from the shock, the voice of the Eastern King Duke drifted over once more.

"My maid is here!"

Nie Xiaoqian was startled and quickly responded.

"Fengdu is now complete. I hereby appoint you as the Empress of Fengdu, to govern the underworld."

"Any objections?"

"Dong Wang Gong said, with an irresistible air of authority."

The reason why Houtu, who was a quasi-saint who had transformed into a being of reincarnation, was not chosen was...

Naturally, this is because if the Heavenly Court wants to control the Underworld, then a true Heavenly Court official must become emperor.

Nie Xiaoqian, who has the appearance of a ghost queen, is obviously a good choice.

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty, for saving my title!"

Nie Xiaoqian was overjoyed and knelt down to kowtow!

After receiving Nie Xiaoqian's reply, Dong Wanggong turned his sharp gaze to the others.

The Styx Ancestor smiled broadly, which meant he wholeheartedly agreed.

Houtu nodded slightly, without resistance.

Needless to say, Zhang Zhiwei.

Only Taiyi and Dizang's expressions kept changing, alternating between blue and purple.

They were sent by the sages to steal merit and fortune; now the entire underworld belongs to the Heavenly Court.

What did they use to rob it?

The Eastern King remained calm, but inwardly he was pondering something.

(End of this chapter)