Taibai Venus shook his head helplessly. Ever since Li Jing had repented, he had regained the nature of a military commander and was no longer as worldly and slick as before.
But that was fine too. There were plenty of worldly and smooth people in the Three Realms; they needed someone like Li Jing.
Li Jing led his men in a search of the surrounding area for a long time. Even after night fell, they still failed to find Taishang Laojun.
"Laojun, this is Li Jing. If you are nearby, please come out and meet with this disciple. I have something I wish to say to you!"
Li Jing stood atop a high hill and shouted loudly.
Yet there was no response from the surroundings.
When Kinkaku had come here to deliver the message, Laojun had indeed been nearby. But he had left long ago—why would he remain here to watch Li Jing? There was no need for that.
The Heavenly Soldiers here had finished preparing early on. Fully armed and ready to depart, they stood prepared to head for West Blue at any moment to resist the demon race's invasion.
Yet by midnight, there was still no movement, and everyone was filled with doubt.
They all knew that the Jade Emperor's decree had arrived, ordering them to attack Flower Fruit Mountain and forbidding them from leaving the bounds of Eastern Victory Divine Continent.
But no one had taken that order to heart. They all knew the current situation: Li Jing and Taibai Venus would not obey the Jade Emperor's command. At most, they would only pretend to comply.
Yet now, they still had not set out. Everyone suddenly felt that something was wrong. Could it be that Li Jing and the others had truly obeyed the Jade Emperor's command?