Gungun did not know whether the Three Xiao Sisters had taken its warning to heart, but it had warned them, and that was enough.
If they refused to heed the warning of a great Heavenly Emperor like itself, they would deserve whatever losses they suffered in the future. After all, how could anyone disregard my words?
"All right, go and rest," Gungun said, waving a paw at the Three Xiao Sisters.
"Your Majesty." Yunxiao hesitated, then asked Gungun, "About True Person Taiyi...?"
"Oh, you needn't worry about him. Rest assured, Jade Pure won't blame you for this. Jiejiao has lost so many disciples. The Expounding Teaching ought to shed a little blood too, shouldn't it?" Gungun told Yunxiao.
Hearing this, Yunxiao nodded, feeling somewhat reassured. She put away the Yellow Court Scripture, then bowed her head and withdrew with Qiongxiao and Bixiao.
After they left, Gungun looked at Yinglong and said, "Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, and her sisters have successively crushed the immortals of the Expounding Teaching, shaking the Primordial World with their might. Shangqing Saint is in a very good mood right now. You should seize this opportunity to exercise your authority over the outer disciples and expel as many unworthy disciples from Jiejiao as possible. That will help both to quell the killing tribulation and to improve Jiejiao's fortune."
Yinglong cupped his hands and replied, "This humble dragon understands. Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty."
"Mm. You may leave as well."
"Yes."
Once Yinglong had left, Gungun picked up the wooden carving of an Iron-Eating Beast beside it again. The Water-Fire Attendants had said Tongtian had carved it himself. Was that true? Did Tongtian really possess such craftsmanship?
Gungun was rather skeptical, but never mind. It would simply keep it as a collectible.
With that thought, Gungun stuffed