In the Primordial World, there is no sun or moon, and time is the least significant thing. By the time Xiaoxuan emerged from his seclusion and stepped out of Qingxuan Hall onto Penglai Immortal Island, several thousand years had already passed.
By now, the affairs of the Five Emperors had long since been settled, and the Qiankun Ruler in Nüwa’s hands had fulfilled its mission of establishing the weights and measures of the Primordial World. Not only that, but due to the incident with the Demon Clan, Celestial Emperor Haotian had become exceptionally wary of any cultivators joining the Heavenly Court. Apart from his own trusted confidants, anyone who entered the Heavenly Court later was assigned to insignificant positions. Consequently, the Heavenly Court suffered from a severe shortage of personnel, leaving even the once-leisurely Antarctic Immortal and Zhao Gongming with countless tasks to handle. Celestial Emperor Haotian was filled with worry, yet he could do nothing about it.
As soon as Xiaoxuan appeared on Penglai Immortal Island, Nüwa rushed toward him, pouting as she said, "Dao Lord, you have finally emerged!"
Chapter 154