Kong Xuan and Four Unlike Join the Heavenly Court

Vast and boundless Primordial Wilderness, endless Starry Sky.

The remnants of the former Demon Court still remain, yet a new atmosphere is already brewing amidst the broken walls and ruins.

The Thirty-three Heavens, having endured the baptism of the Witch-Demon Calamity, still retains a chilling aura, but wisps of new life are quietly sprouting like a spring breeze across the frozen earth.

Hao Tian and Yao Chi, the golden boy and jade maiden who had served Dao Ancestor Hongjun in the Purple Cloud Palace for countless Kalpa, were now riding on auspicious clouds, their hearts filled with trepidation, as they arrived at this territory destined to be under their rule.

Hao Tian wore an imperial robe with a dark pattern of nine dragons. Although his face looked young, there was a hint of solemnity between his brows that was not commensurate with his age. Yao Chi followed closely behind, wearing a phoenix-patterned fairy dress. Her face was stunning, but she could not hide a trace of unease in her eyes.

The Dao Ancestor decreed that they should enter the Heavenly Court, restore order, and comply with the Heavenly Dao.

However, having only the decree but no foundation, how could this Lingxiao Hall be an easy place to ascend?

The two arrived at the South Heaven Gate and saw that the once dilapidated place had been repaired, radiating golden light and Auspicious Qi.

Although the number of heavenly guards was small, each one was full of energy and clearly not an ordinary deity.

Hao Tian and Yao Chi exchanged a glance, both seeing the doubt in each other's eyes.

Upon entering the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, a chill ran through him.

Inside the hall, which should have been empty and desolate, there was instead a shimmering, celestial light and a powerful aura.

Dozens of Zhou Tian Xing Zhu stood solemnly according to the celestial positions, their bodies radiating starlight, converging into a dazzling galaxy.

What shocked them even more was that beside the throne that originally belonged to the Heavenly Emperor, a Daoist priest in a green robe stood quietly, his Daoist aura flowing naturally around him, as if he were one with the entire Heavenly Court and even the Primordial Wilderness world.

It was none other than the Qing Huan Sage, who repeatedly influenced the course of the Primordial Wilderness at crucial moments!

For a moment, Hao Tian and Yao Chi exchanged bewildered glances, their minds racing. Was it a blessing or a curse? Was it an attempt to obstruct them, or...?

Before they could speak, the Qing Huan Sage's gaze fell upon them, calm and undisturbed, yet seemingly able to see through everything.

He nodded slightly, his voice gentle and warm, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"You two need not be alarmed. I have come here not to obstruct the path, but to follow the will of Heaven and the people, to help you two smoothly inherit the power of the Heavenly Court and take control of the Primordial Wilderness order."

Upon hearing this, Hao Tian felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart, and he even felt a sense of unreality.

On his way here, he had anticipated countless difficulties:

The star lord was disobedient and outwardly complied while inwardly defying him;

The disciples of the sages are arrogant and difficult to control.

The Primordial Great Powers watched coldly from the sidelines... He was even prepared to be humble and take things slowly.

Unexpectedly, the first person to stand up and support him in such a strong manner was this very person whom even the Dao Ancestor had praised.

The Sage Qing Huan, whose Dao follows Nature and is unfathomable!

Overwhelmed with emotion, Hao Tian bowed deeply, his voice trembling slightly:

"Many... many Heavenly Venerate Qing Huan! Hao Tian will forever remember this kindness!"

Yao Chi followed closely behind, bowing gracefully.

Qing Huan smiled calmly, accepted the bow, but said nothing more.

At this moment, all the star lords in the hall, led by the Greater Yang and Lunar Star, bowed in unison, their voices resounding throughout the universe:

"Welcome the Heavenly Emperor! Welcome the Queen Mother!"

The sound waves rolled on, resonating with the laws of the stars, echoing in every corner of the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

Hao Tian felt a slight tremor in his Luck, and an unprecedented sense of responsibility and authority rose from the bottom of his heart.

He took a deep breath, suppressed his turbulent emotions, straightened his spine, and solemnly returned the bow to the star lords:

"Thanks to the Hao Tian Dao Ancestor's kindness and everyone's support, I will do my utmost to live up to the expectations of the Heavenly Court and the Primordial Wilderness!"

At this moment, he truly found what it meant to be the Heavenly Emperor.

Seeing that the ceremony was complete, Qing Huan spoke again, his voice clearly reaching the ears of every immortal and deity:

"Young friend Hao Tian, now that you have ascended to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, you should have a capable assistant."

I have two unworthy disciples. One is the Si Bu Xiang, a primordial auspicious beast whose speed can traverse the three realms.

One is Kong Xuan, who possesses Five-Colored Divine Light and can cleanse anything. These two may temporarily enter the Heavenly Court to await orders.

If either of them behaves unruly, you may use the Heavenly Rules to restrain them; there is no need to consider my feelings."

"No, no, no,"

Hao Tian waved his hands repeatedly, looking extremely apprehensive.

"I am deeply grateful for the kindness shown by the Sage Qing Huan! However, as a disciple of Sage, I hold a highly esteemed position and am among the most outstanding figures in the Primordial Wilderness. How could I possibly regard you as a subject, let alone dare to order you around?"

He was speaking from the heart. As a disciple of Sage, his status was extraordinary. How could he, with his newly established Heavenly Court, possibly control it? If he were to displease the Sage, it would be disastrous.

Qing Huan seemed to see through his concerns, smiled slightly, and said:

"It's alright. The Heavenly Court has just been established, and everything needs to be rebuilt. It needs people with both talent and virtue to serve it."

This is also an opportunity for the two of them to gain experience. You can accept it without worry; consider it my small contribution to the Dao Ancestor's efforts to restore order to the Primordial Wilderness."

Before he finished speaking, Qing Huan made no move, but his sleeves seemed to flick gently in the air.

Hundreds of millions of miles away, in the Daoist Dao Field on Yingzhou Island.

The Si Bu Xiang lay prone in the spiritually rich Cave Mansion, its body radiating auspicious light as it comprehended the Great Dao.

Kong Xuan atop a five-colored mountain peak, with Five-Colored Divine Light appearing and disappearing behind him, demonstrating the wonders of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint.

Suddenly, an irresistible, vast power, as powerful as the Heavenly Dao itself, descended and completely imprisoned the space around the two of them.

The two were horrified, feeling as if they were dust in a storm, their thoughts almost completely frozen.

"Teacher?!"

When the scene before them became clear and they found themselves in the solemn and majestic Lingxiao Treasure Hall, seeing the Qing Huan Sage standing silently above them, the two breathed a sigh of relief, but the fear in their hearts had not yet subsided.

Qing Huan's gaze swept over the two disciples, calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

"Si Bu Xiang, Kong Xuan, from this day forward, you two will remain in the Heavenly Court to assist the Emperor Hao Tian and the Yaochi Golden Mother, to uphold the laws of the Heavenly Court and maintain the order of the Primordial Wilderness."

You must be dutiful and diligent in your duties, and certainly not rely on your status as a disciple of Sage to act arrogantly. Do you understand?

Si Bu Xiang and Kong Xuan exchanged glances, their hearts filled with reluctance. As direct disciples of the Qing Huan Sage, they were used to a carefree life and never considered being subject to the Heavenly Court's jurisdiction or obeying the orders of a Heavenly Emperor who was born a "child." Kong Xuan, in particular, had a hint of arrogance flash between his brows. He possessed the innate Five Elements Great Dao, and even Daluo Golden Immortal would find it difficult to withstand the Five-Colored Divine Light. He had his own pride.

However, when their eyes met the teacher's calm yet unfathomable gaze, all their resentment and arrogance turned into silent obedience.

They knew that their teacher's actions, seemingly casual, were actually deeply meaningful. Suppressing their emotions, the two bowed and replied, "Disciples... will humbly obey the teacher's decree."

Seeing that things had come to this point, Hao Tian felt both grateful and overjoyed.

The Celestial Sage Qing Huan was bestowing both a gift and prestige upon him; how could he possibly refuse such an honor? He immediately proclaimed in a loud voice:

"Hao Tian am deeply grateful for the Sage's generous gift! Si Bu Xiang and Kong Xuan are both outstanding talents of the Primordial Wilderness world. It is truly an honor for the Heavenly Court have them join us!"