Jade Emperor panics? The Buddhist Sect attacks! Saint Mother Jinling: Doesn't seem right?

After confirming Taishang Laojun wasn't joking, the Jade Emperor's scalp tingled.

What the hell?

Were they afraid people wouldn't know the Jiejiao Sect was planning something?

Especially when he thought of the aura that erupted from the mortal realm earlier, the Jade Emperor's heart pounded even harder. He had a nagging feeling that disaster was imminent.

After all, if Tongtian was determined to go after him, even Hong Jun, the Dao Ancestor, might not be able to protect him. And he couldn't even reach the Dao Ancestor right now?

"It, it shouldn't be aimed at me!!"

Waving Taibai Jinxing away, the Jade Emperor stood up and paced the hall. He began to recall if he had suppressed the Jiejiao Sect over the years.

It seemed, perhaps, there was a tiny bit?

"Sigh~!"

The more he thought, the more anxious the Jade Emperor became. Just as he was about to seek comfort from Taishang Laojun, he saw Shunfenger and Qianlimian stumble in.

"Your, Your Majesty, something, something terrible has happened!"

"What?!"

The Jade Emperor's heart leaped at the sight. He blurted out, "Could it be that people from the Jiejiao Sect have attacked?"

"Huh??"

Shunfenger and Qianlimian were stunned. What did he mean, "people from the Jiejiao Sect have attacked"? Weren't they on their side?

Could it be that the Jiejiao Sect had allied with Buddhism?

Then they were doomed!

Wouldn't their Heavenly Court be reduced to ruins?

Thinking of this, the two hesitated. Should they just run for it while the news hadn't spread yet?

"Scoundrels!!"

Seeing them hesitate, the already annoyed Jade Emperor became furious. "Stuttering like that, what kind of behavior is this? Speak your mind, do you think I'll eat you?"

"Th-this... Yes!"

Scolded by the Jade Emperor, the two finally reacted. With their abilities, where in the world could they hide?

So, they honestly reported the news of Buddhism's invasion.

"What did you say?"

"Buddhism is attacking?"

"How is that possible!"

The Jade Emperor was shocked at first, but after carefully calculating, he relaxed and scolded them irritably, "Shouldn't your eyes be cleaned? Even if you're blind and deaf, you can't be this stupid! Why would Buddhism attack my Heavenly Court?"

"Your Majesty, this matter, it's absolutely true!"

Seeing that the Jade Emperor didn't believe them, Qianlimian and Shunfenger became anxious. They quickly swore oaths, looking as if they would be struck by lightning if they were lying.

"This..."

The Jade Emperor was unsure. However, after calculating again, he found that everything was still normal.

But he wasn't as confident anymore.

Because it was too normal!

This meant either everything was truly normal, or someone was interfering with heavenly secrets to cover something up?

"Quick, bring the Haotian Mirror!"

With a sense of foreboding, the Jade Emperor quickly ordered someone to bring the divine artifact, the Haotian Mirror. He then channeled his magic power into it.

The next moment, a sky-obscuring army of monks appeared in the mirror. Leading them was none other than Buddha Tathagata...

To be precise, the leader was the entire high command of Buddhism, headed by Buddha Tathagata!

"Hmph~!"

As if sensing the Jade Emperor's gaze, Buddha Tathagata raised his hand and sent a golden light. The Haotian Mirror shattered in response.

"They, they've gone mad?!"

The Jade Emperor broke out in a cold sweat. After regaining his senses, his face turned ashen. He quickly issued the highest-level combat order.

"These bald donkeys from Buddhism are going too far. Do they really think I'm easy to bully?"

"Issue my decree: the Five Directions and Five Elders, the Four Directional Emperors, the Twenty-Eight Mansions, and all the immortal gods of the Heavenly Court, assemble immediately!"

"Go quickly!"

"Yes!"

The messenger who received the order hurried down to strike the general assembly drum. Instantly, the gods of the Heavenly Court who received the order showed various expressions.

At this time, they did not yet know the news of Buddhism's invasion.

In their minds, The Jade Emperor was summoning them now because he wanted to talk about the Jiejiao Sect's private gatherings, so whether they had something to hide or not, they all responded slowly.

Some were discussing countermeasures, while others gathered in groups of three or five, ready to watch the excitement.

Meanwhile, the Jade Emperor was not idle.

Doushuai Palace, Taishang Laojun, who was refining medicine, saw the Jade Emperor enter. Although his expression was still calm, there was obvious impatience in his tone.

"Haotian, I've told you, don't meddle in the affairs of the elders. Why don't you listen?"

"Not meddle? Can I not meddle? They're about to attack the Heavenly Court!"

The Jade Emperor, who was once the boy Haotian under Hong Jun, said with a full tone of grievance, "Laojun, what exactly did you discuss with Buddhism? Why are they coming to my Heavenly Court with their entire force? All eight of their Buddhas have come!"

"Huh???"

This time it was Taishang Laojun's turn to be surprised. What nonsense was this guy spouting? Why would Buddhism attack the Heavenly Court?

But when he counted on his fingers...

"Holy crap?!"

Taishang Laojun, who had jumped up from his cushion, no longer cared about refining pills. His face turned ashen as he waved his hand, dismissing the Jade Emperor.

"Haotian, you deal with those bald donkeys from Buddhism first. I'll go ask the elder about the specific situation!"

"Hey? Hey??"

Seeing Taishang Laojun disappear into a wisp of blue smoke before his eyes, the Jade Emperor felt incredibly bitter.

What the hell was going on?

During the Investiture of the Gods, it was Chanjiao allied with the Western Teachings. Now it's the Jiejiao Sect allied with the Western Teachings, right?

Yes!

That's right!

In the heart of the Jade Emperor at this moment, it must be that the disciples of the Jiejiao Sect had allied with Buddhism to overthrow him, the Lord of the Heavenly Court.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?

The Jiejiao Sect disciples had just allied, and then Buddhism attacked?

Because of this, the Jade Emperor felt a sense of impending disaster.

No way!

If the Jiejiao Sect and Chanjiao had allied, with the strength of the Heavenly Court's 365 righteous gods, plus the heavenly soldiers and generals, and some unofficial minor gods, he wouldn't have been afraid of those bald donkeys from Buddhism.

But the problem was that among the 365 righteous gods of the Heavenly Court, the disciples of the Jiejiao Sect alone accounted for more than two hundred!

How could they possibly fight this?

Even if he could control their life and death with the Investiture of the Gods, as long as they slacked off, it would be the greatest threat to the Heavenly Court.

What's more...

After an unknowable thought, the Jade Emperor's expression flickered, and he took the initiative to find the leader of the Jiejiao Sect in the Heavenly Court: Golden Spirit Mother!

His idea was simple: As long as you help the Heavenly Court this time, I will grant you freedom afterward!

"Your Majesty, what did you say? Buddhism is attacking?"

Golden Spirit Mother's expression was a little strange upon hearing this. Could it be that Master had learned to use the enemy's methods against them?

Brilliant!

You Chanjiao and Renjiao ganged up with the Western Teachings to bully us last time. Now it's your turn to be bullied, you little trash?

However, this doesn't seem like Master's doing?

Given Master's temper, wouldn't he have torn the Two Sages of the West alive to avenge the siege back then?