Grand Master Xuandu destroyed himself in the Hall of Exalted Peace, reduced from Primordial Spirit to Immortal Body to ashes in an instant.
Li Changshou stood meekly before the gathered immortals and gods, saying nothing, his expression cold and stern.
The hall was thick with unease.
Jade Emperor gave a cold snort. Golden light stretching ten thousand zhang flared in his eyes as he swept his gaze over the immortals below;
At once, more than a dozen immortals and gods began convulsing, collapsing to the floor as wisps of black smoke dissipated from around them.
Wood Duke shouted, "What demon dares cause trouble in Heavenly Court!"
The immortals and gods all circulated their immortal power, vigilantly watching every direction.
A large force of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals rushed up the jade steps and surrounded the Hall of Exalted Peace, their faces incomparably grave.
This was the first time anything unusual had occurred in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
"No matter," Jade Emperor said slowly, the fist inside his sleeve gradually unclenching. "The enemy has already been frightened away by Chang Geng, my dear minister."
Li Changshou bowed in a Daoist salute. Thoughts churned in his heart, but he maintained his stern expression and said clearly:
"Your Majesty, Fairy Yunhua's family was attacked by these demons. Yang Tianyou and his eldest son died tragically. This minor god's incarnation is currently escorting Fairy Yunhua back to Heavenly Court."
Jade Emperor's sword-like brows rose. He slammed his palm against the jade desk and cursed, "These demons have gone too far!
Are Yunhua's children safe?"
"For now," Li Changshou replied, lowering his head in a Daoist salute. He sighed. "This minor god has failed Your Majesty's trust. I beg Your Majesty to punish me!"
Jade Emperor lightly waved a hand and closed his eyes,