Candle Dragon Fellow Daoist, what do you say?

All beings suffer!

The Demon Race and Dragon Race have suffered, so there's no reason Fellow Daoist Star cannot suffer a bit as well.

Thus, let Daoist Star take the seat of the Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole.

This resolves the candidates for two seats at once.

As for Candle Dragon, he remains suited for the Great Emperor Changsheng of the South Pole.

This seat governs the lifespan and fortune of all beings, while also sharing authority over the Thunder Department.

For Candle Dragon, it's a decent seat—his expertise aligns well enough.

It's just that the Great Emperor Qinghua of the East is somewhat harder to find.

In the Primordial World, the Quasi-Saints or Golden Immortals of the Origin who have jumped out to stir trouble are only so many.

It's not like I can just barge in on someone out of nowhere, the way I did with Daoist Star, is it?

And Daoist Star's case was easy enough to handle.

It wasn't entirely without reason.

That fellow dwells in the Star Sea, right within the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court.

After all, the Myriad Stars have all been enfeoffed with deities to govern them.

My move against him was reasonable and justified.

But the seat of the Great Emperor Qinghua of the East isn't so easily replaced.

For one thing, after dealing with the incumbent, I'd first have to change his title.

Let him take the name of the Heavenly Venerate of Great Unity Saving from Suffering.

As for whether that clashes with Taiyi of the Chan Teachings?

That doesn't matter!

Didn't Grand Master Lingbao of the Chan Teachings also clash with Master Tongtian?

If there's a problem, let the Chan Teachings deal with Grand Master Lingbao themselves first.

And why change the title?

That doesn't matter either!

A Heavenly Court without the Heavenly Venerate Saving from Suffering is incomplete.

The work of resolving the Karma of all beings and delivering them from suffering—surely I can't be the only one doing it?

But with that in mind, suitable candidates are truly few.

Zhenyuanzi?

No!

That fellow's turtle shell is too tough, and the Earth Book, the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror, is linked to the earth veins.

If it really came to a fight, breaking his formation wouldn't be a problem.

The issue is the damage to the earth veins after breaking it.

That would be a massive load of Karmic Sin!

Not worth the gain!

Minghe?

That doesn't seem to work either.

Don't be fooled by that scoundrel dwelling in the Sea of Blood, that barren and vicious place.

He genuinely has great Merit backing him.

He imitated Nuwa in creating life and spawned the Asura Race.

When Houtu transformed into the Six Paths, he used the Asura Race to complete them.

The Sea of Blood Formation isn't worth worrying about.

But with that great Merit protecting him, that fellow dares to bet I won't kill him.

Without the threat of death, would Minghe act according to my wishes?

Absolutely not!

If this batch of Quasi-Saints won't do, then I have to turn my gaze to the more ancient Golden Immortals of the Origin.

These drifters all have some baggage on their backs.

It's only because they've lived so long and grown ever more afraid of death that they've managed to survive until now.

Otherwise, they would have perished long ago in the Measure Calamities.

But which lucky spectator should be chosen?

That was the question.

After a moment of deliberation.

The names of ancient Demon Gods from primordial times flashed through Haotian's mind one after another.

Then three names came to a halt in his thoughts.

He had nearly forgotten those three deeply hidden neighbors.

Those three fellows had fled during the reigns of Dijun and Taiyi.

After Dijun and Taiyi fell, they had quietly crept back.

He had ignored them before because there were no grudges, and he didn't want to make enemies lightly.

But now things were different—it concerned whether Haotian could get by.

If Haotian couldn't get by, then as his neighbors, they ought to share some of the pressure.

Though it was said a rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its own nest.

Yet there was also an old saying: how could one tolerate another snoring beside one's bed?

He couldn't worry about that anymore.

Who told them to be the closest to Imperial We?

As for a reason to act?

Would an unprovoked invasion of the Heavenly Court count?

What?

You say you were already in the Heavenly Court when you took form?

Then sorry!

You'll have to take that up with Dijun and Taiyi.

After all, Imperial We picked up the Heavenly Court after Dijun and Taiyi.

And the Dao Ancestor gave it to Imperial We.

Having found a justification for his actions, Haotian immediately spread his Spiritual Sense.

At the same time, he activated a thousandfold amplification.

His vast Spiritual Sense swept inch by inch across the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Before long.

Haotian said softly, "Found you!"

Then he withdrew his Spiritual Sense and transmitted a message to Candle Dragon and Kunpeng: "Kunpeng! Candle Dragon!

Come to the Lingxiao Palace to see Imperial We!"

With that.

Haotian's form flickered, and he arrived directly at the Lingxiao Palace.

It seemed the matter of refining spiritual treasures would have to be set aside for now.

He needed to think it over again and see if there were any flaws.

This matter required caution!

As Haotian settled onto the dragon throne.

The figures of Kunpeng and Candle Dragon immediately appeared in the hall.

"Your subjects Kunpeng (Candle Dragon) pay respects to Your Majesty!"

"Beloved ministers, no need for formalities!"

At this, Kunpeng and Candle Dragon rose.

Once standing, Candle Dragon spoke: "May we ask what command Your Majesty has summoned us for?"

Candle Dragon's eagerness naturally had a reason.

His great gift from the Dragon Race had yet to be delivered.

After dozens of epochs.

His palace had already gathered tens of thousands of Clam Maidens.

If he didn't send them out soon, his reputation would truly be ruined.

Hadn't he noticed Kunpeng's gaze toward him was off?

Those who knew understood he, Candle Dragon, intended to gift the Clam Maidens to Haotian.

Those who didn't might think he, Candle Dragon, was living it up in the Heavenly Court.

But Haotian was in no mood to care about Candle Dragon's thoughts right now.

Beauty?

It would only hinder Imperial We from controlling the Primordial World!

Imperial We had long since quit drinking!

Glancing at the two cultivators, Haotian slowly spoke: "In a moment, you two will go visit a pair of fellow daoists.

The goal is simple!

Delay them until Imperial We arrives.

Can you do it?"

Hearing Haotian's words, Kunpeng and Candle Dragon's hearts tightened.

Could I say no?

But they wondered which two unlucky souls had run afoul of this one.

Then Candle Dragon spoke: "Please instruct, Your Majesty!

Which one shall this subject visit?"

Haotian replied: "Kunpeng, you go visit Fellow Daoist Huang Tian!

Candle Dragon, you go visit Fellow Daoist Qing Tian!

As for Fellow Daoist Cang Tian, Imperial We will visit him personally."

As soon as Haotian said this, Kunpeng let out an "Ah!"

His shock was beyond description.

He only wanted to spew profanity.

Limitless Dao Ancestor!

This was starting off with full intensity!

Go delay Huang Tian?

What kind of good job was this?

No matter the final outcome, he, Kunpeng, would inevitably get a beating.

If he delayed him, Huang Tian would beat him.

If he didn't?

Haotian would beat him.

And hearing Kunpeng's voice, Haotian coldly said: "What?

Does Fellow Daoist Kunpeng have a difficulty?"

Hearing Haotian's "Fellow Daoist,"

Kunpeng immediately replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty!

May this subject ask what offense these two fellow daoists have committed?"

Haotian said gravely: "Does Imperial We need to explain to you?

You can consider it that their names clash with Imperial We's.

Is that acceptable?"

Hearing this, Kunpeng immediately swallowed his saliva.

Sorry about this!

Fellow Daoist Huang Tian!

If I don't delay you, This Seat will get beaten right now!

Then he hurriedly replied: "Fine, fine, fine!

What Your Majesty says is reasonable!

What rank is that Huang fellow?

How dare he use the character 'Tian'?

This subject thinks that guy must harbor rebellious intent!

Your Majesty discovered their treacherous schemes and suppressed them with thunderous force.

This subject privately considers this very sound!

What do you think, Fellow Daoist Candle Dragon?"

Hearing Kunpeng's words, Candle Dragon immediately thought, "Damn it."

This dead bird really wasn't human!

He was getting dragged down himself, and that was that.

Even turning a corner, they have to drag This Seat, the Candle Dragon, along.

Bad luck!

Damn bad luck!

If it weren't for the fear that this bastard would kick me while I'm down, This Seat would definitely teach that dead bird a lesson this time.