More Than One Version of the Heavenly Court

Petrified Bone felt he had had the worst day yet.

I was just scammed by Qin Haoran, who's already completely dead. I owe him a billion yuan, and because I can't pay it back, I was struck by lightning.

Later, because of the matter in Heaven, he recounted the whole story to the leader.

Now I have to say it again.

Why not just write it as a memoir, so I don't have to relive the painful experience over and over again?

The two vice-leaders stared at the petrified bone with suspicion and disbelief.

The thunder was so loud that it was impossible for them not to hear it.

How could someone in the Body Integration Realm encounter a lightning tribulation? Could it be that old man Petrifying Bone has broken through?

With a dark expression, Petrified Bone recounted everything that had happened in Ancient Locust Town, but the focus wasn't on Qin Haoran's reincarnation as Qin Yanyan, but rather on the Heavenly Court Sect.

"The most powerful organization in High Antiquity times, the Heavenly Court?"

"Was the first person to become an immortal, Dou Tianzun?"

"The stars are as small as soybeans, and can be manipulated at will—what incredible Spirit Transformation this is!"

The two vice-leaders gasped upon hearing this. The man named Lu Yiyang had revealed many High Antiquity secrets in just a few words.

The first person to achieve immortality—what a prestigious title! He was a pioneer in the path of immortality, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the ancestor of all immortals.

As the highest level of the Nine Nether Sect, they knew far more secrets than ordinary Body Integration Realm, but even so, they did not know that the first person to become an immortal was the Nine-Headed Immortal.

"Did the Nine Heavens Immortal replace the Bean Celestial Venerable as the first immortal?"

"It is said that the geniuses of High Antiquity times were like dragons, full of heroic spirit, with the power to swallow mountains and rivers, and their strength was supreme. I never thought that such filth was hidden behind them!"

Seeing that the two vice-leaders were gradually absorbing this information, the leader slowly said, "Actually, I know a little about the Heavenly Court."

"Please, Master, elaborate." The two vice masters felt they had broadened their horizons today, having the opportunity to learn so many High Antiquity secrets.

The cult leader was pleased with the anxious looks of the two vice-leaders, and without keeping them in suspense, he began to recount his observations.

"I once obtained a High Antiquity immortal book by chance, written by the Nine Heavens Immortal."

"I had someone translate it, but it was only a rough translation, with missing words and sentences, but it's enough to understand the content of the book."

"The immortal books mention the existence of the 'Heavenly Court,' saying that there were many immortals in High Antiquity times. Condensing the Dao Fruit to become an immortal was only the first step on the path to immortality. After immortals there were sages, after sages there were gods, and after gods there were supreme gods. The sheer number of realms is astonishing."

"The Heavenly Court is the organization of the supreme divine realm, governing all things and all principles!"

The two vice-leaders and Petrified Bone were hearing about these things for the first time, and their bodies involuntarily leaned slightly forward, drawn in by the High Antiquity secrets.

"This is different from what Lu Yiyang said. Is he lying?" Petrified Bone frowned.

The cult leader waved his hand. "Let me continue. Later, I found another High Antiquity immortal book, written by Ying Tianxian."

"The book is called <Imprisoned Heaven>, and its main content describes the High Antiquity Heavenly Court. The book says that immortals can be divided into Human Immortals, Earth Immortals, Heavenly Immortals, Golden Immortals, Great Luo Golden Immortals, and Primordial Immortals. It also says that the highest ruler of the Heavenly Court is called the Heavenly Emperor, who lives in the Lingxiao Palace. There are also the Two Saints and the Three Pure Ones, who are the actual rulers of the Heavenly Court."

"The book's descriptions are so detailed that they make you feel like you're actually there; I once thought it was a novel written by Ying Tianxian."

"After thinking about it carefully, I realized something was wrong. Ying Tianxian was no ordinary person; he was an immortal. How could an immortal have the leisure to write novels? It doesn't make sense."

The three vice-leaders nodded in unison, agreeing with the leader's point.

"After that, I encountered another immortal book, also written by Ying Tianxian. The book mentioned the Heavenly Court and divided immortals into first-level immortals, second-level immortals, third-level immortals, fourth-level immortals, and fifth-level immortals!"

"The plot in this book is also very different from that in 'Prisoner of Heaven'!"

"How could there be such a contradiction?" The three vice-leaders exclaimed in astonishment. Had Ying Tianxian developed a split personality?

The cult leader shook his head. "Originally, I didn't know the reason either. I couldn't figure it out no matter how hard I tried. I consulted old scholars who studied High Antiquity, but they couldn't give me an answer either. They only said that there were many contradictions in High Antiquity times that cannot be explained to this day."

"But just now, after learning about the existence of the Heavenly Court Sect, everything suddenly made sense."

"What's the meaning?"

The cult leader said seriously, "There was a Heavenly Court in High Antiquity times, but it wasn't divided into many ranks like the Nine Heavens Immortals and the Heavenly Responding Immortals. Instead, as Lu Yiyang said, the Heavenly Venerable Dou ruled the Heavenly Court, and the Nine Heavens Immortals usurped the throne."

"The Nine Heavens Immortal and the Heavenly Immortal deliberately fabricated history and confused the public to cover up the truth."

They quickly began to imagine what High Antiquity times looked like:

Dou Tianzun was the first to become an immortal. He established the Heavenly Court and became the ruler of High Antiquity times. He was kind-hearted and did not hinder those who became immortals in later generations. Thus, the Nine Heavens Immortal, the Responding Heaven Immortal, and others became immortals in turn.

Driven by fame, fortune, or other motives, the Nine Immortals and others launched a counterattack against the Heavenly Court, defeating the Bean Celestial Venerable. The Heavenly Court lost its dominant position, and the Nine Immortals and others became the rulers of the High Antiquity era.

Fearing that their authority was illegitimate, the Nine Immortals and others used the Heavenly Court's name to create a Heavenly Court that was completely different from the truth, leaving future generations unsure of which one to believe.

"So that's how it is!" The four of them discussed it and felt a surge of excitement, as if they had glimpsed a corner of High Antiquity secrets.

"So, does this mean that the origins of our Nine Nether Sect can be traced back to High Antiquity times?"

The Nine Nether Sect has always claimed that the Nine Netherworld has existed since ancient times, but there is no evidence to support this claim. Now that the Heavenly Court Sect has testified to this, the Nine Nether Sect can finally hold its head high.

"Lu Yiyang is probably hiding something from us; it's mostly true, but the majority of what he said is likely true. We can try to contact them!"

"Moreover, the righteous path is increasing its suppression of us now. As High Antiquity top ancient power with profound foundations, the Heavenly Court Sect is well-positioned to withstand the righteous path's attacks!"

They felt that establishing contact with the Heavenly Court Cult would be beneficial and harmless.

They tacitly avoided discussing Qin Haoran and Qin Yanyan's relationship. Because of the inheritance left by Qin Haoran, they could not admit that Qin Yanyan was Qin Haoran's reincarnation.

If they admit it, wouldn't that mean transferring Qin Haoran's estate to the Heavenly Court Sect?

Although they haven't been able to access Qin Haoran's legacy yet, it's easy to imagine how substantial the legacy must have been left by a powerful figure at the half-step Tribulation Transcendence stage and a leader of the Demonic Sect.

We absolutely cannot let the Heavenly Court teach this!

Even if they believe Qin Yanyan is the reincarnation of Qin Haoran.

"We should go to Yanjiang County to make contact with them, which would be a good opportunity to test their strength," the cult leader concluded.

"But why is it a barbecue restaurant? Is there any reason behind it?"

Petrified Bone analyzed in a serious tone. "From the perspective of cooking history, the first cooking technique mastered by humans was grilling. The Heavenly Court may be trying to imply their long history through this method."

"That makes sense!"

"Old Shi is right!"

The three praised Petrified Bone for his clear mind, which pleased him greatly and lessened the pain of being struck by lightning.

In Chapters 142 and 162, the Immortal Fairy recounted matters concerning the Heavenly Court.

By the way, I recommend a book, Daydreaming Fairy, a lighthearted and fun story with lots of imaginative elements.