Minghe's words exposed an enormous conspiracy. Its scope, its reach, and the depth of its scheming left everyone speechless. None of them had imagined his ambitions were so vast. He had plotted against not only the Heavenly Court but Spirit Mountain too. The man was an absolute beast.
Silence fell over the Heavenly Court. Everyone had long since stopped mocking the Jade Emperor, and even he had lost the inclination to feel embarrassed. Watching through the Mysterious Light Technique, the emperor who never betrayed joy or anger now stood openmouthed. All he could think was, What an enormous trap. And he had actually jumped right into it.
Yes, many people had been duped back then. Once those words came out, even Ksitigarbha, who was standing guard in the Underworld, forgot about reporting to Qin Fen and warning him of the upheaval in the Heavenly Court. Realizing that he too had been a victim, Ksitigarbha proved that even a Buddha could lose his temper.
He was furious, and Tathagata's face was equally troubled. You insignificant Minghe, your ambitions are far too big. You even dared to scheme against Spirit Mountain! He felt bitter too. Without Minghe's deception, Ksitigarbha might never have become so angry. He might even have become a Buddha, and Tathagata might have received the credit. He certainly would never have joined Dong Re's team. Thinking of the great general he had lost, Tathagata grew enraged.
At a single thought, a mighty being immediately vanished from the vicinity of Spirit Mountain.
The sunlight was blocked as a cloud arrived over Haitian City. Two elderly Daoists with the bearing of immortals stood side by side upon it. Taiyi smiled as he looked down at Minghe, while Yuding Perfected Person beside him wore a stern expression. Upright by nature, he hated