Chapter 2750 - 2749: Seeking Their Own Paths

Chapter 2750: Chapter 2749: Seeking Their Own Paths

The Jade Emperor sat in the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall and sighed. Truth be told, Taibai Venus had said little about one group of forces.

That is the group under Emperor Ziwei, including a fleet of naval forces.

This naval force always feigned compliance but only followed the commands of Emperor Ziwei.

The Jade Emperor thought for a moment. Luckily, he had deployed a large army of the Witch Tribe in advance.

Otherwise, he would truly become a lord without ministers at this moment.

However, the army of the Witch Tribe is known for its arrogance and wildness. Without any checks, they will likely become even more overbearing.

The Jade Emperor asked Taibai Venus, "Venus, what should be done in the current situation?"

Taibai Venus promptly replied, "To respond to Your Majesty, the urgent matter is to reappoint a Divine Monarch to act and fill divine positions quickly. Currently, all the divisions of Divine Monarchs have left; there is no one to command the clouds, none to bring rain, no thunder and lightning, no rewards or punishments, and no one to lead the mountain gods and earth spirits of various divisions. If this continues, the Heavenly Court becomes merely a display, and the Human Realm, unpredictable, will surely face disasters!"

The Jade Emperor asked, "Before the Investiture of the Gods, how did heaven and earth manage without divine spirits?"

Taibai Venus said, "Before the Investiture of the Gods, it was the Wind Master, Rain Earl, and other immortals appointed by Lord Haotian who managed the climate and rainfall, akin to the responsibilities of present-day Star Lords overseeing the star calendars."

The Jade Emperor pondered, "Since there are no deities on the Investiture of the Gods list, we shall proceed according to the old practices. Confer honors where honors are due, and delegate powers as needed. Can it be that my great Heavenly Court cannot find these immortals?"

Taibai Venus lamented inwardly, thinking about the current state of the Heavenly Court; does Your Majesty completely lack clarity?

The Witch Tribe holds all authority, is there any immortal willing to take office in the Heavenly Court?

The Jade Emperor, seeing his silence, continued to remind, "If we truly cannot manage, let’s summon the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King and his people back. I trust the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King is a loyal subject, he will certainly not refuse a command without respect, right?"

Taibai Venus was increasingly speechless, thinking that it might be better for these divine positions to remain vacant.

Initially, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King was forced to the Mortal Realm by the Witch Tribe.

The Witch Tribe is still dominant, how would they willingly return?

At this point, a sudden shout came from outside the palace, "The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King cannot return."

The Jade Emperor and Taibai Venus looked up to see a female general in a red robe, sword in hand, entering the hall. She saluted the Jade Emperor, saying, "Jade Emperor, we have just received news. All of the Divine Monarchs have reincarnated, including all the Great Generals under the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, who have already entered reincarnation anew. Now is precisely the time to attack the Minor Celestial Court and assert our heavenly might. As for vacancies in the Heavenly Court, I have already drawn up a list. Each divine position has a replacement; I await the Jade Emperor’s approval!"

She handed a list to Taibai Venus, who presented it to the Jade Emperor.

The Jade Emperor took a look, his lips twitching involuntarily.

The list contained only people from the Witch Tribe.

He didn’t want to see the Witch Tribe dominate and control all authority in the Heavenly Court, so he conferred with Jiufeng, saying, "Marshal Feng, this matter carries great importance, let me deliberate and consider carefully. First, go and eradicate the Minor Celestial Court. Once it perishes, I will bestow rewards of accomplishments upon meritorious subjects, in accordance with propriety and law."

"Let it be as the Jade Emperor has said!"

Jiufeng clasped her hands in acceptance, wielding her sword with a murderous air as she went forth.

The Jade Emperor held the list, aggrieved and shouted, "What does this mean? Must I consult her and act according to her whims, in order to confer honors upon divine spirits?"

Taibai Venus lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, only the Witch Tribe is available to use in the Heavenly Court now, perhaps it would be prudent to follow her intentions for the time being. Await an opportune moment to recruit Heavenly Soldiers and Generals before conferring new divine positions."

The Jade Emperor sighed and directed him, "Time is of the essence, now is the best time to persuade Li Jing. Ask him whether he prefers to let his subordinates perish or wishes to return and continue his role as a Heavenly God. I trust Li Jing is wise and would not risk his life in contention with the Witch Tribe!"

Taibai Venus repeatedly praised, "Your Majesty is wise, this humble god will soon go and persuade the heavenly king."

He had felt uneasy earlier, but now with the Witch Tribe’s army forcing him, Taibai Venus’s burden significantly lightened.

From top to bottom, the Minor Celestial Court at Wuzhuang Temple was in complete disarray.

The divine spirits who were originally trapped on the Investiture of the Gods suddenly sensed a liberation, as if freed from some constraint.

Someone received accurate intelligence and informed everyone: The Eastern Emperor, at the Immortal Platform, removed names from the Investiture of the Gods list.

The intercepted divine spirits of the Heavenly Court have now reincarnated and gone.

Everyone was suddenly shocked, losing color, having been bound by the Investiture of the Gods until now, suddenly freed, yet filled with discomfort.

The beings here differed from the intercepted divine spirits on the Investiture of the Gods list.

Many of them, originally worldly generals opposing Yin Shang, gained godly positions after the Investiture of the Gods and experienced a steep rise in status compared to before.

Now, given freedom, they are instead somewhat disoriented.

Take the Five Peaks’ God as an example—Huang Feihu and others were merely worldly generals, now sitting atop the Five Sacred Mountains as the "Emperor of Tianqi Rensheng of Mount Tai!"

His extraordinary status far surpasses the past.

Suddenly striking him from the Investiture of the Gods list felt like being cast down from heaven to earth, nearly causing him to faint with distress.

All the divine spirits found the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King and Li Jing to discuss countermeasures.

Some suggested imitating the intercepted sect by reincarnating, thus reconfiguring their divine souls and forever enjoying unfettered freedom.

Others proposed consulting the Jade Emperor to see whether they could be written back onto the Investiture of the Gods list.

At the very least, having a divine position, despite lack of freedom, would equate to being immortal.

The debate grew lively and boisterous, unable to reach a consensus despite lengthy discussions.

"Three Mountains’ Righteous God Bingling Gong" Huang Tianhua, ranked second among the three hundred sixty-five dignified gods, and son of Huang Feihu, gave a tight-lipped farewell to his father and the other divine monarchs saying, "I have received my master’s decree, preparing to retreat to the mountain gate for cultivation. Father and all divine monarchs, take care; forgive this child’s unfilial acts."

The crowd exchanged glances, thinking that truly disciples of the essential Exposition Sect have connections.

No need to reincarnate; they could likely recreate their divine souls.

Like Nezha, who possesses a Lotus Form, even without it, there are other forms.

Reincarnation forces one through the Reincarnation Law, erasing memories.

Even if a divine imprint remains, when fate will awaken it is unpredictable.

Then, facing the sorrows of reincarnation in the Human Realm once more.

Huang Tianhua’s junior, "Jiazi Great Year Deity" Yang Ren, apologized to the gods saying, "Divine brothers, I must accompany senior brother to the mountain gate for cultivation. Mountains do not turn easily; water adapts. Until fate allows us to meet again."

"Annual Star God of the Great Year" Yin Jiao stood, also apologizing to the gods, saying, "Everyone, I too have received my master’s decree and plan to return to Nine Immortals Mountain Peach Blossom Cave for cultivation. Farewell for now."

He was initially the Crown Prince of Yin Shang, later saved by Guang Chengzi, studying the method of three heads and six arms like Nezha.

Unfortunately, he lacked sense and fell for Shen Gongbao’s endearments, eventually turning against his master.

However, Guang Chengzi did not blame him, still offering him a path forward.

His brother Yin Hong, the legitimate second son of King Zhou of Shang, similarly stood and bid farewell to the Divine Monarchs.

He was rescued by Chi Jinzi, equally senseless.

Encouraged by his master, he could have become a divine entity.

In the end, he too succumbed to Shen Gongbao’s persuasion, opposing his master and fulfilling his doomed oath, dying.

He holds the "Five Grains Star Lord of the Northern Dipper" position on the Investiture of the Gods.

He too responded to his master Chi Jinzi’s summon, preparing to practice at Taihua Mountain Cloud Soaring Cave.

Once these third-generation disciples of the Exposition Sect stood forth, the sentiments stirred, sparking more active discussions within the minor celestial court’s great hall.