Chapter 43

Within the Heavenly Court.

The Jade Emperor looked at the generals below—Nezha, the Four Heavenly Kings, and the Giant Spirit God—with an ugly expression.

As for the other Heavenly Soldiers, they were not qualified to stand in the Hall of High Heaven.

This time, Tianpeng led tens of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers and was defeated.

This news quickly spread throughout the entire Heavenly Court, and the Jade Emperor once again convened a morning assembly in the Hall of High Heaven.

Regarding this failure and what to do next, everything needed to be arranged properly.

"Nezha, you say Sun Wukong defeated you by himself?" the Jade Emperor said coldly.

"Yes, Your Majesty, Sun Wukong defeated us by himself." Nezha’s expression was somewhat bitter.

He also did not expect this situation to happen.

Originally, Nezha thought he could at least contend with Sun Wukong for a while; who knew that Sun Wukong would easily defeat him in just one move.

One must know that he, Nezha, was a standout in the Investiture of the Gods Great Calamity.

It can be said that among the third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect, besides Yang Jian, he, Nezha, was the strongest.

But even so.

His strength was still not as good as Sun Wukong’s.

On this point, Nezha had discovered it from the previous battle.

And Nezha had a vague feeling that even at the end, Sun Wukong did not seem to have used his true power.

This made Nezha feel very unwilling.

"Then what about Marshal Tianpeng?" the Jade Emperor asked.

This time, Nezha and the others returned to the Heavenly Court; where did Marshal Tianpeng, as the commander-in-chief, go?

"Your Majesty, in order to cover our retreat, Tianpeng let us leave first, and he engaged in a life-and-death struggle with Sun Wukong." Nezha explained.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The Four Heavenly Kings and the Giant Spirit God on the side also nodded.

Marshal Tianpeng’s expression of facing death without fear really left a deep impression on them.

"Your Majesty, the monkey demon is so presumptuous; please allow your subject to lead the Heavenly Soldiers to capture the monkey demon." Li Jing stood out and said righteously.

Since Marshal Tianpeng failed, then this time it is left to him.

Li Jing would not forget his hatred for Sun Wukong.

It was Sun Wukong who brought him humiliation.

Now walking in the Heavenly Court, Li Jing felt that those immortals were pointing at him.

Precisely because of this, his hatred for Sun Wukong became more and more, and it did not decrease with the passage of time at all.

Suddenly.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, your subject is useless; your subject could not complete Your Majesty’s order."

A figure wearing tattered armor with a listless aura ran in.

The guarding soldiers did not stop him.

Because they recognized this person; it was Marshal Tianpeng, who was also the commander of this capture of the monkey demon.

Arriving in the Hall of High Heaven, Tianpeng bowed respectfully.

"Tianpeng, where is Sun Wukong?" the Jade Emperor said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, your subject is not Sun Wukong’s opponent and was defeated by him. If it weren't for your subject having some means, perhaps I would have died there." Tianpeng had a pitiful appearance. "But to serve Your Majesty, your subject has no regrets even in death."

"Uh..." The Jade Emperor was helpless for a moment.

When did this Marshal Tianpeng become so loyal?

According to normal circumstances, Tianpeng is not considered his subordinate.

But for most immortals, it is not said that way; Tianpeng is also a person of the Heavenly Court.

They would not think about the games of those big shots behind the scenes.

The future Journey to the West Great Calamity.

Is it not a game between Saints? Even Haotian, the dignified attendant of Hongjun, cannot do anything.

"Tianpeng, you have done enough." The Jade Emperor waved his hand. "You are not wrong; on the contrary, you have great merit. Proclaim: reward Marshal Tianpeng with three spiritual treasures..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Tianpeng was happy in his heart.

Knowing that the grocery store needs various heavenly treasures, Tianpeng also needs to collect them well.

"Your Majesty, the suggestion your subject just made." Li Jing said repeatedly.

He did not want the Jade Emperor to forget this matter all of a sudden.

He wanted to go and capture Sun Wukong.

"Taibai, what suggestion do you have?" The Jade Emperor looked at another person, who could also be considered his direct subordinate.

"Your Majesty, Sun Wukong defecting from the Heavenly Court might be related to the official position he held. Perhaps we can give him an official position that is famous but has no substance, such as Great Sage Equal to Heaven, but without specific power, and not in charge of Heavenly Soldiers and Generals." Taibai Jinxing suggested.

"As for the treasures Sun Wukong snatched, we can let him take them out and return them to the various immortals; perhaps that was also a joke by Sun Wukong."

Alright.

Taibai Jinxing did not know that those spiritual treasures were long gone and had become the property of the grocery store.

For Wu Feng.

Things collected by the grocery store cannot be returned.

But if one were to say, there is still one point; perhaps they can use exchange points to exchange for them.

"Good, then Taibai, this time the recruitment of Sun Wukong is also left to you. This time, appoint Sun Wukong as the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, in charge of the Flat Peach Garden," the Jade Emperor said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, your subordinate understands." Taibai Jinxing responded.

"Dismiss the assembly."

Slowly, these immortals left the Hall of High Heaven; only the Jade Emperor did not leave.

"Guanyin, regarding Sun Wukong, this is the last time." The Jade Emperor said slowly, as if there were others in the Hall of High Heaven.

As soon as the voice fell, Guanyin, stepping on a lotus and holding a jade vase, appeared here.

"Jade Emperor, I didn't do anything." Guanyin said kindly. "This is all for the sake of you and me; it is also good for your Heavenly Court."

"I didn't feel any benefit." The Jade Emperor responded lightly.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Jade Emperor, why doesn't Fellow Daoist Haotian come to see me?" Guanyin asked strangely.

"Guanyin, you should also understand this point; do not think that because the Buddhist sect has a Saint behind it, you can do whatever you want." The Jade Emperor said. "Yuanshi Tianzun’s disciples have several in the Heavenly Court; those are also your former fellow disciples, so you must be careful."

"The Jade Emperor jokes." Guanyin gave a dry laugh. "Then this seat will take its leave first, looking forward to the Jade Emperor’s good news."

"Hmph..." A cold light flashed across the Jade Emperor.

If it weren't for the Buddhist sect.

Capturing Sun Wukong would be a piece of cake for the Jade Emperor; how could he give Sun Wukong more opportunities?

Heavenly Court, a certain secret realm.

This is the place belonging to the Three Goddesses of Induction.

Placed in the Jie Sect of the Investiture of the Gods, those are the famous Three Xiao.

"Sister, sister, big news, big news has happened." Bixiao appeared in this place and roared in a hurry.