Chapter 1305: Chapter 450: Houtu Enters the Heavenly Court
The Senior Commander-in-Chief took a deep breath and said solemnly, "I will go bury the brothers."
The Junior Commander-in-Chief seemed concerned and glanced at the Great Emperor Ziwei. They were now subjects of the Great Emperor Ziwei, and the Junior Commander-in-Chief was worried that the Great Emperor Ziwei would mind this action from the Senior Commander-in-Chief.
However, the Great Emperor Ziwei just smiled slightly and said, "The Senior Commander-in-Chief is loyal and righteous, worthy of admiration. Marshal Tianpeng, leave some troops behind to help the Senior Commander-in-Chief gather the subordinates of Eastern Emperor Taiyi for a proper burial."
"Yes."
Tianpeng immediately replied.
The behavior of the Senior Commander-in-Chief not only did not upset anyone in the Heavenly Court but instead earned him respect as a true man.
If not for his loyalty and righteousness, the Senior Commander-in-Chief would not risk offending the Great Emperor Ziwei to bury his former brothers.
The Junior Commander-in-Chief also breathed a sigh of relief but was somewhat saddened.
These people were the brothers of the Senior Commander-in-Chief, and how could they not be her brothers as well?
They once reigned supreme in ancient times, suppressing countless enemies, and were born and died together.
Now, the Lord of the Clouds and they have all perished, following the death of His Majesty the Eastern Emperor.
The two of them, the Junior and Senior Commander-in-Chief, defected to the Heavenly Court, betraying Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
They believed they acted out of righteousness, but wasn’t it also for self-preservation, wanting to survive?
They originally felt no guilt, but now really seeing their old brothers dead in front of them made their hearts fill with guilt.
The Senior Commander-in-Chief even thought he might as well have died with them.
This way, he would not have his conscience tormented.
The people of the Heavenly Court returned, but only the Senior Commander-in-Chief and the others stayed to bury their old brothers.
The people of the Heavenly Court admired their loyalty and righteousness, even though they were in different camps. They understood that the Lord of the Clouds and the others had no choice; they were loyal to Eastern Emperor Taiyi and had to make such a choice.
After the burial, the Senior Commander-in-Chief and the others also left.
The entire Western Continent had no presence of the Heavenly Court’s forces.
The primary reason was to settle the troops, fearing they would be defeated by Haotian God and the others.
Now the Heavenly Court deliberately used the Western Continent as a battlefield for a major war against their opponents.
Anyhow, the living beings here were relocated, and there were hardly any left.
Except for some demons and loose immortals, who still remained in the Western Continent.
In an area of the Western Continent, a woman looked into the distance, sensing overwhelming resentment.
She found it hard to imagine how many living beings had died in the Western Continent just now.
The woman was none other than Lady Houtu.
Now she had reached the Supreme ranks, with mighty power.
Calming herself, she finally realized the absurdity of her actions.
To assist the Jade Emperor, she ended up abandoning the living beings of heaven and earth.
She was worshipped by the world, known as Houtu Sovereign Earthly Sovereign, but ultimately she chose to sacrifice all living beings.
Fortunately, the Great Emperor Ziwei rose to replace the Jade Emperor.
Upon learning that the Jade Emperor was merely an incarnation of Haotian God, Lady Houtu felt a surge of hatred in her heart.
He ultimately used her to achieve his goals.
The incarnation of Haotian God, and she was completely deceived.
In the end, he still had some conscience and sent her away.
However, to Lady Houtu, this meant nothing.
"I should emerge now. Since I have become Supreme, and since I know I’ve erred, I must rectify this mistake," Lady Houtu said solemnly.
"Madam, what do you want to do?" asked the Three-legged Golden Toad, startled.
He was once a subordinate of Haotian God but was now accompanying Lady Houtu instead of being with Haotian God.
Seeing that Lady Houtu seemed to have made an important decision, the Three-legged Golden Toad was somewhat surprised and worried.
"To the Heavenly Court,"
Lady Houtu said.
The Three-legged Golden Toad was shocked, nearly going crazy.
Madam wants to go to the Heavenly Court? Has she lost her mind?
"No, Madam, the Heavenly Court will kill you," the Three-legged Golden Toad hastily tried to stop her.
Lady Houtu glanced at the Three-legged Golden Toad, smiled faintly, and said, "If they want to kill me, then let them. It will be my way of atonement."
"Madam has great merit in the Three Realms; how can there be any wrongdoing?" the Three-legged Golden Toad said anxiously.
He didn’t finish his words before being stopped by Lady Houtu.
"Enough, no need to say more, my mind is made up. If they don’t kill me, I will join the Heavenly Court and become one of them," Lady Houtu said calmly.
The Three-legged Golden Toad was nearly dumbfounded.
The Madam wants to become a member of the Heavenly Court?
"Madam, will you betray His Majesty?"
"I haven’t betrayed him. The Jade Emperor is dead. Haotian is Haotian, not the Jade Emperor. I’m sure you know as well, Haotian is a traitor to the Three Realms. I erred back then, but I never intended to betray the Three Realms," Houtu said calmly.
The Three-legged Golden Toad remained silent, as he was also concerned about Haotian God’s betrayal of the Three Realms.
Otherwise, when Haotian God returned, he wouldn’t have refrained from joining Haotian’s camp.
"But, you are ultimately His Majesty’s wife. If you join the Heavenly Court, His Majesty will be angry," said the Three-legged Golden Toad, his voice trembling.
Thinking of Haotian God’s rage, his heart was trembling.
"My husband is dead, and Haotian is not my husband."
Lady Houtu’s expression turned slightly cold, then she glanced at the Three-legged Golden Toad and said faintly, "You were with Haotian. Thank you for your company during this time, but you don’t need to follow me anymore. Go to Haotian."
The Three-legged Golden Toad wanted to say something, but Lady Houtu gave him a glare, and he dared not speak further, then turned to leave.
Lady Houtu sighed, then looked resolute as she turned and left.
In the Heavenly Court, everyone celebrated the great victory.
At the same time, the Heavenly Court mourned for those strong figures who died in battle.
If they had family, the Heavenly Court would grant them substantial compensation.
For those without relatives, they could only bestow posthumous titles.
The injured were treated with all possible efforts to be restored to their former state.
While the Heavenly Court was bustling, Lady Houtu arrived.
Her arrival caused a sensation.
Many gazes turned to Lady Houtu, filled with doubt and murder intent, mostly dissatisfaction and hostility.
Lady Houtu seemed oblivious and approached the front of Ziwei Hall, saying loudly, "Houtu is here to plead guilty."
The Great Emperor Ziwei had already sensed her arrival, showing a surprised expression.
Yang Jian was in the Judicial Deity Mansion, where the Golden God was massaging his temples. Although the battle had left Yang Jian exhausted, he had dealt with many affairs after returning. Even with a Supreme Realm, Yang Jian felt fatigued.
The Divine Power was flowing through the Golden God’s fingers, removing his weariness.
When Yang Jian felt Houtu’s arrival, he was surprised and immediately opened his eyes.
"Why has she come?" Yang Jian said, surprised.
"Who is she? Your aunt? She truly is a beauty," the Golden God remarked curiously.
Yang Jian rolled his eyes and stood up to go take a look.
Houtu entering the Heavenly Court, this matter was no trifling issue.