# Chapter 1140: You Still Owe Me a Favor (Second Update)
Qin Mu's gaze shifted away from Qiang Celestial Venerable's chest. Long Qilin breathed a sigh of relief, only to tense up again when he saw Qin Mu looking at the white cat in Yan Celestial Venerable's arms. "The sect leader is really too worrisome. Pretending to look at the cat... damn it, these two Celestial Consorts are the women of the Ancient God Heavenly Emperor! The Ancient God Heavenly Emperor is right in front of you, don't stare recklessly!"
Inside the jeweled carriage, the four Celestial Venerables took their seats according to rank. Long Qilin, worried that Qin Mu would keep glancing around, lay prostrate beneath the seats. Yan'er, transformed into a green sparrow, stood on his head dozing off.
Qiang Celestial Venerable and Yan Celestial Venerable's eyes wandered. Both were consorts of the Heavenly Emperor, naturally peerless beauties. Even their eyes held tender, watery charm with an indescribable allure, and much beauty could be seen in their gazes.
Qiang Celestial Venerable was more relaxed, wearing fewer clothes and exuding a seductive charm—revealing what should be revealed while keeping what shouldn't be shown exceptionally alluring.
Yan Celestial Consort was much more proper, but the white cat in her arms was truly eye-catching, always drawing one's gaze there.
Their eyes moved, sweeping across Xiao Celestial Venerable's face before landing on Qin Mu.
Qin Mu smiled, relaxed and at ease.
The nine-dragon jeweled carriage departed from the Heavenly Court. Xiao Celestial Venerable coughed, about to speak, when Qin Mu spoke first: "Equal distribution of benefits!"
The three Celestial Venerables' gazes all fell on him. Qin Mu's face was full of smiles as he said, "There are no outsiders here, so I'll speak directly. I can enter the Ancestral Court, but I don't have much strength, so it will be difficult for me to gain many benefits there. You three friends are strong enough, but whether it's repairing the Ancestral Court or entering it, you all need me. Therefore, I propose equal distribution of benefits."
Yan Celestial Consort held the white cat and said nothing.
Qiang Celestial Consort, somehow producing a packet of sunflower seeds, leisurely cracked them, a smile lingering at the corners of her mouth as her gaze kept shifting among the other three's faces.
"The Ancestral Court must be sealed. It absolutely cannot be broken open."
Xiao Celestial Venerable said with a serious expression, "My master, Cloud Celestial Venerable, said that if the seal of the Ancestral Court is broken, it would be a world-ending disaster. Celestial Venerable Mu, don't always think about benefits. Think of the living beings in this universe."
"If the Ancestral Court seal is broken, the ones more worried than us are the Ancient Gods."
Yan Celestial Consort's gaze fell on Xiao Celestial Venerable, her tone indifferent: "Some people are even more worried than the Ancient Gods."
Xiao Celestial Venerable said solemnly, "I am of the human race, so naturally I worry about the safety of humanity. Yan Celestial Consort is not human, so she doesn't understand my inner anxiety. But the Celestial Consort also worries about this world, doesn't she? Otherwise, why would you rush here to go with me to inspect the Ancestral Court?"
"I don't care about anyone."
Yan Celestial Consort smiled as she stroked the white cat's head, saying, "I am the same as Celestial Venerable Mu. I believe there are great benefits in the Ancestral Court. I've heard that the Ancient Gods have gained quite a lot there. Moreover, the Ancestral Court concerns the origins of the Creators and the Ancient Gods, so I must go. What does Sister Qiang think?"
Qiang Celestial Consort giggled, "I've never had much of an opinion. I want to listen to Xiao, but I also want to listen to you all. It's truly difficult. How about this: I want the Ancestral Court sealed, but I also want the benefits within the Ancestral Court! What do you think of this idea?"
Qin Mu clapped in praise, saying, "The Grand Emperor will definitely go to the Ancestral Court to release the Void Beasts within. The Grand Emperor is a man who won't die easily and is extremely difficult to deal with. This time, Heavenly Lord, Earth Lord, and other Ancient Gods will also be watching that place. The four of us should unite our hearts and strength to face the difficulties together!"
The three Celestial Venerables looked at him with strange expressions. Qiang Celestial Consort laughed, "Celestial Venerable Mu, whose side are you on? You actually want to ally with us against the Ancient Gods."
Qin Mu laughed heartily, righteous and awe-inspiring: "I stand on the side of justice!"
Everyone laughed in turn. Even Long Qilin let out a couple of snorts, startling the dozing Yan'er awake. The white cat poked its head out from Yan Celestial Consort's arms, staring at Yan'er with hostility in its eyes.
Xiao Celestial Venerable smiled, "Brother Mu, what do you think of what Celestial Venerable Qin said about using the Dao Realm to replace the Heavenly Palace and Heavenly Court realms?"
Qiang Celestial Consort and Yan Celestial Consort also looked at Qin Mu.
Qin Mu smiled, "When I first heard Opening Emperor's words, they were quite shocking. But upon careful thought, his Dao Realm and the Heavenly Palace/Heavenly Court realms are the same—neither can fully represent one's cultivation level."
The three Celestial Venerables were puzzled.
Qiang Celestial Consort said, "I think Opening Emperor's words make a lot of sense, though they're hard to accept. Why does Celestial Venerable Mu say this?"
Qin Mu smiled, "My Sword Dao is at the Third Heaven, my Divine Abilities at the Eighth Heaven. According to the thirty-six heavens of the Dao Realm, my realm can only be ranked in the lower-middle tier of gods and demons. Yet, when ordinary Jade Capital realm experts fight me, more die than live."
The white cat shuddered and looked at him.
Yan Celestial Consort gently stroked the white cat, asking, "What about the Empyrean realm?"
"Although I would definitely lose, someone at the Empyrean realm couldn't kill me."
Qin Mu continued, "You see, dividing by the Dao Realm cannot fully encompass a god or demon's strength. The same goes for the Heavenly Palace and Heavenly Court realms. I am currently only at the second level of the Heavenly Palace realm, the True God realm, yet my strength has reached a level comparable to those at the Jade Capital realm. This shows that both methods of measurement have their shortcomings."
The white cat narrowed its eyes and dozed off again.
Qiang Celestial Consort asked, "Then how does Celestial Venerable Mu think realms should be divided?"
Qin Mu thought for a moment, then said, "I don't know either. But if I were to divide it based on myself, there would be only one realm: the Embryonic Soul realm. The Embryonic Soul can reach the Ultimate Void, and it can also reach the Heavenly Court. So-called Dao Realms and Heavenly Court/Heavenly Palace realms are all just minor realms within the Embryonic Soul realm."
The three Celestial Venerables all laughed, shaking their heads, "You're even more nonsensical than Opening Emperor!"
Qin Mu laughed heartily, and the atmosphere in the jeweled carriage was very cheerful.
Suddenly, Qiang Celestial Consort opened the carriage window. A jeweled carriage was speeding along not far from them.
"It's Hao Celestial Venerable's carriage."
Qiang Celestial Consort smiled, "As a Celestial Consort, it's not convenient for me to call him. Xiao Celestial Venerable, please greet him."
Xiao Celestial Venerable acknowledged and called out. The window of that carriage opened, and Hao Celestial Venerable looked in their direction. Seeing Qin Mu together with these three Celestial Venerables, he was quite displeased.
Xiao Celestial Venerable said, "Hao Celestial Venerable, weren't you pursuing Opening Emperor? Why have you returned?"
Hao Celestial Venerable snorted, his tone indifferent: "The Heavenly Court has split open. I fear a great disaster, so I had to turn back. Friend Xiao, weren't you pursuing that Creator witch?"
Xiao Celestial Venerable sighed, "Seeing the Heavenly Court split open, I knew that if the Heavenly Court were destroyed, the disaster would be even greater. So I abandoned the Creator witch and rushed back."
Qiang Celestial Consort smiled, "That Creator witch is truly beautiful—the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."
Hao Celestial Venerable and Xiao Celestial Venerable both looked somewhat embarrassed. Qin Mu also felt uncomfortable.
"Heh, men." Qiang Celestial Consort snickered.
Suddenly, a beam of rainbow light flashed outside. Yan Celestial Consort quickly called out, "Hong Celestial Venerable!"
The rainbow light stopped, transforming into an old man with white hair and white eyebrows. It was Hong Celestial Venerable. He stood in the starry sky, looking at everyone with a full-faced smile, bowing in all directions, saying, "So it's all you friends."
Qin Mu smiled, "Where is Hong Celestial Venerable heading?"
Hong Celestial Venerable smiled, "Seeing the Heavenly Court in trouble, I knew that with the Heavenly Court split, the Ancestral Court would appear. Fearing something major might happen, I came to investigate."
"Excellent, excellent."
Everyone said in unison, "Friend Hong has a warm heart, a model for us all. Quickly come into the carriage. The wind outside is quite cold."
Hong Celestial Venerable had no choice but to board Xiao Celestial Venerable's jeweled carriage. He looked around and smiled, "This carriage is full. My fat body is quite large. I'll go sit in Hao Celestial Venerable's carriage."
Everyone pretended to be angry, "Just squeeze in a bit. You're a demon race Celestial Venerable; just transform a little."
Xiao Celestial Venerable raised his hand, making the carriage a bit larger, and another seat appeared inside.
Hong Celestial Venerable had no choice but to sit down. He looked at Qin Mu and smiled, "Celestial Venerable Mu still owes me a favor."
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