Chapter 669: Redefining Order (4K)

In the Hall of Supreme Virtue, King Yu stood at the center of the main hall at this moment, a hint of contemplation flickering in his eyes. After the arrival of Lady Qingqiu and the Celestial River True Person of the Water Ministry, he handed over the message brought back by Zhang Jian for the two to read.

Lady Qingqiu and the Celestial River True Person glanced briefly at the message, their eyes already showing a trace of alarm.

"Ah Yu has actually occupied an unknown celestial realm—this is truly a fortuitous opportunity of the ages!"

The Celestial River True Person's eyes were filled with rippling waves deep within, and his Dao heart could not help but tremble slightly.

Controlling a celestial realm is no small fortune; as the Celestial River True Person, who serves as the Water Ministry Emperor of the Heavenly Court, he naturally understands this clearly.

At this moment, a hint of joy welled up deep within his heart.

He knew his opportunity had also arrived!

Perhaps there is no need to rack his brains and compete with the other ancient gods of the Heavenly Court for those few vacant positions of Dao Sovereign!

King Yu's gaze fell upon Lady Qingqiu.

"Madam, Ah Yu wishes to inquire about your opinion!"

He paused slightly before speaking.

"He is now collaborating with the Jade Carving Dao Sovereign of the Water Mother Dao Palace, jointly governing that celestial realm known as the Heavenly Court, but with him as the primary leader, he has already successfully controlled the Taiji Nexus of that realm. Yet he still feels isolated and powerless, so he wishes to seek our opinion!

Should we, the Tongshan Dao Lineage and the Water Mother Dao Palace, jointly develop the Immortal Court Celestial Realm, or should we incorporate the Immortal Court Celestial Realm into the Three Sovereigns Celestial Realm, or place it under the jurisdiction of the Central Heavenly Court?!"

Upon hearing this, Lady Qingqiu's expression became solemn.

In fact, the best approach would naturally be for the Tongshan Dao Lineage to solely control a celestial realm.

If they could solely control a celestial realm, the Tongshan Dao Lineage, as well as the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan behind her, would reap immense benefits, and numerous powerful cultivators could emerge in a short time.

Next would be to jointly develop this realm with the Water Mother Dao Palace.

However, this also brings a problem.

If this unknown celestial realm were exposed, it would inevitably attract the covetous gazes of other powerful beings.

Even to the point of drawing the attention of extraterritorial demon gods.

The Water Mother Dao Palace might have the means to deter other external enemies, but the Tongshan Dao Lineage lacks the strength to do so.

The Tongshan Dao Lineage has yet to give birth to a Dao Venerable to this day.

Although he is a Third Transformation Dao Sovereign, a renowned great supernatural being across the heavens and void, a Holy Emperor Supreme of one realm, he still lacks that final bit of opportunity to reach the Dao Venerable level.

Yet facing this precious celestial realm, King Yu finds it difficult to make a decision deep in his heart.

Should he strive to assist Zhang Jian in placing the Immortal Court Celestial Realm under Zhang Jian's control, or should it be incorporated into the Three Sovereigns Celestial Realm, or into the Heavenly Court?

Whether this unknown celestial realm is incorporated under the Three Sovereigns Celestial Realm or the Heavenly Court, it could receive compensation from the Three Sovereigns and Five Elders Assembly, or from the Heavenly Court's assembly.

"Madam, what is your opinion?"

King Yu fixed his gaze upon Lady Qingqiu, and within his eyes, a decision had already formed in a short time.

Lady Qingqiu glanced at him, her eyes flickering as she spoke.

"If Ah Yu were to solely control that celestial realm, my palace would certainly spare no effort to help him stabilize the situation, to test the waters of sole control over a celestial realm. It is a pity that this matter involves another major power, and moreover, it is the Water Mother Dao Palace. My palace worries..."

Lady Qingqiu did not finish her words, but both King Yu and the Celestial River True Person understood.

The forces behind the Jade Carving Dao Sovereign are too complex—not only does he command the Water Mother Dao Palace, but also the Eight Wastelands Dragon Realm of the Demon Monster Realm.

With many eyes watching, the coordinates of the Immortal Court Celestial Realm will inevitably be exposed sooner or later.

Once exposed, the Tongshan Dao Lineage may not necessarily be able to hold onto this enormous prize.

Better to secure a favorable price early and settle the affiliation, rather than sink into the mire of such disputes later.

This would avoid trouble.

King Yu gave a slight nod.

"The remaining issue is simple: whether to join the Three Sovereigns Celestial Realm or the Central Celestial Realm is easily settled—it's merely a matter of waiting for the best offer. If both sides offer equal terms, we naturally prioritize consideration of the Three Sovereigns Celestial Realm. If the price offered by that Great Heavenly Venerable exceeds expectations, we ultimately cannot decide for Ah Yu!"

These two superpowers are the first choice; joining either would allow maximum retention of autonomy.

The two superpowers are merely nominal affiliations.

This merely indicates which superpower the Immortal Court Celestial Realm belongs to.

Do not underestimate this point—even if it is merely a nominal subordination, it will greatly strengthen one's fortune and authority.

Such benefits are something no Emperor, Heavenly Emperor, Holy Emperor, or ancient god could refuse.

Just like those great supernatural beings in the heavens and void who specialize in collecting 'patent fees.'

Most importantly, this great fortune flows endlessly.

Upon hearing this, Lady Qingqiu added.

"However, before that, we should strive to help Ah Yu stabilize the Immortal Court Celestial Realm. The great feat of saving the world now only has its final act remaining. As long as we can assist him in stabilizing the situation of the Immortal Court Celestial Realm, allowing it to completely break free from the pull of the Dark Abyss, that too would be a great merit, a great fortune—this would also be greatly beneficial for the gods of my Tongshan Dao Lineage!"

Upon hearing this, the Celestial River True Person's eyes brightened, and he clasped his hands in salute.

"Master, this disciple is willing to lead a team to assist Ah Yu in stabilizing the Immortal Court Celestial Realm!"

He keenly sensed the immense fortune and opportunity within.

Such a good opportunity must not be missed.

King Yu nodded slightly.

"Yes, Ah Yu also has this intention. He intends to fulfill this for you, allowing my Tongshan Dao Lineage to gain one more Dao Sovereign. But you must not disappoint him!"

Upon hearing this, the Celestial River True Person's eyes deepened with a hint of emotion.

That Grand Tutor's nephew is indeed a person who handles affairs very well.

Otherwise, such an opportunity would not have come so cheaply to this Grand Tutor's uncle.

Of course, if not for this, the Tongshan Dao Lineage would not have assisted the other party so wholeheartedly.

It is precisely because they took a liking to the other party's character.

He spoke with a solemn countenance.

"This disciple will not let Ah Yu down!"

Qingqiu Niangniang smiled from the side.

"Tianhe, you really are willing to give up the position of the Water Official Emperor of the Heavenly Court?"

Tianhe Zhenren said with a solemn gaze.

"Master's wife, I am willing to give it up; before me now there is only the Dao, nothing else I seek!"

Yu Wang nodded.

"Good, then you go first to the Heavenly Court, try to resign from the position of Water Official Emperor, then wait for news from the Lantai Dao Palace—Ayu has also notified the Lantai Dao Palace, so they will likely send someone to enter the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm together!"

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Lantai Dao Palace

Within the magnificent immortal realm, clouds drifted and swirled; Qingxuan Dao Jun sat upon the cloud bed, having also received Zhang Jian's message, her expression now slightly solemn.

She naturally knew the benefits of an unknown heavenly realm.

Obtaining such fortune, the Daozun is within reach.

Just like the Pure Yang Dao Jun of the Donghua Heavenly Realm—after ascending the Pure Yang Heavenly Realm, he quickly stepped into the Daozun realm, becoming another supreme will above the myriad heavens and voids.

However, having gained such great benefit, Zhang Jian must properly divide the cake, otherwise this windfall might prove troublesome.

But as a Holy King of one realm and Emperor of the Heavenly Realm, Zhang Jian should be skilled at dividing the spoils.

After thinking, Qingxuan Dao Jun summoned several immortals and deities of the Lantai Dao Palace—all were Taiyi Heavenly Immortals, or Taiyi Great Perfection-level immortals and deities—and ordered a few to enter the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm to follow Zhang Jian's command and assist in stabilizing the situation.

After thinking, she also summoned a few close Yaochi immortals, sending them likewise into the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm.

……

In the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm, after Zhang Jian sent back the message, he began reorganizing the immortal palace while also restructuring the order of the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm.

The salvation effort had entered its later stages, but Zhang Jian did not wish to fail at the last moment.

At this moment, Zhang Jian and Yuzhuo Dao Jun strolled leisurely before the vast immortal palace, moving forward.

The two discussed part of the salvation methods; on how to assist the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm in breaking free from the Gui Xu pull, they had much to exchange, and next came the division of benefits.

This point had already been agreed upon before entering the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm, with little dispute.

Before entering the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm, their greatest dispute was over who would govern it; the final solution was that each would rely on their own means.

Now Zhang Jian holds the Taiji Nexus, naturally qualifying him to lead the future of the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm.

However, under this premise, it is necessary to guarantee mutual benefits.

Yuzhuo Dao Jun only seeks the fortune of the Water Element Great Dao of the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm, plus a portion of the incense of the Ten Heavens and Ten Earths—between them there is no conflict.

Of course, Yuzhuo Dao Jun also took the opportunity to offer rather favorable terms, asking Zhang Jian to place the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm under the influence of the Water Mother Dao lineage's great power; if achieved, the Water Mother Dao Palace would grant generous conditions.

Besides allowing Zhang Jian to retain great autonomy, it would also bestow several precious treasures to suppress the origin of the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm, preventing other heretical paths or other great divine beings from targeting it.

Zhang Jian did not immediately refuse, merely stating he needed to consider it.

Zhang Jian did not know the reputation of the Water Mother Dao Palace in the myriad heavens and voids, and truly dared not lightly agree.

Naturally, he was also waiting for a better price.

Actually, in the myriad heavens and voids above, many subordinate heavenly realms under the Heavenly Court are like this—nominally subject to the Heavenly Court, yet retaining most of their autonomy.

Similar to the Donghua Heavenly Realm.

Though subject to the Heavenly Court, they still possess great autonomy; but when the Heavenly Court has need, they still cooperate or provide manpower and financial support in exchange for the Heavenly Court's protection, to deter other great divine beings.

Yuzhuo Dao Jun perceived Zhang Jian's thoughts, feeling only a slight regret.

Being able to turn Zhang Jian toward the Water Mother Dao Palace would undoubtedly be ideal; if not possible, she would not insist.

Her main purposes for entering the Celestial Court Heavenly Realm have already been achieved; for this journey, she is quite satisfied.

After exchanging a few words, moments later they arrived before a magnificent hall of light.

It was a golden and resplendent hall, surrounded by boundless luminous power.

This is the Zi Huang Hall, here lies the sleeping palace of the Zi Yuan Heavenly Emperor.

At this moment, layers of invisible nine-colored divine light surrounded the sleeping palace.

This is the divine prohibition laid down by the Zi Yuan Heavenly Emperor using heavenly emperor divine power—exceptionally formidable.

Ordinary people dare not even approach the prohibition before them.

Let alone enter the heavenly emperor's sleeping palace within.

"Let's go in and take a look!"

Yuzhuo Dao Jun was intrigued; upon hearing this, Zhang Jian's eyes flickered, and with a raise of his hand, a divine light flew into the palace gates—the heavenly emperor divine power-formed magnificent prohibition gradually dissipated.

The two stepped into the immortal hall.

Inside the magnificent immortal hall, everything was quite ordinary; the only thing that left a deep impression on the two Dao Jun was that everything inside was orderly, clear and bright, filled with divine path majesty.

It seems the Zi Yuan Heavenly Emperor values rules greatly.

"Empty and bare—looks like the Zi Yuan Heavenly Emperor has already made a decision!"

Yuzhuo Dao Jun's gaze swept over the main hall, side halls, and sleeping hall, her expression filled with some sigh.

Zhang Jian's expression remained unchanged.

The Zi Yuan Heavenly Emperor has already let go of everything—whether success or failure, he knows the immortal palace may very well cease to exist, so he has made all preparations.

There is nothing inside the immortal hall!

Actually, it is not quite nothing.

Inside the sleeping hall, upon the few tables rests a thin booklet.

This thin booklet is filled with the marks of time and historical feeling, yet fixed by a spacetime-type eternal Dao law.

Clearly, it is an object the Zi Yuan Heavenly Emperor often reads.

"The Foundations of Fu Dao!"

At this moment, gazing at that small booklet, Zhang Jian and Yuzhuo Dao Jun exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat unusual.

Yu Zhuo Dao Jun reached out and took the book *Fu Dao Basics* into his hand, and Zhang Jian's gaze also swept over it, his expression showing some surprise.

This *Fu Dao Basics* was not some secret transmission; it was merely an ordinary introductory manual for Fu Dao, very simple, like the version used by a novice cultivator just starting in the way of talismans.

After Yu Zhuo Dao Jun finished reading it, he could not help but say.

"This should be the basic cultivation secret method that emerged from some lineage of the Fu Immortal Dao in the vast heavens and voids—could it be that the Purple Yuan Heavenly Emperor entered the gate of Fu Dao with this little booklet?

He actually began with such a small booklet and pushed Fu Dao to the level of Dao Venerable?"

A rare trace of surprise appeared in her expression.

Zhang Jian's eyes flickered slightly; having wandered through the celestial courts of the Immortal Realm, he knew that the origin of the Fu Immortal Dao lineage in this realm was the Purple Yuan Heavenly Emperor.

Clearly, what Yu Zhuo Dao Jun said was indeed true.

Zhang Jian smiled and said.

"It seems this Purple Yuan Heavenly Emperor was also exceptionally talented; with his aptitude, joining any lineage in the vast heavens and voids would surely bring him some achievement!"

"It's only a pity he went astray!"

Yu Zhuo Dao Jun nodded slightly.

"Choice is very important!"

Zhang Jian gave a slight nod, looking as if the Purple Yuan Heavenly Emperor had also once ventured into the outer void.

At this moment, inside the Purple Imperial Hall, it was quiet and cold; all things, following the fall of the Purple Yuan Heavenly Emperor, had reduced him to merely a symbol of the past.

Zhang Jian and Yu Zhuo Dao Jun did not linger long there.

After the two walked around the Immortal Palace, clearing its hidden dangers, Yu Zhuo Dao Jun returned again to Tai Yuan Heaven, the Holy Pool Sacred Realm.

While Zhang Jian entered the depths of Tai Ji Heaven.

In the depths of endless time and space.

Between sun and moon, countless solar and lunar starlights intertwined, with countless star seas surrounding this region.

Zhang Jian gazed afar at two ancient stars.

Facing such ancient stars as the sun and moon would bring great terror and great destruction.

But having reached Zhang Jian's level of cultivation, he no longer paid them heed.

The light of the two great ancient stars was somewhat dim, a sign of damage to the primordial essence of yin and yang.

Fortunately, with the fall of the Purple Yuan Heavenly Emperor, the spiritual mechanisms of heaven and earth gradually recovered, and the primordial essence of yin and yang also began to slowly recover.

But for now, the priority is to first find a way to locate a deity to suppress the primordial essence of yin and yang, thereby stabilizing the yin-yang of heaven and earth—this is a crucial link in securing the overall situation of the Immortal Realm's celestial court.

Only when yin and yang are stabilized can the chaos among the ten heavens and ten earths be calmed.

As for the position of the Yin deity, it is easily handled—Zhang Jian can hold it concurrently.

He still possesses the authority of Yin and the authority of the Dark Moon; temporarily serving as the deity of Yin is not difficult.

As for the deity of the Great Sun, he already has a precedent.