Mirrored Immortal Realm, the pivotal location of the Dao Court.

Boundless purple clouds and auspicious light lifted the grand and magnificent palatial complex, with towering and majestic jade towers stretching endlessly. The twelve suns and thirty-six moons alternated in illuminating the high heavens, yet the bright sunlight did not feel overly scorching. The golden radiance enveloped the vast palaces, and countless auspicious lights shone brightly. The dense heavenly merits and purple aura continuously descended from the depths of the void, gathering in the central region of this star domain.

Over the years, the accumulation of fortune in the Dao Court had reached a terrifying level, subtly surpassing those legendary ancient super sects, elevating it to the new foremost immortal sanctuary. This was a consensus recognized by various forces in the Great Void starry sky in recent years.

However, with the advent of the demonic tribulation, the situation in the Great Void starry sky had undergone dramatic changes, and the course of destiny had quietly shifted.

In the resplendent hall, three grand thrones were arranged in a triangular formation. Two of the thrones were occupied by imposing and inscrutable figures, shrouded in a faint purple mist, with profound and distant Dao Rhymes permeating the surroundings.

They were the Xuan Yin Emperor and the Wei De Emperor of the Dao Court.

On the third throne sat the Qinghuan Emperor, one of the three giants of the Dao Court. Though her graceful and dignified figure was present, it was clear to those with Quasi Holy Emperor cultivation that she was merely a projection, as her true self was not present.

Ever since Qinghuan Emperor took her daughter to the Main Altar of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, she had adopted this routine, sending only a projection to attend the pivotal meetings of the Dao Court.

“Qinghuan, are you determined to abandon the core interests of the Dao Court and ally with those other factions?” Wei De Emperor’s voice echoed in the hall.

Qinghuan Emperor smiled, “Wei De, why say such things? I am originally a woman and come from the Goddess Sect, so it’s natural for me to be closer to those female Dao Lineages. Now that they support me, staying there a bit longer shouldn’t be an issue, right?”

“When you two went on your adventures seeking immortal opportunities, didn’t you often stay away for years? Xuan Yin, didn’t you chase a rare innate beast in the chaos of the vast void for over two hundred years? Did I ever object?”

It was common for Quasi Holy Emperors to be away for various reasons or to go into closed-door cultivation, leaving a projection to handle daily affairs. Thus, Wei De Emperor’s questioning was unfounded.

Xuan Yin Emperor coughed lightly, “If you are just closer to them, it’s fine. But I heard you have transferred most of your elite forces and vast resources to Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. This can’t be explained by mere closeness, can it?”

“Don’t forget the demonic tribulation. The territories you are responsible for are vast and prosperous, with countless mortal citizens. They cannot be neglected.”

Each of the three Emperors of the Dao Court had their own territories to govern, and Qinghuan Emperor’s territories were as vast as several Supreme Dao Lineages combined.

Qinghuan Emperor replied indifferently, “Since you know my actions, you should also know that those who left have returned and are performing their duties, keeping the territories secure.”

“During the two rounds of demonic tribulations, my territories remained peaceful. Any attacks by the Magic Clan progeny were swiftly dealt with. This is a fact, right?”

As one of the three giants of the Dao Court, Qinghuan Emperor believed she had not neglected her duties and had no guilt towards the Dao Court.

As for forming alliances and marriages with other Dao Lineages, this was common practice.

“Qinghuan, what you said is true,” Wei De Emperor said with a smile, “But there’s one thing I don’t understand. Your elites went out and returned with breakthroughs in their cultivation. This isn’t a rare occurrence but happened to thousands of female immortals. This is unusual, right?”

“And some of your heavily injured Taiyi and Daluo-level experts have reappeared recently. Have their injuries healed?”

Initially, the two Emperors didn’t believe this news and verified it through various secret channels before confirming it.

Moreover, similar cases appeared in Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, Goddess Sect, Lu Hua Palace, and Qingqiu Hall, indicating a qualitative leap in their high-end combat power, surpassing the factions of Xuan Yin and Wei De Emperors.

Their conclusion was that Qinghuan Emperor and her allies had found a special opportunity that allowed tens of thousands of female immortals to break through and heal their injuries.

Qinghuan Emperor was silent for a moment before asking, “What do you want?”

She wasn’t surprised that the two Emperors knew about this. Their intelligence networks were not for nothing, and it was only a matter of time before such a significant change was noticed.

Wei De Emperor’s voice was low, “We need that opportunity too. Qinghuan, can you share it with us for the sake of the Dao Court? Name your terms.”

Whether it was a divine ability or a rare innate treasure, the two Emperors felt they had to persuade Qinghuan Emperor to share it.

Otherwise, the female Dao Lineages would completely overshadow the male ones, including the Dao Court.

Seeing Qinghuan Emperor’s silence, Xuan Yin Emperor spoke, “Qinghuan, our voices represent the will and authority of the Dao Court. As long as the Dao Court continues to grow, it will dominate the Great Void starry sky for millions of years. All Dao Lineages will eventually submit to us!”

“So, I don’t see why you would abandon the Dao Court’s interests for other alliances. What do you think?”

Qinghuan Emperor replied calmly, “Sharing the opportunity is impossible. Even if I agreed, the other four wouldn’t. Can you persuade them?”

“Them?” Wei De Emperor was momentarily stunned before realizing, “So the four female Emperors are indeed united. But we only need to bring in two more allies to suppress them, right?”

With the three Dao Court Emperors, Xuan Yin and Wei De could each find a Quasi Holy Emperor to help, making five against four.

Qinghuan Emperor smiled, “If you decide to clash with them, I won’t stand with the Dao Court. My only daughter is married into Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. I can’t help you suppress them.”

The hall fell silent. The two Emperors hadn’t expected this. Xuan Yin Emperor said, “Qinghuan, think carefully. Not standing with us on such a crucial issue means what for you and the Dao Court?”

In the past, the three giants of the Dao Court had their conflicts but maintained a balance. Now, Qinghuan Emperor had different plans, which the two male Emperors hadn’t anticipated.

“Regrettably, my decision is final!”

Qinghuan Emperor’s voice remained calm, “And I advise against using force. Their foundation is beyond your imagination. Even if you bring five or six Quasi Holy Emperors, you might not suppress them!”

Wei De Emperor’s voice faltered, “What do you know?”

“I know, but I can’t tell you!”

Qinghuan Emperor said indifferently, “From your standpoint, it’s best to pretend you don’t know. Otherwise, turning against each other will harm the Dao Court and you.”

She thought of the Origin Star Palace. If the Dao Court’s two Emperors brought allies, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace might reveal Qing Muling’s origins and ally with the Origin Star Palace.

With the Ice Toad Emperor and Dongfang Zhihan joining, the Dao Court would gain nothing, leading to mutual destruction and benefiting the Heavenly Human Clan or the Magic Clan.

Wei De Emperor was silent for a long time before saying, “Qinghuan, this puts us in a difficult position. The Dao Court’s glory of millions of years cannot end with us.”

They had to try. Such a heavenly opportunity couldn’t be given up easily.

Qinghuan Emperor asked, “Must we resort to conflict? Can’t we negotiate? Even if you destroy them, at what cost? You might gain nothing after billions of lives are lost!”

“Negotiate? Aren’t we negotiating now?”

Xuan Yin Emperor said, “If we can share the opportunity through exchange, why fight? But if they refuse, we have no choice!”

Wei De Emperor added, “Indeed, if they share the opportunity, any terms can be discussed. Whether ally or enemy, it’s up to them.”

Qinghuan Emperor pondered and finally nodded, “Fine, give me some time. I’ll discuss with them and give you a satisfactory answer.”

Xuan Yin Emperor nodded, “That’s good. This matter is significant. Please decide quickly and don’t keep us waiting.”

…

Main Altar of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.

These days, the Ascension Platform atop Yunji Peak was filled with thunder, with thick tribulation clouds gathering and dispersing repeatedly.

The surrounding mountains and plains were filled with massive craters, hundreds of miles wide and dozens of miles deep, their walls fused into dark glass by intense heat, still steaming and forming shimmering lakes with the rain.

At the edge of the Ascension Platform, Qing Muling, dressed in splendid attire and shrouded in auspicious light, stood by the railing, gazing at the dissipating black clouds and the calming winds, with the thunder still echoing in his Divine Soul.

On the platform, the powerful auras of 150 Taiyi Golden Immortals soared, as the female immortals joyfully adapted to their new realm.

In Qing Muling’s sea of consciousness, the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus was covered in deep purple lightning, containing a terrifying power that could annihilate the Divine Souls of Taiyi Golden Immortals.

The tribulation of Taiyi Golden Immortals was beyond ordinary immortals’ imagination, with few surviving to the end. Most failed and turned to ashes.

But with Qing Muling’s unique presence, the tribulation’s power was greatly reduced, giving even those with lesser talents the confidence to attempt it.

With Qing Muling’s fortune, he could protect 150 peak Golden Immortals at a time, with the tribulation lasting three days. Thus, every three days, the sect would gain 150 new Taiyi Golden Immortals.

In any Dao Lineage, including the Dao Court, Taiyi Golden Immortals were high-end strategic forces, their numbers a key measure of a sect’s strength.

Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had over 3,000 peak Golden Immortals, who had been holding back due to the fear of tribulation. With Qing Muling’s protection, they succeeded one batch after another, boosting the sect’s fortune and strategic power.

After two months, when all the Golden Immortals of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had crossed the tribulation, it was the turn of the other four female Dao Lineages.

This was a pre-agreed condition: Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace’s female cultivators would go first, followed by the other Dao Lineages, except for those with urgent needs due to expiring lifespans.