"Must we just let those demons behave so insolently outside the Heavenly Gates, against our Heavenly Court?" The Jade Emperor was still unable to swallow his anger.
He had only just regained a little of his dignity. Was he supposed to throw it away again now?
"Your Majesty, there's no need to rush. Let us pretend we know nothing for now. The demon execution will begin shortly, and Laojun will be here then. We can simply push this problem onto Laojun and have him deal with it, can't we?" Shen Gongbao said with a low chuckle.
The Jade Emperor nodded. It was indeed a good idea.
"Fine. I shall pretend to know nothing. But make sure the Heavenly Generals at all four Heavenly Gates stand guard properly. Do not let those demons break in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The news that the demons of Flower Fruit Mountain and the Northern Jambu Continent had made the Heavenly Court their primary target swiftly spread throughout the Heavenly Court. The immortals there all learned of it, and unease filled their hearts.
They had assumed the Heavenly Court would swiftly dispatch troops to repel the enemy, yet no Heavenly soldiers made a move even after a long while. They were all somewhat puzzled.
Before long, however, another rumor began circulating: that the Jade Emperor did not dare to fight, that he was greedy for life, afraid of death, and afraid of losing face.
Naturally, that rumor reached the Jade Emperor as well, infuriating him greatly.
"Mystic Spirit King, the people from Flower Fruit Mountain and the Demon King Palace have all come. What do you intend to do?" Nezha asked Uchiha Shin beside him.
"Their coming to the Heavenly Court was within my expectations. I did not explain the situation to them, so they would