Volume Four: Buddha Saves No One; Only I, the Demon, Will Save Them - Soaring Firmament Pavilion (Part Two)

From afar, the thirteen-story Soaring Firmament Pavilion looked ethereal. Yet standing before it... Apart from the Supreme Pure Emperor, only Luo Qian was there. Yin Quanyin could not enter the pavilion until tomorrow, so the emperor had brought Luo Qian alone. He had changed out of his dragon robe into a plain, elegant gown that billowed in the wind atop the thirty-third floor, giving him an air of unworldly grace. His expression, however, did not match. Having maneuvered Luo Qian into this position, he should have been pleased. But another visit to the Heavenly Prison yesterday had left him unable to feel happy.

"Before you go in, there's one more thing I must tell you. Between Zhu Ke'er and Xie Tang, you should choose Zhu Ke'er." The words came with difficulty. Luo Qian could not understand the conflict in the emperor's heart.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I'll handle my own affairs." Luo Qian's tone was cool. The Supreme Pure Emperor remained remarkably calm. "I know you resent me. If I had no compelling reason, I would never force you apart. Even people in the lower world know it's better to tear down ten temples than ruin one marriage. I... Ah, take care of yourself. Go!"

A tremendous force struck Luo Qian's backside, sending him flying toward the door that was still shifting without pause. He crashed headfirst into it. It yielded like a curtain of green water, and with a splash he passed through. Everything changed.

Outside the door, the Supreme Pure Emperor stood with a troubled frown. *It seems Xiao Tang's feelings for Luo Qian run deeper. But Ke'er is still a child at heart. If I don't give Luo Qian to her, she'll hate me all the more. Ah, Xiao Tang has been through so