Heavenly Court.
Watching Yunxiao's departing figure, the Jade Emperor turned to the Queen Mother of the West and hesitated. "What do you think of this matter?"
"Although Li Yun has only recently become a Daluo Golden Immortal, the fact that he could slay the Asura King's evil corpse is enough to prove his combat strength. Besides, given his status, he is indeed qualified to serve as commander of the War God Legion," the Queen Mother of the West said.
The Jade Emperor smiled wryly. "I know he is qualified. The key is, why would he want to be this commander? As the direct disciple of a Saint, there is simply no need for him to do this."
"Do you still think Senior Brother Lingbao has some scheme up his sleeve?" the Queen Mother of the West asked, looking at the Jade Emperor.
The Jade Emperor shook his head. "If it were Heavenly Venerable Daode or Primordial Heavenly Venerable, I would certainly be worried. But Heavenly Venerable Lingbao..."
As for that straight-man boy, he was quite at ease.
That senior brother would never play any schemes with you. If he did not like the look of you, he would simply come at you with his sword—utterly straightforward.
"Since that is the case, why trouble yourself? Is it because you cannot bear to part with that drop of Ancestral Witch Essence Blood?" the Queen Mother of the West said.
The Jade Emperor shook his head. "Though Ancestral Witch Essence Blood is precious, it is nothing to us. If he can become commander of the War God Legion, it would be better for us than ten drops of Ancestral Witch Essence Blood."
"Then let us settle it like this. We can also appoint him Marshal Tianpeng. At present, that is about the only