He remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "I must trouble you, Junior Brother—summon Grand Unity True Man to see me."
Primordial Lord of Heaven was slightly startled, then immediately formed a hand seal and issued an edict. A Jade Purity talisman-light flew away through the air. Before long, Grand Unity True Man arrived swiftly on a cloud. Before his cloud had even settled, he had already bent down and prostrated himself beneath the cloud throne of Pure Bright Heaven, kowtowing before the two Great Enlightenment Undying sect masters.
"Grand Unity." The Heavenly Lord of Morality's gaze blazed like torches. "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has entered the Netherworld, made a great vow, and established a sacred ground, intending to take root in the Eastern Land. Though our Mystic Gate has flourished for long, our fortune has recently begun to stagnate. This concerns the survival of our lineage. Are you willing to shoulder this grave responsibility?"
Grand Unity True Man straightened his back and declared loudly from his prostrate position, "This disciple is willing to stake his life upon it, to spill his guts and brains, and never disappoint the hopes master and martial uncle have placed in me!"
Primordial Lord of Heaven and the Heavenly Lord of Morality exchanged a look, both revealing approval.
Primordial Lord of Heaven rose at once. With a sweep of his sleeve, his clear voice resounded through the hall. "Back when the witches and demons declined, and the Heavenly Court was reestablished, I deliberately reserved an imperial position and left it unbestowed. Today, I shall grant it to you!"
After speaking, spring thunder burst from his tongue. The voice of the Dao transformed into formless Buddhist resonance, piercing the Three Realms and Nine Domains—within an instant, the Four Great Continents and countless small worlds all trembled.