Haotian smiled faintly. He understood what those words meant.
"Then congratulations, Holy Heavenly Venerable. From now on, you will be one of the Heavenly Court's great emperors."
Heavenly Primordial Heavenly Venerable waved a hand. "I am merely a pawn in someone else's hands. Why take it so seriously?"
Those words rather dampened everyone's enthusiasm.
But Haotian was quick to react.
"Once we enter the game, who can guarantee who will be the pawn and who will be the player?"
His words carried profound meaning.
Holy Heavenly Venerable paused, then burst into laughter. "As expected of Your Majesty Haotian! From this day forward, I will follow your every command."
Haotian laughed as well. Excited, he stepped forward and clasped his hand. "Good! From now on, we brothers will conquer the world together, carry out the Heavenly Court Reconstruction together, and uphold order in the Primordial World together."
Then Haotian asked, somewhat sheepishly, "Brother, would you be willing to take us to visit Taiyi Heavenly Venerable Who Rescues from Suffering?"
Heavenly Primordial Heavenly Venerable smiled faintly. "Leave this to me, Your Majesty Haotian. I will be right back."
With that, he turned and left.
The two brothers had settled at the foot of Ramshorn Mountain, clearly intending to support each other.
But why had they insisted on living in separate places?
That left plenty of room for speculation.
Soon, Heavenly Primordial Heavenly Venerable returned with Taiyi Heavenly Venerable Who Rescues from Suffering.
"We two brothers pay our respects to Your Majesty Haotian. We are willing to follow you, carry out the Heavenly Court Reconstruction, and restore the glory of the Ancient Heavenly Court."
Haotian laughed heartily and hurried forward to welcome them. "Please rise, my worthy brothers. From now on, we must work as one to carry out the Heavenly Court Reconstruction,