I'm In Heaven, I Just Want To Work Overtime

Chapter 111: The Star Official of the Pleiades

In the Array of Ten Thousand Immortals,

The Great Principal Golden Immortal Xuan Du was engaged in a battle against Kong Xuan, Yun Xiao, and others.

Suddenly, the Taiji diagram in his hand emitted a brilliant light, carrying him and the other immortals beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens.

Without the support of the immortals, the power of the Orthodox Sect greatly diminished. Eleven Golden Immortals had their three flowers and five qi in their heads and chests severed by the Primordial Origin Golden Battle, making their combat strength inferior to that of a third-generation disciple.

Among the third-generation disciples, many had died in battle, such as Lei Zhenzi, Nezha, Jinzha, Muzha, Huang Tianhua, and others.

Only Yang Jian and other immortals remained, struggling to support themselves.

It can be said that they were in a precarious situation.

Yang Wu, relying on the Avoiding Water Golden Clear Beast, as well as the Apricot Yellow Flag and the Sixth Grade Pure World White Lotus, had not fallen.

At this moment, two rays of light flew from the sky and landed in his hands.

One of them was a treasure box, five inches wide and one foot long, looking ordinary.

The other was a three-foot-long banner, as tall as a person, with a chaotic color on its surface, unmistakably the Innate treasure, the Pangu Banner.

Then, many names appeared in his mind, all of them members of the Orthodox Sect.

Yang Wu understood in his heart that when the Three Religions held discussions and established the Conferred Divinity List together.

The Heavenly Master of the Orthodox Sect also knew that the majority of the Conferred Divinity List would fall into the hands of the Orthodox Sect. In addition, there were many disciples under his sect who were of mixed quality, with many having shallow roots and bad character.

In the end, two-thirds of the names on the Conferred Divinity List were established, leaving one-third for those who died in the calamity and had deep roots.

Now that the Orthodox Sect had suffered a great defeat, there were still many disciples of the Orthodox Sect who had not made it onto the list.

Therefore, the Heavenly Venerable of the Primordial Beginning bestowed this weapon of slaughter, intending to use Yang Wu's hand to complete the calamity.

The Heavenly Master of the Orthodox Sect also knew this, that those who were named on the Conferred Divinity List could not escape no matter what, so he did not try to stop it.

According to the list on the Conferred Divinity List, Yang Wu first found the Ten Heavenly Sovereigns.

Then he opened the box and offered it in the air.

Qin Wan, Zhao Jiang, Dong Quan, Yuan Jiao, Jin Guang Holy Mother, Sun Liang, Bai Li, Yao Bin, Wang Bian, and Zhang Shao were all sucked into the treasure box.

In a short time, they turned into blood, and their ten strands of True Spirit ascended to the Conferred Divinity List.

Kong Xuan, as the only quasi-sage in the Array of Ten Thousand Immortals and the deputy leader of the Orthodox Sect, was unmatched by anyone, but he also understood the will of heaven and could only let Yang Wu slaughter the disciples of the Orthodox Sect.

The Holy Mother of the Turtle Spirit couldn't bear it and shouted as she wielded her sword and killed her way over.

But Yang Wu used the Pangu Banner, and this space immediately turned into chaos, which then turned into earth, water, fire, and wind, roaring and surging, chaotic like boiling porridge.

The Holy Mother of the Turtle Spirit was immediately annihilated, and her True Spirit floated out.

Yang Wu knew that the Pangu Banner contained the power of the Heavenly Venerable of the Primordial Beginning. Otherwise, with his ability, he would never be able to kill a Great Principal Golden Immortal.

The restless disciples of the Orthodox Sect immediately calmed down.

Then, Yang Wu, with the treasure box and the Pangu Banner, slaughtered in all directions among the disciples of the Orthodox Sect, as if he had entered a deserted land.

After all the named individuals on the list were slaughtered, he finally stopped.

He handed the Conferred Divinity List and the Divine Whip to Tianchenzi and said according to the instructions of the Heavenly Venerable of the Primordial Beginning, "Hongjun Ancestor has ordered that Martial King Ji Fa should bear the heavenly mandate and become the co-ruler of the human race, establishing the Great Zhou Dynasty, which should last for eighty thousand years. However, the Conferred Divinity List and the Divine Whip should be entrusted to your sect for safekeeping."

Tianchenzi took the Conferred Divinity List and the Divine Whip and sneered, "Fellow Daoist, you have such a murderous nature!"

Several disciples of the Orthodox Sect around him also gnashed their teeth, wishing to drink his blood and eat his flesh, and degrade his divine soul to the Nine Netherworlds.

Yang Wu sighed and said, "I don't want to either, but under the calamity, the heavenly mandate is difficult to defy, and I have no choice but to do so!"

Then, he rode the Avoiding Water Golden Clear Beast and led the remaining disciples of the Orthodox Sect out of the Array of Ten Thousand Immortals.

At this point, the calamity of the Conferred Divinity came to an end.

The four true dragons of the Human Heavenly King Yuan Yuan flew out from his body, and he himself led the army to withdraw from Chaoge and return to the territory of the Gong Kingdom.

Martial King Ji Fa acquired the power of the Nine Dragons and marched towards Chaoge, establishing the Great Zhou dynasty.

He commanded his younger brother, Zhou Gong Dan, to sing the names and confer titles in the Golden Hall.

Yuan Yuan was appointed as the King of Qi, leading the two hundred vassal states.

The other meritorious officials were each granted titles according to the system of feudalism.

However, Ji Fa, as the ruler of the human race, still felt uneasy, fearing that Yuan Yuan in the distant land of Qilu would once again use the name of divine will to rebel.

Therefore, he built a heavenly altar.

The entire country conducted sacrifices, praying to the heavens to protect his rule.

The Heavenly Venerable Yuan Shi personally descended, following the will of heaven, and conferred the title of Emperor upon Ji Fa, signifying him as the eldest son of heaven.

Although Ji Fa no longer held the title of Human Sovereign, he became the Emperor of Zhou, descending to Rank One, and truly held the supreme power, no longer needing to worry about Yuan Yuan in Qilu.

Meanwhile, on Jin'ao Island, within the Biyou Palace.

Kong Xuan, Jin Ling Holy Mother, Wu Yunxian, Yunxiao, Jin Gu Immortal, Pilu Immortal, and Tianchenzi were discussing the arrangement of positions on the Conferred Divinity List.

After the battle of the Immortal Execution Sword Formation, the Master of Tongtian, along with the Water and Fire Boys, left Jin'ao Island and ascended to the thirty-third layer of the outer heavens, Yu Yu Tian.

Similarly, the Heavenly Venerable Yuan Shi also left Kunlun Mountain and ascended to the thirty-third layer of the outer heavens, Qingwei Tian, no longer concerned with worldly affairs.

"The position of the Doumu Yuan Jun is none other than the Turtle Spirit Holy Mother!" Tianchenzi said.

"Good!"

The immortals nodded, indicating their agreement.

Although the Turtle Spirit Holy Mother was not well-known, her luck was shallow, and she ultimately died under the treasure box of the Heavenly Venerable Yuan Shi.

As one of the four direct disciples of the Master of Tongtian, the Turtle Spirit Holy Mother was qualified to hold the position of Doumu Yuan Jun.

Moreover, among the three teachings, there were not many female immortals. Among the fallen female immortals, the Turtle Spirit Holy Mother had the highest cultivation and status. Therefore, she was the most suitable candidate for the position of Doumu Yuan Jun.

"The South Pole Immortal Lord can be the Great Emperor of the South Pole, and the Taiyi Perfected Being can be the Taiyi Salvation Heavenly Venerable. What do you all think?" Tianchenzi continued.

"Agreed!"

The immortals of the Jiejiao did not oppose.

The South Pole Immortal Lord was the head of the disciples of the Chanjiao, second only to the Vice Sect Master, the Burning Lamp Daoist. Being appointed as the Great Emperor of the South Pole was appropriate.

And the Taiyi Perfected Being was one of the outstanding members among the twelve immortals of the Yuxu. It was only natural for him to be appointed as the Heavenly Venerable. After all, if the appointment was too low, not to mention the Heavenly Venerable Yuan Shi, even the Jade Emperor would not agree.

"For the position of the Zixu Great Emperor, I think it is more appropriate to choose a Golden Immortal of the Yuxu." Tianchenzi said slowly.

"Why is that? Wouldn't it be better if the Zixu Great Emperor is in the hands of our Jiejiao?" Jin Ling Holy Mother couldn't understand.

"The Zixu Great Emperor, one of the Four Guardians of the Heavenly Court, holds authority over the stars. If both the Doumu Yuan Jun and the Zixu Great Emperor come from the Jiejiao, not only would the Chanjiao not agree, but even the Jade Emperor would strongly oppose it. Moreover, with the constraints of the Doumu Yuan Jun, what difference would it make if the position of the Zixu Great Emperor is given to the Chanjiao?" Tianchenzi explained.

"Makes sense!"

Jin Ling Holy Mother no longer objected.

"As for the position of the Gouchen Great Emperor, shall we let my eldest brother take it?" Yunxiao asked.

Zhao Gongming, as the head disciple of the outer sect of the Jiejiao, attained the Dao during the period of the Heavenly Sovereign, but unfortunately died under the poisonous gu worms of Pan Wang.

"Taoist Gongming's cultivation and qualifications are sufficient, but I advise you, Holy Mother, not to let him take on the role of Gouchen," Tianchenzi advised.

"Why is that?"

Yunxiao was a little puzzled. After all, Gouchen was one of the Four Guardians, with a status equal to that of the Zixu Great Emperor, extremely noble.

She and Zhao Gongming have been born together since their conception. One is the Wind of Innate, the other is the Cloud of Innate. Their sibling relationship is extraordinary, so naturally they must strive for a good divine position for them.

Tianchenzi explained, "Now there is a war within the Three Teachings, with both the Orthodox and the Heretical suffering losses. The Demon Race is not influential, while the Monster Race is rising and is becoming a trend. And Gouchen, who commands the Myriad Monsters of the Three Realms, is bound to confront the Monster Race. Although the position of Gouchen is prestigious, it is actually a hot potato. It's better not to accept it."

Yunxiao seemed to understand something and nodded, then asked, "What divine position should the eldest brother take?"

"He can be appointed as the True Monarch of the Golden Dragon, the One and Only Dragon and Tiger of the Mysterious Altar!"

"Isn't that the God of Wealth?"

Yunxiao was somewhat dissatisfied. She felt that with the eldest brother's strength and status, he should at least be an Emperor Monarch or a Heavenly Venerable. It wouldn't be lower than the position of a Perfected Being of the Taiyi Sect, right?

Tianchenzi smiled and said, "The God of Wealth not only manages the wealth of the mortal world, but also controls the wealth of the heavenly court. It's definitely a good position!"

"What's the use of that?" Yunxiao still wasn't satisfied.

"Do you know what the heavenly court distributes to the gods as their salary after they take their positions?" Tianchenzi asked.

"What is it?"

Yunxiao and the others didn't know.

"It's the merit of incense and worship!"

Tianchenzi's words made the gods of the Orthodox Sect shudder.

Merit is a good thing that all immortals and gods in the Three Realms go crazy for.

Although incense and worship are slightly inferior to merit, they are still extremely precious divine objects for the immortals and gods on the list.

"The prosperity of the heavenly court is inevitable. By then, controlling the mortal realm, appointing land gods, mountain gods, dragon kings, and city gods, the incense and worship merit generated by billions of living beings every day is unimaginable! All of this will be managed by Brother Gongming."

Yunxiao nodded and thought to herself: It seems that being the God of Wealth is indeed a good position.

She immediately clasped her hands and said, "Fellow Daoist has considered everything thoroughly and has secured a good job for the eldest brother."

After that, the immortals of the Orthodox Sect roughly determined the divine positions of the 365 gods.

"It's hateful that Yangwu killed many immortals of our Orthodox Sect, but he didn't make it onto the list and ended up enjoying the Kunlun Saint Realm." Wuyun Immortal gritted his teeth.

Tianchenzi nodded and said, "That's right. He killed many immortals of our Orthodox Sect. How can we let him go unpunished? We must bring him to the heavenly court. Otherwise, if he hides in the Yuxu Palace, who can do anything to him?"

"But his name is not on the Conferred Divinity List. What can we do about it?" Wuyun Immortal asked.

"Exchange! Exchange with the emperor positions of the South Pole Longevity Great Emperor, the Purple Star Great Emperor, the Taiyi Salvation Heavenly Venerable, and the Gouchen Great Emperor!" Tianchenzi said.

"Good!"

All the immortals agreed.

Afterwards, Tianchenzi rode on the Ink Qilin and carried the banner of exchanging divine positions on the Conferred Divinity List, and came to the Yuxu Palace.

Although the Golden Immortals of the Orthodox Sect were not fond of Tianchenzi, now that the tribulation had passed and the other party came to discuss the conferment of divinity, it was natural not to act rashly.

Tianchenzi first mentioned the arrangements for the divine positions of the South Pole Immortal and the Taiyi Perfected Being.

The expressions of the Golden Immortals of the Yuxu Palace, such as Guangchengzi, slightly relaxed, and they had no objections to the arrangements of the Orthodox Sect.

"The divine positions of the Purple Star Great Emperor, the Gouchen Great Emperor, and even the Heavenly Venerable of the Nine Heavens Thunder Sound Universal Salvation can all be given to the fallen immortals of the Heretical Sect!" Tianchenzi said.

The Golden Immortals of Yuxu exchanged glances and were somewhat moved.

These divine positions were all First Grade or Second Grade divine positions of the heavenly court, with high status and power. They held military power and were not to be taken lightly.

"I don't know what conditions your Orthodox Sect has?" Guangchengzi said in a deep voice.

He didn't believe that the Orthodox Sect would be so kind as to give so many Second Grade divine positions to the Heretical Sect.

"There is only one condition, to put Yangwu's physical body on the list and appoint him to a divine position in the heavenly court!" Tianchenzi said.

"Impossible!"

Guangchengzi categorically refused.

Although Yang Wu is the latest disciple of Heavenly Venerable Yuan Shi and his cultivation is only at the Celestial Immortal Realm, he has made numerous great contributions during the Conferment of Gods. First, he used the Nail-Head Seven Arrows Book to kill Bo Yi Kao, making way for Martial King Ji to ascend. Then, he used the Pure World White Lotus to save the people of Xi Qi City and killed Lv Yue and his disciples. In Mian Chi, he even invited the Demon Race to help defend against disasters for the Chan Sect. Finally, he used the Treasure Box and Pangu Banner to help many disciples of the Jie Sect make it onto the list. Among the Chan Sect, who has made greater contributions than Yang Wu?

"Even if I can secure a High Grade divine position for my senior brothers and nephews, what does it matter if I, as a humble Daoist, am not on the list?" Yang Wu laughed heartily and readily agreed to Tian Chenzi's conditions.

"Junior brother, if you become a divine spirit in the Heavenly Court, you will have no leisure to comprehend the Great Dao. Moreover, the disciples of the Jie Sect who want you to enter the Heavenly Court are not well-intentioned!" Guang Chengzi hurriedly said.

Even Cihang Daoist, Wen Shu Daoist, and Spirit Treasure Grandmaster came to persuade him.

"Thank you, senior brothers, for your kind intentions. But in the Conferment of Gods battle, our Chan Sect has already lost the advantage. If we don't strive for some High Grade divine positions, how can we contend with the Jie Sect divine spirits in the Heavenly Court? Are we really going to give up on the Heavenly Court?" Yang Wu said solemnly.

Guang Chengzi and the others, including Yu Xu Golden Immortals, fell silent.

Yang Wu then said to Tian Chenzi, "If you want me to enter the Heavenly Court, you must offer more High Grade divine positions!"

"Isn't it enough with the Purple Wei and Gou Chen, along with the Nine Heavens Ying Yuan Thunder Sound Universal Heavenly Venerable?" Tian Chenzi frowned.

"Naturally, it's not enough. Our Chan Sect is composed of superior immortals and should enjoy High Grade divine positions. If you can offer the divine position of the Five Mountains Great Emperor, I will agree to enter the Heavenly Court!" Yang Wu said.

Although the Five Mountains Great Emperor is only a Fourth Grade divine position, he controls a part of the Six Paths of Reincarnation and is not to be underestimated.

"No, I can only offer one mountain to you all!" Tian Chenzi firmly refused.

"Three mountains!"

...

After some bargaining, they finally reached an agreement with the price of two mountains.

"I wonder what divine position the Jie Sect is willing to offer me?" Yang Wu asked.

Tian Chenzi said, "Fellow Daoist possesses the bloodline of the Golden Crow, so naturally, you should preside over the Sun Star as the Maou Ri Star Official. What do you all think?"

Guang Chengzi and the other Golden Immortals nodded in agreement.

The Maou Ri Star Official presides over the Sun Star, which is the leader of the twenty-eight constellations and considered a Fourth Grade divine position.

In the Heavenly Court, the highest is the First Grade divine position, such as the Four Heavenly Venerables and the Five Olds of the Five Directions.

The Second Grade follows, including the Nine Heavens Ying Yuan Thunder Sound Universal Heavenly Venerable, Fire Virtue Star Lord, Water Virtue Star Lord, Three Officials Great Emperor, Ten Directions Heavenly Venerable, and the Four Great Heavenly Masters.

The Third Grade includes the Marshal Tian Peng, the Six Stars of the Southern Dipper, the Seven Stars of the Northern Dipper, and the Five Stars Lord.

The Fourth Grade includes the Nine Luminaries Star Officials, the Four Spirit Gods, the twenty-eight constellations, and the Four Heavenly Kings.

The Fifth Grade includes the Thunder Lord and Electric Mother, the Four Great Marshals, the Four Sea Dragon Kings, the Five Dragon Gods, the Five Water Gods, and the Ten Yama Kings.

The Sixth Grade includes Thousand-Mile Eye, Wind-Following Ear, the Four Valuable Officials, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Generals, the Sixty Jiazi Gods, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Stars, the Seventy-Two Earth Evil Stars, the Water Emperor of the Nine Rivers, and the Great Gods of the Five Lakes.

The lowest in the center of the Heavenly Court is the Sixth Grade divine position, followed by the Yin Gods of the Underworld, and the Seventh Grade is the City God of each city, while the Eighth and Ninth Grades are the Land and Mountain Gods.

After all, Yang Wu is only on the list because of his physical body, and his cultivation is not considered high. If he were to be conferred a Second Grade divine position, the Heavenly Court would not agree.

Afterward, Tian Chenzi floated away.

"Junior brother, you have suffered!" Guang Chengzi bowed.

Yang Wu quickly said, "It's all for the sake of Yu Xu's service. There is no need to mention suffering."

(End of this chapter)