After all, establishing a Heavenly Court was itself an immense act of Merit.
As the legitimate authority of the Three Realms, the Heavenly Court governed the Myriad Spirits and regulated Yin Yang, bearing tremendous Fortune.
Now that Haotian had successfully established the Western Heavenly Court, he had naturally merged with its Fortune and shared in its success.
That was why Haotian had been able to break through to the Sub-Saint level in one fell swoop.
At that moment, within the Western Heavenly Court,
Haotian was still laughing uncontrollably, his laughter full of the delight and pride he had suppressed for countless ages.
"Sub-Saint!"
"I... I've finally stepped into the Sub-Saint realm!"
Haotian was beside himself with excitement.
He thought that from now on, he, Haotian, would be master of his own domain.
If he could completely dismantle the Eastern Heavenly Court later and have all the Heavenly Court's Fortune gathered upon himself,
then perhaps he might even have a chance to Attain Sagehood.
At the thought, Haotian's heart stirred, and his breathing grew noticeably faster.
After all, becoming a Saint was what he had dreamed of for ages.
If that dream could come true, nothing could be better.
Meanwhile, powerful figures throughout the Primordial Wilderness also sensed Haotian's great increase in cultivation and his advancement to the Sub-Saint level.
"What?"
"The Western Heavenly Court has been established, and Haotian has advanced to Sub-Saint!"
"He's now just one step away from becoming a true Saint."
"Haotian really is bold! He actually dared to leave the Heavenly Court and establish the Western Heavenly Court in the Western Realm?"
"If that's the case, can't we establish new Heavenly Courts too?"
"Keep dreaming!"
"Haotian was able to do this for two reasons. First, he has the backing of the Three Saints. Second, he was