Heaven, Daluo Heaven, Lingxiao Palace.

Today is a small court meeting. The four emperors of Lingxiao are wearing crowns and robes, with the sword of destiny hanging from their waists, standing on the throne.

Since the Jade Emperor granted the authority, the great emperors no longer attended court. Since the last court meeting, all court meetings were presided over by the Four Emperors of Lingxiao.

After the ministers and immortal officials had finished their audience and returned to the ranks of the immortals, Fang Jian spoke, "There are three things to announce at today's court meeting. First, the system of immortals in the heavenly court will be reclassified into five ranks: Great Emperor, Emperor, Heavenly God, Righteous God, and Immortal Official."

"The first rank of Great Emperors, including the Five Imperial Emperors and the Two Principles Emperors, is the most honorable rank below the Great Celestial Lord."

"The first level of Emperors includes the Four Emperors of Lingxiao, Emperor Shenxiao, Emperor Wuyue, Emperor Sanguan, Emperor Yinsi, and other emperors. They are all in this level."

"The ranks of Heavenly God and True God will not be established for the time being. All those below the Emperor will be temporarily classified as Immortal Officials. Adjustments will be made when the time is right."

When the immortal officials in the hall heard this, they couldn't help but feel confused. Simply put, they didn't understand.

However, Fang Jian did not intend to explain in detail now. The two ranks of Heavenly God and Righteous God would not be divided until he got the List of Gods. There was no point in explaining it now.

Moreover, the three ranks of super, eighth, and ninth in the immortal official system have not yet been officially abolished, because if they are abolished now without alternative arrangements, the immortal official system will be in chaos.

Seeing the confused looks of the immortal officials below, Fang Jian said calmly, "This emperor is just explaining this matter to you in advance and dividing it into five levels. You will know the specific details later."

Upon hearing this, the immortal officials immediately bowed and said, "We will obey the order of Emperor Hongqing."

Fang Jian then turned to the Northern Yin Emperor Fengdu and asked, "Fengdu Daoist friend, how are the souls of those who died and were reborn during the calamity arranged to reincarnate?"

Upon hearing this, the Northern Yin Fengdu Emperor immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Ten Kings of Hell have reported to me that the Celestial Officials will be reincarnated first, followed by the Gods and Immortals, and finally the souls of all living beings."

Upon hearing this, Fang Jian immediately said, "Tell the Ten Kings of Hell to reverse this order."

The Northern Yin Fengdu Emperor was slightly startled, then immediately bowed and said, "Emperor Hongqing is merciful. I will obey His Majesty's command."

Then Fang Jian looked up at the Five Elders of the Five Directions, and saw that above the Five Elders, an old Taoist priest wearing a Taoist robe, a purple gold crown on his head, and holding a whisk in his hand was dozing off with his body swaying.

Fang Jian then asked Sun Wukong, "Lord of the Thunder Gods, if anyone dozes off during the meeting in the High Heaven Palace, what is the punishment?"

Sun Wukong glanced at the old Taoist priest and said, "This is a crime of disrespect in front of the temple. He should be punished by giving each Taoist friend in the temple a sixth-grade golden elixir."

Hearing this, all the immortal officials in the Lingxiao Palace immediately widened their eyes. Taishang Laojun has a unique "Nine-grade Golden Elixir", among which the sixth-grade Golden Elixir is the Yuanshen Golden Elixir. After taking it, one can achieve perfection and immediately comprehend a magical power. It is extremely precious.

And the old Taoist who was "dozing off" was none other than Taishang Laojun.

The immortal officials in the Lingxiao Palace immediately turned their gazes to Taishang Laojun. In fact, he was not really dozing off. This situation was most likely that he was in a trance.

At this moment, Taishang Laojun suddenly shuddered, woke up abruptly, and opened his eyes, only to see that everyone in the hall was looking at him, especially Fang Jian, with extremely unfriendly eyes.

The Supreme Lord quickly bowed his head and said, "I was just lost in thought. I am sorry for my impoliteness. Please forgive me, the Four Emperors of Lingxiao."

Fang Jian said calmly, "Old Master, you are too serious. It's not a big crime to wander in the sky above the Lingxiao Palace. As long as you replenish your golden elixir in the future, it will be fine."

"Ah? Golden elixir? What golden elixir?" Taishang Laojun said in surprise.

At this time, Kunpeng below said: "Laojun, you are wandering in the outer space in the Lingxiao Palace. This is very rude. The Four Emperors of Lingxiao punish you to compensate all the immortals and gods in the Lingxiao Palace with a sixth-grade golden elixir."

"Ah!!!" Taishang Laojun exclaimed, "This is really going to kill me!"

Then Taishang Laojun quickly said to Fang Jian, "Emperor Hongqing, there was a reason why I was lost in thought just now. Emperor Hongqing can punish me, but I have to compensate you with a sixth-grade golden elixir for each person. I really can't afford that."

"That's fine." Fang Jian said with a smile, "Laojun can write an IOU to all of you Taoist friends. You can repay me when you refine a sixth-grade golden elixir in the future."

"This, this, this..." Taishang Laojun was suddenly at a loss. There were at least eight thousand immortals and gods in the temple. It would take thousands of years to pay off eight thousand sixth-grade golden pills!

"Please show mercy, Emperor Hongqing." Taishang Laojun looked helpless. He had been fearless because Fang Jian was already the Emperor of Heaven, and it was impossible for him to sneakily attack him.

But now it seems that Fang Jian, who has become one of the Four Emperors of Lingxiao, has more ways to take revenge on him.

"Mercy? You were lost in thought during the small court meeting in the Lingxiao Palace. Where did you put the other emperors and the numerous immortals? You must compensate them accordingly. No mistakes." Fang Jian said this, looking up at the immortals below and asking, "Does anyone among you think that the Taishang Laojun's actions are excusable and that he doesn't need to be compensated for the golden elixir? If so, feel free to speak up. This emperor will not blame you."

The gods in heaven looked at each other, and for a long time no one came out to speak for Taishang Laojun.

It's not that they don't like Taishang Laojun, but no matter how much they like Taishang Laojun, can they have the "Sixth Grade Golden Elixir"? We like Taishang Laojun, but we like the Sixth Grade Golden Elixir even more.

Normally, we could only hear about the Taishang Laojun's golden elixir, but not receive it. Now that he's working with the Hongqing Emperor to extort money from us, can we object? No, we can't.

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