In fact, Zhong Kui died by suicide.

There were indeed certain issues with his state of mind.

However, even after his death, he was directly granted an extremely important position in the Underworld.

Responsible for balancing the Underworld and the Mortal World.

It's hard to say that this path wasn't predetermined, but no mythology has ever explained any connections behind Zhong Kui.

Now, it can be clarified. Perhaps Zhong Kui, among those with a Life Chart, was the most suitable. In terms of balance, they ultimately chose Zhong Kui, who had accepted certain Confucian and Taoist thoughts.

Take, for example, the Eight Immortals crossing the sea.

Each of these eight has their own story, but they indeed don't seem irreplaceable.

From ancient times to now, there have been many seekers in the Primordial World, and there are definitely many like these eight. Yet, this result was ultimately chosen. If it's related to the Life Chart, then it makes sense.

"Do I not have the Life Chart to become the Celestial Emperor?" Shen Yu also realized the difficulty in wanting to become the Celestial Emperor.

"It's not that you don't have the Life Chart to become the Celestial Emperor, but that it simply doesn't exist," Bodhi Ancestor shook his head slightly and said, "The so-called Life Chart is actually the operation of the Heavenly Dao Rules. It is the Heavenly Dao creating or choosing the person most in line with the rules and fate. But you are different; the level of the Association is far above the Heavenly Dao Rules. From the moment you became a member of the Association, the Life Chart no longer existed for you."

How can someone without a Life Chart, whom even the Heavenly Dao cannot control or influence, obtain the permissions, status, and power granted by the Heavenly Dao?

This question, even Bodhi Ancestor cannot answer.

Although when Shen Yu was still weak and knew little about the Primordial World, Bodhi Ancestor was almost able to answer any question Shen Yu had.

However, clearly, such things are completely different today.

Not to mention that Shen Yu himself has surpassed him and become a genuine Primordial Daluo Golden Immortal. Just the matters Shen Yu inquired about, concerning the core of the Heavenly Dao and even the development of All Heavens, also surpassed the capability limits of Bodhi Ancestor.

Shen Yu also realized this problem.

However, he did not expect Bodhi Ancestor to directly solve everything for him.

He hoped to find someone like this to consult when questions arise.

Thus, Shen Yu continued to ask, "But I can clearly feel that the Jade Emperor also has the idea of letting me take the position of Celestial Emperor. Although it hasn't been explicitly stated, there have been more than one hint."

At this level, there is no such thing as an illusion.

Some hints are essentially no different from direct communication.

Bodhi Ancestor was evidently also fully aware of this.

However, at this moment, he simply shook his head slightly, his expression slightly helpless, "The Jade Emperor has been stuck at the peak of the Saint level for countless years. The position of the Heavenly Dao is more of a restraint than fully leveraging his abilities, especially after the Great Tribulation of the West. It's equivalent to tacitly allocating part of the power and interests of the Heavenly Court to the Buddhist Sect and the Demon Clan. For this reason, after seeing you and the existence of the Association, the Emperor had the notion of letting go of everything and returning to the essence of cultivation — however, he does not intend to pass the Celestial Emperor position to you now, but plans to do so after completely controlling the situation, and the Heavenly Dao of the entire Primordial World."

Shen Yu understood.

Indeed, he was wrong.

At the current stage, even the Celestial Emperor cannot abdicate. The abdication he was thinking of is a more distant future.

When the Association or Shen Yu completely controls the Primordial World.

After all, following the style of the Association, this step is almost inevitable. Only the very few, like Shen Yu, who do not wish to personally control or lead the development of civilization, would choose to remain hidden behind the scenes.

If that's the case.

Then Shen Yu now can only indirectly, through the Celestial Emperor, make some decisions to promote some changes?

Although it sounds similar, the actual difference is very large.

Only by truly sitting in that position and having the power of control will Shen Yu be able to precisely control the overall situation.

"Is there any other way?" Shen Yu asked at this moment.

If indeed there is no way on the Primordial World's side, then Shen Yu would choose to directly use the Gray Mist to find a way.

Then, Bodhi Ancestor nodded slightly.

"Yes."

Shen Yu was taken aback.

"The complete handover of the Celestial Emperor's position is by no means ordinary. Unless you can fully control this part of the Heavenly Dao Rules, there's no way. However, you can try to have the Jade Emperor temporarily hand over the permissions of heaven and earth to you. After that, he leaves this world and does not return, being tacitly assumed by the Dao to have fallen," Bodhi Ancestor smiled, "If so, you must arrange a satisfactory place for this Jade Emperor."

Clearly, this kind of incomplete handover is equivalent to giving a handle to the Jade Emperor.

As long as he can return, he can revoke Shen Yu's Celestial Emperor permissions at any time.

Although this is not a simple matter, it's enough for the Jade Emperor to demand more "compensation."

"Settlement?"

Shen Yu looked at the Ancestor of the Primordial Wilderness and suddenly realized a problem.

"I'm afraid this isn't just the idea of the Jade Emperor, but also the idea of many immortals, right?"

"Indeed." Bodhi Ancestor said with a cheerful smile, "In the Mortal World, there is also a saying about ministers being reshuffled with each new emperor. Many have grown tired of their Divine Position and wish to escape the cage of the Divine Position. The Jade Emperor could be a good example, and if so, many Divine Positions could be freed for you to give to those you desire."

Shen Yu pondered continuously in his mind.

Before fully mastering the Heavenly Dao Rules of the Primordial World, Divine Positions are essentially lifetime appointments.

This means that only when the previous Divine Spirit completely falls—to the extent that even the Heaven and Earth Laws cannot save them—can a new Divine Spirit appear.

After all, many Divine Spirits have been listed on the Investiture of the Gods.

That means they have already lost their freedom.

From the soul, to self-awareness, to actions and behavior, all are bound by the Investiture of the Gods.

Theoretically, they are almost immortal.

The souls have long been enshrined within the Heavenly Dao.

And these Immortals are the most loyal adherents and maintainers of the Heavenly Dao Rules—they have no choice.

Given this situation, the enthusiasm of these Divine Spirits can be well imagined.

Say no more; Shen Yu is well aware that as the God of Wealth, Shen Gongbao has been slacking for a long time.

He has been slacking to the extent that the Heavenly Dao allowed other Lower Rank Gods of Wealth to come onto the list.

And if Shen Yu becomes the Celestial Emperor...

"Indeed, a change is necessary." Shen Yu said, "In any system, positions should not be completely fixed but should maintain the most basic fluidity."

"This is a win-win situation." Bodhi Ancestor gently stroked his beard with a happy smile.

This is why Shen Yu becoming the new Celestial Emperor has long been an open secret in the upper circles of the Immortals, yet it hasn't triggered any chaos or opposition.

This truly satisfies the interests of many.

The old Immortals wanting to escape the cage of Divine Positions and the new generation eager to secure a position and contribute within the Heavenly Court can both find fulfillment through the change in the Celestial Emperor.

And at this moment, Shen Yu already had certain ideas about the placement of these Immortals.

As he pondered, he gradually released the current situation of the Association in a probing manner: "In fact, after the previous several great battles, my membership level and that of some allied members have once again been elevated. The newly increased permissions from this promotion indeed make us somewhat short-handed."

Yes, Shen Yu thought of exploring the All Heavens!

Perhaps, the Celestial Emperor and these Immortals could give it a try?