Primordial Era: If I remain in Longevity Mountain, I will steadily attain sainthood.

Chapter 94 Who Can Be the Heavenly Emperor?

Unexpectedly, Zhunti actually obtained the Chaos Bell, which greatly surprised all the sages.

However, Hongjun did not explain the reason, but instead brought up another matter.

"Alright, the Chaos Bell belongs to Zhunti and is used to suppress the Western fortune. I have summoned you here for another matter. Now that the Lich War has passed, there is no one to govern the world. It is time to re-establish the Heavenly Court to govern the world. Who do you think should be the Heavenly Emperor?" Hongjun Daozu said calmly without expression.

Laozi remained silent upon hearing this. He only had one disciple, Xuandu, and the Heavenly Emperor would never allow Xuandu to do such a thing.

Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Teacher, my disciple Guangchengzi has profound blessings and can become the Heavenly Emperor."

But as soon as Yuanshi Tianzun finished speaking, Tongtian Jiaozhu immediately followed up, saying, "Master, my disciple Duobao Daoren is also very fortunate, and his cultivation is profound. He is capable of becoming the Heavenly Emperor."

Yuanshi Tianzun's expression changed, and he was about to refute Tongtian Jiaozhu when Zhunti also spoke up.

"Teacher, I also have a disciple named Maitreya, who is kind and benevolent and could become the Heavenly Emperor." Now that Zhunti possessed a supreme innate treasure, he spoke with much more confidence.

Moreover, although the position of Heavenly Emperor is entangled with cause and effect, it contains immense destiny, so how could he not strive for it?

"Hmph! Zhunti, this position of Heavenly Emperor is a matter for us in the East, what does it have to do with you in the West?" Yuanshi Tianzun immediately disregarded his argument with Tongtian Jiaozhu and turned to angrily rebuke Zhunti.

Upon hearing this, Zhunti sneered and said, "Second Senior Brother, you are mistaken. The Heavenly Emperor is the Heavenly Emperor of the Primordial World, governing both the East and the West. If that's the case, why can you do what you want in the East, but I cannot do what I want in the West?"

For a time, the three sages, Yuanshi, Tongtian, and Zhunti, argued back and forth, their debate raging on.

"Alright, all of you, stop arguing. Let the teacher make the decision."

Seeing the three arguing incessantly, Laozi, as the eldest brother, spoke up.

As Lao Tzu spoke, the three sages stopped and looked at Hongjun Daozu.

Hongjun nodded, then looked at Hongyun and said, "Hongyun, you tell me, who would be the best candidate to be the Heavenly Emperor?"

"..."

Hongyun, whose name was called out again, was speechless. The other sages also looked at Hongyun with somewhat unusual expressions.

After all, Hongjun gave Hongyun advice twice, which made it clear to everyone that Hongjun valued Hongyun highly.

The hearts of all the sages sank.

Hongyun was already the strongest among the saints, which was enough to put them under a lot of pressure.

Now that it seems that Dao Ancestor Hongjun still values ​​Hongyun highly, wouldn't that make them even more worried?

Even Zhen Yuanzi looked at Hongyun with a questioning gaze.

Hongyun gave him a reassuring look, then thought for a moment and said, "Reporting to Master, this disciple believes that Haotian is worthy to be the Heavenly Emperor."

"Haotian?"

When Hongyun said this, everyone was a little confused. Haotian, who is this?

Soon after, all the sages learned who Haotian was, but knowing who Haotian was left them speechless.

Only Laozi's heart stirred, and he looked at Hongyun with some surprise.

Haotian was actually a pageboy serving Hongjun, and Hongyun suggested that a pageboy be made the Heavenly Emperor.

Although this boy was by the side of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, he was still just a boy.

If word gets out, wouldn't people laugh at us?

However, Laozi immediately understood Hongyun's meaning: it would be inappropriate for any disciple of any of the saints to become the Heavenly Emperor.

Only Haotian, who came from Zixiao Palace, was most suitable to be the Heavenly Emperor.

While Lao Tzu could think of this, the other sages were not stupid either, and they soon understood it as well.

Everyone sighed inwardly.

It seems likely that Hongyun's suggestion will actually be adopted by Hongjun.

As expected, after a moment of silence, Hongjun nodded and then waved his sleeve, and two more attendants appeared in Zixiao Palace.

One of them was Haotian, and the other was a little girl named Yaochi.

He served Hongjun Daozu along with Haotian.

The two boys suddenly arrived at Zixiao Palace, but they were not alarmed. After regaining their senses, they quickly paid their respects to the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

"Haotian, Yaochi".

Hongjun pointed, and the two boys instantly changed into a young man and woman, each exuding majesty.

"You two were originally formed from the Chaos Stone by me. One is Yin and the other is Yang. Your destinies are extraordinary. Now that the opportunity has come, it is fitting that you two take charge of the world, manage the universe, nurture all living beings, and maintain the order of the Three Realms."

Hongjun immediately appointed the two men.

Haotian and Yaochi were overjoyed to learn of this opportunity, and when they learned it was Hongyun's suggestion, they repeatedly gave Hongyun grateful looks.

Hongyun didn't take it seriously. Although Haotian had this opportunity, being the Heavenly Emperor was not an easy task.

As before, he was schemed against by the saints, and the dignified Heavenly Emperor lived a truly pathetic life.

If it weren't for the backing of Hongjun Daozu, he would have been directly stripped down by Yuanshi Tianzun long ago.

Ultimately, without attaining enlightenment, one remains nothing more than an ant. No matter how large or powerful an ant may be, it is still no match for a sage.

What is most terrifying about sages is sometimes not their strength, but their cunning.

Afterwards, Hongjun bestowed upon the two people treasures such as the Haotian Mirror, Haotian Sword, and Golden Hairpin, as well as the Innate Ren Water Spiritual Root Peach Tree, and then dismissed everyone else.

After leaving Zixiao Palace, Hongyun was about to return to Qingjingtian with Zhenyuanzi when Haotian pulled Yaochi along and called her back.

"Senior Brother Hongyun, thank you for your recommendation earlier," Haotian said.

Hongyun waved his hand and said, "This is just a small matter, nothing to worry about. But Haotian, it won't be easy for you to become the Heavenly Emperor. You should still be careful in the future to avoid any trouble."

Hongyun couldn't help but offer a word of advice, but judging from Haotian's expression, he clearly didn't take it to heart.

Haotian said, "Don't worry, Senior Brother, Haotian will definitely remember this."

However, he lingered and didn't leave, which left Hongyun somewhat speechless. He could only ask, "Is there anything else, Junior Brother?"

Haotian laughed and said, "Senior brother, the Heavenly Court has been damaged by the war between the two races, and there may still be powerful demons remaining in the Heavenly Court. I would like to ask you to lend me a hand."

Upon hearing Haotian's explanation, Hongyun immediately understood.

After thinking for a moment, Hongyun said to Haotian, "Bring me your Haotian Sword and Haotian Tower."

Haotian quickly took out the Haotian Sword and Haotian Tower and gave them to Hongyun.

Hongyun took the two swords, infused each with a wisp of magic power, and then returned them to Haotian, saying, "This Haotian Sword contains a wisp of my magic power. Anyone below the level of a saint will die when you strike it."

"And this Haotian Tower, I've set up a sealing array inside, you can use it as you like."

Upon hearing this, Haotian was overjoyed and thanked Hongyun repeatedly.

Just as he was about to take his leave, Hongyun added, "By the way, junior brother, if you are short of manpower when you establish the Heavenly Court, you can also recruit some disciples of my Confucianism and Humanism into the Heavenly Court in my name."

Although Xuan Hong was the only direct disciple of the two great sects established by Hong Yun, any living being who cultivated martial arts or Confucianism could become a disciple of either sect.

Haotian was overjoyed to receive this promise, and Zhen Yuanzi, seeing this, also wanted to ask Haotian to recruit disciples of the Earth Immortal Sect.

But after thinking about it, they decided against it! The two bid farewell to Haotian and Yaochi, and in a flash, they left Zixiao Palace and returned to Qingjingtian.

(End of this chapter)