Things Were Going Bad

The atmosphere in the Hall of Supreme Harmony was somewhat oppressive.

Youqin Xuanya had requested permission, and all the military generals echoed her; the civil officials at the side remained silent, while the Jade Emperor on the high platform wore a calm expression.

As everyone knew, Grand White Gold Star had single-handedly brought about this matter. While Li Jing led his troops in battle against the demons of Flower-Fruit Mountain, Grand White Gold Star had been pushing for it all along.

Now that the military generals had voiced their dissatisfaction, Grand White Gold Star naturally had to step forward to smooth things over.

The little jade curtain before the Jade Emperor swayed gently. He glanced at the false Grand White Gold Star beside him, who smiled and cupped his hands to the Jade Emperor before turning to Youqin Xuanya.

The false Grand White Gold Star said slowly, "Marshal Youqin, this matter was not decided in a single word. It was discussed in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Why did you not say it was unacceptable then, yet now ask His Majesty to retract his decree?

"If so, where is Heavenly Might? Where is His Majesty's prestige?"

"May I ask, Star Lord?"

Youqin Xuanya spoke neither hurriedly nor slowly. Supporting her sword, she stepped half a pace forward, her bright eyes fixed on the old man in white.

For some reason, Xuanya felt something strange in her heart, but she forcibly suppressed that feeling. At this moment, she merely wished to discuss the matter at hand.

She said firmly, "When this matter was discussed before, how many immortals and gods were present? How many Heavenly Court Military Generals were there?

"The reason Xuanya stands here today is precisely because actions such as yours, Star Lord, are truly difficult to trust."

"What?"