Shen Gongbao said, "Perhaps it was because those women were all destined by the Innate Fate Wheel, so nothing can be changed now. They can only return."
The Jade Emperor smiled and nodded. "Indeed. Though I am not skilled in divination, I can still understand some things. Everything happening now is within Laojun's calculations, including this campaign against the demon race. The current state of the Three Realms is all within Laojun's calculations. Almost no one can escape them; in the end, they will all be subdued by him."
Seizing the opportunity, Shen Gongbao said, "Your Majesty, since you know that everything in the Three Realms is within Laojun's calculations, why don't we stop here and show goodwill toward him? As long as Laojun is willing to forgive us, Your Majesty can still remain the master of the Heavenly Court, free from those people's influence. Then, even if Uchiha Shin and the others want to deal with Your Majesty, there will be nothing they can do."
But the Jade Emperor merely gave a cold laugh. "I will never do that. I must get rid of Uchiha Shin and the others. If I get the chance this time, I want even more to become the master of the Heavenly Court."
"But Your Majesty just said that all this is within Laojun's calculations. Why continue down this path? Won't you merely be outmaneuvered by Laojun in the end?" Shen Gongbao asked.
The Jade Emperor said, "Even if it is all within Laojun's calculations, I am not afraid. Laojun is calculating against the Three Realms, but aren't the people of the Three Realms calculating against Laojun as well? What I am doing now is gambling—gambling on Laojun's failure and my victory."
Shen Gongbao said, "..."
He had a terrible headache and felt utterly