Kunlun Mountain was steeped in spiritual energy, its clouds and mists ethereal, parting as if to open a path. Spirit birds and beasts frolicked, while exotic flowers and herbs flourished beneath the sun. Trees, bamboo, and rocks formed marvelous scenery; mountains, rivers, lakes, and valleys stayed evergreen. After searching and searching, one could wait for the clouds to part and the moon to appear; through the hazy veils, resplendent palace halls gradually came into view. Jade towers and lofty mansions, exotic flowers and herbs, auspicious cranes—everything breathed the air of an immortal realm.
Haotian was ushered into Jade Void Palace by a Daoist Child. He nodded to the child in thanks.
Primordial Heavenly Venerate sat upright on a Cloud Bed, with more than a dozen disciples standing on either side. Haotian bowed to him. "Greetings, Jade Purity Sage."
Primordial Heavenly Venerate nodded. "Heavenly Emperor, what brings you here?"
Haotian replied, "Sage, you flatter me. Dao Ancestor appointed me ruler of the Three Realms. It may look like boundless glory, but in truth I'm in a sorry state. The beings of Heaven and Earth are innumerable; even if I exhaust my wits, I cannot attend to every detail. I also fear failing the trust Dao Ancestor placed in me, so I have come to seek the Jade Purity Sage's guidance."
Primordial Heavenly Venerate laughed heartily. "Heavenly Emperor, you're mistaken. What virtue or ability do I have to resolve your doubts?"
Haotian knew that although this Sage was free of worldly desires, he still had to secure a share of fortune. The size of that share determined whether a sect could endure. He shook his head slightly. "The Jade Purity Sage is wise. The Human Race is destined to rise, and Human Teaching possesses great merit and fortune. The Interception Sect accepts