But he naturally could not argue back. He even had to force a smile. "Old Star Official, you are the Great Celestial Venerable's foremost close minister. I hope you will forgive this and not report it. In the future, I shall certainly make my divine officials watch their words and actions. They will never again dare recklessly violate the heavenly rules."
Venus Star laughed. "What are you saying, Grand Marshal? With the friendship between us, this old man is merely giving you a private reminder, not holding you accountable. Just take care next time. After all, with the Great Celestial Venerable presently in a rage, we must be all the more cautious."
"Yes, Old Star Official's instruction is correct!"
Venus Star nodded, then suddenly grew solemn and declared in a ringing voice, "Four generals, receive the decree!"
Upon hearing this, the Four Sages of the Northern Pole immediately knelt to receive the decree.
Venus Star unfurled the sacred edict. "By Haotian's decree: Matchmaker God has trespassed into the Netherworld and violated heavenly rules once more. He is to be severely punished without leniency. Deputy Marshal Tianyou and Black Baleful General are hereby ordered to descend at once, apprehend Matchmaker God, and escort him back to the Heavenly Court for trial. Furthermore, evil demons are causing mischief in the Outer Heavenly Sea and disturbing our Heavenly Court. True Lord Tianpeng and True Lord Lingying Yousheng are hereby ordered to immediately muster one hundred thousand sea soldiers and proceed to the Outer Heavenly Sea to quell the rebellion. So decreed!"
The sacred edict emerged.
For a moment, the Four Sages looked at one another.
Earlier, His Majesty Ziwei had ordered Tianpeng and True Martial to descend and make the arrest.
Yet now, the Jade Emperor had ordered Deputy Marshal Tianyou and Black