Chapter 1416 - 1416: Sword Origin Recognizes Its Master

"Since the Divine Monarch rank is so revered and important, why not choose all Daoist Saints?"

"Why are there Daoist Venerables going in to make up the numbers?"

"Hahaha..."

The Pill Masters present shook their heads and smiled wryly again.

The only one daring to openly call those Divine Monarchs something redundant must be Elder Jiang.

Tian Lin continued to explain, "Those 90 Divine Monarchs were confidants who followed the ten Celestial Emperors early on, their right-hand aides."

"Some were even friends of certain Celestial Emperors during the period of the Three Thousand Realms."

"After the Celestial Palace was established, the Celestial Emperors rewarded merits and ennobled 90 of them as Celestial Tier ministers."

"These 90 naturally became Divine Monarchs."

Jiang Cheng understood the origins of the 90 Divine Monarchs.

"Explained like this, it does make some sense."

Imagine if I were a Celestial Emperor, I'd definitely ennoble Ji Linghan, Mo Chen, Lin Ning, and Luo Yuan from the Feixian Sect, because they are the Direct Lineage of my Direct Lineage.

Then Advisor Gong and Bing Ji, among others, couldn't escape, as Cang Ling and Miao Yu are undoubtedly my own people, it would be unjustifiable not to ennoble them.

And then, I would also need to select a few from the Xuan Race, as I am their Great Sage.

Those who ascended together back then, like Gui Cang, Void Abyss, and Golden Dragon King, complied with everything I said and gave face, naturally I can't let them suffer.

Before me, Taiheng, Tian Lin, Beihe, and other Emperor Pill Masters, even willing to join the Ice Palace in the Land of Dao Extinction for my sake, must undoubtedly be acknowledged.

As for ministers like Three-Eyed Tiger and Elder Cyan Dragon, who often secretly desire to snatch my King Bi position, they can go chill elsewhere.

So calculating, ten positions are far from enough, I'd have to borrow more positions from other Celestial Emperors.

"What about the other Daoist Saints in the Celestial Palace who didn't attain the Divine Monarch rank?"

Taiheng grinned upon hearing and explained, "The other Daoist Saints in the Celestial Palace fall into two categories."

"One category didn't want to go to the Land of Dao Extinction when the Celestial Palace was founded."

"They surrendered to the Celestial Palace, now scattered across various Grotto Heaven Blessed Lands in the Primordial Immortal Realm."

"The Celestial Palace couldn't recruit them, but they won't resist the Celestial Palace, nominally considered its members."

"As for the other category, they are Immortal Officials who later advanced from Daoist Venerable to Daoist Saint."

"Some continue to preside over a department, while others have resigned and retired."

"Even though they no longer hold positions, their status is extraordinary in the Celestial Palace. Even if a Divine Monarch sees them, they will show ample respect, treatment not inferior to any First Grade Immortal Official."

Jiang Cheng nodded in agreement.

Ultimately, in the Cultivation Realm, power speaks, reaching the level of a Daoist Saint means no one would dare underestimate you, even without the halo of an Immortal Official.

"So this time, they're all eager for action?"

Beihe Daoist Venerable nodded.

"Certainly."

"Those Daoist Saints who surrendered back then but weren't ennobled as ministers due to lack of merit, will definitely seek a position for themselves this time."

"And those who later advanced to Daoist Saint, some have retired due to the Divine Monarch rank being full."

"With seven vacancies suddenly appearing this time, how can they sit still?"

Understanding all this, Brother Cheng waved his hand.

"Alright, meeting adjourned."

The attendees looked stunned.

Called us here just for a bit of education?

Aren't you going to announce any decisions?

Seeing this brother was about to head back to sleep, Liuyuan couldn't help but ask.

"Cough, Sect Leader Jiang, aren't you planning to participate in the Divine Communication Assembly?"

Jin Pi, Zhengxu, and others were equally puzzled.

"Yeah, the protection of the Power of the Celestial Dao, it's equivalent to heavenly assistance, greatly beneficial for future progress."

"For the Divine Monarch rank, some Daoist Saints from the Land of Dao Extinction may even surrender to the Celestial Palace."

Brother Cheng turned back, amused.

"Have you old fools forgotten something?"

"I'm the Hidden Emperor, equal rank with the Celestial Emperor."

"Going to compete for the Divine Monarch rank, wouldn't that mean lowering myself?"

All were speechless.

That Hidden Emperor rank of yours means nothing to the Celestial Palace.

A mere titular position with no substance.

No Divine Monarch's protection of the Celestial Dao is more tangible.

If you were to command other Immortal Officials alongside a Divine Monarch, probably everyone would only heed the Divine Monarch, none to you.

Such words, however, they dared not speak directly to Brother Cheng.

"Cough!"

Tian Lin was hopeful he'd become a Divine Monarch.

After all, it wouldn't conflict with the position of Celestial Pill Department Chief.

Gaining strength, why not?

Although the Divine Communication Assembly would certainly assess many aspects, strength is undoubtedly the most crucial part.

With your combat power that once instantaneously defeated Yimeng Daoist Saint, your competitiveness is immense.

Yet observing this brother with a lack of interest, seeming to view fame and fortune as fleeting clouds, he could only try to entice.

"You know, a Divine Monarch not only gains the protection of the Celestial Dao but can also borrow some Power of Dao."

"Indeed, it's a massive boost to combat capability."

"Aren't you fond of battles? Such advantages, how can you miss them?"

Despite their words, Brother Cheng nearly reconsidered.

But thinking again, the Celestial Dao doesn't recognize me.

The Celestial Dao protection buff definitely can't be applied to me, a wasted effort.

"Who says I like fighting? I'm always a pacifist."

The corners of everyone's mouths twitched.

Could you say that again while facing the 20,000 Demon Race from Cyan Bear Valley and 120,000 Nether Race Undead Race remains?

As they were about to persuade him again, the void above suddenly darkened.

Following this, all their swords buzzed around.

"What's happening!"

"What's the matter?"

They pressed on their swords, but found themselves unable to hold them down.

Soon, their swords flew off the scabbard into the sky.

The only exception was Sect Leader Jiang.

Unless it was for show, he wouldn't carry his sword by his side.

Because it was too troublesome.

His sword was kept in a Storage Ring, never taken out.

Thus at this moment, aside from him, all other immortals using swords lost control.

Not only in the Celestial Pill Department, all around the Celestial Palace, even some Sword Cultivator experts from the Evil Immortal Realm also lost control of their swords.

Their swords joined together in the sky, resembling a colossal dragon coiling upwards endlessly.

Celestial music echoed in the sky, with showers of heavenly flowers.

Various wonders arrived in droves, stunningly magnificent.

Countless immortals gazed up at the sky, ignorant of what transpired.

Until suddenly, the Sword Origin intensified for an instant.

In the sky, the light of the Origin illuminated the night.

The mysteries of Swordsmanship unfurled in a wondrous manner before countless eyes.

Though brief, it lingered in the minds of many.

An abrupt message appeared in everyone's mind.

It was the Heavenly Dao telling everyone—Sword Origin has found its master.