Upon returning to Chongyao Palace, Shu Jianyue began to recall the people she had met since arriving in the Upper God Realm, trying to find someone suitable.

After much thought, I realized that I only knew a handful of people and had some understanding of them.

He went through all the people he had brought with him, and finally settled on Lou Qiongshang. He turned to look at the person sitting on the soft couch reading a book and asked, "Husband, do you think Lou Qiongshang is suitable?"

Chong Jiu looked at her in surprise, "Why did you think of him?"

"He has good character and decent cultivation. With a little more effort, he can break through to the Golden Immortal realm, but... what about him and Xixi?"

Shu Jianyue got up and sat down next to him, saying, "It doesn't matter."

"Lou Qiongshang has been working hard for Xixi, and I believe he would be happy to become a Heavenly Dao."

"Becoming the Heavenly Dao means that although he has to keep a close eye on the movements of all directions, he can be with Xi Xi all the time."

Compared to striving for hundreds or thousands of years to attain the Great Dao and be with Xi Xi, she believed Lou Qiongshang would be more willing to take over the position of Heavenly Dao.

The thought of him being able to be with Xixi made a certain string in Chongjiu's heart tighten, but he also knew that sooner or later there would be such a person.

Chong Jiu put down the book in his hand, pulled her into his arms and said, "You decide what to do. Anyway, you've always been right."

Shu Jianyue smiled and nuzzled his chin with the top of her head. "I was in the right."

“Then I’ll go and inform him so he can go to the Heavenly Mystery Palace to receive the inheritance.”

Chong Jiu released her, saying that this matter was rather urgent. "Go and explain the situation to him."

"Yes, I will." Shu Jianyue kissed him and disappeared into the bedroom.

Shu Jianyue did not go to Lou Qiongshang's bedroom, but instead waited for him at the floating pavilion outside Chongyao Palace.

Lou Qiongshang arrived shortly afterward.

Shu Jianyue didn't mince words and directly told him her thoughts, also explaining the responsibilities she needed to bear as the Heavenly Dao.

Just as she expected, Lou Qiongshang agreed after only a moment's thought.

Lou Qiongshang's agreement was not what she thought, nor was it a shortcut. Rather, he saw it as an opportunity that Shu Jianyue and Chong Jiu had earned for him, so he couldn't let them down and thus agreed.

The two had completely opposite ideas, but their results were the same.

Shu Jianyue led him to the front of the Tianji Palace and said, "Go in and receive the inheritance yourself. There may be some scenes you don't want to see, but there may also be none. It depends on whether you have anything you really want to avoid."

"I don't know what will happen inside; it all depends on what Tianji does."

Lou Qiongshang glanced at Tianji Palace, then looked at Shu Jianyue. He felt that Shu Jianyue was not there to receive the inheritance, but to undergo a test.

Shu Jianyue smiled and said, "Don't worry, what you see, no one else can see."

"Go in."

"Yes." Lou Qiongshang bowed to her and walked into Tianji Palace.

Shu Jianyue raised an eyebrow as she watched the gates of Tianji Palace close after he entered.

I wondered if she should wait a while, or if I should go back first.

Before she could think any further, the Heavenly Mystery Palace shot out a beam of light that pierced the sky.

"That's it?"

The beam of light lasted for a full hour before it finally set, and Shu Jianyue waited outside for an hour as well.

When Lou Qiongshang came out, he was completely different. He looked the same, but he seemed colder than before.

"Did you give up your emotions and desires?" Shu Jianyue looked him over.

Lou Qiongshang smiled and shook her head. "No, my love for Xixi remains unchanged, and I have successfully accepted the inheritance. Thank you, Madam."

"It's alright. You are now part of the Heavenly Dao. From now on, remember your duty and know what you can and cannot do." Shu Jianyue said, glancing at the Heavenly Mystery Palace.

"Yes, I will certainly remember." Lou Qiongshang bowed again.

Shu Jianyue waved her hand and said, "Alright, go find Rong Jin to take you to the Heavenly Dao Palace. I have something to discuss with Tianji."

Lou Qiongshang turned around in surprise and looked back. "Want to talk to Tianji?"

You can even chat inside?

But he didn't ask any more questions, bowed, and left.

Now that I am the Heavenly Dao, I naturally know many things I didn't know before, so keeping quiet is the best course of action.

He also needed to tell Xixi the good news, because he might not have as much time to visit her in the future.

Fortunately, she had also been in seclusion. Once she emerged from seclusion, the two of them could visit each other again.

Shu Jianyue waited for him to leave before heading towards Tianji Palace. However, just as she was about to step into the palace, the door slammed shut.

Shu Jianyue's lips twitched, and she looked up, saying, "Where's your manners?"

"What about your fine traditions?"

The Tianji Palace was so quiet that you could almost hear the leaves falling.

Shu Jianyue clicked her tongue and glared at the gate of Tianji Palace. "I'm not doing anything else, I just want to see the time of my ascension to the throne. What, is that not allowed?"

Actually, that's not the case. What she really wanted to see was the situation of those who remained below.

Although the Divine Emperor's Jade Pendant can see many things she wants to see, it can only be when that person is in front of her or when she is standing in that place.

Tianji clearly didn't believe her, and the door remained tightly shut.

Shu Jianyue's lips twitched. "We've only met once. Is it okay for you to be so unfriendly?"

Seeing that the door remained closed for a long time, Shu Jianyue could only stare blankly and give up.

Before leaving, he glared at the door and said, "You wait, when I have time, I'll come every day. I'll annoy you to death, or I'm not a Shu."

After Shu Jianyue finished speaking, she snorted and left.

As soon as she left, a piece of glazed tile fell off the Tianji Palace.

Shu Jianyue returned to Chongyao Palace and saw Chong Jiu still studying the book. She didn't disturb him and went to continue compiling the regulations herself.

Lou Qiongshang's acceptance of the inheritance was tantamount to taking over the position of Heavenly Dao, and no one expected that a banquet would be held for him.

When Fan Yin came to ask who the new Heavenly Dao was, and learned it was Lou Qiongshang, she asked, "Should we hold an inauguration ceremony for him? He just took office so quietly?"

Shu Jianyue and Chong Jiu exchanged a glance, and both forgave each other, realizing that neither of them had expected this.

"Let's ask him what he thinks first. If he's willing to do it, then we'll hold a ceremony at the Heavenly Dao Palace. If he's not willing, then forget it."

Given Lou Qiongshang's personality, he probably wouldn't want to do it, but that's not necessarily true. Maybe he's thinking about showing off in the God Realm.

Fan Yin shook his head at the couple, got up, and took his leave.

Shu Jianyue looked at Chong Jiu.

Chong Jiu patted her head and said, "It's alright. Let's ask him telepathically. He should be in the Heavenly Dao Palace right now."

"However, the Heavenly Dao Palace does need to make some changes for him, which we haven't considered."

"I'll have Rong Jin and Bai Jue take care of it later."

Shu Jianyue nodded and sent a telepathic message to Lou Qiongshang, asking him if he wanted to hold a ceremony to welcome him into office.

Unexpectedly, Lou Qiongshang refused without even thinking about it; he wasn't interested in showing his face.