"I am willing to abide by Your Majesty's decision and sever... all ties with Ziling." Marshal Canopy's voice rang through the Hall of Clarity.
The Jade Emperor nodded. "Remember what you said today. Otherwise, I will not spare you lightly."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The Jade Emperor said, "Marshal Canopy, what are your thoughts on the current situation in the Three Realms?"
Marshal Canopy replied, "The situation in the Three Realms is extremely complicated and has entered a relatively chaotic period. The Heavenly Court has now lost the Underworld and the mortal realm. What we need to do now is guard the Heavenly Court well, wait for the right opportunity, and wait for Lord Lao to emerge. At that time, the Heavenly Court will still be able to control the Three Realms."
As the Jade Emperor listened to Marshal Canopy, he agreed with him to some extent. However, he was unwilling to do that, because if he did, he would ultimately remain Lord Lao's puppet and still be restrained by the gods of the Heavenly Court.
This time, he had already been expelled from Fire Cloud Cave by the Three Sovereigns. Without the Three Sovereigns backing him, his position in the Heavenly Court would become even more difficult. If some Heavenly Gods secretly killed him then, no one would seek justice for him.
Therefore, the Jade Emperor needed to increase his own strength. He wanted to use the power of others to take control of the Three Realms.
"Marshal Canopy, lead your Heavenly River Navy back to the Heavenly Court now and station them outside the four Heavenly Gates," the Jade Emperor said after some thought.
"Your Majesty, are we not going to deal with the situation below?" Marshal Canopy asked, somewhat puzzled.
The Jade Emperor said, "Didn't you just say