Chapter 1531 573: Heavenly Court Sovereign (Grand Finale)_2

"All of this should be their own choice, and only they can drive it forward."

Everyone remained silent.

After a while, Qi Cheng was the first to speak: "I support His Majesty's every decision!"

Then came Wang Zhi and other fellow disciples: "Since it's for the common people, we support it too."

"Specifically?"

Lu Ji asked: "Specifically, what do you plan to do?"

Chen Sansi spoke slowly: "I intend to establish the Heavenly Court. From now on, mortal affairs will conclude in the mortal world, heavenly affairs in the heavens, Immortals will forever be separated, and can no longer interfere with each other."

"Heavenly Court?"

Wang Zhi asked, "From the sound of it, is the Heavenly Court a place that cannot be found in both realms?"

"Indeed."

Chen Sansi nodded: "I plan to forge the Heavenly Realm using the Dao seed of Chaos Hongmeng, establish the Heavenly Court, and then bring a portion of cultivators from the mortal world to the Heavenly Court. From then on, they shall not descend to the mortal realm, thus achieving eternal separation between Immortal and mortal."

"Then..."

Qi Cheng asked: "How will the candidates for the Heavenly Court be decided?"

"Investiture."

Chen Sansi uttered two words indifferently.

Everyone was once again astonished.

Chen Sansi continued: "I plan to draft a detailed strategy for the Investiture, create a scroll of the Investiture of the Gods, and over the course of the next thirty thousand years, complete the Investiture gradually. Only those who earn the qualification through trials and tribulations can enter the Heavenly Court, to join the ranks of Immortals, and none of you will be exceptions."

The establishment of the Heavenly Court.

On one hand, it was to prevent exterminating all the cultivators.

On the other hand, it was to confront the Ancient Demons.

In recent years,

Chen Sansi felt a strong premonition.

He always felt that everything was not yet over, and a greater crisis was still awaiting him.

To confront this crisis,

He had to gather a powerful force to resist it.

The Heavenly Court was undoubtedly the best method.

"Thirty thousand years later, it will begin from the lower realm."

Chen Sansi said firmly: "I will personally eradicate all Spirit Veins. I am not seeking opinions, this matter is already decided, and no one should foolishly attempt to change it."

Under the gaze of everyone.

His figure gradually walked out of the great hall, submerged in the blazing sun.

Soon after,

The news of the Heavenly Court and the Investiture of the Gods was announced across the two realms, but the matter of eliminating the Spirit Veins was temporarily withheld to avoid turmoil. Even so, it still caused an uproar.

Initially, most people were indifferent.

In their view, it was just a tactic by "Emperor Chen" to expand his influence.

Until the spots on the Investiture of the Gods became increasingly scarce, cultivators began to gradually realize something was amiss, which subsequently led to scrambling.

Thirty thousand years later.

The Investiture of the Gods was completed.

Above the Heavenly Realm, it gathered the virtuous and capable cultivators of humans, demons, demons, and Buddhas from the four realms.

From this day, the Heavenly Court was established.

This day.

At the pinnacle of the sea of clouds, the myriad Immortals held their breath.

An unprecedented grand bridge was rising majestically from the deepest, highest part of the sea of clouds.

The bridge was neither gold nor jade, but woven and condensed from the supreme Heavenly Dao Laws, revealing a splendid golden brilliance that had never been seen before. The Dao patterns on it appeared and vanished, seeming to have countless stars circulating, and endless mountains and rivers in a constant cycle of rise and fall.

One end of it connected to the newborn Heavenly Court, while the other stretched far towards the fading, soon-to-be-hidden mortal world.

This was the Heavenly Dao Golden Bridge, the final manifestation that separated Immortal and mortal, and also the starting point of a new era.

Under the bridge, thousands of Immortal beings stood solemnly, their figures somewhat blurred in the pervasive innate clean energy.

They all gazed at the sole clear figure at the bridge's starting point.

Chen Sansi stood at the highest point of the three worlds, the cold Gang Wind whistling, yet unable to move even a corner of his attire.

Ahead was the final shadow of the mortal world, fading like a receding tide;

Behind was the eternal and imperishable Heavenly Court, radiating divine light that engulfed and highlighted his figure, like the sole totem embedded between light and dark.

He gradually turned around, facing the silent queue of Immortal beings below the bridge, facing the mortal realm soon to be forever separated, his voice not loud, yet unmistakenly clear, penetrating every inch of space, into the soul depths of every living being:

"From now on—

"Immortal and mortal part ways, each following their own path."

As the eight words were uttered, the mandate followed!

Boom!

The Heavenly Dao Golden Bridge suddenly erupted with an unprecedented brilliant golden light, so fierce that thousands of immortals and gods couldn't help but bow their heads and close their eyes. Immediately, that magnificent ancient golden bridge began to shatter inch by inch under Chen Sansi's feet!

It transformed into countless flowing gold-like stars, roaring towards the edge of the Three Realms, embedded into the newly born barriers of laws.

The stars rotated, reflecting upon each other, forming an insurmountable eternal barrier, thoroughly severing the path between immortals and mortals.

The splendid and magnificent spectacle marked both the birth of eternity and the declaration of eternal farewell.

After the bridge disappeared,

The barrier of billions of stars, which had been endlessly revolving and separating immortals and mortals, slowly retreated to either side. The cloud sea surged, and with rays of rosy lights, a palace beyond description emerged in its true form from the endless divine light and Dao Rhyme.

It was the central hub of the Heavenly Court, the Palace of the Polestar!

This palace floats at the highest point of the thirty-three heavens, harnessing Chaos Hongmeng, suppressing all worlds of the heavens.

Within the grand hall, sunlight and moonlight flowed above it, the flying eaves and dougong resembling the wings of a phoenix spread wide and a divine dragon stretching its claws. Every curve conformed to the ultimate principles of the Heavenly Dao.

The palace's roof was covered by layers of "Purple Polestar Auspicious Clouds", within which countless silhouettes of auspicious beasts and immortal birds could be seen faintly fluttering and dancing. True dragons and colorful phoenixes were common, and many primordial innate beings from the chaos floated and sank.

Before the hall, Dongfang Jingxing stood holding the mandate of the heavenly emperor, his voice rising although sharp, each word was clear, resonating like cold jade chimes among each Immortal Palace and Divine Hall:

"In accordance with the decree of 'Supreme Sovereign of the Boundless Heaven, Master of the Universe, Commander of All Celestial Forces':

"With the establishment of the new heavens, order is restored. There is a boundary between immortals and mortals, and laws are clear. Henceforth, Heaven's rules and precepts are established, for all spirits to adhere, eternally unchangeable—

"The first rule states: Forbidden is the private trespassing of the celestial dimensions. All celestial immortals and heavenly generals, without a decree, shall not alter the ritual nor descend to the mortal world privately. Violators will have their immortal talisman stripped, condemned to reincarnation, suffering the agony of Heavenly Punishment Thunder Strike."

"The second rule states: eliminate emotions and desires for mortals. Immortals are to remain tranquil and unattached, severing mortal ties. They shall not engage in personal affairs with mortals nor marry them, thereby disrupting human ethics. Violators will have their roots of emotions burned, memories erased and minds cleansed, thrown into the heavenly prison, never to be redeemed."

"The third states…

"The fourth…

"The fifth…

"Adhere!"

With each law read, the corresponding golden rune on the scroll blazed brightly, transforming into a stream of light, becoming the law of the Heavenly Court.

These celestial rules primarily serve to maintain the eternal separation of immortals and mortals, for instance, forbidding private descents to the mortal realm or marrying mortals. Should a cultivator and a mortal wed, it would inevitably leave individuals possessing divine skills in the mortal world, and if everyone did so, the Heavenly Court would inevitably fall into chaos.

With celestial rules established, the immortal path is set.

Henceforth.

The Three Realms and Six Paths fall under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court, with Chen Sansi as the supreme Heavenly Emperor.

After this.

The spirit veins in the mortal world started to be eradicated and withered throughout the long years, until there was no trace of spiritual energy between the upper and lower realms.

The cultivators who failed to ascend the Investiture of the Gods entered into the era of spiritual decline, becoming legends, disappearing entirely from the mortal world.

As for the Great Han…

Had long ceased to exist.

Henceforth.

Dynasties rose and fell, prosperity and decline ensued.

Whenever a regime grew decadent, the people would rise up, forging a brand new Jiang Mountain, thus repeating in endless cycles.

Perhaps until one day, when true harmony under heaven is achieved, these conflicts may finally cease.

Chen Sansi sat on the Heavenly Emperor's throne, overseeing the Three Realms and Six Paths, many of those once familiar to him, without any assistance, managed to enter the ranks of immortals.

Of course, some remained in the mortal world, enjoying their twilight years.

"Your Majesty!"

Dongfang Jingxing hurriedly reported: "Just now, there was a disturbance from beyond heaven, the void tore, releasing demonic qi."

On the Dragon Chair of the Heavenly Emperor, Chen Sansi abruptly opened his eyes.

The mission of the Heavenly Court, would ultimately arrive.

——

A poem states:

The hunting bow resounds over green hills, and amidst the wild grass, a dragon coils.

Tian Wu sweeps across the six united realms, crowning the emperor of the mortal world.

Mortal ties ultimately end, the immortal road is perilous and tough.

Lightning and fire forge true souls, braving deaths to knock on the Heavenly Gate.

The reinstatement of the gods resets the order, fist shatters old chapters.

The Palace of the Polestar stands, together respecting the Supreme Sovereign!

Eternal mist comes and goes, Hongmeng renews its phenomena.

Ancient and modern affairs of gods and demons, all turned to light-hearted talks.

(The End of the Book)