Li Jing was completely dumbfounded when he heard this.
He stood there in a daze for quite a while...
Only then did he interrupt his two furious sons, who were still chattering away, and hurriedly said:
"You must not be disrespectful toward the Great King!"
"You have misunderstood... Your mother and third brother were summoned to Chaoge by the Great King. They were not taken away by him!"
Jin Zha and Mu Zha abruptly fell silent.
The two instantly exchanged glances, their faces both taking on thoughtful expressions. After a moment, Jin Zha said gravely:
"Father, did Di Xin say why he wanted Mother and Third Brother to go to Chaoge?"
Li Jing shook his head.
When Holy Mother Gold Spirit had delivered the decree, she had said nothing. How could he possibly know? Once the Great King's decree had arrived, it only needed to be carried out... Though he had doubts in his heart, he had not dared to ask directly!
Then Jin Zha said:
"Isn't that obvious?"
"Di Xin's decree this time must be intended to trick Mother and Third Brother into going to Chaoge, then use them as hostages... to keep Father under his control and make you guard Chen Tang Pass for him!"
Li Jing was left staring in shock.
Displeasure also appeared on his face!
What was wrong with these two brats? Had cultivating on the mountain made them stupid? Why were they saying nothing but such absurd things?
If not for the Great King's regard...
How could I be guarding Chen Tang Pass?
But before Li Jing could reprimand them, Jin Zha raised a hand and cut him off, then said solemnly:
"Father, don't rush!"
"Listen to me explain... Father, have you ever heard of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation?"
Li Jing's heart