Taishang Laojun! Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal, Sixth Heaven
Yuanshi's expression was solemn, with a kind of indifference that came from the bone. In his view, these beings who were reincarnated as Human Race were just offering themselves up for nothing, and had no hope of becoming the Human Emperor.
That's too unrealistic; they don't understand that some things are beyond their reach, something they, in their humble state, cannot attain.
"Human Race's fortune has increased considerably..."
Laozi ignored what Huiyuan said and kept his gaze fixed on Mount Shouyang.
In his eyes, a vast fortune was rising on the Human Race land, converging on Mount Shouyang from all directions.
At the summit of Mount Shouyang, the Kongtong Seal is sealed, and countless strands of vast, ethereal fortune are ultimately absorbed into its body.
"Their reincarnation Human Race is not entirely without merit; in fact, it contributes to the continuous increase of Human Race's fortune."
Laozi spoke slowly, offering this assessment without much emotion: the increase in the Human Race's fortune is both a good thing and a bad thing.
"Indeed, the struggle for the throne of the Human Emperor has spurred the Human Race to strive harder, and with so many powerful individuals, it would be difficult for their fortunes to be bad." Yuanshi nodded and continued.
"It's a pity that the Duke of the East is not up to the task; it's only just begun, and he's already fallen to such a state."
No one had expected that the Duke of the East would be attacked by a mob, suffering a miserable fate.
This is the Head of Male Immortals appointed by the Dao Ancestor; with such dominance, he's more like the son of a male immortal.
"It's alright. It's good to recognize the usefulness of the Duke of the East sooner rather than later, and there's no need to hold any hope for him."
"It never hurts to have a backup plan."
Laozi Tzu remained expressionless, not particularly flustered. He still had tricks up his sleeve. As Sage, what kind of Sage would he be if he couldn't even handle this?
"Hmm? Haotian is here..."
Yuanshi's expression shifted slightly as he sensed Haotian's aura descending upon Mount Kunlun.
Laozi naturally sensed it too. The two exchanged a smile and remained silent.
A short while later, a servant boy came to report that Haotian had arrived.
"Let him in."
Yuanshi waved his hand and said calmly, maintaining a very proper demeanor.
The boy turned and left, and soon returned with Haotian.
Haotian, dressed in magnificent robes and surrounded by auspicious wisps, strode in behind the attendant, displaying the true nature of the Heavenly Emperor.
"Haotian greets his two senior brothers."
Haotian cupped his hands slightly, speaking with neither arrogance nor servility, his posture perfectly measured.
"Senior brother?"
Laozi and Yuanshi were taken aback. When did they become Haotian's senior brother?
A mere child who had the good fortune to become the ruler of the Heavenly Court actually addressed them as fellow disciples?
At this moment, Laozi and Yuanshi felt some displeasure, but they did not show it.
"Haotian, as the ruler of the Heavenly Court and in charge of the Celestial Sphere, you should be very busy. How come you have time to come here?"
Yuanshi raised his eyelids slightly and said calmly, though his words carried a strange irony.
Haotian paused for a moment, then chuckled dryly. He knew that Yuanshi was mocking him; as Sage, how could he not know the current state of the Heavenly Court?
There's not even a bird in sight; you can't get anything done even if you want to.
"My two senior brothers are incredibly powerful, so you must already know that I've come here for this very reason."
"Our master has commanded Yaochi and me to establish Heavenly Court to control the Primordial World. However, with only the two of us, we are truly powerless. We hope that our two senior brothers can lend us some disciples to ascend to heaven and become gods."
Haotian said with a solemn expression, not forgetting to flatter him.
Laozi and Yuanshi already knew the truth in their hearts; Haotian's purpose in coming here could not be hidden from them.
The atmosphere was silent.
After a moment, Yuanshi pretended to be in a dilemma and slowly opened his mouth.
"Junior brother, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that my disciples haven't attained enlightenment yet, their cultivation is still shallow, and they are not up to the task. Even if they go to the Heavenly Court, they won't be of much help to you."
As soon as he finished speaking, Haotian's expression darkened, and a surge of anger rose in his heart.
When he first entered, he had already taken a general look around. Although the Chan Sect did not have many disciples, they were quite respectable, especially the second-generation disciples, whose strength was not weak at all.
To put it bluntly, going to the Heavenly Court to see the South Heaven Gate shouldn't be a problem.
Yuanshi simply didn't want to lend it to him.
Haotian suppressed his anger and looked at Laozi with a wry smile, as if seeking help.
Laozi Tzu remained silent for a while before slowly speaking.
"Junior brother, our Human Sect only has one disciple, Xuandu, and all the affairs of the Human Sect are entrusted to him. It's not that I don't want to help you, but I only have this one disciple, and I really can't spare the time to go to heaven to become a god."
Upon hearing this, Haotian was stunned. Only after Laozi said that did he realize that the Human Sect only had one disciple.
Even if he called me "Laozi Brother Laozi," or even "Dad," he still wouldn't give me his only disciple.
"Sigh! Knowing they have few disciples, why don't they take on more?" Haotian complained inwardly. Human Path's lineage with only one disciple? That's outrageous.
This guy's been slacking off to the extreme!
Just when Haotian was about to think there was no hope...
Laozi's next sentence surprised him.
"However, the Heavenly Court has the responsibility to protect the world, and the Dao Ancestor also asked us to lend a hand. So I will use my avatar to guard the Heavenly Court and assist my junior brother."
The words had barely left his mouth.
An incarnation emerged from Laozi's body, dressed in white robes, with kind eyes and a benevolent face, its appearance identical to Laozi's; this was Laozi's benevolent corpse.
"This humble Taishang Laojun, Laozi, greets fellow Daoist."
Laozi's benevolent self bowed to Haotian and said with a kind expression.
"Greetings, Laojun!"
Haotian was stunned for a moment, then quickly returned the greeting. He was overjoyed, for with Laozi's benevolent corpse guarding the Heavenly Court, it was no different from having Sage charge, which was equivalent to having many powerful beings in charge.
With Sage as henchmen, who dares disobey the Heavenly Court's orders?
"I didn't expect Laozi to be so magnanimous, without any prejudice or resentment towards me," Haotian thought to himself, his opinion of Laozi changing considerably.
This was completely unexpected and a delightful surprise.
"Senior brothers, shall I not disturb you any longer?"
Having achieved his goal, Haotian bowed and prepared to retreat, showing his realistic intentions and not wanting to stay a moment longer.
The two saints gently waved their hands, without saying a word.
After leaving Mount Kunlun, Haotian headed straight for Golden Turtle Island.
"The Interception Sect has many disciples; borrowing a few will be enough."
With this thought in mind, Haotian arrived at Golden Turtle Island and met the Master Tongtian.
But Tongtian completely ignored him, looking down on Haotian from the bottom of his heart. He casually made a few excuses and then had his servants see the guest out.
That dismissive and perfunctory attitude infuriated Haotian.
Yuanshi didn't want to lend the money, but he at least tried his best to argue. Tongtian, on the other hand, didn't even bother to explain, showing a completely contemptuous attitude, which made Haotian feel greatly insulted.
Filled with anger, Haotian stormed off from Golden Turtle Island.
Outside, the conflicts among Human Race continued for a long time. Duke of the East, riding on his Dragon-Headed Staff, fled overseas. Eventually, the battles among the powerful beings subsided, and they all returned to their respective places to begin their long cultivation journey.
At this point, whoever cultivates to the level of Daluo Golden Immortal first will have the opportunity to storm Mount Shouyang and seize the Kongtong Seal.
A training race is in full swing.
Time flies by.
Endless Chaos.
Sun Heaven.
Ling Xiao also made a further breakthrough, reaching the sixth level of the Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal.