From Cao Ya's personal perspective, the Heavenly Court's bestowal of this title was already a good deal, not to mention the possibility of his lineage belonging to the Taiqing faction.
The Jade Emperor's move was very shrewd.
But he did not mistreat Cao Ya.
Is it a disservice to a Taoist cultivator who has reached the stage of refining the spirit and returning to emptiness be able to take on the position of a star lord?
Normally, only a celestial being could secure the position of a star lord.
So Cao Ya also made a profit, and everyone was happy.
The Jade Emperor did not believe that Cao Ya was unmoved.
Cao Ya ascended to heaven, guided by Venus, passing through the South Heavenly Gate and heading straight to the Lingxiao Palace.
At that time, there were only a few big cats and small cats in the Heavenly Court, and some of them were not even as good as Cao Ya. They probably got into the Heavenly Court through connections.
Now is not the time to be distracted. Cao Ya focused his mind and moved between the celestial palaces and temples of the Heavenly Court.
A mystical aura filled the air, divine cranes danced, and colorful ribbons of light filled the field of vision, making the celestial palaces and temples appear magnificent and towering.
Occasionally, goddesses would walk by, their fragrance wafting in the air, their clothes fluttering, accompanied by bursts of sweet laughter.
Cao Ya kept his eyes straight ahead as he followed Taibai Xingjun onto the Lingxiao Palace.
The celestial energy here surged like the sea, and a figure was already seated in the hall.
Looking into the distance, the place was shrouded in mist, and a majestic figure stood there, exuding a sense of divinity and dominance. The oppressive atmosphere made one want to hold their breath.
The Jade Emperor, the ruler of Heaven and a quasi-saint, put down the divine book in his hand and looked down. At this moment, the entire Lingxiao Palace seemed to freeze, and the immortal energy and laws were all dead and silent. Only his pair of eyes remained.
Cao Ya held his breath and bowed meticulously.
He kept his mind focused, eliminating all distracting thoughts and daring not to let his mind wander.
A quasi-saint, a powerful being, might be able to see right through his heart at a glance.
The key to meeting a great master is to remain empty and devoid of thought, to think of nothing, and to avoid all mental activity.
The Jade Emperor's Dao image was too oppressive, and this was without activating any power, merely passively emitting his aura, which made Cao Ya unable to have any thought of resisting.
Indeed, it would be a miracle if he dared to oppose a quasi-saint power.
Let's talk about it after we get Ronaldo.
But who knows how many years from now that will happen.
Don't assume that the Jade Emperor is a pushover just because the disciples of the three religions don't respect him. If they weren't saints of the three religions, the Jade Emperor wouldn't have given way to those disciples.
The Jade Emperor only fears sages; none of the sages' disciples are his match.
The Jade Emperor was depicted as a middle-aged man with jet-black hair and deep, dark pupils, like black holes, showing no hint of sharpness or intimidation.
Although he was in human form, Cao Ya knew that he couldn't possibly be a human, and it wasn't a manifestation of his race's true form.
The book he put down was of unknown origin, and Cao Ya was curious but couldn't bring herself to ask.
The Jade Emperor smiled and said:
"You are Cao Ya? Hmm, you have some luck. Granting you the position of Star Lord is not against the laws of Heaven."
At this point, Cao Ya could no longer say he was quitting. If he angered the Jade Emperor, no one could save him except for the Primordial Saint.
He immediately looked extremely grateful and thanked him repeatedly.
In his heart, however, he was thinking that it would be best to give him a remote planet, the more remote the better. He didn't want to go to a good planet and compete with the innate gods.
Originally, the Star Lords were to be given to those innate deities. Cao Ya has essentially seized a position. Out of respect for the Jade Emperor, those innate star spirits dare not say anything. But if he were to take over a top-tier planet, it's hard to guarantee that those innate star spirits wouldn't secretly sabotage him.
Star Spirits are born from the universe and are destined to become Star Lords. They are born as celestial beings, and Cao Ya is no match for them.
He didn't want to clash with the Star Spirits. He planned to cultivate quietly, occasionally sharing his power with his counterparts from other worlds to improve faster and attain the Great Luo Dao as soon as possible.
He didn't care at all about war, battles, or reputation.
They don't value various resources, rarely seek external methods for their practice, let alone have so many other selves cultivating themselves.
Of course, if the Protoss really cause trouble, you should temporarily endure it if you can't beat them, and wait until they get stronger before pushing them back and wiping them all out.
That's getting a bit off-topic. The Jade Emperor seemed to understand Cao Ya's thoughts, smiled, and said calmly:
"I'm going to offer you the position of the Nine Luminaries Star Lord, the Star Lord of Ketu. What do you think?"
The statement was meant to be consultative, but the tone did not suggest any intention to defend Cao Ya.
After all, for a mere minor Taoist priest who had just completed the Refining Spirit and Returning to Emptiness stage to be personally summoned and bestowed the title of Star Lord was already an act of great grace. He should be grateful and kneel down to express his thanks.
Where would Cao Ya find room to object?
Cao Ya understood this as well, and even if he was dissatisfied, there was nothing he could do but accept it.
Ketu is an inauspicious star, and it has not given birth to any corresponding innate star spirits. Similarly, few innate star spirits want to take over Ketu.
This is probably why the Jade Emperor bestowed the title.
Since there was a gap in the pool, and considering all the options, they chose the best among the less capable, and thus appointed Cao Ya.
After bestowing the titles, the Jade Emperor gave a few instructions, then waved his hand, and Taibai Xingjun immediately instructed Cao Ya to step down.
On his way to his new post, Venus smiled and said:
“Fellow Daoist Cao, we are both Nine Luminaries Star Lords, we should get closer to each other.”
Cao Ya showed no sign of dissatisfaction, her smile was warm and friendly:
"Of course, of course, I also need Venus's continued care."
Venus, the Star Lord, rode a cloud into the sky and flicked his whisk:
"Although Ketu is an ominous star, its star power is not weak. If you make good use of it, you not only have a chance to become an immortal, but it is also possible for you to become a Xuanxian."
It was not mentioned that Cao Ya became a Golden Immortal, because it was believed that the possibility of him achieving this was too low.
Cao Ya thought to himself, "If Ketu Star is so good, why don't you become the Ketu Star Lord?"
The star lord of an inauspicious star is a hot potato.
Cao Ya would never have done it if she hadn't been unable to refuse.
The Jade Emperor forced Cao Ya to buy and sell, using his power to coerce him, and Cao Ya really had no choice.
After all, we can't beat them.
However, Cao Ya has remembered this scheme and will see what happens in the future.
Taibai Xingjun manipulated the starlight to form a starlight channel and personally led Cao Ya to Jidu Star. After chatting for a few minutes, Taibai Xingjun returned to the Heavenly Court.
Cao Ya gazed at the desolate and barren landscape of Jidu Star and sighed softly.
The power of stars is dark, possessing a profound demonic nature, permeated with malevolent energy, and almost impossible for cultivators to utilize.
Even though Cao Ya is a star lord, it would be difficult for him to utilize the star power of Ketu.
Otherwise, why would so few people be willing to obey the decrees of the ominous stars?
Even if you become a star lord, it's useless. It doesn't benefit your cultivation at all, and it might even do you harm, damaging your Dao heart.
Even those who follow the demonic path, as long as they do not want to lose their minds, become slaves to power, and completely lose themselves, would never aspire to become the lord of a malevolent star.
Of course, the Jade Emperor generally does not bestow titles upon demonic cultivators.
The feud between Demon Ancestor Rahu and Dao Ancestor Hongjun is something that every person with great supernatural powers knows.
The Jade Emperor was originally a disciple of the Dao Ancestor. He was able to firmly sit in the position of the supreme ruler of the Three Realms not because of his quasi-saint level cultivation, but because of the Dao Ancestor Hongjun in Zixiao Palace.
For the Jade Emperor, offending a sage could still save him from death, but offending the Dao Ancestor meant certain death.
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