Meanwhile, inside Grand Unity Palace, the atmosphere was grave. Li Fan scrutinized Primordial Lord of Heaven and said, "Heavenly Emperor, you taught your disciples quite well."
Yuanshi gave an awkward smile, trying to ease the tension. "Heavenly Emperor, it is indeed true that I failed to discipline them properly."
Li Fan nodded. "As long as you understand. I summoned you here this time because I have other matters to ask."
"The water essence of the Primordial World is out of balance, and the problem with the Return to Ruins is severe. What are your thoughts on this, Heavenly Emperor?"
A faint smile suddenly appeared on Yuanshi's face. "Since the Heavenly Emperor summoned me here, I presume you already have an answer in mind."
"Correct. I intend to use the methods of Humanity Dao to carry out the affairs of the Divine Dao—the Three Officials Great Emperors!"
Yuanshi's expression showed understanding. "You mean to have three of the Five Emperors of humanity wield the authority of the Three Officials Great Emperors!"
He thought to himself, Directly appointing the Heavenly, Earthly, and Water Officials through the Divine Dao... It seems the Heavenly Emperor intends to borrow Humanity Dao Fortune to shift the water essence of the Primordial World.
Li Fan raised a hand, and a map of the Primordial World's Water Veins appeared in midair within the hall.
"The calamity of unbalanced water essence in the Return to Ruins happens to coincide with the reign of humanity's Five Emperors. They will naturally exhaust every means to resolve it, while the positions of the Three Officials Great Emperors were meant to arise in response to this calamity. Using Humanity Dao to stabilize the water essence is also their mission."
Yuanshi studied the map intently and understood the Heavenly Emperor's deeper intent. "The Heavenly