bookbashuk Chapter 9 Bloodshed in the Sky!
Chapter 9 Bloodshed in the Sky!
Looking at the scene below, the Jade Emperor rubbed his temples, feeling that things were getting a bit tricky.
He deliberately didn't mention it before, intending to just brush it off, thinking it was better to avoid trouble.
To his surprise, Chen Xuan presented him with a difficult problem.
Li Jing was, after all, a disciple of Dipankara Buddha and held a position in the Heavenly Court. He played a mediating and balancing role in the interference of Buddhism.
More importantly, with the journey to the West imminent, it is not advisable to cause any trouble.
In conclusion, now is not the time for Buddhism to take action!
Furthermore, the Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly Venerable, was perfectly clear-headed and knew that the Seven Fairy Maidens had descended to the mortal realm without permission more than once, twice, or three times.
But out of respect for him, not only the Four Heavenly Kings guarding the South Heavenly Gate, but also the other gods turned a blind eye.
It would be unreasonable to attack Li Jing and his group now.
But if we leave it unattended...
Where will the laws of heaven be placed?
"Your Majesty, Li Jing and his comrades were at fault to begin with, but they did not commit a serious offense. Considering their many years of service guarding the South Heavenly Gate, their hard work and merits should be rewarded with a small deduction of their salary as a minor punishment to serve as a warning."
At this moment, just as the Jade Emperor was in a dilemma, Taibai Jinxing, a trusted minister of the Jade Emperor, quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
"Venus is absolutely right, Your Majesty, please grant us mercy!"
"Please, Your Majesty, show leniency!"
"Your Majesty..."
Upon hearing Venus's words, the various Buddhist factions of the Heavenly Court all offered their support.
Upon seeing this, the Jade Emperor's brows furrowed even deeper, his imperial countenance showing displeasure.
Right now, all he needs to do is go along with it, but he still feels uneasy.
Have these Buddhist sects forgotten that they hold positions in the Heavenly Court?
"You eat the king's food, so you must bear the king's worries, don't you understand?!"
Damn it, sometimes I really want to whip these traitors to death with a magic whip!
"Minister Chen, in your opinion, why don't we just let this matter drop?"
Weighing the pros and cons, the Jade Emperor simply gave up and passed the problem back to Chen Xuan.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan's lips curled up slightly, instantly understanding his leader's meaning. He then said loudly, "Your Majesty, I think Venus is right. The Pagoda-Bearing Arhat... cough cough, even if Li Tianwang and the others have not made any great contributions, they have still worked hard. It is not worth making such a fuss. Otherwise, it will discourage many celestial officials."
That's it?
It's gone!?
The Jade Emperor raised an eyebrow, surprised.
The other immortals also frowned subconsciously, wondering what Chen Xuan was up to.
You were the one who started this trouble, and now you're suddenly saying you're not playing anymore.
What a fuss!
Seeing this, Li Jing pursed his lips and smiled disdainfully.
In his view, this young mage must have seen that his faction had more people and more power, and was afraid of offending them!
Hmph, at least this kid has some sense!
I thought Chen Xuan would let it go and the matter would be over.
The Four Heavenly Kings and all the Buddhist factions wore smug expressions.
But the next second, Chen Xuan changed the subject, turning his attention to the trusted heavenly soldiers behind the Four Heavenly Kings.
He spoke with a firm and resolute tone: "It is understandable that the Heavenly Kings, with their busy schedules, might occasionally make mistakes, but these subordinates have clearly failed in their duties, and their crimes are unforgivable!"
"As the saying goes, one who eats the king's food must be loyal to the king; one who receives the heavenly favor should repay the heavenly favor. These mediocre people take the heavenly salary but do not think about fulfilling their responsibilities, they are perfunctory and irresponsible, they fail the heavenly emperor's entrustment above and set a bad example for the three realms below. They must be punished in order to uphold the heavenly prestige, maintain righteousness, and cleanse the heavenly order!"
At this point, Chen Xuan's voice echoed throughout the vast Lingxiao Palace, booming like rolling thunder.
These words were spoken.
The Jade Emperor's eyes shone with a brilliant light, and he nodded repeatedly, very pleased.
What a fine example of serving the emperor faithfully and being loyal to him! He truly deserves to be called the virtuous minister who appeared in my dream!
This child...
This pleases me greatly!
Killing Li Jing's trusted heavenly soldiers would serve as a deterrent, enhancing the prestige of the Heavenly Court, without provoking Li Jing and his men to rebel too much.
That's brilliant!
Venus suddenly froze, looking at Chen Xuan with admiration, instantly understanding the power of his methods.
This is truly devastating! It's like killing someone by breaking their spirit!
On the surface, it was an impeachment of Li Jing and the Four Heavenly Kings.
In reality, it was aimed at their personal guards, as a warning to others!
Amidst the ebb and flow of thoughts, Venus, while expressing his approval, couldn't help but feel a sense of professional crisis.
With this young sorcerer Xuantian now in His Majesty's possession, it seems Taibai Jinxing will fall out of favor...
"this……"
Looking at Li Jing and the others, their faces all fell, and they all fell silent.
Alright, so this little bastard was waiting for them here!
They knew that Chen Xuan now had leverage over them, and that it would be impossible for them to escape without paying a price.
"Zheng—"
Just as Li Jing and the others were lost in thought,
Suddenly, the sound of a sharp sword being drawn echoed through the air.
Take a closer look.
Chen Xuan suddenly took a step forward, drew the sword from Li Jing's waist, and decisively swung it down!
A cold glint suddenly appeared.
One sword to the throat!
With a muffled "thud," blood splattered in the Lingxiao Palace!
Before the heavenly soldiers could even react, they collapsed into pools of blood and died instantly.
Before they died, each of them had wide-open eyes and an expression of disbelief.
Shock!
And, shockingly!
"stare!"
"stare!"
"stare!"
……
The entire audience was horrified!
Another deathly silence!
They all stared wide-eyed, utterly shocked.
No one could have predicted this...
Someone actually dared to kill someone in the Lingxiao Palace?!
hiss--
What a formidable character!
"You scoundrel! How dare you! You dare to do this?!"
The blood of the heavenly soldiers splattered on Li Jing's face, a horrifying sight that enraged him so much that he went berserk on the spot, roaring hoarsely.
The Four Heavenly Kings also subconsciously wiped the blood from their faces. When they looked at Chen Xuan again, their smugness was gone, replaced by fear.
We can't afford to mess with them!
Logically speaking, even if these heavenly soldiers were guilty, they should be convicted by the Jade Emperor and then escorted to the Execution Platform for execution.
But what Chen Xuan is doing now is indeed not in accordance with the procedure!
Even...
Outrageous!
"Minister Chen, you have gone too far! Do you even have any respect for me?!"
Before Li Jing and the others could impeach him, the Jade Emperor feigned great anger and then questioned them in a deep voice. He did not really want to hold Chen Xuan accountable, but rather wanted to shut up the others.
"To repay Your Majesty's kindness, I would gladly die for you. I confess, I acted impulsively, and I beg Your Majesty to punish me!"
Chen Xuan did not try to prove his innocence, but instead readily confessed to his crime.
Retreat to advance?
Acting like nobody can't do it, you little brat!
"What a fine line: to repay your kindness on the golden platform, I'd wield the jade dragon and die for you!"
It was precisely Chen Xuan's fearless spirit, his boundless courage and heroic will that the Jade Emperor found so appealing.
In all these years, since he became the ruler of the Three Realms, he has never heard such words of loyalty from a minister as Chen Xuan in the vast Heavenly Court!
Therefore, the Jade Emperor was greatly relieved and almost couldn't help but smile.
Venus looked at him strangely. "Good lad, killing people with such self-righteousness is one thing."
Even his flattery skills...
Even I, an old man, am far from being able to match them!
On the other hand, Li Jing and the others were furious and gritted their teeth in hatred.
But then I thought, isn't this a great opportunity to impeach Chen Xuan and wipe away the shame?
however!
Before Li Jing and his men could seize the opportunity to attack Chen Xuan.
The Jade Emperor interrupted them first, saying to Chen Xuan, "Hmm, it's rare that you have this sense of loyalty, but one thing at a time. You disregarded the Heavenly Rules and used private punishment, which is indeed a crime. However, considering your previous merits, I will punish you by sending you to the mortal realm to undergo tribulation for five hundred years. Only after you have achieved enlightenment can you be reinstated as an immortal. Do you... have any objections?"
"Your subject is willing to accept the punishment!"
Chen Xuan understood instantly; they both tacitly agreed, and the smiles on their lips were almost impossible to suppress.
Anyway, he was going to descend to the mortal realm to experience trials, overcome worldly tribulations, and become an immortal golden immortal.
This punishment, though seemingly harsh, actually had little effect on him and suited his wishes perfectly.
Upon hearing this, Li Jing and the others were instantly speechless, their faces turning ashen with rage.
They could easily tell that the Jade Emperor was protecting them.
What does it mean to be punished by being sent to the mortal realm to undergo tribulation?
like……
Chen Xuan was planning to descend to the mortal realm to undergo worldly tribulations, wasn't he?
Damn, when it comes to protecting his own, even the Jade Emperor isn't putting on an act anymore!
Damn it!
"His Majesty……"
Unable to swallow this insult, Li Jing hesitated to speak.
"Does Heavenly King Li have anything else to say?"
The Jade Emperor glared at him fiercely and said in a deep, cold voice.
The implication is that that's enough.
"It's alright."
Thus, Li Jing could only swallow his anger and feel extremely frustrated.
"If there is nothing else, court may adjourn!"
……
And so, under the watchful eyes of many celestial officials, Chen Xuan strode out of the Lingxiao Palace and made a safe exit.
His extraordinary courage and boldness left a deep imprint on the hearts of all the immortals and gods, inspiring fear, awe, and even admiration and worship!
Among them, the seven fairies' beautiful eyes sparkled with admiration, and they were infatuated with each other.
How can someone be so cool even when killing?