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Chapter 19 The Idea of the Zhou Tian Star Transformation Array.
Haotian returned to the Heavenly Court, entered the Lingxiao Palace and sat down. With a flick of his sleeve, he released the black tiger.
The black tiger was released from its sleeve, its four hooves landing on the white jade floor of the main hall. It was immediately stunned by the sight before it, and its whole body stiffened.
The palace was magnificent, resplendent in gold and green, shrouded in auspicious energy and radiant with countless rays of light. Every beam and pillar was imbued with profound Daoist principles, and every inch of air was filled with rich spiritual energy. The spiritual energy was so dense that it was almost liquefied; taking a breath of it made one feel refreshed and invigorated, and one's cultivation subtly began to stir.
Is this...is this really the Heavenly Court?
Black Tiger's eyes widened, and for a moment he forgot that he was a tiger. His legs went weak and he almost knelt down.
He had cultivated himself on Mount Emei for many years and had also accompanied Zhao Gongming to Jin'ao Island, where he witnessed the grandeur of the Jie Sect. However, compared to the Heavenly Court before him, they all seemed somewhat inferior.
The sheer density of spiritual energy here far surpasses that of his original cave dwelling. Not to mention the Daoist aura emanating from those palaces, a profound and mysterious aura that points directly to the Great Dao; anyone who comprehends it will achieve twice the results with half the effort in their cultivation.
"Since you were summoned by the giant spirit, then you shall serve as a heavenly general alongside him." Haotian's voice came from above, calm yet unquestionable.
Upon hearing this, Black Tiger hastily transformed into his Dao form—a burly man with a face as black as charcoal—and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty!"
At this moment, let alone heavenly generals, he would be willing to guard the South Heavenly Gate. No, even if he were made to transform into a dog to guard the gate, he would immediately change into dog form and wag his tail happily.
Wouldn't it be a hundred times better to cultivate here than on Mount Emei?
With the limited spiritual energy on Mount Emei, it would take countless millennia to cultivate to the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Moreover, that fellow Zhao Gongming is always ordering him around, riding him all over the mountain, and scolding him for the slightest dissatisfaction.
Being a mount is nothing compared to the freedom of being a heavenly general in the celestial court.
Black Tiger pondered: Perhaps after cultivating in the Heavenly Court for a while, I could break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. At that time, I would definitely find Zhao Gongming and avenge all these years of being his mount, and finally ride him for a while!
The more he thought about it, the happier he became, and a smile involuntarily spread across his face.
"Alright, go ahead." Haotian waved his hand, dismissing him.
Black Tiger bowed and left the Lingxiao Palace, his steps light and quick, as if he were walking on clouds.
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The hall fell silent.
Haotian sat on the dragon throne, one hand supporting his chin, lost in thought.
After emerging from seclusion, he originally intended to further enhance the Primordial Starry Sky and the Thirty-Three Heavens, refining them with primordial ancestral energy to elevate the foundation of the Heavenly Court once again. However, after careful investigation through his authority, he discovered that this was not feasible for the time being.
The Primordial Starry Sky and the Thirty-Three Heavens, though within the Heavenly Emperor's authority, are also within the primordial Heavenly Dao. They are part of the primordial world, governed by the Heavenly Dao. If one rashly elevates them using Primordial Ancestral Qi, the Heavenly Dao will surely notice, and the being within the Heavenly Dao will also know.
With his current strength, although he can resist a saint to some extent, he is by no means a match for that one in the Heavenly Dao. If anything goes wrong, it will be a catastrophic disaster, and the consequences will be uncontrollable.
"Play it safe and don't be reckless."
Haotian gently shook his head, suppressing the thought for the time being.
What needs to be done now is to strengthen the power of the Heavenly Court while steadily improving one's own cultivation.
The alliance with Lady Pingxin is complete, and the Netherworld is under construction. Once the Netherworld is finished and the Witch Clan is settled, he can travel to the Six Paths of Reincarnation and replicate it into his inner world, which will elevate his strength to another level.
As for the Heavenly Court...
Haotian stroked his chin, pondering for a long time.
Although one cannot forcibly elevate the Primordial Starry Sky and the Thirty-Three Heavens using the Primordial Ancestral Qi, other methods can be used to strengthen them. Although the effects are slower, it is still a meritorious deed for the world.
He discovered this method from the functions of ancient stars.
The primordial stars are the boundary between the primordial world and chaos. The primordial starry sky itself is the "isolation zone" of the primordial world, resisting the invasion of chaotic forces into the world, while slowly transforming chaotic energy into stellar power and projecting it into the primordial world.
Before the Lich War, Mount Buzhou served as a pillar of the primordial world, bearing the heavy responsibility of absorbing chaotic energy and transforming it into innate spiritual energy through the earth's veins.
However, after Mount Buzhou shattered, the primordial world lost its most important "converter." Although the ancient stars also possessed the ability to transform, it was far weaker than Mount Buzhou. Their primary function was to resist the invasion of chaos; transformation was merely secondary.
Haotian plans to use the ancient stars as a foundation to construct a "Great Array of Celestial Transformation".
This formation is neither for offense nor defense; it is solely for transforming chaotic energy.
Using all the ancient stars as the array's core, a grand array was set up to powerfully absorb chaotic energy. At the same time, arrays were placed on each ancient star to enhance its transformative power. In this way, the chaotic energy was transformed into pure stellar power, which was then projected onto the primordial world.
Of course, Haotian was not one to harm himself for the benefit of others. The primary target of the transformed stellar power was naturally the Heavenly Court—the primordial starry sky itself and the Thirty-Three Heavens. Only the excess stellar power was projected into the primordial world to benefit all living beings.
This move has multiple benefits: it can enhance the foundation of the Primordial Starry Sky and the Thirty-Three Heavens, provide cultivation resources for the prehistoric world, and will surely bring merit from the Heavenly Dao.
This opportunity can also be used to recruit talents from the prehistoric world—with such a treasure land for earning merit in the Heavenly Court, why worry about not having people coming to join?
However, this formation also has a drawback.
The ancient starry sky will become quite dangerous. When the great formation is in operation, the chaotic energy will surge. If one is not careful and comes into contact with it, those with strong cultivation can resist it, but those with weak cultivation may be reduced to ashes or even assimilated by the chaotic energy.
This shouldn't be a big problem if we take strict precautions and send people to guard the ancient starry sky.
Thinking about this, Haotian felt a headache coming on again.
The chaotic energy is troublesome even for ordinary Grand Luo Golden Immortals. Those who can guard the Primordial Starry Sky must at least possess the strength of a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. Currently, there are only three people in the Heavenly Court with this level of cultivation: him, Yaochi, and Taibai Jinxing.
It wouldn't be appropriate for the Heavenly Emperor, a high-ranking official, to guard the ancient starry sky, would it? And it wouldn't be suitable for Yaochi, the Queen Mother of the West, to do the same.
Venus does have the ability, but he already holds several positions, recruiting talent and handling government affairs. If he is sent to guard the starry sky, who will do the work?
We're still short-staffed.
Haotian rubbed his temples and sighed.
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Just as he was pondering this, he heard light footsteps outside the hall.
Yaochi, hand in hand with Yaoji, entered with smiles on her face. Yaochi carried a jade plate containing several pink and white peaches, plump and round, exuding a sweet fruity fragrance.
"Haotian, the peaches are ripe!" Yaochi handed a jade plate to Haotian, her eyes and brows beaming with joy. "These are the first batch that Yaoji and I just picked. Please have a taste."
Haotian took the peach, took a bite, and found it sweet and juicy, filled with spiritual energy. He smiled slightly.
For his current level of cultivation, these peaches were merely something to taste. But upon seeing them, a new idea came to his mind.
"Jade Pool, Consort Pingxin has joined the Heavenly Court, and the Underworld is under construction." Haotian put down the peach and said solemnly, "I have decided that a hundred years from now, we will invite cultivators from all directions to hold a Peach Banquet to celebrate. At the same time, our enthronement ceremony will also be held."
Upon hearing this, Yaochi was slightly taken aback, then her eyes lit up.
The coronation ceremony.
That was a declaration to the primordial world: the Heavenly Court was officially established, and the Heavenly Emperor and the Queen Mother reigned over the Three Realms. Her relationship with Haotian would also be proclaimed to the world, just like that of Dijun and Xihe in the ancient Heavenly Court.
The Heavenly Emperor and the Queen Mother are of the rightful and legitimate order.
A touch of girlish shyness welled up in Yaochi's heart, yet she couldn't help feeling joy. She pursed her lips and nodded gently, "Okay, I'll do whatever you say."
Yao Ji, standing to the side, covered her mouth and chuckled, her gaze shifting back and forth between her brother and sister-in-law. She teased, "Then I'd better prepare well and add some glory to my brother and sister-in-law's coronation ceremony."
Yaochi blushed slightly and gave her a reproachful look: "You talk too much."
Haotian smiled as he watched this scene, but in his heart, he was already making plans: A hundred years is neither a long nor a short time. With the Peach Banquet and the coronation ceremony held simultaneously, the Heavenly Court must display sufficient grandeur. The gathering of various forces at that time would serve as both a deterrent and a means of winning them over.
This is a good opportunity to showcase the power of the Heavenly Court and attract more talented people to join us.
As he was thinking, he suddenly saw Yaochi lower her head, seemingly lost in thought. Her face was still flushed, but the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, as if she were hiding some little secret.
Haotian found it strange, but didn't ask any further questions.
If he knew the thoughts swirling in Yaochi's mind at this moment, he would probably be quite taken aback—
The ancient Heavenly Court had ten little golden crows, and our Heavenly Court... can't be without a crown prince, can it?
Thinking of this, Yaochi's face turned even redder.