In Zixiao Palace, Hongjun Daozu sat high in the seat of honor and spoke expressionlessly.
"Several thousand years have passed. Have you still not reached a consensus?"
"Master, this disciple still believes that the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of humanity should be chosen from among the virtuous of the human race.
Then, the Profound Gate Three Sects can send people to guide them, thereby achieving the ultimate goal of making the human race flourish.
As for who would be suitable to become the Heavenly Emperor after the Heavenly Court is rebuilt, Grand Master Xuandu of this disciple's sect has no desires or ambitions and is best suited for the position."
Laozi spoke directly to Hongjun Daozu.
Hongjun Daozu nodded after hearing this, then turned his gaze toward the other Sages.
Before Hongjun Daozu could say anything, Guide Daoist was the first to speak.
"Master, I have no objection whatsoever to Eldest Senior Brother Laozi's proposal that the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors be chosen from among the human race.
Moreover, when the time comes, this disciple will certainly dispatch the finest members of my sect to teach the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
However, regarding the choice of Heavenly Emperor for the rebuilt Heavenly Court, this disciple believes that Maitreya Taoist of my sect is highly suitable."
As soon as Guide Daoist finished speaking, Master Tongtian could not help but snort coldly.
"Why should affairs of the East require interference from your West? Does the East have no one left?
Hong Ze, the chief disciple of my sect, can certainly take on the position of Heavenly Emperor."
"Senior Brother Tongtian is right. Affairs of the East should be resolved by Easterners, so there is no need to trouble you two fellow Daoists," Nüwa Niangniang said.
Yuanshi Tianzun had remained silent, his gaze never leaving Hongjun Daozu.
For the past several thousand years, the Six Sages had been discussing in Zixiao Palace who was qualified to become the new master of the Heavenly Court, and who was qualified to become the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the human race.
Even Sages had their own selfish motives, and all hoped that disciples of their own sects would assume the position of Heavenly Emperor.
Thus, for thousands of years, the six Sages had each held to their own opinions and had yet to reach a consensus.
Yuanshi Tianzun also greatly wished for Old Immortal of the South Pole, his nominal chief disciple, to become the master of the Heavenly Court.
Yet he noticed that undisguised smiles had remained on Haotian and Yaochi's faces all along.
This inevitably led Yuanshi Tianzun to feel that the master of the Heavenly Court had likely already been chosen.
Hongjun Daozu had merely called them here to discuss the matter as a formality.
Especially after Laozi recommended Grand Master Xuandu and Guide Daoist recommended Maitreya Taoist.
The utterly impassive expression on Hongjun Daozu's face made Yuanshi Tianzun even more certain of it.
He immediately spoke. "Master, this disciple also believes that Eldest Senior Brother's method for selecting the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors for the human race is very reasonable.
Furthermore, this disciple believes that Junior Sister Nüwa first created the human race, then mended the azure heavens to bring blessings to humanity.
Even Junior Sister Nüwa's elder brother, Fuxi, perished while protecting the human race during The Great Lich Tribulation.
Therefore, this disciple believes that Fuxi's True Spirit should be sent into the Six Paths of Reincarnation to be reborn as a human, after which he may serve as the Human Sovereign.
As for rebuilding the Heavenly Court, it cannot have only a Heavenly Emperor without an Empress of Heaven.
Therefore, this disciple believes that Junior Brother Haotian and Junior Sister Yaochi are best suited to serve as the Heavenly Emperor and Empress of Heaven."
Yuanshi Tianzun's flattery rang out loud and clear, and Hongjun Daozu could not help but nod in satisfaction.
"Since that is the case, the matter is settled. Nüwa, quickly send Fuxi's True Spirit into the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Do not delay the time for him to become the Human Sovereign."
Nüwa Niangniang hurriedly rose and bowed to Hongjun Daozu. "Thank you, Master. Upon returning, Nüwa will personally go to the Six Paths of Reincarnation."
At the same time, Nüwa Niangniang did not forget to cast Yuanshi Tianzun a grateful glance, thanking him for recommending her elder brother.
Then Hongjun Daozu waved a hand at Haotian and Yaochi, and the two instantly underwent a transformation.
Haotian became a handsome man in his thirties, while Yaochi became a breathtakingly beautiful young woman of sixteen.
Haotian now wore the royal robes of the Heavenly Emperor and a crown of the Heavenly Emperor, every inch of him exuding the majesty of a Heavenly Emperor.
Yaochi wore the attire of the Empress of Heaven and a phoenix crown of the Empress of Heaven, dignified and noble from head to toe, carrying the bearing of a mother to all under heaven.
The two came before Hongjun Daozu and knelt upon the ground, respectfully bowing to him in thanks.
Hongjun Daozu reached into the void, and a precious mirror appeared in his hand.
"This treasure is called the Haotian Mirror. Above, it can observe the Thirty-Six Heavens; below, it can see the Eighteen Levels of Hell in the Netherworld Underworld. Today, I bestow it upon you so that you may use it to observe all things between heaven and earth."
Haotian hurriedly extended both hands and respectfully accepted the Haotian Mirror, then bowed to Hongjun Daozu in thanks once more.
Hongjun Daozu reached into the void again, and a Golden Hairpin appeared in his hand.
"This treasure is called the Golden Hairpin. It possesses the power to draw the Heavenly River and the divine ability to turn emptiness into substance. Today, I bestow it upon you to establish the laws and regulations of the Heavenly Court."
Yaochi accepted the Golden Hairpin and repeatedly bowed in thanks before directly inserting it into her hair.
Then three Peach Trees of Immortality appeared before Hongjun Daozu. With a wave of his hand, the three trees instantly became three thousand six hundred trees.
"These are Peach Trees of Immortality, one of the ten Innate Spiritual Roots. Take them to the Heavenly Court and plant them in the Peach Orchard of Immortality, to be used for hosting the immortals in the future."
Haotian and Yaochi bowed to Hongjun Daozu again and respectfully put away the three thousand six hundred Peach Trees of Immortality.
"Your Junior Brother Haotian and Junior Sister Yaochi have only just taken charge of the Heavenly Court and will need the support of you senior brothers and sisters.
Why not each choose some disciples and have them go to the Heavenly Court to assist them?"
As soon as Hongjun Daozu finished speaking, Yuanshi Tianzun was the first to respond.
"Rest assured, Master. After this disciple returns to Kunlun Mountain, I will have Old Immortal of the South Pole go to the Heavenly Court to assist Junior Brother Haotian and Junior Sister Yaochi."
Laozi was even more direct. With a wave of his hand, he separated his Good Corpse Incarnation from his body.
"This is Lord Lao, this disciple's Good Corpse Incarnation. Today, this disciple will send him to the Heavenly Court to preside over Tushita Palace and assist Junior Brother and Junior Sister in governing the Heavenly Court."
Laozi had actually sent his Good Corpse Incarnation into the Heavenly Court to serve, which could not help but greatly shock Yuanshi Tianzun. I am still inferior to Eldest Senior Brother.
Master Tongtian, on the other hand, did not take this matter to heart at all and spoke rather perfunctorily.
"Master, this disciple cannot make decisions for my followers. After I return to Biyou Palace on Golden Turtle Island, I will announce this matter to all my disciples.
When the time comes, if any are willing to go to the Heavenly Court to assist Junior Brother Haotian and Junior Sister Yaochi, this disciple will personally send them there to take up posts."
Guide Daoist wore a mournful expression as he directly refused. "This disciple's West is impoverished in talent, so I fear no one can be sent to serve in the Heavenly Court. I ask Junior Brother and Junior Sister for their understanding."
Nüwa Niangniang had no followers or disciples, so naturally there was nothing for her to say.
Thus, Hongjun Daozu did not wait for Nüwa Niangniang to state her position and simply nodded.
"Since that is the case, the matter is settled. Return quickly and make your preparations.
Let me also give you a warning: a new tribulation will begin in ten thousand years. You must make preparations early."
After saying this, Hongjun Daozu vanished from Zixiao Palace. The Six Sages, along with Haotian and Yaochi, all bowed to see him off.
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