Drawing lots? A handkerchief chosen-could the God Emperor's son be a wastrel?

As Yue Liuli finished speaking, she gave her sleeve a gentle flick.

The blessing formation before them dissolved into nothingness. Space twisted, and magical power surged.

As the scene shifted, a variety of objects appeared where the formation had been.

"A lot-drawing ceremony? This is a tradition throughout the Three Thousand Dao Domains of the Eternal Immortal Domain."

"They say the first thing a child chooses often points to the Great Dao they will cultivate in the future."

"Indeed. Legend has it that in ancient times, a heaven-sent prodigy was born amid extraordinary signs, with myriad flames accompanying his arrival!"

"Then, at his one-month celebration, he chose a model of the Myriad Fires Sacred Canon, which could command every flame under heaven. After growing up, he became the renowned Flame Sage of his era!"

The leaders of numerous immortal sects and the elders of mighty sacred lands looked over.

With rapt attention, they focused on Ye Tian in Yue Liuli's arms.

They wanted to see just what the God Emperor's Son would choose during the ceremony!

"Back when Ye Sword God drew lots, he chose a little sword without hesitation! Now he is the foremost Sword Dao genius of the younger generation in the Eternal Immortal Domain!"

"Ye Dan chose an ancient alchemy cauldron, and now he is one of the Immortal Domain's finest alchemists!"

"Although our Young Master only has a mortal physique, his talent is extraordinary, and his actions always defy expectations. I wonder what he will choose this time."

The many disciples and elders of the Eternal Ye Family were equally invested. Their eyes remained fixed on him as they swallowed nervously.

Even Yue Liuli's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly in concentration.

She would be satisfied as long as her child could grow up happy.

But if he achieved something great, they would naturally be immensely proud as his parents.

What would her child choose?

Whatever choice he made, however, Yue Liuli would quietly support him from behind.

"Hmph, the God Emperor's Son! What will he choose?"

"Why pay so much attention? These are probably his final moments!"

"Exactly. Once the lot-drawing ceremony ends, the teleportation formation will activate. The armies of our Three Great Immortal Forces will enter the Eternal Ye Family. With help from the remnants of the Blood Sea Forbidden Zone, the God Emperor's Son is certain to die!"

The experts of the Bone Demon Race, the Fire Demon Race, and the Infernal Lion Race—the Three Great Immortal Forces—communicated in secret.

Although they were curious about what the God Emperor's Son would choose, and thus which Great Dao he would pursue,

they paid it little heed. Whatever happened, the God Emperor's Son would undoubtedly die today!

This... was merely a little joy before death.

Hehe, time to draw lots?

But... what should I pick so it won't interfere with my slacking off and lying flat?

In Yue Liuli's arms, Ye Tian's eyes flickered as he studied the objects that had appeared where the formation once stood.

There was an ancient alchemy cauldron, an incomparably sharp sword, a rune inscribed with talismanic markings, and even a little beast.

The rune represented the profession of talisman crafting.

And that little beast presumably represented beast taming.

There were also a jade seal, a golden drum, a great hammer, a miniature formation, and more—a dazzling array.

Ye Tian's eyes flickered as he looked at the many toy-like objects and chuckled softly.

He was torn. Each of these represented a path along a Great Dao.

As for him, with such an unbeatable background already, what was he waiting for if not to lie flat and slack off?

Ye Tian was determined to follow his life of idle ease through to the end!

Yet none of these objects seemed ordinary.

Whichever he chose, people would take it as a sign that he would one day reach the pinnacle of some Great Dao.

Ye Tian could not help wondering whether his mother had set him up.

Had she deliberately left out ordinary objects and offered only things representing professions along the Great Daos?

"Tian'er, go ahead and choose."

Yue Liuli placed Ye Tian before the many objects representing the Great Daos so that he could make his choice.

Seeing everyone looking at him made Ye Tian want to lie flat and slack off all the more.

Being the focus of so much attention was far too conspicuous.

He had to keep a low profile. Nothing could interfere with his life of idle ease.

He waved his little hands and looked up at the dazzling array of objects before him.

Ye Tian crawled forward on his chubby little hands and reached out with his right, seemingly about to make his choice.

But he still had no idea what to pick.

Everyone's anticipation grew, and even the Ye Family disciples began speculating.

"I think the Young Master will choose the ancient alchemy cauldron. Remember, he can casually refine a Heaven-Grade Pill out of mud."

A young disciple spoke excitedly, clearly regarding Ye Tian as his idol in alchemy.

He was a disciple of the Alchemy Hall himself and greatly admired master alchemists.

Previously, he had regarded Ye Dan as the goal he would pursue all his life.

Then he had personally witnessed the Young Master casually refine a Heaven-Grade Pill mere days after his birth, earning praise as the hope of the Eternal Immortal Domain's Alchemy World.

Thus, he guessed that the Young Master might favor the ancient alchemy cauldron and achieve great things in the future.

"Junior brother, you're mistaken. Don't forget that the Young Master mastered a peerless sword technique with a single glance. He is a Sword Dao genius unlike any seen throughout the ages!"

"I think the Young Master will choose a little sword!"

Everyone discussed it with fiery enthusiasm.

Their opinions were much the same: they believed Ye Tian would choose a supreme Great Dao that would let him display his prowess before the world.

After agonizing for a long time, Ye Tian shifted his gaze and noticed a woman's handkerchief tucked away in a corner.

Heaven is helping me! he thought. If I take this, everyone will say I'm an arrogant, extravagant, lustful young wastrel. Add my mortal physique to that, and they'll think I'm destined to amount to nothing.

Then... who could possibly stand in the way of my life of idle ease?

He acted at once, crawling forward and reaching his chubby little hand toward the array of objects.

Everyone was incredibly tense. Some Ye Family elders who had placed high hopes in their Young Master were even dripping sweat.

Under countless watchful eyes, Ye Tian picked up the pink handkerchief, lifted it to his nose, and sniffed it, revealing a satisfied smile.

At that sight, heaven and earth fell utterly silent. Not a sound arose; a falling pin could have been heard, and even breathing sounded startlingly clear.

"Th-this... this is simply an affront to decency!"

An elder with broad, straight brows spoke in a low voice.

What it meant to choose a woman's handkerchief during the ceremony went without saying.

Did this not suggest that the God Emperor's Son wanted to become a flower-plucking rake with a vast harem?

Even those from the other immortal forces could not bear to watch. Disappointment spread across their faces.

They had thought the God Emperor's Son was someone of substance, with the makings of a God Emperor, destined to accomplish great deeds, sweep across the eight wildernesses, and stand unrivaled beneath heaven.

Who would have imagined that his ambition was merely to become a debauched young lord with countless women in his harem?

The Ye Family disciples were all dumbfounded.

The Alchemy Hall disciple who had spoken earlier refused to believe it and even rubbed his eyes.

How could his alchemy idol possibly be a wastrel?

The princess of Great Xia and Saintess Nishang, however, secretly laughed to themselves.

It seemed... they might have a chance to become the young lord's maids after all.

"Enough!"

A furious roar rang out, accompanied by an overwhelming aura that crushed down upon the entire gathering. Even some elders of immortal forces could not withstand it and were about to fall to their knees.

"Anyone who says another word will die!"

Yue Liuli spoke coldly.

Then she looked at Ye Tian and said gently, "There's nothing wrong with being a pleasure-loving young lord. You can help our Eternal Ye Family spread its branches and leaves."

"Tian'er, whatever you choose, your mother will support you!"