What Kind of Incompetent Ruler Is This!

When the Heavenly Emperor raged in fury, all the immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court struck as one.

Grand Yi Saving Suffering Celestial Worthy rallied three million troops and attacked anew. Great Emperor Zhenwu of the Northern Heavenly Gate led an equal number of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to encircle from all sides. Emperor Gouchen cut off Immortal Qin's retreat, while Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole personally drove his army straight at them.

These four celestial sovereigns were all peak Daluo Heaven experts. Every soldier under them was a Golden Immortal, and every general a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal.

They manifested awe-inspiring dharma forms, faces savage, and roared: "Rebels, die!"

In that instant, the Heavenly Disciples moved. Heavenly might crushed the Thirty-Third Heaven. The world itself seemed to wail, and all living beings trembled in terror.

The great powers of the Primordial World watched this scene and sighed:

"The Heavenly Court's foundation is truly beyond reach."

"Even Spirit Mountain cannot compare to the Heavenly Court."

"The Human Race's Immortal Qin is still too young in its rise."

Within the Heavenly Court, Antarctic Immortal Elder, Zhao Gongming, and others gazed at the besieged Immortal Qin, their hearts filled with emotion.

Even if every soldier in Immortal Qin wielded an Innate Spiritual Treasure, what of it?

A million immortal soldiers against ten million Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, plus countless Golden Immortals and Primordial Unity cultivators—not to mention the Quasi-Saint experts of the Heavenly Court who had yet to act.

Could Immortal Qin truly hold out?

In the eyes of Chan and Jie, this Human Emperor Ying Zheng clearly surpassed Haotian.

If Immortal Qin were allowed to develop, it might not be impossible for it to recreate the glory of the Wu and Yao era.

But the Human Race had been too hasty. A million troops could not shake the Heavenly Court's foundation.

Without timely intervention from a hidden powerhouse, today might well be Immortal Qin's end.

The buddhas of Spirit Mountain watched with cold smiles, looking down on it all.

The Human Race was merely a tool to funnel qi fortune to the Heavenly Court. To think they could restore their prestige through a Human Emperor was sheer naivety.

They could already foresee Immortal Qin's defeat and the Human Race's decline.

Daluo Heaven, Eight Sceneries Palace.

Taiqing sat upright among his disciples, his expression serene.

His gaze was fixed, locked onto the qi fortune value climbing steadily within the System Panel, waiting for the moment the Primordial World would ascend.

For the Primordial World to rise from a high-level Greater Chiliocosm to the Five Great Worlds, it had to undergo Source Ascension. The qi fortune required was beyond imagination.

Taiqing sensed faintly:

Perhaps this would require a shift in the Human Path.

But the Human Path had lain dormant for countless eons.

To reawaken it, a perfect opportunity was needed.

This War of Heaven Slaying by Immortal Qin, in Taiqing's eyes, was precisely the catalyst to activate the Human Path.

If the Human Path could be roused, the boost to the Primordial World would be immeasurable.

The great powers of the Primordial World thought Immortal Qin had underestimated the Heavenly Court.

But in truth, it was the Primordial World that had underestimated the Human Race.

The ancient era was now far too distant.

Perhaps the many great powers of the Primordial World had long forgotten:

What does it mean to be the destination of qi fortune?

What does it mean to be the World Protagonist?

What does it mean to bear the path of all living beings?

Thirty-Third Heaven, Heavenly Court.

Seeing Immortal Qin's army completely surrounded, as if their annihilation was at hand, Haotian couldn't help but gloat:

"Ying Zheng, will you not kneel and beg for mercy?"

Ying Zheng snorted coldly:

"Haotian, it is you who should kneel and beg for mercy!"

Haotian's face instantly darkened:

"Kill them all!"

The Heavenly Court's ten-million-strong army roared in unison and charged forward with overwhelming force.

The Kongtong Seal in Ying Zheng's hand blazed with light. The Auspicious Golden Dragon of Human Fortune let out a roar, and golden radiance enveloped the heads of a million Immortal Qin soldiers.

The Auspicious Golden Dragon of Human Fortune manifested, granting boundless power to the Immortal Qin troops, doubling their strength in an instant.

Those at the Golden Immortal realm could now wield the power of a Grand Yi, and with fortune's protection, their injury rate plummeted while recovery speed doubled.

In the Primordial Wilderness, fortune reigned supreme. What the Human Race truly relied on was not pills or treasures, but their status as the World Protagonist.

A race lacking fortune, no matter how strong, was like a castle in the air—fragile and easily shattered.

The Ancient Three Races inherited vast legacies, boasting numerous Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals and Innate Spiritual Treasures, yet burdened by karmic sin and bereft of fortune, they dared not emerge. The Dragon Race was even forced to submit to the Heavenly Court.

Now, the Human Race's fortune coalesced, displaying the bearing of the World Protagonist.

Ying Zheng stood proudly atop the Auspicious Golden Dragon of Human Fortune in the Nine Heavens. With a single command, a million Immortal Qin soldiers surged like a raging tide toward the Heavenly Court's army.

The Great Witch Bai Qi, at the Quasi-Saint level, fought four Heavenly Gods alone. Xiang Yu, Han Xin, Meng Tian, and other famed generals threw themselves into battle fearlessly, displaying astonishing combat prowess.

Under fortune's blessing, the Human Race's talents shone brilliantly, unstoppable in their advance.

The four Heavenly Gods at the peak of Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, including Grand Yi Saving Suffering Celestial Worthy, were utterly shocked.

In mere moments of contact, the Immortal Qin generals shattered their physical bodies, leaving only their Primordial Spirits to flee.

The Heavenly Court's ten-million-strong army could not withstand the Immortal Qin's might. Within a few hours, countless Immortals and Gods of the Heavenly Court fell.

The Heavenly Court's million-strong army collapsed completely. The Immortal Qin forces advanced with overwhelming momentum, straight toward the Hall of Celestial Supremacy.

Ying Zheng gazed calmly at the Hall of Celestial Supremacy.

"Haotian, kneel and surrender!"

Ying Zheng's words darkened Haotian's expression to the extreme.

At this moment, the morale of the Heavenly Court's Immortals and Gods was shattered. Only the Chan Sect and Jie Sect still had fighting strength.

They were all at the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal level, their true spirits inscribed on the Investiture of the Gods, allowing resurrection after death. Thus, Haotian ordered them to charge into battle.

But each death lowered their strength ceiling.

The Jie Sect disciples, in particular, after repeated deaths, had almost no hope of advancing on the Great Path. This was tantamount to consuming their foundational path to sustain the Heavenly Court's lifeline, infuriating both the Chan and Jie Sects. They wished to defect to the Immortal Qin and destroy the Heavenly Court.

So they fought half-heartedly, watching the Immortal Qin army tear through the defenses.

Haotian's rage was uncontrollable.

But dwelling on the Chan and Jie Sects' actions was pointless now.

The Immortal Qin army was at the gates!

Even if the Chan and Jie Sects fought, they could not turn the tide.

Only top-tier combat power could reverse the situation.

The Immortal Qin had risen recently, lacking high-end combat power.

For now, they had only the Great Witch Bai Qi at the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal peak and the Human Emperor Ying Zheng.

But the Heavenly Court had many Quasi-Saints.

All they needed was to capture the leader first—strike down the Human Emperor Ying Zheng.

The rest would be insignificant.

Haotian stared directly at Wudang.

"Minister Li Shan, go and take that rebel's head!"

But Wudang, disguised as Old Mother of Mount Li, shook her head in refusal.

"Your Majesty, my injuries are not healed. The Human Emperor's fortune is deep; I fear I cannot harm him."

Wudang knew full well that the Immortal Qin was the scheme of Senior Grand Uncle. How could she act?

She had even secretly guided the Chan and Jie Sects' passive resistance earlier.

Haotian's face soured.

But Wudang's words were true.

The hardest part about dealing with a Human Emperor was his fortune's protection.

Those lacking strength or fortune, even Quasi-Saints, could not harm the Human Emperor.

Haotian frowned deeply.

Would he have to act himself?

Absurd!

Such a human rebel, how could he be worthy of the Heavenly Emperor's personal intervention!

Seeing Old Mother of Mount Li refuse to act, The Chan and Jie sects secretly rejoiced in their hearts.

They harbored deep hatred for Haotian!

They wished nothing more than to see the Heavenly Emperor beg for mercy on his knees!

At this moment, Haotian coldly watched the Antarctic Immortal Elder.

"Antarctic Immortal Elder, go at once and kill that rebel Ying Zheng!"

The Heavenly Court currently had four Quasi-Saints: Haotian and Yaochi were both at Peak Quasi-Saint, followed by the Antarctic Immortal Elder and the Old Mother of Mount Li.

The Antarctic Immortal Elder was a key figure of the Chan Sect, his cultivation having reached Late Quasi-Saint.

He was the true Antarctic Longevity Great Emperor, the most powerful among the Four Sovereigns.

If the Antarctic Immortal Elder made a move, success might be possible.

But clearly, he was unwilling to act.

Seeing this, Haotian laughed in fury.

The Old Mother of Mount Li could be won over, but could the Antarctic Immortal Elder not be controlled?

"How dare you defy My decree?"

"Then reduce the stipend of every Chan Sect Immortal and God by a thousand years!"

"And impose a thousand lashes on each of them!"

"Wang Lingguan! Fetch the God-Striking Whip!"

"As you command!"

Haotian intended to force the Antarctic Immortal Elder into action by punishing the Chan Sect.

Wang Lingguan unhesitatingly brought the God-Striking Whip, ready to flog the Chan Sect Immortals and Gods.

The Antarctic Immortal Elder and the rest of the Chan Sect were furious!

Such a Heavenly Emperor was truly terrifying!

Even the Jie Sect could no longer stand by.

This Heavenly Emperor's actions were too excessive!

Now that the Chan and Jie sects had set aside their old grudges, their relations were harmonious.

Moreover, Zhao Gongming of the Jie Sect was by nature a man of justice.

So he stepped forward and said:

"Your Majesty's actions are truly unjust!"

Haotian glanced at Zhao Gongming, his sneer growing more pronounced.

"The Chan and Jie Immortals and Gods are indeed like tumors in the Heavenly Court!"

"How dare you act insolently before Me!"

"Each of you shall receive five thousand lashes and have your stipends cut by ten thousand years!"

The Chan and Jie sects were enraged beyond measure!

What kind of fatuous ruler was this!

Truly chilling to the bone!

Wang Lingguan showed no mercy, swinging the whip without hesitation.

The true spirits of the Chan and Jie sects writhed in agony; even Zhao Gongming and the others could only grit their teeth and endure.

But those of lower cultivation in both sects could no longer hold back their cries of pain.

Instantly, all the immortals of the Heavenly Court trembled with fear.

The Chan and Jie sects were utterly disheartened.

Seeing this, Haotian laughed even more.

"Do you still dare to be arrogant?"

"After your punishment, go and die!"

"Remember, in the Heavenly Court, I call the shots!"

"My word is law!"

"No one may defy it!"

Such overbearing rhetoric

ignited a blazing hatred in the eyes of the Chan and Jie sects.

Never had the Chan and Jie sects been so united!

They wished they could immediately join the Immortal Qin army and storm the Hall of Celestial Supremacy!

This scene fell into Ying Zheng's eyes.

Ying Zheng's brows were tightly knit.

Haotian's actions were far too brutal!

He was utterly unworthy of the title of emperor.

"Level the Hall of Celestial Supremacy within one incense stick's time."

Ying Zheng gave the order coldly.

"As you command!"

The Immortal Qin's morale surged like a rainbow, their assault ferocious and unstoppable, charging straight into the Nine Heavens!

The protective array of the Hall of Celestial Supremacy was on the verge of collapse.

Many powerful beings across the Primordial Wilderness witnessed this scene, shaking their heads and sighing.

Compared to the Human Emperor Ying Zheng, this Haotian was worlds apart.

Within the Underworld, the Six Paths of Reincarnation churned.

Houtu watched coldly from the sidelines, sneering repeatedly.

If not for Hongjun's personal appointment, how could Haotian ever be fit to sit on the Heavenly Emperor's throne?

He couldn't even match the Demon Emperor Dijun of old.

"Such a lawless Heavenly Court deserves to be destroyed!"

The Western Paradise.

Receiver and Cundi exchanged a glance, their contempt for Haotian clear.

But the two paid it no mind, instead showing a hint of smugness.

"The more lawless the Heavenly Court, the better it is for the Buddhist Sect."

"Exactly so—the Buddhist Sect is bound to flourish!"

Inside the Purple Cloud Palace.

Tongtian could no longer contain his fury.

When did it become acceptable for a man like Haotian to bully a sage at will?

Beneath the pressure of the Heavenly Dao, Tongtian's aura surged wildly.

He casually summoned the Azure Purity Sword, intent on breaking through the Purple Cloud Palace and forcing his way out.

When that time came, he would surely take Haotian's life!

Within the Daluo Heaven.

Taiqing cast a cold glance at Haotian.

Haotian had never truly won over the immortals and gods of the Chan and Jie sects.

His prestige was already lacking, and he was even more devoid of boldness.

Now, by acting against the Heavenly Dao, he would only hasten the drain of his fortune.

Once Haotian's fortune was spent, it would be time to replace the Heavenly Emperor.

The Heavenly Court!

A thunderous roar shook the heavens!

The Thirty-Third Heaven trembled.

Immortal Qin had completely shattered the protective array of the Hall of Celestial Supremacy.

Ying Zheng stepped into the Hall of Celestial Supremacy.

His Human Emperor's Fortune swirled around him.

The Ziwei Emperor Star blazed, its radiance dazzling.

Behind him followed countless Divine Generals and Wise Ministers.

An overwhelming aura shot straight into the Nine Heavens.

And what of the Heavenly Court's side?

Not only had the immortals lost their will to fight, they were even turning on each other.