Angry at Their Refusal to Contend!

Unexpectedly, it was the two of them who remained the most composed at this crucial moment.

This surprised Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi somewhat.

After some thought, the Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi issued a decree, Juliusun and Huanglong.

Upon their arrival, Juliusun and Huanglong both bowed respectfully.

"Juliusun and Huanglong pay their respects to their master."

"Master, what is the purpose of summoning us?"

Juliusun asked cautiously.

The Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi closed his eyes slightly, "You two have been my disciples for a long time, what is your current cultivation level?"

Juliusun was somewhat puzzled by the question posed by Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi.

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi is Sage; wouldn't it be easy to see through his current cultivation level at a glance?

But since the Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi had asked, he answered honestly.

"Reporting to Master, this disciple has now gathered the Three Flowers,"

"He has attained the Dao Fruit of the Daluo Golden Immortal, and is currently in the Mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal."

"Snort!"

Juliusun finished speaking, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi let out a heavy, cold snort.

This terrified Juliusun so much that he almost wet himself.

"Master, please calm down! Master, please calm down!"

"It's my fault for being so disappointing and making you angry!"

Juliusun hurriedly kowtowed and admitted his mistake.

Seeing his behavior, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi's anger subsided slightly.

But he still spoke with considerable dissatisfaction.

"You have been my disciple for a long time, and only now have you attained the cultivation of the Mid-stage Daluo,"

"The Three Xiaos of your Uncle Tongtian have all attained sainthood."

"Even Duobao, Wudang, Guiling, and Jinguang have already attained Quasi-Sage!"

"Looking across the Primordial Wilderness, there are now countless Quasi-Sage, and Daluo Immortals are everywhere!"

"Look at you! You've neglected your cultivation and have completely blended into the crowd!"

"A disciple of Sage, yet only at the Mid-stage Daluo? Where would I put my face if word got out?!"

At that moment, Juliusun hurriedly kowtowed again, his head banging against the ground.

"Alright!"

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi reached out and Juliusun. Then he looked at Huanglong.

Huanglong knelt to one side, his heart pounding with fear.

Now that Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi was looking at him, he hurriedly said...

"Reporting to Master, this disciple has reached the peak of the Daluo Golden Immortal Perfection and is about to enter the Quasi-Sage realm; I'm just a little short."

As he spoke, he broke out in a cold sweat.

"Um."

This time, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi nodded slightly.

"Among my disciples, Yuding, Taiyi, Guangchengzi, Chijingzi have all attained the Quasi-Sage."

"Nanji, Wenshu, Puxian, Lingbao, and you—that is the Daluo Perfection,"

"The remaining three, Cihang, Qingxu, Daoxing, are at the Late-stage Daluo, while Juliusun is at the Mid-stage Daluo."

"However, all four of them, including Yuding, have entrusted their primordial Primordial Spirit to Innate Spirit Treasure,"

"Through this, one can sever the good corpse and attain Quasi-Sage."

"You didn't take that shortcut, but instead tempered your physical body and refined your Law Power,"

"To comprehend the Great Dao, one must cultivate oneself step by step through one's own efforts."

"If that's the case, although Yuding and the other three are currently more Daoxing than you, your foundation is superior to theirs."

"Among all my disciples, you are the most outstanding."

"This disciple dares not! This disciple dares not!"

True Person Huanglong quickly said.

"I am deeply grateful for Master's favor, but I am of dull nature and far inferior to my fellow disciples!"

"Alright, my eyes aren't blind yet."

"In matters of cultivation, I can naturally tell who is more outstanding."

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi waved his sleeve.

Among all the disciples of the Chan Sect, Huanglong's aptitude was neither the highest nor the worst.

Moreover, he is the most sincere and honest, and his practice is the most down-to-earth, so his future achievements are bound to be great.

However, it was precisely this self-deprecating and naive personality of his that made Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi dislike him the most.

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi was arrogant by nature. In his view, if you have the ability to be arrogant, then be arrogant and do it.

He's clearly capable, yet he's always so timid and subservient—what kind of behavior is that?!

Seeing that Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi seemed a little angry, Huanglong dared not say another word and could only kneel obediently.

"It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature."

"Since that's your nature, I won't say anything more."

"I can also see that among all my fellow disciples, Lin Yunji values you the most."

"As for Juliusun, you'd better learn from Huanglong and diligently cultivate yourself."

"If you dare to be lazy again and disgrace me, don't blame me for being ruthless and expelling you from the sect!"

This time, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi has really made a strong statement.

"This disciple dares not do it again! This disciple will definitely cultivate diligently from now on and will never dare to be lazy again!"

Juliusun hurriedly made a promise, his whole body already soaked in cold sweat.

"Um."

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi nodded slightly. Then he said,

"The reason I summoned you two here today isn't actually specifically about your cultivation matters."

"Do you two know that Heavenly Dao intends to establish three emperors?"

Juliusun and Huanglong exchanged a glance, then both nodded cautiously.

"Reporting to Master, we understand."

Huanglong and Juliusun answered in unison.

"Heavenly Dao desires to establish three emperors, and among mortals, Human Emperor to rule over humanity."

"In the heavens, there is Heavenly Emperor who rules the Heavenly Court. In the Netherworld, there is Nether Thearch who rules the Netherworld."

Huanglong said.

"The throne of the Human Emperor has now been inherited by Suirenshi of the Human Race,"

"The position of the Nether Thearch most likely comes from the Witch Clan, and it is very likely that it is Dijiang Zuwu of the Witch Clan."

"As for the Heavenly Emperor, this disciple does not know."

"Um."

The Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi looked down at the two of them.

"The throne of the Human Emperor naturally belongs to the Human Race."

"No Human Race can undertake this task. It's none of your concern."

"However, the position of the Nether Thearch may not necessarily be held by the Witch Clan."

"And the position of Heavenly Emperor —you two are both disciples of Sage,"

"You two are qualified to sit in those two seats, don't you want them?"

"Guangchengzi and Nanji had already secretly contacted me before,"

"They want me to recommend them to the Heavenly Dao to ascend to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor,"

"I sent them to the Empress Wa Palace to find your senior brother Lin Yunji."

"Only the two of you remain unmoved."

"Master, this disciple still has self-awareness."

Juliusun would feel awkward, he touched the back of his head.

"I believe that in terms of aptitude, cultivation, and temperament, I could never possibly surpass my senior brothers,"

Therefore, this disciple will not argue further.

"Besides, this disciple might say something that could anger Master,"

"The Heavenly Emperor is supreme, ruling over the Heavenly Court and controlling all immortals,"

"I'm afraid even you senior brothers might not have a chance to compete for it."

So, I'm not going to join in the fun.

As he said this, Juliusun glanced at Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi.

Seeing that the latter wasn't angry, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Um."

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi nodded slightly, then stroked his beard.

This is precisely what he admires about Juliusun: he is quick-witted and able to assess situations.

"And you?"

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi then looked at Huanglong.

"This disciple has no interest in the position of Heavenly Emperor."

Huanglong scratched his head and said honestly.

"Snort!"

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi let out another heavy, cold snort.

This startled Huanglong so much that he trembled on the spot.

"You are my disciple, a disciple of Sage, why do you belittle yourself? What does the Heavenly Emperor matter?!"

"Sage should be the teacher of the Heavenly Emperor! You are qualified!"

The voice of the Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi resounded throughout the Jade Void Palace!