Haotian's Bitter Heart
The Netherworld, the Reincarnation Palace.
The compassionate and gentle voice of Empress Pingxin rang out.
"If Haotian were to come, I would certainly refuse."
"Let them know that the Witch Clan cannot be easily bullied, and understand the consequences of interfering in the Battle of Zhuolu without authorization. Even with the Dao Ancestor, they cannot do as they please or have their wishes fulfilled."
"But since he has asked you, fellow Daoist, to act as his intermediary, and the matter of the Underworld and the Earth Immortal is indeed beneficial to all living beings, it's not that I can't agree; it's just that past causes are reaping today."
"Haotian dispatched the gods of Heavenly Court to interfere in the Battle of Zhuolu without authorization, causing Chiyou's Human Path to fail in the struggle for the dragon. In order to establish the Underworld Netherworld, it is necessary to unseal Chiyou and return the position of Great Emperor to the Witch Clan."
"Once this feud is settled, I will naturally do him a favor, allowing him to establish the Underworld, assist the operation of the Netherworld, accumulate Merit, and further enhance the majesty of the Heavenly Emperor."
Zhu Yin was already mentally prepared for the conditions proposed by Empress Pingxin, as they aligned with his expectations.
On the one hand, the Witch Clan is not what it used to be; its strength is less than one-hundredth of what it once was, Great Shaman are rare, each one being extremely precious.
Chiyou's previous life was a remnant of the Three Ancestors Witch's bloodline. Because he was created from Hou Tu's heart's blood Earth Ancestral Witch Houtu, the Empress Pingxin, through a subtle connection, used supreme divine power to preserve a trace of his Life Force and send him into the Reincarnation reincarnation.
In each generation, the Three Ancestors witch is a witch.
The remnants of blood are nourished generation after generation by the bloodline and fortune of the Wuren Tribe.
Only when the time was right did he finally reincarnate as Chiyou, continuously recovering his strength. At the last moment of Zhuolu decisive battle, he broke through to the Great Shaman realm, leaving Human Emperor Xuanyuan helpless and forced to tear him apart and suppress him in various places.
Later, when Xuanyuan attained enlightenment and rewarded those who had contributed, Chiyou also received numerous Merit and was appointed by Xuanyuan Human Clan the Lord of Soldiers of the human race.
Although Chiyou did not break the seal under the nourishment of Merit, his strength still increased greatly. Under such circumstances, the Witch Clan could not give up on Chiyou, and now that they have the opportunity, they will naturally seize it.
On the other hand, Chiyou failed in his struggle for the dragon, and the Heavenly Court owed the Witch Clan a supreme position. In order to repay the debt, the Heavenly Court naturally had to repay the Witch Clan for this cause and effect if it wanted to succeed. Otherwise, it would be difficult to move forward in the Netherworld.
Building Mount Tai Underworld is nothing but wishful thinking.
One reason for this was that Zhu Yin had already spoken with Haotian before coming, and the latter had agreed after careful consideration. Therefore, he didn't need to make an extra trip and could agree directly.
"What Your Majesty says is perfectly reasonable."
"That Great Celestial Venerable was extremely sincere and had already stated beforehand that he was willing to grant Her Majesty any request."
"Unsealing Chiyou will take some time, but that's another matter. The Great Heavenly Venerable has stated beforehand that he is willing to relinquish the position of the Central Heavenly Emperor among the Five Directional Supreme Emperors to the Witch Clan, with the Empress arranging for Great Shaman to take over."
After being taken Empress Pingxin's expression softened.
"In that case, after Chiyou is unsealed, the Heavenly Court can send people to the Netherworld to build Underworld."
Afterwards, Zhu Yin discussed the matter of Earth Immortal with Empress Pingxin. She did not make things too difficult for them, but instead offered many conveniences, all because the matter of Earth Immortal was beneficial to the Earthly Dao, Empress Pingxin was happy to see it happen.
After leaving the Netherworld, Zhu Yin went to the Heavenly Court and Wuzhuang Temple.
After informing Haotian and Zhen Yuanzi of the results, he left with generous gifts, including a large number of Heaven and Earth Treasures, two Middle-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, many Flat Peach Ginseng Fruit.
Upon returning to Spirit Platform Mountain, Zhu Yin quickly went into seclusion again to continue digesting the Alternative Dao-Proving and enriching his own foundation as much as possible.
Before going into seclusion, he instructed his disciples and grand-disciples, especially Yang Jiao, to participate in the establishment of the Mount Tai Underworld and the establishment of the Earth Immortal Lineage. This was one of the conditions of his deal with Haotian.
As for how to unseal Chiyou and how to trade with the Human Clan, that's Haotian's business. Zhu Yin won't create trouble for herself. Taking care of everything and focusing on the Great Dao is the key.
Centuries later, Chiyou was freed from his seal.
After discussions among the Witch Clan, he was elevated to the high position of Zhongtian Heavenly Emperor.
This is because the other Great Shaman of the Witch Clan either held important positions and had no time to spare, or Wuxin power and focused on cultivation. Furthermore, since the Five Directional Supreme Emperors correspond to the Five Elements of Heaven and Earth, Chiyou held the imperial mandate, had profound Merit and cultivated the laws of Earth, was most suitable and able to firmly occupy the position of the Central Heavenly Emperor.
Having finally obtained the position of the Central Heavenly Emperor, the Witch Clan naturally sought stability to avoid any unforeseen complications, lest they suffer a complete loss like in the Battle of Zhuolu, where all their efforts were in vain and they gained nothing.
Heavenly Court, Miro Palace.
Seeing that the affairs of the Underworld and the Earth Immortal were on track, Haotian was filled with pride. He had finally achieved something comparable to the Nine Heavens Great Emperor.
Remembering Jie Sect Disciple had suffered a setback outside the Southern Heavenly Gate and were obedient and submissive during the Nine Heavens Era, not daring to act like disciples of a sage, Haotian thought of the Golden Immortal of the Chan Sect.
The image of the arrogant and unruly Yuding on Peach Mount Peach reappeared before his eyes. Haotian's eyes darkened, and he made a decision.
Several months later, an imperial edict descended from the heavens.
The Heavenly Emperor Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect to Heaven to serve him.
Guangchengzi mocked, Taiyi True Person ignored him, Yuding sneered...
The Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect unanimously refused.
At the Miro Palace, Haotian's face was utterly humiliated.
Enraged, he made a decision: he changed into his old Purple Cloud Palace attendant's clothes, left the Heavenly Court, and headed straight for the outer heavens.
A lament for the Purple Cloud Palace!
They say that his Heavenly Emperor is merely a figurehead.
It is said that the disciples of the sage are arrogant and disregard the law.
At first, it was half-true and half-false, but later it was filled with sorrow, grievance, and genuine emotion.
He is a Heavenly Emperor, but his title is undeserved; he is all show and no substance.
With six sages above him and the Nine Heavens Great Emperor as his benchmark, things were already difficult enough. But unexpectedly, even a disciple of a sage dared to provoke him, openly and secretly disregarding the Heavenly Regulations.
Haotian was heartbroken!
Compared to Dijun, he, the Heavenly Emperor, deserved an exceptionally aggrieved position.
Not to mention, he almost perished, was reincarnated for 60,000 years, and only returned to this world after experiencing all sorts of hardships.
Purple Cloud Palace is ancient and unadorned, embodying the great way of nature.
On the cloud platform above, Dao Ancestor Hongjun was sitting cross-legged, finally reacted. He glanced at Haotian, then looked into the depths of the void, at the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure that had finally been successfully conceived in the boundless earth of the Heavenly Dao.
A hint of helplessness flickered across Dao Ancestor Hongjun's usually calm face. In the end, the will of Heaven was hard to defy, and this day had finally come.
"The old Daoist priest is already aware of this matter. You should step aside for now and wait patiently."
When the Dao Ancestor spoke, Haotian dared not object and immediately stepped aside, remaining silent. The Dao Ancestor Hongjun moved his lips, transmitting his voice throughout Primordial Wilderness primordial world. The Six Heavenly Dao Sages sensed this and dared not delay, all leaving their Daoist Dao Field and heading straight for the outer Chaos.
The Six Heavenly Dao Sages arrived at the Purple Cloud Palace in an instant.
Upon entering the main hall, the six sages were surprised to see the Heavenly Emperor appear there. However, they did not ask immediately. Suppressing their thoughts, the six sages performed the disciple's salute before the Dao Ancestor.
Following the order of apprenticeship, after taking their seats on the six Cushion in the front row, the Taiqing Saint, as the head of all the sages and the senior disciple of the Profound Sect, took the initiative to speak first.
"We wonder why Master has summoned us here?"