Enfeoffing the Ancestral Witches, the Heavenly Court's Problems

"How has your comprehension of that Primordial Purple Qi been going?

Who knows how many pairs of eyes are fixed on you outside right now!"

Zhen Yuanzi continued.

"Oh, why the rush? When the opportunity comes, enlightenment will follow naturally."

Red Cloud waved a hand, utterly unconcerned.

Deep within the Blood Sea.

Nether River Ancestor sat cross-legged atop the Karmic Fire Red Lotus, gazing toward the Nine Heavens with a sinister glint in his eyes.

"The Heavenly Court? Patrolling on Heaven's behalf?"

Minghe sneered. "In this Primordial World, strength has the final say. Once I uncover the secrets of this Blood Sea and forge my own Slaughter Great Dao, what Heavenly Emperor or Demon Emperor will matter? They will all become nourishment for my Blood Sea!"

In the west, Spirit Mountain.

Jieyin and Zhunti looked at each other, both wearing bitter expressions.

"Senior Brother, now that the Twelve Ancestral Witches have occupied the Heavenly Court, it will likely become even harder for our western lands to prosper," Zhunti sighed.

"Junior Brother, do not panic."

Jieyin pressed his palms together, his face full of compassion. "Heaven's Way is utterly impartial. At the height of prosperity comes decline. The higher they stand now, the harder they will fall in the future. We need only peacefully comprehend the Primordial Purple Qi and await the right moment."

Thirty-Three Heavens, Cloud-Spanning Palace.

Dijiang sat upon the Nine Dragon Throne, looking down at the eleven Ancestral Witches below.

"Today, in the name of the Heavenly Emperor, I hereby enfeoff you all!"

"Zhu Jiuyin shall be Qinghua Emperor of the Eastern Pole, governing the passage of time and overseeing all living beings of the Primordial World!"

"Zhu Rong shall be Immortal Longevity Emperor of the Southern Pole, governing all flames beneath Heaven and commanding