With an angry curse from Qin Fen, the City God dropped to his knees with a thud, so frightened he nearly pissed himself. Soaring Firmament Palace fell deathly silent. Those were Celestial Venerables—two great Celestial Venerables at that. Among the Daoist School's Three Pure Ones, none stood higher in status. Dongwang Gong had actually started cursing in the street!
Holy shit! Every immortal wore a look of utter shock.
Matchmaker Yue was at a loss. "It's over, it's over. Qin Fen, Qin Fen... You may be a Half-Step Saint, but if you are not a Saint, then you are an ant. What am I supposed to say about you?"
Lü Dongbin could neither laugh nor cry. "The Three Pure Ones' actions are beyond reproach. Preaching the Dao is perfectly reasonable. Qin Fen's opposition is disrespectful, so the Three Pure Ones naturally have every right to act generously. Even the Heavenly Dao would have nothing to say! What a move—better to provoke than to invite. Dongwang Gong is going to suffer."
"Master, does that mean Dongwang Gong is in danger?" Fan Lihua was somewhat anxious. She had a favorable impression of Qin Fen.
Mount Li Old Mother shook her head. "His life is not in danger, but he will certainly be taught a lesson. He will suffer some physical pain! So long as they do not take his life, the Heavenly Dao will not interfere!"
"Then why aren't you stepping in?"
Mount Li Old Mother shook her head. "I cannot. I am only an incarnation, and facing the true forms of the Three Pure Ones would still be difficult for me! Lord Lao has not moved yet, so it is even less appropriate for me to act."
That was right. Hongjun chuckled. I'll definitely turn a blind eye!
Ksitigarbha gave a