The moment the Great Celestial Venerable opened his golden mouth, laws and Dao essence flowed forth, transforming into a three-foot-long pale yellow decree that floated within the great hall.
"Grand White, make a trip."
The Great Celestial Venerable lowered his gaze. "Have him handle it himself. Do not come bother me."
The gods were suspicious, unable to discern the Great Celestial Venerable's intentions, and could only fall silent.
Even Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li, who had already stepped forward, quietly withdrew his foot.
"Grand White accepts the decree."
Grand White Gold Star, who had been attending at the side, bowed slightly and caught the descending decree with both hands, replying respectfully.
A faint ripple passed through his heart.
He knew that the Great Celestial Venerable had lost patience with playing around with that Monkey, which was why he had directly issued a decree for Tathagata to come subdue the demon.
After all, according to the rules of previous tribulations, quite a few immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court would enter the tribulation and obtain a share of its fortune.
Having received the decree, Grand White Gold Star left the Hall of Miraculous Mist and headed west.
The Great Celestial Venerable paid it no mind. He swept a calm glance over the gods in Lingxiao Palace before speaking.
"The tribulation shall not taint the Heavenly Court. So long as the gods fulfill their respective duties, no tribulation shall touch them..."
The Great Celestial Venerable's words were light and calm, yet every god in the hall trembled inwardly and bowed in response.
"We obey the Great Celestial Venerable's decree."
Quite a few sharp-minded individuals immediately thought of Emperor Fengdu.
Emperor Fengdu had governed the underworld through who knew how many tribulations. It was inevitable that his ambitions would grow.
Several tribulations ago,