The Four Heavenly Kings had been killed by Uchiha Shin, but the Heavenly Court did not know. That was because Uchiha Shin had shattered all their souls.
With them erased from the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor and the Heavenly Gods naturally had no way of knowing, unless they asked the Three Pure Ones or other great powers.
The Jade Emperor frowned. "The Four Heavenly Kings would never disappear without reason. Who do you think this is connected to?"
Kui Mulang looked at the Jade Emperor and said quietly, "Your Majesty, I believe there are many people in the Three Realms capable of making the Four Heavenly Kings disappear. But those great powers would not do such a thing. Other than them, only the Mystic Spirit King and the Great Sage Equaling Heaven are possible suspects."
"However, this is only my speculation. There is no evidence yet, so I dare not speak rashly."
The Jade Emperor looked at Kui Mulang. His words made sense. Uchiha Shin and Goku were the most suspicious.
"You must investigate this matter as well. Get to the bottom of it!"
"This subject obeys."
Kui Mulang added, "Your Majesty, how should we handle Li Jing and Taibai Venus sheltering Evil Spirits?"
The Jade Emperor waved a hand. "These are trivial matters. There is no need to bother with them. In any case, the two of them are not harming our Heavenly Court."
The Jade Emperor had no intention of interfering. He let Li Jing and the others do as they pleased; in fact, he had long known what the two of them had done.
Kui Mulang said, "The Mystic Spirit King has now learned of this as well. He is already on his way to Li Jing's camp. Li Jing and Taibai Venus will be in