The Jade Emperor's face was calm, his eyes deep, his voice tranquil. "Kill them without mercy, at any cost!"
In recent years, the Heavenly Court's prestige had suffered greatly because of Yang Jian and Nezha. The Heavenly Court was also the Jade Emperor's source of power; with its prestige diminished, he too would be affected.
That was absolutely intolerable to him. It concerned his path toward the Great Dao. Even if they were his own nephews, he would show no mercy.
The moment those words were spoken, the entire Lingxiao Palace fell silent, and the atmosphere grew several degrees heavier. Even Li Jing, who had been astral traveling beyond the heavens, immediately returned to his senses. His lips moved a few times, and just as he wanted to step forward and say something, Taibai Jinxing beside him tugged at the corner of his robe.
He turned to look. Taibai Jinxing did not look at Li Jing, keeping his head slightly lowered. Yet after sensing Li Jing's gaze, he gave a faint shake of his head.
How could Li Jing not understand Taibai Jinxing's meaning? His gaze flickered, and his face seemed to age several years in an instant. After a deep sigh, he became motionless as a clay statue.
The Jade Emperor saw Li Jing's actions and felt rather regretful. If Li Jing had stepped out to object, he could have taken the chance to give him a warning.
Sure enough, everyone in this hall was shrewd.
The Jade Emperor sighed inwardly and turned a blind eye to Taibai Jinxing's actions. It was rare to find someone who understood him so well.
As Lu Ren stood there calmly, his gaze suddenly sharpened as he looked toward the layers of dark clouds rapidly sweeping in from afar.
He turned to Yang