CHAPTER 590: CHAPTER 377: THE DEMON EMPEROR CAN ALSO CONTROL AUTHORITY_2

As long as the responsibilities of the Primordial Continent are undertaken, the Primordial World will further strengthen, and the Primordial Heavenly Dao will become even more intricate.

Di Jun was able to foresee these events, and Hong Jun was naturally able to perceive them.

As the Heavenly Dao becomes more intricate, it is even more difficult for Hong Jun to extricate himself.

Unfortunately, the words spoken by The Three Pure Ones in the Chaos had already elicited a response from the Heavenly Dao; naturally, Hong Jun had no control over it.

Hong Jun had no complaints about strengthening the Primordial World.

This was the price he had paid in the beginning; likewise, it was a responsibility he held after achieving unity with the Dao.

Hong Jun remained silent and turned his gaze to Taiching Laozi.

At this time, Taiching Laozi said, "Although the Primordial Continent is divided into East and West, it is ultimately a single entity."

"If one wishes to undertake the responsibilities of the Primordial Continent, it is naturally impossible to merely take on the responsibilities of the Eastern Primordial and ignore those of the Western Primordial."

Jieyin Saint listened to Taiching Laozi’s words, his expression still one of compassion, but he retorted.

"All beings in the Western Primordial aspire towards goodness, seeking merit without any conflicts, and thus there is no need to establish an Immortal Court."

"This Immortal Court only needs to manage the affairs of the Eastern Primordial."

With every word from Jieyin Saint, the focus is on avoiding conflict; as for the undertaking of responsibility on the Primordial Continent, it is completely avoided.

Taiching Laozi’s words, however, constantly fall upon the matter of responsibility on the Primordial Continent, sidestepping the conflicts on the continent.

"Jieyin, my friend, the responsibilities of the Primordial Continent are of paramount importance, with clear responsibilities, the conflicts within the continent will naturally diminish," Taiching Saint said.

"Moreover, to take on the responsibilities of the Primordial Continent is to strengthen the Primordial World and perfect the Primordial Heavenly Dao; such beneficial acts, do you really wish to reject them?" said Taiching Laozi, with a calm demeanor.

In an instant, Jieyin Saint suddenly realized something.

That is, if this act benefits the Primordial Continent and The Three Pure Ones can do it, then why can’t Buddhist fulfill it?

He subconsciously deduced the matter of Buddhist control over the authority of the Primordial Continent, which proceeded smoothly, and he couldn’t help feeling pleasantly surprised in his heart.

The Buddhist will once again have additional sources of merit.

But just then, a terrifying sensation suddenly surged within his heart, as if he were a mere mortal being targeted by a vast and formidable beast.

This feeling was not a nebulous perception but seemed to stem from an instinct within himself.

Instantly, vague images appeared in his mind: He was bound by various laws, integrated into the Heavenly Dao.

The compassionate expression disappeared from Jieyin Saint’s face, leaving him looking very distressed.

He realized the reason for this outcome: he and the Buddhist still had debts of merit unpaid.

Now coveting the responsibility of the Primordial Continent in his heart, is this not delivering himself into the jaws of the Heavenly Dao?

Jieyin Saint remained silent, no longer speaking.

However, Taiching Saint, on the contrary, felt somewhat surprised.

He had thought that Jieyin Saint would continue to object, continuing their debate.

He was even prepared to hand over the responsibilities of the Western Primordial entirely to Jieyin Saint and Zhunti Saint.

And the Immortal Court he established would be in charge of the responsibilities of the Eastern Primordial.

The Western Primordial, a land barren of Spiritual Energy, where Heaven and Earth Spirit Veins are scarce, and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are few, even if given to Jieyin Saint, what could it amount to?

Moreover, if Dong Hua really managed the Immortal Court, could he truly control the beings of the Western Primordial?

For those were two Saints, natives to the Western Primordial.

With regard to Dong Hua’s Cultivation Realm, personality, and so forth, Taiching Laozi could be said to understand even more than Dong Hua himself.

However, Jieyin Saint’s silence also relaxed Taiching Laozi a bit.

But this relaxation didn’t last long before Lady Ping Xin’s voice arose.

This time, no being appeared before her to speak.

"Taiching, the Immortal Court has already collapsed, why rebuild it? Don’t you know there’s a profound hatred between my Witch Clan and the Immortal Court?"

Taiching Laozi looked at Lady Ping Xin with a calm expression and said, "Lady Ping Xin also knows the Immortal Court has collapsed."

"Lady Ping Xin should understand that most of the beings of the Immortal Court had perished under that single axe blow,"

"The Immortal Court as it stands is not the same as it was before."

"Since it has changed, then why is it still called the Immortal Court?"

Lady Ping Xin inquired.

Taiching Saint displayed not the slightest impatience, but instead continued, "Because the practice we follow is the way of the Immortal Dao, and the beings of the Primordial Continent practice the same Immortal Dao techniques."

"In such circumstances, what harm is there in calling it the Immortal Court?"

Jieyin Saint had long grown accustomed to Taiching Laozi’s tendency to overlook the Western Primordial in discussions.

When beings think of the Primordial Continent, their first impression is of the Eastern Primordial and does not encompass the Western Primordial.

After all, the practices in the Western Primordial are those of the Buddhist techniques, not the Immortal Dao.

Nevertheless, Jieyin Saint did not speak.

"However..."

Before Lady Ping Xin could finish her statement, Taiching Laozi continued.

"If the Witch Clan still exists today, dwelling within the Netherworld, then why can’t the Immortal Court be reestablished?"

"If the Witch Clan has not been wiped out, then the Immortal Court should also take up its own responsibilities."

A series of questions left Lady Ping Xin feeling somewhat at a loss for words.

At this time, Emperor Fengdu couldn’t help but sigh softly to himself. Ever since he heard Taiching Laozi emphasize the issue of jurisdiction and responsibility on the Primordial Continent, he knew it would be very difficult to change the name of the Immortal Court.

Consequently, he did not look at Taiching Laozi but turned his gaze toward Hong Jun.

He began to speak, "Taiching fellow daoist speaks truly; the Primordial Continent has its own responsibilities, naturally requiring beings to undertake them."

Hearing Emperor Fengdu’s words, a smile appeared on Taiching Laozi’s face.

Most of the saintly beings, however, looked at Emperor Fengdu with astonishment on their faces, even including Yuqing Yuanshi and Shangqing Tong Tian.

They all known that there was a great enmity between Emperor Fengdu and Taiching Laozi, and now they didn’t expect Emperor Fengdu to yield.

Among those most surprised was Lady Ping Xin.

However, Emperor Fengdu’s next words turned the tables entirely, and everyone’s reaction shifted.

"However, the issue of jurisdiction and responsibility on the Primordial Continent doesn’t necessarily need the establishment of an Immortal Court; this matter could directly be entrusted to Emperor Jun."

With the utterance of Emperor Fengdu’s statement, the faces of The Three Pure Ones looked quite displeased.

Likewise, Di Jun also opened his eyes, his gaze falling upon Emperor Fengdu.

At the same time, all beings turned their attention to Di Jun, even Daoist Ancestor Hong Jun looked toward him.

This was one of the machinations Emperor Jun and Emperor Fengdu had planned.

Immortal Court?

Since the name cannot be changed, then there’s no need to reestablish the Immortal Court.

Emperor Fengdu’s move was tantamount to upsetting the chessboard; if he couldn’t have the advantage, then no one could, directly passing it on to Emperor Jun.

Continuing, Emperor Fengdu said, "One reason is that Emperor Jun posses ample experience, whether in managing beings or in seeking out the appropriate responsibilities, he is more than capable."

"Moreover, as the Demon Emperor, it can be said that all beings of the Demon Clan are under Emperor Jun’s control."

"Once the Demon Emperor administrates the jurisdiction and responsibilities of the Primordial Continent, countless beings of the Demon Clan will have use for it."

"With so many advantages, isn’t it better than a newly established Immortal Court?"

"If the Demon Emperor assumes control of the jurisdiction and responsibilities of the Primordial Continent, countless beings of the Demon Clan would take on the responsibilities of the Primordial Continent."

"But as it stands, establishing an Immortal Court is nothing but an empty shell; when will it be able to take on the heavy responsibility of the Primordial Continent, if at all?"

This was the probe arranged by Emperor Jun and Emperor Fengdu; even though Emperor Jun knew the possibility of him controlling the power of the Primordial Continent was slim, he still wanted to test the waters.

A few sentences from Emperor Fengdu made The Three Pure Ones’ faces grow even darker.

Because what Emperor Fengdu spoke was the truth, an undeniable fact.

Other saintly beings also nodded their heads, agreeing that Emperor Jun was indeed preferable to reestablishing the Immortal Court.