Dog Head Guillotine, Executing Grand Supreme Elder Laozi

The mortal realm.

In Zhang Yifan's courtyard, the Jade Emperor and his retinue had been working diligently for three days, constructing several large rooms.

Afterward, the heavenly gods respectfully departed.

But Yang Jian remained.

The Jade Emperor did not linger either.

The three-day deadline for Grand Supreme Elder Laozi had arrived.

This matter needed to be resolved.

Lingxiao Palace.

The Jade Emperor ordered the Yellow Bell to be struck again, summoning all the heavenly gods to court.

Upon hearing the bell, the assembled heavenly gods immediately stopped their work and headed towards Lingxiao Palace.

However, a large number of heavenly gods did not move at all, ignoring the summons.

"Father, are we really not going?" Third Prince Nezha asked the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing.

"Go where? Is this Jade Emperor out of his mind, summoning the immortals at every turn? Is he trying to play games, or is he trying to be like King You of Zhou, using beacon fires to trick the lords?" The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King sipped his tea, completely unconcerned, showing no regard for the Jade Emperor.

"Aren't you afraid the Jade Emperor will find fault with you later?" Nezha was a little unsure about this Jade Emperor.

"Afraid of what? Your father is the Grand Marshal of the Heavenly Armies, appointed by the Investiture of the Gods List. I command the military power of all three realms. This Heavenly Emperor is merely a nominal puppet. If he dares to find fault, I'll be the one causing trouble for him," the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing said with a laugh.

What a joke. With military power in my hands, who should I fear? At worst, I'll purge the traitors!

"Oh, this..." Nezha never expected his father to be so arrogant.

I hope nothing goes wrong, Nezha thought to himself, feeling that something was off about the Jade Emperor.

Lingxiao Palace.

Inside the great hall, dozens of heavenly gods stood scattered about.

Compared to the last summons of the immortals, over three hundred fewer heavenly gods were present; more than half of them had directly ignored the Jade Emperor's decree.

"Very good."

The Jade Emperor chuckled, "Those present are the pillars of my heavenly court. I am very pleased."

"We are honored to serve Your Majesty," the immortals bowed.

Wang Defa, who would want to come? someone among the immortals thought helplessly.

If they didn't have backing, if they weren't afraid of causing trouble, who would want to listen to the Jade Emperor's nonsensical ravings?

Later, they would be ostracized by the factions of King Li, Grand Supreme Elder Laozi, and others.

It's difficult, so difficult.

"My esteemed ministers, today I wish for all of you to witness a treasure."

"A treasure?"

The assembled immortals were stunned.

With a wave of the Jade Emperor's hand, Taibai Jinxing and Wu Qu Xing Jun carried a large object into Lingxiao Palace.

It was covered with a red cloth.

"Let all my esteemed ministers broaden their horizons," the Jade Emperor said with a smile.

Swish.

Taibai Jinxing removed the red cloth.

"Ah?"

The heavenly gods were stunned, and also shocked.

"Is this... a guillotine?"

"Why has this ominous object been brought into Lingxiao Palace?"

"Exactly, what kind of treasure is this guillotine? To me, it looks like an ordinary immortal artifact, let alone a post-celestial or pre-celestial spiritual treasure."

The heavenly gods began to murmur amongst themselves.

Some heavenly gods felt a chill down their spines and remained silent.

This was not something they, without influence or foundation, could discuss.

Something big was about to happen.

Indeed.

"Summon Grand Supreme Elder Laozi into the palace."

The Jade Emperor, with an imposing presence that commanded respect, radiated imperial might, and the immortals immediately fell silent.

"Summon Grand Supreme Elder Laozi into the palace!"

Taibai Jinxing shouted loudly, like a great bell, his voice echoing throughout the entire Heavenly Court.

Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing heard this.

The gods of the Jie Teachings in the Heavenly Court heard it.

The great powers of the Primordial Era observing from the shadows also heard it.

Of course, Grand Supreme Elder Laozi heard it too.

At Wuzhuang Temple, Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi muttered to himself with a strange expression, "This Jade Emperor really doesn't give Old Master Laozi any face. He's summoning him, ordering him into the palace? He's completely trampled on Grand Supreme Elder Laozi's status. You know, the Heavenly Court is just a patchwork; everyone here is a feudal lord, a king."

"A mere yellow-mouthed brat, thinks he's so important? He's summoning this Venerable into the palace?"

Grand Supreme Elder Laozi chuckled lightly, "This Venerable is sitting right here, watching how you'll resolve this."

Heavenly Court.

Inside the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, the assembled heavenly gods waited for a long time, but Grand Supreme Elder Laozi's figure was still nowhere to be seen.

How could he possibly come?

The Jade Emperor stood up, his face stern, "Grand Supreme Elder Laozi, defying the imperial decree and committing insubordination, according to the Heavenly Laws, shall be executed!"

Clamor!

The heavenly gods in the Heavenly Court erupted in a clamor, their faces changing drastically.

This, this, the Jade Emperor actually wants to execute Grand Supreme Elder Laozi?

"Pfft!" In Wuzhuang Temple, Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi spat out a mouthful of tea.

"Execute Grand Supreme Elder Laozi? Hahahaha!" Great Immortal Zhen Yuanzi burst into laughter, unable to stop. "Someone actually wants to execute Grand Supreme Elder Laozi? This is hilarious. A Saint's clone, can it be killed?"

Great Bodhisattva Guanyin of the South Sea also looked towards the Heavenly Court with a strange expression.

Tathagata, seated on his throne, appeared solemn and majestic. He slightly narrowed his eyes, as if dozing, but his mind was racing.

The Journey to the West Tribulation had already begun to shift in an unpredictable direction.

A variable, this is a great variable.

And the heavenly secrets were impossible to deduce, shrouded in mist, completely unclear.

Could it be that a Saint was secretly disrupting the heavenly secrets?

Jade Emperor, oh Jade Emperor, this Venerable wants to see what your reliance is.

Not only obstructing my Journey to the West, but also provoking conflict in the Primordial Era.

And now, you even want to execute Grand Supreme Elder Laozi?

I'm afraid the one who will get spanked in the end will be you, this little Jade Emperor!

"Hehehe. Kill, kill. Whether the Jade Emperor kills Laozi, or Laozi chops down the Jade Emperor, it's all good. Only when another bloodbath occurs will I, Netherworld Patriarch Minghe, have a chance to continue proving my Dao through killing!"

In the Netherworld Blood River, Netherworld Patriarch Minghe was full of anticipation.

Lingxiao Treasure Hall.

"Who is willing to go and execute him."

The Jade Emperor's gaze swept across the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, but everyone he looked at remained silent, some even lowering their heads.

Who would go and execute him?

Who had the capability?

If they had the capability, would they still be standing here?

"This subject is willing to lead the charge," Wu Qu Xing Jun stepped forward and bowed.

"This old subject is also willing to apprehend the traitorous Grand Supreme Elder Laozi," Taibai Jinxing also bowed.

"Good! Hahahaha!"

The Jade Emperor laughed heartily, "Bring forth the Dog Head Guillotine, and escort me to Tushita Palace!"

The Jade Emperor proceeded to Tushita Palace.

A vast and mighty procession.

The eyes of countless great powers of the Primordial Era were fixed on the Jade Emperor, eager to witness the unfolding drama.

"The little Jade Emperor is serious?" Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing frowned, his expression uncertain.

Tushita Palace.

Clang!

The Dog Head Guillotine was heavily slammed onto the ground with a resounding noise.

Wu Qu Xing Jun shouted, "Grand Supreme Elder Laozi, come out and accept your death!"

"Hmph, a yellow-mouthed brat, disturbing this Venerable's cultivation, deserves death." Grand Supreme Elder Laozi's voice echoed from within Tushita Palace, filled with killing intent.

Whoosh.

A golden light streaked through the air. It was the Post-celestial Supreme Grade Spirit Treasure, the Vajra Bracelet.

"Aha!"

Wu Qu Xing Jun roared, meeting the attack with a punch.

Taibai Jinxing also circulated his magic power with all his might, striking forcefully.

Boom!

Like an atomic bomb exploding, shockwaves blasted outwards.

Pfft.

Wu Qu Xing Jun and Taibai Jinxing sprayed blood as they were sent flying backward.

The gap in strength was too immense.

They were defeated in a single move.

"Hmph." The Jade Emperor flickered, knocking away the Vajra Bracelet.

"Old Lord, I'm giving you face. I'll allow you to step onto the Dog Head Guillotine yourself, so you can depart with a bit more dignity."

"Do you think this venerable one fears boundless karma?"

Grand Supreme Elder Laozi materialized before the Jade Emperor. "Since you wish to kill me, this venerable one will not let you off lightly either."

"Come then."

"Come on."

The Jade Emperor took a step forward, standing in the sky above the Heavenly Court.

Grand Supreme Elder Laozi followed, his cold eyes fixed on the Jade Emperor.

A battle was about to erupt.