This primordial world is not serious!

Chapter 946 - 469: Houtu Gives In Again; Creating a Side Account for Primordial? (Part 3)

"And today, I will formally leave the Heavenly Emperor Palace and transfer all governmental affairs of the Heavenly Realm to the Heavenly Dao Committee for self-governance."

"Empress..."

Kunpeng looked at Chang Xi, who was determined to leave without the slightest hint of reluctance in her tone, and couldn't help but let out a sigh full of helplessness.

"You don't have to leave so hastily."

"After all, the new Heavenly Emperor is still undergoing reincarnation and hasn't returned to position yet. You have plenty of time."

Chang Xi slowly shook her head.

"Right after that brutal war ended, I already wanted to lead the remnants of the Demon Clan and abdicate."

"Only for the stability of the entire Three Realms' order did I temporarily take the authority and linger on the Heavenly Emperor's throne for a few more days."

"Now, the time is ripe, and I will no longer stay."

After saying this, Chang Xi slowly rose from the Heavenly Emperor's Throne, which symbolized supreme authority.

She held an Emperor Seal in her hand and walked step by step to Kunpeng.

"The Heavenly Dao Mirror and Investiture of the Gods are supreme treasures that suppress Qi Fortune in the Heavenly Court and should remain in the Heavenly Emperor Palace."

"And this Heavenly Emperor Seal is essential for issuing governmental orders of the Heavenly Court, you can take it to the Government Hall and hand it over to the committee for joint governance."

At these words, Kunpeng's eyes widened.

He was about to speak when Chang Xi took out the River Map and Luo Book from her sleeve and handed them to Kunpeng.

She continued, "Demon Master, this Spiritual Treasure represents the ultimate control over the All Heaven Star Formation."

"Since I've decided to leave, this item will be entrusted to you, Demon Master, and you don't need to hand it over to the Government Hall."

"Once the new Heavenly Emperor returns after trials, you may pass it to them."

Kunpeng looked at the two powerful artifacts entrusted to him, with a complex expression across his face.

"Empress! What virtue or capability does this humble servant possess to dare take charge of these significant items?!"

"Why not?"

Chang Xi looked at him and spoke with extreme solemnity:

"Demon Master, do not underestimate yourself."

"When the Emperor of Heaven was still in position, he often praised your loyalty and talent to me, mentioning numerous times that you were a person worthy of being entrusted with heavy responsibilities."

"Now our Demon Clan's era is ending, and the old colleagues who chose to retreat, we hope that you, Demon Master, can look after them a bit more in the future."

Kunpeng looked at the Heavenly Emperor Seal and River Map and Luo Book now in his hands, his mood turning quite complicated.

At the fall of the Immortal Court, Yaochi Golden Mother saw him as the Immortal Dao's last loyalist and entrusted him with the Immortal Emperor's Seal.

And now, with the transition in the Heavenly Court, Empress Chang Xi similarly sees him as the most reliable individual, handing over the Heavenly Emperor Seal and River Map and Luo Book to him.

[Is it possible... that I, Kunpeng, really seem to be a person of great loyalty and wisdom in others' eyes?]

Kunpeng, at that moment, fell into deep self-doubt.

Heaven forgive me!

Back in the Immortal Court, it wasn't that he didn't want to change sides, but he simply had no path to do so!

And during the Witch-Demon War, Kunpeng chose to fight because he felt the Heavenly Court side stood no chance of losing.

Who could have thought it would eventually result in such a devastating draw?

To be honest, Kunpeng truly doesn't consider himself a so-called loyal minister.

He went to the Immortal Court for the Great Dao and also came to the Heavenly Court for the Great Dao.

Yet in the end, somehow, he became universally acknowledged as a veteran of two dynasties, a paragon of loyalty and righteousness across the Three Realms?

Eventually, after intense internal struggle, Kunpeng stepped forward, gripping the two symbols of supreme authority.

"This humble servant accepts the decree!"

Thus, Kunpeng seamlessly became the only being within the Primordial True Realm carrying both the Immortal Court and Heavenly Court's Emperor Seals.

Of course, unlike the Immortal Emperor's Seal, which is yet to find a suitable successor, the Heavenly Emperor Seal already has a clear heir.

Furthermore, Kunpeng was not receiving the Heavenly Emperor Seal as an individual but on behalf of the Government Hall of the Heavenly Dao Committee.

Empress Chang Xi transferred all governmental affairs of the Heavenly Court to the Heavenly Dao Committee for self-governance.

Yet the committee's decisions must be finalized and executed in the Government Hall.

This means whoever is on duty in the Government Hall can, during their term, legitimately wield and comprehend the Heavenly Emperor Seal!

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When Kunpeng returned to the Government Hall with the Heavenly Emperor Seal and River Map and Luo Book, he shared the news of the sealed Heavenly Emperor Palace, the Empress's departure, and the transfer of power with his colleagues.

The entire hall fell into prolonged silence after hearing this.

After a long while, the always outspoken Lord Wenqu broke the silence.

"Empress leaves without any attachment to her position, walking away with such grace."

He looked at the Heavenly Emperor Seal on the table, still exuding supreme majesty, and couldn't help but sigh with deep admiration and respect.

"This act truly carries the legacy of the Holy Heavenly Emperor!"

His words immediately resonated with all the holy beings present.

For the Heavenly Emperor's throne holds great significance to the Primordial True Realm.

It represents not only supreme power and status.