Maitreya's gaze shifted slightly when he saw the newcomer. "Azure Emperor, are you going to interfere?"
Siming said arrogantly, "My master has said that no one beyond the shore is allowed to block the path to attaining the Dao."
Maitreya said in a deep voice, "The Holy Emperor's orders do not extend over Buddhism."
Siming was incomparably forceful. "My master's will is the will of Heaven. Even those beyond the shore must abide by it."
"What if I refuse to abide by it?"
"Whether you are willing or not is not up to you." Siming sneered. Azure Emperor, Wutian, Nine-Spirit Primordial Sage, and the Heavenly Dao Monster appeared at the same time, making even Maitreya, who had attained the other shore, feel his scalp tingle. The Holy Court's strength was simply absurdly overwhelming.
"Fine, I shall comply." Maitreya sighed, but he did not forget to sow discord before leaving. "Azure Emperor, you helped Jade Void Palace today. Do not regret it when they turn on you in the future. Daode Tianzun is the foundation of this world's continued existence; only the collapse of the Myriad Worlds can free him. The Three Pure Ones are one, and Heavenly Venerate of Primordial Beginning will surely make Jade Void Palace stand against you."
The Jade Void disciples all felt their hearts tighten. This was precisely what they had been worried about.
If heaven and earth were to perish naturally, they would naturally feel no burden. But the Holy Emperor had now postponed the apocalypse indefinitely. If their master or grandmaster ordered them to aid in destroying the world, how were they supposed to choose?
Siming said calmly, "My master has opened wide the paths to attaining the Dao. Why would he care about your gratitude? Whether you obey or oppose him, Heaven's will