Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Court, at Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
Emperor Venerate had also noticed what was happening in the Western Sea.
"Hmm?"
"Guangchengzi of the Chan Teachings actually went to the Western Sea. Is he planning to... form an alliance with the Western Sea to oppose my Heavenly Court?"
At the thought, Emperor Venerate's expression darkened abruptly, and he couldn't help but let out a cold snort:
"Hmph!"
"The Chan Teachings are truly despicable!"
"Our Heavenly Court's army has only just suffered a defeat in the Western Sea, and they're already unable to sit still?"
A glint of icy light flashed in Emperor Venerate's eyes.
Not long ago, he had issued an imperial decree. Soon, he would personally lead the Heavenly Court's army on an expedition to the Western Sea.
At a time like this, the other forces probably wanted nothing to do with the Western Sea. Yet the Chan Teachings had taken the initiative to send someone there.
Wasn't it obvious they meant to oppose the Heavenly Court?
After thinking it over, Emperor Venerate took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart.
Although the Heavenly Court's current strength couldn't compare with the Chan Teachings, Qin Mu stood behind the Heavenly Court.
"With this Venerate here, the Chan Teachings won't be able to stir up any trouble!"
"Yuanshi Tianzun lost to this Venerate back then. He's probably still harboring resentment. By trying to ally with the Western Sea and oppose my Heavenly Court, he just wants to make things difficult for me."
After a moment's thought, Emperor Venerate came back to himself and didn't take the matter too seriously.
In his eyes, even if he truly couldn't defeat the Dragon Emperor, Qin Mu himself would still be there to bail him out.
Meanwhile, in the Nether