As the Immortal Bell echoed, Zhang Jian followed the San Yuan Emperor into the Lingxiao Divine Hall.
The Divine Court was magnificent, and the Celestial Fate was vast.
One after another, grand Divine Lights continuously descended from the Celestial Palace, falling into the grand, vast, and brightly shining Great Divine Positions on both sides.
Among them, Zhang Jian noticed many familiar figures.
For instance, Ancestor Yu had also arrived, seated at the honor place, below the Six Celestial Emperors.
At the center, there were two grand and resplendent Divine Positions, with boundless light flames swirling, akin to the central land of Heaven and Earth.
Two figures stood at the center of the firmament, splendid nine-colored Divine Light illuminating the world, causing the other gods to lose their luster.
Zhang Jian merely glanced and quickly shifted his gaze.
He knew those must be the Jade Emperor and Queen Yaochi, the two Supreme Beings.
Below, on the high platform, were the other five among the Six Imperial Lords.
West Pole Gouchen Emperor, North Pole Ziwei Emperor, Dongji Qinghua Emperor, Emperor of Longevity of Nanji, and the Emulating Houtu Emperor.
The Three Officials Emperor sequence ranked ten, located in the middle tier among the gods.
Three Great Divine Positions were aligned together.
Zhang Jian and the Emperor of Fortune, the Three Laws Emperor, each holding a Jade Document, stood behind the three Emperors, responsible for recording the meeting’s essentials.
At the lower seat of the central throne, an elderly Immortal in a white Immortal Robe, with a smiling face, stepped forward.
No introduction was needed, for Zhang Jian knew he was a favored figure under the Celestial Lord Jade Emperor.
Taibai Star Monarch!
At this moment, Taibai Star Monarch strode to the center of the hall, exuding a gentle platinum Dao rhyme, displaying an exceptionally powerful and terrifying mastery.
His eyes landed on the immortals, his voice spreading through the Lingxiao Hall:
"Honored Immortal Venerables, Emperors, Upper Gods, today’s Grand Assembly is hosted by Milo Celestial Emperor Palace, with three topics!
As per convention, all Immortal Venerables, Emperors, and Upper Gods have the freedom to express their opinions. The Emperors hold veto power, but if the vast majority of Immortal Venerables agree, they may have the right to appeal!"
"Now, the Grand Assembly begins!"
He was experienced and skilled; after announcing the start of the Grand Assembly, he brought up the first topic.
He lightly raised the duster in his hand, slightly cupping his hand towards the direction of Dongji Qinghua Emperor Divine Position, and said with a smile:
"Topic one, concerning the vacant position of Jiuyou Emperor of the Netherworld, Dongji Qinghua Celestial Emperor proposes that Youyue Ghost Emperor from the Ten Directions Celestial Realm be the candidate to fill the Emperor’s position. Honored Immortal Venerables, Emperors, Upper Gods, please cast your vote on this proposal!
If there are no objections, it will be directly approved!"
Upon hearing this, above the Celestial Court, the Immortal Venerables, Upper Gods, and Emperors remained emotionless, evidently unwilling to contend with Dongji Qinghua Celestial Emperor on this matter, thus directly passing it.
Even Fengdu Emperor before them, as well as the Ten Halls Nether Emperor, did not oppose it.
Zhang Jian thought to himself, recalling that when Dongji Qinghua Celestial Emperor sought him out, he bestowed upon him an immortal decree, granting him the treatment of a Jiuyou Emperor.
He was unsure if it was exactly this ninth-ranked Netherworld Emperor Divine Position.
Seeing this, Taibai Star Monarch had an immortal official record it, then clearly stated again:
"Topic two, the impending Void Tribulation of the Lotus Fairy’s reincarnation in the Great Realm, after evaluation by the Celestial Court’s system, has accumulated a formidable force of decline, likely irreparable. May the Immortal Venerables, Upper Gods proceed to vote!"
His gaze was solemn, then he gravely spoke.
"First, the gods of the Celestial Court assist this realm in overcoming the Void Tribulation, if in favor, please provide reasons!"
"Second, the gods of the Celestial Court actively participate in the Void Tribulation, facilitating a great Nirvana of the world, explanations required if in favor!"
"Third, refrain from intervening under the name of the Celestial Court, please provide reasons!"
"If there are objections, may the Immortal Venerables, Upper Gods supplement!"
"What is there to supplement, that Jade Glaze World has long been riddled by the Demon Dao, rampant with slaughter inside, lacking any benevolent teachings, filled with hopeless cases. The Celestial Realm sent the Lotus Fairy to save the Great Realm, yet they accused her as an Outer Demon God, suppressing her, I propose dispatching an Upper God with a hundred thousand Celestial Soldiers to annihilate this realm, at that time, following the old rule, half of the gains will belong to the Celestial Realm, while the other half to oneself, freely selectable!"
A cold voice came through, and Zhang Jian turned towards it, his gaze landing on a Divine Position emanating countless platinum Emperor’s Qi.
This Divine Position was merely mid-ranked among the many Immortal Venerables, Emperors, Upper Gods, yet its exhibited strength was exceptionally formidable and terrifying.
It is likely a Daoist Monarch as well!
Moreover, potentially a powerful Origin Daoist Monarch in charge of the War God and positions of destruction.
"Third Grandmaster Ancestor, which celestial deity is this White Emperor Daoist Monarch?"
Seeing this, Zhang Jian’s heart stirred, unable to resist asking softly.
The Water Official Emperor remained motionless, but the voice came from the front row:
"That is the Western White Emperor Daoist Monarch!"
Zhang Jian’s gaze subtly shifted; although new to the Central Celestial Realm, he knew many Upper Gods and Immortal Venerables bear the name of White Emperor, though the titles vary somewhat.
Such as Taibai Star Monarch below the Celestial Emperor’s Throne, also acclaimed as Emperor Taibai.
In ancient times, he too embodied the White Emperor, traversing the heavens, wielding the authority of the White Emperor.
However, to bear the title of White Emperor in one’s Dao name implies extraordinary Dao Practice.
After a slight pause, he heard the voice of the Water Official Emperor again.
"This White Emperor is somewhat related to you!"
"Related? Could it be?"
Zhang Jian pondered to himself, a subtle change showing on his face.
At this moment, Zhang Jian also noticed that at the direction of the White Emperor Divine Seat, the Western White Emperor Daoist Monarch’s sharp eyes seemed to skim past his direction, and the gaze made Zhang Jian feel a looming sensation as if pierced in the back.