Chapter 1009: Chapter 1028: Undying Venerable
“Brother, your cultivation…?” The Ziwei Heavenly Emperor exclaimed in shock, looking at Ye Xuan with a face full of surprise.
One must know that among those present, there were dozens of Quasi-Saints, tens of thousands of Daluo Golden Immortals, and himself as a Heavenly Dao Saint, yet with just a light sweep of his sleeve, Ye Xuan made them unable to bow down. Such power left Ziwei utterly astonished.
“Your Majesty, the Heavenly Emperor Ye has just returned, and I have already ordered a great banquet in the Turquoise Pool to welcome and cleanse the dust for the Heavenly Emperor Ye. Let us converse there,” interjected the Gold Star Taibai at an opportune moment.
“Alright, alright, brother, let’s talk at the Turquoise Pool; I have been missing you dearly,” the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor laughed heartily, pulling Ye Xuan along as they strolled towards the Turquoise Pool.
The followers of the Heavenly Court trailed behind, while Lin Feiyun stood shivering, watching this scene. If not for a slap from the rotund yellow man, Lin Feiyun might not have snapped out of it.
“This… is the legendary Heavenly Court… who are you and him?” Lin Feiyun looked at the rotund yellow man in horror, unable to believe everything he was witnessing.
“Kid, seize this grand opportunity well. If you miss it, you might regret it for the rest of your life,” the rotund yellow man chuckled.
“Feiyun will certainly take the immortal elder’s teachings to heart.” Lin Feiyun hurriedly knelt and bowed, although he didn’t understand what was happening, he knew that as long as he could stay by the side of these two Immortals, he would surely avenge his great enmity.
Li Youyun, you dog scum, once my divine skills are cultivated, I shall tear you apart.
Lin Feiyun shouted bitterly in his heart, never forgetting his hatred for Li Youyun. Now that such a great immortal fortune lay before him, he had to grasp it tightly and never let go.
“Come, if you’re able to eat a Peach at the Turquoise Pool banquet, you could become immortal on the spot and spare thousands of years of painstaking cultivation,” the rotund yellow man patted Lin Feiyun on the shoulder, lifted him onto a golden cloud, and flew towards the Turquoise Pool.
Turquoise Pool Banquet.
Clamor and merriment abounded. Groups of Immortals and Demon Kings sat below, white jade tables laden with Immortal Brew and Spirit Fruit, with many Fairies offering Peaches for the Immortals and Demon Kings to enjoy at this Turquoise Pool banquet.
The return of Ye Xuan was the greatest joy for the Heavenly Court, and only by holding a grand Peach banquet could they express their respect for Ye Xuan.
“To the Heavenly Emperor Ye above, I toast you.”
Donghuang Taiyi and Emperor Jun rose in unison, respectfully bowing to Ye Xuan, then drained their cups of Immortal Brew in one gulp.
“Good.”
Sitting side by side with Ziwei, Ye Xuan raised his cup and drank the Immortal Brew in one go, prompting the Immortals and Demon Kings at the Turquoise Pool banquet to cheer.
“I too wish to toast you.”
The Minghe Ancestor and many other Quasi-Saints also rose one after another, constantly toasting Ye Xuan, which gradually heated up the atmosphere of the Turquoise Pool banquet.
Ye Xuan accepted everyone’s toast, continually drinking up the wine in his cup, feeling in a great mood.
The Immortals and Demon Kings of the Heavenly Court all raised their cups in distant respect towards Ye Xuan and, encouraged by Ye Xuan, began toasting each other.
“Brother, where is the Mysterious Maiden?”
After clinking their cups three times, Ye Xuan noticed that all the Heavenly Court members had arrived, except for the Nine Heaven Mysterious Maiden, which prompted his inquiry.
“Brother, your timing in returning is not the best. Your wife aims high beyond the heavens; she said you’ve already achieved a unique path to enlightenment, yet she remains a Daluo Golden Immortal. Now she’s in seclusion, trying to break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm,” the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor laughed heartily.
“I see.” Ye Xuan nodded in understanding.
“Brother, I have something I don’t know if I should say!” The Ziwei Heavenly Emperor put down his wine cup and, after a moment’s hesitation, spoke.
“I naturally know what you want to say, brother. I came today to resolve this matter,” Ye Xuan said softly.
Clearly, the union of Ye Yaoyue with a mortal resulting in two children had shamed the Heavenly Court, and Ziwei was reluctant to bring it up, but how could Ye Xuan not know what was on Ziwei’s mind?
Although Ye Xuan and Ziwei’s conversation was not loud, none present had weak cultivation, so they all heard Ye Xuan’s words, causing the Turquoise Pool banquet to gradually quiet down, with everyone looking at Ye Xuan.
“The union of Ye Yaoyue with the mortal Li Youyun and their two children is, to me, just a small matter, but the Heavenly Laws are the Heavenly Laws; they cannot be altered just because she’s my sworn sister. From now on, Ye Yaoyue shall be expelled from the Heavenly Court’s Immortal Record, never to set foot in the Heavenly Court again,” Ye Xuan said softly.
This punishment was neither too light nor too heavy, actually the best resolution. However, it troubled Ziwei because Ye Yaoyue was Ye Xuan’s sworn sister. If he expelled her from the Heavenly Court, wouldn’t that undermine Ye Xuan’s honor?
Now, with Ye Xuan himself expelling Ye Yaoyue from the Heavenly Court, the honor of the Heavenly Court was preserved, much to the relief of Ziwei.
“Actually, I know that it is only for my sake that you have not dealt harshly with Yaoyue. Even if Yaoyue were executed by the Heavenly Court, it would be understandable.
However, long ago, I promised someone to protect her throughout her life, which is my personal affection. Merely expelling her from the Heavenly Court as punishment, I hope you can understand,” Ye Xuan calmly explained.
“We dare not harbor any grievances, Heavenly Emperor Ye, you speak too gravely,” the Immortals and Demon Kings hastily rose to apologize, their faces showing a look of terror.
If this matter involving Ye Yaoyue happened to Ziwei, even though the Heavenly Court members wouldn’t say anything, their hearts would surely harbor resentment and accuse him of unfair treatment.
However, this matter occurred with Ye Xuan, whose influence in the Heavenly Court was so profound that no one dared to express dissent or dissatisfaction.
The entire Heavenly Court was, after all, built by Ye Xuan. Without Ye Xuan, there would be no Thirty-Three Layered Heaven. Whatever decision Ye Xuan made, the members of the Heavenly Court deemed it appropriate.
The matter of Ye Yaoyue was considered settled, and the Immortals of the Heavenly Court once again turned to celebration, though Gold Star Taibai stood out at this moment, bowing respectfully to Ye Xuan.
“To the Heavenly Emperor Ye above, this old minister has something to report to you.”
“Gold Star Taibai, feel free to speak,” Ye Xuan said.
“As the saying goes, there cannot be two suns in the sky nor two rulers for the people. You are called the Heavenly Emperor Ye, and His Majesty Ziwei is also known as the Heavenly Emperor. This old minister feels it is somewhat inappropriate,” Gold Star Taibai began to explain.
Bam!
Suddenly, just as Gold Star Taibai’s words fell, all the Heavenly Court members stood up abruptly, the white jade tables in front of them shattering, their eyes toward Gold Star Taibai turning extremely sinister.
“Bold Gold Star Taibai, what do you mean by this?”
Donghuang Taiyi was the first to rebuke sternly. Knowing that he could lead the Demon Race into the Heavenly Court was due to Ye Xuan, Gold Star Taibai saying it was inappropriate for Ye Xuan to claim the title of Emperor was something he could not tolerate.
“Gold Star Taibai, do you seek death?” Minghe Ancestor spoke darkly.
In an instant, the previously warm atmosphere became murderous, all eyes grimly focused on Gold Star Taibai, with some Demon Kings radiating killing intent, contemplating slaying Gold Star Taibai.
Gold Star Taibai realized he hadn’t expressed himself clearly and waved repeatedly in distress, then bowed to the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor, “Your Majesty, I meant that with the Heavenly Emperor Ye’s cultivation being unparalleled, the title of Heavenly Emperor is no longer suitable. Why not bestow the title of Heavenly Venerate, which would better reflect the Heavenly Emperor Ye’s stature within our Heavenly Court?”
“Heavenly Venerate Ye?”
The Ziwei Heavenly Emperor was taken aback and then laughed heartily, “Brother, Gold Star Taibai’s suggestion is very good; you deserve the title of Heavenly Venerate.”
Ye Xuan was slightly surprised, then laughed freely. He didn’t care much about forms of address, and as Gold Star Taibai said, it was indeed a bit inappropriate to have two Heavenly Emperors in the Heavenly Court. The title of Heavenly Venerate did seem fitting.
“Heavenly Venerate Ye? Undying Venerate?”
And the members of the Heavenly Court below, realizing their mistake with Gold Star Taibai, quickly expressed apologetic looks and then bowed to Ye Xuan, chanting the name of Heavenly Venerate Ye in unison.