1147 Sixth Court Meeting
Before removing his gaze from the Western Continent, Wang Wei checked on Feng Heng. As expected, the monk was condensing his first-level Golden Body of Merit. With Buddhism spread throughout the lower dimension, he had the merit for such an achievement.
'He might even achieve the second level before ascending,' Wang Wei thought before checking on everyone else. The only thing to notice was that the Five Element Balance Palace and the Taiyi Profound Gate had been focusing their efforts on the Celestial Harmony World, which made sense since it was a pure Taoism Heaven Will. With the rise of Buddhism, they needed to do something, or they would become obsolete.
'If Supreme Unity weren't such a bastard, I would have helped you balance out the spread of Buddhism,' Wang Wei thought before shaking his head. Supreme Unity might be indifferent to the current state of Taoism, but that would not change the fact he was deeply connected or engrained with it.
Wang Wei summoned Wang Qi.
"Sect master."
"When is your next trip?"
"It should be soon." Many worlds were a little wary of this deal, so they did not send their best during the previous voyage, so their benefit was mainly from the sheer number. But this time, many people knew the benefits and were prepared to send some of their best sealed heaven-chosen.
"Do it now, and once you're there, ask them specifically for an Infatuation Flower or a Yin-Yang Flower. If they don't have it, try to find it yourself - even contact the sect if need be."
"Don't worry, sect master. You can always count on me."
"I know. And as I promised, once this is over, you'll have one of the Eternal Powerhouse Spots."
Wang Qi's eyes lit up in excitement. His job might look easy, but every time he ascended, he risked his life. An accident could happen at any time in the upper dimension, and based on the scale, even Wang Wei may not be able to save him.
Wang Qi left, and Wang Wei summoned the leaders of the Innate Demon Gods. He had never met them in an official capacity and thought this was a perfect opportunity to welcome them. He thanked them for their services during the war and asked how they were adapting to the world. The meeting lasted a few hours, and Wang Wei displayed his charm and charisma as a leader.
Once they left, he closed his eyes, waiting for the meeting time. His grandfather tried to come to see him, but he left to see Li Jun to hide from him. So, the old man had already caught the situation, and Yu Yan had to tell him the truth. His reaction was as expected - he was angry. He almost made a scene before the court had it not been for Wang Tian to talk him out of it. In other words, his majesty, the Heavenly Emperor, averted another family scandal after what happened to his mother.
The meeting's date arrived, and everyone arrived on time. Even Feng Heng sent in a projection to attend. Everyone immediately noticed Wang Wei's new temperament, and some people did not hide their gossip, making him speechless.
Wang Wei raised his hand to stop these people from chattering: "We have a lot of work to do, apparently. So, let's get down to business, starting from the most crucial to the least. Where are the ambassadors?"
A beautiful woman with long brown hair, long legs on the side of her cut hanfu, and cupped hands led a group of five people. "I am Hua Long. On behalf of the Central Region Alliance, I salute you, the Heavenly Emperor of Virtue." She bowed deeply, followed by the others.
"Heavenly Emperor of Virtue? That's a name I've never heard of."
"Your majesty, people no longer refer to you as the First Heavenly Emperor but by this new title," one of the ministers explained.
"Hmm, is that so? Then, why didn't they just call me the Supreme Heavenly Emperor? It's direct and very fitting."
No one answered him, and some people looked awkwardly at each other.
"I see," Wang Wei uttered. "That name is too powerful and domineering, and some refuse to accept it. So, instead, they put in a [virtuous] title to put me in a box and force me to act in a certain way that fits that title. And if I don't, they have justifiable cause to ruin my reputation.
"I'm guessing whoever suggested that name was definitely a scholar used to using morality to restrain other Emperors or rulers."
Hua Long was calm, but not everyone she brought could remain calm under such an atmosphere, so a few had bright red faces. Meanwhile, the court ministers looked at these ambassadors with a sneer. They knew what kind of person their leader was, and it was truly the biggest joke to think of them for being able to use rules and morality to restrain that man.
"So, who is the scholar?" Wang Wei asked toward the ambassadors, but somehow immediately changed his mind. "Forget it. Such a person is not significant enough for me to remember their name. Regardless, I like the name; it should serve its purpose in times like this."
'This man...has no regard for any rules,' Hua Long thought. 'He will use that title for his benefit; when needed, he will instantly abandon it and become a tyrant, and he will not hesitate in the slightest.'
"What brings you here to see me?" Wang Wei asked.
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