Chapter 384: Di Jun's Cabinet, the Gods Assemble Again at the Purple Cloud Palace [6k]_3
"In this way, not only can they feel more assured about my future governance, but it can also reduce many unnecessary obstacles and burdens for my formal succession as Heavenly Emperor. Isn't that delightful?"
Xuanqing, after listening to Di Jun's clear and logical explanation, couldn't help but laughingly scold, "All right, you're really clever!"
He thought for a moment and realized the key point: "This idea was given to you by that guy Age Star (Fu Xi), right? Only he can come up with such a plan that allows him to slack off while currying favor!"
This was definitely Fu Xi fooling Di Jun into being his laborer so he could legitimately relax!
As expected, Di Jun nodded openly, admitting, "Your Majesty's guess is spot on, this scheme was indeed contributed by Daoist Age Star."
He paused, adding, "Moreover, I find Daoist Age Star's words very sensible. They are beneficial to me and the Heavenly Court."
"How is it sensible? He just wants to trick you into working for him, so he can go have his own fun!" Xuanqing mercilessly exposed Fu Xi's little scheme.
However, Xuanqing shifted his tone with a teasing smile and said, "Oh well, if you're truly eager to continue handling these affairs, go ahead, I'll enjoy my leisure."
"But now, I've already endured through a complete Cycle of Heavenly Emperor duties, it's time to enjoy some 'off-duty' bliss."
No sooner had he spoken, fearing Di Jun might conjure another excuse to keep him, Xuanqing's figure flickered, decisively leaving a Dao Body on the Emperor's Throne.
His true self transformed into an indistinct stream of light and vanished without a trace.
Di Jun silently watched Heavenly Emperor Xuanqing smoothly "skip out of work," then carefully examined the Dao Body seated on the Emperor's Throne.
The Dao Body's aura was profound, its demeanor majestic, indistinguishable from Xuanqing's true self, with no apparent flaws.
Di Jun thoughtfully nodded, mused in his mind, "Hmm, this flawless 'work-skipping' escape technique, seems to be one of the essential skills for a Heavenly Emperor, learned a valuable trick today!"
Then, gathering his thoughts, Di Jun diligently handled the Heavenly Court affairs for a period, arranging everything perfectly.
He then mimicked Xuanqing, quietly split out a shape-shifting duplicate identical to himself, hiding it within the Heavenly Emperor Palace to manage daily matters, while his true self quietly left the majestic palace.
After Di Jun left the Heavenly Emperor Palace, he didn't linger in the Heavenly Court but directly tore through the void to reach that mysterious Spirit Realm World.
He skillfully entered a special game world named "Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion," a secret meeting spot where their little group often gathered.
Upon entering, he met a many resplendent Divine figures waiting.
"Daoist Di Jun, you finally arrived! We've been waiting for you a long time!" Heavenly Master Kunpeng came forward eagerly.
Besides him were Bai Ze, Ying Zhao, Shang Yang, and other Celestial Stars friendly with Di Jun.
Most striking were Taiwei Prime Minister Nuwa, Taiyin Venerable Wang Shu, and little Moon God Chang Xi among the heavy-weight Goddesses present.
Of course, there was also Welfare Immortal Taiyi.
Additionally, many masked Divines, from Immortal Dao, All Heavens, Dragon Clan, Phoenix Clan...
They were invited by an expeditious gathering organized covertly by Emperor Ziwei Fu Xi.
The Dragon Clan's presence was thanks to Taiyi bridging through his own Heavenly Consort Ying Long.
The Phoenix Clan appeared due to Di Jun's other identity as Elder Xuan Bird inviting them.
Di Jun's gaze swept through every Divine presence, smiled confidently, and exclaimed, "Fellow Daoists, since everyone is gathered, let's officially commence our 'Cabinet' meeting!"
Indeed, after careful preparation, Di Jun's core circle had been gradually perfected.
Since they often convened within the "Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion" game world.
They humorously referred to this tight-knit circle as the "Cabinet!"
He understood well that relying solely on personal efforts to perfectly manage the vast Heavenly Court in the future was challenging.
Only by unifying a group of like-minded core members, forming a powerful governance alliance, could he reliably seize victory and create a more brilliant future!
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In another room within the "Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion" game world.
Xuanqing was also playing games.
On screen, a Heavenly Mechanism Master dressed in purple robes led three thousand mechas to boldly carpet-bomb a Dao Field.
"You're hacking! How did a level-six Heavenly Mechanism Master calculate the location of my main base?" a slightly angry voice sounded.
"A Heavenly Mechanism Master is supposed to be hacking professionally, aren't they?"
Xuanqing said unhurriedly without ceasing his actions.
"This is how the game is played, if you can't win you can surrender."
"Surrender? Impossible!"
Yang Mei, hiding in the Dao Field, had no way to escape.
He said, "I, Yang Mei, have been dominating Chaos and galloping across the Primordial, when have I ever surrendered?"
"Is that so?" Xuanqing casually flung Heavenly Mechanism Runes from his hand, transforming them into cannons and chaotically bombarded the Dao Field.
"Tenfold Heavenly Mechanism, appear!"
A decree was made, and mechas filled the sky and landed.
"This is perverse!" Yang Mei said, stunned.
"Isn't your Heavenly Mechanism different from mine somewhere?"
"Also, how did you gather resources?"
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