Chapter 937: Chapter 298: Thrown into Hell_4
At this point, the Supreme Empress’s eyes sparkled with a sharp light. She stared at the Ancestral Dragon and said, “Ancestral Dragon, if you haven’t concealed your strength, you shouldn’t be his match either, so you should be careful.”
The Ancestral Dragon’s expression grew a bit solemn. He nodded and said, “I’ll be careful.”
At this point, the Ancestral Dragon suddenly laughed and said, “Actually, I’m not worried. I and the Great Saint are neighbors. If anything happens, we can assist each other immediately. Now with the Empress residing at Huaguo Mountain, even if the Wood God comes, he wouldn’t stand a chance against us.”
The Empress believed this point.
She and the Great Emperor Ziwei together could suppress the Wood God.
Back then, the Wood God retreated for this very reason.
Now that the Ancestral Dragon and she are aiding each other, unless the Wood God wishes to die, he absolutely shouldn’t dare strike at Huaguo Mountain.
“I ask for the Ancestral Dragon’s guidance.”
The Empress spoke, very courteously.
This made the Ancestral Dragon a bit uncomfortable. He waved his hand hastily, smiling wryly and said, “Fellow Daoist, please don’t be so polite. I’m a bit unused to it, feeling uneasy.”
Everyone couldn’t help but smile.
Everyone clinked their glasses, and the Ancestral Dragon brought out wine and delicacies from the Dragon Palace.
Everyone at Huaguo Mountain enjoyed it immensely, exclaiming in admiration.
“It’s said that Jadescent Nectar and Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow from the Heavenly Court are the world’s delicacies. Now it seems utterly ridiculous; the true world’s delicacies are in the Dragon Palace.”
Lu Dongbin exclaimed.
“Is it because there are real dragon livers in the Dragon Palace?”
The Ancestral Dragon asked with a grim face.
Only then did Lu Dongbin realize he misspoke, awkwardly smiling and said, “Forgive me, Ancestral Senior. It’s well known that the Heavenly Court’s Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow are not real dragon breeds but serpent breeds. They’re not the same species as True Dragons.”
The Ancestral Dragon naturally knew this; otherwise, he would have flipped the table long ago.
Even without being resurrected, the Dragon Clan must not be underestimated. If anyone dared to treat dragon breeds as dishes, the Dragon Clan would fight to the death.
This little episode quickly passed.
Everyone clinked their glasses, having a great time.
With Sun Wukong, the Empress, and the Ancestral Dragon—three mighty figures—here, they do not fear any supreme powers attacking. Anyone who dares to act will only bring trouble to themselves.
Soon, the Heavenly Court issued a decree to ordain the Supreme Empress.
She was conferred the title of “Mid Heaven Divine Empress,” with a status equivalent to the Five Elders.
Of course, this is a nominal position, unlike the true authority held by the Yellow Emperor and the Five Elders.
For the Supreme Empress, it was already enough.
All she wanted was a connection with the Heavenly Court, not to hold power within it.
In reality, for supreme beings, their strength is their power. Aside from the top-tier Great Heavenly Venerate, none pose any threat below them. It’s a gap that cannot be bridged by numbers.
So, having many subordinates really doesn’t matter to a supreme being.
Powerful beings across the Three Realms were shaken. Was the Heavenly Court trying to curry favor with the Empress, or had they negotiated and recruited her into the Heavenly Court?
All the Immortals and Buddhas eagerly waited to see the Supreme Empress’s reaction.
The next moment, the Supreme Empress soared into the sky, accepting the decree.
She slightly bowed as a salute.
“The Empress receives the Ziwei Heavenly Venerate’s decree.”
Upon these words, the Three Realms trembled.
The Empress truly entered the Heavenly Court. Though her status was equal to the Five Elders, she didn’t reside in the Heavenly Court, unlike the Water God, who had a residence there.
But it did indicate that the Empress had truly joined the Heavenly Court, adding another formidable general.
Seeing the Empress about to return, Gold Star Taibai, who came to deliver the decree, smiled and said, “Empress, please wait.”
The Supreme Empress stopped, feeling a bit puzzled.
At this time, Gold Star Taibai took out another decree.
“By the Decree of the Great Emperor Ziwei of the Three Realms, the Empress’s son, Jie, is ordained as the War God of the Heavenly Court, with the title of Great Marshal of Wan Jie.”
Great Marshal of Wan Jie.
Jie was slightly stunned, not expecting the Great Emperor Ziwei to ordain him as well.
He hesitated for a moment, then soared into the sky and accepted the decree.
“Thank you, Ziwei Heavenly Venerate, for the ordainment.”
Jie spoke.
Afterwards, Gold Star Taibai presented the Heavenly Court’s official attire and seal.
Both the Supreme Empress and Jie received the official attire and seal, along with a bounty of treasures and rare items.
This surprised them; they merely sought a connection with the Heavenly Court, not expecting the Great Emperor Ziwei to give them so much, which made them feel a bit embarrassed.
In their hearts, they felt a mild gratitude towards the Great Emperor Ziwei.
They understood that this might be the Great Emperor Ziwei’s intention.
He wasn’t simply ordaining them but wished for them to truly become part of the Heavenly Court.
However, the Great Emperor Ziwei didn’t use coercive means but rather offered them benefits.
Given the Empress’s and Jie’s character, had they been forced to join the Heavenly Court, they naturally would have refused.
But such a soft and appeasing method elicited genuine gratitude from them.
Though they understood the Great Emperor Ziwei’s motive, considering his status as a Supreme of the Three Realms, being able to take this step left them speechless.
“Thank the Great Emperor Ziwei for his kindness. Star Lord, please convey to the Great Emperor that although we won’t reside in the Heavenly Court, if the Heavenly Court ever needs us, feel free to seek us out. As long as we can help, we certainly won’t refuse.”
The Empress spoke.
With the Great Emperor Ziwei acting in this way, she naturally wanted to reciprocate. However, becoming a subordinate of the Heavenly Court like the Water God was impossible.