Chapter 717
They saw that seated atop the steps was not only the Jade Emperor, Haotian, but also a figure standing there in a White Daoist Robe.
It was Lord Laozi, the Sage incarnation who lived in seclusion within Tushita Palace of Thirty-Three Lihate Heaven and kept the Heavenly Court in check.
Why had he appeared here?
Could this matter be so significant that it had even alarmed Lord Laozi?
Everyone had their own thoughts. Clutching their respective guesses, they watched the two figures atop the hall steps uneasily.
Figures fell like a shower of stars, landing within Lingxiao Palace.
Never before had the Immortals and Gods of Lingxiao Palace gathered so completely.
With all the gods assembled, Haotian said nothing. Some Immortals and Gods who were on good terms began conversing, hoping to learn from others why the Gathering God Bell had been rung today, even alarming Lord Laozi.
Unfortunately, not a single Immortal or God in the hall knew the reason behind it.
They could only make their own guesses as they watched the two figures atop the hall steps and let their imaginations run wild.
At last, all the Immortals and Gods had arrived. The last to enter were the several Emperor Lords besides Haotian.
They each took their places and sat upon their respective Emperor Positions.
When Eastern Azure Flower Emperor Xuan Du saw Lord Laozi, a trace of surprise flashed through his eyes.
Why had Master come as well?
Still, he suppressed his doubts and sat upon his Emperor Position.
Seeing that all the Immortals and Gods had arrived, Haotian swallowed the bitterness at the corner of his mouth and said, "My beloved ministers, I rang the Gathering God Bell and summoned all of you here today because I have something to announce."
Something?
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