118: Chapter 118 Lingbao Tianzun Discusses Mythology and the Heavenly Court

Above the Ziwei Star Domain, the phantom images of various ancient structures and dazzling treasure lights interweaved, while the resonance of the Dao thundered.

"I heard it's the Emperor of Chaos who wants to establish a Heavenly Court. These forbidden zones are actively donating construction Materials..."

"Actively donating? Do you believe that? Look in the direction of the Burial God Abyss. When the treasure light flew out, the entire abyss was shaking!"

"It's true indeed, haha, most gratifying!"

"The Great Emperor is mighty! That's exactly how they should be dealt with!"

The myriad heavens were in an uproar, discussions surging like the tide.

Anticipation for the Heavenly Court about to be established reached a new height.

Meanwhile, the Forbidden Zone Supreme Beings continued their long seclusion amidst endless frustration and self-consolation.

Various immortal metals and divine Materials piled up like mountains. Treasure light shot into the sky, and Dao rhythms intertwined, illuminating a stretch of starry space with magnificent, dreamlike splendor.

Xiao Dong, along with a group of Elders and Disciples, was busy taking inventory, classifying, and recording, their feet hardly touching the ground. Yet, their faces glowed with an excited flush of shared honor.

"Sect Master, the Creation Stone Mother is enough to build three main beams!"

"Sect Master, the Void Divine Iron Essence is sufficient to outline the entire Formation patterns of the South Heaven Gate!"

"Sect Master, the amount of Myriad Things Earth is enough to pave the square in front of the Lingxiao Palace, with some to spare!"

"..."

Xiao Dong looked at the wealth before him, enough to drive any force mad. He took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and said solemnly:

"Take careful inventory and store them properly. These are the Great Emperor's face, and even more so, the Foundation of the future Heavenly Court. There must be no mistakes!"

"Yes!"

Jiang Hao stood in the void at a higher vantage point, looking down at the busy scene below and the mountain-like pile of tributes, his expression calm.

He knew the current mood of those forbidden zone Supreme Beings, but he didn't care.

Using these Materials to build a Heavenly Court that benefits the myriad heavens is far more meaningful than letting them lie buried in the sunless forbidden zones.

He looked up, gazing into the space above.

"The Materials are gathered. Next, it's time to start construction."

The void outside the Ziwei Star Domain was originally empty except for stars.

But now, it had become the most eye-catching focal point in the entire Universe.

Jiang Hao stood in the air, looking at the mountain-like pile of various divine Materials before him. The treasure light illuminated the surrounding Chaos brightly.

He took a deep breath, a divine light flashing briefly in his eyes.

"Open."

Jiang Hao slowly moved his hands through the void, each movement carrying an indescribable Dao rhythm.

The void ahead seemed torn open by an invisible giant hand. A vast, boundless, and stable space unfolded slowly before him.

This space was unimaginably vast, more expansive than many Ancient Stars.

At its edges, chaotic energy flowed naturally, forming a natural barrier, while inside, the Laws were stable and spiritual energy was abundant.

"The Foundation is complete," Jiang Hao said to himself, then willed it.

The mountain-like pile of divine Materials seemed to come alive, automatically flying up.

Some transformed into towering pillars that held up the sky, shimmering with profound blue starlight.

Some melted into glazed tiles, flowing with a green hue like life itself.

The Creation Stone Mother paved the square's ground, thick and ancient.

Star Jade Marrow adorned the eaves, corners, and pillars, like stars dotting the sky.

The Void Divine Iron turned into countless intricate lines, sketching layer upon layer of protective and spirit-gathering Formations in the void...

Jiang Hao was like the most skilled craftsman, yet also like a world-creating deity.

He needed no hammer or chisel. Where his will reached and the Dao principles flowed, the divine Materials automatically shaped and combined.

The rudimentary forms of majestic palaces began to rise from the ground within this newly opened space.

The scene was so grand that all Cultivators peeking at this place through supernatural powers held their breath, their hearts filled with anticipation. They were witnessing the birth of a myth.

At that moment, a plain and unadorned sword light leisurely shot over from the edge of the Universe, stopping beside Jiang Hao.

It was precisely Heavenly Venerable Lingbao, returned from his travels.

The aura around him was more harmonious and profound than when he left. The phantom images of the four swords of zhuxian faintly appeared at his sleeves, deep and still as an abyss.

Lingbao looked at the vast celestial palace taking shape before him, then at Jiang Hao who was constructing. A trace of surprise first flashed in his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang," Lingbao cupped his hands, a sincere smile on his face, "are you preparing to... establish a Heavenly Court?"

Jiang Hao stopped his work, turned to look at Heavenly Venerable Lingbao, and also smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Lingbao, you've returned from your travels? Exactly. I see that although the myriad heavens and worlds appear prosperous on the surface, they are actually scattered and disorderly, with undercurrents hidden. So, I want to build a central hub of order, to consolidate power, pass on the Dao methods, and also to prepare for possible future changes."

His tone was gentle, as if discussing an ordinary matter, but the boldness and vision within his words moved even a figure like Lingbao.

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao laughed heartily, his laughter filled with delight and agreement: "Haha, truly worthy of Fellow Daoist Jiang. Always full of ideas, always full of courage. But, did you get all these Materials from the forbidden zones?"

"Correct. They were voluntarily donated," Jiang Hao said with a smile.

"Voluntarily donated..." Heavenly Venerable Lingbao looked at the mountain of treasure light shooting into the sky below, then at Jiang Hao, a strange smile appearing on his face.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, your skill in 'seeking alms'... in all my years, this is the first time I've seen it. Truly... breathtaking."

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao felt that this Emperor of Chaos before him was more domineering and interesting than the Dao Venerable.

Although the Dao Venerable was also extremely powerful, he rarely did such things. But after what he had seen and heard over the years about this Emperor of Chaos, he was somewhat stunned.

Casually 'interrogating' the forbidden zones... these forbidden zone Supreme Beings were almost being tamed.

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao looked at that pile of tributes, especially the ruins of the Ancient Heavenly Court's Star Pivot Hall, shook his head, and chuckled:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, you've taken the sleeping palaces, enlightenment grounds, training grounds of the Ancient Emperors and Celestial Venerables, along with their most treasured heirlooms, all in one pot. This joint effort will probably be remembered by them until the next epoch."

Jiang Hao gazed at the gathered cornerstone before him, his eyes profound, and said with a faint smile:

"The glories of the past shall serve as the steps for tomorrow. Fellow Daoist, are you willing to create this Heavenly Court with me?"

"That is precisely my wish. How could I miss such a grand event, earth-shaking and dazzling through the ages? I have some slight knowledge in Formation Dao and the arrangement of killing arrays. It's just right to lend you a hand!"

"Nothing would please me more," Jiang Hao nodded gladly.

The two most supreme existents of the current era joining forces increased efficiency more than twofold.

Heavenly Venerable Lingbao pointed his fingers like a sword. The phantom images of the four swords of zhuxian flashed briefly behind him.

In the next moment, countless extremely fine sword energies crisscrossed, meticulously carving and polishing those incredibly hard divine Materials, countless times more efficient than the most precise tools.

He even laid down layers of obscure yet terrifying defensive and offensive Formation patterns at key nodes throughout the Heavenly Court.

These Formation patterns shared concepts with his own Zhuxian Sword Formation yet also evolved further, concealing the mysteries of termination and rebirth, their power unfathomable.

The two chatted casually while building, the atmosphere relaxed.

"Fellow Daoist's boldness truly surpasses the past," Lingbao remarked, looking at the gradually forming framework of the Thirty-three Layered Heavens.

"A Heavenly Court of such scale and structure would be rare even in the Mythical Era."

Jiang Hao fused a piece of Creation Stone Mother into the Foundation and, hearing this, asked: "I heard the Dao Venerable also once established a Heavenly Court in the past?"

Lingbao nodded, a look of reminiscence appearing in his eyes:

"Yes, the Dao Venerable did establish a Heavenly Court. However, the Heavenly Court he established focused more on the research and deduction of the Dao, more like a supreme institution of learning and laboratory.

Its concept and direction differ somewhat from yours, Fellow Daoist. But it had many merits, especially in the exploration of the Great Dao and the path to longevity. It was quite remarkable."