Even before Yang Jian had ascended to Great Luo, he had never thought much of Li Jing, let alone now that he had fully grown into a Great Luo.
Against an enemy like this, Yang Jian had no need to use his full strength.
One casual strike was enough to send him flying.
Then, without wasting another word, Yang Jian charged straight at the Heavenly Court's forces. Even when he faced Nezha, he merely sent a whispered transmission of "Sorry" before blasting him away with a palm strike.
Countless Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were not even qualified to stand in Yang Jian's way.
A casual palm strike could wipe out a vast swath of them. Wherever he swept, no one could match him.
In mere moments, all hundred thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals had been utterly defeated.
Yang Jian's expression remained calm as he surveyed the scene.
Only after Li Jing had led his battered remnants away did Yang Jian address the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals before him. "I wish to bring you under my command. Those willing to surrender may stand behind me."
"There is no need to fear anything. I am not like that monkey."
"I understand the Heavenly Court's deep reserves, so if I dare raise the banner of Heaven-Slaying, I naturally have a measure of confidence."
"You are merely Heavenly Soldiers and Generals. No matter how long you remain in the Heavenly Court, you will likely never qualify for advancement. Even if an opportunity arises, it will not be your turn."
"If you join me now, then when I succeed, you will naturally receive your share of the rewards."
"If you are unwilling, I will not force you. After all, Heaven-Slaying is an act of defiance against Heaven itself. If you lack even a little resolve