Uchiha Shin agreed to let Green Ox travel with them.
He did not understand Lord Lao's intentions, but neither did he refuse. Lord Lao wanted to use Green Ox to learn about them, and he could likewise use Green Ox to learn about Lord Lao. Perhaps he might even obtain some unusual information.
Uchiha Shin had the upright Land God of Yellow Plains Mausoleum accompany them to Flower Fruit Mountain.
The Land God knew he had offended the Four Heavenly Kings and could not escape death. At the same time, he had a favorable impression of the three of them, so he agreed.
In these troubled times, following people like them might offer him another way out.
Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor's bedchamber.
The Jade Emperor rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.
At every court session, the immortals below argued without end. Although they all claimed to seek blessings for the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor understood that they were truly acting for their own interests, merely draping those interests in a lofty veil of respectability.
How vexing! After all these years as the Jade Emperor, he had truly lived too miserably!
He now somewhat missed the Queen Mother of the West. Back then, although he had held little real power, with the Queen Mother of the West joining forces with him, they could at least suppress the arrogance of the gods. But after she left, he could no longer do so alone.
"Your Majesty!" The Barefoot Immortal hurried in.
"What is it, Immortal?"
The Barefoot Immortal said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother of the West has sent word that she is preparing to return to the Heavenly Court."
"Really?" The Jade Emperor rose to his feet in delight.
But the Barefoot Immortal showed no joy. "Your Majesty,