Chapter 730: Unbothered by Immortal Strife

Ever since the Dao Court dissolved, chaos in the mortal world had never ceased. Even after more than one million years, no sect had managed to unify the realm. Yet, the overall strength of the Heavenly Spirit Great World kept rising. From the increasingly brilliant Heavenly Dao light layer enveloping the Heavenly Spirit Great World, this was evident. That light layer grew more dazzling, and the area it illuminated across the universe kept expanding.

The old names of the Hundred Sects of the Mortal World were gradually being abandoned by the times. A new era was reshaping the world's balance of power.

Amid this struggle for dominance, the gap between sects widened.

Nine sects broke through the chaos and became the supreme Dao lineages in the hearts of all.

In the years that followed, Tai Yi Immortal Lord and the Seventy-Two Immortals of Jin Dong spread immortal fate throughout the mortal world, pushing forward the development of cultivation and Daoist arts among mortals.

Meanwhile, beyond the heavens, traces of immortals and gods started appearing across the Three Thousand Great Worlds. The prelude to the battle for the Heavenly Son was quietly unfolding.

Tai Wei Great World.

Inside a grand and open palace, Zhu Xi, dressed in majestic golden robes, sat at the head seat. Her hair was tied up high, bound beneath a sacred crown. Her expression was stern, with an air of aloofness that gave off a heavy pressure, as if she looked down upon all living beings.

Many cultivators stood within the hall, all wearing similar grand robes, each exuding an aura of authority and divine might.

An elderly cultivator with white hair stepped forward, cupped his hands toward Zhu Xi, and said, “Your Majesty, though we cannot fully trust the words of that immortal god, we must be cautious. If the Three Thousand Great Worlds truly face such a great catastrophe, our Sacred Court must prepare early.”

As soon as he spoke, the others in the hall all voiced their agreement.

Ever since the Divine Court was destroyed by a mysterious supreme being, Zhu Xi had seized the chance to establish the Sacred Court. Though she had faced many hardships, the Sacred Court now barely held control over Tai Wei Great World and could be called its ruler.

Not long ago, a Star Lord descended, claiming to come from the Heavenly Court, bearing word of destiny, and then revealed news of the battle for the Heavenly Son.

This matter greatly shocked the nobles of the Sacred Court. Zhu Xi sent them away to think it over, and after several days, they began to discuss it.

Now, most of the Sacred Officials believed this could not be taken lightly. They must send people beyond the heavens to investigate whether other Great Thousand Worlds had similar news, and at the same time, they needed to quickly gain full control over Tai Wei Great World.

The waters of Tai Wei Great World were too deep. Even though Zhu Xi had already won over many noble clans, the Sacred Court still feared many hidden forces within Tai Wei Great World.

Listening to the discussions, Zhu Xi’s face stayed expressionless, but inside she felt a headache and frustration.

Just when she’d finally secured her footing, another great disaster was looming.

More than whether the battle for the Heavenly Son was real, she saw the threat of the Heavenly Court.

That Star Lord’s cultivation was unfathomable. Even if he lied, the Sacred Court still had to face him.

Though the Sacred Court now ruled over more than half of the land, against a Star Lord, she truly had no confidence.

But she knew, she had to make a decision and take action.

“The battle for the Heavenly Son indeed cannot be ignored, but matters of the world must also proceed as planned.”

Zhu Xi spoke slowly. Once she did, everyone fell silent, waiting for her command.

She began issuing orders, mobilizing the full power of the Sacred Court. One decree after another was passed down, and a chilling atmosphere filled the hall.

After a long time.

All the Sacred Officials left. Zhu Xi stood up and vanished from the hall.

The next moment, she appeared within a bamboo grove. She stepped forward, heading deeper into the grove.

As she walked on, a pavilion surrounded by green bamboo appeared before her. In front of the building was a small courtyard where flowers and plants were growing. Before she even approached, a fragrant scent filled Zhu Xi’s nose.

She walked straight into the courtyard and stopped in front of the door, speaking, “Senior, I have something I must ask your help with.”

“It concerns the Heavenly Court?”

An ancient voice came from within the pavilion, making Zhu Xi raise her brow, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

“That’s right. You already foresaw this, Senior?” Zhu Xi asked curiously.

“Back when that Han Sha Immortal Lord descended into the mortal world, he mentioned the battle for the Heavenly Son. He was acting on behalf of one such Heavenly Son, ordering the Divine Court to gather living beings and forge a Demon God body. That Demon God body held power comparable to immortals and gods. It was a key piece for that Heavenly Son.”

The ancient voice came again, without a hint of emotion.

Zhu Xi had already suspected this. That immortal god had the Divine Court capture so many mortal beings—it was obvious he was preparing for something major. Now, news of the battle for the Heavenly Son came, and the connection was clear.

“The battle for the Heavenly Son cannot be stopped. It’s both a crisis and a chance. I know why you’ve come. Since the battle is about to begin, I will support you, but you must promise me one thing.”

Hearing this, Zhu Xi immediately asked, “What is it?”

The senior inside the pavilion wasn’t ordinary—he used to be the master of the Divine Court, having lived countless years. Disgusted by the actions of the Divine Court and the immortals and gods, he left them behind.

Meeting him was a stroke of fate for Zhu Xi. Though he never directly helped her, he had shared a lot of information that saved her from many troubles.

“If the Heavenly Son you support wins, you cannot fight for a place among the immortals and gods.” The ancient voice said slowly.

Zhu Xi felt confused and asked, “If we don’t strive for the title of immortal or god, then why support the Heavenly Son at all?”

“Do you really have any other choice?”

Zhu Xi fell silent.

A Star Lord had come in person. She and the Divine Court likely had no room to refuse.

“I’ve never lived through a battle for the Heavenly Son, but I once saw records of it in an ancient ruin along the Great Dao. There are no real winners in the battle for the Heavenly Son, especially not for the living beings of the world. In such a catastrophe, being too close to immortals and gods is no good. I don’t want the future ruler of this world to drag Tai Wei down into ruin.”

“You still remember the great war from a million years ago, right? The Divine Court was powerful beyond compare, yet it couldn’t stand against one man. Just like this Great Dao, the Three Thousand Great Worlds may seem vast and boundless, but in the eyes of the immortals and gods, they might not be worth mentioning.”

The ancient voice’s words made Zhu Xi’s face darken.

She had already felt the arrogance of immortals and gods. Now, his words made her feel an even greater threat.

Once she was sure the battle for the Heavenly Son was real, she had begun to nurture the ambition of becoming an immortal or god herself. If even she felt this way, what about everyone else?

Once the battle began, and the immortals and gods promised ascension, how would she maintain control over the Sacred Court?

Zhu Xi stood at the door, thinking for a long time.

She took a deep breath and said, “Senior, I promise you!”

Clang!

The door opened, and a token flew out in front of Zhu Xi. It was a jade-green token, glowing with golden light, spinning on its own.

“Take this token to the Ancient God Shengzhou and meet that Supreme One. He’ll know what to do.”

Hearing this, Zhu Xi’s face lit up with joy. She knew what the Supreme One of Ancient God Shengzhou represented. This Supreme One wasn’t just powerful—his disciples and followers were countless, spread all across the world. With his support, the Sacred Court would surely gain full control over Tai Wei Great World.

“Thank you, Senior!”