The demons' strength kept increasing. For the Jade Emperor, that was a good thing.
In the current Three Realms, he was the only one who hoped the demons would grow stronger and stronger.
"Have you been in frequent contact with the demons lately?" the Jade Emperor asked again.
Shen Gongbao froze for a moment. Ever since they had returned from the West Blue, he had not contacted the demons.
He hoped the Jade Emperor would draw a clear line between himself and the demons. Continuing to cooperate with them would bring no benefit.
Besides, the demons had already been surrounded by Uchiha Shin and the others at Hongjun Island and were at a disadvantage. It was even less appropriate to contact them now.
"You haven't contacted them?" The Jade Emperor looked at Shen Gongbao again, but his gaze had turned exceptionally cold.
Shen Gongbao could only admit it.
"Your Majesty, I believe the demons are in a poor situation right now. And if we continue like this, it will be detrimental to us—"
"Enough. I know all that, but have you considered my current situation? They have already forced me into a corner with no way out. I can only cooperate with the demons. Other than this path, I have nowhere else to go. So no matter what, I must cooperate with the demons!"
The Jade Emperor cut Shen Gongbao off once more, his gaze and tone both icy cold.
Looking at the Jade Emperor before him, Shen Gongbao could only shake his head helplessly.
"Shen Gongbao, I hope you will fulfill your duties properly and stop making me worry over such matters." After saying that, the Jade Emperor returned to his Hall of Clarity.
What else could Shen Gongbao say? He could only obey the Jade Emperor's orders.
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