Captured along with them were the ancestors of the Tai Chi World, such as Mattaniah of the Iustus


    Sect, Xaiden and Xni of the Timaeus Sect, and Yzert from the Yaquis Sect.


    These individuals were once esteemed experts renowned within the Tai Chi World, yet their cultivation


    had stagnated due to suppression.


    However, after their ventures in Zymurgy, they attained golden bodies and ascended to the Fifth


    Xaeclon Rank or higher. Now, they were transcendent powerhouses.


    Despite their newfound strength, they found themselves devoid of status or dignity in the presence of


    the other powerhouses inside the Tai Chi Grand Temple.


    “Silence!” Qadirre raised his hand into the air to hush them.


    The kneeling creatures fell silent instantly, and their gazes fixated on him with eager anticipation.


    Qadirre dered authoritatively, “The weakest here is already at the Fifth Xaeclon Rank. As the Yang


    governor, I hereby announce the establishment of Tai Chi Guardians to stand watch at Zymurgy’s first


    to twelfth level.”


    A wave of excitement swept through the crowd, each disying an overjoyed countenance. To serve


    as a Tai Chi Guardian was to hold a position of divine authority under Tai Chi. Even though it was not


    an impressive status, it granted them the opportunity to gain an Ousia. To them, it was a leap toward


    great heights.


    Qadirre announced, “The guardians of Zymurgy’s first level will be the Celestial and Earthly Sages.”


    The Celestial and Earthly Sages furrowed their brows. They immediately straightened up and sped


    their hands toward Qadirre.


    Qadirre sneered, “Now that you’ve assumed the roles as Tai Chi Guardians, it’s only fitting you kneel


    and bow before her statue.”


    The Celestial and Earthly Sages froze.


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    “Why the hesitation? Are you defying orders?” Qadirre’s face darkened.


    Xaiden interjected, saying mockingly, “Stop resisting. Though you two are close with Yegor and


    Herodias, you’re nothing but their ves.”


    “Indeed,” Xni chimed in with a disdainful snort. “The opportunities and fortunes bestowed upon you


    by Tai Chi should suffice to demonstrate her value for you.”


    Yzert added, “Indeed, without the grace of Tai Chi, it would be impossible to enter the Xaeclon Rank.


    You two shouldn’t be stubborn. Being appointed guardians of Zymurgy’s first level is a great honor.


    Surely, it’s better than being ves to Sk, right?”


    “Ha! They’re used to beingckeys and cannot be independent now. Hahaha!”


    “At the level we’ve reached in cultivation, heaven and earth power is nothing anymore.”


    In the wake of their mockery, several other creatures joined in, making the Celestial and Earthly Sages


    seem like public enemies.


    Amidst themotion, Mattaniah of the lustus Sect closed his eyes and remained motionless. He


    understood all too well that in times of adversity, one must bend to survive, enduring humiliation until


    the dawn of brighter days.


    Regrettably, he could not send out telepathic messages inside the hall.


    Otherwise, he would have offered counsel to the Celestial and Earthly Sages.


    Confronted by the crowd’s scornful taunts, the two sages exchanged a meaningful nce and slowly


    rose to their feet.


    Qadirre clenched his fists and asked, “What are you two doing? Are you plotting rebellion?”


    The Celestial Sage suddenly raised his head and said, “Are you not aware of our identities, honorable


    Yang governor?”