The divine presence is unparalleled, truly the supreme of the heavens.

This was everyone's first impression upon seeing Song Lin.

No introduction was needed; it was clear who had arrived.

"Our reverence to the Divine Lord!"

The immortals of the Three Realms, Emperors of the Heavens, Gods of the Ten Directions, along with all celestial beings—all bowed in unison.

Protectors, Heavenly Ladies, and Taoist disciples each held fragrant flowers, forming orderly arrangements as Song Lin took the main seat in the Palace of the Polestar.

The Palace of the Polestar rested atop the clouds, its doors wide open, allowing everyone to see Song Lin enthroned within.

The magic meeting commenced, omitting many of the elaborate rituals.

Now, there was no need to worship the heavens or pray to a particular immortal; Song Lin himself embodied the heavens, he himself was the immortal.

Thus, there was no grand ceremony; apart from its scale, it resembled an ordinary banquet instead.

Song Lin casually reflected on the past.

"Since the last world war, when the Heavenly Court repelled the Demon Army—over sixty years have passed. Aside from compensating for the fallen, the Heavenly Court has not made an official verdict or conclusion. Now that we all have time, it is proper to resolve these matters and plan for the Heavenly Court's future."

This was the reason Song Lin summoned everyone here.

Beyond rewarding merits, another crucial step was determining the next objectives for the Heavenly Court.

"To rule the universe, enhance the Small Thousand Heavenly Court. Let the Ten Directions Star Lords, Emperors, Lords, the heavens, humans, demons, ghosts, and immortals each perform their duties to perfection."

"Never abandon the Donghua Rules, the Three Refuges, the Three Laws, and the nine prohibitions. Eliminate the Six Heavenly Old Qi. Everyone must practice the Taiyi Jinhua Scripture. The Rules and Fundamental Laws are the foundation for the Heavenly Court's establishment."

The Donghua Rules hold immense importance, as they are the key to the Donghua Dao's widespread acceptance by all beings.

Back at the Taoist Temple, Song Lin's methods were destined to flourish across the world.

The hearts of the people longed for stability. Such orderly, peaceful regulations were embraced wholeheartedly by the populace.

Each time they conquered a new star, while the upper classes might resist temporarily, the lower classes would inevitably succumb swiftly.

After all, anyone with even a shred of sense could discern who truly cared for their lives and well-being.

"This process must be completed within three hundred years, during which thirty-six Upper Pure Demon Tribulations will occur. We must journey through them together."

"Understood!"

"After enduring the tribulations, the time will come to break through the Small Thousand and establish the Great Thousand Heavenly Court."

The universe is vast, stretching from one end to the other, spanning hundreds of billions of light-years, and still expanding.

The number of habitable stars in the universe is endless.

If this realm were managed well, with enough strength to withstand the Demon Tribulations, living freely for tens of thousands or even millions of years would not be a problem.

Yet such pursuits are ultimately meaningless; the Small Thousand World is insufficient for seeking the Great Dao, with the highest cultivation only reaching Harmonization Perfection.

Even if one comprehended hundreds or thousands of laws, it would remain a state of Harmonization, incapable of glimpsing the Heavenly Immortal Dao.

"Alright, let us now celebrate the meritorious contributors."

Song Lin's countenance grew solemn, and everyone sat upright in formality.

"The Emperor of the North Pole Exorcism Demon Chiyou!"

"Your subject is present!"

Clouds of auspicious fortune carried Chiyou to Song Lin's presence.

"Chiyou is meritorious in demon extermination. He is bestowed with the Acquired Spirit Treasure Stone-breaking Axe and Dragon Tooth Spear. He shall oversee the Martial Affairs of twenty-six Outer Heaven Stars, with Yujue Demon Country's Undying Peak as his dojo."

Undying Peak was originally the Taishi Demon Emperor's dojo, renamed for this purpose. Being the palace of a generation's Demon Emperor, it rivaled even blessed lands like Zengcheng in value.

It was ideal for the cultivation of disciples.

"The Taiyi Jinhua Destiny Emperor Tianling is granted the South Sea Dojo… overseeing the Literary Affairs of twenty-six Outer Heaven Stars."

One by one, the awards were distributed.

Those with existing titles had their authorities expanded to include additional stars.

"The Taishun Star Xuanji Saint is titled Taishun Star Lord, overseeing the Taishun Star and bestowed with…"

"The Taiyan Star Fusang Saint Master is titled Taiyan Star Lord…"

"The Taiyuan Star Taodu Mountain Xuanxiu is titled Taiyuan Star Lord."

"The Taixuan Star Red Flame Divine Phoenix is titled Divine Phoenix Star Lord, with a designated dojo…"

The eight stars of the Nine Yang World and another eighteen stars were each awarded in succession.

There were plenty of positions, as each star required a City God, Mountain God, Earth Deity, and other independent offices with proper configurations. This was necessary given the high administrative cost of the Heavenly Court's long reach.

Of course, aside from titles and basic pills, Song Lin provided no additional rewards. After all, these individuals had not performed any great deeds, nor had they garnered notable accomplishments. Even those who joined the Heavenly Court earned merit only by pledging their allegiance, and even then, minimally.

The Outer Heaven Stars totaled twenty-six, with the farthest reaching as much as twenty million light-years away.

Among them were eight Harmonization Experts of the Human Clan and three of the Demon Clan.

These individuals ought to be titled Emperors, yet due to their lack of merit, they were not bestowed such titles.

The Heavenly Court continued to expand, and titles could always be upgraded later, so most people held no grievances.

Countless titles, including Star Lords, Emperors, True Monarchs, Primordial Monarchs, and Heavenly Lords, were granted.

The titling system was far from monotonous.

Earth Deities typically bore titles such as Emperor, King, or Duke, while Great Generals and ghosts bore titles like Lord, Commander, King, and General.

Demons and cultivators were similar, but included the rank of Great Saint, reserved for Harmonization cultivators.

"Additionally, Summer Yin Emperor and Primordial Heavenly Emperor Yuanbo are retitled as Yin Emperor, overseeing the Death River with the honorary title of Emperor Death River."

"Red Flame Divine Phoenix shall act as steward of the Life River under the honorary title of Emperor Life River."

"Me?..." Red Flame Divine Phoenix was taken aback, then knelt in gratitude.

To oversee the life-force of all realms—what an immense authority.

The leadership was only temporary, perhaps due to the lack of personal merit.

Song Lin continued bestowing ranks upon others.

Core Formation cultivators could be called Wandering Immortals, thereby entering the ranks of Immortals.

Such individuals were not given formal titles, including former prisoners and those with past crimes, as their status did not match the criteria for higher ranks.

Their names had already been prearranged by the Civil Academy, sparing Song Lin the effort of crafting titles. Most bore labels like Independent Cultivator, Immortal Official, Courtier, Envoy, or Immortal Disciple.

Titles not only signified rank but corresponded to benefits. Upon entering the Immortal Registry, they could use the Palace of the Polestar to project across the Ten Thousand Realms, legally possess dojos, accept disciples, and even establish sects.

The Heavenly Court no longer harbored the Taoist mentality; Song Lin himself refrained from taking the liturgy and tokens, thus creating a unique Donghua system for granting liturgy and tokens.

The prior talismans and seals were simply tools created by predecessors via the laws of heaven and earth.

But now, the Heavenly Court had established its own laws, freeing it from reliance on external or sectarian practices.

The Heavenly Court no longer restricted sect formation among cultivators; standing above all sects, it even welcomed the Buddhist Sect to join, as long as they adhered to the Donghua principles.

"From this day forth, the Eastern King shall bear the outward title 'Shenxiao Heavenly Emperor,' with the official Divine Map as…"

Song Lin conjured an image.

The figure in the image bore a ten-foot Golden Body, draped in white, with long flowing hair, treading upon five-colored clouds, crowned by the rays of the sun. In his hands, he held a sword and a seal, symbolizing law and the Taoist tradition. Behind him stood the Ten Directions Gods, while layered worlds unfolded beneath the five-colored clouds.

The Immortal Realm, Kunlun Zeng City, Outer Heaven Stars, the Mortal World, and the Netherworld were depicted in succession.

This was the fundamental sacrificial emblem.

Of course, alternative designs for popular worship were not restricted.

Song Lin had seen depictions of a venerable elder with white hair, a stern-faced middle-aged emperor, and the widely circulated image of the Eastern King wielding a sword astride a Qilin.

The Heavenly Emperor naturally sported hundreds of dharma images.

"Our reverence to the Shenxiao Heavenly Emperor!"

The Ten Directions Immortals bowed formally.

The banquet concluded.

Song Lin dissolved his avatar and returned to the starlit void to ponder the perfection of Harmonization.

All preparations were complete; now it was a matter of time.

Upon breaking through, the next world would open.

Others returned to their domains to establish departments and familiarize themselves with their duties.

This process would take years.

"Yinn Shang, Demon Tribulation, come forth… break and rebuild."

Within the void, Song Lin closed his eyes.

Flowers bloomed and withered—another Jiazi had passed.

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