Heavenly Court's Attitude

"What do you immortals think?"

Haotian's voice suddenly exploded through the deathly still Lingxiao Treasure Hall. It was not loud, yet it carried the unique authority of the Nine Heavens Heavenly Emperor, making the immortals' hearts tremble.

The Great Hall, where one could have heard a needle drop moments ago, now felt even more oppressive.

The immortals and gods below lowered their heads further. Their sleeves shifted slightly, but not one dared meet Haotian's gaze upon the dragon throne.

Even those ancient Immortal Officials backed by Saints and holding exalted status merely exchanged furtive glances before falling silent together, pretending to meditate with their eyes closed.

Everyone knew that speaking now would be inviting disaster.

Seeing that the Great Hall had become suffocatingly silent, Grand White Gold Star hurriedly stepped forward. He bowed with cupped hands, his voice steady yet carrying a trace of earnestness.

"Your Majesty, Yang Jian and his two siblings acted as they did because they were desperate to save their mother. In the end, it is only human nature.

In my opinion, there is no need to make too much of this matter."

"Oh? Is that truly what you think, Taibai?"

Taibai raised his eyes slightly and looked at Haotian with an open gaze before continuing.

"Yes, Your Majesty. If it were any Immortal Official present—even Your Majesty yourself—whose birth mother had suffered such a calamity and endured torment day and night, how could you possibly stand by and do nothing?

Though we cultivate the Great Dao of Longevity and abide by the Heavenly Rules and Precepts, the filial devotion in our hearts cannot ultimately be suppressed by cold rules.

If one can ignore one's own flesh and blood kin, if one has no desire to save one's mother, then how can one speak of being