This primordial world is not serious!

Holy Heavenly Emperor Xuanqing gathered the Permanent Directors of the Heavenly Dao Committee, along with the highly esteemed Da Luo Supremes and Taiyi Gods of the Primordial True Realm, for a meeting at the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

"Is this going to be a grand assembly?"

"Counting the days, isn't this the first full yuan assembly since the Heavenly Emperor ascended to the throne?"

"Surely there must be something major, not to be missed!"

The gods dared not delay, promptly setting aside their tasks and transforming into streams of light, converging towards the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

Though there was some uncertainty in their hearts, unsure of the reason the Emperor of Heaven had summoned them at this time.

But more often than not, they were accustomed to such events, thinking it was another announcement of beneficial policies or new development plans for the future.

After all, in the long ages past, each assembly called by the Heavenly Emperor often heralded new opportunities for the development of the Primordial Realm.

Within the Heavenly Emperor Palace, divine radiance shimmered, and the essence of the Dao flowed.

Xuanqing sat high on the throne, his visage still shrouded in mist and indistinct.

Yet the supreme majesty emanating from the heavenly emperor position and the profound depth of the Great Dao continued to instill awe among the gods below.

On either side were seated Nuwa, the Three Pure Ones, Jieyin, Zhun Ti, Red Cloud, and other Permanent Directors of the Heavenly Dao Committee, along with other important divine beings.

After exchanging greetings, everyone quietly awaited the Heavenly Emperor to speak.

Xuanqing's gaze slowly swept over each divine being below, his voice calm but imbued with an undeniable force.

"Fellow Daoists, the reason I have summoned you today is because there is a matter concerning the future of the Primordial Realm, and indeed concerning myself, which I must announce to you all."

Upon hearing this, all the gods held their breath, listening with rapt attention.

If the Heavenly Emperor described something as a "great matter" and it involved himself, it was surely of utmost importance.

Xuanqing paused, as if gathering his thoughts.

Throughout the Heavenly Emperor Palace, a pin drop could be heard as the atmosphere became tense.

Finally, he spoke again, and this time, each word he uttered struck the spirits of the gods like thunder from the Nine Heavens!

"Since ascending to the Heavenly Emperor position, I have been diligent, never daring to slack even a bit."

"Thanks to the unity and virtue of fellow Daoists, aiding and collaborating, the Primordial Realm has reached its current prosperous state."

"Yet, the Heavenly Dao cycles, there is beginning and end."

"After ten thousand years, I will conclude my current term as Heavenly Emperor and formally step down from my position!"

"Boom——!!!"

As these words were spoken, the entire Heavenly Emperor Palace instantly erupted into chaos!

Even these Da Luo Golden Immortals and Taiyi Upper Gods, with their steady Dao Hearts, having weathered countless storms.

At this moment, they were all stunned and their hearts greatly trembled, finding it hard to believe!

"What? The Emperor of Heaven is going to step down?!"

"How... how is this possible?!"

"Your Majesty! This must not happen!"

"The Primordial Realm cannot do without the leadership of Your Majesty!"

After the shock came a wave of uproar and confusion.

The gods rose to their feet, their faces full of astonishment and urgency.

"Your Majesty, you are in your prime, why choose to step down at this moment?" an elderly god with white hair asked tremblingly.

"Indeed, Your Majesty! The current great state of the Primordial Realm is all due to your efforts; if you step down, where shall we go?" another Star Lord interjected desperately.

"Please, Your Majesty, withdraw your decision! We are willing to swear our unwavering allegiance to Your Majesty to achieve new glory!" a Divine General directly knelt, sobbing fervently.

For a moment, the palace was filled with voices pleading for him to stay, emotions ran high.

Some divinities were even so direct as to lament on the spot, deeply grieved.

Everyone truly revered and respected Xuanqing as the Heavenly Emperor.

Though they always hoped the Heavenly Emperor could lead them to greater achievements, never did they expect him to directly step down!

"Your Majesty, without you, can the Primordial Realm remain stable in the future?"

"The Supreme Heavenly Court cannot lack Your Majesty!"

"All beings still need you; Your Majesty must not abandon us!"

The gods sincerely wanted to persuade Xuanqing to stay.

Especially those gods who were truly working within the Heavenly Court.

For example, Heavenly Master Kunpeng.

"It's over, the sky of Primordial is about to fall; I, Kunpeng, finally found a goal to strive for, and now the Heavenly Emperor wants to step down?" Kunpeng was very puzzled.

He had some major plans, hoping for the Heavenly Emperor's support to continue pushing forward!

Many divine beings shared his thoughts.

However, regardless of how desperately the gods pleaded, how passionately they tried to persuade.

Xuanqing remained seated on the throne, his expression still calm, his intention to step down as unwavering as stone, not showing the slightest change.

"The sincere sentiments of fellow Daoists, I accept."

"Yet, there is no feast in the world that does not disperse; this is the mandate of heaven."

His voice was not loud, yet it clearly reached the ears of every divine being present, carrying an indisputable resolve.

Seeing the Heavenly Emperor's resolve, the gods, though filled with immense reluctance and fear, knew it would be difficult to persuade him otherwise.

Sorrowful and uncertain emotions pervaded the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

"Then... then after the Emperor of Heaven steps down, the Three Realms of Primordial, the countless beings, who will lead us?" a divine being, with a sob in their voice, questioned the common doubt in everyone's heart.

Indeed, having become accustomed to advancing under the Holy Heavenly Emperor's radiance, suddenly losing this pillar of support, what will the future hold?

Who could possess such prestige and ability to succeed the Heavenly Emperor position and continue leading the Primordial Realm to glory?

All eyes were focused on Xuanqing, awaiting his answer.

Xuanqing was silent for a moment, seemingly pondering.

Then, he slowly spoke, announcing a name that surprised many divine beings, yet was appropriate.

"After I step down, the Taiwei Heavenly Court cannot remain without a master for a moment."

"After deliberate discussion with the Heavenly Dao Committee and careful consideration, it has been decided that——"

"Sun Sun Venerable will succeed as the next Heavenly Emperor!"

Xuanqing's voice echoed like a great bell in the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

Every word clearly reached the ears of each divine being present.

The appearance of this name was like casting a giant stone into an already turbulent lake, stirring even fiercer waves.

"What the heck, wait, Sun Venerable?"

Kunpeng, who was grieving, upon hearing this title, was suddenly invigorated and turned incredulously to look at Di Jun.

"This this this..."

Kunpeng, who had felt that his future was bleak, was now enveloped by unprecedented joy.

Having come to the Heavenly Court with little support, he was merely investing randomly, uniting a small circle.

Unexpectedly, a member of that circle turns out to be the next Heavenly Emperor?!

Then, he slowly spoke, announcing a name that surprised many divine beings, yet was appropriate.

"After I step down, the Taiwei Heavenly Court cannot remain without a master for a moment."

"After deliberate discussion with the Heavenly Dao Committee and careful consideration, it has been decided that——"

"Sun Sun Venerable will succeed as the next Heavenly Emperor!"

Xuanqing's voice echoed like a great bell in the Heavenly Emperor Palace.

Every word clearly reached the ears of each divine being present.

The appearance of this name was like casting a giant stone into an already turbulent lake, stirring even fiercer waves.

"What the heck, wait, Sun Venerable?"

Kunpeng, who was grieving, upon hearing this title, was suddenly invigorated and turned incredulously to look at Di Jun.

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