With Nezha in the Jade Emperor's hands, if the Jade Emperor ordered Li Jing to lead troops against Flower Fruit Mountain this time, Li Jing would have no reason to refuse—unless he did not care about Nezha's life or death.
Although Li Jing and Nezha had once been at odds during the Investiture of the Gods War, that conflict had long since been resolved. There was no overnight grudge between father and son.
The Three Star Gods of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity smiled as they watched the silent Li Jing.
"Celestial King, why worry so much? Nothing has happened yet. Besides, there is no problem in this world without a solution," Fortune Star said with a smile.
"That's right. With the Three Star Gods of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity shining upon you, nothing will happen to you," Prosperity Star said with a smile as well.
Li Jing looked at the three stars. "I ask the three of you to guide me. How should I handle this matter?"
Although the Jade Emperor's decree had not yet arrived, Li Jing was ninety percent certain that the Jade Emperor would have him lead troops against Flower Fruit Mountain.
"Has Celestial King Li forgotten the prestige you once held in the Heavenly Court?" Longevity Star asked.
"Hm?" Li Jing did not understand.
"Before Mystic Spirit King and Goku reclaimed the Jade Emperor's authority, you and Taibai Venus controlled the Heavenly Court. Back then, aside from Lord Lao, there was no one in the Heavenly Court whom you two feared, was there?"
Li Jing nodded. Thinking back on it now made him somewhat embarrassed. Back then, he had been consumed by greed and blinded by ambition.
"I also made a mistake back then. Fortunately, Mystic Spirit King stopped me in time. Otherwise, I truly would