The many Great Divine Ability Users who had once been drawn in by the Heavenly Court's momentum—some out of envy, some out of discontent, and some out of regret—all fell silent at once.
Was the Great Luo Golden Immortal Dao Fruit good?
It was!
Even in the Primordial Wilderness, Great Luo Golden Immortals were absolutely among the strongest. The Quasi-Saint Path had not yet been widely taught.
Though a few Quasi-Saints did exist, they were extremely rare, and had broken through under all sorts of special circumstances.
In other words, whoever obtained these six Dao Fruits would instantly rise into the top ranks of the entire Primordial Wilderness.
But all the gifts fate bestowed had already been marked with a price in secret—or, rather, in plain sight.
"Whoever controls the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit must bring tribulations upon every living being in the Primordial Wilderness!"
"The Karma is far too great!"
"This means making enemies of every living being in the entire Primordial Wilderness!"
Fuxi, who had just thought Heaven's Mandate favored the demons, took back his words.
Kunpeng, who had just been about to get up, stopped in his tracks.
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Chapter Seven: The Former Saints Lead the Later Saints; Subdue the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit! (Please give flowers and monthly tickets)
Countless people's expressions were no longer envious or jealous. Instead, they turned exceedingly strange.
Everyone knew that bringing down tribulations wasn't the choice of whoever controlled the Dao Fruit, but an inevitable consequence of the Heavenly Dao's operation.
Everyone also knew that the matter had nothing to do with the one bringing down the tribulation.
But if one's friends and family—or even oneself—were struck by the other party's tribulation, could anyone really remain calm after suffering losses or seeing loved ones die?
It would be difficult. Extremely difficult.
Thus, the path of bringing down tribulations was destined to stand in opposition to the entire Primordial Wilderness.
They couldn't blame the Heavenly Dao.
But if there were a specific person carrying out its will, then there would be someone to hate.
Whoever took that position would inevitably incur immense Karma.
Even the Demon Heavenly Court, which had been flourishing like a fire fed with oil, would suffer a huge collateral impact.
Because the Demon Heavenly Court couldn't refuse!
It had been established to rule Heaven and Earth and complete its order.
Now, tribulation was also part of Heaven and Earth's order—in fact, it was the most important part—and had been bestowed by the Heavenly Dao itself.
Could the Demon Heavenly Court refuse?
It would even have to take the initiative to carry it out. Otherwise, it would inevitably undermine the foundations of the Heavenly Court and suffer a backlash from the Heavenly Dao.
At that moment, countless beings throughout the Primordial Wilderness realized this.
"I'm suddenly not jealous anymore!"
Someone sighed.
If this was the Demon Heavenly Court's responsibility, then he wasn't the least bit envious of the benefits Di Jun and the others had received.
The Heavenly Dao's favor couldn't guarantee anyone's safety. If everyone could rely solely on its favor, what was the point of cultivating?
The powerful beings active in this era were all Innate Beings. "Innate" meant they had been born from the Innate Dao.
Even if they had come into being after the Heavenly Dao.
Their foundations were still innate, and their innate heritage had existed before the Heavenly Dao.
For example, Fuxi had innate Yang Energy, while Zhunti had the Innate Bodhi Tree as his Innate Foundation.
They revered the Heavenly Dao because they knew how powerful it was. It governed the order of the Primordial Wilderness and was also a kind of Great Dao. But that didn't mean they believed in it blindly.
As the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit suddenly descended,
the momentum that had been building behind the Heavenly Court abruptly came to a halt.
Many powerful beings and races that had been shaken by the Heavenly Court's establishment stopped and continued to watch from the sidelines.
Although races still occasionally announced that they were joining the Demon Heavenly Court,
the sharp drop in the Heavenly Dao Merit descending from the sky was enough to explain everything.
"How could this happen!"
Di Jun was nearly faint with anger.
His expression was ashen.
He had thought everything was going well, but at this critical moment, he had taken a heavy fall.
Worse still, the sharp decline in Merit meant he wasn't meeting expectations, and his progress toward a breakthrough slowed even further.
He probably wouldn't be able to break through to Quasi-Saint this time!
Di Jun's heart lurched.
The Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit! The Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit!
The many powerful beings of the Demon Heavenly Court looked at the descending Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit with complicated expressions.
They couldn't refuse. They had to bring down tribulations.
By then, many powerful beings in certain places had already begun making breakthroughs.
The Primordial Wilderness was vast. And when some sensed the coming tribulation, they instinctively tried to break through ahead of time, before the tribulations were set in motion, so they could avoid them.
As a result, the demand for tribulations surged in an instant.
The inscrutable Heavenly Dao urged Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi onward.
Di Jun clenched his teeth, then suddenly looked at Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
"Second Brother, I need your help!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi froze, then looked at Di Jun. He understood what his elder brother meant.
But if he took control of the tribulations, wouldn't all that Karma fall on him?
Di Jun quickly explained.
"It's different. Everything we had going for us has been ruined. If we don't turn things around quickly, the Heavenly Court we brothers built will become a joke!"
"And now, our only chance lies in this Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit!"
"Tribulation may be our downfall, but it may also be our salvation!"
"Once tribulation is established, it can't be stopped. But if we control it, we won't just be able to threaten people—we'll also be able to show them favor!"
Eastern Emperor Taiyi's eyes shifted. He immediately understood what Di Jun meant.
"Elder Brother, you mean adjusting the strength of the tribulations!"
Di Jun was delighted to see his younger brother catch on, and nodded.
"Exactly. It's a threat, but it's also an opportunity!"
"If we can control the tribulations and change their strength, that would be even better. It would mean we could determine the rise and fall of the Immortals at will. Then we'd truly be the Heavenly Court. By that point, even the Wu Clan would be nothing but ants!"
"Every living being in the Primordial Wilderness, whether they like it or not, would have to stand with us. Even the most powerful beings have friends and family, and there's always somewhere they'll need help!"
"This is the greatest Karma, but also the greatest opportunity!"
After hearing this, even Eastern Emperor Taiyi began breathing heavily, fully realizing the benefits.
Di Jun pressed his advantage.
"That's why controlling the Heavenly Tribulation Dao Fruit is crucial. We must find a way to adjust the tribulations. That will surely require the controller to have a certain level of cultivation, and you and I are the strongest in the Heavenly Court!"
"What's more, this tribulation must be in our hands!"
Di Jun saw that Eastern Emperor Taiyi was tempted but still hesitant. He gritted his teeth, waved his sleeve, and sent all his share of Merit toward Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
"For the sake of our great plan, your elder brother will give up his share of the Merit this time, so you can reach Quasi-Saint first!"
"The former Saints lead the later Saints!"
No amount of talk could compare to tangible benefits.
The Merit Di Jun offered finally moved Eastern Emperor Taiyi, and he agreed.
He had been tempted already, but he wasn't a fool. The tribulations were so important that the Heavenly Dao would never allow them to be changed easily. He might not be able to do what his elder brother had suggested.
But with the Merit Di Jun had given him—
The Merit they had received earlier had fallen, leaving them short of what they needed for both to break through to Quasi-Saint. But if it were all concentrated in one person...
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