Yang Bi followed behind Chen Shi, introducing the origin of the Taibai Star Lord as they walked.

"Back when the Earth Immortal Realm was opened, the Heavenly Court ascended to the Earth Immortal Realm, and the Dao lineage struggle at the Ancestral Court happened. The Three Pure Ones were defeated, and the Teacher's Dao lineage flourished.

"The Three Pure Ones do not contend, but it does not mean others do not.

"The White Emperor ordered the Taibai Star Lord to descend to the Lower Realm to seize the Ancestral Court's Dao lineage, coinciding with the Red Emperor also ordering his son to descend.

"Thus, at the end of the Great Qin, the Red Emperor's son beheaded the White Emperor's son and established the Great Han."

Chen Shi was taken aback: "The reincarnated body of the Star Lord was beheaded? How could the White Emperor let this go?"

The Red Emperor and the White Emperor were both significant figures among the Divine, belonging to the Five Elders, their status second only to the Four Imperial Lords and the Great Heavenly Venerate.

Who would have thought they also had a period of Dao lineage struggle back then?

Yang Bi said: "At that time, the Dao lineage struggle at the Ancestral Court escalated. After all, it was the origin place of the Earth Immortal Realm and the Ten Thousand Worlds; everyone wanted a piece of it. After the Taibai Star Lord was beheaded, he returned to the heavens, biding his time. After the Red Emperor's son established the Great Han, he noticed other Divine forces stirring restlessly, making it difficult to rule the Ancestral Court, so he allied with the Master Lineage."

Chen Shi interrupted him: "At that time, the Teacher had probably already ascended to the Earth Immortal Realm."

Yang Bi nodded: "The Teacher ascended, but his disciples and followers remained. One Great Scholar of the Master Lineage received significant use, proposing to abolish all other schools and honor only Confucian teachings. Anyone not in the Six Arts or following Confucius' teachings would have their way cut off! From then on, the Master Lineage firmly established itself, and other Dao lineages gradually declined."

Chen Shi, not knowing much about this history, asked for details.

Yang Bi narrated diligently: After the Red Emperor's lineage gained the Ancestral Court, the White Emperor never gave up on reclaiming the Ancestral Court. Thus, the Taibai Star Lord descended once more, reincarnating as Wang Mang, breaking the Han Dynasty.

The Red Emperor sent another son to the Lower Realm, beheaded Wang Mang, restored the Great Han, and prolonged the dynasty.

Later, the Red Emperor and White Emperor continued to struggle repeatedly over ten thousand years, spanning the Shu Han, Liu Song, Later Han, Northern Han, and Southern Han dynasties.

"Their battles were chaotic, and by the Great Ming Dynasty, the Taibai Star Lord had his military power stripped and became a civil servant."

Yang Bi said, "Before this, he held the position of Martial God in the Heavenly Court, unmatched in combat. Perhaps the Ancestral Court was no longer so crucial to the Earth Immortal Realm, so he couldn't be bothered to continue vying for it. However, due to the Great Han struggle, he is not friendly towards our Master Lineage."

Chen Shi was slightly stunned: "Are you saying the Taibai Star Lord holds a grudge against our Golden Turtle Island?"

Yang Bi said: "The deep-seated grudge of seizing the Ancestral Court's Dao lineage! That's why I advised the True King to be cautious just now."

As they spoke, they had already arrived at the gates of Golden Turtle Island.

The Taibai Star Lord stood at the gate, accompanied by a Child with red hair and white clothes, somewhat thin.

The Taibai Star Lord was an old man with white hair, always greeting others with a smile, known in the Heavenly Court as a peacemaker and a good-natured person. Chen Shi had met him a few times, always feeling he was amiable but never expected him to be the Martial God of the Heavenly Court.

Son of the White Emperor, unmatched in martial prowess!

"What's more, the abolishment of all other schools in favor of Confucian teachings likely makes the Star Lord unfriendly towards our Golden Turtle Island, so we must be on guard!" Chen Shi thought.

The Taibai Star Lord was observing the scenery of Penglai West. Hearing the noise, he turned around, saw Chen Shi approaching with Little Dun, and noticed the Dao Ruins Dao Realm behind Chen Shi in the void, vaguely seated by a few Daluo Golden Immortals, aware of his caution towards him.

He was indifferent, chuckled, and stepped forward to greet: "Heavenly King Chen, long time no see. The Heavenly King's cultivation has become more profound! Your heroic rescue of King Li, unparalleled loyalty, and leading troops to sweep away the bandits in Elder Province have earned you much merit. The Great Heavenly Venerate is very pleased and has ordered this old minister to reward the soldiers."

Chen Shi, internally vigilant against him suddenly making a ruthless move, laughed: "The old Star Lord exaggerates my achievements; there are numerous bandits in Elder Province, how could they be so easily swept away? We are still sweeping, still sweeping. I dare not accept the rewards from His Majesty."

The Taibai Star Lord laughed: "Would there be any reason to refuse the Great Heavenly Venerate's rewards? Heavenly King Chen wouldn't think of defying orders, would he?"

Chen Shi, having no choice, said: "I accept with humility. This is not the place to receive the decree; old Star Lord, please this way."

He raised his hand to invite, and the two stepped on auspicious clouds, heading towards Biyou Palace.

Little Dun and Yang Bi followed behind.

Chen Shi inquired: "What was the old Star Lord looking at just now?"

The Taibai Star Lord laughed: "The old man was viewing the scenes of Penglai West. When I first came here, demons ran rampant, and it was all chaos. Golden Turtle Island was truly impoverished then. Who would have thought that within a few short years of the Heavenly King's arrival, it would regain the magnificence of the world's supreme Holy Land. The Heavenly King's talents are truly admirable."

Chen Shi laughed: "It's a coincidence. I hadn't been on Golden Turtle Island long before the Outer Dao of Penglai West receded significantly, revealing some Holy Land phenomena. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time."

The Taibai Star Lord said: "Heavenly King is the Sect Leader of Golden Turtle Island, inheriting the Teacher's Dao lineage. Could the retreat of the Outer Dao in Penglai West be related to the Heavenly King?"

Chen Shi laughed heartily: "If I had such abilities, I would have turned Penglai West into a Holy Land long ago. The old Star Lord should note that many places here are still polluted by the Outer Dao."

The Taibai Star Lord laughed: "The Heavenly King is avoiding suspicion."

Chen Shi said nothing.

The two reached Biyou Palace, and the Taibai Star Lord read the decree aloud. Chen Shi accepted the decree and placed it for offering.

This time, the Great Heavenly Venerate did not promote him further; reaching the position of Heavenly King was essentially the pinnacle, with no higher official rank. He was not Divine, so he couldn't be given a title like Heavenly Venerate, nor could he truly be granted a territory. The only possible honor was the temporary Jieyu title.