Chapter 2784 - 2783: When Two Dragons Meet

Chapter 2784: Chapter 2783: When Two Dragons Meet

In front of the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall, although there were hundreds of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals.

Yet at this moment, it was utterly silent, with only the sound of everyone’s breathing audible.

The assembled soldiers all looked in unison at the Taibai Star Lord, aware that the Imperial Decree in his hands concerned the fate of the Heavenly Court.

They might be witnessing history here.

Taibai Venus held the Imperial Decree, his fingers trembling, he calmed himself for a long time before speaking, slowly reciting, "The Jade Emperor has a decree: summoning the ruler of the Human Realm Heavenly Court, Zhang Xian’er, to take charge of the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall, acting on behalf of the Jade Emperor to perform the duties of the Heavenly Emperor. All Divine Monarchs and Immortals registered in the Heavenly Court must diligently assist, seeing the Acting Heavenly Emperor as they would see me!"

Words spoken brought actions into being, and golden characters floated in the air, casting the soldiers below in a golden hue.

Taibai Venus respectfully closed the Imperial Decree in both hands, then bowed in front of the soldiers, leading them in salutation, "Hail!"

The hundreds of thousands of soldiers, some astonished, some pleasantly surprised, some excited, and some bewildered.

Emotions flickered across their faces, but under the lead of Taibai Venus, they all bowed down to Zhang Xian’er.

The era was changing, the Heavenly Court had a new ruler.

Zhang Xian’er, supported by her sister Ji Shuiling, calmly entered the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall and took her seat on the central Dragon Chair.

Were it not for this Dragon Chair, forged by the Golden Mother.

It had been hacked by the Ancient Demon Clan and was taken away.

"Rise!"

After Zhang Xian’er spoke from the throne, Taibai Venus stood at the front and relayed her words, "Stand up!"

Everyone followed him and stood up, led by Taibai Venus, the Five Emperors at the forefront, followed by Li Jing, Nezha, Yang Jian, Heaven Bless Marshal, Marshal Hei Sha, True Martial Marshal, and other Great Generals, entering the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall one after another.

Subsequently, the officials who worked in the Human Realm Heavenly Court with Zhang Xian’er, all the various Divine Monarchs, also gradually entered.

The Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall was vast, making those inside feel insignificant.

The Heavenly Court had been chaotic for a long time, and many had not been there in ages.

For the generals and ministers from the Human Realm, it was their first time, finding everything curious and exhilarating.

However, in such a solemn occasion, no one dared to look around or move indiscriminately, for fear of losing decorum.

Once everyone was settled, Zhang Xian’er issued her first command as the Acting Heavenly Emperor, "The rampant Witch-Demons disrupt our Heavenly Court. Now that our Human Race has reclaimed the Heavenly Court, we must reorganize the administration and quell the Witch-Demon rebellion to restore the Heavenly Order. You are all ministers of the Heavenly Court, receiving its stipend, you must diligently serve it. Anyone defying orders or assignments will be severely punished by this emperor without leniency."

"All shall strictly adhere to the Heavenly Emperor’s command!"

The soldiers and ministers all bowed in unison, for those who had not met Zhang Xian’er before, she was presumed to be merely a woman.

Who knew her imperial authority surpassed even the Jade Emperor’s by three measures, which was not an act, but derived from her foundation and cultivation.

Imperial authority comes first from divine endowment, and second from the faith and reverence of the world’s creatures.

Without these, the more profound doctrines of the Immortal Monarchs here would have long overshadowed Zhang Xian’er in presence.

She announced several appointments, temporarily drafting selections for civil and military officials.

New and old Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were not forced to merge instantly by Zhang Xian’er.

The old Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were entrusted to Yang Jian and Li Jing to temporarily lead.

Yang Jian was in charge of one hundred thousand navy, with Heaven Bless Marshal, Marshal Hei Sha, and True Martial Marshal as deputies.

Li Jing commanded one hundred thousand Heavenly Army, with Nezha as a deputy.

The new Heavenly Soldiers and Generals continued to lead their respective troops as previously in the Human Realm.

The Star Lords from the Investiture of the Gods had not yet resumed their positions; Zhang Xian’er temporarily refrained from conferring these titles.

After stabilizing the court, her first matter was visiting Yaochi with her sister Ji Shuiling to pay respects to the Heavenly Empress Mother and Jade Emperor.

Their mother Zhang Ziling and Ji Wanrong had already gone there, one being a Seven Fairy, the other Weaver Girl, both had their fates cruelly separated by the Heavenly Empress Mother.

They now understood their past lives, realizing that all was predestined.

Knowing the Heavenly Empress Mother’s acts were part of her grand design.

They bore no resentment towards the Heavenly Empress Mother, chatting with her in Yaochi about various Human Realm trivialities, often amusing her greatly.

The Heavenly Empress Mother inquired of them, "Can the Human Realm truly create steel warships as large as a Kunpeng? How does such a heavy thing fly into the sky?"

Zhang Ziling explained, "Replying to mother, this is called science, it actually shares a lineage with our cultivation methods. The principle of flight is similar to that of a Magical Treasure. Once formation patterns are inscribed on it, gathering the energy of heaven and earth, the ship can fly in the sky."

The Heavenly Empress Mother nodded, "The worldly tricks and devices indeed have their merits. It is understandable for them, as spiritual energy is scarce, not everyone can cultivate Immortality."

Zhang Ziling said, "That’s right, but once the Immortal Realm and Human Realm completely merge, the Cultivation World in the Human Realm is bound to witness a significant boom. For the universe of the Human Realm is much larger than the Earth Immortal Realm."

The Jade Emperor sat beside them, sulking, "Are you sure the Human Realm and Immortal Realm can merge?"

"Father, is that not your belief too?"

Zhang Ziling raised an eyebrow.

The Jade Emperor said, "The Immortal Realm Continent was originally the last peaceful sanctuary left by the great Saints for the Immortals. If merged with the Human Realm, spiritual energy will disperse throughout the universe of the Human Realm. By then, with no Immortals in the Immortal Realm, who will cultivate to achieve the Great Dao?"

Zhang Ziling said, "I’ve already discussed this issue with my husband. He has a solution and can surely answer this question for Father."

"Do not mention that rebellious boy to me!"

The Jade Emperor became angry at the mention of Long Fei, annoyed that the boy had long had his plans, establishing a Heavenly Court in the Human Realm, and now even assuming the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall, seizing his position.

Zhang Ziling and Ji Wanrong chuckled, knowing their father was still upset with Long Fei.

After just stepping down, it was normal for him to feel unsettled.

At this moment, a palace attendant reported from the outside, "Reporting to the Empress Mother, the Acting Emperor and her sister have come to pay their respects."

The Heavenly Empress Mother cheerfully instructed, "Quickly lead them in."

The palace attendant saluted with joined hands, withdrew, and shortly reentered with two young maidens from outside.

The Two Dragons did not meet, with Zhang Xian’er dressed in a Phoenix Robe and donning a Purple Gold Crown facing the Jade Emperor.

As they met, nine Five-Clawed Golden Dragons manifested around them.

This dragon energy reverberated through the hall with a booming sound, causing the waters of Yaochi to splash into the air.

Zhang Xian’er was startled and hastily retracted her True Dragon Qi.

The Jade Emperor, taken aback by her, did not expect his own Dragon Qi as the Sovereign of Nine and Five to be surpassed by this young lady.

His already darkened face grew even grimmer.

The Heavenly Empress Mother delightedly invited Zhang Xian’er and Ji Shuiling, "My granddaughters, come closer so your grandmother can take a good look!"

Zhang Xian’er and Ji Shuiling saluted her with joined hands before happily approaching, standing on either side of the Heavenly Empress Mother.

The Heavenly Empress Mother held their hands, nodding repeatedly, "Good, good, good children. True to the Zhang Family’s lineage, seeing you brings me great joy!"

She appeared like any elderly woman, warmly gripping Zhang Xian’er and Ji Shuiling’s arms, exhibiting none of the Heavenly Empress Mother’s majesty.

In her stature and position, enjoying such familial happiness was a rare blessing in the world.