Chapter 1423 Ling's Attitude

As the Celestial Emperor, one is absolutely supreme in the Celestial Palace.

Who dares disrespect them?

Even the Great Powers from the Land of Dao Extinction and the Evil Immortal Realm would not easily offend them.

Yet at this moment, upon hearing this mocking chuckle, the three Celestial Emperors merely frowned in unison.

Emperor Yuan couldn't help but rub his forehead, revealing a wry smile.

And the Divine Monarchs present all showed expressions of fear, backing away one by one.

"Welcome, Celestial Emperor of War!"

Prince Yun and the others promptly paid their respects.

And both the Emperor of Void in the center and Emperor Yuan on the right stood up together.

"War Emperor, why are you here?"

Only Emperor Xiu, who was displeased from being intercepted last time, remained seated with a cold expression.

A lotus platform slowly appeared above the hall.

However, as the War Emperor, Ling did not sit upon it.

She directly landed in the center of the hall.

Clearly still the fresh face of a girl from next door, but once she stood in the middle, it was as if a kingdom formed with her at the center.

And she was the Empress, dazzling away countless splendor, making people dare not look directly.

"I am here simply to stop you from taking action against Jiang Cheng."

"Hmph!"

Emperor Xiu burned with anger.

"War Emperor, you're protecting him again? Who is he to you, for you to act this way?"

He speculated sinisterly.

"Could it be, he's a pawn cultivated by you?"

This was a deliberate conspiracy theory, guiding others to guess in a certain direction.

For instance, the War Emperor using Jiang Cheng as a pawn to disrupt the Celestial Palace.

What is her intention then?

Everyone could indulge in wild imaginations and conjure up a drama of power struggles.

"Heh..."

Ling chuckled lightly.

"Xue Yang, it's been years since we met, you've certainly become more confident."

Once again, she directly called Emperor Xiu by name.

This made the Divine Monarchs present fearful and eager to disappear immediately, reluctant to continue listening.

Emperor Xiu could hear her mocking him, but couldn't understand why.

"If he isn't yours, why are you defending him?"

Ling did not argue, she looked at Emperor Xiu as if he were a fool.

Then effortlessly returned with a question.

"If I wanted to deal with you, would really need to go through such trouble?"

"Are you really that important? Do you deserve that?"

"You!"

Emperor Xiu immediately lost his composure, almost turning red with anger.

As a Celestial Emperor, who would dare belittle him?

Yet Ling had the audacity.

Others quickly abandoned the guess Emperor Xiu deliberately led.

Indeed, with the War Emperor's power, if she truly wanted to deal with someone, would she need to play any intrigue, or use any pawn for disruption?

Her senior could simply attack directly.

In terms of dueling, none of the other nine Celestial Emperors could match her.

Seeing the atmosphere turning tense, the Emperor of Void and Emperor Yuan could only step forward to mediate.

"War Emperor, such a trivial matter shouldn't trouble you."

"Killing Jiang Cheng wouldn't affect you either."

"Why harm our long-held friendship over such a minor figure."

"Minor figure?"

Ling burst out laughing.

"Since it's a minor figure, why do you three Celestial Emperors personally discuss it?"

"Why not send a Ninth-grade Immortal Official to crush him?"

Emperor of Void frowned: "That's not accurate, he simply relies on his sensitive status from the wager, we're just inconvenient to act."

"You acknowledge he has a sensitive wager participant status."

Ling's gaze journeyed across the faces of the three Celestial Emperors.

"According to your agreement, before the wager concludes, neither party may act against the participant."

"So, has the wager concluded?" Her crisp voice echoed in the hall.

This...

The faces of the three Celestial Emperors and the Divine Monarchs turned awkward.

By the agreement, they definitely couldn't act against Jiang Cheng now.

Yet these influential figures were quite 'creative' in conduct.

Whatever benefits them, they follow, agreements don't require rigid adherence.

"Ahem! The wager indeed hasn't concluded."

Emperor of Void lightly coughed, explaining: "But this guy has indeed been arrogant, we're capturing him to avoid trouble..."

"I remember when persuading me, you kept talking about reforming evil for righteousness, upholding the Heavenly Dao, rules and order above all, cannot act as one pleases."

Ling stared deeply into the eyes of Emperor of Void, causing him to almost want to avoid eye contact.

"How come, you're acting without rules now?"

The three Celestial Emperors were again at a loss for words.

Back then, Ling was indistinguishable between good and evil, acting on whims, far more troublesome than Jiang Cheng.

At that time, to enlighten and appease her, they repeatedly advised her not to ignore rules, not to disrupt order, to build together a most just Celestial Palace under the Heavenly Dao and make the chaotic Primordial Immortal Realm orderly...

But after all these years, hearts change no doubt.

"No matter what happens, Jiang Cheng must die!"

Emperor Xiu said coldly, "My son Yu Liu's revenge, even if it means the Primordial Immortal Realm's destruction, it must be avenged!"

"But only after the wager concludes."

Ling's smile also faded.

"Before that, whoever dares touch him, I'll kill that person."

"Since you've forgotten the Celestial Palace's rules, let me teach you."

Everyone in the hall trembled with fear.

Those like Prince Yun and King Jing who previously shouted to capture and kill Brother Cheng bowed their heads, restraining their restless hearts decisively.

Emperor Xiu shook with anger.

This was a flagrant warning.

Yet he eventually dared not directly confront and could only sneer coldly: "What if he gets killed at the Divine Communication Assembly?"

Before Ling could respond, the Emperor of Void immediately interjected: "Getting killed at the Divine Communication Assembly, that can only be blamed on one's lack of strength, totally in line with the Heavenly Dao, not breaking any rules."

Emperor Yuan also nodded: "Dying at the Divine Communication Assembly, even the Evil Immortal Realm cannot object."

"Great! Absolutely great!"

Emperor Xiu shouted aggressively, fixing his gaze on the seemingly weak woman ahead.

"You finally have no argument, right?"

Ling smiled sweetly, "Do as you please, but I'll attend this Divine Communication Assembly."

Not only Emperor Xiu, but even Emperor Yuan and Emperor of Void nearly jumped.

"What are you planning to do?"

"Are you actually going to protect him at the Divine Communication Assembly? Cheat for him perhaps?"

"That would definitely break the rules!"

"Moreover, as a dignified War Emperor, appearing in such contests would entirely disrupt balance, it'd be unfair to others!"

Ling shook her head.

"I won't act, nor interfere with anyone inside."

Emperor Xiu still felt uneasy, "Then why are you entering?"

"I just want to closely observe how Jiang Cheng creates miracles."

Everyone was dumbfounded, resulting in an awkward silence.

Moments later, Emperor Yuan and Emperor of Void shook their heads in synchronization.

Emperor Xiu directly scoffed.

"Do you seriously think he can shine at the Divine Communication Assembly?"

"Don't forget, this time the assembly features no less than twenty Daoist Saints!"

"Even if he progresses to the fourth stage, it'd be a surprise."