So there's nothing to talk about then

Yes~!

Who should be placed on the throne?

Three thousand guests in the Purple Cloud Palace.

A batch died, and another batch failed to achieve Quasi-Saint.

Yet another batch, after leaving the Purple Cloud Palace, went straight into hiding.

With these three groups crossed off, there are only a few still somewhat famous in the Primordial World now.

But.

Even those few aren't suitable.

Zhenyuanzi?

From Haotian's words that day, it wasn't hard to tell.

If this fellow agreed to be the Heavenly Emperor, the one to suffer would undoubtedly be the Western Teachings.

That wouldn't matter much on its own.

What did he care if the Western Teachings lived or died?

But the problem was those two from the Western Teachings would absolutely refuse to agree.

If he forcibly propped up Zhenyuanzi, it meant completely burning bridges with those two.

It wasn't that he feared them.

But the matter would be far too troublesome.

Zhenyuanzi didn't have Haotian's backing.

Those two from the Western Teachings wouldn't hesitate for a moment to make a move.

Could he, Primordial Heavenly Venerate, protect Zhenyuanzi every single moment?

Thus Zhenyuanzi was ruled out.

As for Kunpeng and Minghe?

With the reputations those two had, if he propped them up.

How would the beings of the Primordial World view him, Primordial Heavenly Venerate?

But letting this opportunity slip by, Primordial Heavenly Venerate clearly didn't want that either.

So Primordial Heavenly Venerate transmitted his voice again: "Eldest Brother!

At worst, we can find another cultivator later.

Kicking Haotian out of the game is the priority."

Yet upon hearing this, Taishang didn't even twitch an eyelid.

Do you take This Seat for a three-year-old child?

Find another later?

Try moving Haotian without that one in the Purple Cloud Palace opening his mouth?

It seems no rod has landed on your back yet, so you don't know pain, right?

No matter how sincere Haotian sounds now.

When that Old Man speaks up later, he'll still have to obediently sit in that seat.

But by then, the few of them, the Sages, probably won't fare well either.

You, Primordial Heavenly Venerate, can't pick a suitable candidate in one go.

Isn't this situation obvious enough?

Aside from Haotian, there's hardly anyone in the Primordial World fit for this task.

Rather than wasting that effort, it's better to stay put.

Could This Seat be fooled by your blather?

Anyway, this Old Daoist has no interest in wandering the Primordial World.

As long as he doesn't see that Haotian fellow, that one naturally won't provoke this Old Daoist.

Then Taishang replied flatly.

"Then wait until you've figured out who'll take over before talking."

At Taishang's words, Primordial Heavenly Venerate immediately fell silent.

For a moment.

All Five Sages of the Primordial World turned their gazes to Nuwa.

Wanting to see how Nuwa would respond.

And also wanting to see just how many cards Haotian had hidden.

How much of his resignation just now was genuine, and how much was pretense?

After Haotian called out names, he received no response for a long time.

He had no choice but to turn his gaze to Empress Nuwa.

"Sage Nuwa!

It seems that Sages Taishang and Yuanshi have no intention of taking the Heavenly Emperor Position.

What do you say?

Why not reconsider?

If you accept the Heavenly Emperor Position, not to mention Kunpeng and Ying Zhao—

the entire Demon Race's actions will have nothing to do with Imperial We.

By then, even if the Demon Race is burdened with karmic sin, or even if they slaughter all beings in the Primordial World, Imperial We won't bat an eye.

But if the Sage has no intention of taking this position, then I'm sorry.

Today, you won't take Kunpeng or Ying Zhao away!

Imperial We said so!

Even you, Nuwa, cannot save them.

If they escape today, and Imperial We remains on the Heavenly Emperor throne, then you had better keep them locked tight in the Wa Imperial Palace from now on.

Otherwise, if Imperial We sees them in the Primordial World, We will surely send them to reincarnation."

At Haotian's words, Empress Nuwa was thoroughly enraged.

She immediately said coldly, "Haotian!

Do you truly think This Seat cannot deal with you?

Today, This Seat will take them away.

If you dare to obstruct, This Seat will not be polite with you!"

"The Sage is welcome to try!"

As Haotian's words fell, Empress Nuwa was about to strike.

Too much bullying of a Sage!

If she didn't teach this fellow a lesson, he might think a Sage truly had no temper.

But just as Nuwa raised her hand, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's voice sounded in her ear.

"Since you, Nuwa, cannot manage the Demon Race well, allowing them to be burdened with karma, let Haotian manage them.

Don't say the Old Daoist is biased.

The Demon Race was given a chance, but they did not cherish it.

Tens of epochs have passed, and their karma has not diminished in the slightest.

In the past, the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin races also had methods to accumulate Merit.

Thus they offset their racial karma and could continue to stand in the Primordial World.

Even so, the Dragon Race still suffers many calamities.

The Demon Race is no exception."

As the voice faded, Dao Ancestor Hongjun's figure suddenly appeared in midair.

Haotian and Nuwa quickly bowed, saying, "Greetings, Master (Teacher)!"

As Nuwa and Haotian's words fell, the other five Sages immediately appeared and bowed to Hongjun in unison.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun looked on and said calmly, "Rise!

Since you are all gathered, let us settle the matter now.

To avoid further disputes in the future."

At Dao Ancestor Hongjun's words, the Six Sages had no time to dwell on Haotian's earlier address of "Teacher."

They were all stunned, thinking, "Settle the matter?

What matter needs settling?"

Seeing the Sages' expressions, Dao Ancestor Hongjun spoke, "The disputes between you Six Sages and Haotian all stem from your respective disciples and followers, as well as the unrepentant evil of the forces under your command.

As the Heavenly Emperor, Haotian naturally cannot stand idly by.

Now, you shall produce a set of rules on how these matters are to be resolved in the future.

Today, before all beings of the Primordial World, you will settle this."

With a clear set of rules in place, there would be no further disputes over how to handle matters going forward.

"Anyone who crosses the line, don't blame this Old Daoist for being impolite."

As soon as Dao Ancestor Hongjun finished speaking, Primordial Heavenly Venerate opened his mouth: "The disciples of us Sages' Great Sects will naturally be taught and dealt with by ourselves.

There's no need for that Haotian to meddle."

Haotian, hearing this, let out a cold sneer in his heart.

You teach?

Take a look at what you've actually taught them.

Their cultivation is shallow, yet they think highly of themselves.

Their Merit is meager, but their schemes are plenty.

Is this the result of your teaching?

Then he spoke directly: "Imperial We has said that within the Primordial World, all land under heaven is the king's land, and all subjects on its shores are the king's subjects.

Since Imperial We is the Heavenly Emperor, then all living beings of the Primordial World must follow Imperial We's rules."

As soon as Haotian said this, he was met with unanimous opposition from the Six Sages.

"Impossible!"

Seeing this, Haotian simply spread his hands.

"Then there's nothing to discuss, is there?

If that's the case, whoever wants to be the Heavenly Emperor can be it.

Imperial We has no hobby of cleaning up other people's messes while being targeted for it.

If anyone has such a hobby, let them take over.

Scatter!

Scatter!

All you Sages go think of a new Heavenly Emperor, and I, Haotian, will go find a new Dao field."

With that, Haotian made as if to leave.

At this point, Haotian truly had no mood left to bicker with these Sages.

Heavenly Emperor?

Even a dog wouldn't take the job!

If my memories hadn't awakened too late, and things were already set in stone,

would I, Haotian, have taken this miserable task?

You Sages aren't satisfied?

I, Haotian, am not satisfied either!

Since we can't stand the sight of each other, then let's not look.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun naturally saw that Haotian was truly fed up with the Six Sages and had no desire to keep wrangling with them.

Though he didn't know where Haotian's confidence came from, that allowed him to be sure he could handle whatever retaliation the Sages might throw at him afterward.

Still, Dao Ancestor Hongjun certainly wouldn't let Haotian actually leave.