As soon as Ling Weizi said this, many Immortals and Gods in the hall were overcome with fear.
They were the ones who had secretly struck a deal with Haotian, planning to defect to the Western Heavenly Court in the future.
What these Immortals and Gods hadn't expected was—
Ling Weizi had uncovered their dealings with Haotian and was now exposing them in front of Emperor Venerate.
They had to remember: Emperor Venerate was a Saint.
They couldn't possibly withstand a Saint's wrath.
The more they thought about it, the more uneasy the Immortals and Gods present became. One after another, they stole glances at Haotian.
At the same time, Haotian's heart lurched.
The look of utter shock on his face made it clear that he hadn't expected his plans to be exposed.
"Damn it!"
"Ling Weizi is despicable!"
"He's been investigating me in secret all along!"
"He even found out that I planned to establish the Western Heavenly Court."
Haotian seethed inwardly, his expression dark.
Meanwhile, the many Immortals and Gods in the hall whom Haotian hadn't approached or tried to win over were all staring at him in disbelief:
"What?"
"I... did I hear that right?"
"Haotian wants to establish a separate Heavenly Court?"
"Has he gone mad?"
"Even Dao Ancestor's attendant wouldn't dare act so brazenly!"
"The West is destined to rise? What's going on with Haotian? Could he have joined forces with the Western Teachings?"
"..."
Seeing this, Yaochi was utterly stunned. She stared at Haotian in disbelief.
"How could this be?"
"Senior Brother Haotian, he..."
Yaochi couldn't believe it.
She had never imagined Haotian harbored such ambition.
Back then, at Qin Mu's invitation, she and Haotian had joined the Heavenly Court.
As far as Yaochi was concerned, serving in the Heavenly Court had been carefree