Primordial Era: I am a member of the Jie Sect, and I am the God of Literature.

Upon hearing what his senior brothers Tongtian and Yuanshi said, Haotian didn't say anything more, but simply cupped his hands and said, "Please."

Immediately, the gates of Zixiao Palace opened wide, and endless profound laws surged forth from within, causing Laozi, Nuwa, Yuanshi, and the four sages who had just entered to look as if their gazes pierced through the void, towards the depths of Zixiao Palace.

It seems that this profound law directly transcends the level of saints and even the level of Hunyuan Daluo Golden Immortals, and it also seems to have shown the four saints the path to the future.

Although Yuanshi Tianzun and Tongtian Jiaozhu have now comprehended the holy path they cultivate, they are still very far from reaching this level. They may even need to reach the level of endless cosmic energy to come into contact with this level.

On the contrary, Laozi Taiqing has already walked a long way on the path of sainthood. At this time, contacting and understanding this level will also be beneficial for his future cultivation.

Nuwa is even more extraordinary. Ever since she voluntarily relinquished her saintly position and attained the Dao of the Primordial Golden Immortal, her cultivation has been as powerful as a dragon and tiger in the heavens and earth. She is now close to the peak of the Primordial Golden Immortal level. Among the saints of the prehistoric world, she is probably the most powerful being. Even Laozi of Taiqing is slightly inferior to her...

However, the arrival of Yuanshi and Tongtian today was entirely due to the Dao Ancestor's telepathic message.

At their level, they would only be there to make up the numbers, but the Dao Ancestor still allowed them to come, so the four sages gathered in Zixiao Palace.

As for the two Western Saints, they have not yet experienced the Great Tribulation, and the holy path they have cultivated has not undergone transformation, so they are unaware of this matter.

The Sage of the Earthly Way possesses a peaceful mind and the Earthly Way, therefore, the Dao Ancestor Hongjun only summoned four Sages: Laozi, Nuwa, Yuanshi, and Tongtian.

In the Purple Cloud Palace, when Hongjun Daozu saw the four saints, he did not say much. Suddenly, a mysterious aura emanated from his body, as if he had surpassed several levels of Hunyuan Daluo Jinxian, or as if he had just surpassed several saints.

Then the Heavenly Gear appeared before the Four Sages, and an unparalleled Dao sound rang out. It was as if this sound, which had echoed in the Purple Cloud Palace, had allowed the Four Sages to see through the essence of the entire prehistoric world, and also allowed them to see through the essence of the Holy Path and the Primordial Dao they were currently cultivating. It also allowed them to see the level of surpassing Sages and Primordial Golden Immortals in the future.

In just a short while, the four saints were filled with the boundless aura of the Holy Path, and Nuwa also showed wisps of the Primordial Dao. The four saints also began to deduce the endless Great Dao in the Purple Cloud Palace.

From then on, Zixiao Palace was closed in the primordial world, and the Four Sages also went into seclusion in Zixiao Palace to gather the myriad paths. Haotian and Yaochi also diligently guarded the gate.

As the sage disappeared, the entire primordial world seemed to fall silent.

In the Heavenly Court, Su Shao Chen held the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Slaying Whip, his gaze sweeping over the countless celestial officials. His aura as a peak Quasi-Saint spanned thousands of miles.

Even in the Thirty-Three Heavens, Su Shao Chen's indifferent yet domineering voice could be clearly heard: "The Dao Ancestor has decreed that our Jie Sect shall exercise the power of the Heavenly Emperor, and the Heavenly Court shall henceforth respect our Jie Sect."

At this moment, whether it was Bai Wei and the other heavenly soldiers and generals, or Di Xin's countless Shang troops, they all fell silent and had no choice but to bow and pay their respects.

"From this day forward, Su Shaochen of our Jie Sect shall be the revered assistant to the Emperor, and whoever is absent from the Emperor's presence shall hold the reins of the Heavenly Court!"

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

"Greetings, Imperial Secretary!"

Instantly, the voices of countless celestial officials echoed throughout the Heavenly Court, and the boundless fortune of the Heavenly Court was mostly bestowed upon Su Shao Chen, causing him, who had just broken through to the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm, to experience endless enlightenment.

A large amount of Heavenly Court fortune fell upon the disciples of the Jie Sect. The Three Immortals of Sanxiao blessed this powerful Heavenly Court fortune, and their original Quasi-Saint high-level realms instantly began to fluctuate.

Not only the Three Immortals, but also Zhao Gongming, the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit, and others, after being blessed by this fortune, all found the opportunity to reach the peak of Quasi-Saint. After quickly dealing with the remaining matters, they hurriedly went into seclusion to break through.

After receiving this immense Heavenly Court fortune, Shi Ji, Lü Yue, Luo Xuan, and other disciples of the Jie Sect who were at the initial Quasi-Saint level also found opportunities to break through to the middle Quasi-Saint level.

"You celestial officials of the Heavenly Court, continue as before."

"Where are Wen Zhong, Zhen Wu, and Huo Ling? By imperial decree, I hereby appoint the three of you as marshals of the Heavenly Army, representing Heaven, Earth, and Man, and in command of the Heavenly Army's tens of thousands of soldiers and generals!" Su Shao Chen's voice then resounded throughout the entire Heavenly Court.

Upon hearing this, Wen Zhong, Huo Ling, and Zhen Wu stepped forward, cupped their hands in acceptance of the order, and were immediately enveloped by a surge of fortune, which allowed them to break through their cultivation levels.

As for Bai Wei, the Marshal of the Army, Su Shao Chen did not waste his talent. Instead, he sent him to assist Zhen Wu in going to the Primordial World to deal with the matter of subduing demons and monsters.

Although Bai Wei and the other celestial officials were unwilling, what choice did they have now that the Heavenly Emperor and the Queen Mother were gone? Moreover, Su Shao Chen also held the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Slaying Whip, and could also mobilize the Heavenly Dao authority that belonged exclusively to the Heavenly Emperor.

After dealing with the former Heavenly Court officials, Su Shao Chen looked at the disciples of the Chan Sect. Although they were no longer bound by the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Slaying Whip, they were still gods after all, and their future development would mostly depend on the Heavenly Court.

"What choice do you have? If you wish to leave the Heavenly Court, you may do so. If you wish to use your divine position in the Heavenly Court to prove your divine cultivation, you may also stay in the Heavenly Court and cultivate your great path."

Upon hearing Su Shao Chen's words, all the disciples of the Chan Sect, especially the third-generation disciples, chose to stay. After all, they had already been conferred the title of gods, and even if they continued to cultivate, they would only reach the realm of gods. Leaving the Heavenly Court would probably be worse than staying in the Heavenly Court.

Of the second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect, only the Antarctic Immortal remained; the others, such as Dao Xing Tian Zun, Taiyi Zhenren, and Chi Jing Zi, all entered the prehistoric world.

Seeing this, the third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect all followed the Antarctic Immortal and joined him in the Heavenly Court.

The Antarctic Immortal, with the Antarctic Longevity Emperor, possessed the Heavenly Emperor's fortune of only the Sixth Imperial Position. Even before he broke free from the Investiture of the Gods, he had already reached the peak of Quasi-Saint. Now, without the constraints of the Investiture of the Gods, his return to the peak of Quasi-Saint, or even surpassing the Quasi-Saint realm, is merely the result of the accumulation of time.

Therefore, the Antarctic Immortal did not hesitate at all and chose to stay. He welcomed all his fellow disciples, since they were all from the same sect and with his protection, things would be easier in the Heavenly Court.

As for vying for power? The Antarctic Immortal has no interest whatsoever, nor does he possess any strength to contend with the Jie Sect. Just look at how Haotian and Yaochi were both summoned back by the Dao Ancestor.

As long as he obediently remains on the throne, his future cultivation will be in no way inferior to that of the top powerhouses of the primordial world.

On the contrary, Emperor Xin and the Shang Dynasty behind him bet on the wrong horse this time. Even if the Emperor's advisor doesn't kill Emperor Xin, he will probably suppress him for eternity, just like the Burning Lamp...

But the Old Man of the South Pole was certain that if the Heavenly Emperor did not return in a day, then Di Xin would probably never be able to come out again!

As Su Shao Chen had indeed guessed, after dealing with the disciples of the Chan Sect, he looked at Di Xin and the vast army of the Shang Dynasty behind him, his tone still indifferent. (End of Chapter)