Novel Full Chapter 1079 - 1070: Celestial Emperor Rankings
Chapter 1079: Chapter 1070: Celestial Emperor Rankings
“My presence here is the statement, but I will not personally handle everything. Let the cultivators of chaos deal with it first.”
Gu An said casually, no longer caring about revealing his feelings, as the attacking Saint did not pose a threat to him.
The Great Profound Yin Dominator fell silent upon hearing this, and involuntarily thought about himself.
Being suppressed here, it seemed to be a fortunate thing.
If Gu An wanted to kill, he might already be dead.
“Do you know why I spared your life?”
Gu An suddenly asked, making the Great Profound Yin Dominator tense, yet he truly wanted to know.
“Why?”
“Though arrogant and cruel, you don’t actually want to kill Zhang Buku and the others; you wanted them to submit to you to serve you. You never shortchange those who serve you. Your past actions are clear to me; you came to the Heavenly Dao just to become stronger. After mastering the reincarnation of this Dao Universe, you won’t create slaughter, you’ll move on to the next Dao Universe.”
Gu An’s reply enlightened the Great Profound Yin Dominator, though it also embarrassed him. He coughed slightly and said, “I’m not really that kind-hearted.”
“What you think is one thing, what you do is another. Regarding the facts, what you truly think doesn’t matter. You simply haven’t realized that you dislike killing. You assume it’s because of arrogance, disdain for slaughter, that’s all.”
These words sent the Great Profound Yin Dominator into contemplation.
He began to consider what kind of existence he really was.
He could become a Saint thanks to his remarkable talent and comprehension, coupled with the fortunate inheritance of a Dao Universe’s Great Dao legacy, making his path to sainthood extraordinarily smooth. This led him to look down on all beings below Saints.
Years of playing alongside Gu An, the Great Profound Yin Dominator would often observe like Hongqian Ancestor, believing Gu An had deeper intentions. Now, he recognized his shortcomings.
A Saint sees through everything, and this includes oneself.
Perhaps this was why he fell short compared to the Celestial Emperor.
Inferior in the same realm, this deeply stung the Great Profound Yin Dominator’s heart. Accepting his current identity did not mean he was conceding defeat.
He even wanted to surpass Gu An!
Gu An continued to fish while the Great Profound Yin Dominator began to reflect, the two not disturbing each other.
Waves crashed against the cliff below, like a symphony of heaven and earth, creating a harmonious picture.
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The Celestial Emperor lectured for a millennium, ushering in a new era for the heavens and the Human World.
At this moment, inside the Palace of the Polestar.
Hundreds of listeners sat cross-legged in the hall, maintaining a certain distance, aligned in aesthetically pleasing rows.
The Celestial Emperor sat on the Emperor’s Throne, overlooking these listeners with an impassive expression, yet his heart was filled with satisfaction.
His Heavenly Dao was still full of creation, capable of nurturing so many exceptionally talented individuals, several with comprehension not inferior to his.
The lecture was over; the listeners gradually awoke, the first to wake observed the others.
Though the Celestial Emperor did not explicitly say, an unspoken competitive atmosphere was felt among the listeners.
Ji Xiaoyu opened her eyes to find many already awake; she furrowed her brows slightly, unable to determine if waking early or late was better. Regardless, in either case, she fell into the middle tier, indicating mediocrity, which frustrated her.
The True Yuan Ancestor also observed, though modest, he was confident in his comprehension, yet this time he felt pressure.
His gaze fell onto Hong Yi, Hongqian Ancestor, Hong Xuan, and Emperor Hong Yang; the comprehension of these four was formidable, overwhelmingly strong.
Hongqian Ancestor sat in the front row, stroking his beard and smiling, with mild surprise.
Hong Yi’s comprehension was stronger than anticipated.
Before reincarnation, Hong Yi was not so formidable.
Indeed worthy of that predecessor, able to enhance comprehension even of the Nine Great Dao.
Hongqian Ancestor felt pleased; it wasn’t about fondness for Hong Yi, but satisfaction in his choice.
The hall was silent, the listeners dared not communicate nor had the desire to.
The Celestial Emperor spoke, “You should remember my decree to establish thirty-two Directions Heavenly Emperors.”
Upon these words, the listeners became invigorated.
For individuals like Hong Yi, power was secondary; what mattered was the significance represented by the thirty-two Directions Heavenly Emperors.
It symbolized standing out in this lecture and receiving acknowledgment from the Celestial Emperor.
“The thirty-two Directions Heavenly Emperors will possess imperial power, can determine Immortal Gods, wield authority over combat, protect the Heavenly Dao, and oversee Yin and Yang.”
The Celestial Emperor continued, such power made every Immortal God breathe heavily, while those Great Powers outside the Celestial Court felt the emperor’s importance.
This Primordial Saint Path benefited all listeners, generating a sense of respect toward the Celestial Emperor. Even Hongqian Ancestor admired the emperor’s magnanimity.
The Celestial Emperor genuinely lectured on the Saint’s Way; he could have won hearts without speaking of the Saint’s Way, yet he did, without reservation.
“I will continue lecturing; each time, the four fastest progressing will become Heavenly Emperors; after eight lectures, the thirty-two Directions Heavenly Emperors will take their place.”
The Celestial Emperor surveyed all listeners, speaking in an even tone.
The listeners felt tense, anticipating who the first batch of four Directions Heavenly Emperors would be.
“The first four Directions Heavenly Emperors from this lecture are Hong Yi, Hongqian, Hong Yang, and True Yuan.”
The Celestial Emperor announced swiftly, not keeping them in suspense.
At these words, the Palace of the Polestar erupted.
Hongqian Ancestor frowned; he ranked after Hong Yi.
The listeners focused their gazes on the four, eyes filled with awe and envy.
The White Spirit Demon Emperor lay on Lu Lingjun’s shoulder, marveling inwardly, “Three with the surname Hong, one being the Son of Heaven; what of the other two?”
Previously, the Celestial Emperor dispersed the Immortal Gods from the Palace of the Polestar; on their return, Lu Lingjun and the White Spirit Demon Emperor both received the Heavenly Emperor Golden Order, thrilling them.
Yet their cultivation level was too low, relegating them to the back row, like supporting characters.
Lu Lingjun’s gaze fell upon Hong Yi, whose depth was palpable.
For a woman to surpass all, indeed remarkable.
An Xin and Ji Xiaoyu looked at Hong Yi’s back, similarly filled with admiration, curiosity about Hong Yi’s origins welling inside.
“May I ask, Your Majesty, is there an order to the thirty-two Directions Heavenly Emperors?” Xuanqing Star Lord asked, voicing the question many wanted to ask.
The Celestial Emperor replied, “The order I mentioned is the ranking.”
Boom!
Hong Yi immediately became the most focused presence in the hall, darkening the expressions of Hongqian Ancestor and Emperor Hong Yang.
The True Yuan Ancestor was neither disappointed nor angry, remaining calm as ever.
Hong Yi, expressionless, said, “When the thirty-two Directions Heavenly Emperors are in place, those who are dissatisfied can come challenge me.”
These words made all listeners feel her disposition.
How arrogant!
Previously, Hong Yi was silent and taciturn, keeping others unable to grasp her character, but now everyone sensed her sharpness.