The Carefree Great Emperor frowned and looked over the situation around him.
If he tried to break out by relying on his own strength, his chances were slim. Taishang Laojun and Tathagata Buddha were stronger than him, and the entire Fallen Dao Mountain was heavily defended, making escape even more difficult.
The Carefree Great Emperor pondered with a frown, then said, "How about this? This matter is of great importance, after all. Let me think it over first, alright?"
"Of course. The courtyard next door is the Carefree Great Emperor's residence. The two of us will be staying nearby, so if you need anything, just come find us." Taishang Laojun smiled faintly. He had naturally expected the Carefree Great Emperor to say this.
Though he knew the Carefree Great Emperor was stalling for time, he was not afraid. Go ahead and stall. If I lose patience first, then I lose.
After all, Fallen Dao Mountain was entirely under their control. The Carefree Great Emperor had no chance of getting out, and no one outside knew whom the Deva Path had chosen as the Jade Emperor.
Within the Three Pure Ones' Realm of Void and Nature, the Flame and Yellow Emperors had also learned that the Deva Path had selected the Jade Emperor. However, neither of them knew who had been chosen.
This matter was confidential. Even within the Three Pure Ones' Realm of Void and Nature, they could not learn of it. Only once the news spread throughout the Three Realms would they find out.
"Do you think it could be the Carefree Great Emperor this time?" the Flame Emperor asked anxiously.
"Don't worry. It will definitely be the Carefree Great Emperor. I trust my judgment," the Yellow Emperor said with great confidence.
At the Penglai Three Mountains, Li