Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan Chapter 2243 - 1590: Surrender

And if everything is entrusted to Chang Chuan alone, what if he betrays everyone and seeks more benefits for himself?

"Alright."

He was very aware of these little thoughts among the group.

But he was too lazy to say much. After experiencing this series of events, Chang Chuan realized how unbearable these former companions and colleagues truly were.

"Then let’s go. First, let’s invite Fellow Daoist Li Mingyao from Shanhai State, and have him help with introductions."

The group remained silent, quietly following him as they swiftly departed for Mount Wanxian.

Li Mingyao had just returned to his Cave Mansion a few hours ago when he heard the Knocking Bell ring, showing a trace of surprise in his eyes. How long had it been?

Deducting the time for comings and goings, the time left for negotiation among the Divines was probably less than two hours.

From this, it was clear that they had already decided internally about surrendering, without openly expressing it until now.

He had initially thought they would hesitate or argue a bit, but now it seemed the scene he imagined had never come to pass.

Shaking his head and breaking apart these thoughts, Li Mingyao got up and left the Cave Mansion.

This time, the meeting place wasn’t the Guest Welcoming Hall but outside Mount Wanxian.

"Why don’t you all come in and sit?" he curiously asked the group of Divines.

Those who came were all Heavenly Immortal Gods, thirteen in total, far exceeding the strength of the Li family.

"The situation is urgent, and truly cannot be contained. We must trouble Fellow Daoist in the upcoming matters." Chang Chuan said somewhat embarrassedly, as they weren’t particularly close, yet kept bothering him repeatedly.

"It’s just a small matter, Fellow Daoist needn’t mind."

Li Mingyao smiled and said, "Shall we head straight to the Heavenly Court now?"

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist."

In the next instant, over a dozen Spirit Lights shot into the sky and soon arrived outside the South Heavenly Gate.

This matter had already been informed to the Heavenly Emperor Ziwei through an avatar when Li Mingyao set out.

Ensuring he was prepared beforehand and had a contingency plan to quickly resolve the internal conflict in the Divine Path.

"Greetings, Great Gods, His Majesty has ordered that if you come, there is no need for announcements, you may proceed directly to the Palace of the Polestar."

With one sentence, he gave them a hint of hostility.

Knowing in advance that they would come, yet not making any welcoming gesture.

This attitude made the Divines hesitate, but having reached this point, even if they wanted to regret it, it was too late; they could only silently follow.

Soon, the group arrived at the Palace of the Polestar and met the lofty Heavenly Emperor.

"Greetings, Heavenly Emperor!"

Led by Li Mingyao, the Divines also followed to greet and pay respects.

"What brings you all here suddenly?" Ziwei deliberately pretended not to know, asking with a face full of doubt.

He wanted them to say the word surrender themselves!

Li Mingyao remained silent, standing quietly to the side; this was the time when His Majesty was suppressing the group of Divines, and it wasn’t his turn to speak.

Regarding this request, some Divines might feel ashamed, unwilling to speak frankly, but Chang Chuan had no such reservations and stepped forward, bowing:

"Your Majesty’s wisdom is unparalleled. We were previously unaware of your majesty and caused offense. Your Majesty, we plead for forgiveness this time."

Ziwei’s inner dissatisfaction vanished upon hearing such words.

"Your Majesty, now that the Divines clearly recognize their mistakes, they earnestly wish to join the Heavenly Court and enjoy imperial grace. We ask for Your Majesty’s permission." Li Mingyao spoke up at the right time, also paving the way for both sides.

"We hope for Your Majesty’s permission!" Chang Chuan continued to lead, and the other Divines echoed.

"Alright then, considering the sincerity you have shown, I welcome you to join the Heavenly Court."

Then Ziwei spoke with deep meaning: "Let bygones be bygones."

"Thank you, Your Majesty! From now on, we are willing to follow the reasonable arrangements of the Heavenly Court."

"Good!"

Ziwei detected the underlying meaning in the words but didn’t mind. Joining the Heavenly Court meant falling into his hands.

He had various methods to deal with them.

Therefore, Ziwei didn’t rush to make demands but routinely assigned them a Divine Palace for their residence and rest in the Heavenly Court.

"Alright, go and have a look first; if there are any problems, you can contact the management office to resolve them."

With that, he served tea and sent off the guests.

The Divines felt a sense of relief, having no demands was more than welcome!

Yet a few Divines felt the situation wasn’t as simple, knowing the one above was not kind-hearted or lenient.

But they couldn’t directly ask and could only bury these concerns and wait for an opportunity to discuss them later with others.

After paying respects, the group turned and left.

"Fellow Daoist Li, please hold."

Chang Chuan paused. ’Fellow Daoist’? The noble Heavenly Emperor addresses him as Fellow Daoist?! Was their previous relationship close? But soon he pretended not to know anything and quickly exited the Palace of the Polestar.

"What orders does Your Majesty have for me?" Li Mingyao himself felt the address by Ziwei odd, as there was no private relationship between them, far from being close enough to call each other Daoist.

"Fellow Daoist is highly skilled, would you be willing to take on significant responsibilities?"

Upon hearing this, he was slightly shocked. Did this mean he hoped for him to lead the Earth God faction? But he had no interest in such affairs.

Moreover, logically, such an important task shouldn’t fall on his shoulders.

Given that he previously had no interaction with His Majesty, not to mention being a confidant, why would he be considered for managing those Earth Gods?

Since he couldn’t figure it out, he decided not to bother, as he definitely wouldn’t get involved in such matters.

"What does Your Majesty mean by this?" Feigning ignorance was not beyond him, after all.

Ziwei looked at him deeply for a long while before withdrawing his gaze, saying: "Alright, since Fellow Daoist Li is unwilling, I won’t force it."

"If Your Majesty has no further orders, I shall take my leave."

"Go ahead."

After he left, Ziwei murmured to himself: "The Li family... truly intriguing."

He discovered that many Divines from the Li family were extremely reluctant to become involved in karma, particularly those Heavenly Immortal Realm Divines, who shunned karma absolutely.

"Each thinking of transcending and leaving the Primal Spirit Realm?"

Speaking of this, Ziwei’s expression suddenly turned complex.

...

In the following period, the world was peaceful.

The Heavenly Court, after accepting the loyalty of the Earth Gods and Yin Gods, didn’t retaliate or seek revenge but did something seemingly unrelated!

That was the massive consecration of the Divines!

The original Earth Gods each controlled vast territories, at least over a thousand miles, but after the Heavenly Court’s round of consecration, the range of the Earth Gods’ divine duties was generally reduced to below five hundred miles.

Especially those Earth Gods with lower realms, the land they controlled dropped to within three hundred miles.

This was a severe blow to the Earth God faction!

Because, in this way, it would be nearly impossible for high-grade Divines to emerge among the Earth Gods.

It must be known that the Heavenly Court has a law prohibiting Divines from merging divine duties or positions. Should any such situation occur, it would be severely punished.

The Earth God faction faced difficulties, but the Yin God faction didn’t escape the same fate.

The Ghost Clan, seemingly insignificant, wasn’t weak at all but was the nemesis of the Yin Gods.

Their deathly battles over the underground Yin world’s territory led to severe casualties on both sides.

Ultimately, the Ghost Clan lost and completely withdrew from the Netherworld, seizing a piece of land at the intersection of the West Continent and Northern Domain.