Dressed in celestial robes and purple cloud boots, with long eyebrows, white hair, and kind eyes, Venus, after landing, gave Xiao Ning and Wang Mang a slight bow.
In Xiao Ning's perception, the Venus before him was completely different from the Venus he had seen in the previous world.
Its aura is more refined, as deep and boundless as the ocean.
He didn't have a smiling expression; instead, he had that smug look on his face, as if someone owed him a hundred thousand or twenty thousand.
"This humble Taoist priest, Xiao Ning, greets the Star Lord!"
Seeing this, Xiao Ning muttered to himself, suppressed his smile, and replied indifferently.
He, Xiao, wasn't the kind of person who would fawn over someone who wouldn't listen. He gave me a cold shoulder the first time we met, but I didn't kick him out on the spot, which was only because of the Heavenly Court's influence.
What he didn't know was that it was because he and Wang Mang had extorted Sun Wukong back then that, even though hundreds of years had passed, Venus knew the whole story when he first met Xiao Ning and Wang Mang.
Therefore, Venus, who had a very good relationship with the monkey, had a very bad first impression of Xiao Ning and his companion.
"I, Wang Mang, greet the Star Lord!"
Wang Mang quickly stood up, cupped his hands in a salute, and said...
Wang Mang had heard of Venus's great name since childhood; it was a household name. Naturally, he would not be negligent or rude.
"The Great Celestial Venerable has decreed: Xiao Ning, a rogue cultivator from the lower realm, shall be made the Great Emperor of the Western Pole. This decree is hereby issued!"
Without wasting any words, Venus took out a bright yellow imperial edict from his sleeve and read it aloud.
He then handed the imperial edict to Xiao Ning, saying with a forced smile, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, congratulations! You have risen to the top in one step, becoming one of the Four Emperors of my Heavenly Court, second only to the Emperor and above all others!"
"Star Lord, you are too kind. I am used to a life of leisure and am afraid I cannot adapt to the luxurious life of the Heavenly Court! Star Lord, please convey my message to the Great Heavenly Venerable: I appreciate your kindness, but I will pass on the position of Emperor!"
Xiao Ning was already extremely familiar with the ins and outs of the Heavenly Court, and he had little interest in becoming a celestial official there.
Moreover, Xiao Ning was very unhappy with your attitude, Venus. What do you mean by "rising to the top in one step"? It's as if I, Xiao Ning, am eager to become an official in the Heavenly Court.
Besides, is being an Immortal Emperor really that great?
"you……"
Venus's eyes widened in surprise. He never expected that Xiao Ning would not only fail to express gratitude but also refuse him in a lukewarm manner.
In Taibai's imagination, this bumpkin would be overjoyed to hear that he had been bestowed the title of Emperor.
To my surprise, he refused!
How dare he?
Venus was filled with shock and anger, and trembled with rage.
He flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.
"Heh, what is that!"
After Venus flew away on a cloud, Xiao Ning gave a cold laugh.
"Master Xiao, why... did you refuse? That's one of the four highest positions in the Heavenly Court! It's such a pity to refuse!"
Beside him, Wang Mang said with a regretful expression.
"A mere emperor is of little use to me; I wouldn't even look at him!"
Xiao Ning stood with his hands behind his back, his face indifferent, and said, "I guess he will come back again!"
Wang Mang's eyes widened in surprise. "Master Xiao, why is that?" he asked.
"Since I came into this world, I have never shown off. Logically speaking, no one should know my background, nor should I attract the attention of the Heavenly Court!"
Xiao Ning curled his lips into a cold smile and said, "Now that we've just kidnapped Guanyin, the Heavenly Court is eagerly coming up to me, saying they're bestowing upon me the title of Emperor. They're just trying to win me over!"
"You want to win them over, but you send someone like Venus, as if someone owes him millions, with that cold face. Who are you trying to impress?"
"Although I don't know if there's any grudge between me and Venus, that's definitely not a reason for him to give me attitude!"
"If it weren't for the fact that we are both part of the Daoist sect in Heaven, I would have wanted to keep him here on the spot!"
Although he didn't know the true nature of this world, which was created casually by an unknown powerful being, he did know that there is no such thing as a free lunch.
The position of Heavenly Emperor is not so easy to obtain; in Xiao Ning's view, it is a veritable sugar-coated bullet.
The Western Heavenly Emperor, also known as the Gouchen Shangguan Heavenly Emperor, is one of the Four Heavenly Emperors of the Heavenly Court. He is in charge of the North and South Poles and the three realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man, and commands all the stars. He also presides over matters of war and conflict in the human world.
In short, they were in charge of the Heavenly Court's military campaigns.
To put it bluntly, they are high-ranking henchmen of the Heavenly Court.
Xiao Ning wouldn't be foolish enough to blindly go along with someone, work for free, or even bleed and sacrifice herself for nothing.
"I see, I didn't think that through!"
Wang Mang nodded. He wasn't stupid. Although he was initially attracted by the name of the Four Emperors, he quickly realized what was going on.
Sacrificing one's future for the empty title of "Emperor" is absolutely unacceptable for a true strongman.
"Master Xiao, if Venus comes again, will he refuse the Heavenly Court's decree again?"
Wang Mang thought for a moment and then asked.
Xiao Ning turned his head and pondered, "No, I've decided to accept!"