Chapter 1475: 1206: Stirred Hearts (Part 2)

Chapter 1475: Chapter 1206: Stirred Hearts (Part 2)

Ziwe paused for a moment, then continued: “The reason for gathering everyone is to discuss how to deal with the upcoming surge in power of the Sea Clan and the Water God lineage!”

From a certain perspective, there is no significant difference between the Sea Clan and the Water God.

Because currently, at least seventy percent of Water Gods come from the Sea Clan!

Not just the Sea Gods who occupy the sea territories, but also many rivers and lakes on land have Water Gods from the Sea Clan.

When the Divine Path returned, the Sea Gods occupied the majority of the Water God lineage and later helped other Water Devils attain divine positions.

If it weren’t for other divine lineages secretly intervening, like helping the Devil Race and human race obtain divine positions, the Sea Clan’s proportion in the Water God lineage would have been even higher!

“Does the Emperor mean that the Emperor of the Water God lineage might seek a higher divine position?” exclaimed a keen-minded Star God in surprise.

The Heavenly Court acts on behalf of the Heavenly Dao, with the power to grant divine positions as the best representation.

Back then, Ziwei proposed the division of six Great Emperor Venerables and also sealed away the highest divine position of the Heavenly Court — Heavenly Court Master.

All Divine beings were aware of this matter.

It’s just that many years had passed and no one ever mentioned it, causing many to forget. When Ziwei brought it up now, everyone remembered!

For a moment, the scene turned noisy and chaotic, with all Star Gods endlessly discussing.

No one wants another Divine Master above them, especially those whom the Heavenly Court enshrines as divine beings. If a Heavenly Court Master appears, they would certainly face stricter regulations!

Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo exchanged glances, signaling their subordinate gods not to speak.

They could see the Emperor wanted to vie for that position!

After all, the Sea Clan had just acquired the Outer World, and Ziwei immediately summoned the Star Gods to highlight this matter, making his intentions clear.

However, the two wanted nothing to do with it. Their status was already high enough, and they had a steady path for advancement, without needing shortcuts.

“Not just my Star God lineage, other divine lineages, including the Water God internally, will not agree to this, and absolutely won’t let him succeed!” Ziwei spoke, almost like a promise.

He then said more before letting everyone leave, also telling the Star Gods they could approach him for help if they encountered any unsolvable troubles.

“Changxi and Minglang, please stay for a moment!”

Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo sat on the side observing coldly, prepared to rise with the crowd to leave, yet were stopped by Ziwei.

The siblings exchanged glances, seeing the helplessness in the other’s eyes.

“Does the Emperor have any instructions?”

“Not instructions per se, but rather I have some matters to trouble you two Star Lords with.”

Ziwe smiled warmly, saying: “I am currently serving as the Emperor of the Heavenly Court, and due to numerous internal affairs among the Star Gods, it’s sometimes unmanageable, so I’d like to ask you two for assistance.”

“The Emperor jests!”

Li Chengsheng flatly refused: “We appreciate the Emperor’s favor, but Shuo and I are accustomed to leisure, our cultivation is lacking, and truly cannot shoulder such a heavy responsibility, I hope the Emperor can seek someone else.”

“Since it’s so, I won’t force you. However, in the future, if you have time, do come to the Beidou Star System often to engage in mutual discussions and progress together.”

Upon hearing the refusal, Ziwei’s expression showed no disturbance and he continued to warmly welcome them.

“We shall certainly visit and shall not trouble the Emperor with our presence.”

“Naturally not!”

After exchanging formalities, Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo finally left the grand and ornate Divine Palace filled with Spirit Light.

The two returned to Taiyin and the Sun, simultaneously using Spirit Division to relay the matter of the Outer World to Li Mingyao.

“Brother, I fear not just our Emperor but the remaining few have also been stirred.” Li Chengshuo frowned.

Even the weakest Wood God Emperor Mu Ju may have thoughts of vying for the Heavenly Court Master position.

They probably started plotting long ago, but this incident with the Outer World likely ignited the whole matter prematurely.

“Alas!”

Li Chengsheng sighed helplessly; they did not want to involve themselves in such matters, but often it wasn’t as simple as merely wishing to avoid them.

Especially since the two were not alone without any ties, if it involved their subordinate gods, could they really remain uninvolved?

If they were to ignore it, the remaining subordinate gods might leave!

“Try not to involve ourselves, but if we indeed must support an Emperor…”

Li Chengsheng was silent for a moment before reluctantly saying: “There’s only this option!”

Even if they wished to align with other Emperors, they would struggle with trust.

So in a certain sense, they truly had no other choice.

“Given that, why not seize the time to perfect our grand plans before the struggle begins, to improve cultivation and increase some strength?” Li Chengshuo said.

“You are right!”

Li Chengsheng’s expression lifted, saying: “Call all the subordinate gods here to expedite the progress.”

Soon, all the subordinate gods gathered on site.

“What we are about to undertake is definitely a great opportunity for you, but it will also be incredibly challenging, and there are limited spots, hence we need to select from you, do not resent those who are not chosen!” Li Chengsheng began with a reminder.

“Yes!”

The subordinate gods, not knowing the specifics, all responded, trusting it wouldn’t harm them since it was called an opportunity.

“My brother and I have planned to determine the solar and lunar hours!”

Li Chengshuo explained, “Therefore, we need twelve Sun Hour Gods and twelve Moon Time Gods, should you receive a divine position in the future, accuracy must be guaranteed.”

These twenty-four Sun Hour Gods and Moon Time Gods do not truly govern or set the hours as no divine can currently do so; their role is merely to report time.

Yet even so, for these Small Star Gods, it indeed counts as an invaluable opportunity.

Offering them a foundation and further advancing opportunities.

And as initiators and leaders of this, Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo naturally could gain merit from it as well as further promoting and expanding their divine positions!

The latter is actually the main reason propelling them to push this matter.

Sun and Moon are inherently related to time, and even a mere skim of these mysterious and profound laws is greatly beneficial!

And this is only the first step of their plan; more steps follow in succession.

After a selection process, twenty-four most suitable subordinate gods were chosen.

Those chosen were naturally overjoyed, while those not selected could only sigh in disappointment.

Envy and jealousy were surely present, but not to the point of hatred.

The selection process was transparent and fair; the two Star Lords showed no favoritism towards anyone.

“These are divine artifacts we’ve refined over the years, expedite their refinement; with them, the process during the Divine Enthronement Ceremony will be smoother.”

Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo each brought out twelve divine artifacts to distribute, causing onlookers’ eyes to heat up with envy.

“Thank you, two main gods! We cannot repay such kindness; hence we vow our allegiance, failing which we accept divine retribution!”

Bang!

The sky suddenly erupted—a response from the Heavenly Dao to this oath.

Practiced beings, especially divines, must not lightly promise or swear; otherwise, like now, the Heavenly Dao acknowledges it.

If truly violated, punishment from the Heavenly Dao will ensue!

These divine artifacts do not require full mastery, only leaving a mark suffices.

Then Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo each took their twelve subordinate gods to the Sun and Taiyin, having already prepared the ceremony in the Divine Domain.

“Before the Heavenly Dao, I, Li Chengsheng and Li Chengshuo, see the unclear hour, Wanling bewildered, hence request the enthronement of twelve Sun Hour/Moon Time Gods, to illuminate the hour with the light of stars, thereby clarifying Wanling…”

Buzz!

This matter benefited the Primal Spirit Realm, no matter how minimally, and the Heavenly Dao responded at once.

Twenty-four Divine Positions gracefully entered their bodies, instantly altering their aura!