Chapter 612: Li Jing and Nezha Tear Each Other Apart

The Heavenly Court, High Heaven Palace.

"Rulai has truly gone all out this time, actually bringing out Mount Sumeru."

The Jade Emperor could not help but click his tongue, his expression one of surprise.

Borrowing Mount Sumeru is no less than letting Sun Houzi sit in his own seat; this is a matter concerning face.

At this moment, the other Immortals in the great hall were also marveling, and from this, the determination of Buddhism could be seen.

"Laojun still has the most influence; if anyone else had asked, they certainly wouldn't have been able to invite it. Sun Houzi is in for a rough time."

Nezha, looking like a carved jade statue and wearing his Red Lotus Armor, clapped his hands and said.

Meanwhile, standing at the very front of the Immortals in the High Heaven Palace, Taishang Laojun remained calm and composed, looking as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

If this Calamity were not related to him, Laojun would never have left Tushita Palace.

As for whether Taishang Laojun attended the High Heaven Palace or not, the Jade Emperor did not force him; he could be considered the most free Immortal in the Heavenly Court.

The Jade Emperor smiled and asked, "Laojun, what is your take?"

Upon hearing this, Taishang Laojun's eyes opened slightly, and he said calmly:

"For the Journey to the West Calamity, I naturally must contribute my share. This is the decree of Heaven; I dare not claim the greatest credit."

"Laojun, you are too modest," the Jade Emperor said.

Of course, there was also the suspicion that Buddhism was repaying a favor to Taishang Laojun.

During the era of the Investiture of the Gods, if not for the schemes of Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun, the Western Sect would not have developed so rapidly.

Naturally, this was based on sacrificing the interests of the Jie Sect.

And for the Western Sect, as long as they could make Buddhism flourish, borrowing Mount Sumeru was not a problem at all.

In the hearts of the Immortals of the Three Realms, the two Saints of the West were not particularly concerned with face.

"Laojun, but I feel that Sun Houzi is not what he used to be. Even with Mount Sumeru, I fear it won't be so easy to suppress him," Nezha said.

"Nezha, what do you know of adult matters? No matter how strong Sun Wukong is, with the combined power of the Three Teachings, he cannot withstand it, no matter how great his magical powers," Li Jing said loudly.

"Tch, don't forget, Li Jing. Who is Sun Wukong's master? That is the Holy Monk Xuanzang. Under the guidance of this Great Luo Golden Immortal, Sun Houzi's progress is not slow at all," Nezha said.

"You rebellious son!" Li Jing was furious, truly wanting to beat this child full of rebellious bones.

"Don't look at me like that. If it weren't for the Ling Long Pagoda, be careful, or I, this Prince, won't give you any face and will chase you down to hack at you," Nezha said.

Li Jing was incensed and scolded: "Even if I, this Heavenly King, do not use the Ling Long Pagoda, I can still suppress you, this rebellious son."

Although he said this, Li Jing still held the Ling Long Pagoda in the center of his hand, blocking it in front of him.

He was just afraid that this rebellious son, young as he was, would disregard martial ethics and launch a sneak attack, hitting him and then running away.

"Hahaha, what a scene of fatherly kindness and filial piety," the Martial God of Wealth Zhao Gongming mocked.

Nezha's temperament should rightfully belong to the Jie Sect. If not for the differences in sect doctrines, he might have been able to be friends with this rebellious Nezha.

"God of Wealth Zhao, what are you laughing at?" Li Jing glared with wide eyes, his aura aggressive.

Although during the Investiture of the Gods, Zhao Gongming had fought across the world without a rival, his Great Luo Golden Immortal cultivation dominating the Three Teachings.

But now he was merely an incense-fed deity on the Investiture of the Gods; if not for the Investiture of the Gods, Zhao Gongming would have long since died and his cultivation would have dissipated.

"Li Jing, you have such great official authority? Can't I, this lord, even laugh?" Zhao Gongming said coldly.

As he finished speaking, the Jie Sect Immortal camp stared at Li Jing with hostility, their gazes as if they wanted to swallow Li Jing alive.

The Plague Immortal, the Ten Heavenly Monarchs, the Thunder Department Great God Wen Zhong, the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit, and other veteran Jie Sect Immortals sneered.

Li Jing felt a chill down his back, only to find that there were few Immortals standing behind him.

There were too few Chan Sect Immortals serving as gods in the Heavenly Court, and his seniority in the Chan Sect back then was not high; at most, he was an outer disciple, not a direct successor.

Seeing this, Nezha, fearing no trouble, said:

"Brother God of Wealth, are you going to beat up Li Jing? Count me in."

"Sure, Brother Nezha. I'll block the Ling Long Pagoda for you, and you just beat him hard," Zhao Gongming laughed.

"Damn it!" Li Jing roared in his heart, feeling as if he were falling apart.

The other Immortals were also watching the show, smiling without a word.

"Jade Emperor, look at this. Zhao Gongming is forming cliques in the Heavenly Court; what kind of decorum is this? The Heavenly Court is a symbol of greatness and majesty, the Sacred Land of the Three Realms, the Jade Palace that countless Immortals yearn for. How can it have the same style as the marketplace in the mortal world?" Li Jing looked at the Jade Emperor with a sincere expression.

"Jade Emperor, Li Jing actually compared the Heavenly Court to a marketplace. Is this not being too disrespectful to you, the Lord of the Three Realms and Lord of the Heavenly Court?" Nezha retorted.

Upon hearing this, Li Jing was so scared that cold sweat broke out on his head, and he hurriedly said: "Rebellious son, stop twisting the truth! Your Majesty, this minor Immortal absolutely did not mean that."

The Jade Emperor quietly watched this farce; he knew perfectly well what the truth was.

It was just that, in his position, he didn't care about such trivial matters at all.

"Second Brother, you judge. Is it me who is wrong or Li Jing?" Nezha looked at the taciturn Yang Jian.

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Yang Jian, who had been slacking off, was stunned; he had no interest in these matters at all.

The only thing he wanted to do was to amend the Heavenly Law, make the Jade Emperor admit his mistake, clear the name of his mother Yaoji, and protect his sister Yang Chan from being abducted by Xuanzang.

Immediately, a look of slight contemplation appeared on Yang Jian's cold face, and he said: "Of all virtues, filial piety comes first. Nezha, why are you so unreasonable to your own father?"

"!" Nezha was very unhappy after hearing this, his little mouth pouting, looking quite angry.

Li Jing breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but say: "The Judicial Heavenly God is indeed fair and just, a true model of a Heavenly God. Unlike some people who add fuel to the fire, showing no filial piety!"

"!" Zhao Gongming.

Yang Jian glanced at Li Jing calmly and continued:

"However, if a son is not taught, it is the father's fault. Nezha is so willful and unruly, Li Tianwang must take full responsibility. It seems Li Tianwang does not know how to be a qualified father. Your Majesty, this minor Immortal suggests letting Li Tianwang descend to the mortal world to train for a few days and experience the red dust."

"!" Li Jing.

At this moment, Li Jing turned to stone on the spot. Is this human language? Descending to the mortal world to train—isn't that just being cast down to the mortal realm, becoming a mortal again, and experiencing the suffering of reincarnation?

And if he really descended to be reincarnated, wouldn't this rebellious son Nezha kill him then?

Given that rebellious son's temperament, there is nothing he wouldn't do.

"Judicial Heavenly God, that is not something that should be said. Furthermore, the Heavenly Court has many official duties, and as I hold an important position, how could I leave to experience the mortal world?" Li Jing said.

"A day in Heaven is a year in Renjian. It would only be for a month or so, it wouldn't be that bad, it really wouldn't. Jade Emperor, please grant my father this wish," Nezha laughed.

The Jade Emperor, who had just taken a sip of nectar, nearly spat it all out; this was truly filial.

However, as a qualified Jade Emperor, one naturally must show consideration for one's subjects and satisfy their requests.

Leizhenzi had descended to the mortal realm before, and the Eight Immortals had gone as well; it would be better to do a good deed and send Li Jing down to the mortal realm to gain some experience.

As a General-in-Chief of Grand Shang, Li Jing had been an official for many years and was skilled at reading people's expressions.

With just one look from the Jade Emperor, he guessed the situation almost perfectly and immediately said in a panic, "Your Majesty, please think twice; do not listen to this rebellious son's nonsense."

"Father, are you instructing His Majesty the Jade Emperor on how to do things?" Nezha said with an innocent face.

"Pfft!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jing spat out a mouthful of blood; he had been completely done in by Nezha.