As all the immortals and gods waited eagerly, the Jade Emperor smiled faintly and spoke, "The third great destiny: After 49 days of the Earthly Calendar, the Heavenly Court will launch three great calamities in the present world: the Heavenly Tribulation, the Earthly Tribulation, and the Human Tribulation. Cultivators cultivating in the mortal world will experience one of the Earthly Tribulation and the Human Tribulation every sixty years. When cultivators become immortals, they must overcome the 'Heavenly Tribulation' before they can become immortals. The Heavenly Court will also assess their merits. If their merits are not up to par, the Heavenly Tribulation will not be sent down, and they will not be allowed to become immortals!"

As the Jade Emperor finished speaking, the entire Lingxiao Palace was suddenly silent, and you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone understood this third constant, and precisely because they understood it, they were all stunned!

The core of the third destiny is only one point, that is, from now on, no matter what kind of living beings in the world, whether they practice Taoism or Buddhism, whether they are demons or monsters, as long as they want to become immortals in this world, they must obtain the examination and approval of the Heavenly Court.

Without the assessment and approval of the Heavenly Court, and without the Heavenly Court sending down a heavenly tribulation on you, you will never be able to become an immortal, and you can only wait for reincarnation after your life ends.

In this way, the Heavenly Court is equivalent to directly strangling the lifeblood of Taoism and Buddhism. How...how can we fight against the Heavenly Court?

The Taoist and Buddhist masters were so anxious that sweat broke out on their foreheads at this moment. Their eyes were cast on the Taoist Patriarch and the Buddhist Patriarch on the left and right sides of the Jade Emperor.

Where's Daozu? Where's Buddha? You two, have a word! If this continues, Heaven will be the only one in power!

Under the anxious gazes of the Taoist and Buddhist gods, the Taoist and Buddha ancestors finally moved. Then, the Taoist ancestor loudly declared, "Blessings and Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable," while the Buddha loudly declared, "Namo Amitabha Buddha." Then, under the gazes of the Taoist and Buddhist gods, the Taoist and Buddha ancestors said in unison, "The Jade Emperor Heavenly Venerable has attained the position of 'Lord of Infinite Tribulations' of the Three Thousand Great Daos. All tribulations of the Heavenly Dao are under the control of the Great Heavenly Venerable."

The immortals from the Taoist and Buddhist sects were already paralyzed when they heard this, and they knew from the words of the Taoist and Buddhist ancestors that this matter was already a foregone conclusion.

But just when the Taoist and Buddhist gods were feeling gloomy, the Jade Emperor spoke again, "Taoism and Buddhism have always supported the heavens and stabilized the three realms with great merit. Therefore, under the Heavenly Dao, there should be quotas for immortality for Taoism and Buddhism."

When the Taoist and Buddhist gods heard this, their expressions suddenly changed and they looked up at the Jade Emperor.

The Jade Emperor then said, "From now on, in both the Taoist and Buddhist sects, every immortal who has attained the Dao of Taiyi Jinxian or above can help three people become immortals within a thousand years. They do not need to undergo heavenly tribulations, but only need to be registered in the heavenly court."

This is the Jade Emperor's way of balance. If the Jade Emperor completely allows the Heavenly Court to monopolize the quota for becoming immortals, Taoism and Buddhism will definitely put aside all their past grudges to fight against the Heavenly Court.

Not counting the Taoist Patriarch and the Buddha Patriarch, the total number of Golden Immortals from the Taoist and Buddhist families has reached twenty, not to mention the Daotian Tower and the external demons who are eyeing them covetously.

Therefore, it is necessary and must be done to give some places for becoming immortals to Taoism and Buddhism.

Upon hearing that there was a spot for becoming an immortal, and that one didn't have to go through a heavenly tribulation, the Taoist Taiyi Golden Immortals and Daluo Golden Immortals present all breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time they looked at each other and found it a little ridiculous. The Taoist Patriarch, the Buddha and the Jade Emperor appeared at the same time, which meant that they had reached a consensus, but they were still anxious here, which was really ridiculous.

But they also felt some pressure in their hearts. The Jade Emperor had attained the position of 'Lord of Infinite Tribulations'. In addition to being the Lord of the Three Realms, he would also be the Lord of Infinite Tribulations, in charge of all 'tribulations' in the Heavenly Dao.

Even though the Jade Emperor would not personally intervene in the struggle between Heaven and Taoism and Buddhism, the position of 'Lord of Infinite Tribulations' alone made everyone present feel an unparalleled pressure.

"Where is the Great Emperor Juntian, the Holy Mother of the Nine Heavens and Mysterious Yang Yuannu?" the Jade Emperor called out.

The Lady of the Nine Heavens immediately walked out of the minister's position, holding a jade sceptre in her hand, and bowed, saying, "I am here."

The Jade Emperor said, "From today on, the Heavenly Court will establish the 'Taishi Immortal City', which will be responsible for assessing the sentient beings of the Three Realms, the attainment of immortality, and the sending of disasters. You will preside over the Taishi Immortal City on my behalf, and serve as the 'Great Dao Lord'. Under you will be the 'Left Vice Lord', the 'Right Vice Lord', the 'Knowledge Examination Lord', and the 'Disaster Sending Envoy', all of whom are first-rank immortal officials. You will select these personnel and report to me."

After saying this, the Jade Emperor raised his hand and waved it. Suddenly, a ray of mysterious light fell in front of the Queen Mother of the West. After the mysterious light dissipated, a scroll of Jade Book of Heavenly Light appeared.

"This is the 'Taichu Sanjie Treasure Scroll', and you will be in charge of it from now on." said the Jade Emperor.

Upon hearing this, Lady Jiu Tian Xuan Nu immediately reached out to take the 'Taichu San Jie Bao Lu' and then bowed and said, "I will obey your command."

Finally, the Jade Emperor said to the Queen Mother of the Nine Heavens, "You may hand over the 'Jade Code Golden Seal Book of Merits'."

The Queen Mother of the West immediately handed over the "Jade Code and Golden Seal Merit Book" which represented the authority of the Grand Envoy of Taixuan Province. After the Jade Emperor took back the "Jade Code and Golden Seal Merit Book", he erased its authority to bestow merits. From then on, the Jade Code and Golden Seal Merit Book would only serve as an authority to manage the immortal officials in the heavenly court and as the head of the civil and military immortal officials.

The Jade Emperor then turned to the Lady of the Nine Heavens and asked, "After you step down as Grand Envoy of the Taixuan Province, who do you think can be the next Grand Envoy? Recommend them to me immediately."

Upon hearing this, the Lady of the Nine Heavens bowed and said, "Forgive my poor judgment. I beg the Great Celestial Venerable to make the final decision."

When the Jade Emperor heard this, he didn't force it and waved his hand, saying, "Okay."

The Queen Mother of the West bowed and kowtowed, then returned to the group of ministers, but her eyes were looking towards the immortals and gods in heaven below.

At this time, the Jade Emperor called out, "Where is Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun Dongji Qinghua Emperor?"

Upon hearing this, the Eastern Qinghua Emperor immediately stepped out of his position and bowed, saying, "I am here."

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