With a flick of his sleeve, Guan Kong unleashed boundless power, sending the Eastern Emperor flying.
The Emperor fell heavily to the ground, his body wracked with excruciating pain, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not stand up again.
At this moment, several of his loyal subordinate gods rushed forward and carefully helped him up.
Just then, Guan Kong's voice echoed through the palace like a great bell: "As a saint, I should have a compassionate heart."
If you are now willing to convert to my faith, I will forgive your offense.
In the future, you may still ascend to the throne of the Heavenly Emperor.
But if you insist on disobeying my decree, then even if I am merciful, you will surely die a horrible death.
Guan Kong did not want to start a massacre and still hoped to give the person in front of him a chance to live.
However, the Eastern Emperor demonstrated unwavering integrity and indomitable will.
He responded without fear: "Bah! As a disciple of my teacher, I have received his meticulous guidance over millions of years to achieve what I have today. How could I possibly submit to the tutelage of an enemy like you?"
His words were resolute and firm, and he rejected Guan Kong's offer without hesitation.
Upon hearing these words, Guan Kong shook his head slightly, expressing his helplessness.
Then, she raised her finger and unleashed a powerful Heavenly Thunder, which struck fiercely at the Eastern Emperor.
With a tremendous roar, the Eastern Emperor was instantly struck by divine lightning and vanished into nothingness.
Upon seeing this, the remaining three emperors felt a pang of sorrow, a sense of shared grief for their kind.
After all, they are both emperors. Although they may not have much of a relationship on a regular basis, seeing the Eastern Emperor in such a state, it is inevitable that they will feel a sense of shared misfortune.
However, given the saint's divine power, no matter how sad or resentful they felt, they dared not show it.
After a short while, Guan Kong turned her beautiful eyes to the three of them again and asked indifferently, "What do you think? Are you willing to submit to my sect? If you are not willing, I will not force you. At most, I will just send you back to the Netherworld."
Upon hearing this, the three men's expressions changed slightly, especially the Antarctic Emperor and the Arctic Emperor, whose faces showed a hint of struggle.
As for the Central Emperor, he remained expressionless, making it difficult to guess his inner thoughts.
After a moment, the Antarctic Emperor stepped forward, bowed, and said, "This disciple is willing to take refuge under Your Majesty's tutelage."
Seeing this, the remaining two dared not lag behind and immediately stepped forward to bow, also expressing their submission.
Guan Kong smiled slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
She knew that these three were pragmatic, so she didn't make things difficult for them.
Upon seeing this, the other immortals and gods in the hall shook their heads inwardly.
I originally thought these emperors would rather die than submit, but I didn't expect them to choose to surrender in the end.
However, since the three emperors had already cast their votes first, they wouldn't want to embarrass themselves. Before the emperors could speak, they all stepped forward, prostrated themselves, and paid homage to the new ruler of all realms.
Just then, a tall Taoist priest with a loose robe and a round belly suddenly appeared outside the palace.
His face was as rosy as a baby's, with a wisp of white beard on his chin, and bright, spirited eyes.
This person is known as the Immortal of Primordial Yang, and is the ruler of a certain great world in this universe.
When he heard the bell of the Heavenly Court, he immediately rushed to the Heavenly Court, just like the other great supernatural beings.
Because his temple was very close to the Heavenly Court and he traveled the fastest, he was the first among the many powerful beings to arrive.
The Immortal Yuanyang has existed since the beginning of the universe, meaning he attained enlightenment in the ancient times.
He once studied Taoism under the Zixu Sect, and even sages had to treat him with proper respect when they met.
His identity and status are extremely prominent throughout the myriad realms.
In the past, even several emperors would come down the steps to greet him and treat him with the respect due to a junior.
When he stepped into the palace, he had a faint smile on his face, but when he saw Guan Kong sitting on the throne, his expression instantly turned gloomy.
He raised the whisk in his hand, pointed it directly at Guan Kong, and asked in surprise, "Who are you, woman? How dare you sit on the throne of the Heavenly Emperor?"
Upon seeing this, the Antarctic Emperor's expression changed slightly.
He had always had a good relationship with this Immortal Yuanyang, so naturally he couldn't just stand by and watch him offend the sage.
So he immediately stepped forward and shouted, "Brother Yuanyang, how dare you be so rude! This is the Holy Lady Guankong, quickly step forward and pay your respects."
"What?" Immortal Yuanyang was slightly taken aback.
Like other great supernatural beings, he had already calculated that all the saints in this universe had perished, and his heart was filled with doubt and anxiety.
Upon seeing Guan Kong and hearing the Antarctic Emperor say that she was a Primordial Saint, he was shocked and couldn't help but connect the fall of several saints with Guan Kong.
His mind raced, and he quickly understood his situation.
Regardless of the origins of this Lady Guankong, or whether the sage's fall was related to her, he could not offend her at will.
After all, this person is, after all, a Primordial Saint.
For that reason alone, he's someone you can't afford to mess with.
After a moment's thought, he immediately sang a "fat nod" in the hall.
"This humble Taoist priest, Yuanyang, greets Your Majesty the Holy One. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
Guan Kong smiled slightly upon hearing this, thinking to himself that this old man was quite quick-witted, and he might spare his life...
"Your name is Yuan Yang, and you do possess some skill. I am a direct descendant of the Taiyi Dao Ancestor. Today, I am here to spread the Dao in this world on the orders of my master, the Xuanxiang Dao Venerable. Would you be willing to lend me a hand?"
Upon hearing this, the Immortal Yuanyang was still quite surprised.
He had naturally heard of the name of the Taiyi Dao Ancestor.
Unexpectedly, this person is a direct descendant of the Dao Ancestor.
Upon learning Guan Kong's identity, the last trace of resentment in his heart vanished.
How could he dare to provoke a disciple of the Dao Ancestor...
Immortal Yuanyang took a deep breath, his face showing respect: "This humble Taoist is willing to obey Your Majesty's commands!"
Guan Kong nodded in satisfaction and said, "In that case, you shall obey my orders from now on."
Immortal Yuanyang quickly replied, "As you command!"
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Following that, many more powerful beings and Daoist masters arrived at the Heavenly Court.
Then, with the cooperation of the three emperors and the Immortal Yuanyang, Guan Kong successfully subdued them one by one.
Of course, there were also those who disagreed, especially the disciples of the sage. Not to mention converting to Buddhism, they even wanted to seek revenge on Guan Kong on the spot.
However, these people were no match for Guan Kong and were killed in the blink of an eye.
From then on, Guan Kong began to spread the Daoist teachings in this universe, guiding all beings toward the right path.
Her efforts paid off, and more and more beings began to believe in Taoist scriptures, bringing harmony and peace to all the heavens and the myriad worlds.
Throughout his ministry, Guan Kong has always maintained a compassionate heart and cared for every living being.
Under her influence, Yuan Yang Xian Weng and others also joined the Taoist sect.
As time went by, Guan Kong's influence in the universe grew, and he became an object of reverence for all beings.
The teachings she spread have taken deep root in this land and will be passed down forever...
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