Chapter 100

Heavenly Realm, the Heavenly Court.

Since the Queen Mother of the West returned, she has been recuperating in the inner palace, still suffering from the severe injuries sustained in the previous battle.

The daily affairs of the Heavenly Court were thus entrusted to DIng Yue, as he was the Great Immortal, and none of the others held a higher position, making him the leader.

The news of the Great Heavenly Sovereign's reincarnation and tribulation spread like wildfire, causing a stir throughout the three realms. After all, it was not a secret, and with such a significant event, who could remain unaware?

However, the main focus in the three realms was still on the shocking great battle that had taken place. Although it originated from the human race, many renowned and unnamed great sages from the three realms participated, affecting a wide area. Although it was not as brutal as the war between the Witches and the Divine Beasts, it still left the cultivators of the three realms in awe.

The famous Ancestor Witch Di Jiang's demise was truly breathtaking, as he was once the dominant force on the earth, surviving the great calamity of the Witches and Divine Beasts, only to fall at this moment, causing much sighing. It would have been better if he had fallen during the Witch and Divine Beast era.

In comparison, the news of the Great Heavenly Sovereign's demise seemed insignificant, like a small witch facing a great one. Although the Great Heavenly Sovereign's demise was accompanied by heavenly retribution, causing some people to tremble inwardly.

However, within the Heavenly Court, the atmosphere of the Great Heavenly Sovereign's demise still loomed over the Heavenly Realm, making the entire realm heavy and no one dared to cause trouble at this time.

In the Forbidden Heaven, the Immortal Palace.

Ding Yue opened his eyes, which had been closed for ten years, and a sharp light flashed, illuminating the somewhat dim palace.

In the previous battle, Ding Yue was also severely injured. Although he had been recuperating for ten years, he had only stabilized his injuries, far from full recovery.

Not just Ding Yue, the current three realms were all in a similar state. The previous battle had a wide impact, making the three realms quiet for the past ten years.

"Does she want to personally take charge of the Heavenly Court?"

Ding Yue pondered, guessing the purpose of the Queen Mother of the West's gathering of the immortals.

But then, Ding Yue dismissed this thought, deciding not to dwell on it. Whatever she did, it should not affect him.

Moreover, recuperation was still the priority, not just for his avatar but also for his true self.

In the Lingxiao Palace.

With a loud rumble, the long-closed Lingxiao Palace finally opened, its light flowing, unchanged from before.

The Four Great Immortals, the Ten Immortal Lords, the Four Sea Dragon Kings, the Five Ghost Emperors, the Ten Yama Kings, and many other immortals entered the palace one by one.

In the depths of the palace, the Queen Mother of the West had been waiting, her body radiating divine light, appearing as if shrouded in a mist, making her true appearance unclear.

After the immortals entered, they all bowed and stood still, silent.

"The Great Heavenly Sovereign has fallen, and I believe all of you know this. Today, I have gathered you all to inform you that I have decided to personally enter the tribulation, to transcend with the Great Heavenly Sovereign."

The Queen Mother of the West's voice was somewhat cold, delivering a shocking announcement.

Immediately, the immortals below were startled. This was a significant event. Was the Heavenly Court to be left unattended?

Immediately, an immortal stepped forward, presenting a series of reasons and righteousness to try to dissuade the Queen Mother of the West.

Ding Yue, standing at the head, also moved his gaze, looking at the Queen Mother of the West with a hint of admiration.

Of course, there were also those who remained calm, their expressions unchanged. What puzzled many was that the Great Heavenly Sovereign's confidant, Tai Bai Jin Xing, remained silent, indicating he had known beforehand.

"I have made my decision, and I do not wish to hear more. However, the three realms cannot be left in chaos. Therefore, I have some matters to entrust to you all," the Queen Mother of the West said.

Immediately, the immortals below stopped, their eyes flashing, their minds racing. With the Great Heavenly Sovereign and the Queen Mother of the West entering the tribulation, they would not return for a long time. Who would hold the power in the Heavenly Realm during this period?

Immediately, many eyes turned to Ding Yue.

Ding Yue, however, kept his gaze lowered, showing no emotion.

"The Great Immortal has great virtue and clear rewards and punishments. From now on, the affairs of the Heavenly Court will be handled by the Great Immortal."

As the Queen Mother of the West's words fell, the immortals were not surprised. If it were anyone else, they might not have been able to command the Great Immortal.

Only the Southern Pole Immortal's eyes flickered slightly, his expression somewhat gloomy, though he did not show it.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Ding Yue stepped forward, bowed, and said.

From that moment on, the power of the Heavenly Court was temporarily in Ding Yue's hands.

Next, the Queen Mother of the West entrusted some other matters, but they were relatively minor. Afterward, the immortals left.

But Ding Yue remained.

"Great Immortal, after I enter the tribulation, the Lingxiao Palace and the Central Heavenly Palace area will be sealed. I wish to appoint the Giant Spirit God as the commander of the Heavenly Army, responsible for guarding the Lingxiao Palace and the Central Heavenly Palace. What do you think?" the Queen Mother of the West said.

Ding Yue naturally agreed, saying, "I accept the order and will form a elite force to guard the Central Palace."

The Queen Mother of the West nodded, satisfied with Ding Yue's attitude.

To be honest, Ding Yue had always been very disciplined in the Heavenly Court, showing great respect to the Great Heavenly Sovereign and the Queen Mother of the West, without the arrogance of other sages' disciples. Therefore, the Great Heavenly Sovereign had always valued Ding Yue, and the title of Great Immortal was not easily given.

The Queen Mother of the West entrusted a few more matters, finally saying, "Great Immortal, I entrust the Heavenly Court to you. I hope you do not disappoint me."

"Yes."

Ding Yue then left. As soon as he stepped out, the Lingxiao Palace rumbled and closed. The Queen Mother of the West's injuries were not yet healed, and even entering the tribulation would take many years.

Returning to the Forbidden Heaven, Ding Yue saw that the immortals of the three realms were still waiting, not having left, except for the disciples of the Chongtian Sect.

Having just taken power, he naturally had to address the situation.

To be honest, so many immortals had never gathered in Ding Yue's Immortal Palace before, but fortunately, the palace was large enough, so there was no awkwardness.

He naturally instructed that everything should continue as usual. The current three realms, whether it was Ding Yue himself or the realms themselves, were in a state of recuperation.

After some casual conversation and tea, everyone dispersed.

Daily affairs were naturally handled by Ding Yue's thirty-six direct subordinates, all of whom were innate immortals, without any need for questions.

However, the matter of the Giant Spirit God was personally handled by Ding Yue. He issued an edict and selected a million elite troops from the millions of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to guard the Central Heavenly Palace, with the Giant Spirit God as the commander.

A hundred years later, the Central Heavenly Palace rumbled, and a brilliant light shot down to the Underworld, entering the Six Paths of Reincarnation under the protection of the Five Ghost Emperors.

The Queen Mother of the West had entered the tribulation.

After the Queen Mother of the West entered the tribulation, the entire Central Heavenly Palace area was bathed in light, and a sealing array was activated. Layers of mist enveloped the Central Heavenly Palace, making it disappear from sight.

On the outskirts, Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarded day and night.

During Ding Yue's recuperation, the Heavenly Court remained calm and orderly, but the mortal world was in constant turmoil.

Initially, Chi You's rebellion caused chaos among the human tribes, weakening the authority of the Human Emperor, leading to many tribes rebelling, either joining Chi You or declaring independence.

After all, Huang Xuan's authority was not sufficient, and there were many who were dissatisfied, not just Chi You.

With Chi You's death and the dispersion of the Jiuli army, the human realm remained chaotic. Huang Xuan was severely injured, and his army suffered heavy losses. Although Chi You was dead, Huang Xuan was also weakened and had to retreat to the capital to recuperate.

The dispersed Jiuli army continued to ravage the human realm, and Chi You's former subordinates continued to cause trouble, leaving the human realm in a dire state.

After a hundred years, Huang Xuan's army had recovered, and he began to conquer the rebellious tribes, sweeping through the land with the Holy Sword of Huang Xuan. Over several decades, he led his army to unify the human realm, subduing all opposition.

From then on, the name of the Human Emperor Huang Xuan resounded throughout the three realms.

Time passed slowly, and the three realms remained peaceful. Under Huang Xuan's leadership, the human realm flourished, developing agriculture, livestock, and military strength, steadily advancing, unstoppable.

After three generations of human emperors, the human race finally became the largest and most dominant race in the three realms, truly becoming the main characters of the world.

One day, a significant announcement spread throughout the three realms: the Witch Race, which had lived in the Six Paths of Reincarnation for countless years, had left the Underworld and migrated to the Northern Continent.

This news caused a great stir in the three realms. The Witch Race had abandoned their base in the Underworld. Why?

No one knew, but some knew that the Chengtian Xiaofa Palace, where the Empress Hou Tu once resided, had flown away, indicating that the Witch Race had lost their great support.

This caused many to have restless thoughts.

After all, when the Witch Race was dominant, they were very tyrannical, and their enemies were not few, though none were simple.

In the past, the Witch Race was powerful, and even after the great calamity, they retained some primordial energy, so people endured. But now, the decline of the Witch Race was a fact, and their numbers were few, with very few Great Immortals.

How could they not act? It was time for revenge.

Immediately, the migration of the Witch Race resulted in thousands of casualties within three days.

It may not seem like much, but considering the entire group numbered only a few tens of thousands, it was a significant loss.

But then, a roar echoed from the Eighteenth Level of Hell, scattering many who had attacked.

"Who dares to obstruct the Witch Race? When I emerge, it will be your day of death!"

The roar of a Great Witch indeed frightened many. Even the Great Heavenly Sovereign was killed, so who could they not kill?

Of course, when Ding Yue learned of this, he only paid attention, not overly concerned.

His main focus was on the now empty Underworld...

(100 chapters, it's been a tough journey, a milestone worth celebrating. Fellow readers, please recommend and collect.)