Chapter 1070: Chapter 326: The War Finally Begins
Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva immediately said, "As you command."
He was about to return to the Western Continent to convey the Great Emperor Ziwei’s decree.
At this moment, Guangcheng suddenly said, "I will go with you. If Emperor Jun and his people cause trouble, I can hold them off."
The Great Emperor Ziwei was immediately overjoyed.
If Guangcheng were willing to go as well, that would be more than ideal.
To some extent, he represented the Lord Taishang.
The disciples of the Elder Lord had already taken action, siding with the Heavenly Court.
This was more persuasive than anything, even Emperor Jun and his people would be cautious.
"The Elder Lord has also agreed, if Emperor Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi take action, he will intervene as well, so we need not fear Eastern Emperor Tai Yi and the others."
Sun Wukong laughed.
Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, the Great Emperor Ziwei was completely at ease.
He said with a smile, "In that case, Guangcheng, please make the trip, so that I don’t have to worry as much."
Guangcheng chuckled, cupped his hands, and turned to leave.
The way he looked, he seemed surprisingly willing.
"Old Sun feels like he’s very eager to take a position in the Heavenly Court, was he really tricked here by Old Sun?"
Sun Wukong muttered.
Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, everyone was stunned.
Thinking about Guangcheng’s reaction, everyone felt something was indeed off.
Looking at Guangcheng’s enthusiasm now, it didn’t seem like he was coerced; more like he came willingly, and his earlier reluctance was just a guise.
The Great Emperor Ziwei was actually puzzled earlier, how Guangcheng was so easily tricked into coming.
Now it seems more likely that he wasn’t tricked, but came on his own accord.
He did indeed want to secure a position in the Heavenly Court, although the reason is unknown, it is certain that it was intentional.
"Alright, anyway, the matter is done, Old Sun will be heading back."
Sun Wukong waved his hand and left before the Great Emperor Ziwei could speak.
The Great Emperor Ziwei was left both amused and helpless, there were still tasks he wanted Sun Wukong to handle.
After some thought, the Great Emperor Ziwei fixed his gaze on Yang Jian.
"Judicial Deity, invite the Heavenly Wolf Supreme and Emperor Jiang to the Heavenly Court for conferment, Gold Star Taibai, invite Primordial Phoenix and others to ascend to Heaven."
Yang Jian’s heart stirred, he looked at the Great Emperor Ziwei and said solemnly, "Your Majesty wants to concentrate the power of all Supremes in the Three Realms?"
Nodding, the Great Emperor Ziwei said gravely, "I must do so, for the Heavenly Court’s strength is still too weak. If we can gain assistance from these Supremes, the Heavenly Court can become stronger and handle any upcoming changes."
Yang Jian said solemnly, "I fear it might backfire, making the Heavenly Wolf Supreme and others feel resentment."
Hearing Yang Jian’s words, the Great Emperor Ziwei felt a slight heaviness in his heart.
This possibility does exist.
The other parties may not wish to be enemies with the Heavenly Court, but it doesn’t mean they are willing to join it.
If forcibly coerced to join the Heavenly Court, it could cause major trouble.
"Just invite them, let them decide for themselves. The Three Realms are in chaos, lone Supremes are also targets. Even if we don’t seek them out, Emperor Jun will. If they refuse Emperor Jun and his cohorts, they could face grave danger; those people are not as amenable as we are."
The Great Emperor Ziwei said calmly.
The reasoning he presented, those people would understand.
"Actually, we’re saving them. If they are recruited by Emperor Jun, they would become enemies of the Heavenly Court and the Three Pure Ones. Do they really believe Emperor Jun can stand against the Three Pure Ones?"
The Great Emperor Ziwei’s expression was somewhat sarcastic.
"Understood."
Yang Jian said with a smile.
He descended to the Lower Realm with Gold Star Taibai.
In Huaguo Mountain, Sun Wukong returned.
Nu Ba and others gathered around, inquiring what had happened.
Jie was somewhat curious; he had been waiting for Sun Wukong while discussing the Dao with the Bodhisattva Guanyin.
For this Great Bodhisattva, Jie was quite curious.
The other party’s strength was nearly catching up to his.
This was a living being who had only recently reached Sub-Paramount status, yet had such power, truly astonishing.
About the events in the Heavenly Court, Jie was curious as well. It must have been something significant to make Sun Wukong and others attend.
When Sun Wukong told everyone what had happened,
Jie was somewhat shocked.
"Emperor Jun and his cohort can’t sit still, are they starting a great battle? Let’s head to the Western Continent now."
Jie was somewhat excited, eager to act.
He was a prodigy in the Primordial times, conquering and silencing strong foes of his era.
In this lifetime, he’s still very keen on battles.
Sun Wukong glanced at him, struggling to suppress the urge to roll his eyes, he appeared thoughtful and said in a low voice, "A great battle may not unfold, but small skirmishes are likely. There is someone in Heaven and Earth who has yet to appear; what he intends to do, perhaps only the Three Pure Ones know."
"Who?"
Everyone was puzzled.
"Haotian God, a more terrifying figure. I even think he’s more dreadful than Emperor Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi combined."
Mentioning Haotian God, everyone’s hearts shook.
They clearly knew that his avatar, the Jade Emperor, had once been Sun Wukong’s master.
Between the two, there was an irreconcilable conflict.
The Bodhisattva Guanyin sighed, the sufferings of all beings were too much.
Under the struggles of various great deities, there was no peace,
"You’re quite right, not to mention, even just one of his avatars can control the Demon Realm. An avatar as the Jade Emperor, even the Three Pure Ones couldn’t see through; truly terrifying. What his true form is doing, likely no one knows."