Heavenly Book Investiture of the Gods; The Demonic Dao's Struggle Entangles the Canonization of the Gods

Bei Ming appeared utterly at ease, as though he had merely come to sit in on an ordinary discussion.

Hongjun paid no heed to the Saints' differing thoughts and spoke directly. "I summoned you here because there are several important matters to address."

Dao sound echoed through the great hall.

"First, regarding the Heavenly Court.

Ever since we last gathered at Zixiao Palace, appointed Haotian as the Heavenly Emperor, and granted the Various teachings authority over the Four Emperors;

even now, the Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Righteous Gods have yet to be filled.

The Heavenly Court is the orthodox authority governing the Primordial Wilderness. Why have you all not done your utmost?"

Bei Ming smiled lightly and replied unhurriedly, "Teacher, it is not that I have failed to do my utmost.

Most of the Righteous Gods currently serving in the Heavenly Court are disciples of my Literary Sect.

The Literary Sect has only a little over three hundred disciples in total. More than a hundred have already entered the Heavenly Court, while others have entered the Underworld, and they must also attend to preaching the Dao.

In this disciple's view, the Literary Sect has already done all it could for the Heavenly Court."

"Mm, Bei Ming's words are reasonable."

Hongjun nodded slightly and looked toward the other Saints. "What about you?"

Nüwa gathered her sleeve lightly with her fingertips. "Teacher, I have no disciples under me. How am I supposed to send anyone to take office in the Heavenly Court?"

Laozi also spoke up. "Teacher, the Human Religion has only one direct disciple, Xuandu. He must inherit the Dao lineage and cannot enter the Heavenly Court.

Furthermore, the Human Race is the race favored by the great destiny of the world. Its Cultivators should have been able to ascend to