Haotian said hatefully, "Attack!"
However, the immortal officials had long been frightened by this.
Who would dare answer the challenge?
None of these immortal officials wanted to fight anymore.
Taibai Jinxing also advised, "Your Majesty, perhaps we should withdraw for now and make plans at leisure."
Haotian's expression turned cold as he said frostily, "Very well."
As if granted a pardon, the immortal officials hurriedly withdrew from the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard.
No one had expected Haotian to retreat so readily.
Nezha and Huaguang shouted in unison, "Haotian, if you've got the guts, don't run!"
Haotian was so furious he nearly fell off his Dragon Chariot.
He swallowed his rage and led the immortal officials back to the North Heavenly Gate.
Not only had this expedition achieved nothing, but they had also lost quite a few immortal officials. Moreover, Li Jing and the others had rebelled against the Heavenly Palace, causing Heavenly Court Destiny to plummet.
Taibai Descends to the Lower Realm, Bodhi Pays a Visit!
Within the Hall of the Exalted, Haotian was sullen and deeply resentful.
This withdrawal had turned the Heavenly Court into a laughingstock for all living beings of the Primordial World.
The dignified Lord of the Heavenly Court had led the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to campaign against the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard.
Who could have expected him to retreat without even fighting?
The more Haotian thought about it, the angrier he became, and he ordered Taibai Jinxing thrown into the Heavenly Prison.
Even the Queen Mother's attempts to persuade him proved futile.
This also left the immortal officials in a precarious position.
Some had even rebelled against the Heavenly Palace and submitted to the Northern Pole Exorcism Courtyard.
Heavenly Court Destiny declined even further.
One day, the Queen Mother presented Haotian with Nectar and