40: Newcomers: Zhang Chulan, Ye Xiu, Ying Zheng!

The Ten Thousand Dragon Emperor was torn within. Ultimately, his desire for longevity outweighed his dignity as an Ancient Emperor. He separated a wisp of Divine Thought and cautiously extended it from the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, transforming into a tiny speck of light. He sent an incredibly humble message toward the white-clothed figure at the center of the Universe.

“The greatest emperor of all ages, Wushi Great Emperor, is above. The Primordial Dragon Clan is willing to submit to the Heavenly Court. We shall guard the Northern Plains for the Heavenly Emperor and obey your commands, even unto ten thousand deaths!”

This Divine Thought was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves.

The Lord of the Divine Ruins followed closely behind: “The lineage of the God Ruins is willing to be the Heavenly Emperor's vanguard, offering all our foundations, only seeking a place within the Heavenly Court!”

The Ancient Emperor of Fire Qilin Cave: “Huo Lin'er is willing to pull the Heavenly Emperor's carriage and offer the Qilin Undead Medicine to congratulate the reconstruction of the Heavenly Court!”

The Sea of Reincarnation, Blood Phoenix Mountain... one after another, the Dominators of the Life Forbidden Zones, who once stood high above and viewed all living beings as mere straw dogs, now scrambled to lower their noble heads, offering their loyalty to the Wushi Great Emperor.

They gambled that the Wushi Great Emperor's goal was the Immortal Realm and that he would disdain these 'Mortal' ants. As long as they could cling to this thickest of thighs, they might be able to get a sip of the soup or a ticket to the Strange World when the Wushi Great Emperor 'ascended' in the future.

This scene left all living beings in the Universe dumbfounded.

The Supreme of the Forbidden Zones, voluntarily surrendering!

How farcical and yet how shocking a scene this was!

The Wushi Great Emperor looked at these Divine Thoughts of loyalty coming from all directions, a faint curve appearing at the corner of his mouth.

Everything was under control.

He needed helpers to manage this vast Universe, to gather resources, and to prepare for the eventual total resolution of Emperor Zun and even the expedition to the Immortal Realm. These Supremes, although trash, were barely qualified to be used as thugs and stewards.

“Granted.”

He uttered only a single word.

But to those Supremes, this single word was nothing short of heavenly music! They knew they had gambled correctly!

At this historic moment, as the Wushi Great Emperor declared the reconstruction of the Heavenly Court, overawed all ages, and accepted the homage of the Forbidden Zones, a new notification sounded in his mind from the Chat Group.

【Ding! Detected that the Group Master has established the 'Heavenly Court,' awing the heavens. Group energy has increased significantly. Starting random invitation of new members...】

【Ding! 'Little Martial Uncle of Longhu Mountain' has joined the chat!】

【Ding! 'Dont Laugh, My Lord' has joined the chat!】

【Ding! 'Ancestral Dragon' has joined the chat!】

Three consecutive notification tones caused the group members, who were originally focused on their cultivation, to be stunned for a moment.

Newcomers? And three at once?

【Black Emperor】: “Woof? Newcomers? Come out quickly and pay respects to this Emperor! This Emperor is the number one Divine Beast under the Heavenly Emperor and a veteran of the Heavenly Court!”

【Xiao Yan】: “Welcome, newcomers. (I wonder how strong these three are, maybe I can fleece them for some benefits...)”

【Luo Feng】: “Newcomers, please read the group announcement first; it will help you understand the current situation.”

Meanwhile, in three different worlds, three different people were plunged into unprecedented shock... Longhu Mountain, the back mountain of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

A young man who looked somewhat lazy, dressed casually, but with eyes that occasionally flashed with a hint of sharp light, was lying bored on the grass looking at his phone.

“Sigh, I don't know where Bao'er ran off to again. Life on this mountain is so boring it hurts...”

His name was Zhang Chulan. In the eyes of outsiders, he was an ordinary college student, but in reality, he was an Outcast who possessed the 'Origin of Qi Armor' technique.

Just then, a mechanical voice suddenly rang in his head.

【'Little Martial Uncle of Longhu Mountain' has joined the chat!】

Zhang Chulan jolted and sat up abruptly, looking around in terror.

“Who? Who's speaking? A hallucination?”

Immediately after, an ancient-looking chat interface appeared directly in his mind.

Looking at the nicknames inside like 'Black Emperor,' 'Xiao Yan,' and 'Wushi Great Emperor,' which were bursting with chuunibyou vibes, Zhang Chulan's face turned green.

“Holy crap! Is this some new type of virus? Directly invading the brain? Or is it some company's holographic projection technology using me as an experiment?”

Seeing the welcome message from the Black Emperor, his eyes darted around, and he immediately switched to his 'Shameless' mode.

【Little Martial Uncle of Longhu Mountain】: “Ah? Hello, big shots. I... I'm just an ordinary person. I don't know how I got in. Is there some mistake? I'll leave right now, I won't disturb you big shots while you Cultivate!”

Play the weakling first; survival is the priority!

...H City, Xingxin Internet Cafe.

A young man with a cigarette in his mouth, fingers flying across the keyboard, whose character 'Dont Laugh, My Lord' was jumping around with a Myriad Manifestation Umbrella on the screen, suddenly paused.

“Hmm?” Ye Xiu frowned slightly.

He also had an extra Chat Group in his head.

【Dont Laugh, My Lord】: “Oh? This interface is made quite retro. Newbie gift pack? Are there any Orange Weapons?”

He immediately voiced his question, completely treating this as a novel game or a cheat.

【Black Emperor】: “Orange Weapon? What's that? This Emperor's Imperial Weapon is forged from Immortal Gold; one strike can blow up a star!”

【Dont Laugh, My Lord】: “Oh? Good stats. So, guys, how do you play in this group? Is there a guide? Are there hidden rewards for the first boss kill?”

Ye Xiu's calmness and gaming slang left the group of big shots somewhat dazed... Great Qin, Xianyang Palace.

The First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, dressed in a black dragon robe with a majestic and intimidating countenance, was listening to the alchemist Xu Fu report on the search for the immortal mountains, his brow furrowed.

Just then, that voice rang in his head.

【'Ancestral Dragon' has joined the chat!】

“Presumptuous!”

Qin Shi Huang slammed the dragon desk, an invisible imperial pressure instantly sweeping through the entire hall. Below, Xu Fu and the palace attendants were scared out of their wits, kneeling in unison.

“Your Majesty, please appease your anger!”

But Qin Shi Huang ignored them entirely. His eyes were fixed on the chat interface in his mind, his gaze filled with shock, suspicion, and a hint of... uncontrollable wild joy!

The Myriad Realms of the Heavens?

Wushi Great Emperor? Rebuilding the Heavenly Court?

He saw the nicknames in the member list with 'Emperor' and 'Sovereign,' and he saw the previous discussions about 'Supreme,' 'immortal path,' and 'Dark Turmoil'... Could this... could this be the true immortal fate he had been dreaming of?!

【Ancestral Dragon】: “Who are you all? What is this object? Report your names immediately! We are the First Emperor of Great Qin, the Ancestral Dragon Qin Shi Huang! If you are immortals, you shall assist us in achieving immortality, and We may appoint you as National Teachers! If you are demons daring to cause trouble in Our mind, We shall gather the strength of the entire nation to burn the mountains and boil the seas, and tear you into ten thousand pieces!”

Qin Shi Huang's first message was filled with unparalleled dominance and imperial majesty, instantly making the atmosphere of the entire Chat Group turn peculiar.

【Xiao Yan】: “...”

【Luo Feng】: “...”

【Ye Fan】: “Holy crap! The First Emperor? For real?”

【Black Emperor】: “Woof! Where did this Mortal emperor come from? What a big mouth! You dare threaten this Emperor? Do you know who this Emperor's master is? Telling you would scare you to death!”

One playing the weakling, one playing games, and one overflowing with dominance.

Looking at these three newcomers with vastly different styles and the Chat Group that had instantly become chaotic, the Wushi Great Emperor's eternal imperial heart couldn't help but feel a ripple of amusement.

It seemed this Heavenly Court was destined to be lively.