Running A Cemetery in North America-Chapter 443 - 314: The Celestial Palace Opens, Divine Enthronement Today
"Are you saying Xu Fu’s well-thought-out plan is to open up the Emperor’s Mausoleum and take something from there? That’s quite the hassle. As an Immortal, does he still covet Emperor Shi’s tomb? He’s not a tomb raider."
On the streets of New York, after hearing Sun Yan reveal Xu Fu’s plan, Zhou Mangmang said with surprise.
"Everyone harbors greed, even Immortals have things they can’t let go of. His mentality is beyond our understanding. If he never comes out to harm people again after this, that would be good."
Lin Wan nodded in disgust; she had always deeply despised Xu Fu.
After living for countless years, Xu Fu’s disposition had gradually become twisted.
In pursuit of immortality and becoming a stronger immortal, he continuously experimented and tried various methods to achieve immortality over thousands of years.
Countless people died, altering the original course of history, either openly or covertly.
This has become impossible to trace, but now Xu Fu has received severe punishment, marking an end to that matter.
The Qin Family’s affair was merely a sideshow, and now that the true culprit has been found, Sun Yan and Lin Wan continued to tour New York City with Zhou Mangmang.
Several days later.
"Tonight is the Grand Sacrificial Society’s opening day. We should go back to have a look. Last time we completed the Six-Star Task and obtained the Celestial Palace Fragment. I’m not sure what changes it will bring to the Grand Sacrificial Society."
Sun Yan was driving to the Evangelical Town Cemetery.
Lin Wan and Zhou Mangmang were seated in the back.
According to tradition, tonight is the day of the Yellow Sunday Eight, a time when all Tomb Guardians can enter the Grand Sacrificial Society to communicate.
Even though they’re in America for a vacation, the three weren’t going to miss such an important day.
Upon returning to Evangelical Town Cemetery, Sun Yan noticed a yellow fog beginning to form around the graveyard. Checking the time, Yellow Sunday Eight was about to arrive.
After inheriting the graveyard for so long, Sun Yan gradually came to understand the significance of Yellow Sunday Eight.
So-called Yellow Sunday Eight is a special time node that does not belong to the real world.
It’s like saying that between the numbers 1 and 2, there’s an integer.
It’s akin to a partition, with the Grand Sacrificial Society existing within this partition.
Similarly, places Sun Yan visited before like Hell and the Hidden Mountain Range are all tucked away in these partitions, forming different otherworlds.
The Tomb Guardians of the Grand Sacrificial Society possess the authority to traverse these spatial worlds.
It seems to be due to the Grand Sacrificial Society.
"Is this your graveyard? Looks pretty well-maintained."
Upon entering the graveyard, Zhou Mangmang glanced around, immediately giving Sun Yan a high appraisal.
"Ever since my grandpa mysteriously passed away, I haven’t really managed this graveyard much. Most of my time has been spent on exorcism work outside, and this year only a few clients have come to bury a loved one."
Sun Yan pointed in the direction of the backyard: "However, my graveyard’s backyard has buried quite a few heavyweight figures. Fellow Taoist Zhu Tianlin, the kin of the extraterrestrial demons, and Xu Fu’s Human Immortal Body, the content is quite high."
"Woof woof woof!"
Just then, Dahuang came running out of the main house.
The sight of him spewing sparks from his mouth quickly piqued Zhou Mangmang’s curiosity.
"What kind of dog is this? That’s incredible!"
"It’s a sacred dog."
Sun Yan replied casually; a dog as impressive as Dahuang naturally draws attention whenever it appears.
In ancient chaotic times, Dahuang would have been considered a demon beast.
As the yellow fog continued to spread, it enveloped the surroundings of the graveyard.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment, and phone screens displayed a time that had come to a complete standstill.
The three of them promptly stepped into the yellow fog, and before long, the entrance to the Grand Sacrificial Society appeared before their eyes.
"This!"
Upon seeing the Grand Sacrificial Society, the three couldn’t help but show astonishment on their faces.
The changes in the Grand Sacrificial Society today were indeed earth-shaking.
Originally, the entrance of the Grand Sacrificial Society had a slightly eerie vibe, but now it had transformed into a towering White Jade Gate Tower, several dozen meters high.
The signboard above the gate tower bore the characters ’Southern Heavenly Gate’.
Behind the gate tower stretched a very long Heaven-Reaching Stone Steps, leading to a magnificent, ethereal grand hall at the top.
’Lingxiao Palace’
Sun Yan: ???
Lin Wan: !!!
Zhou Mangmang: ...
This is for me? Is this still the Grand Sacrificial Society?
"Could it be that the Celestial Palace Fragment obtained by all the Tomb Guardians last time led to this effect?"
"Is the Grand Sacrificial Society actually the Celestial Court?"
The three of them walked towards the Southern Heavenly Gate, despite the absence of the Four Great Heavenly Kings guarding the gate, they could still sense its former grandeur.
If Ten Thousand Immortals were to court through this gate, it would surely be an exhilarating scene.
Not only were Sun Yan and his friends amazed, but also the other Tomb Guardians arriving at the Grand Sacrificial Society.
When they ascended the stairs towards the Lingxiao Palace, they all had expressions as if they were dreaming and hadn’t yet woken up.
Upon entering the interior of Lingxiao Palace, they found that many heroes had already arrived.
Since the successful completion of the Six-Star Task last time, everyone had been eagerly anticipating the opening day of the Grand Sacrificial Society.
Naturally, today was a huge gathering as everyone came to witness the unexpected changes, which were truly baffling.
"If the Grand Sacrificial Society is the Celestial Court, then aren’t we..."
Zhou Mangmang gazed at the Coiling Dragon Jade Pillar and murmured, "Celestial Soldiers?"
"It’s possible that the Immortal Family sensed impending disaster and restored the Celestial Court from fragments left after its destruction; and every Tomb Guardian is one of the chosen ones. I think this is the only explanation that makes sense."
Lin Wan shared her perspective.
Sun Yan nodded in agreement: "Very plausible, otherwise our Tomb Guardian duties wouldn’t consist of the incarnations left behind by Immortal Family. From this viewpoint, the Grand Sacrificial Society is the Immortal Family’s contingency plan before their fall, hoping someone can rebuild the Celestial Court and continue safeguarding this world. The recent defeat of the extraterrestrial demons beneath the South Pacific was likely a test."
As more and more Tomb Guardians arrived and entered Lingxiao Palace.
They saw a vague, grand figure appearing on the high seat of Lingxiao Palace.
Though they couldn’t clearly discern the figure’s appearance, they could faintly perceive that the figure wore a brocade robe and a jade crown, exuding an aura reminiscent of an ancient emperor.
But being inside Lingxiao Palace, it was impossible for this to be a mortal emperor.
The identity could only be one person: the legendary Jade Emperor.
"The Celestial Palace has opened, your merits are immeasurable, from now on you may ascend The God Sealing List."
A grand voice echoed in Lingxiao Palace, delighting every Tomb Guardian.
Ascending The God Sealing List? Does that mean one could become a god afterward!
In this End of Dharma Era, becoming a god or an immortal is a considerable achievement, nobody cares what kind of god or immortal it is.
As long as one can achieve it, it’s worthwhile.
During the battle against the extraterrestrial demons, the Immortal Family shattered the Lingxiao Palace, leaving vacancies within the gods. With the reconstruction of the Celestial Court, it’s time to select new candidates to become gods.
And each Tomb Guardian currently qualifies to ascend The God Sealing List.
Thinking about the possibility of becoming a god, even Lin Wan and Zhou Mangmang couldn’t help but get excited.
Instead, Sun Yan maintained a calm demeanor; he was already an Immortal and had little interest in a god’s status.
Moreover, the god’s position held no allure for him.
In the Eastern mythology system, gods were considered inferior to immortals.
"Three hundred sixty-five True Gods are vacant; those destined may be enthroned, to jointly celebrate the Celestial Court’s grand achievement."
As the words faded, that figure slowly dissipated.
This appeared to be a remnant incarnation, left here to announce this news to all Tomb Guardians, which was its purpose for existing. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
"Only three hundred sixty-five True Gods can be appointed, is there enough? I remember the Tomb Guardians in the Grand Sacrificial Society exceed three hundred sixty-five."
"No idea, but it’s said that it’s up to destiny to enthrone gods. If one’s destiny isn’t enough, even if it’s your turn, you might not achieve godhood."
"This is a rare chance; it must be seized properly."
