The Barefoot Immortal found it unbelievable. Back then, how much had the Jade Emperor trusted him? How kindly had he treated him?
Even if he had committed some monstrous mistake then, the Jade Emperor would not have blamed him in the slightest. He would have stood by his side to protect him, even if it meant becoming enemies with all the gods of the Heavenly Court.
But now, the Jade Emperor had changed.
The Jade Emperor said, "Barefoot Immortal, I hope you understand the current situation. There are some matters you must not obstruct me in, or do not blame me for being ruthless!"
The Barefoot Immortal stared at the Jade Emperor. "Your Majesty, if I insist on killing this Cool Breeze Adept today, would you kill your minister for the sake of this demon?"
The Jade Emperor stared back at the Barefoot Immortal. "In the Three Realms, whoever obstructs me will be eliminated!"
The Barefoot Immortal's gaze gradually dimmed. He understood.
The Barefoot Immortal stood there in silence. His heart was utterly disheartened, and he could not say a word.
The Jade Emperor lowered his gaze at Cool Breeze Adept, then looked at the Barefoot Immortal. Now that the Barefoot Immortal was trapped within the formation, killing him would be easy if Cool Breeze Adept joined him.
Shen Gongbao, standing beside the Jade Emperor, sensed the killing intent radiating from him. His heart jolted, and he quickly tugged at the Jade Emperor.
"Your Majesty, the Barefoot Immortal has always been utterly loyal to you. Considering all he has done for you in the past, please spare him," Shen Gongbao said.
The Jade Emperor looked at the Barefoot Immortal and said, "Barefoot Immortal, I hope you can keep today's matter secret and not let it leak out. Otherwise, I will