Haotian and Yaochi followed Qilin Chen to the Taiqing Palace. Both were surprised to see Qilin Yi resurrected.
However, their surprise was only slight, as they were there to see the Three Pure Ones.
Haotian glanced at Taishang and spoke with some difficulty, "Three Pure Saints, you see that my Heavenly Court has just been established, and I have no one to use. There are many disciples in Kunlun, so why don't you let your disciples serve in my Heavenly Court? I will definitely not mistreat them!"
Tongtian's face darkened upon hearing this, and he looked at Haotian unhappily.
"Haotian, it's not that we brothers are stingy and unwilling to let our disciples go to your Heavenly Court, but we fear that the disciples themselves may not be willing, and we cannot force them!"
Haotian immediately smiled upon hearing this, "Saint Shangqing, you jest. The Heavenly Court was born in accordance with the will of heaven and the times. You three are reasonable people, why not persuade them more!"
"Moreover, the establishment of the Heavenly Court is to coordinate the operation of heaven and earth, and to make the entire Primordial World stronger. The disciples of Kunlun are all outstanding individuals of the Primordial World and should contribute their part!"
Tongtian did not want to chat with Haotian and immediately asked, "The Heavenly Court is established, and since you, Haotian, have become the lord of the Heavenly Court before the Great Dao, do we saints also have to be under your command?"
Haotian's expression changed, and he quickly waved his hand, "The saints are beyond the three realms, transcending the five elements. Haotian has no such intention!"
Taishang looked at Haotian, sighed, and said, "The Heavenly Court has been established and recognized by the Great Dao. Since you need people, I can let my Kunlun disciples take positions in the Heavenly Court. Even my six saints will manifest a clone to guard the Heavenly Court. You can rest assured!"
Haotian's expression changed upon hearing this. If all these saints went to his Heavenly Court, what authority would he have? Wouldn't everyone respect these saints above all else?
Thinking this, Haotian immediately said, "Saints have departed from the three realms, how dare I trouble you, great saints? I only need a few Kunlun disciples!"
Tongtian and Yuanshi did not expect Taishang to say such a thing, actually sending saint clones to guard the Heavenly Court. What would that make the saints' prestige?
Taishang raised an eyebrow upon hearing this and looked at Haotian unhappily, saying in a displeased tone, "What? Haotian! Do you look down on us saints?" Sudanshangguan.com
Haotian's face changed greatly, and he repeatedly said, "Haotian dares not! Haotian dares not!"
Taishang's expression softened slightly upon seeing this and he dismissed Haotian, "Alright, you may leave. In a few days, my clone will personally lead the Kunlun disciples to take up their posts in the Heavenly Court!"
Haotian left Kunlun Mountain with a grim expression.
After Haotian left, Tongtian and the others looked at Taishang doubtfully.
Taishang smiled gently and explained, "Haotian certainly doesn't have the guts; there must be Hongjun's plan behind him. Since the Heavenly Court has been established, let's make Haotian one of ours and keep the Heavenly Court in our hands. Then, let's see what other tricks Hongjun has!"
Yuan Feng and Shi Qilin also spoke up, "Esteemed sirs, if you don't mind, my Feng tribe and Qilin tribe are willing to lend a hand!"
Taishang's face lit up upon hearing this and he immediately said, "If that is the case, then I thank the two of you!"
Tongtian still did not understand and asked in confusion, "Big Brother, I still don't understand. Although Haotian had the initiative, if we don't help him, it will be difficult for him to make the Heavenly Court grow strong. Why should we take on such a thankless task?"
Taishang laughed heartily and said, "Third Brother, the Heavenly Court is, after all, recognized by the Great Dao and has a legitimate status. You will understand the usefulness of this Heavenly Court in the future!"
"Moreover, with the agreement among the saints, we saints cannot act arbitrarily. This is precisely the opportunity to secure divine positions for the Kunlun disciples. When they have divine positions, their strength will advance by leaps and bounds. Although the three thousand disciples of the Western Sect are also Kunlun disciples, they will certainly not be a match for our disciples. We can also vent our anger and thwart the plan of Zhun Ti and Jie Yin to use Kunlun disciples against Kunlun disciples!"
Upon hearing Taishang's explanation, everyone felt it made a lot of sense. Now that the Heavenly Dao had revealed itself, many things could be planned in advance!
Taishang glanced at a few people and immediately said, "Alright, alright, prepare to enter the Heavenly Court!"
After Taishang finished speaking, he suddenly closed his eyes. After a moment, an old man with white hair and a beard emerged from Taishang's body.
Taishang bowed to the old man and said slowly, "Greetings, fellow Daoist. From now on, you will be known as Taishang Laojun. The journey to the Heavenly Court will be entrusted to you!"
Laojun bowed back to Taishang and said, "Fellow Daoist, you are too polite. We are one body, why be so formal!"
Seeing Taishang bow to Taishang, everyone felt a bit awkward. Tongtian and Yuanshi also separated a person from their own bodies.
The person who emerged from Tongtian's body was not very different from Tongtian. Yuanshi, on the other hand, had a middle-aged man emerge from within him. After they came out, they also bowed to Yuanshi and Tongtian. Tongtian and Yuanshi exchanged glances, suddenly feeling this sensation was strange, being oneself yet not oneself.
Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, and Tai Hao also saw this and a person emerged from each of their bodies. Taishang glanced at the clones of the saints and suddenly thought that if the Monkey King came to cause trouble in the Heavenly Court with this lineup, the Monkey Mountain would have been razed to the ground the moment he declared his intention to become the Lord of the Lingxiao Palace, without the need for the Tathagata!
While Taishang was indulging in fantasies of how he would deal with the Monkey King's rebellion, a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips. Tongtian quickly asked, "Big Brother, what are you thinking about?"
Taishang came back to his senses, secretly divined, and found that the troublesome monkey would not be born for some time, which caused him some regret!
Taishang wondered if he should help him, to let him be born sooner, but after thinking about it, he shook his head and dismissed the idea!
Taishang shook his head and said, "Nothing, nothing!"
Seeing that all the saints were ready, Taishang suddenly looked at Yuanshi beside him, "Second Brother, all the disciples are currently in Kunlun, only your disciples are not in the mountain. Do you need to arrange for them to go to the Heavenly Court as well?"
Yuanshi shook his head, "Forget it, Big Brother. Since they are not in Kunlun, it is destined that they have no connection with the Heavenly Court. We don't need to worry about them."
Taishang nodded upon hearing this and immediately announced loudly, "All Kunlun disciples and elders, immediately proceed to the Taiqing Hall to await orders!"
After Taishang finished speaking, everyone headed towards the Taiqing Hall on Sanqing Peak.
The Kunlun disciples who heard this did not dare to delay. Every time they went to the Taiqing Hall, something big was about to happen. This time, even the elders were summoned, indicating that a major event was unfolding!
The crowd dared not delay and immediately headed towards Sanqing Peak!