txolops Chapter 129 Justice God
Chapter 129 Justice God
The Demon Master Palace was not only Kunpeng's training ground, but he also refined it into an acquired spiritual treasure, whose power was almost approaching that of an innate treasure.
It is already quite remarkable that a Great Luo Golden Immortal could inflict such damage even with all his might.
However, Taibai did not stop there.
He was not about to let such a golden opportunity slip by. He was determined to make Kunpeng pay an even greater price this time.
With a flick of his wrist, he produced the remains of a small golden crow.
Immediately afterwards, Taibai focused his mind and channeled his magic, injecting a wisp of pure solar fire into the corpse.
As the true fire entered his body, the long-dormant remains of the Golden Crow seemed to be suddenly awakened, and a scorching and violent aura burst forth from them.
Taibai raised his hand and threw it toward the Demon Master's Palace, just as the Golden Crow's body hit the ground.
"boom!!!"
A deafening roar erupted, and blinding flames shot into the sky.
The once dark and cold Northern Sea suddenly became as bright as day.
The true fire of the sun surged and swept from the center of the explosion, rushing towards the remaining palaces and pavilions of the Demon Master's Palace.
Wherever the flames reached, the restrictions melted away, the palace walls collapsed, and even space itself seemed to be distorted by the heat.
Seeing that the True Fire of the Sun had spread deep into the Demon Master's Palace, Taibai nodded slightly, no longer lingering, his figure transformed into light, and he chased after Xuandu.
A moment later, the two met up.
"Let's go, hurry to the ancestral land of humanity. The Emperor should return to his throne."
"Yes, please, Senior Brother."
Two streaks of light pierced the sky, heading straight for the ancestral land of the human race.
Taibai's trip was solely to witness the grand occasion of the Emperor's return to the throne and to see the golden age of humanity.
Unexpectedly, before reaching their destination, golden light suddenly descended from the heavens, solemn and magnificent.
As the halo dissipated, Haotian's figure appeared.
Taibai and Xuandu immediately stopped and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Uncle Haotian."
Haotian's gaze swept over them, lingering particularly on Xuandu, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
He knew that Xuandu's actions were not entirely out of respect, but he did not take it to heart.
It is understandable that others would look down on us now that we are in a weak position.
If it were a member of the Chan Sect, they probably wouldn't even bother with such superficial courtesy, and would only look on with cold disdain.
"My nephew Xuan Du has supervised the Emperor with much hard work. Now that the great undertaking is nearing completion..."
"Nephew, you may proceed ahead. I have other matters to attend to and need to discuss with you, Nephew Taibai."
Xuandu bowed to Haotian, glanced at Taibai, then turned into a stream of light and continued flying towards the ancestral land of the human race.
Seeing Xuandu leave, Taibai knew that Haotian must have something important to tell him by keeping him behind.
He didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "What are your instructions, Uncle?"
"If my master is in danger, I will brave any danger, even death!"
"Good, good, good!" Haotian exclaimed three times, his smile spreading across his face. "Nephew Taibai is indeed a man of great principle!"
Upon hearing the three consecutive "good"s, Taibai's heart sank slightly.
Haotian might actually have taken the earlier talk of going through fire and water seriously.
"Nephew, the Heavenly Court's high-end combat power is still insufficient. Although it has been clearing out evil gods, the internal operation of the Heavenly Court has almost come to a standstill."
Therefore, I have resolved to completely eliminate the scourge of evil gods within ten thousand years. What do you think, my nephew?
After hearing this, Li Bai pondered it to himself.
What Haotian said was indeed true. The Heavenly Court's foundation was still shallow and its resources were limited. A protracted battle was by no means the best strategy. Only a quick victory was the right way.
"Uncle-Master, you are wise. The scourge of evil gods must be dealt with swiftly."
"However, your Uncle Yaochi and I need to stay in the Heavenly Court to deter the remnants of the demon race in Beiju Luzhou, so it is difficult for us to do it personally."
Haotian's gaze fell on Taibai's face, and he slowly said:
"Therefore, I hope my nephew can take up a post in the Heavenly Court, specifically to eliminate evil gods. What do you think?"
Upon hearing Haotian's words, Taibai's face showed a hint of difficulty.
He understood all of this: nowadays, cultivators who join the Heavenly Court only receive a fixed monthly amount of Heavenly Merit.
I already have no shortage of merit and spiritual treasures, and my cultivation does not need the assistance of merit. Those little bit of Heavenly Dao merit are just icing on the cake.
If I were to actually agree to this, it would be a waste of my energy.
Rather than toiling away for a little merit, it would be better to go to Wuyi Mountain for a quiet retreat and find peace and freedom.
"If my junior disciple is willing to shoulder this important responsibility, I may bestow upon you the position of the Great Emperor of the Central Heaven Purple Star and the North Pole."
And you may swear an oath to Heaven that as long as your nephew does not betray the Way, this position of the Great Emperor of the Central Heaven Purple Star North Pole will forever belong to you.
The Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven is the highest authority in the Heavenly Court, second only to the Heavenly Emperor.
With this position and its blessing, even if the Heavenly Court prospers in the future, Haotian will no longer need to rely on him, as he will be able to stand on equal footing with it.
Moreover, once the oath of Heaven is made, there is absolutely no room for repentance, and no one can shake its position.
In a flash, Taibai had weighed the matter clearly, and immediately bowed deeply, solemnly replying:
"I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Uncle-Master. Now that you have placed your trust in me, how could I not serve you with utmost sincerity?"
From this day forward, I vow to serve as a vanguard for the Heavenly Court, and within ten thousand years, I will surely assist my master in eradicating the evil gods and restoring peace and order to the world!
"Good, good, good! From this day forward, your junior disciple will be the Great Emperor of the North Pole of the Central Heaven Purple Star, and concurrently hold the position of the God of Justice."
Everything at the Temple of Justice has been prepared for you; you may go and take over.
As the words fell silent, Haotian's figure gradually faded away, eventually turning into specks of golden light and dissipating into the sky.
Taibai was stunned for a moment. Only now did he fully understand that today's encounter was probably all part of Haotian's plan from beginning to end.
That seemingly sudden invitation and generous gift was actually a pre-arranged plan.
However, he had already decided to take up a position in the Heavenly Court, and there was no reason to go back on his word now that things had come to this.
He stood there silently for a moment, then sighed softly and turned to fly towards the Heavenly Court.
Upon arriving at the South Heavenly Gate, a patrol of heavenly soldiers guarding the gate swiftly approached.
Their movements were perfectly synchronized; they bowed deeply, clasped their hands in greeting, and declared in loud, clear voices: "Greetings, Great Emperor Ziwei!"
This respectful address confirmed Li Bai's final suspicion.
Haotian not only had made arrangements in advance, but had also informed the entire Heavenly Court of this matter.
However, despite Haotian's scheming, the position of the Great Emperor of the Central Heaven Purple Star and the guarantee of the Heavenly Dao Oath were real benefits for him.
Since the benefits have already been obtained, it is only right to fulfill the promise. There is no need to dwell too much on the slight unpleasantness caused by the scheme.
"Yes, just do your job, no need for formalities."
After saying that, Taibai continued flying towards the Temple of Justice.
He didn't need guidance; the subtle connection between himself and his newly attained position had already shown him the location of the Temple of Justice.
A moment later, a solemn and imposing palace came into view.
This is where he will henceforth wield the power of the Heavenly Laws.
Taibai paused briefly in front of the palace gate before pushing it open and entering.
The interior of the hall is spacious, and the furnishings are simple yet majestic.
However, his steps faltered almost imperceptibly the moment he stepped into the hall.
In the center of the hall, which should have been empty and awaiting its master, several figures were already standing quietly.
They seemed to have been waiting there all along, and at that moment they all turned around and looked at him.
This situation was indeed somewhat unexpected for him.