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

"The Great God Fuxi!"

"It is that great god who has been imparting civilization and guiding humanity forward since its inception!"

"We were blind and misled by treacherous people, offending the great god!"

"Greetings, Great God Fuxi!!"

A deafening roar of worship, like a raging storm sweeping across the land, spread from the Fengyan tribe's square throughout the entire primordial world. Billions of humans, wherever they were, whether they witnessed it firsthand or not, all who cherished humanity's past and knew the name "Fuxi" felt a profound connection, facing east and kneeling in devout worship. It was a sense of identity and reverence that stemmed from blood ties, from civilization, and from the depths of their very souls!

Li Shan collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down his face, his heart filled with regret and lingering fear. He had actually been deceived into attempting to smear the guide of humanity and mentor of civilization as a spy for the demon race?! If it weren't for the great god's mercy and keen insight, he would have almost become the eternal sinner of humanity! The Ze tribe chief beside him had completely fainted and was dragged aside by several equally ashen-faced accomplices.

On the high platform, Emperor Fuxi's robes fluttered, his aura resonating with the three principles of Heaven, Earth, and Man, shining like the sun. His gaze swept over the millions of excited, fervent, regretful, and reverent faces below the platform, finally settling on the young man beside him, who had steadfastly trusted him from beginning to end, and who now could not hide his excitement, but even more so his reverence and understanding.

Fuxi nodded slightly, giving the young man a gentle smile. Then, he raised his hand, gesturing for everyone to rise, and said in a booming voice, "Humanity is the most intelligent race under heaven, and should be united in resisting external enemies. Now, treacherous people have caused chaos within the race, but this is also a form of training. I hope that you will all be able to distinguish right from wrong in the future and not be misled by villains." Everyone replied in unison, "We will obey the Great God's teachings!"

With the help of the current Human Emperor and Fuxi, the human race has regained peace, and its fortune has become much more stable.

Heaven

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Xuanbao leaned against the throne in the Lingxiao Palace, his fingertips tapping idly on the armrest. Celestial music filled the hall, and dozens of celestial maidens, born from the radiance of the stars, danced gracefully, their movements shimmering with Daoist rhythm—a breathtaking sight. On the table, starlight-infused jade liquor shimmered with a clear light, and innate spiritual fruits emitted a unique fragrance.

"Tsk, now this is what life is all about." Xuanbao took a sip of the jade liquor, narrowed his eyes, and his gaze seemed to pierce through layers of palaces and time and space, landing on the "farce" that had already settled on the shores of the East Sea. Seeing Fuxi reveal his true form, intimidate the villains, and witness billions of humans paying homage, a "just as I thought" smile appeared on his lips.

"Fuxi put on quite a show. His swift and decisive actions not only eliminated the hidden dangers but also solidified the prestige of the Emperor's teacher and bound himself tightly to the fate of the human race."

Xuanbao twirled a Star Fruit between his fingers, watching with great interest the newly choreographed "energetic dance" performed by the fairy maidens of Yaochi below.

The ethereal music filled the air, starlight like silk, and the fairies danced with graceful movements, as if draping the entire Milky Way over themselves. Xuanbao watched with great interest, occasionally clapping his hands and chuckling, offering a few comments: "The lead dancer's steps are exquisite, but her expression is a bit stiff... and the one next to her flicking her sleeves, oh yes, if her waist were a little more flexible, that's the 'clouds drifting aimlessly from the mountain peaks' kind of charm we're aiming for..."

"But as the saying goes, purple actually has a lot of charm!"

He was enjoying a stolen half-day of leisure, living a carefree life. But in the side hall of Lingxiao Palace, it was a completely different scene of turmoil and suffering.

"Your Majesty! The Star Lord of the Northern Mysterious Heaven Department reports that chaotic demonic energy is seeping from a rift in the heavens and has already corrupted three auxiliary stars. He requests that manpower be allocated to suppress it!"

"Your Majesty! A report has come from the southern part of the Primordial World: remnants of the demon race have emerged and devoured three human villages. The local mountain gods and land deities are no match for them. We request the heavenly army to subdue the demon!"

"Your Majesty! The Dragon King of the East Sea laments that a wandering immortal has forcibly occupied the Crystal Palace of his seventeenth son and injured the patrolling sea demons. He begs the Heavenly Court to uphold justice!"

"His Majesty……"

……

Inside the side hall, piles of jade slips and documents nearly submerged the massive wooden desk. Haotian held a pen in one hand, reviewing documents while rapidly calculating with the other. Veins throbbed on his forehead, and his eyes were bloodshot. His once composed demeanor was completely gone. He felt as if his soul was a taut string, about to snap at any moment.

Yaochi wasn't much better off. She was facing a huge water mirror, in which the faces of the various celestial officials were arguing endlessly—the Thunder Department was vying with the Fighting Department for the specifications of the celestial patrol ceremonial procession, the Water Department and the Fire Department were bickering over the jurisdiction of a tributary of the Milky Way, and even the newly established "Spirit Beast Bureau" and "Immortal Plant Garden" were fighting tooth and nail over the right to fertilize a corner of a few acres of peach orchard.

"Stop talking, are you ever going to stop?!" Yaochi, unable to bear it any longer, slammed her hand on the table. A slight wisp of her quasi-saintly aura leaked out, and the other end of the water mirror fell silent instantly. But she could only maintain this peace for a moment, because the next second, more communication jade talismans flew towards her like sharks smelling blood, buzzing and vibrating.

The Holy Spirit Clan guards standing outside the hall, expressionless, extended their silver spears, crossing them to block the way: "His Majesty has decreed that today, for those who wish to observe the dance and cultivate their minds, no foreign officials will be received. Heavenly Venerable, please return."

"Watching a dance?! To calm the mind?!" Haotian's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he pointed towards the side hall, his voice booming like thunder, "Your Majesty! This place is practically drowning in documents from all departments! Northern demonic energy, southern ferocious beasts, western bald monks, the old dragon of the East Sea, underworld ghost messengers... and even our own troublesome relatives, they're almost fighting each other! And you still have the mind to watch a dance?!"

Haotian's roar pierced through the palace gates and faintly reached Xuanbao's ears, who was engrossed in the dance and music.

At this moment, Haotian felt extremely regretful, wondering why he hadn't opened it back then!

Now I've become a free slave, doing everything I'm supposed to do, and everything I'm not supposed to do. The key is, I'm not the emperor, it's like the emperor isn't worried but the eunuch is.

Xuanbao paused, his hand holding the fruit twitching. He listened intently to the faint sounds of a bustling market and Wen Zhong's angry roar coming from the side hall, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

"Tsk, it seems our head steward is about to give out." He shook his head, sighed, and waved for the fairies to leave.

The music and dance abruptly stopped, and the hall returned to silence. Xuanbao sat up straight and rubbed his temples. He naturally knew that the Heavenly Court was newly established, with everything needing to be rebuilt and numerous affairs to attend to. He had originally intended to train Haotian and Yaochi by delegating specific tasks, allowing himself some peace and quiet. But judging from the current situation, if he didn't intervene soon, these two might actually work themselves to death before the Heavenly Emperor's throne, which would be quite a spectacle.

Xuanbao rubbed his temples, his gaze sweeping over the side hall before returning to the empty Lingxiao Palace before him. The celestial maidens had departed, the music had ceased, and the previous revelry seemed like a mere illusion. Reality lay in the mountain of trivial matters that could make even a quasi-saint's scalp tingle.

After watching for a while, Xuanbao felt like his head was about to explode. What kind of nonsense was this? It was all rubbish. Something that could be explained in a single sentence... Sigh!

"Headache..." he muttered under his breath, but the rhythm of his fingertips tapping the armrest quickened, and the languid look in his eyes faded, replaced by a calm contemplation.

"Trivial matters, power struggles, border clashes, external demonic invasions... Ha, this primordial world is indeed never at peace." Xuanbao sneered, his gaze growing cold. "The Heavenly Court has just been established, its name is set, and its framework is in place, but its prestige cannot be truly built by issuing a few decrees or holding a few grand ceremonies. The immortals and gods below each have their own agendas; and the demons and monsters outside are also testing the Heavenly Court's limits."

He slowly rose, his imperial robes fluttering without wind, and his aura, no longer concealed, began to permeate the hall with a majestic divine might that ruled over all heavens and overlooked all worlds. He strolled to the enormous water mirror that reflected all heavens, looking at the chaotic energy and causal lines flickering in various parts of the primordial world.

"The myriad races of the primordial world fear power but do not cherish virtue. The previous grand gathering showcased our strength and backing, demonstrating the benefits of reliance. But that is not enough, far from enough." Xuanbao's voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying a metallic tone. "They revere the sage behind me, the resources I control, and the title of Heavenly Emperor. But regarding the Heavenly Court itself, the Heavenly Laws and Regulations, and those newly appointed Star Lords and Heavenly Generals… in their hearts, I fear there is still a degree of disdain and a degree of observation."

"It's time to let this primordial world remember who truly reigns supreme!"

Xuanbao's eyes flashed with divine light, and he turned around and shouted, "Haotian, Yaochi!"

Haotian and Yaochi, who were already on the verge of collapse, heard the voice as if it were a life-saving spell. They practically tumbled into the Lingxiao Palace, their faces filled with exhaustion and a desperate desire for relief.

"Your Majesty! You have finally..." Haotian began, but before he could finish speaking.

Xuanbao raised his hand to interrupt, his voice brooking no argument: "Suppress all those trivial matters and bureaucratic squabbles! Establish clear regulations, define responsibilities, and punish anyone who engages in unwarranted disputes or shirks their duties according to the Heavenly Laws! The Heavenly Court does not tolerate idlers, much less fools!"

"Yes!" Haotian's spirits lifted, knowing that His Majesty was about to get serious.

"Demonic energy in the North, ferocious beasts in the South, disputes in the East Sea, trivial matters in the Netherworld... and the petty tricks of those bald monks in the West." Xuanbao spoke rapidly and clearly, "Issue my decree: The Heavenly Court is not a nanny to clean up their messes! Since you have received divine office and enjoyed their fortune, you should take responsibility!"

His gaze was like lightning as he looked at Haotian: "Haotian, I hereby appoint you as 'Marshal of the Heavens,' to oversee this campaign of conquest and purging! Gather the heavenly soldiers under the command of the seventy-two star lords who are already in position throughout the heavens, draw upon the elite troops of the five divisions of Dipper, Thunder, Fire, Plague, and Water, and deploy another ten thousand Golden Immortal Battle Souls as the vanguard, along with the remaining million heavenly soldiers, for a great purge."

"Yes!" Haotian's eyes blazed with unprecedented brilliance, all weariness vanishing, replaced by the fervor and chilling resolve of someone commanding an army. He knelt on one knee, his voice resounding throughout the palace: "Your subject obeys Your Majesty's decree! I will not fail Your Majesty's expectations, and with thunderous force, sweep away all obstacles from the world!"

Xuanbao nodded, then looked at Yaochi: "Yaochi, you are in charge of the Heavenly Court's internal affairs, pacifying the various departments, allocating resources, and ensuring the front lines have no worries. In this battle, the entire Heavenly Court is of one mind!"

"Yaochi obeys the decree!" Yaochi solemnly agreed.

Xuanbao turned to face the water mirror reflecting all the heavens, his voice piercing through the thirty-three heavens, resounding in the hearts of every celestial being and god, and faintly reaching the four corners of the primordial world:

"Now that the Heavenly Court has been established, it shall purify the universe and restore order!"

"From this day forward, those who defy the majesty of Heaven, though far away, shall be punished! Those who wreak havoc on the primordial world shall be condemned by Heaven and Earth!"

"This battle must not only be won, but won honorably and decisively! I want all the races of this primordial world to see clearly that the Heavenly Court not only bestows order and blessings, but also possesses the iron fist and strength to quell all evil and suppress all dissent!"

"Beat the drums! Gather the troops! March forth!"

"Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!"

The war drums that shook the heavens thundered before the Lingxiao Palace! These drumbeats were neither metal nor stone, but were formed by the authority of the Heavenly Dao mixed with the power of the stars. Each beat struck the heart of all living beings in the primordial world, announcing a new and powerful era and ushering in its iron-blooded beginning.

Outside the South Heavenly Gate, a malevolent aura soared into the sky!

The banners of the seventy-two star lords, now back in their positions, fluttered, each commanding their respective celestial armies, forming a simplified Zhou Tian Star Formation. Starlight shone like a sea, and killing intent surged like a rainbow. The Dipper generals gleamed in armor, the Thunder generals were enveloped in lightning, the Fire generals were ablaze with flames, the Plague generals exuded a menacing aura, and the Water generals stirred the waters with hidden tension. Ten thousand Golden Immortal battle spirits, emerging from the Emperor's Banner, formed a formidable battle formation, their soul fires burning, a silent, chilling aura permeating the heavens and earth. Further behind, a million well-trained celestial soldiers and generals, like a silent torrent of steel, stood in perfect formation, their eyes sharp, awaiting only the command.

Haotian, perched atop the command platform, clad in the purple-gold armor bestowed upon him by the Heavenly Emperor as the "Marshal of Heavenly Supervision," wielding a phantom of the God-Slaying Whip, his aura intertwined with the entire Heavenly Court army, subtly approaching the threshold of the late Quasi-Saint stage under the surge of battle intent! His gaze swept across the chilling army below, and he roared:

"His Majesty decrees: The majesty of the Heavenly Court shall not be violated! The primordial order shall not be trampled upon!"

"The demonic energy from the north has invaded my star field; it must be exterminated!"

"The ferocious beast of the south, devouring my people, must be destroyed!"

"Those petty villains of the East Sea, defying the rules of Heaven, shall be captured!"

"This battle will vindicate the Heavenly Court! Establish His Majesty's authority! Usher in an era of eternal peace for the primordial world!"

"All soldiers, follow me—kill!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

The battle cries, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down, shattered the Thirty-Three Heavens and shook the stars in the heavens! The next moment, under the command of Haotian, this massive army, which had gathered the strongest elite forces since the founding of the Heavenly Court, transformed into dozens of torrents that tore through the chaos and rushed towards all parts of the prehistoric world according to the pre-planned routes!

The Heavenly Court's actions were so swift and decisive that they naturally left the people of the prehistoric world utterly astonished.

How can we play like this? We just wanted to tease you, but who knew the Heavenly Court would be so honest and attack without saying a word? Who can withstand that?

So what could they do? If they couldn't win, they had to back down. So the Heavenly Court recruited a wave of followers after every battle. In just a few decades, the original million heavenly soldiers were followed by hundreds of millions of other prehistoric races' heavenly allies. Seeing this, the other prehistoric races had no choice but to surrender immediately.

Thus, wherever the Heavenly Court's military might went, all evil fled in terror. In less than a century, the primordial world was cleansed. Those restless races either vanished under the overwhelming might of the Zhou Tian Star Array or bowed down in submission to the thunderous sweep of the heavenly soldiers and generals. For a time, the Heavenly Court's prestige soared to its zenith, and its laws awed all living beings.

However, not everyone is happy to see the establishment of this "new order".