Chapter 2675 - 2673: The Minor Celestial Court and the Heavenly Court Face Off

Chapter 2675: Chapter 2673: The Minor Celestial Court and the Heavenly Court Face Off

Emperor Gouchen notified Wen Zhong of the Jade Emperor’s Imperial Decree, and Wen Zhong was so anxious that he personally took people to see his son.

He and his son were already famous figures on the Investiture of the Gods, having died once, but fortunately the Investiture of the Gods preserved their True Spirit, preventing them from being completely obliterated.

Now the Jade Emperor wanted to send his son to the Immortal Slaying Stage, which meant completely eradicating his son’s soul.

He first asked his son to clarify the details of the matter and found out that it was Shen Gongbao who was causing trouble, while his son at most was guilty of oversight.

Wen Zhong then led the Generals of the Thunder Department to the Tongming Hall to seek an audience with the Jade Emperor, who summoned them in the Heaven-Piercing Palatial Hall.

Wen Zhong, with his broad frame, knelt before the Jade Emperor and clasped his hands, saying, "Jade Emperor, your old servant was ordered by the Heavenly Mandate to become a god, and only this descendant followed him. Although Wen Jie violated the laws of Heaven, it was all due to Shen Gongbao’s bewilderment, and his crime does not warrant death! I ask the Jade Emperor to spare his life, apprehend the culprit, and let him redeem his sins for the benefit of the Heavenly Court!"

The Generals of the Thunder Department followed suit and pleaded, "We ask the Jade Emperor to spare Wen Jie Star Lord this time!"

The Jade Emperor looked at them in silence.

Taibai Venus, standing by, reported, "Jade Emperor, what the Old Celestial Venerable said is absolutely correct. It is a time when we need to employ capable people. Why not have Wen Jie Star Lord act as the vanguard and go to Wuzhuang Temple to capture the culprit and redeem his mistakes?"

Emperor Gouchen also advised, "Jade Emperor, I agree with Taibai’s suggestion. Considering that Wen Jie Star Lord is a first-time offender, why not pardon him this once?"

The Jade Emperor finally spoke, "Since you, my beloved minister, have spoken on his behalf, I will spare Wen Jie this time. I hereby command the Thunder Department to act as the vanguard, lead by Emperor Gouchen, to battle Wuzhuang Temple and apprehend the culprit for questioning."

"Old servant thanks Your Majesty!"

Wen Zhong kowtowed, and together with the group of Generals of the Thunder Department, expressed their gratitude.

The Jade Emperor nodded with satisfaction and adjourned the court.

He had never intended to kill Wen Jie; this was merely his way to control the Divine Spirits of the Sect of Severance.

Otherwise, he would be nothing more than a figurehead in the Heavenly Court.

Previously, a single Sun Wukong caused havoc in the Heavenly Court, leaving everyone watching from the sidelines and making the Jade Emperor lose face.

Now, he was bringing the Witch Tribe into Heaven precisely to restrain these Divine Generals.

The Celestial Army was fully mobilized, with war drums resounding like thunder.

Under the command of Emperor Gouchen as the marshal, with True Lord Tianyou, True Lord Hei Sha, and True Lord True Martial as vice marshals, the twenty-four principal gods of the Thunder Department served as main generals, with Wen Jie redeeming his sins by leading as the vanguard in a mighty campaign toward Wuzhuang Temple.

At the Marshal’s Mansion in the Heavenly Court, Emperor Gouchen’s avatar met Jiufeng.

Jiufeng bantered with him, laughing, "Emperor, aren’t you going to conquer Wuzhuang Temple? What brings you to my Marshal’s Mansion? Could it be that you’re here to seek assistance from our Witch Tribe?"

Emperor Gouchen got straight to the point, questioning Jiufeng, "Are the Four Great Witches hiding here?"

Jiufeng laughed, "Emperor Gouchen, you’re joking. I don’t understand what you’re talking about. If you suspect I’m hiding someone, you’re welcome to search the mansion. I’m just one among the Demon Race as you call them, needing no face from you."

"I warn you, since the Jade Emperor made you god generals in Heaven, you should abide by the rules of the Heavenly Court. If one day I find any signs of treason, I will behead you without mercy!"

Without evidence, Emperor Gouchen could only angrily give this warning.

Jiufeng laughed, "Since we were appointed by the Jade Emperor to guard the Heavenly Court, of course we have no treasonous hearts. But I wonder why you, as one of the Four Emperors, take orders everywhere from Emperor Ziwei. Is that not disloyal to the Jade Emperor?"

Emperor Gouchen shouted, "Nonsense! Emperor Ziwei and I both assist the Jade Emperor, so where does loyalty or disloyalty come into it? If you slander me again, I will not be so lenient with you."

"Oh, such imperial prestige!"

Jiufeng sneered and waved him away, "If the Emperor has nothing else, please tend to your own affairs. This lone male and female, should any rumors spread, I cannot bear the responsibility."

Emperor Gouchen raised his brows at her in annoyance, then vanished from the Marshal’s Mansion.

After he left, Xingtian came out from the back, angrily speaking to Jiufeng, "Sister Nine, if it doesn’t work, just kill this guy. What skills does he have to flaunt in front of us?"

Jiufeng said with a smile, "Brother, don’t be so quick to resort to violence. Keeping him alive is more useful than killing him. He and the Jade Emperor aren’t of one mind, and the Jade Emperor wants to use our hands to restrain him. If we kill him, our weight in the Jade Emperor’s eyes might not be that important."

Xingtian chuckled and patted his belly, "Sister Nine is wise. We’ll listen to you. You decide on everything; as for fighting and killing, leave that to me."

Jiufeng nodded and smiled lightly, taking out a Golden Core and handing it to Xingtian, "Brother, this is the Nine Transformations Grand Pill I asked the Jade Emperor for. It’s extremely useful for repairing the flesh; try it and see if you can regrow your head."

Xingtian declined, raising his hand, "No, no, brother knows this head. When that Xuanyuan scoundrel wielded the Human Emperor Sword to sever it, it was imbued with the Human Race’s merit. As long as the Human Race doesn’t perish, this head of mine won’t regrow. Keep the pill for yourself as a defense; don’t waste it on me."

Jiufeng put the pill away and sighed, "Then I’ll keep it for now and see what can be done in the future."

She has been studying the Sorcery Book recently, hoping to find a way to help Xingtian repair his head.

The Sorcery Book is magical, containing all Witch Tribe techniques, extremely useful for cultivating sorcery.

In the Mortal Realm at Wuzhuang Temple, the sky overhead was suddenly covered with dark clouds.

Thunder rumbled, echoing far and wide.

Even the distant Liangshan Island in the Southern Observation Continent received word from Lady of Mount Li with a request for aid, asking Long Fei to give support to Wuzhuang Temple.

This time, the Heavenly Court’s army came with great momentum.

Wuzhuang Temple intended to show its strength, inviting all loose cultivators from around the world to assist, and also invited several giants of the Cultivation World to bolster their ranks.

Even Sun Wukong, far away on the Eastern Victory Divine Continent, received the request for aid from Wuzhuang Temple.

He and Zhen Yuanzi were sworn brothers, and in fact, without the request, Sun Wukong already planned to lend his support.

Lin Yingying, holding the request, found Long Fei and asked him, "Senior Sister wrote that your sworn brother needs your support, are you going or not?"

Long Fei asked her in return, "Weren’t you and Lady of Mount Li on bad terms? Why the contact now?"

Lin Yingying puckered her lips, "Everyone’s at such an age, who has the leisure to hold grudges for trifles! After all, Sect of Severance only has this one Holy Mother left. If we don’t get along with her, who will?"

Long Fei chuckled, "If that’s the case, then let’s go and have a look. Perhaps if my brother Zhen Yuanzi is pleased, he might treat us with another Ginseng Fruit."

"Then I’ll send a reply to my Senior Sister immediately!"

Lin Yingying breathed a sigh of relief, worried that Long Fei wouldn’t show due regard.

Her Wudang Holy Mother Senior Sister had a small-minded and scheming character.

If they didn’t go, who knows what she might think.