Ultimately, under the threat of the Kongtong Seal, and through compromise and weighing of options, the eight supreme beings of the Primordial Wilderness finally settled on a set of rules.
The first Human Emperor was indeed the reincarnation of Fuxi, protected by his sister Saint Nuwa. The Teacher of the Human Emperor was the only direct disciple Laozi Taiqing, the Grand Master Xuan Du.
With this move, the Three Pure Ones and Nuwa each got what they deserved. As for the remaining imperial thrones, those will be discussed later.
The thrones that Qing Huan seized, one for emperor and one for king, were separate from this struggle.
The decrees of the sages were proclaimed, Heavenly Dao responded, decreeing that five hundred years from now, the first Human Emperor would be born in the Hua Xu Tribe of the human race.
Inside the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, as the Qing Huan Sage departed, the invisible holy might gradually dissipated, but the atmosphere within the palace grew increasingly solemn.
Hao Tian sat high on the Heavenly Emperor's Throne, with Yao Chi beside him. Below, the Si Bu Xiang (the Zi Wei Great Emperor) and Kong Xuan (the Great Emperor Chang Sheng) were the heads of the Zhou Tian Star Lords, who stood solemnly.
After the initial shock and investiture, Hao Tian quickly got into character.
He knew that although the Sage of Qing Huan helped him establish his authority, he still needed his own methods and courage to truly get the Heavenly Court running smoothly and win the hearts of the Gathering of Immortals.
"My lords,"
Hao Tian's voice was steady, carrying the majesty of the Heavenly Emperor: "The Heavenly Court has just been established, and everything is in need of rebuilding. The old system of the Demon Court is no longer suitable. I, Haotian, shall work with you all to re-establish the Heavenly Rules and rebuild order to protect the Primordial Wilderness and restore harmony to Yin and Yang."
He first looked at the Si Bu Xiang: "Zi Wei Great Emperor, you govern all the stars and are the pivot of the All the Stars in the Heavens."
We must quickly sort out the star trails, establish the order of the stars' movements, so that starlight can shine everywhere, nourishing all things in the Primordial Wilderness world, without the slightest disorder."
The Si Bu Xiang Beast had fully assumed its role, bowing and saying, "Your subject obeys the decree. I will ensure that all the Zhou Tian Star Dou return to their proper places and follow their proper paths."
Hao Tian then looked at Kong Xuan:
"Great Emperor Chang Sheng, you are in charge of the lifespan, fortune, and misfortune of all living beings, which is fundamental to all life."
"When a connection is established between the netherworld and the Heavenly Court, the distinction between good and evil, merit and demerit, is made, rewards and punishments are measured, and the cycle of Karma is followed."
Although Kong Xuan was arrogant, he knew the weight of his responsibility and felt the wondrous Luck of the Heavenly Court's authority. He solemnly replied, "Your subject obeys the decree."
Subsequently, Hao Tian made arrangements for each of the major star deities, assigning them to govern the alternation of day and night, the changes of the four seasons, or the control of wind, rain, thunder, and lightning.
His words were sincere and his reasoning was clear. He not only delegated authority and responsibility but also offered encouragement. He showed no signs of awkwardness in assuming power for the first time; on the contrary, he appeared to be handling things with ease.
Seeing that this new Heavenly Emperor not only had the strong support of the Qing Huan Sage, but was also no ordinary person, and that his speech and behavior were quite orderly, the last trace of contempt they had felt for the other party because of his "virgin" background gradually dissipated.
Furthermore, since most of them are innate star gods, influenced by the origin of the stars, they have a natural yearning for "order," and Hao Tian's move to rebuild the Heavenly Court is exactly what they want.
Then, all the star lords responded in unison, their voices resounding throughout the palace. "We humbly obey the Heavenly Emperor's decree!"
Amidst the roar, the Heavenly Court's Fortune condensed once more, and the previously somewhat illusory Golden Dragon of Destiny became even more solid, circling and chanting above the Lingxiao Hall.
Yao Chi watched quietly from the side, her eyes sparkling with admiration. She had been with Hao Tian for countless years and knew his abilities and ambitions well. Seeing him quickly stabilize the situation, she felt gratified.
She also spoke, her voice clear and melodious, establishing the rules for celestial maidens and Immortal Official, and organizing the affairs of the inner court, complementing Hao Tian.
For a time, the Lingxiao Treasure Hall presented a scene of orderliness and prosperity.
Chapter Five: Qing Huan's Schemes, Old Friends' Fortuitous Encounters
In the chaos, the Qing Huan Sage did not return to his Dao Field, but instead stood apart from time and space, his gaze piercing through the endless void and falling into the depths of reincarnation, the Netherworld.
He toyed with the Kongtong Seal that had attracted the attention of all the saints in his hand, his eyes as deep as an abyss.
"Di Jun, Tai Yi..."
He murmured two names that had once shaken the Primordial Wilderness, "The Demon Court is now a thing of the past, and the Karma the Witch and Demon has been settled."
However, your talents and Luck should not be allowed to fade away. This path to becoming the human emperor is the opportunity I have secured for you to reclaim your former glory."
It turns out that he defied all opposition and risked prematurely revealing the Kongtong Seal as his trump card, in order to secure the thrones of Emperor and Empress, which were precisely for the reincarnation of the True Spirit of Di Jun and Tai Yi!
In the ancient war Witch and Demon, both sides suffered heavy losses.
Di Jun and Tai Yi's physical body collapsed, his primordial spirit was damaged, and his True Spirit entered the cycle of reincarnation, where he was secretly protected by himself.
Qing Huan and Di Jun became friends through their discussions on the Dao, and Tai Yi. Furthermore, Qinghuan had been involved in some Karma with the Demon Court.
He secretly orchestrated a deal with Houtu, exchanging certain promises for the future to save the two of them from Thread of Life.
Now, the human race is flourishing, and the fortune and merit of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors have been bestowed upon them. If one can obtain this position, not only can the old order be restored, but one can also break through the shackles of the past by borrowing the fortune of humanity. In the future, one's achievements may even surpass those of the former Demon Emperor and Eastern Emperor!
This is both a repayment of karmic Karma and a crucial part of Qing Huan's plan to maintain balance in the primordial Primordial Wilderness.
With the Heavenly Court having Hao Tian and Yao Chi, and the human race having an emperor who is the reincarnation of Di Jun or Tai Yi, the three realms of Heaven, Heaven, Earth, Man can truly be stable, and can also check and balance the disciples of the saints, preventing any one family from becoming too powerful.
"However, you must walk this path yourselves," Qing Huan murmured to himself. "The Kongtong Seal can grant titles and ranks, but it cannot replace Merit."
After reincarnation, the past is forgotten. Whether you can reunite with the will of the stars and once again display your imperial power depends on your own Creation.
His gaze shifted slightly, landing once more on the Primordial Earth, on the thriving human tribes.
Five hundred years later, Fuxi was born, and the human race would officially begin the glorious era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. What he was waiting for was the return of his two old friends in the distant future.
"A storm is brewing; this Primordial Wilderness is becoming increasingly interesting..."
Qing Huan's figure completely merged into the chaos, with only the phantom of the Kongtong Seal flashing slightly where he disappeared before vanishing.
Once the decrees of the sages were issued, the Heavenly Dao responded accordingly, and in the darkness, the vast human Luck began to converge and settle in a specific direction.
In the Primordial Wilderness east, near the banks of the Yellow River, Hua Xu Tribe.
It was dawn, but the sky was not only bathed in the golden light of the rising sun; countless rays of light descended from the heavens, gently enveloping the entire tribe.
The vegetation around the tribe grew lush and verdant at a visible rate, sweet springs gushed from the dry wells, and even ordinary beasts appeared unusually docile and peaceful.
An indescribable sense of peace, vitality, and spirituality permeated the air, bringing tranquility to all members of the tribe, from innocent children to elderly people, as if they were enveloped by a warm power.
The tribe's shaman shakily stepped out of his tent, gazed at the strange phenomena in the heavens and earth, and, overwhelmed with excitement, proclaimed to his people:
"Auspicious omens descend from the heavens, favoring my Huaxu! This is Sage's prophecy; a virtuous and wise king will surely descend upon the world to lead our human race to prosperity!"
The news spread like wildfire, not only in the Hua Xu Tribe, but also in many surrounding human settlements, who witnessed this magnificent yet gentle celestial phenomenon and felt a sense of longing and anticipation.
After the human race became the Protagonist of Heaven and Earth, although it was thriving, it still lacked a strong leading core. At this moment, all human cultivators and even great powers who knew how to observe qi could clearly sense that the "Heavenly Mandate" concerning the future of the entire race was being conceived here.
Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, in the Dao Field of the Empress Nuwa.
She stood quietly before the palace gate, her gaze piercing through the endless void, landing precisely on the Hua Xu Tribe shrouded in rosy light, and on a young woman of graceful beauty and gentle demeanor.
On her eternally serene face, a complex and unfathomable emotion was revealed, a mixture of expectation and a touch of melancholy.
She gently raised her hand, and a stream of pure energy containing the essence of Creation silently disappeared into the void, quietly protecting the life vein that was about to carry her brother's primordial spirit.