Chapter 624: Chapter 394: Selection of Candidates (2)

“Daoist Ancestor, the Witch Clan’s Wu Xian will no longer compete for the Karma Position of Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court.”

Wu Xian’s decision was not impulsive, but rather the result of deep contemplation.

Although he desired the Witch Clan’s beings to occupy the Immortal Court and humiliate the East King once more, he knew deep down that he was unable to lead and restrain the Witch Clan’s beings.

Despite knowing that everything that happened in the Spiritual Illusion Realm was not real, he couldn’t forget.

Moreover, he truly could not control the beings of the Witch Clan, which was evident in the earlier battles between the Witch Clan and the Immortal Court.

Therefore, abandoning the Karma Position of Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court seemed more reasonable, and simultaneously made him ponder.

Perhaps the Houtu Ancestor Witch should have let Xing Tian come forth; he might have been more suitable to be the Immortal Emperor.

Upon declaring his renunciation, Wu Xian felt a sense of relief, though not happiness.

He felt a certain self-blame for not being able to shoulder the responsibility of restoring the Witch Clan’s glory.

As Wu Xian expressed his renunciation, Lady Ping Xin and Emperor Fengdu also sighed with relief.

They naturally witnessed all that occurred within the Spiritual Illusion Realm, fearing the scenes might become reality.

Even though the two Saints could back the Immortal Court, other Saints might plot against the Witch Clan.

They were well aware that given the Witch Clan’s nature, successfully plotting against them was far too easy.

Thus, forgoing the position of Immortal Emperor seemed prudent, as the Netherworld was already sufficient for the Witch Clan to survive.

As for Xingtian Great Witch, neither Lady Ping Xin nor Emperor Fengdu ever considered him.

In their view, Xingtian Great Witch was more suited to be a warlord, not a planner for the Witch Clan’s future.

However, Lady Ping Xin was not saddened at this moment, in fact, she was rather pleased.

Because her objective had been achieved.

The being formed from a thread of Primordial Spirit of East King had actively renounced, unable to become the Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court.

Regarding who would become the Immortal Emperor, Lady Ping Xin no longer cared.

Her mind was set on finding opportunities to completely annihilate the being formed from East King’s Primordial Spirit.

Hong Jun, the Daoist Ancestor, likewise nodded lightly, agreeing with Wu Xian’s idea.

Seeing Dong Hua and Wu Xian give up, Wu Tian, Hao Tian, Maitreya, and Daoist Ran Deng all felt a surge of joy in their hearts, without revealing any signs of it in their demeanor.

At this time, Bo Huang’s heart was filled with hesitation.

Having experienced the Spiritual Illusion Realm, although he managed the Primordial Continent well with the backing of the Heavenly Court, he did not wish to become the Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court.

He didn’t want to bear the burdens of the Immortal Court’s laws, karma, destiny, and so on that would slow his cultivation.

During the long years in the Spiritual Illusion Realm, owing to the constraints of the Immortal Emperor’s Karma Position, he had no freedom, only able to remain on Penglai Immortal Island.

Additionally, over that lengthy period, he felt his Cultivation Realm had hardly progressed, much different from when he practiced upon the Fusang Tree.

From his experience in the Spiritual Illusion Realm, he knew cultivation advancement wasn’t impossible there.

With his reliance on the Heavenly Court, Bo Huang naturally had ample time to cultivate.

It was due to this realization that he detected the slow progress in his cultivation.

Unlike the other six beings, who had barely any focus on cultivation.

Wu Tian wished to unify the Primordial Continent, Hao Tian was obsessed with control and the development of the Immortal Court, Maitreya focused on acquiring merits, Wu Xian developed the Witch Clan, Daoist Ran Deng was eager in seeking his own path, and Dong Hua didn’t need much mention, staying true to his heart was already commendable.

All these beings were so busy, how could they have time to delve into cultivation within the Spiritual Illusion Realm?

Bo Huang’s long hesitation also stemmed from concerns about his father.

His father encouraged him to partake in the competition for Immortal Emperor, but if he suddenly refused, would it affect his father’s plans? Could it impact the Demon Clan’s grand strategy?

With his current insight, Bo Huang could understand the significance of the Immortal Court, pursuing the position of Immortal Emperor seemed quite reasonable.

In terms of his father’s planning capabilities, Bo Huang remained greatly trusting.

Much like when they experienced the Spiritual Illusion Realm, Zhun Ti the Saint appeared, tempting him and his ten siblings.

Zhun Ti the Saint truly appeared, but only tempted him alone, not his ten brothers.

Just as Bo Huang was pondering, Di Jun’s voice suddenly resonated within Bo Huang’s heart.

“Bo Huang, give up the Karma Position of Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court.”

“The Immortal Emperor’s role is too constraining, it is all harm and no benefit to you, so forsake it.”

“This time your greatest gain should be all you’ve experienced in the Spiritual Illusion Realm, not the Immortal Emperor’s position.”

Upon hearing this, Bo Huang felt no further conflict or hesitance in his heart, immediately bowing in salute and saying.

“Daoist Ancestor, Bo Huang withdraws from the competition for the Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court.”

Upon hearing Bo Huang’s words, Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor looked at Bo Huang with slight surprise, because he was the being who persisted till the end in the Spiritual Illusion Realm.

Moreover, when managing the Immortal Court, he appeared relaxed, with no significant obstacles, why would he forsake it?

Nevertheless, Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor eventually nodded in agreement.

Other Saints were similarly astonished, gazing towards Bo Huang and Emperor Jun of the Demon Clan.

Emperor Jun displayed a calm demeanor, seemingly unaffected by any influence.

They previously assumed Bo Huang would be a strong contender for Immortal Emperor, they had even prepared to argue with Emperor Jun of the Demon Clan.

The reasoning being, Emperor Jun once said, before taking charge of the agency of heavenly penalties, that the Demon Clan would not partake in the Immortal Court affairs.

Bo Huang’s sudden withdrawal rendered their supposedly well-thought-out reasons completely ineffective.

Moreover, the Saints were at a loss for words, they could not possibly request Bo Huang to compete for the Immortal Emperor’s position.

After all, should he succeed, would they still have an opportunity to contest?

Following Bo Huang’s declaration, silence and stillness descended upon the Purple Cloud Palace.

After a while, Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor turned to the remaining four beings who had participated in the assessment, speaking in a calm tone.

“Hao Tian, Wu Tian, Maitreya, Ran Deng, are you all still competing for the Karma Position of Immortal Emperor?”

The four beings answered in unison: “Yes, Daoist Ancestor (Master).”

Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor’s expression remained unchanged, then said: “Very well, since you all wish to compete for the Immortal Emperor position, then narrate the actions you took during the assessment.”

“Remember, your assessments were witnessed by us, you must not fabricate them lightly.”

With the Daoist Ancestor’s words just fallen, the expressions of the four altered noticeably.

Wu Tian and Ran Deng’s faces turned somewhat unpleasant.

Maitreya’s expression was still serene, not feeling that he did anything wrong, even hoping the Daoist Ancestor could unravel his doubts.

Meanwhile, Hao Tian seemed eager, apparently impatient to showcase his achievements.

Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor did not disappoint Hao Tian and permitted him to be the first to present his accomplishments.

Hao Tian did not decline, narrating everything he did within the Immortal Court, including his philosophies.

Of course, some experiences were artistically embellished by Hao Tian.

However, compared to the contents witnessed by a myriad of Saints within the Purple Cloud Palace, there was not much difference.

Upon hearing Hao Tian’s narration, Maitreya, Wu Tian, and Ran Deng within realized their actions were far less than Hao Tian’s.

It seemed inevitable that the position of Immortal Emperor would go to Hao Tian.

After Hao Tian finished narrating, a quiet waiting ensued.

“Ran Deng.”

Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor said.

Daoist Ran Deng bowed respectfully and said: “Daoist Ancestor, I am far inferior to Hao Tian, I willingly relinquish the competition for Immortal Emperor.”

Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor nodded lightly, shifting his gaze to Wu Tian, he said: “Wu Tian.”

Wu Tian did not directly renounce, instead truthfully narrating his conduct after assuming the Immortal Court and shared his ideology.

“Only when the Primordial Continent is unified can the Immortal Court govern, while countless beings will submit.”

“Wu Tian, you are too inclined towards slaughter, unfit to be the Immortal Emperor of the Immortal Court.”

Hong Jun Daoist Ancestor said with an indifferent expression.

He ignored Wu Tian’s demeanor.