I'll Step In If It Comes to That

Tai Chu's recognition of the First Emperor had no apparent reason; it was merely a thought that had surfaced when the two Divine Treasure Venerables saw the Heaven Desolate Halberd.

One had to know that, given their status, thoughts did not arise out of nowhere.

Otherwise, why did Immortal Emperor Jiang Li of World No. 390 and Idle Jiang Li of World No. 809 not possess the Heaven Desolate Halberd?

What did being recognized by Tai Chu signify? No one knew.

Tai Chu had been born before the Heavenly Dao, yet he had died. Still, no one knew where his corpse was.

Tai Chu's remains lay beyond the Heavenly Dao's control. Even if the Heavenly Dao wished to search for them, it could not find them.

Somewhere in the unseen depths, Tai Chu's remains possessed an indescribable, inexplicable mysterious power that prevented anyone from finding them.

In theory, Tai Chu's remains could not be refined, much less forged into the shape of a halberd.

All of this served as evidence that Tai Chu's remains had acknowledged the First Emperor.

"It matters not. Tai Chu's remains are merely hard and possess no accompanying divine abilities." The two Divine Treasure Venerables quickly calmed down. The First Emperor had merely acquired a weapon; he remained within their control.

They also considered whether the Heaven Desolate Halberd, which possessed intelligence, might become the sole will. That thought was quickly dismissed.

The Destruction Rule could destroy the Heaven Desolate Halberd's intelligence. It posed no threat.

"You have all stepped forth to defend the Nine Provinces. I am greatly heartened. With me here, return to your respective places and await my triumphant return!" The great halberd spanned the heavens, cleaving the Immortal World and the Nine Provinces into two worlds as clearly distinct as the Jing