The moment the Jade Emperor spoke, the Soaring Firmament Palace was filled with wide-eyed stares. No one had expected that at such a critical moment, the Jade Emperor would still try to pull something. Couldn't he see the Purple Firmament Divine Thunder still gathering above his head?
Matchmaker Yue gaped, pointing at the Jade Emperor. "Could it be some lingering aftereffect from all that vomiting blood and passing out lately? Since when did the Jade Emperor become so stubborn?"
Lü Dongbin nearly bit his tongue. In the Heavenly Court, when it came to being shrewd and scheming, the Jade Emperor could absolutely rank in the top five. Before, they had only seen his caution and majesty. Who would have thought he had a death wish today?
"I don't know. The Jade Emperor has been strange lately! Last time, he even ate dog food!" Unable to think of an answer, Lü Dongbin could only say whatever came to mind.
Yeah, the Jade Emperor had been sick lately, yet he refused to get treated. Look, even the Heavenly Dao had said it would end here, but he still insisted on pushing it.
The Barefoot Immortal shook his head. "That lightning wasn't supposed to strike. Looks like Purple Firmament will have work to do today!"
Mount Li Old Mother's heart tightened. After all, Nüwa thought highly of the Jade Emperor. She couldn't just stand by and watch him die. Mount Li Old Mother, who had been preparing to leave, stopped in her tracks. "Jade Emperor, watch your words!" After saying that, she shook her head at him. If something could not be done, this was exactly the time.
Lord Lao thought the same. Within the Heavenly Court, he had always been the Jade Emperor's greatest support. The two had worked together for years,