Hong Huang: I Kept Offering Poisonous Plans! Hou Tu Urged Me to Calm Down - Chapter 7

Chapter 7: The Earlier Saints Guide the Later Saints To Subdue the Fruit of Heavenly Tribulation!

Countless faces shifted from showing jealousy or envy into expressions of extreme peculiarity.

Even though everyone understood that summoning tribulations was not the intention of the one who held the Dao Fruit, it was rather the inevitable operation of the Heavenly Dao. Even though everyone knew it had nothing to do with the one who brought the tribulation, could anyone remain rational if their family or friends—or even themselves—were harmed or killed by the tribulation?

It was exceedingly difficult. One might say it was almost impossible.

Thus, the Tribulation Dao unquestionably stood in direct opposition to the entire Primordial Realm.

They could not resent the Heavenly Dao. But if there was a specific executor, then there would be a target for their hatred.

Anyone who assumed this role would inevitably bear enormous karmic consequences. This even affected the Heavenly Court of the Yao race, which had been thriving.

For the Heavenly Court of the Yao race could not refuse! It was established to govern the heavens and earth and restore order. Now, Heavenly Tribulation was also an order of the heavens and earth, perhaps even the most important one, bestowed directly by the Heavenly Dao. Could the Heavenly Court of the Yao race refuse? They even had to actively promote it, or else the foundations of the court would waver, and they would suffer a backlash from the Heavenly Dao.

In this moment, countless beings across the Primordial Realm realized this.

“I suddenly don’t feel jealous anymore!” Some sighed.

If this was the duty of the Yao race’s Heavenly Court, he was not at all envious of the benefits Emperor Jun and the others had received.

Favor from the Heavenly Dao did not guarantee survival. If one relied solely on Heavenly Dao’s favor, then why pursue cultivation at all?

The powerful figures active in this era were all born of the primordial, each one innately endowed with the Dao. Even if they had come into existence after the Heavenly Dao, they themselves and their origins were still primordial, with inherent power that preceded the Heavenly Dao. For example, Fuxi was born with Innate Yang energy, and Zhunti was born from the Primordial Bodhi Tree; they were beings of Innate origins.

They revered the Heavenly Dao because they knew its power. It was the order of the Primordial Realm and a manifestation of the Great Dao, but this did not mean they had unwavering faith in the Heavenly Dao.

As the Dao Fruit of Heavenly Tribulation suddenly descended, the influence of the Heavenly Court abruptly cut off. Many of the powerful figures and races that had wavered due to the Heavenly Court’s establishment now paused to watch. Although some still sporadically declared their allegiance to the Yao race’s Heavenly Court, the drastically reduced speed of Heavenly Dao’s bestowal of merit spoke volumes.

“How could this be!” Emperor Jun was nearly furious to the point of fainting and his expression turned extremely grim.

I thought everything was going well, but I never thought that I would be struck with an immense setback at this critical moment.

Due to the sharp reduction in merit, which did not meet the expected amount, his breakthrough progress also slowed. This time, he feared he would not reach the level of a Quasi-Saint! Emperor Jun felt a jolt in his heart.

The Dao Fruit of Heavenly Tribulation, the Dao Fruit of Heavenly Tribulation!

The many powerful figures of the Yao race’s Heavenly Court looked with complicated expressions at the Dao Fruit of Heavenly Tribulation that had descended before them. They could not refuse it; they had to administer the tribulations.

Meanwhile, in certain places, numerous powerful figures had already begun to break through. The Primordial Realm was vast, and some had sensed the tribulation, instinctively wanting to break through before the tribulation fully formed to avoid it. This led to an immediate surge in the demand for tribulations.

The Heavenly Dao quickly urged Emperor Jun and Donghuang Taiyi. Emperor Jun gritted his teeth and suddenly looked at Donghuang Taiyi.

“Second brother, I need your help!”

Donghuang Taiyi paused and looked at Emperor Jun. He understood his elder brother’s intentions. However, if he took on the role of administering tribulations, all that karma would fall on him.

Nonetheless, Emperor Jun quickly explained.

“It’s different now. Our good fortune is about to be ruined in one fell swoop. If we don’t quickly turn things around, the Heavenly Court we established will become a laughingstock! And right now, our only chance lies in this Dao Fruit of Heavenly Tribulation! The tribulation may bring ruin, but it might also bring success! If we can master the tribulation, we won’t just be a threat; we could also bestow grace!”

Donghuang Taiyi’s gaze shifted as he instantly grasped Emperor Jun’s meaning.

“Elder brother, you mean to adjust the strength of the tribulations!”

Seeing his younger brother follow his train of thought, Emperor Jun nodded enthusiastically.

“Exactly. It’s a threat, but also an opportunity!”

“If we can control the tribulation’s strength, this would actually be beneficial, as it means we could manipulate the rise and fall of immortals at will. That would be the true Heavenly Court! By then, even the Wu Clan would be no more than ants! Because all beings across the Primordial Realm, willing or not, would have to stand with us. No matter how strong, everyone has friends and family and places of vulnerability!”

“This is the greatest karmic entanglement, yet also the greatest opportunity!”

After these words, Donghuang Taiyi’s breath quickened as he fully realized the potential benefits.

Seizing the moment, Emperor Jun pressed on.

“That’s why mastering the Dao Fruit of Heavenly Tribulation is paramount. We must find a way to adjust the tribulation, which will require a certain level of cultivation from the tribulation master. You and I are the strongest in the Heavenly Court!”

“Furthermore, the Heavenly Tribulation must be under us brothers’ control!”

As he spoke, Emperor Jun looked at the tempted but still hesitant Donghuang Taiyi. He clenched his teeth, flicked his sleeve, and offered all his merit to Donghuang Taiyi.

“For the sake of the grand plan, I will sacrifice this merit to help you reach Quasi-Saint first! The earlier saints guide the later saints!”

No amount of persuasion could compare to tangible benefits.

The substantial merit from Emperor Jun finally moved Donghuang Taiyi to agree.

He had already been swayed, but he wasn’t a fool. The Heavenly Tribulation was too significant for the Heavenly Dao to allow easy manipulation. He might not achieve his elder brother’s vision.

However, with the merit Emperor Jun provided, though the previous decline in merit was insufficient to elevate both to Quasi-Saint, focusing it on one person made it achievable.

He would become a Quasi-Saint, so why not!

With the Heavenly Tribulation newly established and no one to command it yet, how could it contend with a Quasi-Saint?

Immediately, Donghuang Taiyi strode forward and took the six Dao Fruits of Heavenly Tribulation and swallowed them all in one go.

Then, he absorbed a great amount of Heavenly Dao merit.

He was determined to break through to Quasi-Saint and simultaneously subdue the Dao Fruit of Heavenly Tribulation!