Chapter 1200: Chapter 1198: The Heavenly Emperor’s Wrath
In the mortal world, the Great Tang Imperial Palace.
On this day, Emperor of Tang, Li Shimin, had just finished morning court and was returning to his palace.
As per custom, he would rest a while before handling the presented morials.
However, as Li Shimin walked out of the grand hall of the court, he suddenly heard Yuan Tiangang’s voice: “Your Majesty, beware, there’s a celestial visitor!”
Following Yuan Tiangang’s words, Li Shimin and the surrounding guards all looked up. Sure enough, a figure appeared in the sky, rapidly approaching.
“Protect the emperor!”
Several guards shouted loudly, then each drew their weapons, warily watching the swiftly approaching figure in the sky.
Soon, this figure descended from mid-air.
Yuan Tiangang, upon seeing who it was, was slightly startled and exclaid, “Princess!?”
“Father!”
The figure that descended from mid-air wore a broad smile, took two swift steps, and leapt into Li Shimin’s embrace. Naturally, the guards who had been on alert stepped aside upon seeing the visitor.
“Gaoyang, is it you?” Li Shimin extended his hand, patting the visitor’s back, and said with a mix of surprise and delight.
Indeed, the figure that flew over from mid-air was none other than Princess Gaoyang.
Although Li Shimin had already heard about Gaoyang’s situation from Jiang Liu, only upon seeing and confirming Gaoyang’s appearance with his own eyes did he feel truly relieved.
“Please forgive your daughter for her unfilial behavior, as she has only now found the ti to visit Father!” After erging from Li Shimin’s embrace, Gaoyang respectfully bowed to him.
“What are you doing? Is there a need for such formality between us as father and daughter?” Seeing Gaoyang’s posture, Li Shimin naturally extended his hand to help Gaoyang up.
Imdiately, with a smile, he said, “Since you’re back, stay in the palace for a few more days, won’t you?”
“Father, I don’t have much ti to stay in the palace on this visit!” However, upon hearing Li Shimin’s words, Gaoyang shook her head and replied.
This response stirred Li Shimin’s heart slightly, but he didn’t rush to ask anything and happily invited Gaoyang into the harem.
Gaoyang had a pleasant eting with her mother and, of course, reunited with her siblings, enjoying a good gathering.
After everyone had a sumptuous dinner together, Li Shimin found a quiet mont to co before Gaoyang.
“Gaoyang, is there sothing important behind your visit this ti?” Li Shimin directly asked.
“Yes, Father. I’ve co to ask you to step out of the Great Tang and see the outside world!” Gaoyang nodded and replied.
“Step out of the Great Tang and see the outside world?” Li Shimin inquired as he looked at Gaoyang, waiting for her to continue.
“Far away, tens of thousands of miles from the Great Tang, there’s a place called Fengxian County…” Gaoyang began to briefly tell Li Shimin about the events in Fengxian County.
She also relayed the matters Jiang Liu had entrusted her with to Li Shimin.
“I see!” Li Shimin nodded in understanding when he learned the purpose of going to Fengxian County.
Gaoyang remained silent, calmly looking at Li Shimin, awaiting his response.
She had explained everything to her father, but whether he decided to go was not sothing she could decide.
“In that case, I’ll take a trip to Fengxian County. After all, Father has lived for so many years without ever leaving the Great Tang for tens of thousands of miles. It would be nice to see how other humans are living!” After pondering for a mont, Li Shimin nodded and agreed.
After Li Shimin agreed, arrangents were made that night. The next morning, led by Gaoyang, he soared into the air, flying towards Fengxian County.
Putting aside the situation in the mortal world, in the Heavenly Court, upon hearing what Thousand-Mile Eye said, the Jade Emperor’s face turned very unpleasant. He rose abruptly, with a fiery gaze fixed on Thousand-Mile Eye.
To Thousand-Mile Eye, the Jade Emperor’s gaze seed to take on a tangible form, pressing on him like a mountain.
With his head bowed, Thousand-Mile Eye dared not look at the Jade Emperor.
Anger!
At this mont, the Jade Emperor felt a surge of anger.
Why was he so concerned about the soul of a re mortal? Wasn’t it because this matter related to his dignity?
No matter what, just a re mortal, the fact that he was taking this so seriously ought to be t with gratitude, right?
Yet after his resurrection, the mortal had the audacity to overturn his own altar?
The grand effort made to search for the soul was all for his dignity, yet the mortal, after revival, dared to treat him this way? Where would his dignity stand?
“How dare a re mortal be so defiant!” the Jade Emperor said, his face darkening.
“At those words, the Jade Emperor commanded, ‘Go and summon the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing here!’
‘Yes, Your Majesty!’ Hearing these words, Thousand-Mile Eye knew that the Jade Emperor was truly angry and dared not say more. After nodding in acknowledgnt, he retreated imdiately.
In just a mont, Li Jing arrived holding the Exquisite Pagoda, walking with a majestic stride to stand before the Jade Emperor: ‘Your humble servant, Li Jing, greets Your Majesty!’
‘Li Jing, there is a rebellious son of the Prefectural Governor in Fengxian County in the Mortal World who dared to overturn my altar. Such great insolence! I command you to lead eight thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to capture him in the Lower Realm and bring him to !’
‘This…’
Hearing the Jade Emperor’s words, Li Jing hesitated and didn’t respond imdiately, his expression sowhat hesitant.
If it were rely ordinary mortals involved, there wouldn’t even be a need for him; sending any Heavenly Soldier or General would suffice to resolve the matter.
But at this mont, the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team was in Fengxian County, and it seed they were allied with the Prefectural Governor of Fengxian. To confront them now would be to directly oppose Xuanzang’s group, would it not?
Who in the Three Realms and the Six Paths isn’t aware of the formidable nature of the Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team now?
‘What? Do you refuse to obey my order?’ Seeing Li Jing’s hesitant manner, the Jade Emperor felt even more incensed, and his voice turned grave.
‘Your humble servant obeys the order!’ Seeing the Jade Emperor’s deanor, Li Jing dared not say more, keeping his head bowed as he agreed, then turned and left directly.
After organizing the eight thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals and setting up formations, the group proceeded directly towards Fengxian County.
…
That night, Jiang Liu once again imrsed himself in the awakening page, awakening his Silencing Zen skill.
When dawn broke, Jiang Liu erged punctually and perford his morning ablutions.
Of course, after a night of severe injury, it was unlikely that he would have fully healed, so Jiang Liu still appeared weak, his face pale.
‘Holy Monk, your injuries are severe. Do not rush to leave; wait until you have recovered before departing!’ After the morning ablutions, the entire family of the Prefectural Governor visited Jiang Liu and the others to have breakfast together. Upon seeing Jiang Liu’s pallor, the Prefectural Governor spoke up.
‘Amitabha, then I shall trouble the Prefectural Governor…’ Jiang Liu responded humbly and politely, showing no sign of refusal.
‘It’s no trouble at all; the High Monk is gravely injured, and it’s our duty to take care of you. How could we speak of it as trouble?’ the Prefectural Governor’s wife quickly added.
Boom, boom, boom!
Just as Jiang Liu and the others were speaking and about to enjoy breakfast, suddenly, the sound of drumming emanated from the sky, drawing the attention of countless residents of Fengxian County.
Why would so many battle drums sound out of nowhere?
With expressions of bewildernt, the residents looked around but could not determine where the sounds were coming from.
‘Look at the sky, there are deities!’ Suddenly, a gasp of astonishnt arose.
Imdiately, one by one, the townspeople looked to the sky to see a vast expanse of white clouds gradually descending.
Raising their heads, the people could see spears rising from the clouds, flags fluttering, and thousands of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals standing upon the clouds, the drumbeats resonating from above.
As one by one the people looked up, a chain reaction was triggered.
Seeing the countless Heavenly Soldiers and Generals in the sky, all the townspeople knelt down in reverence.
Within the Prefectural Governor’s residence, naturally at this ti, Jiang Liu and the others also looked up into the sky, their expressions calm, as if sensing nothing unusual.
But the faces of the Prefectural Governor’s family were ashen.
Just yesterday, they had overturned the Jade Emperor’s offering table; today, such a large gathering of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals appeared, and the drums were already being beaten. Clearly, they ca with ill intent.
‘It’s over, surely nothing good will co of this…’ the Prefectural Governor murmured in despair.
‘Son, don’t be afraid, your mother is here!’ Confronted by so many Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, the Prefectural Governor’s wife was also trembling inside, but even in such a mont, she pulled her son closer, shielding him behind herself.
Having been reckless yesterday, the Young Master of the County Magistrate now looked terrified at the ergence of so many Heavenly Soldiers and Generals.
‘Stop!’
Looking down from above, Li Jing, with an expression of impartiality, looked at the Prefectural Governor’s family below, but mainly at Jiang Liu and his group. Raising his hand, he shouted, and in an instant, the drumming ceased.
Inwardly bitter, but showing no indication on his face, Li Jing hesitated slightly, instructing the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to hold their positions for the ti being while he descended through the clouds.
‘Greetings, Heavenly King!’ As Li Jing landed, Jiang Liu, still with humility and politeness, greeted him.
‘Greetings, Holy Monk!’ In front of Jiang Liu, how could Li Jing afford to put on airs? He quickly returned the gesture.
‘Hehehe, Heavenly King Li, why have you brought so many Heavenly Soldiers and Generals here so early in the morning?’ Sun Wukong jumped forward, looking at Li Jing and inquiring.
Beside them, the Prefectural Governor’s despondent family felt sowhat reassured upon seeing Jiang Liu and his group familiar with this deity.
Indeed, the influence of Master Xuanzang’s group was vast; even the immortals were well acquainted with them.
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