Chapter 279 Igniting the Soul Flame
“Xiao Shi…” Chang Xi turned around from behind, feeling very guilty. “Was it alright to demote them to lowly soldiers?” Should she not have wandered around so casually? If she hadn’t left the Heavenly Court, she wouldn’t have attracted such covetousness.
"However, a rabble can't stir up any trouble. If they are willing, they can do a great job guarding the South Heavenly Gate and will soon be able to make merit and be promoted again." Chang Hao noticed that Chang Xi's condition was not quite right and was worried that he might become depressed. "If you are interested, you can take one of the three military powers that were taken back from Fei Lian, Ji Meng, and Shang Yang. It would be a relief for me."
When you're busy, you don't think too much.
“But I’m also in charge of the public treasury. What if I can’t handle it all…” Changxi was a little worried.
"But I trust you more, Auntie. Aren't you willing to help me?" Chang Hao's eyelids were slightly lowered, and his long eyelashes cast a shadow under the palace lanterns. Sitting on the wide throne, half of his body was in light and half in shadow. In Chang Xi's eyes, he appeared somewhat vulnerable.
"I'll help, don't worry. Auntie won't let the demon soldiers and generals under her command cause any trouble." Chang Xi hugged Chang Hao, secretly blaming herself. Xiao Shi is still so young, how could she take it for granted that she should be hiding under Xiao Shi's wing? She should be the one supporting Xiao Shi. She has failed in her duty.
“I trust Auntie, it’s settled then, we’ll go with Ji Meng’s troops.” Chang Hao raised an eyebrow and handed the Southern Camp token to Chang Xi. “Alright, let me go. I’ve called Kunpeng, I can’t keep him waiting outside.” What was Chang Xi imagining?
Chang Xi covered her mouth and chuckled. They were already the easiest to deal with. If she couldn't handle them, wouldn't she be embarrassing her sister?
"Si Rong, summon Kunpeng." Chang Hao was worried about Taiyi, who was sleeping inside the Hongmeng Pearl. He just wanted to resolve this troublesome matter as soon as possible. No matter what Chang Xi was imagining, he just needed to cheer up.
Honestly, Chang Hao was in a great mood when he woke up today, and he was looking forward to waking up Taiyi, but he was met with this good-for-nothing demon saint who ruined his day.
Kunpeng entered Taiwei Palace with trepidation, bowing respectfully: "What does Your Majesty wish to do with this humble god?" Feilian, Jimeng, and Shangyang had just fled with their faces covered, surely they had been caught red-handed.
"It concerns the resignation of the third of the five commanders," Chang Hao said bluntly. "I intend to appoint you to lead a region. Are you up to the task?"
Kunpeng was dumbfounded. "Of course, I can do it." Five armies commanding one region; it would be crazy not to agree to such a great opportunity.
"Are you loyal to me?" Chang Hao examined the Kunpeng below.
"This humble god is willing to offer his loyalty to you," Kunpeng immediately pledged his allegiance.
"Then, are you willing to be listed on the Investiture of the Gods for me?" Chang Hao asked without blinking.
Kunpeng hesitated for a moment, then, thinking of his current state, gritted his teeth and decided to go for it. "Kunpeng is willing."
"Don't be so serious. The Investiture of the Gods isn't actually that scary. As far as I know, your cultivation hasn't changed for several eons." Chang Hao unfolded the Investiture of the Gods, looked at the 365 righteous gods, and kept Kunpeng as a backup. "Go, take over the troops under Fei Lian's command."
Kunpeng accepted the token from the Northern Camp that floated over, and glanced at the Investiture of the Gods on the imperial table with some disappointment. He didn't want to admit that he had some hope of being written on it. He dared not think about the position of one of the Four Emperors, but if he was lucky, he could probably get the position of the head of all the ministers. There was nothing wrong with taking the path of gods.
With the Investiture of the Gods granting him immortality, isn't he just a weakened version of a saint? The Five Signs of Decay of Heaven and Man are actually quite terrifying. His current lifespan seems endless, but it's not truly without end...
“Then I will go along too, and I can ask Kunpeng for some advice.” Chang Xi made the decision to take over Ji Meng’s troops in a hurry. When he met Yaochi, he only had time to nod and greet him.
Yaochi had always been respectful and polite to her senior brother's aunt, but thinking about the farce that had happened today, she was furious. It was truly outrageous.
"Senior brother, I have asked about everything you asked me to investigate."
"What do you mean?" Chang Hao looked up and, seeing Yao Chi's furious expression, knew things weren't looking good.
"Indeed, quite a few fools have tried to coerce the female immortals in secret, but they have not succeeded. It seems that I am not authoritative enough in my daily life, which is why such a vile person dares to bully me." Yaochi was furious. The Dao Ancestor and her senior brother entrusted her with the matter of the female immortals, which was a sign of their trust in her. This incident was due to her oversight.
"It's none of your business. Since your character is corrupt, just get rid of him." Chang Hao was very strict with the Heavenly Court. The only time he could be coerced was when he left the Heavenly Court while performing his divine duties. As a lowly immortal, he suffered in silence and dared not speak out.
"Of course, they dared to bully my female immortals because they didn't take me seriously. I must teach them a lesson they won't forget." Yaochi was already sharpening her knife.
“Very good. If we’re going to do it, we should do it thoroughly,” Chang Hao tossed a token to Yaochi. “Find a way to take them over. Having someone on your side will make things easier.”
"While you're at it, go check on Ji Meng too..." Chang Hao told him about Ji Meng's situation. "Ji Meng himself is not shrewd, nor does he have a dissolute heart. He is simple and honest by nature. There must be someone instigating him. If you find out, deal with the problem directly."
"Okay, I'll do it quietly and won't alert them." Yaochi knew that this matter was of great importance. No matter how much her senior brother didn't acknowledge them, the demon race was still the place where her senior brother came from, and her senior brother always hoped that they would be alright.
Chang Hao continued to look at the Investiture of the Gods in his hand. He paused at the position of the Four Emperors, then put the Investiture of the Gods away with a sense of loss. He wondered if Taiyi would be accepted by this world after returning to the Primordial World.
Chang Hao returned to the Sun Star discreetly, placed Taiyi from the Hongmeng Pearl into the Tai Run Pool, and then entered the Tai Run Pool himself.
Reaching out to brush across Taiyi's sea of consciousness, it was completely empty.
Taiyi's primordial spirit self-destructed and was forced back into his body. However, once the primordial spirit dissipated, it was gone. Fortunately, it remained hidden within his physical body and did not dissipate into the world.
As long as one soul remains, the true fire of the sun can be rekindled, and life will continue indefinitely.
Chang Hao's primordial spirit left his body and entered Taiyi's Purple Mansion directly, where he personally rekindled Taiyi's True Solar Fire.
After overcoming countless hardships, a spark finally ignited in the pitch-black Purple Palace, though it was like a candle flickering in the wind, barely extinguished.
Chang Hao used his left hand to form a hand seal to protect the hard-won spark, while his right hand controlled the spark to circulate through the microcosmic orbit on Taiyi's body.
Wherever this true fire of the sun passed, it left behind specks of golden light, attempting to awaken the primordial spirit rooted in the physical body, so that the soul might return...
As time went by, the microcosmic orbit became smoother and smoother, and the dense cracks on the meridians it passed through gradually healed...
Chang Hao's face gradually turned pale, and he left the Purple Mansion only when he was exhausted, and then returned to the Tai Run Pool.
Cycle after cycle, year after year, Chang Hao patiently and meticulously repaired Taiyi's riddled body, relentlessly attempting to condense Taiyi's primordial spirit.
When Chang Hao was exhausted once again and stopped supplying the True Fire of the Sun to go out and recuperate, the True Fire of the Sun did not disappear into nothingness as before. Instead, it shrank and then became brighter and brighter, directly illuminating this Purple Mansion.
Chang Hao's eyes shone like stars as he approached the True Fire of the Sun, holding his breath and waiting. Had Taiyi's consciousness awakened?
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