Unlike Nezha, Taibai Jinxing was the Jade Emperor's man.
Others could refuse to support the Jade Emperor, but Taibai Jinxing had to support him. Otherwise, when the Jade Emperor turned his attention back to them, Taibai Jinxing would be the first person he dealt with.
In fact, this was the fundamental reason Taibai Jinxing had been the first to pick a fight with Nezha after the Jade Emperor left.
If he could not quickly find some idiot to take the lightning strike for him, he would have to step up and take the lead himself. That was his duty as the Jade Emperor's diehard supporter. Otherwise, why would the Jade Emperor treat him so well and back him up?
Thus, faced with Nezha's counterattack, Taibai Jinxing could only accept this assignment, however displeased he felt.
Otherwise, the Jade Emperor would certainly be displeased.
And if the Jade Emperor was displeased, he would make Taibai Jinxing's life a torment that left him caught between ecstasy and death.
If he could find someone to take the lightning strike, everyone would be happy. But since he could not, he had to charge ahead even if certain doom awaited him. Otherwise, what was the Jade Emperor keeping him around for?
After considering it for a moment, Taibai Jinxing nodded.
"Since you all think so highly of me, I will say no more about this matter."
"In that case, I will say no more."
"This time, I will lead the charge. Together, we will strike at the Tang Dynasty and make them truly understand that the Heavenly Court is not to be questioned!"
As Taibai Jinxing spoke, everyone voiced their agreement in turn.
Not a single person refused.
The reason was simple.
They knew perfectly well that, since the Jade Emperor had issued his decree,