CHAPTER 941: CHAPTER 960: THE CHANCE TO BECOME A SAINT AND THE SELECTION OF THE NEW EMPEROR

"I hereby bestow the title of Emperor of Ten Thousand Demons upon Donghuang Taiyi, to oversee the Demon Race of the Three Realms." Gold Star Taibai loudly proclaimed while holding the golden Dharma Decree. "Emperor Jun, heed the decree."

"I am here," Emperor Jun stepped forward with a smile on his face.

"I hereby bestow the title of Marshal of Ten Thousand Demons upon Emperor Jun, to oversee the demon soldiers of the Three Realms."

"I hereby bestow the title of Blood Sea Ming Ancestor upon Minghe Ancestor, to lead the Underworld lineage."

...

Gold Star Taibai held the golden Dharma Decree, continuously performing the enshrinement, and as time passed, this ceremony lasted for an entire day and night. From Quasi-Saints to Immortals, everyone received their own title, and this Sealing Immortal Ceremony gradually reached its conclusion, with the atmosphere within the Heavenly Emperor Palace growing increasingly lively.

Yet as time passed, the imperial title for Ye Xuan was not proclaimed, and the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden, originally the Queen Mother, should have been honored in today’s Sealing Immortal Ceremony, but nothing was mentioned about their titles.

This was an extremely strange matter; everyone had been given a title, yet nothing was mentioned about the Heavenly Emperor and Queen Mother, naturally drawing the attention of everyone present.

Even as Gold Star Taibai put away the golden Dharma Decree, nothing was said about the titles for Ye Xuan and the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden, focusing all eyes on Ye Xuan.

On the central emperor’s throne.

Ye Xuan could fully sense the crowd’s curiosity and doubts; he merely smiled faintly and then surveyed the Heavenly Court, his voice slowly echoing.

"The unification of the Three Realms brings me great solace; this title of Ruler of the Three Realms is dispensable to me. I intend to establish a new emperor to govern the Three Realms, so there’s no need for this imperial title."

"Wow!"

When Ye Xuan’s words fell, the entire Heavenly Emperor Palace erupted with noise. Every eye turned to Ye Xuan, filled with astonishment. They could not imagine that Ye Xuan would want to abdicate and establish a new ruler; it was simply beyond belief and unacceptable.

"Your Majesty, with all due respect, only you can undertake this role of Heavenly Emperor; if it were anyone else, how could we possibly be convinced?" Kunpeng was the first to stand, anxiously addressing Ye Xuan.

"Indeed, only you are fit to take the position of Heavenly Emperor, and only you can make us convinced," Donghuang Taiyi nodded in agreement, causing the great demons behind him to nod repeatedly.

"Heavenly Emperor, the Underworld has just pledged allegiance. If you truly abdicate and allow another, I’m afraid the Underworld will fall into chaos once more," Minghe Ancestor quickly interjected.

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As several Quasi-Saints voiced their opinions, the entire Heavenly Emperor Palace erupted into chaos, with voices of advice rising rapidly; no one could accept Ye Xuan’s intention to establish a new emperor.

"Silence."

Suddenly, the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden spoke softly, instantly calming the clamor within the Heavenly Emperor Palace, yet every gaze directed at Ye Xuan was filled with pleading.

"I understand your concerns, but my decision is made. You need not persuade me further."

Ye Xuan spoke calmly, having already made up his mind that he would not assume the role of Heavenly Emperor but would choose someone else. At this moment, he was only at the cultivation level of the Heavenly Dao Three Tribulations, and occupying the imperial position for an extended period would certainly affect his cultivation.

With the unification of the Three Realms and the ensuing affairs, Ye Xuan was not one to remain idle, nor could he devote his time to managing the Three Realms. Only by continuously strengthening himself could he achieve his goals.

Furthermore, Ye Xuan cared little for the title of Heavenly Emperor; he once desired it when he was weak, as having the title made matters more convenient. But now, his cultivation was comparable to that of a Saint; even without the title of Heavenly Emperor, he would still command the reverence of all spirits.

A person’s strength stems from themselves, not from external factors. Ye Xuan always understood this, and he had a long path ahead before reaching the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations; he would not be complacent in the identity of the Ruler of the Three Realms.

No one could defy Ye Xuan’s will, and his determination was unwavering. Despite the anxious faces of the Heavenly Court’s people who wished to persuade him, they knew that Ye Xuan was a man of his word.

"Your Majesty knows best. The Three Realms have just united, and only your cultivation can wield authority over the eight directions. If a new Heavenly Emperor assumes control, how can the beings of the Three Realms be convinced?" Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad subtly reminded.

Lord Lao Zi spoke rightly, subtly reminding Ye Xuan that, at this moment, the Three Realms had just united. The Demon Race, the Underworld, along with various Daoist lineages in the Earth Immortal Realm, all revered Ye Xuan. If someone else assumed control of the Three Realms, how could these powers possibly be convinced?

Even setting aside these forces, it is unlikely that Ye Xuan’s original followers would agree. Kunpeng, Kong Xuan, himself, Lord Lao Zi, along with the Twenty-Eight Constellations and the Hundred-and-Eight Demon Kings of Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha, would not be convinced by anyone aside from Ye Xuan.

"The new Heavenly Emperor shall become a new Saint; he is fully qualified to govern the Three Realms. If anyone truly opposes, then they have not taken me, Ye Xuan, into account," Ye Xuan spoke calmly.

Boom!

Like a Nine Heavens Thunder crashing, like the vast sea’s waves surging—instantly, the entire Heavenly Emperor Palace fell silent, and everyone’s hearts trembled violently, ignited by Ye Xuan’s words.

Ascension to Sainthood!

Two simple words, yet they carried the weight of the Heavenly Vault, suffocating every individual, making their breaths turn exceedingly heavy.

Everyone knew that Ye Xuan possessed Nuwa’s Hongmeng Purple Qi and the Five-Colored Divine Stone, treasures that could fully create a new Saint of the Heavenly Dao. But who Ye Xuan would choose to become the new Saint remained unknown.

Of course, only the Quasi-Saints present had the potential to become a Saint.

The Demon Races’ Donghuang Taiyi and Emperor Jun, the Underworld’s Minghe Ancestor and Huangquan Ancestor, as well as Lord Lao Zi, Kunpeng, Kong Xuan, only they were most likely to seize this opportunity for ascension.

As for other Quasi-Saints, they should not even dream of it. Not only were their cultivation levels inferior to the aforementioned individuals, but Ye Xuan would not place his trust in them either.

At this moment,

Donghuang Taiyi and Emperor Jun clenched their fists tightly; Minghe Ancestor’s face flushed slightly, while Lord Lao Zi and the others also shuddered with excitement, each bowing from where they stood, harboring subtle expectations in their hearts.

For they knew that they alone had the greatest chance of receiving the opportunity to become a Saint, but who Ye Xuan would ultimately grant this chance remained unpredictable.

At this moment,

The Heavenly Emperor Palace fell silent, the only sounds the heavy breathing filling the air, as everyone anticipated that Ye Xuan would announce something momentous, and this announcement would relate to an ascension to Sainthood, a person who would become the new Heavenly Emperor.

"Donghuang, Emperor Jun!"

When Ye Xuan’s voice rang out, the faces of the two Demon Emperors lit up with joy as they quickly stepped forward and bowed to Ye Xuan, while others’ expressions changed dramatically, showing immense disappointment in their eyes.

"You two are the Two Emperors of the Demon Race. I hope you will assist the new emperor in governing the Three Realms and not betray the trust I place in you both," Ye Xuan said solemnly.