"What sort of backing does the Jade Emperor have now? Why was he able to take the Jade Emperor's throne back then?" Uchiha Shin asked.
Carefree Great Emperor said, "Have you heard of the Three Sovereigns of Fire Cloud Cave?"
Naturally, Uchiha Shin had heard of them. The Three Sovereigns among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were immensely famous, especially in the mortal realm.
"The current Jade Emperor belongs to the Three Sovereigns' faction. Back then, the great powers of the Three Realms all fought over the position of Jade Emperor. They absolutely would not allow a powerful person to sit on that throne."
Carefree Great Emperor explained to them.
"They schemed against one another, and in the end, they chose one of the Three Sovereigns' attendants to become the Jade Emperor."
Goku asked, "Why choose an attendant of the Three Sovereigns? Why didn't Lord Lao choose one of his own people?"
"Lord Lao had many constraints back then as well. He was not free to do as he pleased. They chose the Three Sovereigns because their reputation was enormous at the time. Throughout the Three Realms, both humans and the Demon Clan deeply respected and feared the Three Sovereigns. Most immortals also had close ties with them. In the end, they chose one of the Three Sovereigns' attendants."
Carefree Great Emperor said.
"Therefore, although the Jade Emperor has faced many restrictions and much oppression in the Heavenly Court, no one has dared to harm him. After all, the Three Sovereigns stand behind him. Though they cannot leave Fire Cloud Cave now, their reputation remains. Everyone still gives the Jade Emperor some face."
Uchiha Shin nodded. So the Jade Emperor's backing was the Three Sovereigns. Although their influence was no longer as great as before, it was still considerable.