Haotian's counterattack: summoning the Twelve Golden Immortals to serve in Heaven

In the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, only Haotian and Yaochi remained.

Yaochi looked at Haotian and couldn't help but speak.

"Senior brother..."

"Primordial Lord... he repeatedly used the matter of Yaoji to pressure us, causing us to lose face completely."

"Is this... just going to be left like this?"

Yuanshi Tianzun, you've gone too far!

From the moment Yaoji's affair was discovered, he relentlessly pursued them, showing them absolutely no mercy.

She couldn't swallow this insult!

Haotian slowly raised his head, his deep eyes churning with suppressed rage.

"Never mind?"

His voice was icy cold, devoid of any emotion.

"How can we just let this go!"

"Primordial Lord treats me as nothing, and has repeatedly humiliated me."

"In his eyes, you and I are probably still just those two young disciples who could be scolded at will in front of the Purple Cloud Palace back then!"

"I will remember every single one of these debts he incurred."

Yaochi walked up behind him and gently took his hand.

She knew Haotian; he was definitely not the type of person to swallow his anger.

Having suffered such a humiliating disgrace today, he will surely retaliate.

However, the other party was a high and mighty Heavenly Dao Saint, Direct Disciple of the Dao Ancestor.

Dealing with him is easier said than done.

"Senior brother, I understand how you feel."

What are you planning to do?

A glint of light flashed in Heavenly Eye as he spoke, word by word.

"I intend to summon the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect to Heaven to serve as officials!"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Yaochi was greatly shocked, almost thinking she had misheard.

"Senior brother! You... you're insane!"

She quickly stepped forward and grabbed Haotian's arm.

"Yuanshi Tianzun was proud and arrogant, and he valued his disciples the most."

"How could we possibly agree to let them come to Heavenly Court and obey our orders?"

"If you issue the decree directly, he will definitely step in to stop you, and may even embarrass you again!"

"This... how is this any different from bringing shame upon oneself?"

Yaochi was extremely anxious.

She simply couldn't understand why her senior brother would come up with such a foolish idea.

Isn't this tantamount to offering your face up and letting Primordial Lord) slap you again?

"Bringing shame upon oneself?"

Haotian sneered, then took Yaochi's hand in his own, signaling her to relax.

"Yaochi, do you think I'm that stupid?"

"I will naturally not issue an edict directly."

He paused, his eyes flashing with a mad yet resolute light.

"I am preparing to go to the Purple Cloud Palace."

"Go and request an audience with the Old Master."

Yaochi was shocked and stared at him in disbelief.

Looking for the Old Master?

"That's right!"

Haotian's voice was filled with a desperate determination.

"I request that Your Old Master personally intervene and explain the situation to Primordial Lord!"

"I refuse to believe that once Your Old Master speaks, the Yuanshi Tianzun would dare to openly disobey Your Old Master's orders!"

Yaochi hesitated for a moment before cautiously speaking.

"But senior brother... will the Old Master... help us?"

"Besides, what reason do we have to ask the Old Master for help?"

"We can't just say, ' Primordial Lord bullied us, and Old Master should go and get revenge,' can we?"

Haotian smiled slightly.

"I've already thought of a reason. I'll say that my Heavenly Court is short of people and needs the Clarify Sect some people to serve in the Heavenly Court."

Yaochi understood Haotian's plan, but her heart was filled with even greater worry.

"Senior brother, although our Heavenly Court is not as powerful as it was during the Demon Clan's heyday, it is not lacking in manpower."

"Using a shortage of manpower as an excuse to send the Golden Immortal of the Clarify Sect to heaven... I'm afraid that reason won't hold water with the Old Master, will it?"

Who says the Heavenly Court isn't short of manpower?

Upon hearing this, Haotian snorted coldly.

"The Heavenly Court is in dire need of personnel! And it's a major shortage!"

"Among the celestial beings and gods of this Heavenly Court, aside from a handful of them, who is truly capable of great use?"

"Most of them are just Primordial Wilderness Rogue cultivator from the primordial era, with weak cultivation and utterly useless!"

"They're fine for handling mundane tasks, but if something truly major happens, who's capable?"

"What the Heavenly Court needs are true pillars of society! Strong individuals who can command respect and uphold the dignity of the Heavenly Court!"

"Aren't the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect the best candidates?"

He spoke with absolute confidence and conviction.

Is Heavenly Court short of people?

Lack!

What's lacking are true masters!

As for whether the Old Master will help us...

A complex expression flashed across Haotian's face.

"You'll only know if you try."

"At worst... I'll swallow my pride and have a good cry in front of Your Old Master!"

"I suppose, considering how many years you and I have served him, the Old Master... will surely lend me a hand."

These words brought tears to Yaochi's eyes.

yes.

They were the attendants of the Dao Ancestor, the people closest to Dao Ancestor.

In the end, however, he had to suffer the wrath of his disciple.

How stifling it must be for the Heavenly Emperor to sit on that throne!

But reason prevailed, and Yaochi voiced her final concern.

"Senior brother... we are ultimately just Daoist disciples by the Old Master's side."

"And Primordial Lord... he is the Old Master's Direct Disciple, a manifestation of Pangu's Primordial Spirit, a true and orthodox disciple of the Xuanmen Orthodox Daoist Sect."

"Old Master... would you really embarrass your own disciple for our sake?"

This problem weighed heavily on their minds like a mountain.

Haotian fell silent.

He was well aware of the weight of this matter.

On one side was the young servant who had served him for many years, and on the other side was his Direct Disciple.

How will the Dao Ancestor choose?

He wasn't sure.

but...

Looking at the worry in Yaochi's eyes, he recalled the arrogant face of Yuanshi Tianzun and the smug look of Guangchengzi.

Endless humiliation and anger surged into his heart once again.

He slowly clenched his fist, his nails digging deeply into his palm.

"Yaochi."

"This is the only way I can think of to retaliate against Primordial Lord!"

"If this succeeds, the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect will be subject to the control of my Heavenly Court and obey my commands!"

"If we lose... at worst, we'll just be humiliated again."

"Anyway, haven't we suffered enough humiliation over the years?"

Looking at the unwavering resolve in Heavenly Eye, Yaochi's last trace of hesitation finally dissipated.

She knew that her senior brother had made up his mind.

Whether the road ahead leads to an abyss or a bright future, they have no choice but to keep going.

She nodded emphatically.

"Good!"

"Then... let's give it a try!"

No matter the outcome, I'll be with you!

"Let's... go together!"

Looking at the determination in Yaochi's eyes, Haotian felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and he reached out to hold Yaochi's hand.

"No, you stay in Heavenly Court."

"I can go alone."

With Yaochi's support, Heavenly Heart reassured.

Without the slightest hesitation, he moved, transforming into a dazzling Golden Light, and instantly rushed out of the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

The Golden Light pierced through the Thirty-Three Heavens, heading straight for the ancient palace Depths of Chaos!