Yuxu Mountain.

Above the Taoist temple, there are misty fairy peaks, countless fairy beasts, fairy fungus and jade dew all over the mountains and fields, colorful clouds are floating, and the light is dense.

Today, the Chan sect is flourishing and at its peak.

In the Yuxu Palace, Yuanshi Tianzun sits cross-legged. There are infinite merits around him. If a mortal breathes in a breath, he can become a golden immortal.

Not long after, there was a noise outside the Yuxu Palace. Yang Jian entered the main hall of the Yuxu Palace alone, faced the two of them, and saluted with his fists.

"Greetings, Grandmaster."

"Sit down." Yuanshi Tianzun waved his hand, and a cushion appeared at Yang Jian's feet. "Yang Jian, I have something to ask you."

"Master, please speak." Yang Jian said calmly.

"Would you like to be emperor?"

After he finished speaking, Yang Jian's body shook slightly, and he looked at Yuanshi Tianzun in surprise.

proclaim oneself emperor?

This is a very special topic.

"But the Emperor?"

"Yes, establish a country and become emperor." Yuanshi Tianzun said calmly.

"Master, I have no intention of becoming emperor," Yang Jian said, cupping his fists. Being an emperor meant bearing immense consequences, and not just anyone could become one.

Once he becomes emperor, even as a saint, he will be trapped in cause and effect and restricted by various rules.

After getting Yang Jian's answer, Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly, as if he was not surprised by the answer.

"Master wants to establish a country?"

"Yes and no. The catastrophe is a battle for destiny. Establishing a country can attract the destiny of heaven and earth. When the catastrophe begins, it will be beneficial to our Chan sect. This catastrophe is about survival. If we fail, our Chan sect will perish. If we succeed, our Chan sect will become the orthodoxy of the three realms." Yuanshi Tianzun said.

Yang Jian didn't say much.

Now that the Chan Sect has fallen out with the Heavenly Court, if it were to establish a nation, the consequences would be enormous. However, the great calamity has already begun, and if it cannot overcome it, the consequences will be severe.

"You go down."

Yuanshi Tianzun asked Yang Jian to leave.

Not long after, another figure appeared in the main hall of Yuxu Palace. The person was Jiutian Dangmo Tianzun, with loose hair, wearing golden armor, standing with a sword, his eyes like lightning, and his majesty could wipe out all demons.

"Greetings, Grandmaster." The Nine Heavens Demon-Subduing Heavenly Lord saluted.

"I summoned you here to ask you something," Yuanshi Tianzun said calmly, "Are you willing to be crowned emperor and establish a nation?"

Become an emperor and establish a country?

The body of the Nine Heavens Demon-Subduing Heavenly Lord shook violently.

He didn't expect Yuanshi Tianzun to have such an idea. This matter was of great importance and he couldn't make up his mind all of a sudden.

"During the calamity, saints will compete to transcend," Yuanshi Tianzun said. "If you don't fight, others will. Establish a country and become emperor, and the great Dao will be filled with the destiny of heaven and earth. You can use this opportunity to prove your way and become a saint. This calamity will bring disaster to the three realms, and all immortals and gods will have no way out. If you succeed, the teaching of Chan will become the orthodoxy of the three realms. If you fail, everything will be reduced to ash."

Jiu Tian Dian Mo Tianzun frowned, thinking about the pros and cons.

After a moment, he made up his mind and clasped his fists towards Yuanshi Tianzun.

"Master, I am willing."

"Yes, tomorrow we will establish a new country. You will ascend the throne and become emperor. You will set up your own government and govern Dongsheng Shenzhou, Beijuluzhou, and the Eastern Hell. The country's name is [Wu]."

Yuanshi Tianzun took a seal in his hand and threw it to Jiutian Dangmo Tianzun.

When Jiu Tian Dang Mo Tian Zun caught the seal, his expression changed slightly. The seal was too heavy, and even with his Quasi-Saint body, he felt pressure when holding it with brute force.

"This is the Heaven-Flipping Seal. When Mount Buzhou collapsed in the past, I took half of it and refined it. It can suppress the karma of an entire country. This time, I give it to you."

"Thank you, Master." Jiu Tian Dang Mo Tianzun said solemnly.

"Go ahead."

Not long after Jiu Tian Dian Mo Tian Zun left, Taishang Laojun came from outside Yuxu Palace and sat leisurely opposite Yuanshi Tianzun.

Both of them were silent.

After a long while, Taishang Laojun finally sighed and said, "Do you really want to do this?"

"Brother, long after the Lich-Witch Calamity, I already understood the mysteries of the Calamity." Yuanshi Tianzun said calmly, "The Calamity is fundamentally about struggle. Saints fight for salvation, while mortals fight for destiny. Just like when we fought with three thousand mortals in the Purple Cloud Palace for the Primordial Purple Qi."

Taishang Laojun was silent.

Among the three brothers, Yuanshi Tianzun had the best comprehension, so he was the first to achieve harmony with the Tao and had the highest level of cultivation.

His way is not to fight, while Yuanshi Tianzun's way is to fight. The two ways are different.

"If we take this step, it might draw the displeasure of the Heavenly Court and trigger a murderous calamity."

Taishang Laojun looked towards the direction of heaven.

Their falling out with the Heavenly Court was merely a clear break; ultimately, it meant they were no longer loyal to the Heavenly Court. If the Nine Heavens Demon-Slaying Celestial Venerable were allowed to establish a kingdom and claim the throne, severing the fate of the Heavenly Court, the two sides would be mortal enemies, with no room for reconciliation.

"Brother, this catastrophe is a catastrophe of destiny. The two worlds are merged into one to determine the master of the world. And there is only one master of the world. This world should have belonged to the great god Pangu. We are the incarnation of Pangu's soul, and we are the orthodox of the world." Yuanshi Tianzun said.

Upon hearing this, Taishang Laojun did not refute.

He couldn't refute it.

"Alas, the sky has changed." Taishang Laojun looked at the sky and sighed deeply.

…

The capital of Daxia, the cabinet.

As soon as Lin Han arrived and was about to discuss politics, Ma Yuanyi handed him an invitation letter.

"What good news?" Lin Han asked with a smile.

"This is an invitation letter from the Dongsheng Shenzhou envoy." Ma Yuanyi said, "It is said to be an invitation letter for the establishment of the Dongsheng Shenzhou."

"A letter from the founding emperor?"

Lin Han was suddenly surprised.

This was the first time a powerful force had given him this thing.

Upon seeing the letter, Lin Han immediately understood. This was an invitation from Dongsheng Shenzhou. The Nine Heavens Demon-Subduing Celestial Lord had chosen an auspicious time to proclaim himself emperor and establish a nation, inviting the envoys of Daxia to participate.

That's interesting.

Jiu Tian Dang Mo Tian Zun proclaimed himself emperor and openly invited Da Xia to send envoys to participate in the ceremony.

"Have you all seen it?" Lin Han said.

"I saw it."

"What do you think?" Lin Han asked, putting the invitation aside.

"This Chan Sect openly supports Jiu Tian Dang Mo Tianzun to establish a country and become emperor, which cuts off the destiny of the Heavenly Court. I'm afraid the Heavenly Court will not let this go." Ma Yuanyi said.

"The purpose of the Chan sect's move is to compete for luck. When the catastrophe comes, all parties will compete for luck so that they can have more opportunities to establish a country and become emperor during the catastrophe, so that they can have a foundation and turn luck into national destiny. The Chan sect's move is not small." Zhang Liang said.

"Should we send an envoy over?" Lin Han asked.

Everyone frowned.

This is a difficult problem.

There are reasons for sending an envoy or not.

"Teacher, what do you think?" Lin Han looked at Cai Yong.

He is the Minister of Rites of Daxia, in charge of diplomatic affairs. Although Daxia no longer has diplomatic ties with other countries, his functions still exist.

"When nations interact, we should go. However, they haven't established a nation, and we haven't recognized them as a nation. We can go or not." Cai Yong thought for a moment and asked, "Your Majesty, have you thought about how to get along with them?"

"What's the explanation?" Lin Han asked.

"If the emperor is ready to recognize the other country and establish diplomatic relations with it, he can send an envoy with a letter of credence and gifts. If the emperor is not ready to recognize the other country, we can do nothing about it," said Cai Yong.

"There's no need for a letter, but the other party has split the destiny of Heaven, so we have no reason not to congratulate them. Let's send an envoy with a gift to join in the fun." Lin Han said.

"Yes." Cai Yong nodded.

Lin Han looked towards the direction of Dongsheng Shenzhou.

The sky is changing.