Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation-Chapter 499 - 492: The New Heavenly Emperor

Seeing Ding Huan didn't make a move against Emperor Wushang, a flicker of disappointment passed through Bu Yue's eyes.

The others were also somewhat puzzled; Ding Huan had actually let Emperor Wushang go.

In their minds, had Ding Huan been willing, Emperor Wushang would have undoubtedly perished there today.

Ding Huan looked at the crowd and said,

"Since Wushang has left, then I will share my thoughts. Just as the Mortal World cannot be without a monarch for a day, our Immortal Court now lacks a leader. We must elect a Heavenly Emperor..." frёewebnoѵēl.com

"I nominate Mr. Ding Huan. Everyone has witnessed Mr. Ding Huan's capabilities. He will surely be able to lead us in driving away the Alien Clan and help the Human Tribe of the Immortal Realm stand tall once again."

Almost before Ding Huan's words had finished echoing, Bu Yue loudly declared.

Ding Huan was rendered speechless by Bu Yue's display, no wonder this fellow had managed to become the Immortal Prime Minister; not only was his cultivation high, but his ability to gauge the wind and set his sails accordingly was unsurpassed.

Too bad his timing was a little off. Did he actually think Ding Huan would waste time striving for the position of the Heavenly Emperor?

"Brother Ding Huan as the Heavenly Emperor, I will be the first to approve..."

Emperor Xing Pan said without hesitation.

Seeing Emperor Xing Pan speak up, and with the rest about to do the same, Ding Huan raised his hand to stop everyone's words:

"My fellow cultivators, after all, our Immortal Domain is the number one major clan in the Pangu Great World, and I am currently only a Da Yi Immortal. To speak of being the Heavenly Emperor is out of the question; let's not make ourselves a laughingstock.

I think that Emperor Xing Pan is most suited to be the Immortal Court Emperor. Originally, the position of Heavenly Emperor should have been his. Now that Emperor Xing Pan assumes the position of the Heavenly Emperor, it is only right and fitting."

What a joke, to ask him to be the Heavenly Emperor? Where would he find the time for that? Rather than be a Heavenly Emperor like Emperor Wushang, he'd rather not be one at all.

Bu Yue was the first to speak again: "Mr. Ding Huan's words have resonated with me. Although no one would dare object to Ding Huan becoming the Heavenly Emperor, Mr. Ding has foreseen what we have not.

With that said, I firmly support Emperor Xing Pan for the Heavenly Emperor, to lead our Human Immortal Cultivators to new heights of glory."

Ding Huan looked on at Bu Yue speechlessly, this guy not only knew how to play the courtier, but his skin was also thick.

It wasn't just Ding Huan; many in the Great Hall had nothing but contempt for Bu Yue.

You claim to be an Immortal Emperor, so why be so devoid of principle?

Yet, Bu Yue maintained a serious demeanor: "Today is actually the best day, and our Immortal Court cannot wait. For every day we delay, who knows how many innocent Human Clan Cultivators will fall under the butcher's blade of the Alien Clan.

It has always been our Human Tribe standing above other clans, when did it become our turn to feel the blade of other clans?

Here I stand, seemingly at peace, but my heart cannot bear this tranquility for even a moment longer."

His mouth spoke, but his heart was just as contemptuous.

Heh, all of you say one thing and mean another, each coveting the spoils of the Dragon Clan. You all want the benefits but also want to save face—at what place in this world could one find such a deal?

Learn from the matter involving Emperor Zhong; it's right in front of you.

Why was I, Bu Yue, able to become the Immortal Prime Minister? How was it that I, having been discovered cultivating the Emperor's Vitality Fruit behind Wushang's back, remain unscathed?

And how am I still safe and sound even after Emperor Wushang has been driven away?

Because I know which side to choose.

"Right, I, too, nominate Brother Xing Pan for the Heavenly Emperor," Emperor Ping Wei declared, stepping up.

Following Emperor Ping Wei's statement, Emperor Jin He, several Lords, Star Lords, Commanders, and officials from the Immortal Office also came forward to support Xing Pan for the Heavenly Emperor.

Emperor Xing Pan opened his mouth, and to be honest, he really had not intended to become the Heavenly Emperor again. He had decided that, once this matter concluded, he would venture forth with Ding Huan.

But unexpectedly, he ended up being proclaimed the Heavenly Emperor.

He once yearned to be the Heavenly Emperor to reform the Pangu Great World, yet not only did he fail to achieve this, but he also nearly lost his life.

Now, when he no longer desired it, the position of Heavenly Emperor fell upon him.

"Brother Ding Huan, I cannot be the Heavenly Emperor," Emperor Xing Pan immediately shook his head in refusal.

Ding Huan slapped Emperor Xing Pan's back: "Brother, I once truly thought that your desire to drive away the Alien Clan to restore the order of the Pangu Great World was but a fool's dream.

Because you were not the Heavenly Emperor, all your efforts were thankless.

Now, it's different. As long as you become the new Heavenly Emperor, not only should you do this, but you also will definitely be able to."

Hearing about the drive to expel the Alien Clan and restore the order of the Pangu Great World, Emperor Xing Pan immediately perked up. That was exactly what he had longed to do.

"Then shall I accept the role of Heavenly Emperor?" Emperor Xing Pan looked at Ding Huan, still uncertain.

"Go ahead, make the decision soon, and quickly drive away the Alien Clan," Ding Huan reassured Emperor Xing Pan.

Finally, Emperor Xing Pan made the decision to become the Immortal Court's new Heavenly Emperor.

His longing was not for the position of Heavenly Emperor, but rather for the return of order to the Pangu Great World.

Had he not become the Heavenly Emperor, that wish would have remained just a dream, utterly unattainable.

Emperor Xing Pan walked over to the Heavenly Emperor's seat and sat down. The Immortal Court Palace instantly fell silent.

Bu Yue was the first to stir: "Bu Yue pays homage to Emperor Xingpan, the Heavenly Emperor above us all, may you live forever, and may the sun and moon endure eternally. Bu Yue is willing to pay you tribute, and all under heaven will bow down..."

Emperor Xing Pan waved his hand, stopping Bu Yue mid-sentence, for if he hadn't, the rest of the Immortal Officials in the Immortal Court Palace would have all bowed down.

Only then did Emperor Xing Pan say aloud:

"My fellow cultivators, sitting on this Heavenly Emperor's seat today was certainly unexpected, and thus a bit sudden.

"But I cannot waste time on arranging the grand ceremony for ascending to the Heavenly Emperor's position, nor do I have the time to do these things. I believe everyone knows the reason..."

The Treasure Hall was very quiet; everyone naturally understood the meaning behind Emperor Xing Pan's words.

Now that the Alien Clan had taken over the Great Immortal Domain and could invade the Immortal Court at any moment, spending a great deal of time on the ceremony for ascending to the Heavenly Emperor would not just be a waste of time—it would be foolish.

How would Emperor Xing Pan differ from Emperor Wushang if he did that?

A ceremony for the ascension of the Heavenly Emperor requires eighty-one days.

"Let's be frank, all these unimportant matters must be put aside. We must reclaim the Great Immortal Domain. We'll talk about restoring order in the Pangu Great World later.

The most critical task at hand is to go to battle immediately, repel the Alien Clan, and reclaim the Great Immortal Domain..."

After Emperor Xing Pan's words fell, Bu Yue was the first to shout loudly,

"We resolutely support the Great Emperor's decision—to annihilate the Alien Clan, reclaim our homeland, life is but a matter of duty."

This time Bu Yue's words did receive the support of the crowd.

The excited voices of support from the Immortal Sect Masters from the Great Immortal Domain almost tore the Immortal Court Palace apart.

However, a man stood out:

"Great Emperor, this time the Alien Clan has come with fierce momentum, and it is not just the Immortal Demon and Gods that have emerged. The Dragon Clan, the Phoenixes from the Chaotic Realm, the Blood Clan, and others have all flocked to the Great Immortal Domain.

If we rashly attack, we could very well be encircled and utterly defeated, perhaps even losing the Immortal Court itself."

Ding Huan looked at the man; he knew him, Lord Changqi, Ji Zhanbo.

This Lord was usually quite objective and fair, and what he had just said was reasonable.

Bu Yue, as if on a stimulant, couldn't stay quiet for even a moment:

"Lord Ji, what do you mean by that? The New Emperor is about to make an effort to slaughter the Alien Clan, and here you are, throwing cold water on it."

Ji Zhanbo said coldly, "At least I still speak the truth, while you... you have nothing but flattery."

Emperor Xing Pan waved his hand and said, "Gentlemen, as I have also found myself sitting on the Heavenly Emperor's position suddenly, many things are unclear to me.

But let me repeat, the urgent matter is not anything else but to drive away the Alien Clan. Thus, all Immortal Officials will keep their positions for now.

Even if there are some shortcomings, as long as they occurred before I, Xing Pan, came to power, I am willing to let bygones be bygones.

All new positions and rewards and punishments in the Immortal Court will be determined based on merit after all the Aliens are driven away."

Emperor Xing Pan guessed that Bu Yue was worried about being held accountable after the fact, so he jumped out to establish his image first.

Upon hearing this, even Bu Yue dared not waffle on.

Clearly, Emperor Xing Pan was somewhat different from Emperor Wushang.

For Emperor Wushang, it was enough if everyone was happy, but Emperor Xing Pan was a pragmatist.

The Immortal Court Palace quieted down, and Emperor Xing Pan spoke again, "In order to drive away the Alien Clan, I need to appoint a Great Immortal Governor to control the ten Immortal Generals. Ding Huan, the job is yours and no one else's."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Immortal Court internally exclaimed at how solidly bonded Ding Huan and Emperor Xing Pan must be.

To hand over military power so directly, decisively, and unreservedly to Ding Huan.

In fact, Ding Huan had his own popularity within the Immortal Court Palace.

If Ding Huan were to also control the Immortal Court Army, he could easily pull Emperor Xing Pan down at any time.

Ding Huan waved his hand and said, "Great Emperor, with my current level of cultivation, I am neither capable of commanding respect at the front lines nor of intimidating the Alien Clan. Better leave the military power to someone else."

Others might not understand Ding Huan, but Emperor Xing Pan knew him all too well.

He knew Ding Huan truly did not want to be the Great Immortal Governor.

It wasn't that Ding Huan lacked the ability; he simply had no interest in restoring the Pangu Great World.

With that in mind, he could only respond helplessly, "Since that is the case, then I shall appoint a Deputy Immortal Governor, you may not go to the front, but you cannot refuse the position.

Jimi, you were formerly the Commander of the Immortal Court Jiachen Division and also the Commander in the Immortal Demon Battlefield.

The defeat in that battlefield cannot be blamed on you alone. I will give you another opportunity—are you willing to rise to the challenge, to reclaim what we have lost?"

Jimi, who had been standing at the back with a downcast appearance, rushed forward upon hearing this, "Great Emperor, I, Jimi, will definitely not let you down this time."

"Good."

After saying a single good, Emperor Xing Pan continued, "Luo Tang, you are the Commander of the Immortal Court Bing Shen Department. When Jimi is dealing with the Demon Clan, you are responsible for restraining the Demon Race, can you manage that?"

"Rest assured, Great Emperor, I, Luo Tang, guarantee I can manage it," Luo Tang stood out.

...

After all the appointments, just when Emperor Xing Pan was about to breathe a sigh of relief, he received a transmission from Ding Huan.

He coughed and said, "Immortal Official Bu Yue..."

Upon hearing the Great Emperor summoning him, Bu Yue quickly stood up, "Bu Yue pays respects to the Great Emperor."

He had been opposing Ding Huan for the longest time and was the most reckless of all.

His continuous support for Emperor Xing Pan earlier also had an air of seeking exoneration; now that Emperor Xing Pan was addressing him, he couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Bu Yue, you were previously the Immortal Prime Minister, and now I have a task for you. Take my decree to visit the Witch Clan in the Chaos Zone... and tell them we wish to join forces with them."