Chapter 403: The Heavenly Dao Committee Assembly: The Heavenly Emperor Is to Marry

The "Primordial Light," symbolizing the initial form and order of all things in the universe, flowed through every corner of the new-era Honghuang, permeating every inch of space in the cosmos.

Thus, all things that had previously remained in chaos and ambiguity gradually acquired their own distinct and clear "form" through the nourishment and shaping of this Primordial Source.

At the very moment the new era stabilized, countless specks of light suddenly rose from the ceaselessly flowing river of time and space.

Upon the turbulent waves of this river of time and space floated a timeless, ancient vessel—the World-Ferry—calmly adrift.

Upon its prow, the [Ferryman] silently observed the magnificent and mysterious scene before him.

A faint smile appeared on his face: "Congratulations, my true self, on breaking through the Taiyi Realm."

"We have taken another step closer to eternal transcendence."

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~~

Accompanying the [Ferryman]’s hopeful whisper.

Upon the river of time and space, the countless rising Primordial Lights, upon reaching a critical threshold, began converging toward a single point—as if summoned by some supreme will.

Xiang Xuanqing’s "Dao" emerged from nothingness; his "form" transformed from void to substance.

Finally, when all the "Primordial Lights" had perfectly merged within him,

Xiang Xuanqing’s "spirit," long dormant within the void of Taiyi, finally shattered its absolute stillness and returned to reality!

He wore dark robes, his ink-black hair cascading like a waterfall, his brows sharp as swords, his eyes gleaming like stars, his face forever graced with an elegant smile.

"Little Five!"

Xiang Xuanqing called out.

Roar~~

At the sound of his call, a mighty, thunderous lion’s roar—overflowing with boundless might and joy—resounded throughout the endless time and space.

Immediately, streams of five-colored radiance, as if breaking free from all laws of time and space,

erupted simultaneously from every node of past, present, and future, from every corner of the myriad worlds.

They converged into one, surging to the very apex of this river of time and space, towering above all realms!

As the light faded, a colossal, majestic five-colored lion gradually took form.

It radiated an innate aura of nobility and power, its four hooves stepping upon empty air as it galloped forward with grace.

In just a few leaps, it crossed the infinite distance of time and space and arrived before Xiang Xuanqing.

"Roar!"

Little Five affectionately nudged Xiang Xuanqing’s sleeve with its massive head.

"You’re so excited you can’t even speak!" Xiang Xuanqing laughed and scolded.

Xiang Xuanqing turned back to the Honghuang Zhen Jie and saw that above Kunlun Mountain, over a dozen multicolored Daoist Celebration Clouds were rising simultaneously.

Each cloud represented a Chan Sect disciple who had successfully attained the Da Luo Dao Fruit.

He pointed at the five-colored lion and smiled: "Now, all my inner disciples of Yu Xu Palace are of Da Luo caliber!"

"Excellent! Excellent!"

"Hahaha! Brother, your disciples—so gifted, so blessed—are truly envious!"

At that moment, from the other end of the river of time and space, a bold and hearty laugh echoed.

Its tone was clear as a sword’s ring, yet carried the weight of countless eons unbroken.

A brilliant, wondrous light—radiating boundless Ancestral Jie Qi and infused with the mysterious essence of Tai Chu—

rose like the first breath of creation from the boundless depths of void.

Then, a divine figure clad in green Daoist robes returned.

At his waist hung the ancient Qing Ping Sword; his face was strikingly handsome, his brow exuding an air of supreme dominion.

Yu Chen Dao Jun stepped calmly from the void, astride his Kui Ox, arriving before Xiang Xuanqing.

Seeing his third brother return safely and successfully, Xiang Xuanqing’s face lit up with a genuine smile, and he bowed in congratulations:

"Third brother, your achievement is cause for celebration!"

"As for your earlier remark about gifted disciples and envy of the Chan Sect..."

Xiang Xuanqing gestured toward the Jade Xu Palace below Kunlun Mountain.

Among the many Celebration Clouds above Kunlun, one blazed with such brilliance it nearly turned the entire sky golden.

He smiled at Yu Chen Dao Jun: "Look closely—Duo Bao has also just condensed his Da Luo Dao Fruit."

"Third brother, aren’t you pleased?"

"Pleased? Of course I am!"

Yu Chen Dao Jun raised his sword-like brows, lips curling in delight, joy radiating from every feature.

"By the way," Yu Chen Dao Jun, after reveling in his disciple’s success, suddenly seemed to recall something.

He glanced left and right but sensed no familiar aura upon the river of time and space, and asked in confusion:

"Where’s Second Brother? Why hasn’t he returned?"

"His transformed 'Taiji Spirit' is the culmination of the Five Tai, symbolizing completion and balance—his return should have been the most stable."

"Could it be... that Second Brother encountered some mishap in the chaos, and failed to attain Dao?"

He furrowed his brows, worriedly speculating: "Was his portrayal of 'Chaos Sovereign' insufficient?"

"That shouldn’t be possible."

"Didn’t the Chaos Demon Gods all submit and perish collectively?"

"I thought the governance was excellent!"

"And no Chaos Demon Gods voiced any objections."

Yu Chen Dao Jun found this deeply puzzling, unable to fathom the reason.

If the issue wasn’t with Tai Shang, could it be that Tai Shang, using Hong Jun’s identity, caused trouble—but because Hong Jun wasn’t fully dead, the karmic consequence fell on the true Hong Jun, causing Tai Shang’s failure?

"Don’t rush. Wait a little longer."

Xiang Xuanqing, seated atop the five-colored lion, spoke calmly.

Xiang Xuanqing had already resumed his [Yuan Shi Tian Zun] form.

Above his head, the supreme treasure—the Zhong Tian Qing Yun, symbolizing "Celestial Celebration Clouds, the General Outline of All Dharmas"—radiated countless brilliant golden rays.

In one hand, he lightly pinched Li Zhu, symbolizing creation and genesis; in the other, he cradled the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, symbolizing order and teaching.

They waited a moment.

"He’s back!" Yu Chen’s divine sense stirred, smiling.

Soon, Taiji light rose from all tributaries of the river of time and space.

A Dao song arose, ethereal and melodious, drifting through the air:

"In the gate of non-duality, the Dharma grows more profound; mercury and lead unite to form the embryo of immortality. Before leaving Hong Meng, hair turns white; by the time Honghuang arrives, qi is complete."

"In the inner furnace, elixir blends with Wu and Ji; within the cauldron, medicine seizes the primordial. Born as a guest in the Eight Scenic Palaces, unaware of the countless years of mortal existence."

Tai Shang finished his song, riding his green ox backward, crossing the Taiji Golden Bridge, returning to reality.

"Sorry to keep you waiting!"

Tai Shang beamed at Xiang Xuanqing and Yu Chen.

Xiang Xuanqing laughed: "You’re the most impressive!"

Yu Chen Dao Jun nodded thoughtfully: "That verse is good—we should compose one too."

The Three Pure Ones are one; their grandeur must match!

After exchanging pleasantries, Tai Shang asked: "By the way, where are Nv Wa Dao You and Fu Xi Dao You?"

"They each embodied the 'Tai Su' and 'Tai Yi' spirits within the Chaos Green Lotus—logically, they should have returned safely as well."

"Why haven’t they appeared yet?"

Xiang Xuanqing, upon hearing this, lightly waved his Jade Ruyi, pointing downstream along the river of time and space: "Look over there!"

Tai Shang and Yu Chen turned their gaze.

As they watched, the thick, impenetrable mist shrouding the downstream of the river of time and space began to part, as if pushed aside by an invisible hand, revealing what lay hidden within.

At a critical node downstream, two majestic deities radiating boundless creation and wisdom stood side by side.

One had a human head and serpent body, surrounded by dense life and creation energy.

The other had a human head and dragon body, eyes containing all the wisdom and mysteries of the cosmos.

Fu Xi and Nv Wa, sensing the gaze of the Three Pure Ones, each offered a gentle smile and gave a slight nod toward the Three Heavenly Sovereigns.

Then, simultaneously, they raised their hands and lightly swept them across the ceaselessly flowing river of time and space.

Instantly, an invisible yet unbreakable barrier of time and space formed between them and the Three Pure Ones.

It instantly blocked the Three Pure Ones’ further vision into the future.

At the same time, two clear, authoritative, "official business" spiritual pulses entered the Three Pure Ones’ minds:

"The river of time and space operates by its own laws; the future must not be probed excessively."

"This is the iron law of our Time-Space Administration."

"Even the Three Heavenly Sovereigns must abide by it—no exceptions."

The two directors were utterly serious.

The Three Pure Ones smiled at this.

Originally, they had agreed to establish the Time-Space Administration to maintain the stability and order of the entire river of time and space.

To prevent excessive probing of the future by these supreme beings.

And to constrain future primordial deities, avoiding unnecessary variables and karmic entanglements. "Enough. This journey is complete. Let’s return."

Xiang Xuanqing said: "Since our partners haven’t perished and have received the recognition of Pan Gu the Great God, we may continue our cooperation."

Tai Shang nodded gently: “It seems my Ren Sect must find an opportunity to be established.”

He looked at Yu Chendao and, after a moment’s thought, asked: “Third brother, if Nüwa and Fuxi’s plan is set in motion, and your Jie Sect later receives Chaotic Demon Gods, will you help them seize a thread of heavenly fate?”

Yu Chendao did not answer, but countered: “What about you, second brother? Will your Ren Sect accept Chaotic Demon Gods?”

Tai Shang chuckled: “Chaotic Demon Gods? Where are there any Chaotic Demon Gods?”

“My Ren Sect accepts only beings of the Human Dao!”

Xiang Xuanqing and Yu Chendao both laughed.

As the three and many other Da Luo who had successfully obtained “Pangu’s Certification” and whose Great Dao seals had been elevated during the Chaos opening returned.

The entire Hong Huang and all Zhu Tian Wan Jie were infused with an unprecedented, more primordial surge of vitality and life.

The Wu Liang Dao grew ever more prosperous.

Many newly elevated Da Luo, upon returning to reality, made their first act to teach at major Tian Dao academies, spreading the Dao.

Of course, the secrets of creation were never clearly explained.

Whenever disciples asked about their experiences, they gave brief answers, glossing over key details.

【The hardships we endured in Chaos, you younger waves, must personally experience in full!】

【Skipping even one wrong turn is irresponsible to your cultivation path!】

【After all, the precious experiences of being “tricked,” “deceived,” “hunted,” and “fighting for survival in despair”—aren’t these the most essential, most profound lessons every cultivator must endure on the path to becoming a Da Luo, let alone striving for higher realms?!】

Many newly elevated Da Luo, who had just returned from Chaos and deeply understood the importance of “legacy” and “trial,” silently thought this.

Moreover, they unconsciously reached a certain “understanding,” deciding to faithfully carry forward this “precious tradition.”

Of course, while these newly elevated Da Luo actively devoted themselves to teaching sentient beings and spreading the Dao, they also did not forget the “archvillain” who had stirred boundless storms in the Chaos era and nearly tricked everyone—Hong Jun!

“This scourge ruined me—I must report him!”

Suddenly, countless petitions and emergency proposals from all Zhu Tian Wan Jie, major Dao domains, and different races—signed by primordial deities and newly elevated Da Luo—demanded “a strict investigation into Hong Jun Dao Zu’s unlawful acts during the Chaos era” and “vigilance against Hong Jun Dao Zu’s resurgence and renewed harm to Hong Huang.”

These petitions and proposals flooded into the Tian Di Palace of Tai Wei Tian Ting like snowflakes.

The newly appointed Tian Di, Di Jun, was initially stunned by this sudden, avalanche-like wave of “accusations.”

But when he read the horrific crimes attributed to “Hong Jun” during the Chaos era, he understood the gravity and terrible consequences—this could not be ignored.

“Edict: Convene the Tian Dao Committee!”

Di Jun decisively, in the name of Tian Di, summoned the new session of the Tian Dao Committee’s full assembly.

He invited all standing directors and core members to jointly deliberate on a strategy.

The gods immediately responded.

“You have no idea how terrifying it was when we saw Hong Jun in Chaos!”

At the meeting, the deities who had returned from the Chaos era vividly recounted how “Hong Jun” created the “Dao Reversal Body,” tricked the three thousand Demon Gods, and nearly caused the entire Chaos to collapse prematurely—their “glorious deeds.”

All directors and committee members present were filled with righteous fury, their emotions soaring.

They unanimously expressed the strongest, most consistent condemnation of “Hong Jun’s” insane, monstrous behavior!

“So that’s it! This Hong Jun truly committed every evil under heaven—his crimes are too numerous to record! His heart deserves death! His actions are despicable!” roared Zhu Rong, whose temper was fiery, slamming his fist on the table.

“Indeed! We previously thought he merely schemed in later Hong Huang to merge with the Dao.”

“Who knew his wolfish ambition was already plain as day during the Chaos era! This villain’s threat far exceeds our imagination!” cried Qing Long, the Dragon Clan representative.

“It seems our previous sealing and suppression of him were far too merciful!”

“We must not slacken for a moment—we must exhaust every means to completely prevent Hong Jun’s true body from escaping the Tian Dao chains and harming Hong Huang again!”

said Yao Chi, the Tian Dao Committee member who presided over punitive authority, calmly.

Though she was the Primordial Ancestor of Immortals and one of the Immortal Dao, she should not have been so harsh toward Hong Jun, the Ancestor of the Immortal Dao.

But now, the Immortal Dao was ruled by the Three Pure Ones.

Hong Jun?

Wasn’t he the former Dao Zu?

Everyone now recognizes the Three Pure Ones as the Ancestors of the Immortal Dao, right?

“Yes! Exactly right! We must crush all risks in the cradle!”

The gods nodded in agreement, reaching a high consensus.

After intense yet “constructive” deliberations, all Tian Dao Committee members agreed:

They must collectively send Hong Jun to merge with the Dao at the next Zi Xiao Palace assembly, pinning him permanently to the Tian Dao position as a qualified Tian Dao processor.

“Then let’s do as everyone says!”

Tian Di Di Jun struck the final decision.

After happily discussing and deciding how to handle Hong Jun, this “historical legacy issue,” the meeting atmosphere grew noticeably lighter.

Everyone seized this rare gathering to thoroughly summarize and review the latest developments in Hong Huang Zhen Jie and Zhu Tian Wan Jie following the Zi Xiao Palace assembly and the “Return Wave from Creation.”

They also made forward-looking plans and strategies for Hong Huang’s future development, resource allocation, and potential new challenges and opportunities.

At the meeting, the newly appointed Tian Di Di Jun fully demonstrated the vision and boldness of a great sovereign.

He gave high recognition and sincere praise for the achievements and efforts of his colleagues in their respective fields.

Meanwhile, the directors and members of the Tian Dao Committee all expressed firm support and boundless backing for the new Tian Di Di Jun.

They pledged to unite under his leadership, work in harmony, and jointly forge a brighter future for Hong Huang.

The entire meeting was lively and harmonious, filled with a positive atmosphere of unity, progress, and renewal.

When all agenda items concluded, following the tradition of Tai Wei Tian Ting, everyone spontaneously held a relaxed and joyful “tea-tasting and Dao-discussion” session.

“This time, we’ll be the main speakers—feel free to speak your mind!”

The Seven—San Qing, Nüwa, Jie Yin, Zhun Ti, and the newly appointed Tian Di Di Jun—each holding supreme status and authority across Hong Huang, naturally became the “featured speakers” of this Dao-discussion.

They each expounded their latest insights into the Dao, sharing unique gains from the Chaos era or the Zi Xiao Palace assembly.

They openly discussed profound and mysterious Dao questions, learning from each other’s strengths and verifying their knowledge.

The entire Dao-discussion was suffused with Dao rhythm, accompanied by wondrous phenomena.

All participating deities benefited immensely, immersed in delight, chatting happily, utterly forgetting the passage of time.

For a time, all gods rejoiced.

Just as this grand Dao feast neared its end and the gods still yearned for more.

Di Jun suddenly rose and announced to all present deities a message that stunned everyone.

“My fellow Daoists, today’s grand gathering, our deep discussion of the Dao, has greatly pleased me.”

“Yet beyond these matters concerning Hong Huang’s future, I have a small personal matter—actually, a great joy—I wish to announce to you all on this auspicious occasion.”

“Oh? What joy has befallen Emperor Tian Di?” The gods, curious, turned their gazes toward Di Jun, awaiting his words.

Di Jun’s smile grew even brighter. He cleared his throat and declared loudly: “Since ascending to the throne of Tian Di, I have felt immense responsibility, working day and night without a moment’s slack.”

“Yet yin alone cannot give birth, yang alone cannot grow—Tian Ting must harmonize yin and yang to ensure lasting peace.”

“Therefore, after deep deliberation, I have decided to hold a grand—Celestial Wedding Ceremony—at Tai Wei Tian Ting in the near future!”

At these words, the gods exchanged glances.

Celestial Wedding?

San Qing, Jie Yin, Zhun Ti, and Nüwa all silently looked at one Tian Dao Committee member present—Yue Shen Wang Shu.

Wang Shu smiled and asked: “May I ask, Tian Di, who will you marry?”

Di Jun smiled: “The goddess of the Moon Palace, Chang Xi Dao You.”

“We are deeply compatible, so...”

BOOM~~

The jade table before Wang Shu exploded into shards.

Di Jun looked over.

“Dao You, what is this?”

“Nothing.”

Wang Shu’s smile remained unchanged, but she asked: “Tian Di, are you free soon?”

“I have something to discuss with you.”

Di Jun glanced at the shattered jade table, then at Wang Shu’s smiling face.

He asked: “Big matter or small?”

Wang Shu said: “Big death!”

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