576: Chapter 237: Great Yi Reappears_9 576: Chapter 237: Great Yi Reappears_9 “Yes.”
Ao Zhan replied.
“Yang Jian has restored his position as Judicial Deity, overseeing the affairs of the Three Realms.
He can renovate the Heavenly Regulations, appoint or dismiss Immortal Officials, and make decisions without my approval.”
As these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
Even Yang Jian was stunned, looking at the Great Emperor Ziwei.
He had not anticipated that the Great Emperor Ziwei would grant him such great power.
Such authority was basically equivalent to that of the Heavenly Emperor.
The former Judicial Deities, although powerful, had never possessed such authority.
That is to say, although the Great Emperor Ziwei had not appointed Yang Jian as the Second Heavenly Emperor, he had given him the power of the Second Heavenly Emperor.
Whether it was renovating the Heavenly Regulations or appointing and dismissing Immortal Officials, the right to decide had always been in the hands of the Supreme Sovereign of the Three Realms.
It was unprecedented for someone like the Great Emperor Ziwei to delegate such power to a subordinate.
The Jade Emperor was different; he had done this when he was no longer the supreme sovereign of the Three Realms.
“Your Majesty…”
Yang Jian’s words were left unfinished, as he was interrupted by the Great Emperor Ziwei.
“No need to speak further, I have made up my mind.”
Yang Jian was silent for a moment, then bowed and said, “Your servant thanks Your Majesty.”
The Great Emperor Ziwei showed a hint of a smile.
His gaze fell on Sun Wukong, who responded by rolling his eyes openly.
Before Sun Wukong could speak, the Great Emperor Ziwei said with a smile, “You don’t need to say anything, I understand.”
Sun Wukong then showed a satisfied expression.
“Tathagata Buddha has contributed to the Heavenly Court this time and is appointed as Buddha Elder of Mount Ling, directly under my charge, not governed by the Lord of the Buddhist Realm.”
The Great Emperor Ziwei continued.
Tathagata Buddha’s eyes immediately brightened.
If so, he would not have to expend effort in guarding against Amitabha Buddha.
At the entrance to the Demon Realm, Amitabha Buddha heard the imperial decree of the Great Emperor Ziwei and showed a faint smile.
He felt a slight stirring in his heart but was actually pleased.
In fact, he did not want to provoke Tathagata Buddha.
If Tathagata Buddha were to come directly under the Heavenly Court’s jurisdiction, that would save him a lot of trouble.
Amitabha Buddha did not have such grand ambitions; just the title of Lord of the Buddhist Realm was enough for him.
As for anything else, Amitabha Buddha had not thought that much about it.
After the Jade Emperor finished speaking, his gaze turned towards Kunlun.
Despite the great distance, the Queen Mother of the West stood up, her gaze meeting that of the Great Emperor Ziwei.
The Queen Mother of the West knew that with the fall of the Heavenly Court, the Great Emperor Ziwei’s next target was most likely herself.
To the Heavenly Court, the Court of Ancient Gods was a thorn in their side.
Once the Court of Ancient Gods was dismantled, the Great Emperor Ziwei would have even more energy to deal with the Demon Realm.
Indeed, the Great Emperor Ziwei stared at the Court of Ancient Gods and coldly said, “The deities of the Court of Ancient Gods, under the enticement of the Senior Commander-in-Chief and others, rebelled against the Heavenly Court and harmed living beings.
They should be executed for their crimes, but in consideration of your past contributions to the Three Realms as Ancient Gods, those who are willing to renounce darkness for light and leave the Court of Ancient Gods on their own will not be held accountable by me.
Those who persist in their folly will face my troops at the Court of Ancient Gods in three days, leaving no survivors.”
Upon hearing these words, everyone was shocked.
The Great Emperor Ziwei was actually going to move against the Court of Ancient Gods, and Sun Wukong and the others immediately understood his intentions.
He planned to use the veneration from defeating the Jade Emperor to strike at the Court of Ancient Gods.
The Western Queen and her allies’ hearts sank, as the support of the Jade Emperor had vanished without a trace.
Could just the Court of Ancient Gods withstand the Heavenly Court’s army?
At this moment, Tenth Son of the Golden Crow sneered, “Afraid?
If you dare to come, we dare to fight.”
After speaking, Tenth Son of the Golden Crow invoked his dharmic form, and a massive Golden Crow materialized, radiating a majestic authority.
Infinite heat emanated from the Golden Crow, causing all living beings in the Three Realms to feel waves of heat assaulting them.
Before long, some living beings lay prostrate on the ground, nearly roasted alive.
The Great Emperor Ziwei was immediately furious; this was a blatant challenge from the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow.
He was about to take action this instant, to annihilate the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow.
Just then, in a remote village of the Human Race, a raggedy old man opened his eyes, which suddenly burst with an arresting brilliance.
The next moment, he stood up, miming the drawing of a bow with empty hands.
A bow made of Divine Power appeared with the flow of radiance, and as the old man drew it, a long arrow materialized, emanating a peerless killing intent.
At this moment, the withered old man emitted an invincible qi that suggested an unbeatable strength.
The Tenth Son of the Golden Crow was reveling in his display of power when he suddenly felt as if he had returned to ancient times when the suns rose together, basking in the wails of the world’s living beings.
Right then, he was unexpectedly seized with a chilling premonition.
“Something’s not right.”
The Tenth Son of the Golden Crow said.
A chill rose in his heart, and his body trembled.
It was as if a natural predator had appeared, bearing fangs at him.
“This sentiment, impossible, Great Yi is dead, it can’t be him.”
The Tenth Son of the Golden Crow was nearly driven mad.
He knew that the feeling came from Great Yi.
Great Yi, he was still alive.
And now, Great Yi’s qi was locking onto him.
The Tenth Son of the Golden Crow felt as if he was on the brink of death, but at this moment, he had no protection from his fathers or brothers.
“Great God Great Yi.”
The Great Emperor Ziwei showed astonishment, instantly recognizing the qi of Great God Great Yi.
All the powerful beings of the Three Realms turned to look in a certain direction.
They saw a ragged, emaciated old man who was slightly hunched over.
Yet now, he was drawing his bow, aiming an arrow at the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow.
God of Archery, Great Yi.
He who shot down nine suns, his fame echoing through eternity.
There were rumors he was dead, yet today he reappeared, once again aiming at the Golden Crow.
The Tenth Son of the Golden Crow was chilled to the bone, completely rigid.