Half a month after Zhang Yu and the others returned from the battle in the celestial domain, the chimes rang above the sea of clouds, and the incarnations of the various Court Executors gathered in the council hall.
After discussing several trivial matters, the presiding Daoist said, "Guardian of Rectitude Zhang submitted a memorial a month ago. He stated that during the previous battle in the void, the enemy had been shielded by the Azure Spirit Heavenly Branch, which was why he had been unable to keep the enemy behind. In his memorial, he said that if he had received support from a treasure that suppressed the Dao on that occasion, the outcome might have been different."
He looked around at the Court Executors present. "Thus, Guardian of Rectitude Zhang proposes that if there are future operations in the void of Upper Firmament Heaven where powerful enemies may be encountered, he hopes to receive support from a treasure that suppresses the Dao. What are your opinions on this matter?"
The Court Executors all knew the rough course of the previous battle. They had been greatly surprised that Zhang Yu could trade blows with Jiao Yao, that old dragon, and ultimately force him away.
Moreover, judging by the events before and after, the old dragon had taken the initiative to retreat before Court Executor Chen arrived. This showed that he had not been frightened away by Court Executor Chen. Therefore, they did not find Zhang Yu's statement—"if aided by a treasure that suppresses the Dao, the outcome might have been different"—to be an exaggeration.
Court Executor Chen said in a deep voice, "By established rules, those who are not Court Executors may not wield the qi of the Clear Vault. But those are merely peacetime rules. Now that the two sides