445: Chapter 216: The Return of the Jade Emperor_5 445: Chapter 216: The Return of the Jade Emperor_5 Great Emperor Ziwei seemed unconvinced and didn’t find anything remarkable.
He believed that as Supreme of the Three Realms, one ought to act accordingly.
Sa Shoujian gave a bitter smile, the word “duty” sounds easy to say, but how many could actually fulfill it?
If one could fulfill their duty, the Jade Emperor wouldn’t have ended up in such a state.
Yang Jian, holding the Decree, hurried to Ling Xiao Palace.
At this moment, an uncountable number of Immortal Gods gathered there, a dark mass of figures, probably tens of thousands.
Among them were beings of formidable strength, including three of the same level as the Great Heavenly Venerate.
They were Ancient Gods, all well-known powerhouses between heaven and earth.
The Jade Emperor sat on the throne above, the layout below that once was the Great Sage’s Mansion had been reverted to the look of Ling Xiao Palace.
However, today’s Ling Xiao Palace had less majesty but more of a malevolent aura.
Below, there was less holiness and more presence of beings with a demonic air.
The Jade Emperor sat above without any expression.
He was waiting, waiting for Great Emperor Ziwei’s reaction.
In a flash of brilliant light, Lady Houtu appeared with eleven Heavenly Venerates accompanying her.
They bowed to the Jade Emperor, shouting loudly, “We have seen the Supreme of the Three Realms.”
The scene of eleven Heavenly Venerates bowing together can be imagined.
A hint of a smile appeared at the corner of the Jade Emperor’s mouth; he gestured for Houtu to come forward.
Lady Houtu smiled faintly and took her seat beside the Jade Emperor.
Witnessing this scene, all the Immortal Gods and demons below became even more agitated, shouting the Jade Emperor’s name so loudly that the entire Three Realms could hear.
“Where is the Longevity Great Emperor of the South Pole?
Great Emperor Ziwei?
Gou Chen Great Emperor?
Why have they not yet come to meet Us?”
The voice of the Jade Emperor spread out, shaking the Three Realms.
At this moment, those beings who had already recognized the authority of Ziwei Heavenly Court now remembered that the Jade Emperor was the Great Heavenly Venerate, whereas Great Emperor Ziwei was just one of the Four Heavenly Kings.
Should the Jade Emperor truly have perished, Ziwei could have rightfully taken the position of Great Heavenly Venerate.
But now that the Jade Emperor had returned, Great Emperor Ziwei ought to come and pay homage.
Instantly, a wave of discussion echoed through the Three Realms.
Soon, their voices were drowned out by another group of beings.
“Great Emperor Ziwei is enshrined by living beings, he is the Supreme acknowledged by the living beings of the Three Realms, what does he have to do with the Jade Emperor?”
“Indeed, it’s not as if he’s inheriting the Jade Emperor’s position as Great Heavenly Venerate.
Besides, the Jade Emperor, for his own selfish desires, pretended to be dead and left his body, leading to utter chaos throughout the Six Daos and Three Realms.
What use do we have for such an irresponsible Supreme?
To continue bringing calamity upon us?”
“Great Emperor Ziwei fights for the living beings, dares to confront the Ancient Gods head-on.
Such a person deserves to be the Supreme of the Three Realms.
What face does the Jade Emperor have to return, and to demand homage from Great Emperor Ziwei, is simply laughable.”
“If I were the Jade Emperor, I would find a crack to crawl into and never show my face again.
Doesn’t he know the kind of iniquities he himself has committed?”
“I think the Jade Emperor is the real demon, who clearly sees that the Three Realms are about to stabilize, and he comes out to make trouble, not wanting the Three Realms to settle down—he is the greatest demon.”
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These discussions were all in praise of Great Emperor Ziwei, while they belittled the Jade Emperor.
But they spoke confidently, for they were stating facts.
The Immortal Gods of the Three Realms were no fools; the truth was right before their eyes, and they had no intention of currying favor with anyone; naturally, they spoke justice.
However, among the Immortals, many still preferred to be carefree and uninvolved.
But recently, due to the Jade Emperor, the Three Realms had been in chaos.
Now that they were about to live peacefully again, the Jade Emperor had reappeared; if they had any fondness for the Jade Emperor, that would truly be strange.
“Indeed, the real Great Demon is the Jade Emperor.”
The voices filled the Three Realms, all calling for action against the Jade Emperor.
With the Divine Skills of the Jade Emperor, how could he not hear these voices?
A cold light flashed in the depths of his eyes, and if it were not for the need to maintain a better image, he would already have wished to strike.
But the Jade Emperor, after all, was a deep and calculating figure; he had no intention of acting rashly, instead he became even calmer, appearing completely indifferent to the discussions, reflecting a mind so broad it seemed limitless.
The demeanor of a Great Heavenly Venerate was unmistakably displayed.
The myriad Immortal Sages and demons looking at the Jade Emperor were filled with admiration.
This was the Great Heavenly Venerate they held in their hearts, unmoved by external affairs.
Great Emperor Ziwei was too impulsive, always clashing with one or another.
Such behavior was not fit for an emperor and sooner or later would lead to his fall from the position of Great Heavenly Venerate.
Now that the Jade Emperor had returned, they felt as if they had finally found the True Divine Sovereign.
“To report to Your Majesty, the Longevity Great Emperor of the South Pole has been killed by Great Emperor Ziwei, Gou Chen Great Emperor was also forced to leave.
If it weren’t for Your Majesty’s appearance now, Lady Houtu might also have fallen to that rebel Ziwei’s treacherous hands,” Martial Virtue Star Lord stepped forward and said loudly.
His face was filled with anger, and he gritted his teeth when he mentioned Great Emperor Ziwei.
Hearing his words, many showed looks of disdain.
The Plague God Lu Yue couldn’t hold back and said, “If I remember correctly, after Great Emperor Ziwei killed the Longevity Great Emperor of the South Pole, weren’t you the first to run to Ziwei declaring your loyalty?
And Ziwei made an example out of you, propagating it for quite some time.
The whole Three Realms know this.
Now Martial Virtue Star Lord is speaking ill of Great Emperor Ziwei, which really makes one wonder, whose side are you on?”
Martial Virtue Star Lord’s face turned purple with embarrassment upon being put on the spot.
However, he certainly had a thick skin and quickly recovered, hastily saying, “Was I joining Great Emperor Ziwei?
I was biding my time, yearning for Your Majesty’s return.
I’ve always believed Your Majesty wouldn’t die and would definitely come back, so I needed to keep myself useful, waiting for the day to serve Your Majesty loyally.”