Yaochi Golden Mother Was Also Helpless
"This fairy maiden was one of Yaochi Golden Mother's subordinates. If you cannot bring her back as well, even you will likely be sent by Your Majesty's Heavenly Court to the mortal realm to suffer."
Hearing Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li's words, Marshal Tianpeng was furious. It was obvious that the old bastard wanted to dump the blame on him.
As the saying went, if someone wanted to accuse you, they would always find an excuse. Besides, the two of them had never been particularly close.
Though they bore no deep-seated hatred toward each other, their relationship was far from harmonious.
Thinking this, Marshal Tianpeng said, "Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li, you've gone a little too far with those words."
"I admit that the person who entered the Heavenly Court may have been brought in by me, but you were the one who verified his identity."
"All jurisdiction within the South Heavenly Gate falls under your authority."
"Now that something has happened, you're pushing all the responsibility onto me alone. Isn't that going too far?"
"Besides, I, Marshal Tianpeng, am not someone to be slaughtered at your whim. Even if today's matter is brought before the Jade Emperor, I will have my side to tell."
Seeing that Marshal Tianpeng still dared to speak such words and defy him, Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li flew into a rage.
At a time like this, he could not allow the other party to violate his dignity or challenge his bottom line.
His treasured sword swiftly left its sheath. At that moment, Nezha the Third Prince hurried forward. Seeing the tense standoff, he immediately stepped in to mediate.
After all, the one who had caused the trouble had already fled.
For his father and Marshal Tianpeng to suddenly draw swords against