"Of course, you will all become pillars of the Heavenly Court, with a great chance to advance further, becoming Heavenly Court Emperor Lord, ruling over regions, and enjoying Wuliang fortune."
Yue Tian's words resonated deeply.
The position of Heavenly Court Emperor Lord, ruling over a region, enjoying Wuliang fortune, and living as long as heaven and earth... This is the ultimate dream that countless cultivators can hardly reach even after exhausting their entire lives or even hundreds of reincarnations.
If time could be reversed a thousand years, back to the time before they became disciples of Han Xuanji, upon suddenly hearing such temptations, even those with firm resolve would likely be tempted and have endless fantasies.
At that time, even though Jiang Hao possessed the Immortal King Bone, his vision was still limited to the glory and responsibility of the Jiang Household family, an Immortal King clan.
Hearing the words " Heavenly Court Emperor Lord " will surely make one's blood boil, regarding it as the supreme symbol of bringing glory to one's family and surpassing one's ancestors, an unattainable yet longed-for crown in the clouds.
As for Lu Fan, Lin Potian, and the others, it goes without saying that they were still struggling in the mortal world at that time, and becoming an immortal was their pursuit, let alone such a temptation.
However, everyone was no longer the same as before. Under Han Xuanji's influence, their vision had broadened considerably, and they had even stepped into the realm of the Daluo Golden Immortal.
In their eyes, what did the Heavenly Court Emperor Lord amount to?
It's just a mere Hunyuan realm Hunyuan; at most, it might earn a word of praise from its master, but it's already far from being an ant.
Among the group, Han You was probably genuinely uninterested. He had been cultivating with Han Xuanji since birth, without any desires or wants. This trip was merely to accompany his fellow disciples and gain some experience along the way.
Silence fell over the hall.
Lu Fan picked up the spiritual tea beside him, took a small sip, and his movements were calm and unhurried.
Su Ming lowered his eyelids slightly, showing no reaction.
Nangong Wenjian held his long sword, silent and still, while Lin Potian quietly yawned, his eyes darting around.
Li Taiqing and Han You: one with a gentle yet aloof smile, the other with ethereal eyes as if Shenyou.
Yue Tian was stunned.
He sensed this unusual calm, which was completely different from the scene he had expected.
He was no novice; as an assistant to the Nine Heavens Devil-Subduing Jade True Supreme Emperor, he had seen all sorts of cultivators, heroes, and geniuses.
Faced with the allure of the "Emperor's throne," some were overjoyed and lost their composure, some feigned calmness but their fingertips trembled, some were full of doubt and repeatedly confirmed, and some were ambitious and bargained... But he had never seen such a completely calm reaction before!
"Are they unable to hear me or unable to understand me?"
Countless thoughts flashed through Yue Tian's mind, but he quickly dismissed them one by one.
Having reached such a level, how could they not know what the Heavenly Court Emperor Lord signifies?
Could it be that they don't like it?
Even he himself found the idea somewhat outrageous.
Do you look down on the Heavenly Court Emperor Lord?
That's a prestigious position that only experts at the Hunyuan Realm are qualified to compete for!
He ruled over a region, stood alongside many ancient beings, enjoyed the blessings of the Heavenly Court, and was revered by all immortals!
Even if these young people are highly talented, they are only at the Daluo Realm now. Where does their confidence come from?
In reality, Yue Tian wasn't just making empty promises. The Nine Heavens Devil-Subduing Jade True Supreme Emperor was no ordinary Hunyuan expert, but a powerful being at the Hunyuan Taiji Realm. He was an extremely ancient and powerful figure in the Heavenly Court. With his support, it wouldn't be difficult for these people to enter the Hunyuan and be granted the title of Emperor.
Yue Tian composed himself, suppressed his surprise and doubt, and decided to increase his stakes, perhaps because they lacked a direct understanding of the power of the " Nine Heavens Devil-Subduing Jade True Supreme Emperor ".
Yue Tian decided to give these young people a good lesson.
He coughed lightly, his voice becoming even more solemn, as if he were reciting sacred scriptures:
"Fellow Daoists may not know, but our Lord, the ' Nine Heavens Devil-Subduing Jade True Supreme Emperor,' is no ordinary Hunyuan. He is an ancient being who attained enlightenment at the very beginning of the Heavenly Court. He has survived many great calamities and is of the Immortal caliber. He has already entered the realm of ' Hunyuan Taiji '!"
He commanded countless divine generals, and was protected by star deities.
His gaze swept across the crowd, trying to find awe, shock, or at least emotion on their faces.
However, he was met with the same suffocating silence.
Yue Tian's expression remained unchanged as he continued:
"Having witnessed the brilliance of all of you fellow Daoists today, I now understand why Lingxu has become a pillar of strength under the iron hooves of the Devil Race!"
Fellow Daoists, you are all so young yet possess such cultivation and grandeur; this is truly a blessing for our Immortal Realm and a boon for all living beings!
The Emperor is eager to recruit talented individuals, and he especially favors young heroes. If any of you fellow Daoists are interested, the Emperor is willing to open the palace gates and treat you with the utmost respect, to share resources, study the Great Dao together, and join hands to sweep away the demonic influence and restore peace to the heavens!
Lu Fan put down his teacup and smiled:
"I have heard of the illustrious name of the Jade True Supreme Deity; he is indeed a highly accomplished senior. I deeply appreciate his kind intentions."
Su Ming raised his eyes and said calmly:
"The position of Emperor carries immense karmic weight. Our foundations are still newly established, and we dare not presume to attain it."
This reason was plausible and the refusal was airtight.
Even though Yue Tian was extremely shrewd, he was still somewhat embarrassed by this scene.
Even after explaining everything so clearly, the other party still refused.
The two divine generals behind him exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with disbelief.
The throne of the emperor, personally recruited by a master of the Hunyuan Taiji realm... Do these people even realize what they've been rejecting?
Seeing Yue Tian's changing expression, as if he wanted to say something more, Lu Fan stood up at the opportune moment, naturally displaying the demeanor of Human Emperor, maintaining politeness while also indicating that he wanted to see the guest out.
"Your Excellency has traveled a long way and brought God's kindness, which I will remember in my heart."
However, this matter is of great importance and cannot be decided in a short time. Please allow us a few days to consider it.
Having said all that, to continue the argument would only be pointless and beneath my dignity.
Yue Tian took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the faint sense of defeat in his heart.
He knew that this recruitment attempt was ultimately unsuccessful.
However, he was not angry; he merely snorted inwardly, not losing his composure because of this defeat.
"In that case... I won't bother you any longer."
Yue Tian remained outwardly calm, placing a token on the table.
"This item is left for you all. If you are fortunate enough to meet again in the future, or if you encounter any emergencies, you can use this to contact each other."
Goodbye.
After saying that, he didn't look at Lu Fan and the others again, turned around and led the two divine generals away from the side hall.
His steps were noticeably more hurried than when he arrived.
Only after their presence completely disappeared did the invisible tension in the side hall quietly dissipate.
Jiang Hao curled his lip:
" Hunyuan Taiji... is it that impressive? Master's demeanor that day, that was the real deal..."
He shook his head, unable to find the right words to describe it, but the light in his eyes said it all.
Lin Potian chuckled:
"That's right! If we cultivate diligently and follow our master, we'll definitely be more powerful than any emperor in the future!"
He paused, then exchanged a knowing glance with the others, all seeing the calm and confidence in each other's eyes.
That's not arrogance, but a calm attitude towards so-called "peaks" after witnessing the true "sky".
The Heavenly Court Emperor Lord may be seen by others as the ultimate goal of a lifetime.
But in their eyes, it was nothing more than a somewhat eye-catching scene that their master might pass by on the way to that vast Dao Path.
Lu Fan, on the other hand, was much clearer-headed. The arrival of the Heavenly Court envoy at this juncture might be a sign of something.