146: Celestial Court
The Dao validation of Qing Wu and the other did not cause a great sensation in the Primordial World.
On that day, all living beings only felt the Primordial World tremble slightly, as if something above their heads had been lifted upward.
Except for those top Innate Sacred Beings who had already completed Slaying the Corpses and entered the Quasi-Saint realm, their affinity with the Heavenly Dao of the Primordial World had further increased, allowing them to sense something unusual.
At Kunlun Mountain, the Dao Field of the Three Pure Ones was shrouded in tranquility.
Taishang Laozi sat quietly on his Prayer Mat when his brow suddenly furrowed slightly, and the whisk in his hand trembled unconsciously.
His profound gaze pierced through layers of the Void Realm, as if trying to see through the mysterious changes in the Heavenly Dao.
"Has Eldest Brother sensed something?"
Yuanshi asked, involuntarily turning his attention toward the distance.
He clearly felt that at that moment, the trajectory of the Primordial World's Heavenly Dao seemed to have undergone an imperceptible and subtle shift.
It seemed as if two auras that transcended the Destiny River were taking shape somewhere in the Primordial World, only to vanish in an instant, as if deliberately concealed by some power.
It was like a stone being thrown into a calm lake; though it didn't stir up massive waves, it changed the rhythm of the entire lake's surface.
"The heavens... have become higher!" Taishang Laozi said leisurely.
Yuanshi was also startled upon hearing this, completely confirming the feeling in his heart.
He vaguely felt that the Primordial World was undergoing some fundamental change, and this change would likely completely shatter the existing status quo.
"Isn't this a good thing? Why are you two brothers reacting like this?" Tongtian said somewhat calmly.
He had also clearly sensed the abnormality, but he believed it was a good thing, so his reaction was entirely different from those of his two brothers.
"The heavens are indeed higher, but the stability of the Primordial World has decreased," Taishang said, finally withdrawing his gaze.
"Indeed." Yuanshi nodded in agreement, then shifted his gaze to the relaxed Tongtian and said earnestly:
"Third Brother, I must speak to you again."
"In the path of cultivation, the value lies in gradual progress. How can one blindly pursue the extreme?"
"Why can the Jianmu tree grow so tall? It is precisely because its Foundation is deep that it can have lush foliage. If one only seeks to reach the clouds with an unstable Foundation, a single gust of wind could break it."
"Just like the heavens of the Primordial World, they should first be stable before pursuing height step by step; that is the most secure way."
His second brother said a lot, but Tongtian shook his head.
"Since the Primordial World is not stable enough, then we shall make it more stable."
"Isn't this precisely the duty of us Innate Sacred Beings?"
These words were quite empty, but they were indeed correct, the kind that was irreproachable.
Yuanshi thought for a moment and didn't know how to refute it.
This was the first time he had been left speechless by his third brother.
Seeing this, Tongtian seemed to have unlocked some new inspiration.
So Second Brother is only so-so; it seems I'm not completely incapable of winning an argument.
...
At Mount Buzhou, in the Phoenix Perch Valley, Fuxi and Nuwa felt it more clearly than anyone else.
"Was it Phoenix Sister and the other who influenced the Heavenly Dao just now?"
Nuwa looked at her nominal brother with a bit of disdain.
"You've been calculating for so long and haven't figured anything out. You're not up to it either."
Fuxi had already finished his calculations.
After entering the Quasi-Saint realm, although he could more clearly capture the Qi mechanisms within the Primordial World for calculations.
But having experienced the backlash from over-calculating last time, he now generally observed a limit.
He only calculated within the range permitted by the Heavenly Dao; once he sensed any resistance from the Heavenly Dao, he would immediately stop.
This time clearly involved some secrets behind the Heavenly Dao, so he tactfully refrained from forcing the calculation.
But based on his intuition, those who could lift the heavens higher must be those two...
Furthermore, the current Primordial World was quite restless.
In the East Sea, on Penglai Immortal Island, more and more Cultivators were gathering.
The head of male immortals, East Duke, after repeatedly suffering setbacks, felt shamed into bravery and vowed to achieve great things to slap the faces of those who once looked down on him.
Especially seeing Dijun, after obtaining the Heavenly Court, extensively recruiting talents.
His momentum was at its peak, even showing signs of surpassing him for a time.
He suddenly found it unbearable.
To this end, he held a banquet on Penglai Immortal Island, inviting all the immortals of the Primordial World to attend, wishing to recruit talents and join in a grand undertaking.
Many were attracted by his title personally bestowed by the Saint and went one after another.
For the immortals who came, as long as they were willing to serve him, East Duke welcomed them all.
Even some who were unwilling to join were coerced or enticed into joining his camp in a daze.
For a time, East Duke's power grew rapidly within the Primordial World.
Even his old neighbors, the Dragon Clan, had to temporarily avoid his sharp edge.
Surrounded by the crowd, East Duke's ego inflated once again. Believing the time was ripe, he led the immortals to announce to the heavens.
"Heavenly Dao above, I am the East Duke, the head of male immortals personally appointed by the Saint and Dao Ancestor, in charge of the male immortals of the Primordial World."
"Today, I establish the Immortal Court on Penglai Immortal Island to carry out my duties."
"I am the Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court, leading the officials of the Immortal Court to jointly maintain the order and stability of the Primordial World. May the Heavenly Dao bear witness."
"The Immortal Court is established!"
As his voice fell, East Duke led the officials of the Immortal Court in a collective bow.
After this, the Heavenly Dao also reacted promptly.
Purple Qi spread, auspicious colors glowed, heavenly flowers fell, and golden lotuses surged from the earth.
Boundless Heavenly Dao Karma gradually gathered, shrouding Penglai Immortal Island.
The Karma descended like heavenly light breaking through clouds.
As the Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court, East Duke alone received half of the Heavenly Dao Karma, and with the blessing of Luck, he appeared even more radiant.
The other officials and soldiers of the Immortal Court also gained benefits, and their cultivation levels improved.
The establishment of the Immortal Court became a focal point for the trends of the Primordial World.
Many beings were considering whether to join such a rising power.
Hearing its momentum, it seemed it would rule the Primordial World in the future; joining now would surely earn them some seniority.
Of course, for those top Innate Sacred Beings, the Immortal Court held no attraction.
Regarding joining a faction, they preferred to cultivate in peace and pursue their own Great Dao.
Furthermore, since the Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court was the East Duke, they didn't have even a shred of interest.
On the Sun Star, Dijun and Taiyi also heard the news of the Immortal Court's establishment.
"This East Duke really doesn't know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth, actually claiming he will take charge of the order of the Primordial World."
"As if he's worthy!" Taiyi dismissed him with disdain.
"Big Brother, why don't we pay him a visit and fight him to suppress his momentum?"
Dijun pondered for a moment but shook his head.
He had not yet fully gained control of the Heavenly Court, and the authority over the stars was not yet in his hands; the Foundation of his great cause still needed polishing.
As for the East Duke...
"The third lecture at Zixiao Palace will be soon. Let us wait and see the Saint's attitude before making plans!"