Bestowing You a Saint's Position-How About It?

"Master! That Yuanshi Brother Yuanshi, relying on his status as a sage, has completely disregarded me, the Heavenly Emperor!"

"During the Investiture of the Gods ceremony, he openly intercepted the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Beating Whip, claiming it was for safekeeping. This disciple has the title of Heavenly Emperor but no real power!"

Haotian sensed that the master's gaze towards him seemed to be filled with disdain.

Haotian's heart tightened, and he quickly suppressed his unease, continuing to pour out his heart, his tone growing increasingly sorrowful:

"Your Majesty, please be wise! The gods of Heavenly Court appear respectful on the surface, but in reality, they harbor ulterior motives. Deep down, they despise me, the Heavenly Emperor!"

"Although Haotian is blessed by the master, every time they look at him with contempt and perfunctory attitude, Haotian's heart aches, yet he is helpless!"

He became increasingly agitated as he spoke, "Now, in the Primordial Wilderness, the earthly path and the Human Way are reviving, and many sages have emerged. The influence of the Heavenly Dao Heavenly Dao is being weakened, sir! If this continues, the Heavenly Dao will be overthrown..."

However, before he could finish speaking, Hongjun interrupted him.

"Presumptuous!"

Hongjun roared, and a terrifying power erupted from Hongjun body, slamming into Haotian!

"Puff!!!"

Haotian was sent flying, crashing into the wall and falling to the ground, spitting out blood.

"Thump!"

"Master... Master, please calm your anger! Please calm your anger! Haotian knows he was wrong! Haotian is talking nonsense! Please spare my life, Master! Spare my life!"

Despite the excruciating pain, Haotian struggled to his feet, then lay prostrate on the ground, begging for mercy.

Hongjun sat on the high platform, his eyes cold and flashing with murderous intent.

What Haotian said touched upon Hongjun's deepest pain!

It's all because of that Lin Tian!

Haotian, that idiot, is just rubbing salt into his wounds!

The main hall was deathly silent. Haotian dared not move and remained kneeling on the ground.

However, Haotian was right about one thing: there are currently only four Heavenly Dao Saint, and compared to them, the disparity in strength between them is too great.

The best course of action now is to quickly create another sage and narrow the gap with Lin Tian's side!

Hongjun stared intently at Haotian, remaining silent.

Something was constantly on my mind.

After a long silence, Hongjun finally spoke, "There are some things that you've meddled in too much of and know too much about."

Upon hearing this, Haotian trembled and lowered his head even further.

"Haotian knows his mistake."

"However..." Hongjun changed the subject, "What you said today, though somewhat disrespectful, has also... reminded this humble Daoist."

Hongjun looked at him and slowly said, "Very well. Considering that you have followed me for many years and have been diligent in managing the Heavenly Court, though you have neither made great contributions nor committed any major offenses, I will grant you a fortunate opportunity."

"Opportunity?"

Haotian's voice trembled, and he had already vaguely guessed what was going on, and he was extremely excited.

He slightly raised his head, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Indeed, just as you thought." Hongjun's tone was calm. "This humble Daoist... may I bestow upon you a saintly position? What do you say?"

"A saint... a sainthood?!"

Haotian was overjoyed!

How many years of longing, how many days and nights of dreams!

Become a saint, immortal through countless eons, and revered alongside the Heavenly Dao!

We no longer need to be beholden to those saints.

Tears streaming down his face, he was about to kowtow and express his gratitude. "Master! Master, your kindness is immense! Haotian..."

"Wait!" Hongjun interrupted him, an invisible force stopping Haotian's bowing motion. "Don't be too happy yet."

Hongjun said calmly, "Although I can bestow upon you a saintly position and help you achieve sainthood, if you remain loyal and serve the Heavenly Dao, your saintly position will naturally be secure, and you will live forever."

He paused, then warned directly, "But—if you dare to harbor disloyal thoughts, feign compliance while secretly opposing me, or even... betray me and seek refuge with others..."

Hongjun didn't finish his sentence, but the murderous intent emanating from him spoke volumes.

Haotian naturally understood his master's meaning and quickly expressed his agreement:

"My lord, you are wise! Haotian is utterly loyal to you. Everything Haotian has is thanks to you. Without you, Haotian would still be an ignorant child in the Purple Cloud Palace!"

"Haotian swears to follow Master forever, to be loyal to the Heavenly Dao, until death do us part! If he breaks this oath, if he dares to harbor even the slightest thought of betrayal, may Haotian's soul be instantly scattered, his true spirit annihilated, and may he never be reincarnated!"

"Haotian is willing to swear this great oath against the Heart Demon, with the Heavenly Dao Heavenly Dao as witness!"

After he finished speaking, a purple rune appeared from the void and entered his body.

Haotian understood that this was a constraint imposed by the Heavenly Dao.

Hongjun looked at him quietly and nodded slightly.

"Remember your words today."

Hongjun raised his right hand, and a purple stream of energy appeared out of thin air!

The purple aura was as thin as a wisp of silk, yet it exuded a strange aura, seemingly containing the entire Great Dao; it was none other than the Primordial Chaos Purple Qi!

Hongjun played a single note.

That Primordial Chaos Purple Qi floated lightly towards the Haotian, slowly swirling in the air.

The purple aura flew to the top of Haotian's head, then with a gentle sway, it instantly disappeared into Haotian's brow!

Haotian felt that his connection with the Heavenly Dao had become closer, and he had gained a profound understanding of the laws of the Heavenly Dao.

"Thank you, Your Majesty... for bestowing upon me the Holy Throne! I will never forget your grace of Haotian! I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Hongjun waved his hand slightly. "Go then. Focus on refining the purple energy and become a saint as soon as possible; that is the right path."

Haotian suddenly remembered something and gritted his teeth, saying, "Master, there's one more thing."

"Explain."

Hongjun was getting impatient.

"Could you grant Yaochi a Primordial Chaos Purple Qi? She is also Master's attendant; once she becomes a saint, she will surely be able to serve Master even better."

Hongjun's expression changed, and he said in a deep voice, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"

"This disciple dares not."

Haotian still wanted to try, but he didn't expect that the master didn't think that way at all.

Hongjun stared intently at him, "Get out!"

"Yes! Haotian understands! Haotian takes his leave!"

Haotian dared not linger. After bowing respectfully, he gradually withdrew from the main hall of the Purple Cloud Palace.

As he stepped out of the palace gates and looked back, his eyes were filled with ambition.

Saint!

I, Haotian, will also become a sage!

Just wait!

He transformed into a streak of light, disappeared into the Chaos, and sped off towards the Primordial Wilderness.

Hongjun knew what Haotian was thinking, of course. To him, as long as he could control it, nothing else mattered.

"Lin Tian... the Earth Path... the Human Way..."

"Between you and me, it's a fight to the death."

"You won't let this go so easily; you hurt me."