Hundreds of millions of miles west of the Shang-Zhou Battlefield stood a supremely majestic divine mountain, teeming with immortal herbs, divine plants, rare birds, and exotic beasts. Its name was Mount Kunlun.
That day, a primordial spirit came at the summons of the Investiture of the Gods List, flew up Qilin Cliff, and entered the Jade Clarity Palace.
Taiyi's primordial spirit entered the hall and bowed low before Yuanshi, who sat in the seat of honor. Grief-stricken, he said, "Your disciple pays his respects, Master."
The Primordial Heavenly Venerable kept his eyes almost closed and replied indifferently, "Mm."
"Master, I..."
"Say no more. Once you entered the tribulation, the danger of death was inevitable. After the kalpa ends, go to the Heavenly Court and take office as the Eastern Azure Flower Great Emperor."
The Eastern Azure Flower Great Emperor was one of the Four Imperial Lords Yuanshi intended to establish to assist the Heavenly Emperor. His duties would be to guide suffering souls toward rebirth and liaise with the Netherworld. How should one put it? The position suited Taiyi perfectly. After all, he was the true body behind the Underworld's Ten Halls of Yama. But... Taiyi did not want his name on the Investiture of the Gods List!
Those mortals could hardly wait to get on the list, and those Loose Immortals were equally eager. But he was a dignified disciple of a Saint! How could he go on the list and submit to another's control from then on?
Besides, once he was on the Investiture of the Gods List, he could only cultivate through the power of incense offerings. That all but severed his path to the Great Dao. I don't want this!
"What can be done about a fate decreed by Heaven?" Yuanshi opened his eyes, looked at