Chapter 1067: Chapter 324: Parting Unhappily_2
After the world was created, a Green Lotus emerged from the essence of heaven and earth, eventually taking human form and becoming a Supreme being.
He has always been powerful, and harbored much discontent against the Three Pure Ones.
In the Primordial times, he once challenged the Three Pure Ones and was nearly killed.
He bears a large grudge against the Three Pure Ones.
"Green Lotus, you have a grudge with the Three Pure Ones, but please do not mislead fellow Taoists. If you want revenge, then face the Three Pure Ones openly and challenge them, rather than inciting everyone here to their deaths. Anyway, I’ve said my piece. If you want to listen, do so. If not, there’s nothing I can do. Emperor Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi are not kind, and getting too close to them is akin to seeking skin from a tiger. Green Lotus, take care of yourself."
After speaking, the Ancestor of Bones turned and left.
The Law Ancestor hesitated for a moment, then followed the Ancestor of Bones.
Green Lotus sneered, his chiseled face full of disdain.
"Friends, let us not forget that the Ancestor of Bones once pursued the Water God, and now the Water God is part of the Heavenly Court. It should be clear why the Ancestor of Bones said what he just did, and we must not fall into his trap."
Upon hearing Green Lotus’s words, the crowd hesitated.
They were now confused, unsure of whom to believe.
Both sides seemed to make valid points.
Moreover, what Green Lotus said was not wrong.
The Water God is now the Water Primordial Emperor of the Heavenly Court, and the Ancestor of Bones did once pursue the Water God.
In this context, he might very well be acting on the Water God’s influenced, deliberately making everyone think the Heavenly Court poses no threat.
This would make them lower their guard, failing to cooperate with Emperor Jun and others, leading to their eventual defeat one by one.
However, the Ancestor of Bones also made sense.
Especially given the comfortable life of Primordial Phoenix and others now, which makes them envious.
At least, so far, apart from maintaining stability, the Heavenly Court shows absolutely no intention of attacking them.
Given this situation, there is nothing wrong with trusting the Heavenly Court.
The tough choice left everyone at a loss.
"Forget it, if you all refuse to believe my words, then so be it; you will understand in due time."
After speaking, Supreme Blue Lotus snorted coldly and turned to leave.
The other Supremes looked at each other, ultimately only able to sigh and leave separately.
At this moment, Supreme Blue Lotus appeared in Emperor Jun’s camp.
"How did it go?"
Emperor Jun asked, his eyes glinting sharply.
Supreme Blue Lotus shook his head and said, "Failed, the Ancestor of Bones discouraged others from approaching your two majesties and simultaneously claimed that the Three Pure Ones and the Heavenly Court are no threat to us, winning over many."
Hearing Supreme Blue Lotus’s words made a cold light flash across Wood God’s eyes.
He said coldly, "This Ancestor of Bones really is a rotten apple. Your Majesty, perhaps we should kill this Bone God."
Emperor Jun shook his head and said indifferently, "Wood God, I know you harbor hatred for the Ancestor of Bones, but killing him now is not the issue of it being impossible but that it shouldn’t be done. Killing the Ancestor of Bones would provoke the displeasure of other Supremes. Thus, trying to recruit the Supremes of the Supreme Alliance would become so much harder."
Wood God quickly said, "It’s my impulsiveness."
Giving Wood God a long look, Emperor Jun smiled faintly, "Wood God, you’re only thinking somewhat inadequately in your concern for me."
Wood God’s expression showed slight embarrassment, filled with shame.
Yet inside, he sneered internally.
This Emperor Jun is not as reckless as he appears on the surface.
He must’ve seen through my thoughts, hence his prior remarks were said.
Indeed, those who become Heavenly Emperors are never truly foolish.
Emperor Jun’s previous appearance of bravery without strategy was likely just for show.
Anyone who truly takes Emperor Jun for a fool is the biggest fool themselves.
Emperor Jun is truly a wily old fox.
"Thank you for understanding, Your Majesty."
Wood God appeared deeply moved.
Supreme Blue Lotus’s mouth twitched slightly, feeling a bit nauseous.
This Wood God completely redefines his understanding of Supremes.
It turns out that among Supremes, there are indeed such shameless and unscrupulous individuals.
However, he naturally didn’t voice this thought.
After all, Wood God is quite powerful as well, so there is no need to offend him.
Emperor Jun smiled slightly and said calmly, "Let’s not dwell on the Supreme Alliance for now. Our current task is to occupy the entire Western Continent. Green Lotus, you go notify the monks of the Buddhist Realm and see if they surrender. If they refuse, give them one day to leave the Western Continent. If they do neither, kill without mercy."
"Yes."
Supreme Blue Lotus said.
He cupped his hands and left swiftly.
Primarily, he no longer wished to see Wood God’s old face, which was truly disgusting.
"Your Majesty, Buddhism is not simple, with at least two Supremes. If they can be recruited, they’d surely add significantly to your Majesty’s strength."
Wood God said with a smile.
His eyes gleamed, formulating a plan internally.
"Your Majesty, let me go. I have some confidence in recruiting two Supremes to serve you."
Wood God awaited Emperor Jun’s agreement, only to hear him say, "No need, if they’re willing to follow me, they’d choose to submit without you saying. If they’re unwilling, no matter how much you speak, they won’t choose to follow. Your going or not going is irrelevant."
Wood God: "..."
He felt anxious inside. How could it be irrelevant?
If he went directly, given his means and strength, it’s very likely to gain the allegiance of the Tathagata Buddha and Zhunti.
Of course, their allegiance wouldn’t be to Emperor Jun but to himself.
Wood God sensed that Emperor Jun seemed to fully see through his intentions, thus denying his request.
With that thought, Wood God sighed internally.
Clearly, stirring up things under Emperor Jun wasn’t as simple as initially imagined.
While thoughts spun in his mind, he said out loud, "I understand, Your Majesty."
Seeing Wood God’s understanding, Emperor Jun’s mouth curved into a faint smile.
He said calmly, "Alright, you may leave for now. We’ll discuss other matters when Supreme Blue Lotus returns."
Wood God prepared to leave, but there was a sense of frustration inside him.
At that moment, Supreme Blue Lotus rushed in.
Seeing his hurried demeanor, Wood God halted his steps instantly.
And Emperor Jun lightly furrowed his brows.
Supreme Blue Lotus’s demeanor gave him a bad premonition.
"What happened?"
Emperor Jun asked.
Supreme Blue Lotus’s face was ashen as he said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, the Buddhist Realm is already deserted. They’ve withdrawn from the Western Continent, and over ninety percent of the living beings there have also been taken away."
"What?"
Emperor Jun erupted in anger, standing up.
He hadn’t yet notified the Buddhist Realm, and yet they had already acted.
Furthermore, not only did they leave, but they also took away over ninety percent of the living beings in the Western Continent.
Originally, the living beings on the Western Continent were fewer than those on other Continents.
Now, with over ninety percent taken away, it was naturally even more desolate.
Such a place brought no benefits to their plan.
What they wanted was precisely the foundational living beings.
"Never mind, for we are after more than just the Western Continent, but the other three Continents as well. Their taking away the living beings from the Western Continent doesn’t hinder us."
At that moment, the door was kicked open,
Qiong Qi rushed in, saying, "Heavenly Emperor, there’s trouble."
Emperor Jun was shocked but asked calmly, "Speak."
"The Great Marshal of the Heavenly Soldiers and Horses, Tianpeng, has us surrounded with five hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals."
Qiong Qi said anxiously.
At this, everyone was taken aback.
Evidently, no one had anticipated such a move from the Heavenly Court.
They had not even launched their own attack when the Heavenly Court had them surrounded.
"What does the Great Emperor Ziwei intend?"
Wood God asked coldly.
Looking at him, everyone actually already understood the Heavenly Court’s intention.
The Heavenly Court had perceived their intentions yet refused to back down.
The presence of these five hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals was the Heavenly Court’s statement.
If they dared to kill these five hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, the Heavenly Court would surely declare war.