The Jade Emperor was deeply displeased. He realized that he had compromised far too many times—first with Goku, and now with Li Jing.
Both had caused him great humiliation. He was unwilling to accept it, yet he lacked the power to do much about it.
When Goku of Flower Fruit Mountain had besieged the South Heaven Gate last time, the Jade Emperor had simply been no match for him.
This time, Li Jing had remonstrated outside the South Heaven Gate. The Jade Emperor could have held his own against him in strength, but Li Jing's influence within the Heavenly Court was immense. Most of the immortals there had ties with him, and he also wielded great influence in the military.
Even if he sent the Heavenly Soldiers to oppose Li Jing, it would be difficult.
The Jade Emperor now had only one hope: to use the power of the earth's core to grow stronger and make all those who defied him die!
"Just wait. One day, I'll make every one of you kneel at my feet, then kill you one by one!" The Jade Emperor stared at the people below and swore viciously to himself.
Li Jing led his soldiers away from the South Heaven Gate. This remonstration had been a success.
When the immortals of Penglai Mountain learned that Li Jing had succeeded, they were all delighted. Li Jing had demonstrated unwavering resolve this time, and the immortals of the Penglai Three Mountains were willing to support him in secret and restrain the Jade Emperor's reckless conduct.
They would not openly support Li Jing and drive the Jade Emperor from his throne. That was not something they ought to do. After all, the immortals of the Penglai Three Mountains could also be considered the Jade Emperor's subjects.
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