Primordial Era: I am a treasure trove, full of magical treasures.

"Master's words have awakened me from my dream!" Xuanbao shook off his previous dejection, straightened his back, and his eyes shone brightly. "This title is not to be wasted! The Heavenly Court may be rotten, but it is the orthodox lineage personally acknowledged by the Dao Ancestor and agreed upon by all the sages! Since I am the Heavenly Emperor, rebuilding the Heavenly Court is a matter of course, and mobilizing resources and recruiting manpower is by the mandate of Heaven! Anyone who dares to openly obstruct it is defying the Heavenly Dao and disrespecting the Dao Ancestor!"

As Xuanbao spoke, his thoughts became clearer and his speech became faster and faster: "Luck? What I, Xuanbao, have the least to lack is luck! With the Ten Wheels of Merit hanging behind my head, I am a walking auspicious omen, the person with the strongest background in the primordial world!"

As for needing resources to repair the Heavenly Court? The one within my own chaotic space is the original Heavenly Court, even more authentic than the demon race's Heavenly Court. It's a piece of cake.

As for Ren Shouxuanbao, his eyes gleaming, he looked at his three masters: "The great calamity of the Lich King has just passed, and countless powerful beings have perished. Many rogue cultivators, including those at the Great Luo and Taiyi levels, are living in constant fear. This is precisely the time when we need capable people! In the name of the Heavenly Emperor, I issue a widespread decree to recruit talents, declaring that the Heavenly Court will be re-established to regulate the primordial world. Those who have made contributions will be rewarded, and those who are capable will be given positions to enjoy the fortune of the Heavenly Court and receive the merits of the Heavenly Dao! I also ask my three masters, Sister Nuwa and Sister Houtu, to spread the word a little... I'm not afraid that no one will come to join me!"

Should he issue this recruitment order or not? It doesn't matter to Xuanbao. He has plenty of manpower. Not to mention, there are still many Golden Immortals and above left in his Human Emperor Banner, as well as the Holy Spirit Clan. Even if all else fails, there are many useful junior brothers and sisters from the Heaven, Earth and Man Sects. As for whether he will be hindered, joking is about strength and background.

Lao Tzu nodded slightly, and a faint, almost satisfied smile finally appeared on his usually calm face: "Good. Now that you have this understanding, go ahead and do it. We will always be your support."

Xuanbao took a deep breath, the last trace of confusion in his eyes replaced by burning determination. He took a step back and solemnly and deeply bowed to his three masters on the cloud bed.

"Disciple thanks Masters for your guidance and protection." Xuanbao's voice was choked with emotion. Since he took human form in Kunlun and began his ignorant exploration of this vast wilderness, he had faced many hardships and schemes along the way, but the three figures behind him had always been his strongest support and his warmest refuge. This bond had long transcended the simple title of master and disciple.

"What nonsense are you spouting!" Tongtian waved his hand, his eyes even reddening slightly. "You are my top disciple of the Three Pure Ones, the most prized son of Kunlun Mountain! If anyone dares to wrong you, your master will be the first to object!"

A gentle ripple appeared in Yuanshi's eyes, and he nodded slightly: "To advance despite difficulties reveals one's true nature. Xuanbao, go, do as you wish, act freely. The Yuqing lineage is your support."

Lao Tzu's gaze was profound, and he finally said slowly, "On the day the Heavenly Court is re-established, we will personally attend."

No further words were needed. Xuanbao nodded emphatically, all the pent-up emotions in his chest dispelled, and a surge of heroic spirit rose within him. He straightened up, his eyes gleaming brightly, as if two flames were burning within them.

Xuanbao felt reassured and bowed solemnly to the Three Pure Ones: "Thank you, Masters, for your guidance! This disciple knows what to do!"

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The Thirty-Three Heavens, the former site of the Demon Clan's Heavenly Court.

When Xuanbao led Haotian and Yaochi out of the spatial passage and stood outside the South Heavenly Gate, the scene before them, even though they were mentally prepared, still made their hearts sink.

Broken walls and ruins, a scene of devastation.

The once majestic and towering Southern Heavenly Gate, radiating golden light, is now reduced to a broken jade pillar leaning precariously in the chaotic clouds. The three gilded characters "Southern Heavenly Gate" on the gate tower have long since faded and are riddled with cracks. Behind the gate, the once endless celestial palaces and jade pavilions, bathed in auspicious light, are now mostly collapsed and crumbling, with only broken foundations and pillars remaining, silently recounting the tragedy of that final battle. Broken glazed tiles, fractured jade steps, charred palace walls... are everywhere. Further away, the palace complex, which should have been arranged according to the celestial constellations, drawing upon countless starlight, now has its array destroyed, its starlight scattered like pearls without strings, bobbing and sinking in the chaotic currents, appearing desolate and ruined.

A deathly stillness permeated the air, along with a lingering, faint aura of malevolence. Occasionally, remnants of energy from broken formations would flash by, emitting faint crackling sounds, adding to the desolate atmosphere.

Haotian and Yaochi stood behind Xuanbao, gazing at the core of the Heavenly Court, a place they should have assisted in restoring its former glory to its new master, now reduced to ruins. The initial excitement and trepidation on their faces, born from receiving the Dao Ancestor's decree and following the new Heavenly Emperor, gradually gave way to a heavy sense of reality. Haotian's sword-like brows furrowed slightly, a trace of worry flashing across his steady eyes; Yaochi bit her lower lip, her bright eyes also filled with solemnity.

"Your Majesty..." Haotian stepped forward, his voice hesitant, "This place... is so badly damaged. The Zhou Tian Star Array has collapsed, the stellar attraction is in disarray, the foundation of the palace is mostly destroyed, and only one-tenth of the array's restrictions remain... If we want to rebuild it, the resources, manpower, and time required will be..." He paused, not finishing his sentence, but his meaning was clear: this was a bottomless pit with almost no hope.

Yaochi added softly, her tone cautious: "Moreover, the former treasury, treasures, and even many key items that maintained the Heavenly Court's operation must have been destroyed or lost in the war... Now, we are utterly destitute." She glanced furtively at Xuanbao's retreating figure, her heart filled with unease. This newly appointed "Great Heavenly Venerable of Treasure Gathering," though possessing illustrious achievements, unfathomable strength, and the support of the Three Pure Ones, was still powerless without resources. Faced with such ruins, what could he possibly do? Did he truly have to rebuild from scratch, like a mortal dynasty, spending countless eons to accumulate and rebuild? In that case, the position of Heavenly Emperor would likely remain merely an empty title for a long time.

Xuanbao stood with his hands behind his back before the dilapidated South Heavenly Gate, his green robe fluttering slightly in the chaotic air currents. His face lacked the solemnity or dejection Haotian Yaochi had anticipated; instead… it carried a strange calmness, even a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips. His gaze slowly swept across this ruined landscape, as if he were not looking at a wasteland, but rather admiring a… work of art awaiting his personal restoration.

"Nothing at all?" Xuan Bao suddenly chuckled, turning his head to look at the two worried "future high-ranking officials" behind him, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Who told you we have nothing?"

Haotian and Yaochi were both taken aback.

Xuanbao said no more, took a few steps forward, walked to the half of the Southern Heavenly Gate jade pillar, stretched out his right hand, palm up, fingers slightly spread.

The originally dilapidated 33rd Heaven was instantly reduced to dust and directly damaged under the great power of Xuanbao, becoming a barren flat land.

"What's going on here?"

Seeing Xuanbao's actions, Haotian, Yaochi had a big question mark above her head!

Just as Haotian and Yaochi were filled with doubt—

Xuanbao suddenly clenched his open hand and then swung it outwards!

"Boom—!"

Chaos trembled, and the laws of the Dao roared! Centered on him, boundless chaotic energy receded like a tide, replaced by unimaginable, dazzling brilliance bursting forth from his palm! Within that light were not simple building materials, but rather the phantoms of celestial palaces and divine towers, each already carved and forming its own system!

These architectural phantoms grow longer with the wind and solidify in the air, like a scroll that has been waiting for eternity, instantly unfolding above the dilapidated Thirty-Three Heavens!

Countless foundations, beams, pillars, eaves, and roof tiles, shimmering with the essence of stars and the luster of innate spiritual jade, fell precisely to the site of the former ruins, as if time had reversed. The shattered bricks and dust were swept away by an invisible force, replaced by something even more substantial and magnificent. Palaces, more grand, more exquisite, and more profound in their Daoist essence than the former demon race's heavenly court, rose from the ground, pavilions and towers stretching endlessly, corridors and waterside terraces arranged in a harmonious and orderly fashion. With glazed tiles, white jade steps, and purple-gold pillars, every inch flowed with a misty immortal light and solid Daoist restrictions!

The Lingxiao Palace, the Yaochi Immortal Palace, the Dou Niu Palace, the Pixiang Palace… one after another, core buildings far surpassing the old system of the demon race descended with a roar! Especially the Lingxiao Palace, the pressure it emitted was actually a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, with nine golden dragon phantoms of fortune swirling on the roof, breathing out boundless auspiciousness! Just one glance was enough to feel its natural majesty, and the aura of ruling over all heavens rushed towards you!

The broken jade pillar of the Southern Heavenly Gate was replaced by a colossal gate, even more magnificent, its entire body resembling a purple-gold star! The new Southern Heavenly Gate stood 99,900 zhang tall, its lintel bearing the three divine characters "Southern Heavenly Gate," radiating golden light that illuminated the Thirty-Three Heavens! Simultaneously, profound and mysterious array patterns spontaneously connected the 365 main halls, 48,000 side halls, and countless pavilions. The power of the celestial sphere was re-guided, the chaotic trajectories of the stars were forcibly straightened and fixed, and as the buildings were completed, they spontaneously laid out and illuminated! Starlight, like a reversed Milky Way, poured into every palace, instantly bringing the cold, magnificent architecture to life, absorbing the vast essence of the stars and innate spiritual energy!

All of this happened in just three breaths!

One moment it was a ruin of broken walls and crumbling walls, the next it was a celestial palace, radiant with divine light, with palaces stretching out in a continuous line, imposing and majestic, and magnificent in all its splendor!

"This...this..." Haotian stared in disbelief, his mouth agape, wide enough to fit a star. His usual composure had vanished completely. He felt his very soul trembling, not from fear, but from utter awe at this almost "creating something from nothing," "changing the world" power of creation!

Yaochi gasped in astonishment, her beautiful eyes wide with surprise, reflecting the countless palaces and starlight, almost radiating light. "Your Majesty... these... these are all..." She stammered, overwhelmed by the sheer joy that left her speechless.

Xuanbao slowly withdrew his hand, as if he had only done a trivial matter. He turned to look at the two future high-ranking officials, a knowing smile curving his lips.

"That's more like it!"

Before Haotian and Yaochi could recover from the shock of the earth-shattering events that had occurred in the blink of an eye, Xuanbao had already stepped onto the newly built white jade steps and leisurely walked into the South Heavenly Gate, which was more than ten times more magnificent than before.

The atmosphere inside the gate was even more astonishing—thousands of auspicious clouds solidified into a tangible path, and the phantoms of golden-armored warriors on both sides were rapidly solidifying, actually guardian soldiers generated by the formation itself! In the distance, the Lingxiao Palace, suspended high at the highest point of the Thirty-Three Heavens, was entirely purple-gold, with nine dragons coiled around it. The sheer aura of dominion emanating from it made Haotian feel waves of pressure!

"Your Majesty... these palaces, and this self-operating Celestial Star Array... could it be that you had already..." Haotian's voice trembled as he looked at Xuanbao's retreating figure. His eyes held not only respect, but also deep awe and submission. Only now did he realize that the new Heavenly Emperor's reluctant agreement was probably not out of fear, but rather... he had been fully prepared, just waiting for this moment to make a name for himself!

Yaochi blushed with excitement. She felt that the rich, innate spiritual energy and stellar essence in this new Heavenly Court were no less than those outside the Zixiao Palace where she served the Dao Ancestor! "Your Majesty is infinitely powerful!" She sincerely bowed in admiration. Her worries about "starting from scratch" had long since vanished, replaced by boiling passion and boundless anticipation.

Xuanbao saw that it had been restored to its original state. In fact, this was the original Heavenly Court. The current Heavenly Court had four Heavenly Gates, each of which was a mid-grade innate spiritual treasure. The other palaces were even more magnificent than the original demon race's Heavenly Court.

"boom--!"

The moment the brand-new Southern Heavenly Gate was completely completed, the entire Thirty-Three Heavens trembled violently! Boundless starlight, innate Daoist principles, and the essence of chaos condensed into auspicious energy that surged into the sky from every palace and every array pattern, converging into nine dazzling rivers of light that traversed the heavens. These rivers intertwined and swirled on the dome, ultimately transforming into the image of nine dragons paying homage, offering a silent yet earth-shaking tribute to the direction of the Lingxiao Palace!

Almost simultaneously, the self-perfecting Zhou Tian Star Array was fully activated. The 365 main stars and 48,000 other stars shone brightly at the same time. The star power, ten times purer and more powerful than when Di Jun and Tai Yi were in charge, poured in like a celestial river, turning the entire Heavenly Court into a flowing ocean of stars! Clear and melodious Daoist sounds spontaneously rang out from the eaves of all the palaces, and the golden bells under the eaves moved without wind, playing a mysterious rhythm that harmonized Yin and Yang and soothed the four seasons!

"Resonance with the Heavenly Dao! All the stars come to pay homage!" Yaochi exclaimed in surprise. She clearly felt that the "status" of this newly born Heavenly Court was rising on its own, faintly resonating with the Heavenly Dao, the Earthly Dao, and the cycle of reincarnation!

Haotian was trembling violently. As Hongjun's disciple, he had witnessed too many miracles, but this scene was still beyond his comprehension. This was not a reconstruction, but... the creation of a "Heavenly Court" that surpassed the innate realm with the supreme power of creation! He even felt that the bottleneck in his cultivation that he had been stuck in for so long was beginning to loosen as he was bathed in the Daoist aura of the newly formed Heavenly Court!

"Your Majesty... what exactly is wrong with you..." Haotian's voice was hoarse.

Xuanbao stood with his hands behind his back before the Lingxiao Palace, his back to the two figures, his green robe fluttering in the starlight. He slightly turned his head, a meaningful smile playing on his lips:

"It's simply putting things back where they were. Let's go—"

"It's time to show the primordial world what the real... Heavenly Court is."

As soon as the words fell, the entire newly formed Heavenly Court suddenly emitted boundless light that illuminated all the heavens and myriad realms! All the great beings of the primordial world, no matter where they were, felt it in their hearts and looked up at the heavens in astonishment!

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