Laozi's Reward: The Human Emperor Abdicates?

Above Mount Shouyang, purple clouds drifted from the east. The Taiqing Saint arrived riding Green Ox, while Xuandu held the Green Ox's reins, making a show of it.

The arrival of the Sage immediately silenced the entire world. Countless powerful beings who came to offer their congratulations were terrified. The coronation ceremony of the Human Emperor had actually alarmed the Sage.

The Taiqing Saint is the Leader of the Human Sect; could he have come to congratulate Ziwei on his ascension to the throne?

It should be noted that this is only the second time Sage Human Race since Laozi established his teachings.

In a corner of Mount Shouyang, a young couple watched all of this with amused expressions.

Their outstanding demeanor set them apart from the surrounding Human Race, clearly indicating that they were promising young talents.

The man and woman were none other than Haotian and Yaochi. They had gone through countless tribulations and were now in their prime. After awakening their true spirits, they had been lying dormant among the Human Race.

Because the two knew that it was almost impossible to confront Ziwei head-on, seize power, and seek revenge.

However, Haotian and Yaochi were not in a hurry at all, because their era was about to begin.

The moment they awakened their true spirit, they knew that this was their last tribulation.

The Heavenly Court will be established in this world.

Faster than I could have imagined.

Having survived countless calamities, they are finally destined to become the rulers of heaven and earth.

At that time, no matter what Ziwei's identity is, she will be suppressed by them.

"The arrival of the Taiqing Saint must be aimed at that wretched creature, Ziwei."

Haotian transmitted his voice to Yaochi, a faint smile on his face.

"Of course! The Sage will not allow Ziwei to become the true Human Emperor." Yaochi responded, her eyes filled with hatred as she stared intently at Ziwei's figure.

Haotian nodded slightly, his smile widening.

In the end, he was still the better one, or rather, his own master was more powerful.

Soon he will become the ruler of the Heavenly Court, but Ziwei, though seemingly glorious, is fraught with danger and his life is in constant peril. Even the current hurdle is difficult to overcome.

"What are you if you have no powerful backers?"

Haotian was lost in thought, but his demeanor became increasingly composed. He waited to watch the show unfold, to see Ziwei fall from the pinnacle of her life into the abyss.

Ziwei looked up at Laozi, who was slowly approaching, and the familiar person leading the ox, her gaze calm, neither happy nor sad.

"They've come with ill intentions!"

He certainly doesn't think Laozi 'm here to congratulate him.

Ziwei was already prepared for this.

Xuandu held the reins and looked at Ziwei, who stood tall on Mount Shouyang. His figure was majestic and straight as a spear, as if even if the sky collapsed, it could not bend his spine.

Looking at myself, although I am the chief disciple of the Sage, I have become like the little boy leading the ox.

At this moment, Xuandu's eyes were filled with complex emotions, and he didn't even dare to meet Ziwei's gaze.

Laozi, sitting cross-legged on the ox's back, looked serene, his gaze fixed on Ziwei, a strange glint flashing in his eyes.

I never imagined that Ziwei was already in the late stage of Quasi-Sage, not far from perfection.

Especially after becoming the Human Emperor, his fortune became even greater, closely linked to the fortune of the Human Race.

Seeing this, Laozi Tzu understood that it was no longer possible to forcefully eliminate Ziwei.

The only option is to limit it and gradually weaken it.

"Ziwei, you have rendered great service and merit to the Human Race, and you deserve to become the Human Emperor."

Laozi suddenly laughed, and what he said surprised even Ziwei.

"Could it be that Laozi really came to congratulate me?"

He paused for a moment before slowly speaking, saying in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "You flatter me Taiqing Saint."

Ziwei remained calm, standing composed even when facing the Sage.

Laozi's words greatly surprised all the powerful figures who came to offer their congratulations.

The enmity between the Three Pure Ones and the Golden Crow is irreconcilable, and Laozi is the Leader of the Human Sect, this involves the struggle for the destiny of the Human Race.

Did the Taiqing Saint come only to congratulate Ziwei?

Impossible!

Even they don't believe it!

That's utterly absurd—to get slapped and then ask the person if their hand hurts.

Even Xuandu was slightly surprised, and glanced at Laozi on the ox's back without making a sound.

As far as he knew, this was not his master's style.

Laozi Tzu remained calm, then changed the subject, smiling as he said:

"You have enlightened the Human Race, and now your merits are complete. From now on, as long as the Human Race does not perish, you will be protected by your merits and enjoy boundless happiness."

"Leader of the Human Sect, I should reward you. Now that the fate of the Human Race is settled, it can be handed over to other virtuous individuals. You will come with me to cultivate in seclusion."

"As long as you don't get involved in worldly Karma and cause trouble in the future, you will be free from disasters and calamities, and free from worries and disturbances. When the time comes, you can expect to reach the Primordial Origin!"

These words struck like a bolt from the blue, causing many people's expressions to change.

Ascending to the throne on the same day, abdicating on the same day?

They weren't fools; they could naturally tell that this was by no means a reward.

It sounds good, that you can follow Sage to cultivate, but in practice, you'll probably end up as someone who leads the Sage around like a cow, utterly lowly.

Ziwei's expression darkened, and she stared coldly at Laozi.

This means he's being placed under house arrest.

Laozi dared not kill him directly, so he could only use this method to imprison him and strip him of his control and power over the Human Race.

"I appreciate the kindness of the Taiqing Saint, but there are still many things for me to do for the Human Race, so I cannot go into seclusion with you," Ziwei said, directly refusing.

The grand sound of the Dao resounded throughout heaven and earth.

Many powerful figures changed color, secretly admiring the courage shown by not even giving face to Sage —a courage they certainly lacked.

Upon hearing this, Laozi's smile gradually faded. "Ziwei, do you not even listen to me anymore?"

The words were simple, yet chillingly cold.

The Sage was somewhat angered.

At that moment, the temperature in the world seemed to plummet, and countless living beings shivered inexplicably.

Upon hearing Laozi's words, Ziwei dropped the pretense and burst into laughter that shattered the heavens. "I am the Human Emperor, why should I listen to your words?"

"Presumptuous!"

Laozi Tzu's expression was solemn, his gaze sharp as a heavenly blade. With this soft shout, the Heavenly Dao roared and a terrifying phenomenon descended.

The Mount Shouyang was filled with ever-changing clouds, as if the sky were about to collapse.

"I Leader of the Human Sect, how dare you disobey me?"

Laozi was furious. In front of billions of Human Race and countless living beings, Ziwei dared to defy his will.

Ziwei Star sneered and mocked, "Leader of the Human Sect? You established your cult on behalf of the Human Race. Ask yourself, have you fulfilled even the slightest responsibility to educate the Human Race?"

"Ask these billions of Human Race if they agree with this Human Sect, and if they agree with you Leader of the Human Sect."

"Xuandu beside you was forced to accept it, in order to prevent the collapse of the Human Sect doctrine."

"You've taken advantage of our Human Race and now you come here to point fingers. If you just behave yourself Leader of the Human Sect, we can ignore you. But if you want to interfere in the affairs of the Human Race..."

"I'm sorry, but we don't accept this Human Sect."

Ziwei spoke these words in one breath, as if she had been preparing them in her mind for a long time.

Like a thunderclap from a clear sky, it stunned and dumbfounded countless living beings in the world.