Heavenly Court Expansion, Haotian Suffers a Setback
The retreat of all the sages had a significant impact on the powerful figures of the Primordial World.
However, without the suppression of the saints, these powerful figures were undoubtedly much more relaxed.
Even so, they did not act recklessly.
In the past, they would have already begun vying for power and profit.
Now that cultivation is within reach, they are no longer so concerned about the development of the Primordial World.
On the contrary, it has no impact on ordinary cultivators and living beings.
Everything seemed as if nothing had happened.
No, it wasn't that nothing happened; during this time, the Heavenly Court's prestige grew ever greater.
Immediately after the departure of the saints, Haotian began to focus all his efforts on developing the Heavenly Court and consolidating his power over the world.
As the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court, Haotian is aware of the changes in the world today.
He also knew that the saints were not acting out of any ulterior motive, but rather through genuine seclusion and ascetic practice.
Even Laozi, the Taishang Laojun of Heavenly Court, no longer paid attention to anything in Heavenly Court and devoted himself to alchemy and cultivation in the Tushita Palace.
If it weren't for the Karma associated with his divine position, Taiqing would probably have withdrawn this Dao Transformation long ago.
How could Haotian let such a rare opportunity slip by?
His goal has always been to become the true ruler of the Three Realms.
Unfortunately, he, the Heavenly Emperor, was always suppressed by the other sages.
As long as the saints are still alive, he can never truly rule the Three Realms.
Now that all the saints have retired, it is finally Haotian's turn to reign Primordial World in the primordial world.
As for the current Human Teachings, without the Sage's presence, it has long lost its former confidence.
Neither Xuandu nor Nanjixian Weng could be arrogant in front of Haotian.
In fact, both Xuandu and Nanjixian Weng have recognized the current situation.
After discovering Haotian's intentions, they also began to retreat.
Thus, the authority over the East Victory Divine Continent returned to the Heavenly Court at an extremely rapid pace.
Taking advantage of this momentum, Haotian's cultivation level advanced again and again.
At this moment, Haotian was in high spirits.
However, Haotian did not lose his mind either.
Although he was trying his best to expand the Heavenly Court's power, he also knew who he could not afford to offend.
For example, those powerful individuals who have already reached the peak of the Great Dao Quasi-Saint realm and are now striving to break through to the Primordial Chaos Path.
For example, Mount Luojia, and now Western Mount Sumeru.
Besides, the Netherworld Underworld is an existence he cannot touch.
Houtu, whether she was one of the Twelve Ancestor Witches or now one of the Twelve Gods, is someone he cannot afford to offend.
The strong rule is Primordial World eternal truth.
It is also because of the existence of these powerful figures that although the Heavenly Court has gained great prestige, it is still far from being able to rule the Three Realms.
Even so, Haotian was already quite satisfied.
Although he can no longer be said to be invincible in the primordial Primordial World, he is no longer a puppet who has no control over his own destiny.
As for the rest, there will be plenty of time later.
Those beings will one day leave the Primordial World; this realm cannot contain the truly powerful.
Haotian felt both apprehension and envy towards these beings.
Although his talent and foundation are not bad, he is still some distance away from those truly top-tier experts.
He was powerless to fight them; he could only wait for them to transcend the Primordial World.
Haotian's good mood was shattered by the arrival of the Western Buddha Lord.
After politely seeing the Buddha Lord off, Haotian returned to the main hall with a gloomy expression.
The entire hall became incredibly oppressive.
"The Sanqing have left, and now there is another Lord of Ten Thousand Buddhas."
I have already tried my best to avoid it, why are you pressing me so hard?
Am I destined to be a puppet forever?!
Facing the Buddha Lord of the West, Haotian felt the same pressure as the Sanqing Ones.
Even though he already held supreme power in his hands, he was unwilling to give it up.
A fleeting look of dejection crossed Haotian's face, which quickly turned into a resolute expression.
At the same time, he waved his hand and unleashed a beam of light that shot straight into the Yunxiao.
In a short while, Ziwei stepped into the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
With the appearance of Ziwei, it was as if endless, dazzling stars lit up the hall, instantly diluting Haotian's oppressive aura.
"Ziwei greets the Great Emperor Haotian!"
Upon entering the main hall, Ziwei politely bowed to Haotian.
"Fellow Daoist Ziwei, you're too kind. We are both Heavenly Court Great Emperor, so it's fine to address each other as 'fellow Daoist,' there's no need to be so formal!"
Haotian didn't dare to be presumptuous and immediately stood up to return the greeting.
In name, he is the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court, but Ziwei is not under his jurisdiction, and her divine position is only half a rank lower than his.
"Ziwei is detached from worldly affairs and has been cultivating diligently in the starry sky. May I ask what brings you here to seek out Ziwei this time?"
Since inheriting the throne of the Great Emperor, Ziwei has secluded herself in the starry sky to cultivate in seclusion.
Although not completely ignorant of the outside world, they were also indifferent to everything.
With such diligent cultivation, Ziwei's progress was also rapid, and she has now reached the realm of Primordial Origin Golden Immortal.
Their combat strength is even more subtly above the realm of cultivation.
"Haotian invited you this time because he does have something to discuss with you."
Even though you cultivate in the starry sky, you must still be aware of the changes in the Primordial World.
Haotian only wants to ask today: do you know what the West really wants to do?
"Do you intend to vie for the Heaven and Earth Destiny and earth like the sages, and usurp my power?"
Although both are incarnations of Cihang, Haotian is more relaxed and at ease when facing Ziwei.
Although they weren't exactly best friends, they got along very well.
Moreover, as an incarnation of Cihang, Ziwei must be aware of the West's schemes.
"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, fellow Daoist."
Although I know that Buddha Lord is also an incarnation of the original deity, I am completely unaware of anything about him.
"My understanding of the situation in the West may not be as good as yours, fellow Daoist!"
When the Western Buddha Lord was mentioned, a strange look flashed in Ziwei's eyes.
Although they have never met, they ultimately share the same origin.
"How could that be? How could you be completely unaware, fellow Daoist?"
Despite his reluctance to doubt Ziwei, Haotian still found it hard to believe.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Ziwei and the Buddha Lord are one and the same; how could they be completely unaware of each other?
That's just the truth!
The Buddha Lord's situation is different from mine. Although I am an incarnation, I have inherited the memories of the original Buddha and have a close relationship with the lineage of Mount Luojia.
But the Buddha Lord was different. When the true Buddha severed his incarnation, he not only erased his past memories, but also severed his Karma with Mount Luojia.
Although the Buddha Lord is an emanation of the original deity, apart from the original deity, there is no karmic Karma or relationship between us and others!
Although Ziwei possesses the memories of the original Cihang, she is not the original Cihang and therefore cannot know all of the original Cihang's plans.
"So that's how it is! No wonder that even though it inherited the West, it had no interaction with Mount Luojia!"
Although Haotian was surprised by the result, he did not doubt Ziwei.
In this matter, Ziwei had no reason to deceive him.
"If that's the case, then perhaps I don't need to be so wary!"
Immediately afterwards, Haotian came up with a series of ways to deal with the West.
What he feared was not the West itself, but the terrifying forces represented by the Buddha Lord.
The karmic Karma between the two individuals is no longer there, so he no longer needs to be so wary.