Chapter 2558 - 2556: Imperial Edict to Confer the Title of Emperor
Thirty-Two Layers of Heaven, Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall.
After Taibai returned, he brought up Long Fei’s request in the grand hall.
The assembled Divine Monarchs were taken aback and immediately cursed, "This grass-headed Demon King is truly audacious, daring to ask for such a title, totally disregarding our Heavenly Court."
"Jade Emperor, this matter absolutely cannot be agreed upon. This villain’s intentions are treacherous, does he intend to become the Heavenly Emperor?"
"Still the same old saying, cooperating with this villain is like seeking a tiger’s skin."
"We must act swiftly and eliminate him before he grows stronger, lest we rear a tiger that brings misfortune!"
"..."
The court was full of curses, with eight out of ten discontent and nine out of ten dissatisfied.
After letting them finish, Taibai Venus calmly asked them, "Fellow Divine Monarchs, do you know what this grass-headed Demon King’s background is? What is his name? What has he done? Why did he appear on Liangshan Island?"
The Divine Monarchs looked at each other, straining their necks, and said, "Why should we care about him?"
"What is he to deserve our attention?"
"Are we supposed to investigate all the riffraff from the Mortal Realm?"
"..."
Taibai Venus shook his head and introduced, "Since you don’t know, let me tell you. This child’s name is Long Fei, who ascended from the Human Realm. He rose to power in that shattered space, and established his own Heavenly Court in the Human Realm. He descended into the Netherworld and went through the Eighteen Layers of Hell. After ascending to the Immortal Realm, he killed the Buddhist Sect’s Eight Heavenly Dragons’ Sovereign Emperor Shi Tian and has imprisoned the notorious Mosquito Daoist somewhere unknown. If after hearing all this you still wish to battle, then I have nothing more to say."
A group of martial officials were struck dumb, and one exclaimed softly, "This guy is that formidable?"
"He even dared to kill Emperor Shi Tian?"
"Isn’t the Mosquito Daoist also at the Golden Immortal strength?"
"..."
Even the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing swallowed hard, glaring with wide eyes as he wordlessly looked at Taibai Venus and said, "According to you, should we then comply with him?"
Taibai Venus cupped his hands and said, "His Majesty will make his own decision on this matter; I am simply clarifying the facts!"
In the Heavenly Court, Taibai Venus was responsible for conveying messages.
His words were unquestionable by everyone.
Yet being Divine Monarchs, thinking themselves rulers of the Four Seas and Eight Regions for many years, they were reluctant to easily submit.
The Jade Emperor pondered in his divine seat for a moment, his eyes half-closed as he said, "It’s merely a title, nothing of consequence. As long as he no longer causes trouble in the Heavenly Court, let him have it."
"The Jade Emperor is wise!"
The peace faction, led by Taibai Venus, saluted the Jade Emperor in unison.
The war faction could only swallow their pride and, led by the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, clasped their hands and said, "We respect the decree!"
After the court dispersed, the document office immediately drafted an edict, which Taibai Venus personally sent to the Mortal Realm.
The various departments of the Heavenly Court were in an uproar, not expecting the Jade Emperor to bestow such a grand title upon someone else.
Eastern Emperor, this was an ancient Heavenly Court Sovereign title.
This is equivalent to standing side by side with the Jade Emperor, even more astonishing than the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.
In the Hundred Flowers Palace, a group of palace maids were abuzz, not expecting that the father of a group of thieves had become an emperor.
Someone indignantly said, "These guys not only stole our Dragon-Headed Fish to eat but also insulted Sister Zixuan’s name. Such a grave crime, yet the Jade Emperor lightly pardoned them."
"What else could be done except pardoning? Isn’t the Jade Emperor always like this? As long as you have the ability, you can do whatever you want. It’s just unfortunate for us, having been in the heavens for so long, still just mere palace maids."
Someone asked Zixuan, "Sister Zixuan, when you went down with Taibai Venus to deliver the edict, did you see those thieves?"
"Yes, especially the leader with thick eyebrows and big eyes, quite handsome. How old is he? Is he married?"
"I’ve heard he stole quite a few peaches! Did he give sister at least one?"
"I wonder if the Dragon-Headed Fish tastes good? I heard it’s very nutritious and beneficial for cultivation!"
"I won’t eat stolen things."
"I wouldn’t either, even if it was given to me for free!"
"..."
Their chatter made Zixuan cover her ears.
In her heart, she was happy for Little Kirin and the others. Little Kirin had told her before that they were going to become a family, and she was a bit skeptical.
Now it seems this group of thieves indeed has abilities.
The Elderflower Fairy arrived and cleared her throat at them.
A group of palace maids immediately stood upright and saluted the Elderflower Fairy in unison, "Greetings, Aunt!"
The Elderflower Fairy looked at them and shook her head in admonishment, "Look at yourselves, is there any discipline left? I could hear your voices from afar. Do the laws of the Heavenly Court not apply to you?"
"Forgive us, Aunt, we were wrong!"
They blushed and hastened to apologize.
The Elderflower Fairy instructed, "A task has just been assigned to us. Taibai Venus is going down to the Mortal Realm to deliver the edict. The Jade Emperor has ordered us to prepare imperial wine and peaches and instructed us to select a thousand pots of Immortal Grass and Flowers to send along. You almost botched your task last time and were nearly sent to the Nine Nether Platform. This time, ensure you do it right; I can’t protect you a second time if another problem arises."
"Sending flowers?"
"Sending flowers to a thief?"
The group of palace maids exchanged dumbfounded glances and then all agreed in unison.
As the Elderflower Fairy left, the group of palace maids started chattering again.
Zixuan stopped them, urging them to hurry to the garden and select flower pots.
In this busy preparation, while waiting for Taibai Venus to deliver the edict, a year had already passed in the Mortal Realm.
In just one short year, Liangshan Island had become increasingly prosperous.
The sects of the Mortal Realm had already learned through the Heavenly Court’s little informants about the Jade Emperor’s decree.
This time, even the top sects could no longer sit still.
They all sent messengers from various places with gifts for Long Fei, expressing their desire for friendly future exchanges.
Liangshan Lake was full of immortal charm.
In a year, it seemed even more like a Cave Heaven Blessed Land.
The shores of the lake were lined with weeping willows.
Due to the renovation of the underground water routes, the island’s feng shui was also substantially enhanced.
Nature’s spiritual energy continuously gathered here without end.
As a result, the lake was often shrouded in immortal mist.
Colors of clouds spread across the skies, with rainbows soaring to the heavens.
Long Fei welcomed everyone, whether Human Race or Demon Clan, whether a top sect or a loose cultivator, treating all with courtesy.
On the island, he established a Daoist field.
Every month, he personally visited the field to give lectures.
At that time, cultivators not from Liangshan Island could also attend the lectures.
This was a godsend for loose cultivators.
Normally, where could they have such an opportunity to listen to the Great Way, especially at a place that provided food and accommodation?
If they were lucky, they could even get a cup of Peach Wine to drink.
Many loose cultivators, after listening to the Great Way, cried out on the spot, wanting to take Long Fei as their teacher, but all were declined by Long Fei.
The seventy-two Demon Kings held their heads high, secretly grateful that they had joined Liangshan Island when it was just established.
If not, given their cultivation level, they wouldn’t even be in line now.
A large number of Daoists with True Immortal Cultivation Level were eager to join Liangshan Island, yet even so, their Island Master did not accept any of them.