Just Do as She Says

Although Haotian's words were fierce and he wanted Ao Lie executed, he had never truly intended to kill him.

After all, Ao Lie was one of the protagonists of the Tribulation, an important chess piece of theirs.

If Ao Lie died, the Journey to the West Great Calamity would be obstructed as well.

Thus, although Haotian's words were stern, he was merely trying to frighten them.

In truth, someone would come to save him.

And sure enough, Guanyin Bodhisattva had come.

"Quickly, invite Guanyin Bodhisattva in."

Brahma sounds drifted through the air, and the fragrance of flowers lingered. Surrounded by countless auspicious signs, a Bodhisattva in white robes, standing upon a Lotus Platform and bearing a holy countenance, slowly entered Lingxiao Palace.

Everyone turned their gazes toward him, then hurriedly bowed.

"Greetings, Guanyin Bodhisattva."

Guanyin pressed his palms together before his chest and softly recited a Buddhist invocation, appearing exceptionally holy.

Yet a discordant sound reached everyone's ears.

It was a cold snort, coming from the lofty Imperial Steps.

Those seated upon the Imperial Steps were all great emperors of the Heavenly Court.

The sound came from Haotian's left, from the usually extremely low-profile Antarctic Longevity Emperor.

At this sight, everyone understood.

So it was him. If he was dissatisfied with Guanyin Bodhisattva, then it was no surprise.

If he was dissatisfied with Guanyin, it was understandable.

After all, before Guanyin entered the Buddhist School, he had been Cihang Daoren, one of the Clarification Sect's Twelve Golden Immortals and the Senior Brother of Antarctic Longevity Emperor Antarctic Immortal.

"Cihang, you still have the nerve to show your face? You entered the Buddhist School and assumed a female form. Did you think that would let you cast off the Clarification Sect?"

Antarctic Immortal was usually extremely low-profile in the Heavenly Court,