On the Verge of Emergence

Meanwhile, the Water Official Great Emperor returned to the Heavenly River Dojo.

He summoned the former officials and subordinates of the Water Department and gave them instructions.

"This humble one, having grown weary from stillness, desires to travel Zhou Tian Universe; the return date is yet to be determined."

"From now on, all matters concerning the temple will be entrusted to Taibai for management."

"You must cooperate fully and not disobey."

Now that the Heavenly Authority of Water Element has been brought into their hands, this place has become a thorn in the side of the Demon Clan Heavenly Court.

Although the Water Official Great Emperor was only an incarnation.

But if we stay here, who knows how many schemes and tests we'll face.

It would be better to leave only a group of former officials and subordinates to oversee the Water Department and handle the management of the Heavenly Water Essence.

In that case, the gods in the Ling Xiao Palace would have nothing to say.

All the Water Department officials are Zhou Yuan's direct descendants and are devoted to the Heavenly River Dojo.

Upon hearing this, they responded with a resounding "Yes, sir!"

The Water Official Great Emperor nodded in satisfaction.

He took out the Yellow-skinned Gourd the Demon God Ji Meng had used to apologize, made a hand seal, and a flash of divine light appeared in the mouth of the gourd, and many immortal medicines and divine materials appeared in the void.

"You are in charge of the Water Department and have rendered meritorious service in regulating the Water Essence."

"Although the Heavenly Court has numerous officials and celestial servants, and the daily expenses are enormous, the treasury of the Grand Luo Heavenly Palace is now completely empty."

"Although His Majesty is willing, he truly has no means to bestow such a reward."

"But if the Heavenly Court doesn't bestow any rewards, that's fine too."

"I cannot ignore your contributions."

Having said that, the Water Official Great Emperor waved his Ruyi Scepter, and the immortal herbs, divine materials, elixirs, and magical artifacts in the void, shimmering with endless brilliance, all fell into the arms of the gods and heavenly Heavenly Generals in the hall.

Everyone gets a share, and everyone receives a reward.

Suddenly, the main hall became bustling with excitement.

The assembled officials, their heads adorned with hairpins and plumes, stood proudly, while the Divine Generals throughout the hall gleamed with golden seals hanging from their chests; all were filled with joy and excitement.

"We thank the Emperor for his benevolence."

His gratitude was palpable.

The sound of devotion can shake the Yunxiao.

The Emperor's kindness can never be repaid, it can never be repaid.

Thinking of what the Emperor had said, some of the Divine Generals muttered to themselves.

Those old demons in the Ling Xiao Palace are truly not human beings; they always reward their own descendants and clansmen for any meritorious service.

But when it comes to these independent cultivators, even if they work diligently and achieve tremendous merit, they only receive verbal encouragement, which hardly matters.

They come to serve in the Heavenly Court for the sake of good fortune and merit, and for the sake of cultivation resources.

Fortunately, the Emperor was merciful and fair, which brought good days to the Water Department.

'We only know the Heavenly River Dojo, and we only know the Water Official Great Emperor.'

'Who cares if it's the Hall of Supreme Harmony or the Grand Luo Heavenly Palace?'

After waving his hand and dismissing all the gods and celestial Heavenly Generals, the Water Official Great Emperor looked at the thoughtful Grand White Golden Star and smiled:

"We reside high in the heavens, and with a mere thought, mountains and rivers change."

"But in this world, things don't always go as planned just because you have high cultivation or great supernatural powers."

Ultimately, it still requires people to do the work.

Even someone as powerful as Dao Ancestor Hongjun, who resides in the Purple Firmament Palace and is the source of the Mystic Gate Immortal Path, is still formidable.

Could it be that his will could be completely implemented throughout the Primordial Great World?

All living beings have feelings, and with feelings come thoughts. When thoughts become numerous, conflict arises. Since thoughts vary, even a sage would find it difficult to control them.

"Within the Heavenly Court, besides those Demon Clan lineages that established their foundations..."

"There are also many rogue cultivators, officials, and Heavenly Generals who joined after the establishment of the Heavenly Court."

"Cultivation is not easy for independent cultivators; Taibai could lend a hand."

As the saying goes, "Everything should be left unsaid," and the Water Official Great Emperor said no more at this point.

He said directly:

"As long as the Wuyi Mountain Dao Lineage stands."

"As long as I don't completely break ties with the Demon Clan Heavenly Court."

"The one in the Ling Xiao Palace will not harm you."

"As for the other Heavenly Court officials with powerful connections, they wouldn't dare to rashly attack my Water Department's forces."

As for the remaining rotten fish and shrimp, if Grand White Golden Star still cannot handle them...

Then Zhou Yuan would have to consider whether he should go to the Star God Lineage and find a new contact person.

"Therefore, you only need to do two things in the Heavenly Court from now on."

Grand White Golden Star's expression turned solemn, and he respectfully cupped his hands and said:

"Please give your instructions, Your Majesty!"

"The first item."

"Now that I have been promoted to the Water Official Great Emperor, I should naturally take on all the responsibilities of the Water Essence in the Heavenly Realm."

"You will need to put more effort into the allocation of officials and staff under the jurisdiction of the Water Official Great Emperor."

"The matter concerning the Water Department should be resolved as soon as possible."

The Water Official Great Emperor glanced at Grand White Golden Star and continued:

"The second item."

"Since the Doumu Niangniang has entrusted the Authority of the Heavenly River to me..."

"You shall then train a battle-ready army in the Milky Way."

All expenses can be withdrawn from the Heavenly River Dojo.

The Heavenly River Dojo, which undertakes the task of refining elixirs for Heavenly Court, has made a fortune over the years and can afford to support an online army.

"If any malevolent stars are interested in serving in the Heavenly Court to gain merit, they will be assigned to the Heavenly River Navy."

Grand White Golden Star's eyes lit up:

"I will obey the Emperor's Imperial Decree."

The Water Official Great Emperor nodded slightly.

Then his entire body dispersed into a sky full of water light and disappeared into the Grand Void.

After he disappeared.

Grand White Golden Star straightened up, his face full of fighting spirit.

'The Emperor trusts me so much.'

'I must guard the gates for the Emperor.'

'Take good care of the Authority of Water Element in the Heavenly Realm!'

Time flies, and life is like flowing water.

Wuyi Mountain.

Palace of Hearing the Dao.

Wisps of smoke curled upwards, and wisps of ethereal mist swirled around them.

Amidst the swirling spiritual energy, Zhou Yuan sat cross-legged on a futon.

After obtaining the Authority of Water Element.

Zhou Yuan entrusted all external affairs to his disciples and followers.

He then began a period of seclusion, focusing on comprehending the Authority of Water Element.

"Since Pangu's World Creation, the pure qi rose to become the sky, and the turbid qi descended to become the earth. Heaven and earth are the foundation of the world, and the pure and turbid qi are clearly distinct, while the primordial qi remains unchanged."

"As the saying goes, when qi moves, heaven and earth and all things are created; when qi sinks, all heavens and worlds perish."

"Water is cyclical; on earth it is Rivers, Lakes, and Seas; in the sky it is the Milky Way, mist, and rain; for all living things it is blood, flesh, and the foundation of the Dao Body; in the underworld it is the Yellow Springs and the place of forgetting worries; and in chaos it is the void."

"This is precisely the foundation for the transformation of pure and impure energies."

"This is the Water Essence cycle."

Zhou Yuan's cultivation had now reached the point where he could sense the Great Dao with the slightest thought.

With a thought, endless divine light shone within his Dao Domain.

Surrounded by all things and resounding with the sounds of Tao, Zhou Yuan seemed like the ancestral god who World Creation.

With a flick of his finger, a Great Thousand Universes was created.

The impurities at the very bottom of the Nine Heavens Pure Qi condense into the Nine Heavens Weak Water, which flows into the Milky Way, merges with the stars, and is illuminated by the sun and moon, thus generating the Three Lights Divine Water.

Zhou Yuan sat casually beside the Milky Way, surrounded by stars.

He scooped up a handful of water from the Milky Way.

Sprinkle it across the entire world.

The waters of the vast landmass of the universe transformed into the True Water of Heaven One, surging through rivers and galloping across the continents.

Crossing great rivers and winding around great mountains.

All rivers flow into the same source, and the waters of the four major rivers and Eight Streams flow to the four seas.

But here, the Water Essence cycle comes to an abrupt end.

Zhou Yuan looked up at the Grand Void.

His heart was pounding.

There seemed to be a 'Dao Fruit' there, and a supreme position, about to emerge.

However, it is limited by its 'lack' and cannot be 'perfect'.

It's about to launch, yet it hasn't; it's about to succeed, yet it hasn't!

"Just one more step!"

"Just one more step!"

With a wave of his sleeve, Zhou Yuan caused the entire universe to return to its original state, encompassing Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind.