Alright, Time to Get Down to Business

Zhou Ming and Houtu sped towards the Heavenly Court high Nine Heavens Above.

He didn't conceal his aura throughout the journey.

Heavenly Court.

Inside the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

Haotian and Yaochi sensed Zhou Ming's presence.

Haotian and Yaochi both trembled at the same time and exchanged a glance.

It's here!

The Sage Zhou Ming has arrived!

Haotian took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and spoke to Yaochi.

"Junior sister, Sage Zhou Ming has arrived."

Let's go and greet them.

"Alright!" Yaochi nodded emphatically.

The two dared not delay in the slightest and immediately transformed into two streaks of light, flying towards the direction of the South Heaven Gate.

When Zhou Ming and Houtu Tu appeared outside the South Heaven Gate, they saw Haotian and Yaochi already waiting there.

The two men dared not delay and immediately stepped forward, bowing respectfully.

"Haotian and Yaochi greet Sage Zhou Ming."

The two bowed deeply, their posture extremely humble.

After the ceremony, they stood up straight, preparing to pay Houtu respects to Houtu behind Zhou Ming.

But when their attention actually fell on Houtu, both of them froze.

The unfathomable aura emanating from Houtu, which was in harmony with the Great Dao, shook them to their core.

This... this is...

Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal!

Houtu has also attained enlightenment!

The two looked at each other again, and this time, they saw an indescribable shock and horror deep in each other's pupils.

The Wu Clan now has two Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal!

Originally, they only intended to use the power of the Wu Clan to solidify the foundation of the Heavenly Court.

Now it seems this is no longer about leveraging existing momentum; it's about clinging tightly to a powerful patron!

And it's the thickest thigh in the Primordial Wilderness!

Even if it means giving up half of the Heavenly Court's power, we must still bring the Wu Clan onto our side!

Otherwise, let alone whether they can secure their position as Heavenly Emperor.

If they ever displease the Wu Clan, even the Dao Ancestor might not be able to protect them!

In an instant, Haotian's plan, which had only just begun to take shape, became incredibly firm.

Having figured all this out, Haotian had no more hesitation. Together with Yaochi, they bowed deeply to Houtu.

"Greetings, Saint Houtu!"

"Congratulations, Saint! You have attained the Attain the Primordial Chaos Grand Unity Golden Immortal! The Great Dao is now within your reach!"

Houtu looked at the two nominal rulers of the Heavenly Court before her, their attitudes quite gentle, and she nodded slightly.

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need for such formalities."

Haotian and Yaochi straightened up, their faces beaming with smiles.

Haotian made a "please" gesture.

"The arrival of these two Saint brings great honor to our humble Heavenly Court."

"My junior sister and I have prepared a simple feast in the Yaochi Immortal Realm to express our gratitude. We hope that the two Saint will not find it offensive."

A faint smile played at the corners of Zhou Ming's lips.

"Good."

"You two Saint, please come in."

Then, Haotian and Yaochi led the way, guiding Zhou Ming and Houtu all the way to the Yaochi Immortal Realm.

The Yaochi Immortal Realm.

A mystical mist swirls around, and auspicious clouds drift by.

After the group took their seats, celestial maidens presented them with jade platters, serving various Spiritual Fruit, fine wines, and delicious delicacies.

The fruit platter contained rare Spiritual Fruit, each one Primordial Wilderness and shimmering with rosy light.

The wine poured from the wine jug was also exquisite liquor, its aroma filling the air.

Zhou Ming glanced at the banquet in front of him, then looked at Haotian and Yaochi sitting upright opposite him, looking tense, and suddenly spoke.

"It seems you two fellow Daoists are quite comfortable being the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother."

"This pomp and circumstance, this enjoyment, is truly the envy of everyone."

Upon hearing this, the smiles on Haotian and Yaochi's faces instantly turned into bitter smiles.

"Saint, please don't make fun of us."

Haotian let out a long sigh.

"How could the situation in Heavenly Court possibly escape the discerning eyes of Your Saint?"

"To be honest, the two of us are now all alone."

"Ever since we arrived in this Heavenly Court by the Imperial Edict the Dao Ancestor, the two of us have issued numerous celestial edicts to recruit talented individuals from the Primordial Wilderness, but what has been the result?"

He picked up his glass, downed it in one gulp, and looked somewhat resentful.

"Those so-called Great Powers Rogue cultivator, one by one, refuse to see anyone, or make up some excuse to avoid it."

"To put it bluntly, they look down on our humble origins Humanity Dao novices and are unwilling to obey our orders!"

"We've been recruiting for so long, and all we've gotten are insignificant little immortals; we can't even find a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal."

"Your Saint, tell me, with such a small number of men, what can the two of us possibly do?"

"The vast Heavenly Court is now deserted and desolate; we can't even muster enough people to guard the palaces!"

As Haotian spoke, he shook his head, his appearance conveying an indescribable sense of dejection and frustration.

Yaochi echoed her sentiments from the side, her face full of exhaustion and helplessness.

"Exactly! We can barely keep the Heavenly Court running, let alone restore order to the Primordial Wilderness."

Zhou Ming listened quietly, offering no comment.

Haotian realized he had lost his composure, so he waved his hand, pointed to the Flat Peach on the table, and forced a smile.

"Let's not dwell on these unpleasant matters, lest we spoil the refined enjoyment of the two Saint."

"Saint, please taste this Flat Peach."

"This was personally bestowed upon my junior sister by the Old Master back in the Purple Cloud Palace."

"It is the fruit of a sapling that branched off from the Innate Spiritual Root Immortal Peach Mother Tree, ripening once every nine thousand years, and its taste is exquisite."

"These Flat Peach take three thousand years to bloom, three thousand years to bear fruit, and another three thousand years to ripen."

"This is now the only decent thing the Heavenly Court can offer to its guests."

"I hope that you two Saint will not find this objectionable."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ming picked up a Flat Peach and took a bite.

Juicy and flavorful, it melts in your mouth, transforming into a pure, ethereal energy that spreads throughout your body.

Although it was of no use to him, it could still satisfy his appetite.

Houtu also took a small sip and nodded.

"It tastes good," Zhou Ming commented.

He looked at Haotian and Yaochi and said.

"It seems Daoist Hongjun has quite a few good things in his possession."

"The rewards I'm giving you two are both top-grade Innate Spiritual Root."

Haotian and Yaochi's hearts skipped a beat upon hearing this.

"You jest, Saint," Haotian quickly waved his hand.

"How could the two of us know so much about the Old Master's affairs?"

"This Peach Tree is truly a rare treasure for the two of us."

"But to you, Saint, it's nothing."

Yaochi also spoke up at the opportune moment.

"If Your Saint likes it, I will have more picked later to prepare for Your Saint."

Haotian quickly echoed his agreement.

"Yes, yes, the Saint likes it, take it."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ming smiled.

"Oh? That's great!"

"To be honest, this is the first time I've ever tasted this Flat Peach in all these years."

"I need to bring some back for my younger siblings to try."

A banquet was being held in a subtle atmosphere.

Finally, after several rounds of drinks and several dishes,

After the banquet ended, the fairy maidens cleared away the cups and plates.

"Alright."

"We've eaten the banquet and drunk the wine."

"Now, let's get down to business."

As soon as Zhou Ming finished speaking, the atmosphere in the Yaochi Immortal Realm instantly became heavy.

Haotian and Yaochi exchanged a glance, both feeling a chill run down their spines.

It's finally here.

Success or failure hinges on this!