Uchiha Shin sat there without saying a word.
"What everyone wants is a Jade Emperor without power, merely a symbol of the Heavenly Court. Those important figures would then be free to develop as they pleased throughout the Three Realms, without any concerns or restrictions from the Heavenly Court." The Human Emperor paused before continuing.
Uchiha Shin sat to one side and listened quietly. This was somewhat similar to what his master had said. The Jade Emperor they wanted had to represent the interests of those great figures. If the Jade Emperor represented the interests of ordinary beings, they would never allow it.
The Jade Emperor chosen by the Deva Path was the most likely to do that, and had the opportunity to do so. That was why so many people in the Three Realms were unwilling to let the Deva Path make the choice—they wanted to choose the Jade Emperor themselves.
"By asking this, does Mystic Spirit King wish to choose a Jade Emperor himself, or have the Deva Path choose one?" the Earth Emperor, who had remained silent until then, suddenly asked.
Uchiha Shin said, "Previously, I wanted to choose a suitable candidate to become the Jade Emperor. But given the current situation, I think letting the Deva Path choose a Jade Emperor might be a good approach.
"That way, at least this Jade Emperor would have some initiative of his own and would not fall entirely into a passive position. Moreover, if the Jade Emperor is chosen by the Deva Path, then even if Lord Lao becomes a Saint, he could still be kept in check."
The Earth Emperor nodded, understanding inwardly.
"There is also great risk in a Jade Emperor chosen by the Deva Path. What if this Jade Emperor is one of Lord Lao's people