In her arms lay a peculiar little cat with snow-white fur and three flowers on its forehead. The cat squinted lazily, occasionally emitting a couple of content purring sounds, adding a rare warmth and... mysteriousness to the solemn palace.

"I wonder why the Heavenly Emperor has graced my West Kunlun today? If there are any missions, Turquoise Pool will certainly try her utmost." Turquoise Pool's lips gently parted, her voice calm yet carrying a barely perceptible caution.

Taiyi didn't stand on ceremony. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Turquoise Pool, he directly stated his purpose. He frankly revealed his grand plan to establish the "Divine Sect" and unite all beings under the "Divine Clan," including the core idea of establishing the positions of "Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors of the Divine Clan," as initially discussed with the Three Pure Ones at East Kunlun.

Finally, with full sincerity, he bowed deeply to Turquoise Pool and earnestly said, "Daoist Turquoise Pool, you are the foremost fairy appointed by the Heavenly Dao, revered and admired by all immortals. I have come here truly to invite you to take on the role of the inaugural leader of the newly established 'Divine Sect,' to lead the myriad gods, educate all beings, and join me in creating a new epoch in the Primordial Universe!"

"Cough cough... cough!"

The moment Taiyi finished speaking, the three-flowered cat in Turquoise Pool's arms started coughing violently as if suddenly choked by something, even causing Turquoise Pool's body to sway slightly.

As for Turquoise Pool herself, after hearing Taiyi's "earth-shattering" invitation, an unusual expression of bewilderment and horror appeared on her usually composed and regal face!

Her hand holding the teacup couldn't help but pause in mid-air, as if she needed a moment to digest this overly explosive news.

Divine Sect Leader?!

Me?!

A myriad of thoughts flashed through Turquoise Pool's mind instantaneously, but they all converged into a large question mark.

She forced herself to calm her mind and tried to make her voice sound less discomposed as she slowly asked, "Heavenly Emperor... Are... Are you sure you didn't misspeak? You want to invite me, Turquoise Pool, to take on the future position of... Divine Sect Leader?"

"Indeed!" Taiyi answered resolutely, his eyes fraught with sincerity and expectation.

Upon hearing this, Turquoise Pool fell silent, gently stroking the soft fur of the cat in her arms, though her heart was turbulent and restless.

She could clearly perceive that the so-called "Divine Sect Leader" position was definitely not a leisurely task, but rather like a vast, unfathomable pit full of unknown risks and enormous karmic consequences!

Moreover, it was a kind that could easily swallow her as the head of female immortals!

"Something's amiss! This is absolutely not right!" Turquoise Pool's heart rang with alarm.

She was fully aware that with the Three Pure Ones' aversion to involvement without benefit, if the "Divine Sect Leader" position were really a coveted role, the three of them would have scrambled for it long ago, leaving no chance for an outsider like her.

Now Taiyi had enthusiastically come to her West Kunlun with such "sincere" intentions to invite her out of seclusion, there must be deception behind this!

Thinking of this, a sharp glint flashed in Turquoise Pool's eyes. She looked up at Taiyi and calmly asked, "Heavenly Emperor, Turquoise Pool is lacking, there is one thing unclear; may I ask for Your Majesty's clarification?"

"May I presumptuously ask, who... is behind Your Majesty's invitation for me to take on the Divine Sect Leader position at West Kunlun?"

I don't seem to have offended any notable figure recently, right?

How could someone dig such a large pit and accurately aim straight at my doorstep in West Kunlun?!

There must be some expert guidance behind this!

"Well..." Upon hearing this, Taiyi showed a perfectly timed expression of "difficulty," thinking to himself, "Can't just throw the Three Pure Ones under the bus, especially considering that line by Yuanshi Tianzun—'West Kunlun Yaochi Golden Mother is more suitable'—which hardly sounded like a sincere recommendation..."

Hence, Taiyi momentarily reflected before decisively taking the blame himself. With seriousness, he said, "To report to Daoist Turquoise Pool, this matter is truly the result of my own careful consideration, without any external counsel."

"I believe, in the past, Daoist has led the Immortal Court (referring to a possible ancient order alliance guided by female immortals), governing the immortals and educating effectively. Your rich experience and esteemed prestige among Primordial female immortals are unparalleled."

"Now, I wish to establish the Divine Clan and create the Divine Sect, thus requiring great power like Daoist, with rich experience and both moral virtue and talent, to assist me, jointly overseeing this unprecedented undertaking since the Creation of Heaven and Earth! Therefore, I specially came forth, earnestly requesting Daoist to lend me a hand!"

Taiyi's words were dignified and impeccable, enhancing Turquoise Pool's status and abilities while perfectly concealing his "ulterior motives" (seeking someone to take on the burden).

After hearing Taiyi's "heartfelt" expression, Turquoise Pool scoffed internally.

Did I lead the Immortal Court? Educate effectively?

Those were things from ages ago! Moreover, the so-called "Immortal Court" back then, its scale and influence, simply cannot compare with the scale of this "Divine Sect" Your Majesty intends to establish now, at all!

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