Refining the Three Immortal Islands

"Haotian as Heavenly Emperor, Yaochi as Heavenly Empress—reestablish the Heavenly Court."

Hongjun settled the matter with a single decisive word.

"Huh?"

"Me?"

Haotian and Yaochi exchanged a glance, stunned beyond belief.

Just moments ago, they had been quietly watching the show from the corner. How had this burden suddenly landed right on their heads?

Ridiculous.

A pie had actually fallen from the sky.

After Haotian's shock came wild delight. He cupped his hands toward Hongjun and accepted the order.

"I shall obey Master's command!"

Hongjun pointed a finger, and Haotian, originally an adorable child, instantly transformed into a robust young man.

The eyes of the young Haotian no longer held the clear innocence they had as a child. There was now something more within them: ambition.

Yaochi, too, changed from a delicately carved little girl into a woman of peerless grace.

Whether it had been Xuandu, his eldest brother's disciple, or Duobao, his third brother's disciple, becoming Heavenly Emperor, Yuanshi would merely have been displeased without saying anything. But now that Haotian was the one becoming Heavenly Emperor, Yuanshi, who placed great importance on pedigree and origins, frowned and spoke bluntly.

"Master, is this not somewhat inappropriate? Haotian is merely a gatekeeping attendant. What virtue or ability does he possess to sit upon the throne of the Heavenly Emperor and command the Heavenly Court?"

Zhunti and Jieyin remained silent, seated to one side and watching the show. They had never held much hope that their own disciples would become Heavenly Emperor; they had merely wanted to muddy the waters. Now, Hongjun had assigned Haotian and Yaochi to reestablish the Heavenly Court, while Yuanshi had spoken without reservation. Hongjun's words were golden decrees, and a matter he had decided would certainly not be altered. They were quite curious—

Where would the