Chapter 714: Seven Realms, Mythical Ancient Immortal Court

Mengmei’s face darkened, and her mind went completely blank.

This was a very peculiar three-way power dynamic: Emperor Qi, the Three Pillar Gods, and the Six Realms.

It was clear, however, that neither Emperor Qi nor the Three Pillar Gods could decisively defeat the other, yet both possessed the power to easily kill her at any moment!

Previously, the Three Pillar Gods could still struggle, relying on their speed to absorb blows while retreating. But now, Emperor Qi's speed surpassed even theirs, leaving no room for escape.

What was particularly concerning was that her past rebellion against Emperor Qi, and even her recent teasing, clearly meant that old and new scores would be settled, spelling her doom.

"Mercy, Your Majesty Emperor Qi." Mengmei quickly said, "Your humble servant respectfully welcomes Your Majesty Emperor Qi back!"

Ru Yun covered her mouth, her smile as beautiful as a flower. "Still such a clever girl. No wonder you haven't been beaten to death all these years."

Emperor Qi's expression remained calm as he calmly stated, "Stop your little tricks. Dispel the Pangu True Form and have the others come out."

Mengmei was completely subdued and dared not object.

The enormous flesh-and-blood body slowly contracted, as if a towering tree of the firmament had instantly undergone millennia of change, transforming into thin, withered wood. The entire Pangu True Form turned into a black, withered skeleton, having been drained of all its energy.

Five figures emerged from the Pangu True Form: Dao Changsheng, Ermin, the Earth Mother Qingteng, Hu Haihan, and the Dao Lord's body.

"Five Realms, then?" Emperor Qi looked at the individuals before him, then glanced at Earth Mother Qingteng. "Where is the Sixth Realm?"

"The Sixth Realm is the Dark Ruin, a place of anomalies," Earth Mother Qingteng quickly explained. "And the God of Dreams is its master, overseeing the birth of anomalies within the mind. It previously invaded the Ancient Lava Land but has lost contact. I fear it has been beaten to death by the Three Pillar Gods and will require time to revive."

"If it cannot come, then so be it." With a wave of Emperor Qi's hand, an ancient Solar Temple re-emerged, towering over the land.

The palace was resplendent in gold and jade. Emperor Qi, exuding imperial majesty, slowly settled onto his elevated throne, his dragon robe's long sleeve gently swaying. Beside him, Empress Ru Yun sat, embodying exquisite majesty befitting a mother of the realm. It was as if the ancient mythical Celestial Court had convened once more.

"Those willing to enter, step into my Primordial Celestial Court," Emperor Qi stated calmly from his ancient mythical throne, looking at the five figures outside the door.

Ermin and the others looked into the palace, their expressions subtly changing. Everyone knew what it meant if they did not enter. This was the victor's judgment! After the recent grand battle, it was self-evident that Emperor Qi intended to reconstruct the ancient mythical Celestial Court.

Beside them, the Alchemy Emperor also stepped forward, nodded at the group, and said, "Go in. Times are changing."

In fact, this was precisely why Emperor Qi had been invited in. While Emperor Qi was a terrifying monster who had once annihilated an era, his biggest difference from the Three Pillar Gods was that he currently did not kill indiscriminately. This was because he had not yet completed the Ninth-Tier path.

Although Emperor Qi, as a primordial ancient god born into existence, held little regard for later-born beings, viewing ordinary mortals of any era not as true lives but as mere straw to be harvested at will, generation after generation. However, Emperor Qi valued talent. He disregarded common mortals without aptitude, seeing them as pitiable, ridiculous ants who didn't understand the meaning of their existence, and for whom there was no difference between being directly harvested or simply dying of old age. Yet, he respected and admired the peerless geniuses who emerged in each era. He possessed a true emperor's magnanimity towards the outstanding figures of an era, those heroic and passionate Heavenly Emperors. Just as he had respected the Human Ancestor Xu Younian in the past. Often, he needed powerful geniuses to bloom brightly and forge unprecedented paths within each era, while he remained hidden behind the scenes...

Therefore, unlike the reign of the Three Pillar Gods, under Emperor Qi, things would, at most, revert to the most ancient Primordial Mythical Celestial Court era—a time when an aloof, ancient emperor ruled everything from behind the scenes, continually relearning cultivation techniques.

Ermin and the others exchanged glances. Even Dao Changsheng took a deep breath before slowly walking into the ancient Solar Palace. They clearly knew that the terrifying man of the Primordial Mythical Celestial Court was returning to rule the land after thousands of years. This was because this land held too many treasures worth his study and excavation.

Mengmei and Dao Changsheng looked up, observing the palace's layout. It still resembled the Celestial Court of the most ancient mythical era; they still remembered the glorious period when civil and military officials attended court.

Hu Rennong of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Liu Wenjian, the Sword Immortal of Shushan, and the Blood Emperor of the Western Vampire Dynasty, all emerged from their inner worlds. Those who emerged, including the oldest generation like the God-Slayer Heavenly Emperor and the Thunder Emperor, all looked grim, knowing what fate awaited them.

"Naturally, I am broad-minded, and I have forgotten the matters of the ancient era." Emperor Qi's majestic voice boomed through the magnificent Solar Palace, echoing as he looked down at the figures below. His tone then shifted. "Six thousand years have passed since the era of the Primordial Ancient Court and the later era of the Ancestral Witches. After the Kaiyuan Celestial Court, I spent my time in foreign wars. Today, I return once more to rebuild the Primordial Mythical Celestial Court. Let us not speak of old acquaintances; all you new faces are the legacy and continuation of my Barren Ancient Land."

His gaze swept over Hu Rennong, Liu Wenjian, and Lin Hongfeng – all descendants of the orthodox Barren Ancient lineage. The Great Zhou Dynasty, Shushan Sword Immortals, and the Martial God Palace could be said to be deeply rooted and legitimate. "Furthermore, foreign demon realms have entered my Barren Ancient Land. Are you willing to submit to my Celestial Court?" Emperor Qi asked calmly.

The Blood Emperor and the others remained silent.

Ermin stepped forward and said, "Your humble servant is willing to submit."

From his throne, the peerless being calmly stated, "There are already Six Realms, and with the Nether Realm within my own body, there should now be Seven Realms — the Seven Realms of Barren Ancient Myth: Mortal, Immortal, Demonic, Underworld, Void, Demonic Beast, and Nether. A new Celestial Court shall be established. The Primordial Ancestral Witch Celestial Court was named: Kaiyuan Celestial Court... signifying an era of prosperity."

"Anciently, it was Kaiyuan. What shall it be today?" Emperor Qi asked Empress Ru Yun beside him.

"It could be Chongming, as the Golden Crow signifies brightness," Ru Yun replied majestically.

Emperor Qi paused for a few seconds, then calmly stated, "In that case, the Celestial Court, returning after six thousand years, shall be named Chongming: the Chongming Primordial Celestial Court. My title shall be 'Primordial Grand Luo Chongming Golden Crow Great Emperor'."

"Now that I have returned, the Three Pillar Gods from the barbaric outer realms may not desist. They have the potential to make a comeback and invade the Seven Realms once more, plunging all beings into misery. With a formidable enemy at hand, we must still reassign positions and establish order! Therefore, I shall now relist the various primordial divine offices." The ancient mythical emperor, seated on his throne, held court.

"With external enemies at our gates, let all matters proceed simply as before," Emperor Qi quietly looked at Earth Mother Qingteng and the others. "You, members of the Primordial Celestial Court, may return to your former positions in the ancient Celestial Court."