Cut Him Down

Chapter 633

The journey was uneventful. Li Jing led a hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals and successfully escorted Sun Wukong back to the Heavenly Court without encountering anyone who tried to intercept them.

In Lingxiao Palace, Li Jing dropped to one knee. "Your subject, Li Jing, pays his respects to Your Majesty. I did not disappoint Your Majesty's expectations and have brought the demon monkey Sun Wukong back to the Heavenly Court."

A smile appeared on Haotian's face, and his tone was gentle. "Minister Li, you have worked hard. We were able to subdue this demon monkey thanks to you."

"You have rendered great merit, Minister. I must reward you."

"Pass down my decree. Li Jing is hereby conferred the titles of Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King and Grand Marshal of Troops and Horses. He shall hold the first rank and command all troops belonging to the Heavenly Court throughout the Three Realms on my behalf."

Li Jing's eyes widened as he stared at Haotian in utter astonishment.

How could this be?!

This did not match his expectations in the slightest. His identity as a sleeper agent of the Buddhist School had been exposed. Shouldn't His Majesty have flown into a rage? Why was he instead being named Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King and entrusted with command over the armies of the Three Realms?

Li Jing fell into confusion and shock. For a moment, he truly did not dare accept the decree.

Not only him—even the other gods were utterly bewildered.

What was wrong with His Majesty?

How could he make such a decision?

Was this still His Majesty?

In truth, they were not wrong. When Haotian first learned that Li Jing was a sleeper agent of the Buddhist School, he had nearly exploded with rage. At the time, all he could think