Li Jing and Taibai Venus arrived at the drill grounds, preparing to muster the generals for battle.
Yet just as the two arrived, they saw an elderly man in Daoist robes slowly flying over through the air.
The moment they saw him, Li Jing and Taibai Venus were filled with shock. The Heavenly Generals present were equally astonished.
Most of them recognized the elderly man in Daoist robes. Even those who did not could tell who he was from his attire—Taishang Laojun!
Taishang Laojun's personal arrival was truly unexpected.
"Greetings, Laojun!"
Li Jing, Taibai Venus, and all the Heavenly Generals bowed to Taishang Laojun.
"No need for such formalities. Rise," Taishang Laojun said calmly as he walked toward them.
"Where are you going? Are you planning to attack Flower Fruit Mountain?" Taishang Laojun asked.
Li Jing paused, then stepped forward. "Laojun, we are heading to Western Ox-He Continent to fight the demons."
Taishang Laojun looked at him. Li Jing's heart trembled, and he quickly averted his gaze. The pressure Taishang Laojun gave off was simply too great.
"Did I not previously have Kinkaku deliver my order, telling you to remain in Eastern Victory Divine Continent and deal with Flower Fruit Mountain? Yet you are disobeying my orders and going to Western Ox-He Continent. Are you treating my words as nothing?" Taishang Laojun spoke calmly, but his words filled everyone with fear.
Though Taishang Laojun had fallen from the Saint Realm, he was still the strongest in the Heavenly Court. His lingering prestige remained, and no one in the Heavenly Court dared show him any disrespect.
Everyone lowered their heads and held their breaths, not daring to speak or move carelessly.
Li Jing naturally felt tremendous pressure as well, but he still stepped forward and said, "Laojun, we know that this