Chapter 1147: Oath Book

Xiaotianzun, Empress Qiang, and Empress Yan were puzzled and began to inquire. Honored Heaven Exalted Hong then recounted the events in the North Pole Heaven, chuckling, "I also took advantage of Dao Brother Mu and received an IOU from him."

Everyone expressed their envy. Empress Qiang giggled, "When will Honored Heaven Exalted Mu be able to give *this* empress an IOU?"

Qin Mu laughed, "It's easily arranged."

Laughter filled the air.

Just then, a streak of light cut across the sky. Little Seven, the white cat, with its sharp eyes, let out a meow. Empress Yan quickly called out, "Divine Emperor Langxuan, wait, please wait!"

The streak of light halted, revealing Divine Emperor Langxuan. Upon seeing the two carriages, he immediately stopped and bowed, saying, "Ah, it's all of you!"

Xiaotianzun smiled, "It's quite chilly outside. Please, come inside the carriage."

Divine Emperor Langxuan was about to approach when he caught sight of Qin Mu inside the carriage. He scoffed, "I won't associate with him!" With that, he turned and headed towards Honored Heaven Exalted Hao's grand carriage.

Honored Heaven Exalted Hong quickly intervened, chuckling, "Dao Brother Mu, please don't take it to heart. He's simply like that, very direct."

Qin Mu exclaimed angrily, "The Divine Emperor always seems to dislike me! I don't know what I did to offend him!"

Everyone laughed, "You've repeatedly smashed his Langxuan Divine Palace, so it's natural he has some complaints against you. But it's a minor issue. Another day, Honored Heaven Exalted Hong will host a banquet, and you two can simply clear the air."

Qin Mu was inexplicably moved, saying, "Thank you, fellow Daoists, for your affection."

The white cat meowed once more. Everyone looked out, overjoyed, and called out loudly, "Ancestor God King, over here!"

The Ancestor God King paused his celestial light. Catching sight of Qin Mu, he instantly became enraged. "If he's here, I'm not!" he declared, then stormed into Honored Heaven Exalted Hao's grand carriage.

Qin Mu fumed, "I may have offended Divine Emperor Langxuan, but I've never offended *him*. Why does the Ancestor God King always target me?"

Everyone chuckled, "The Ancestor God King despises evil as he would an enemy; he can't tolerate even a speck of dust in his eye. Our eyes are large enough, so a few specks of dust don't bother us."

Qin Mu burst into laughter. "I confide in all of you, yet you treat me as a giant speck of dust, which makes my heart feel cold."

Empress Qiang smiled, "Honored Heaven Exalted Mu, there's no need to say more; everyone here is clear-minded and understands... Oh! Honored Heaven Exalted Gong! Daoist Gong, Daoist Gong, quickly come over here!"

Honored Heaven Exalted Gong stopped, lifted the carriage curtain, and looked around in surprise. "This carriage is full," she said, "I'll go to the other one..."

"No! Don't!"

Empress Qiang quickly sprang up and clasped her arm. "That carriage is full of smelly men," she said. "At least we have two women here; you'd definitely be uncomfortable there. Why not stay here with us sisters and chat?"

Honored Heaven Exalted Gong remained unperturbed, gently freeing her hand. "I'll stay then," she conceded. "Was it the Founding Emperor and the demoness from the Creator race who caused this mischief and damaged the Celestial Court?"

Everyone nodded. Honored Heaven Exalted Hong sighed, "That demoness and the Founding Emperor wreaked havoc, exploiting our critical weakness, almost leading to a catastrophe. It's truly detestable, so detestable!"

Qin Mu slammed the armrest, fuming, "That old scoundrel Qin Ye and I are irreconcilable! When I see him, I'll tear him apart!"

Everyone quickly tried to calm him, "Honored Heaven Exalted Mu, calm down, calm down. He's not worth getting upset over and harming your health."

Qin Mu, still fuming, declared, "I want to spit in his face!"

The others replied, "Dao Brother Mu, everyone here understands your sentiments perfectly. There's no need to elaborate further. Calm down, please calm down."

Empress Yan, with a faint smile, said, "Just now, Honored Heaven Exalted Mu suggested that with the Ancestral Court's reappearance, everyone's interests should be equally divided. What do you all think of that?"

Everyone exchanged glances. Honored Heaven Exalted Hong chuckled, "Dao Brother Mu is quite blunt, but his point is sound. The Ancestral Court indeed holds significant benefits that must be shared. As the Honored Heaven Exalted of the Demon Race, I naturally have to consider their interests."

Empress Yan smiled, "I've seen many treasures with the ancient gods, all originating from the Ancestral Court. I admit, I felt a bit greedy and wanted some for myself, but I hadn't considered my own race. That was my mistake."

Empress Qiang complained wistfully, "His Majesty hasn't favored me with his presence in many years, so I've simply fallen in love with jewels and ornaments. I'd love to acquire some to adorn myself with."

Honored Heaven Exalted Gong remained cold and silent.

Honored Heaven Exalted Hong frowned. "If the Ancestral Court's seal were to be broken, it would be utterly disastrous for this world! It would bring about a calamity that could end the world! I cannot agree..."

Qin Mu gently lifted the Dragon Qilin's ear and pulled out Tiny Earth Count, who was dozing inside. He smiled, "I have a way to enter the Ancestral Court without breaking its seal, which is why I proposed an equal division of benefits. While the Ancestral Court is dangerous, keeping its dangers sealed indefinitely isn't a viable solution; it's better to remove them. As Heaven Exalted of the Celestial Alliance, we have this duty."

He nudged Tiny Earth Count. The little creature awoke and stared at him with a serious expression, clearly displeased at being disturbed.

Empress Yan and Empress Qiang looked over, their expressions a mix of surprise and delight. They chuckled, "That Earth Count fellow is terrifyingly huge, but who would have thought this little one would be so incredibly cute!"

Qin Mu smiled, "Indeed, he's very cute."

Tiny Earth Count yawned and, opening his mouth, produced a scroll.

Upon seeing the scroll, Xiaotianzun raised his left eyebrow.

Empress Qiang asked curiously, "What kind of book is that?"

"It's this little fellow's contract book."

Qin Mu explained, "I once swore brotherhood with three elder brothers. Their deaths and retirements have always filled me with deep regret. Remembering them today brings back many emotions."

He picked up the contract book. As he sensed its contents, his heart stirred slightly, and his gaze shifted to Xiaotianzun, whose expression remained placid.

Xiaotianzun also sensed Qin Mu's awareness of him through the scroll. He said, "I'll consider it carefully. Honored Heaven Exalted Mu's proposal isn't entirely without merit. Let's divide the profits equally then."

As Qin Mu sensed the contents of the contract, his mind was suddenly shaken, and his expression turned incredibly peculiar.

Xiaotianzun was indeed the Ancient God Heavenly Emperor, but when he sensed the identity of the second sworn brother, it wasn't Honored Heaven Exalted Hong, as he had surmised!

Years ago, he had sworn brotherhood with Creator Luo Xiao, Da Hong, and Ancient Xiao. The vow to die on the same day, month, and year had been sealed by Tiny Earth Count as a solemn oath contract.

Qin Mu only dared to take out this Book of Oaths and use it to threaten the Ancient God Heavenly Emperor and the Grand Emperor when Honored Heaven Exalted Gong was present.

However, aside from the deceased Luo Xiao and himself, he could confirm that Xiaotianzun was indeed the Heavenly Emperor. Yet, the Grand Emperor was not Honored Heaven Exalted Hong!

He slowly raised his head, his gaze landing on Empress Qiang's face across from him, where she was chatting and laughing with Honored Heaven Exalted Gong.

Empress Qiang let out a soft giggle. "Honored Heaven Exalted Mu, you're looking at me with such sly eyes," she teased. "Be careful, His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor might have your head!" She then burst into more laughter.

Qin Mu's expression became incredibly strange. "Son of a b*tch..."

Xiaotianzun followed Qin Mu's gaze to Empress Qiang, and his own face also contorted into an incredibly strange expression, realizing the same thought as Qin Mu: "Son of a b*tch!"

Qin Mu hurriedly rolled up the Book of Oaths, shoved it into Tiny Earth Count's mouth, and then tucked Tiny Earth Count back into the Dragon Qilin's ear, his heart pounding wildly.

"Son of a b*tch, truly a son of a b*tch... Ugh, no, I shouldn't swear!"

His mind was in utter turmoil. He recalled the time when he had inhabited the Heavenly Emperor's physical body in the Celestial Court, and Empress Qiang had alluringly lain in his palm, tempting him. Remembering it now filled him with both dread and a profound sense of oddity.

"Son of a b*tch, the Grand Emperor is Empress Qiang. So then, who *is* this Honored Heaven Exalted Hong?"

He turned to look at Honored Heaven Exalted Hong, who regarded him with a benevolent smile and chuckled, "Honored Heaven Exalted Mu, you still owe me a favor, you know."