Chapter 728 - 39: Four Celestial Emperors, Emperor Heaven and Houtu

Chapter 728: Chapter 39: Four Celestial Emperors, Emperor Heaven and Houtu

"Do you not think that the Ziwei Star can also shine in this era?"

Upon hearing Emperor Ziwei’s words, Greedy Wolf Star Monarch looked at him in astonishment.

"The ’Doumu Primordial Monarch’ has yet to be born, do you, as the ’second son,’ intend to appear early?"

With a barely perceptible smile, Emperor Ziwei gently replied.

"The Ziwei Star is the star of emperors, the supreme among stars; can it not stand as the ’eldest son’ for once?"

"Moreover, Gouchen merely preceded me in Dao attainment, yet in other aspects, is inferior to me."

Greedy Wolf Star Monarch rolled his eyes efficiently, aware that his rank as "Star Monarch" is not his only identity, understanding well the intrigues among the Four Divines.

"I am your direct subordinate; I do as you say."

Listening to Greedy Wolf Star Monarch’s cunning words, Emperor Ziwei shook his head helplessly.

"Do you think I don’t know your nature?"

"Though Greedy Wolf Star Monarch is the leader of the Beidou Seven Stars, he has no power to intervene in the conflict among the Four Divines."

"And as for Zhen Wu Emperor?"

"While this identity is the leader among the Four Northern Saints and theoretically under my direct command, do you truly listen to me?"

Not allowing Greedy Wolf Star Monarch a chance to refute, Emperor Ziwei continued speaking.

"I’m afraid that if I issue an order to you, you would immediately cast aside your disguise and revert to North Mansion Xuanwu or Emperor Xuantian."

Both North Mansion Xuanwu and Emperor Xuantian hold an equal rank to Emperor Ziwei.

Especially North Mansion Xuanwu, who once commanded a quarter of the starry sky before the Doumu Primordial Monarch took his place.

Indeed, if pressed hard enough, even Doumu Primordial Monarch appears merely a junior in comparison to him.

"If that’s so, then why have you sought me out?"

Raising an eyebrow at Emperor Ziwei, Greedy Wolf Star Monarch asked in irritation.

Had he known Emperor Ziwei to be so troublesome, he would never have exposed his identity to him earlier.

Greedy Wolf Star Monarch leads the Beidou Seven Stars, while Zhen Wu Emperor commands the Four Northern Saints, with both under Emperor Ziwei’s rule.

Though Zhen Wu Emperor has nearly reached parity in rank with the Four Divines, still remains bound by Emperor Ziwei’s authority.

"Don’t be so serious; we are merely discussing possibilities."

"Consider this: if we take root in this era, should not the ’Celestial Emperor’ also fall under the dominion of Ziwei Star?"

"After all, it’s never been said that a ’Celestial Emperor’ does not count as a monarch, and Ziwei Star governs over emperors."

These words again revealed his ambition; Emperor Ziwei desires more than merely the Ziwei Star’s brilliance during this age.

"Indeed, you are a madman!"

After a brief moment of silence, Greedy Wolf Star Monarch offered this remark.

Ziwei Star theoretically is indeed the star of emperors.

Yet the challenge lies in the identification of the ’Celestial Emperor,’ which remains an additional attribute.

Across time and space, all who become Celestial Emperor inevitably possess other identities as well.

Take, for example, Emperor Hao, Celestial Emperor of this age, who also stands as the Lord of the Sun Star.

If Emperor Hao learned someone plotted against him, Ziwei Star might never have the chance to shine.

"It’s not madness but bold daring in contemplation,"

With a soft laugh, Emperor Ziwei negated Greedy Wolf Star Monarch’s evaluation, murmuring towards the direction of the Celestial Emperor’s Capital.

"After all, the Celestial Emperor’s Capital is Emperor Hao’s strongest trump card..."

"Yet even the Celestial Emperor’s Capital faces issues now; do you think he still lives?"

Opening his mouth to speak but holding back, Greedy Wolf Star Monarch didn’t add comment.

For even he wondered whether Emperor Hao might have failed in Dao attainment and silently perished somewhere.

After all, the tumult of these eight hundred years nears its end, yet Emperor Hao remains unseen to manage the aftermath.

"Regardless of the situation, I shall not partake in any of your reckless schemes."

"If you truly overstep, I will appeal to Lady Houtu to intervene against you."

Lady Houtu, titled "Heavenly Inheritance and Earthly Imitation Queen of Earth," similarly stands among the future Four Divines.

Yet all understand Lady Houtu’s identity transcends mere affiliation with the Four Divines.

Not merely because her title persists through any era, any space-time, without absence, but speaks to the honor with which Doumu Primordial Monarch greets her, akin to addressing an elder or kin.

The last whom Doumu Primordial Monarch revered so was the Tao Ancestor.

Alas, Lady Houtu remains enigmatic in extreme.

So enigmatic that were it not for her continual title across all space-time, Emperor Ziwei once actually questioned her existence’s authenticity.

Emperor Ziwei now is unwilling to bet on whether this mysterious Lady Houtu already exists in this era.

Thus, when facing Greedy Wolf Star Monarch’s threat, Emperor Ziwei can only sigh deeply, lacking effective recourse.

"What a pity, given such an opportunity."

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Realm of Kunlun, where golden rays bloom.

"Finally taking action?"

Standing upon a mountain not far from the Ascension Stairs, a woman in simple robes smiled.

Her current location is the future Changyang Mountain, also the burial site of War God, Xingtian.

"Do you seek to stop me?"

Silently, an enormous face seemed to emerge.

Formed from pure Nether Qi, this visage held spinning pathways within its pupils.

Arriving was none other than the not yet fully returned Lord of the Netherworld.

"No, stopping you is not my intention; I’m merely curious."

Gazing at the uncertain face of the Lord of the Netherworld, the woman—or perhaps Lady Houtu—spoke with unusual calm.

"That Jinhong Clan believes they succeeded in stealing your power..."

"But ultimately he is just your reincarnation; what he perceives as ’theft’ is merely aiding in your revival."

"Take the ’Six Paths of Reincarnation’; regardless of external judgment, it remains your ’eye’ into all things, perceiving life and death."

"When the Jinhong Clan achieves an undying body through the ’Six Paths of Reincarnation’..."

"Unknown to him, the Lord of the Netherworld he fears stealthily opened his ’eyes’ at this exact moment."

Upon reaching this point, Lady Houtu’s voice paused slightly.

"Yet from your current state, the situation’s progression clearly exceeded your expectations."

"Otherwise, you could have fully returned under the identity of ’Yin Celestial Monarch’ upon the Jinhong Clan’s death."

"Or do you plan to become the ’Emperor Heaven’ of this era?"

Silently watching Lady Houtu, Lord of the Netherworld finally replied after a long pause.

"Emperor Hao lives still, what is this talk of ’Emperor Heaven’?"

"Furthermore, unlike you, I lack the Tao Ancestor’s promise and involvement in constructing the Circulation of Stars system..."

"Thus, in any space-time housing the Circulation of Stars, ’Heavenly Inheritance and Earthly Imitation Queen of Earth’ is you, and only you."

"If alive, the All Heaven Star Gods will ensure your rise as ’Heavenly Inheritance and Earthly Imitation Queen of Earth’."

"Should death have claimed you, you would still occupy the position through incredible means."

"As for me, I merely fortuitously became ’Emperor Heaven’ during the era of your birth."

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