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Above the Thirty-three Heavens.

Golden rays of light roll like red rainbows, Auspicious Qi clouds spray like purple mist.

Ling Xiao Palace.

On the majestic throne, countless long steps descend.

Beneath the Emperor's throne, the Demon Clan and military officials of the demon race gathered in one hall.

The abundant energy stirred up ripples.

A moment later, the sun shone brightly in the sky, illuminating the entire universe.

Countless golden rays, like molten lava poured forth, illuminated all directions.

Amidst the radiant glow of the great sun, a majestic and domineering emperor appeared, clad in a magnificent robe of black and crimson, wearing a crown. Behind him spread boundless True Sun Fire, so dazzling that it inspired submission and made people dare not look directly at his face.

"We pay our respects to His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor."

"May Your Majesty unify the world and attain the Primordial Chaos Realm as soon as possible!"

The officials kowtowed and bowed respectfully.

Many elders of the Demon Clan lowered their eyes and sighed inwardly.

'The great sun blazes across the sky for twelve cycles.'

His Majesty's aura is becoming increasingly fierce and domineering.

' Heavenly Will favors witches and demons above all else; they are truly worthy of both respect and awe.'

Di Jun's eyes shone with golden light, his pupils like rings. He surveyed his surroundings, his tone gentle yet filled with authority:

"My lords tour the Four Seas and Eight Wastelands, harmonizing Yin and Yang, and maintaining the Thirty-three Heavenly Palaces."

"Is there anything important to report?"

After the various Demon Clan gods methodically handed over their respective duties,

Just as the morning court session was about to end, he went off to cultivate himself and attend to official business.

Unexpectedly, a Daoist priest wearing a lotus crown and a Tai Chi robe suddenly stepped forward, bowed respectfully towards the throne, and said:

"Your Majesty, this is my report."

"This humble deity has something to report."

Hmm...

The officials in the Ling Xiao Palace were astonished.

Why was it Dao Lord Fuli who spoke?

This Dao Lord was originally a rogue cultivator with a lowly background.

In the past, it was only through the great cultivation and promotion of a master that I was able to become a disciple of a lineage.

Unexpectedly, within these twelve cycles, witches and demons flourished, and the Mystic Gate Immortal Paths declined.

The lineage he joined also showed signs of decline.

This Fu Lizi is also a ruthless person.

For the sake of his cultivation path, he actually sacrificed his own lineage in one fell swoop, and by burning the fortune and merit of a lineage, he successfully obtained the Great Luo Dao Fruit.

According to what he said afterward.

Rather than sending this mountain of blood and gore into the Demon King's belly, it's better to save oneself.

At least one seedling of the Dharma lineage can be preserved.

As he said.

After joining the Heavenly Court, he established his own sect, retaining the name of his former lineage, and thus became the revivalist of this immortal lineage.

Because he was a cultivator from the Xuanmen and acted in a despicable manner, he was despised and looked down upon by many old demons.

Therefore, he was always cautious and timid in the Heavenly Court, and rarely took the initiative to stand out.

It's rare for him to speak today.

"Please speak, Dao Lord."

Di Jun lowered his eyes.

Although this person has done some research, the fact that he came from the Xuanmen sect shows that he has something to offer.

Di Jun was also willing to give him face.

"Your Majesty, this is my report."

"Since the Pangu Ancestral God World Creation, the world has revealed the two polarities of Yin and Yang."

"In the past, when the Heavenly Emperor Cangli, the Earthly Emperor Yue Jian Shi, and the Human Emperor Jiu Tou Shi were in their rightful places in the Heavenly Court, ruling the universe, they occupied the Qian position and governed the Pure Yang."

"Marry the Empress, occupy the Kun position, and govern the Taiyin."

"His Majesty now reigns supreme over the Primordial World for countless years."

"He should also marry the Empress, harmonize yin Yin and Yang, and jointly rule the Qiankun."

"Spread the brilliance of the sun, and depict the imagery of the moon!"

"Qiankun and Earth are in their proper positions, the court will be forever prosperous, and the destiny of Heaven will be eternal."

Fu Li Dao Lord's deep voice echoed throughout the Ling Xiao Palace.

The Demon Clan kept their eyes down, wishing they could cover their ears and act like quails, pretending they hadn't heard anything.

Recommending the Empress would be a great achievement.

Do you think the court officials have absolutely no thoughts on this?

That's impossible.

The problem is, there's more than one candidate for this Empress.

If you nominate one person, wouldn't you offend the other?

The key point is that one of the two candidates for the Empress is the Sun Goddess Xi He, and the other is the Moon Goddess Chang Xi.

After Di Jun and Tai Yi created the Heavenly Court, they became the Heavenly Emperor and the Eastern Emperor, respectively.

The Star Lord of the Sun Star became Xi He.

He wields the sun, drives the sun chariot to tour the universe, and his awe-inspiring name shakes the billions of races in the Primordial World.

As for Chang Xi, the Taiyin Star Lord.

This goddess's power was originally inferior to that of Xi He.

However, because Daoist Mother Yuan Jun led the Zhou Tian Star Dou) to hide in the Grand Void, they no longer revealed themselves to the world.

The Taiyin Stars showered down the Imperial Flow Sap, benefiting countless Postnatal Beings and accumulating immense merit.

For a time, relying on its good fortune and merits, it seemed to have the potential to surpass others.

If we are to establish Empress.

So, which one should we choose?

This problem was quite a headache even for the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun.

Therefore, everyone in the Heavenly Court tacitly agreed not to mention this matter.

If Di Jun were to inquire further...

Most of them said that this was His Majesty's family matter, and we dared not presume to shirk responsibility, and absolutely did not want to get involved, lest we cause trouble.

Unexpectedly, Dao Lord saw right through me today.

Sensing the essence of the great sun and the Taiyin Moon Radiance slowly descending from the heavens, the ministers in the Ling Xiao Palace pondered inwardly:

'It seems His Majesty must give an explanation today.'

Di Jun rubbed his temples, feeling quite distressed.

But his expression remained indifferent:

"Since Dao Lord has spoken, I shall marry the Empress."

"But who exactly is this Empress?"

"Does the Dao Lord have a plan in mind?"

Dao Lord Fly Whisk his whisk and respectfully said:

"Your Majesty's majesty is like the divine radiance of the sun, illuminating the Thirty-three Heavenly Palaces and reigning supreme over the entire universe."

"The Empress is the wife of the Heavenly Emperor; the word 'wife' means 'equal'."

"Only a female immortal with great supernatural powers and whose light shines throughout the universe can be chosen to be worthy of the Emperor."

Having said that, he opened his mouth with a smile:

"The Sun Goddess Xi He possesses 30% of the Sun Star's fortune."

"A renowned female immortal throughout the universe."

"She is fit to be the Empress and rule the Yaochi."

Xi He...

Di Jun tapped his fingers lightly on the throne, and under the radiance of the great sun, no one could see his face.

Do any of you gentlemen have other ideas?

The officials in the Ling Xiao Palace bowed their heads.

"This is a matter concerning His Majesty's family."

"It is up to Your Majesty to decide."

"We dare not offer any comment."

Just as silence fell over the Ling Xiao Palace.

A chilling killing intent emanated from the moonlight.

They firmly locked onto Daoist Dao Lord in the Ling Xiao Palace.

Fu Li Dao Lord's expression stiffened.

He felt as if he were standing on the edge of a knife, and the slightest carelessness would result in his body being torn apart and his millennia of arduous cultivation turning into nothingness.

The Dao Lord wiped away non-existent sweat from his forehead.

After hesitating for a moment, gritting his teeth, he finally spoke:

"Your Majesty, this is my report."

"The sun alone cannot last. The sun is inherently the most supreme and noble, but it still needs the moon to harmonize with it."

"Why not also marry Consort Chang Xi as Empress?"

"This is indeed a remarkable story!"

Upon hearing this statement...

The assembled officials were suddenly taken aback.

How could this be?

These two goddesses are among the most powerful female immortals in the universe, having attained the Dao Fruit of the Primordial Origin Golden Immortal.

How can two women serve one husband?

Even if this one is the Heavenly Emperor, so what?

But what they didn't expect was...

Within that Grand Void, the radiance of the moon and the sun, beyond countless dimensions, remained completely undisturbed.

This seems to be an acceptance of the outcome.

Inside the Ling Xiao Palace, seated atop the Heavenly Dharma Platform, the supreme and noble being hesitated only slightly before speaking with a smile:

"I have long admired both of you."

"But both of you are quasi-saints with great power."

"If... we leave it like this, I fear they will not be willing."

"Does the Dao Lord have a plan to teach me?"

Fu Li Dao Lord let out a long sigh of relief. He lowered his head slightly, concealing the dark light rising in his eyes.

"His Majesty."

"I have heard that Her Empress Wa has a treasure called the [Red Embroidered Ball]."

"This treasure can determine the marriages of all under heaven."

"Why doesn't Your Majesty invite the Empress Wa to make a trip?"

"To be His Majesty's witness at his wedding?"

Fu Li Dao Lord's tone was sincere and calm:

"Firstly, Her Empress Wa Nuwa is the ruler of the Demon Clan, a future sage, of high status and immense power."

"If she were to persuade the two ladies..."

"We should at least give Lady Xi He and Lady Chang Xi some face."

In this way, the Demon Clan demanded to marry Xi He, the Sun Star, and Chang Xi, the Taiyin Star Lord.

Rather, it was not Xi He and Chang Xi who eagerly wanted to become the Empress and Empress of the Demon Clan.

It's like giving them a way out.

Secondly, the Red Embroidered Ball is a precious treasure in matters of marriage.

"The [Heavenly Marriage] will be presided over by the Empress Nuwa."

"Perhaps one can gain merit."

"To rectify the destiny of my Heavenly Court."

Di Jun clapped his hands in praise:

"These are the wise and prudent words of the Dao Lord."

"Then let's do as the Dao Lord says."

"We urge Dao Lord to personally visit Phoenix Perch Mountain."

"Please ask Empress Wa to intervene."

"To bring about this marriage."

After saying this, he generously rewarded Dao Lord.

They watched as the Dao Lord flew excitedly towards Phoenix Perch Mountain.

Until Fu Li Dao Lord's figure disappeared from sight.

The smile on Di Jun's face gradually faded.

Taiyin, Taiyang...

Phoenix Perch Mountain.

Empress Nuwa looked at Fuli Dao Lord beneath the cloud bed and said coldly:

"Fu Li, what brings you to my Phoenix Perch Mountain?"

This fellow acts unpredictably and is not favored by the Empress.

Fu Li Dao Lord didn't care about Empress Nuwa's attitude towards him.

"Your Majesty."

"This humble Daoist has come by the Imperial Decree of the Heavenly Emperor."

"I have come specifically to request Your Majesty to make a journey to the Sun and the Moon."

"To fulfill the destiny of Heavenly Marriage."

Upon hearing this, the Empress Nuwa's heart stirred.

She calculated for a moment, then nodded slightly and said:

"You may go and report back to His Majesty."

"I am fully aware of this matter."

"If Xi He and Chang Xi are interested in each other."

"I will naturally help Your Majesty to accomplish this matter."

Fu Li Dao Lord breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that his task was completed.

He immediately bowed and left Phoenix Perch Mountain on his own.

With a flick of his sleeves, he soared through the clouds towards the Thirty-three Heavenly Palaces.

Meanwhile, the Empress Nuwa was secretly pondering:

'Di Jun has grand ambitions.'

'Do you wish to fully utilize the energy of the sun?'

'Do you intend to seize the destiny of the Moon?'

Since Pangu's World Creation and earth, the clear and the turbid have been separated, and Yin and Yang have been distinguished.

The Lunar and Solar were transformed from the Pangu Clan's left and right eyes, one in charge of light and the other in charge of darkness.

It is the most important authority in the entire universe.

There are three Innate Beings born from the Sun Star. One of them is Di Jun, who exclusively possesses the fourfold fortune of the Sun.

One is Tai Yi, which occupies three-thirds of the Sun's major fortune.

The last one is Xi He, the Sun Goddess. She was born from the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [Sun Essence Wheel], and can drive the Sun Chariot. She is the Goddess of the Sun and also possesses three layers of solar authority.

Above the Taiyin Star, in the Archaic Era, an extremely powerful being was born. That being was the first Taiyin Star Lord, with the title of Lady Wangshu.

However, this person was somewhat unlucky and unfortunately perished in the Dragon-Han Crimson Bright Tribulation, causing the Taiyin (Moon) to lose much of its brilliance as well.

The Taiyin Star Lord in this era is Lady Chang Xi.

He alone possessed the fortune of the Taiyin Star.

Because the moon lost its brilliance in Archaic Era, in this era, the Taiyin Star, which could originally rival the sun in brilliance, can only be overshadowed by the sun's glory.

It is difficult to show its former glory.

"Di Jun wishes to marry Xi He and Chang Xi."

"Use the pure Yang position to suppress the Kun position."

"Thus aligning with the great cycles of the Lunar and Solar."

"Dominating the entire Zhou Tianyu region."

Fuxi had appeared on the cloud bed in the Dao Palace at some unknown time. He gazed at the Grand Void, his eyes reflecting the interplay of Yin and Yang, and the calculations of Heavenly Secrets.

He clapped his hands in admiration:

"Our Heavenly Emperor..."

"They are becoming more thorough and decisive in their actions."

They probably had this plan in mind all along.

They simply didn't want to take the initiative to avoid getting involved in the karma of the sun and moon.

After all, for the Heavenly Emperor to suppress the Lunar and Solar would inevitably provoke a backlash from the Yin and Yang.

Even though he was a sun god born from the Sun Star, he still could not escape the reckoning.

Now, Daoist Dao Lord is willing to take the blame.

Di Jun naturally went along with it.

"Besides."

"And her younger sister's good fortune and merits also cover it up."

Fuxi's gentle face turned cold.

The Heavenly Court Emperor Xi, known for his benevolence, sneered:

"Since twelve cycles ago."

"The Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate has fallen."

"Our prestige among the Demon Clan is waning day by day."

"The influence of the Phoenix Perch Mountain Dao Lineage within the Heavenly Court is waning day by day."

"If it weren't for our Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerate Venerable cultivation levels..."

"These Emperor Xi and Empress Wa..."

"I'm afraid I'll have been forced to sit quietly in the Daoist temple like those senior brothers from the Xuanmen sect long ago, watching the vicissitudes of life unfold."

At this point, a murderous glint flashed in Fuxi's eyes.

"Di Jun desires to unite the energies of the Lunar and Solar."

"But they are unwilling to bear the consequences."

"Let my sister be his witness in that [Heavenly Marriage]."

"To shield them from harm."

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

Having said that, Fuxi waved his wide sleeves and said coldly:

"Don't pay any attention to him, little sister."

"This humble Daoist has been sitting in meditation on Phoenix Perch Mountain for twelve Yuanhui (a unit of time)."

"I'm afraid the world has forgotten."

"I, Fuxi, was once a figure who fought his way out of mountains of corpses Blood Sea."

"At worst, I'll just shatter the Heavenly Palace."

"From this day forward, we shall join the Xuanmen sect."

He originally intended to wait patiently among the Demon Clan for the right opportunity.

If one day in the future, the Empress Nuwa will attain enlightenment.

They could then wield the power of a sage and vie for authority in the Heavenly Court.

Now, however, they are no longer willing to swallow their anger.

But then Empress Nuwa smiled and said:

"Brother, don't worry."

"Why do you think I agreed so readily?"

Seeing the look of doubt on Fuxi's face.

The Empress Nuwa said softly:

"In the past."

"Before the Ancestral Court of Mystic Gate was established and its gates were opened."

"I once sought out three senior brothers on Kunlun Mountain to discuss the Dao."

"During that time, a boy named Canghao served me a cup of tea."

"Because of his intelligence, I bestowed upon him a jade pendant, carved from jade from Kunshan."

"And the one who guided this Daoist Dao Lord into the Dao was none other than the boy Cang Hao."

"That jade is hanging on Fu Yuan's waist!"