The cultivators inspecting the outskirts of the Taiyuan Sky Palace are all of the Advanced Divine Path. It's clear that whether the Celestial Emperor is genuine or not, the basic arrangement is quite elaborate.
In any case, to reach the position of Celestial Emperor, one must be the sort of person with powerful forces, an extensive army, and vast influence.
Ordinary God Kings, even if they wish to ascend, simply lack the confidence, capability, and control over the grand scheme of things.
Furthermore, once seated as the Celestial Emperor, naturally, various powerful cultivators would come to pledge allegiance, seeking to secure a position of influence.
Thus, even though the current Heavenly Emperor Qingtian lacks the approval of destiny, he still commands a cadre of forces, a batch of elites.
Looking at the forces inspecting the periphery, it's evident that the power held by those under Heavenly Emperor Qingtian is truly impressive.
