CHAPTER 598: CHAPTER 381: DEBATE_2

Under such circumstances, Taiching Laozi glanced at Lady Ping Xin and Emperor Fengdu, then his gaze subsequently fell upon Emperor Jun.

He was well aware in his heart that in the Purple Cloud Palace, only the two Saints of the Netherworld were persistently opposing.

This matter had been reminded to him by Yuqing Yuanshi back on Shouyang Mountain.

In the Immortal Court, Dong Hua becomes the Immortal Emperor.

The two Saints from the Earthly Hell would surely try to obstruct this.

After all, although they have now severed ties with the Witch Clan and lost their physical bodies, becoming Saints, they are essentially still of the Witch Clan.

Yuqing Yuanshi was precisely considering this point when he reminded his elder brother.

Taiching Saint had actually been prepared for the two Saints from the Earthly Hell.

However, those preparations were meant for after the establishment of the Immortal Court and the coronation of the East King as Immortal Emperor.

Now that the master has summoned all the Saints to the Purple Cloud Palace, most of what Taiching Laozi had prepared has become ineffective.

The establishment of the Immortal Court, Taiching Laozi facing the two Saints of the Earthly Hell.

The Immortal Court not yet established, Taiching Laozi facing the two Saints of the Earthly Hell.

The two scenarios are poles apart, with a huge difference.

The fait accompli is sometimes extremely significant.

Despite this, Taiching Laozi was not panicked; he was confident that he could compete with the two Saints of the Earthly Hell.

But when Emperor Jun intervened, Taiching Saint’s confidence disappeared.

This was the result of multiple struggles with Emperor Jun.

In the contests against Emperor Jun, Taiching Laozi could say he never won.

Looking at Emperor Jun, he slowly said, "Demon Emperor, this matter has nothing to do with you, why do you interfere?"

In Taiching Laozi’s view, Emperor Jun had already obtained the authority he wanted to mete out the Heavenly Dao’s punishments.

This was a matter between the Netherworld and the Three Pure Ones; the Demon Emperor should not meddle.

"Distinguished Taiching, your words are mistaken, the position of Immortal Emperor is of paramount importance, bearing the responsibility of the entire Primordial Continent."

"Under such circumstances, we must be even more cautious in choosing the Immortal Emperor."

"Now, Hao Tian who I mentioned, has a profound cultivation realm, and is more capable of shouldering the responsibilities of the Primordial Continent, is he not more suitable for Immortal Emperorship?"

Emperor Jun paused after saying this and continued, "Moreover, if Dong Hua is chosen as your disciple, Daoist Ping Xin and Daoist Feng Du would inherently oppose and do not support the Immortal Court controlling the Primordial sovereignty."

"That is the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the resting place for the deceased, which is extremely important for the Primordial Continent."

"If Hao Tian is chosen as Immortal Emperor, Daoist Ping Xin and Daoist Feng Du would surely not oppose."

During this conversation, Taiching Laozi’s gaze fell upon Lady Ping Xin and Emperor Fengdu.

Both Lady Ping Xin and Emperor Fengdu slowly nodded their heads.

Taiching Laozi admitted that Emperor Jun was correct in his words; Dong Hua’s possibility to become Immortal Emperor was decreasing continuously, and it could almost be said to be negligible.

Because of those two Saints of the Earthly Hell, Dong Hua simply couldn’t pass that barrier.

Yet Taiching Laozi did not wish to give up just like that, he continued to speak to Emperor Jun.

"Demon Emperor, Hao Tian is the attendant to my revered master, if Hao Tian becomes Immortal Emperor, who will serve my master?"

Now that the Demon Emperor has interfered, although it seems troublesome, it might not necessarily be irredeemable.

If the Demon Emperor steps in, if persuaded by the Demon Emperor, would those two Saints from the Earthly Hell still refuse?

Emperor Jun was not the slightest bit flustered in the face of this question, he even did not respond to Taiching Saint’s question.

Instead, Emperor Jun looked at the serene Hong Jun, asking directly, "I dare to ask Daoist Ancestor, for the sake of all life on the Primordial Continent, for the sake of the Primordial World, could you let Hao Tian bear the Immortal Emperor’s mantle?"

When the Saints heard this question from Emperor Jun, all of them turned their gazes to Hong Jun, waiting for his response.

Saints Nuwa, Demon Ancestor Luo Hou, Jieyin, and Zhunti remained calm, after all, this matter was not of great concern to them.

Lady Ping Xin and Emperor Fengdu were looking forward to Hong Jun’s response.

Emperor Jun appeared calm, exuding confidence.

On the contrary, The Three Pure Ones were very tense, especially Taiching Laozi, his gaze intently fixed on his own master, sensing an ominous feeling.

After all, if the master had no thoughts on the matter, he would have already declined when Emperor Jun mentioned Hao Tian’s name.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Hong Jun did not make them wait long before he spoke.

"Purple Cloud Palace requires no beings to serve it. From today on, Hao Tian and Turquoise Pool can both enter the Primordial."

"As for the position of the Immortal Emperor, it is the responsibility of you Saints. You can discuss it among yourselves."

Upon hearing the words of Hong Jun, Tai Ching Laozi also couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Because the Master did not directly appoint Hao Tian as the Immortal Emperor.

However, at the same time, he felt a sense of urgency, because the Master had allowed Hao Tian to contend for the position of Immortal Emperor.

Hong Jun sat loftily on his cushion, taking in the expressions of all the Saints.

The Three Pure Ones are his direct disciples, logically, he should help his own disciples, and support East King to become the Immortal Emperor.

Even if not, he could have kept Hao Tian by his side, and excluded him from being a candidate for the Immortal Emperor.

However, he did not do so because Tai Ching Laozi’s selection of Dong Hua as the Immortal Emperor was far too frivolous.

How Dong Hua achieved the status of Daluo Golden Immortal, that matter could not possibly escape the legal vision of Hong Jun.

How can a Daluo Golden Immortal with a flimsy foundation take on the responsibilities of the entire Primordial Continent?

Even if he is a Primordial Spirit incarnation of the East King, it is no good.

Furthermore, the East King never personally undertaken the responsibilities and authority of the Primordial Continent.

Hong Jun’s gaze turned towards the Primordial Continent, looking deep into Penglai Immortal Island.

Deep within Penglai Immortal Island, numerous Laws, as well as karma and fate, coalesce, not only embodying the Primordial Continent but also containing the Laws, karma, and fate of the Heavenly Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Netherworld.

How could the position of the Immortal Emperor be so easy to attain?

As an Immortal Emperor, one must shoulder these Laws, karma, and fate.

Once burdened with these Laws, karma, and fate, even with power and authority, one ultimately loses freedom, unless one is like Emperor Jun.

Emperor Jun, too, once bore the Heavenly Realm Law, karma, and fate, and could not easily leave the Palace of the Polestar.

Even if he left, it was because the two Heavenly Empresses and the Four Extreme Emperors of the Heavenly Court shared the burden.

The reason why all the Laws, karma, and fate converge towards the depths of Penglai Immortal Island is that the deliberations of the Saints at this moment are reflected within the Heavenly Dao.

Just like earlier when Di Jun proposed to punish on behalf of Heaven, the secrets of the Heavenly Dao immediately changed.

When the Immortal Court was determined to be established, the Heavenly Dao changed, the responsibilities of the Primordial Continent gathered in the depths of Penglai Immortal Island, awaiting the establishment of the Immortal Emperor.

Only the decisions of the Saints can have such an impact on the changes to the secrets of the Heavenly Dao.

The debate between Emperor Jun and Tai Ching Laozi was still ongoing.

Neither could convince the other.

Ultimately, the main issue lay with Dong Hua.

The Three Pure Ones were certain, while Emperor Jun and the two Saints of the Earthly Hell disagreed.

With Tai Ching Laozi at the helm, Yuqing Yuanshi and Shang Qing Tong Tian assisting, they argued incessantly with Emperor Jun.

During this process, Lady Ping Xin and Emperor Fengdu would also actively stand out to deflect some of the heat off Di Jun.

However, in Di Jun’s view, this endless debate was pointless; they might as well fight a battle to settle it directly.

But he knew Tai Ching Laozi would not agree to this, they were still aware of their own strength.

Emperor Jun felt a wave of irritation and thus said, "Since you believe in Dong Hua, while we trust in Hao Tian."

"Why not let the two of them compete in a contest, and whoever wins can become the Immortal Emperor."