563: Chapter 236: Is it fake_8 563: Chapter 236: Is it fake_8 Expecting the Ancient Gods to have principles is like expecting a murderous Demon Head to do good deeds.
The Tenth Son of the Golden Crow extended his thumb.
It is said that the hearts of wise counselors are black, even black to the marrow.
He hadn’t believed it before, but now he did.
“Please continue to offer your counsel in the future, Mr.
Baize.
I will listen to all your advice,” the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow said earnestly.
Seeing the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow being so courteous, Baize was somewhat flattered.
He quickly responded, “Your Highness, please don’t say such things.
As a humble servant of His Majesty, it is my duty to do anything for His Majesty and for Your Highness.
As to listening to me, as long as Your Highness is willing to consider my suggestions, I am already very happy.
The final decision still lies with Your Highness.”
Seeing Baize so humble and without any trace of arrogance,
The Tenth Son of the Golden Crow was even more satisfied.
Such a counselor is even more reassuring to use.
Counselors like the Tathagata, he wouldn’t dare employ, or at least not wholeheartedly trust,
because you never know when he’ll start scheming against you as well.
The other has ambitions, not at all like Baize, who has not an ounce of ambition.
“Heh, Mr.
Baize, you shouldn’t be too modest.
When my father ruled the Three Realms, he often listened to you.
Naturally, I should do the same.
Back then, it was precisely because my father did not heed your advice and let his guard down against The Three Pure Ones that he was ousted from the Three Realms by the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, having his position as the Supreme of the Three Realms usurped” the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow said earnestly.
He completely forgot how he had treated Baize when he first appeared.
Back then, even a single word from Baize would displease him.
He didn’t want to listen, preferring to act according to his own ideas.
It’s only now that he has begun to trust Baize somewhat and recognize his abilities.
Baize felt greatly comforted and was deeply moved.
He had thought that the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow didn’t like him.
To think that the latter would speak such words.
It was because he indeed saw through the schemes of the Tathagata Buddha and convinced the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow with his true abilities.
Otherwise, the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow’s attitude towards him would not have changed.
The news that the Jade Emperor wanted to crown Yang Jian as the Second Heavenly Emperor was fermenting throughout the Three Realms.
Then, there was movement in the Ziwei Heavenly Court.
The four Great Heavenly Venerates of the Dragon Clan, along with Taiyi Suffering Heavenly Venerate Tianzun, and the five Imperial Elders of the Human Race, a total of ten powerful Heavenly Venerates, all gathered in the area where the two armies were facing each other.
They stood high above in the Vault of Heaven, exuding a powerful authority.
Marshal Tianpeng personally led the troops, with the Pagoda-Bearing King as deputy marshal.
They watched the Jade Emperor’s camp closely.
This caused some panic among the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals of the Jade Emperor’s camp.
They had a bad feeling.
Ten great Heavenly Venerates, along with a million Heavenly Soldiers pressing here, meant that the Ziwei Heavenly Court could at any moment directly defeat them and infiltrate the Ling Xiao Palace.
If no Heavenly Venerates of equal stature came to their aid, they would be in danger.
Upon hearing this news, the Jade Emperor’s eyes flashed coldly as he immediately reacted.
Eight Great Heavenly Venerates were dispatched, five of whom were his disciples, and three others were Ancient Gods who had pledged their loyalty to him, also of the rank of Great Heavenly Venerates, and very powerful.
They exerted their authority, shaking heaven and earth.
The two sides were in a standoff, with a battle about to break out at any moment.
Tianpeng showed a look of surprise, having not expected that the Jade Emperor’s side could dispatch eight Great Heavenly Venerates.
Among them, three were Ancient Gods he had heard of before.
But the other five were unfamiliar faces.
These should be the Jade Emperor’s disciples, the Great Heavenly Venerates he had secretly guided.
Including the Jade Emperor himself, there were six Great Heavenly Venerates, and at least ten Heavenly Venerates, and as for Celestial Immortals, they were countless.
With Sun Wukong included, there would be at least seven strong beings of the level of Great Heavenly Venerate.
Everyone envied the Jade Emperor for his ability to teach disciples to such levels.
So many strong individuals emerging from one lineage made many others yearn, wishing they could also become disciples of the Jade Emperor.
If the Jade Emperor were willing to take on disciples, undoubtedly, many would immediately seek to become his students.
“That’s the confidence of the Jade Emperor,” said the Yellow Emperor with a sigh.
At the same time, he couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
If the Jade Emperor had such capabilities, it would have been better for him to bide his time and teach some more Great Heavenly Venerate disciples.
By that time, even The Three Pure Ones would not be his match and would have to defer to him.
With such abilities, yet suppressing them from becoming Great Heavenly Venerates, the Yellow Emperor truly did not understand what the Jade Emperor was thinking.
“If I were the Jade Emperor, I would just keep a low profile and teach out more disciples.
Wouldn’t that allow me to do whatever I want?
I really don’t understand his end goals,” Taotie muttered.
If dozens of Great Heavenly Venerates acted together, even The Three Pure Ones would have to change color.
After a glance at Taotie, Ao Zhan said with a deep voice, “You’re wrong.
Only beings of a level like the Tathagata Buddha can pose a threat to The Three Pure Ones.
Others, even if they are top-tier Great Heavenly Venerates, cannot threaten The Three Pure Ones and are utterly ineffective.”
Ao Zhan cast a sideward glance at the Jade Emperor and sneered, “It seems the Jade Emperor previously had the same calculation as you mentioned, but he discovered that fighters of the level like the Tathagata cannot be achieved simply through continuous closed-door cultivation, nor can every top-tier Great Heavenly Venerate advance further, so he recalculated his strategy.”
“So the Jade Emperor’s target isn’t actually the Ancient Gods from beyond the heavens, but The Three Pure Ones,” concluded Taotie.
The crowd was startled.
They had only inadvertently come to this conclusion while making comparisons with The Three Pure Ones.