Chapter 1422 Prince Yun Bows His Head

The high-ranking officials at the Celestial Palace never anticipated this situation before opening the Divine Communication Assembly.

Who without a Celestial Heart would dare to compete for Divine Monarch?

But unexpectedly, Brother Cheng became the fish that slipped through the net.

Even if Prince Yun wanted to publicly state this reason, he couldn't do it.

Once the fact that Jiang Cheng lacks a Celestial Heart is exposed, the Celestial Palace will surely be in an uproar.

If he doesn't have a Celestial Heart, how did he become an Immortal Official?

He's even managed to become the Chief of the Celestial Pill Department.

Externally, the Celestial Palace would become a laughing stock.

Especially now, with the Evil Immortal Realm not yet openly at war, and the bet still ongoing.

Once they find out Jiang Cheng lacks a Celestial Heart, the Evil Immortal Realm will make a big deal out of the bet.

Prince Yun can only continue to communicate via voice transmission, threatening Jiang Cheng.

"You'd better be sensible and retreat; if you anger the higher-ups, you'll regret it."

"Oh? Acting so wild?"

Brother Cheng isn't someone easily threatened.

"Fine, I'll just tell everyone how unique and exceptional my Celestial Heart Tier is…"

Prince Yun felt this was utterly ridiculous.

This guy actually uses his lack of a Celestial Heart as leverage to threaten the Celestial Palace?

"Try it if you dare! Risk it if you want!"

Brother Cheng immediately showed he truly dared.

"Everyone must be wondering why he wouldn't let me register, actually it's because I don't have a Celestial…"

Before he could finish, Prince Yun frantically interrupted him.

"Are you insane?"

This guy really didn't care about self-exposure.

If Jiang Cheng said it, or he did, the effect would be the same.

"Weren't you letting me try?"

"You shameless, despicable creature!" Prince Yun almost exploded with anger.

"Despicable and shameless?"

Brother Cheng chuckled: "Seems you still haven't learned the proper way to communicate with me."

After speaking, he was about to announce it publicly again.

Prince Yun hurriedly stopped him once more.

"What do you want, exactly?"

"It's not about what I want."

Jiang Cheng gave him a deep look, "but about what you should do, and first apologize for your disrespect towards me."

Prince Yun sneered, "Dream on, are you even worthy?"

A dignified Divine Monarch apologizing to someone without a Celestial Heart?

Brother Cheng started shouting towards the crowd again.

"Everyone listen closely, actually I…"

"No, no, no!"

Prince Yun wished he could tear this guy apart on the spot.

He finally understood why King Shi and Prince Yi were so eager to kill this boy back then.

Negotiating with him drives one to insanity.

At the root of it, this boy didn't place the Celestial Palace Divine Monarch in his eyes whatsoever; he lacked the reverence other Immortal Officials had.

Any other Immortal Official would bow down if glared at by a Divine Monarch, yet he dared to threaten back?

Thinking of how Jiang Cheng's mouth was his own, he could stop him momentarily, but not permanently.

After a brief change of expression, he finally squeezed out three words through clenched teeth.

"I was wrong."

"Wrong about what?"

"For being disrespectful to you." Prince Yun nearly crushed his teeth.

Brother Cheng seemed oblivious to his murderous gaze and calmly patted his shoulder.

"Why put yourself through this? If you had just played by the rules and registered me properly, none of this mess would have happened."

"I need to consult the Celestial Emperor regarding the registration!"

Prince Yun left in a hurry after speaking.

Meanwhile, the scene had become chaotic.

"What the hell just happened?"

"Prince Yun actually bowed and apologized to that boy?"

"That boy is just a Daoist Venerable; what qualifies him?"

In their view, it was absolutely absurd.

The Celestial Palace has strict tiers.

The Divine Monarch is second only to the Celestial Emperor and is not to be offended.

In their understanding, even if the Divine Monarch made a mistake, it was the Daoist Venerable who should bow.

"I heard he's the Hidden Emperor, could it be because of that identity?"

"No way, didn't you see how reluctant Prince Yun was?"

"I suspect Prince Yun has some leverage caught by him…"

All at once, everyone's view of Jiang Cheng changed.

Whether this guy can ultimately become a Divine Monarch is uncertain.

But merely bowing Prince Yun with his recent move, he's already surpassed the stature of a Divine Monarch.

Brother Cheng opened the system's Reputation Value panel for a look.

"Not bad, not bad. Although it's just a slight surprise, it can still be exchanged for billions of Immortal Yuan Points."

While he was gleeful, over at Zixiao Palace, several Divine Monarchs had grim expressions.

"He doesn't even have a Celestial Heart, how does he dare to register?"

"And dare to use that to threaten us?"

"Who gave him the audacity?"

"This boy alive is truly a thorn."

On the left side of the three Lotus Platforms, sat Emperor Xiu, who previously had a vendetta against Brother Cheng.

This Celestial Emperor slowly opened his eyes, his expression devoid of joy or sorrow, as cold as a Divine Mansion.

"Kill him."

These three words were spoken as if a decree that could not be defied.

Some Divine Monarchs in the hall were slightly shocked, while others showed expressions of delight.

"Yes, kill him immediately!"

"To avoid him causing trouble again."

"I volunteer to carry it out for Emperor Xiu!"

Some Divine Monarchs were eager to take the task of slaying Jiang Cheng themselves.

At this moment, Emperor Yuan also opened his weathered eyes.

"No."

"Our bet with the Evil Immortal Realm isn't over yet; now isn't the time to kill him."

Emperor Xiu wasn't convinced.

"The Evil Immortal Realm has already murdered seven of our Divine Monarchs; the enmity is life and death."

"After the Divine Communication Assembly, we will prepare for war to annihilate them."

"That bet has long lost its meaning; just kill him."

His only son was killed by Brother Cheng back at Emperor Sword Star, and if War Emperor hadn't stopped him, he would have taken revenge that day.

Emperor Yuan shook his head.

"At least for now, both sides are still facing off, and we are not ready."

"If we kill him now, the Evil Immortal Realm will proclaim victory using the bet and force us to retreat."

"If we don't retreat, the Celestial Palace's prestige would be heavily damaged due to the breach, becoming a laughing stock across the Primordial Immortal Realm."

Unless we go to war with the Evil Immortal Realm now.

Even the day before the war, that bet remains effective.

Whichever side breaks it first, the other can use it to garner public favor and claim moral superiority.

"But letting him act so recklessly is not acceptable!" Emperor Xiu said coldly.

"We cannot kill him now." The Emperor of Void also gave his opinion.

Prince Yun's eyes twinkled as he suddenly had an idea.

"Why not capture him and leave him to Emperor Xiu to handle personally?"

"When the war begins, we can kill him and use him as a symbol to raise the flag."

Emperor Xiu's tense expression relaxed, he nodded approvingly at Prince Yun.

"Good idea!"

This proposal left the Emperor of Void and Emperor Yuan with no objections.

As long as Jiang Cheng wasn't killed, the Evil Immortal Realm couldn't make any accusations.

As several Divine Monarchs were about to apprehend Jiang Cheng, a mocking laughter echoed from above Zixiao Palace, full of derision.

"You people are just as hypocritical as ever."