When the Permanent Directors of the Heavenly Dao Committee, such as The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Di Jun, Wang Shu, and Fu Xi, arrived together, the three thousand prayer mats were fully occupied.

"Boom!"

Hao Tian slowly closed the doors of the Purple Cloud Palace.

Within the entire palace, there was an instant descent into a solemn and respectful silence, as all the deities held their breaths and focused their gaze on the cloud bed Dao platform at the highest point, waiting quietly for the appearance of today's speaker.

Buzz—!!!

At that moment, the entire Purple Cloud Palace trembled slightly.

A presence filled with supreme majesty, accompanied by a faintly familiar and nostalgic gentleness, appeared without any warning on the cloud bed Dao platform!

A figure dressed in a mysterious emperor robe embroidered with patterns of the sun, moon, stars, mountains, and rivers appeared.

The person wore a twelve-tassel Heavenly Crown, symbolizing the supreme authority of the Three Realms. Although their face remained shrouded in mist, their upright posture and awe-inspiring demeanor left a deep impression on the gods.

"Your Majesty!!!"

"Pangu's axe, it's truly the Holy Heavenly Emperor! Has he emerged from seclusion?"

"Welcome, Holy Heavenly Emperor!!"

Once they recognized the familiar yet imposing figure on the platform.

The entire Purple Cloud Palace instantly erupted in cheers and exclamations, more fervent and sincere than ever before!

Most of the divine beings almost simultaneously rose from their prayer mats, their faces filled with astonished joy and heartfelt excitement, and deeply bowed towards Xuanqing, their devotion and respect abundantly clear!

They truly felt joyous, even ecstatic!

Since the Holy Heavenly Emperor Xuanqing announced his withdrawal from the throne and passed the position to Di Jun, news about him had become increasingly rare throughout the Primordial Universe.

Most divine beings only heard that after his withdrawal, the Holy Emperor immediately chose to go into seclusion to pursue the Realm of Taiyi and Daluo.

Possibly even the legendary "Eternal" Realm comparable to the Great God Pangu.

And so the seclusion lasted for tens of thousands of years, with no news emerging.

Although during this period, there were some "unverified" reports about the Holy Heavenly Emperor.

For instance, some deities firmly declared they had seen a mysterious "Black Shop" owner in the most prosperous Heavenly Market whose aura was strikingly similar to that of the Holy Emperor.

Yet oddly, even when speaking directly with the store manager or purchasing various incredible "goods" from them.

They would invariably be affected by the unfathomable power of that person's Da Luo Dao Fruit, later overlooking information suggesting they might be the former Heavenly Emperor.

Only considering them a reclusive expert of peculiar temperament and considerable power.

Even during the "friendly spar" on Golden Court Mountain, where Xuanqing and Taishang "invited" Fu Xi to come forth.

Apart from those in the Realm of Taiyi, unaffected like Fu Xi and Daoist Lord Yu Chen.

The other core members of the Ten Directions Divine Hall merely took Xuanqing to be the enigmatic and severe Dark Star Jidu Venerable.

Fully overlooking that the Dark Star Jidu Venerable was also the Holy Emperor who had once led the Primordial Universe to glory, with immeasurable merit!

In time, nearly all Primordial Divine Beings had come to accept a fact:

Namely, that after withdrawing, the Holy Emperor had entirely retreated from the power center of the Primordial, wholly dedicating himself to the ultimate pursuit of his Great Dao path.

Leading many deities to speculate that perhaps only when he truly broke through to that supreme and eternal realm would he reappear to the world.

Yet now, at this third assembly of the Purple Cloud Palace, at this critical moment concerning the Primordial's future direction, they unexpectedly saw the Holy Emperor once more.

How could they not feel immense joy and excitement?!

Especially as Xuanqing, at this moment, exuded a presence.

Though still gentle and restrained, its core contained an oppression even greater than before he withdrew, like an abyss, immeasurable!

The seasoned Da Luo beings present, upon sensing this aura, had their hearts stirred, almost certain—

The Holy Heavenly Emperor, his majesty, might indeed have successfully broken through to that legendary "Realm of Taiyi Da Luo"!

This not only signified that the Primordial Universe now had another "Stabilizing Needle" capable of suppressing all turmoil.

It also meant that the Holy Emperor's path was correct!

They could follow the Holy Emperor's path and continue forward!

This brought immense encouragement to everyone, no doubt.

"Fellow Daoists, no need for formalities, please be seated," Xuanqing's voice remained gentle yet filled with reassuring strength.

He slowly raised his hand, signaling the gods to sit, while calmly glancing over each of the emotionally charged peers.

Finally, his gaze settled on Di Jun, the newly appointed Heavenly Emperor, who had risen to pay his respects, and a hint of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

"Daoist, as the new Heavenly Emperor, you have done very well over the years." Xuanqing's praise was brief but carried enough weight to move any emperor.

"I dare not claim your majesty's praise! All that I have done is to adhere faithfully to the policies you established in the past, not daring to overstep in the slightest. The state of affairs in the Primordial today is entirely due to your legacy!" Di Jun quickly bowed, responding humbly.

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