Chapter 381: Chapter 381: Racketeering
After a long time.
Everyone else on the Heaven Sacrifice Platform had been driven away, leaving only Qin Zi and Qin Chuan.
"Father, now that I am the Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng, I will surely become a thorn in the side of countless strong individuals. Do you have any ways to deal with this?"
Qin Zi was somewhat worried.
He understood a simple truth—lack of virtue in one’s position will bring about disaster! What is virtue? It is strength!
Although he had broken through to the seventh Heavenly Layer, this level of strength was completely inadequate for the position of Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng.
"Don’t worry. As long as the giants don’t step forward, no one will dare to touch you. You can even exercise the authority of the Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng. Even if others are dissatisfied in their hearts, they will not openly defy you."
Qin Chuan said confidently with a smile.
"Why?"
Qin Zi showed a look of confusion.
Qin Chuan smiled and said:
"Because this title was given to you by Xuán Huáng Mountain, they must save face. Moreover, until the giants publicly oppose your title, it’s equivalent to their tacit approval. The moment someone speaks out before they do, it’s a provocation to them."
"In other words, the giants have the priority to speak. Until they do, others cannot."
"To take a step back, as long as the giants haven’t spoken, there remains a possibility—perhaps they will support you. Although the possibility is small, it is not nonexistent."
"So, until the situation is entirely clear, the strongmen of Xuán Huáng Sky dare not act rashly and can only go with the flow."
Hearing this, Qin Zi understood a bit.
But immediately afterward, he frowned and said, "But, what if the giants return? I think it’s unlikely they will support me; they might even want to kill me."
Qin Chuan shook his head leisurely, saying, "They cannot return in the short term. The stronger they are, the harder it is for them to come back. We have at least a few decades.
He paused, then revealed a meaningful smile and said softly, "And after a few decades... hehe..."
This laughter carried a strong sense of confidence and a slight disdain. Although the words were not finished, the meaning was evident.
What are giants decades later?
Your father will be invincible in the world!!
And hearing this, Qin Zi completely relaxed, because in his heart, his father would never lie to him.
He took a deep breath and excitedly asked, "Father, do you mean that now... I am truly the Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng?"
"Yes."
Qin Chuan nodded with a smile.
Qin Zi breathed rapidly and continued to ask, "That is to say, I can exercise all the powers of the Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng?"
"Why not?"
Qin Chuan continued to smile.
"Can I plunder inheritances from all over the world and make the major forces pay tribute to me?" Qin Zi’s eyes shone with excitement as he asked expectantly.
Qin Chuan was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "Of course."
Qin Xiaozhu’s reckless talent even surprised him, and he could only sigh with relief, "This child can be taught."
...
Half a month later.
In the sky above Xuán Huáng Mountain, a majestic palace stood—the Palace of the Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng!
This was built by Qin Chuan.
As the saying goes, ’Pretension invites disaster.’ Now that he had pushed his cheap son to the forefront, he naturally didn’t mind continuing the flattery.
The identity of Qin Zi as Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng was almost accepted by no one, and in this situation, the more flamboyant Qin Zi was, the more he drew envy—take advantage and revel in secret, why flaunt it!
Not only that.
As his son’s "agent," Qin Chuan also recruited some bodyguards for Qin Zi, namely the eight Divine Kings he had previously mentioned.
These eight old folks, who had seen Qin Zi absorb half of the Three Incense of Fortune, were eager to hitch their wagon to a star. As soon as Qin Chuan spoke, they immediately agreed.
Thus, the previously empty shell of Xuán Huáng Celestial Palace gained eight divine generals as its first batch of key members.
In addition, that old man Xuán Yuzǐ also broke through to the Divine King realm after Xuán Huáng Sky fully resurrected.
This old man seemed to have originally been a Divine King, but due to some unknown reason, his cultivation fell, and then he experienced the collapse of the sky...
And after Qin Chuan established Xuán Huáng Celestial Palace, he didn’t rest; instead, he struck while the iron was hot and continued his maneuvers.
"What? The Celestial Lord established Xuán Huáng Celestial Palace and ordered all top forces to come to pay homage?"
"Even our ancestors must go in person?"
"Preposterous!"
"This little brat really thinks he’s the Celestial Lord? Call him fat, and he starts to pant?"
"Exactly, doesn’t he know his place? If he had any sense, he’d be happy in secret instead of flaunting!"
"But... the invitations have been sent, can we refuse to go? After all, he is the nominal Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng..."
"The position of Celestial Lord is, after all, conferred by Xuán Huáng Mountain and a symbol of our Xuán Huáng Sky, so maybe it shouldn’t be made too embarrassing."
"Fine, fine, since the giants have not yet returned and the situation is unclear, let’s let this brat stir up trouble for a while!"
In the end, the highest levels of the major forces compromised.
They harbored endless resentment in their hearts.
Especially forces like the Qingye Tianzōng and the Vast Sea Divine Sect, who had long wanted to dismember him personally.
But now, they had no choice but to pinch their noses and head to Xuán Huáng Celestial Palace for homage and even bring some gifts.
"Boom!"
On this day, numerous major forces gathered at Xuán Huáng Celestial Palace under the leadership of the Divine King-level ancestors.
The sky was filled with rays of light, auspicious beasts soared, and colored garments fluttered like the wind as they descended.
"Penglai Immortal Sect, here to pay homage!"
"Nine Phoenixes Heavenly Clan, here to pay homage!"
"Northeast Ma Family, here to pay homage!"
"Qingye Tianzōng, here to pay homage!"
...
One sect after another called out their names, floating in the sky, filling it entirely.
At least a thousand forces had shown up!
"Have they all arrived?"
A young yet majestic voice rang out, with a hint of pretentious awkwardness, it was Qin Zi’s voice.
As this voice sounded, a massive golden plaza emerged in front of Xuán Huáng Celestial Palace.
This was a plaza transformed by the divine power of the eight Divine King experts, and at its center stood a magnificent golden throne.
Qin Zi, adorned in a Dragon Robe, sat upon the throne, with the eight Divine Kings standing solemnly on either side.
The many ancestral forces in the sky, seeing Qin Zi in his Dragon Robe, couldn’t help but twitch their faces.
Vulgar!!
Although the Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng is the lord of Xuán Huáng Sky, throughout history, no Celestial Lord has ever worn a Dragon Robe.
It seemed somewhat deliberate.
Like a man wearing makeup, dressed in Burberry, with hair slicked back, calling himself a high-quality human male.
Although the quality isn’t low, something just feels off.
"Please be seated."
Qin Zi waved a hand, and numerous yellow mats appeared densely across the plaza.
"Yes."
All the ancestral heads of the major forces pinched their noses and agreed, then sat on the mats.
They had come today to play the junior!
Qin Zi looked down at these old monsters and said pretentiously, "This seat is appointed by the heavens, inheriting the position of Celestial Lord of Xuán Huáng. I know my cultivation is shallow and my virtue lacking, but... Heaven has given this great task, and I must accept it. From now on, I ask you all to truly assist me in revitalizing Xuán Huáng Sky!"
"Rest assured, Celestial Lord."
"We shall do our utmost."
The old monsters agreed insincerely, knowing that to them, this was just a show, no difficulty involved.
What storms haven’t they weathered?
And at this moment, Qin Zi finally got to the point; he looked at everyone and asked, "I wonder... have you brought gifts?"