Honghuang: My understanding is beyond belief. I am the first immortal of Jiejiao.

"What a powerful Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva! What immense influence he wields! He raided my prison, injured my people—does he really think I, Lin Zhu, am made of clay?!"

Lin Zhu laughed in extreme anger, his aura becoming somewhat distorted due to his fury, and a murderous aura emanating from his body, causing the surrounding temperature to drop sharply.

He immediately gave a stern order.

"Primordial Sky Eagle!"

"My subordinate is here!"

Despite his injuries and humiliation, Taigu Tianying knelt on one knee.

"Issue my order: summon all members of the Three Realms Enforcement Team and assemble them immediately! Today, I will personally go to the Netherworld and let Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva taste what the 'iron fist of justice' truly means!"

Lin Zhu's voice was icy, carrying an undeniable killing intent.

"As ordered!"

A hint of vengeful pleasure flashed in the eyes of the Ancient Eagle. After accepting the order, it transformed into a black shadow and quickly left.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Zhu turned his gaze to Bi Fang, who was equally indignant. He flipped his wrist, and three golden, plum-shaped spiritual fruits with Dao patterns flowing on their surfaces appeared in his palm. They were the top-grade fruits that the innate spiritual root produced—the Yellow Plum!

"Bifang, this is for you."

Lin Zhu tossed three golden plums to Bi Fang, his tone leaving no room for refusal.

"During my absence, you have only one task: protect Fairy Ni Chang without fail! This item is precious enough to restore your cultivation of hundreds of thousands of years, and may even allow you to reach the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Do not disappoint my expectations!"

Bi Fang accepted the three yellow plums containing abundant innate spiritual energy. Feeling the vast energy within them, he was so excited that his whole body trembled, and he knelt down with a thud, his voice choked with emotion.

"My master's kindness is immeasurable! I, Bifang, would never be able to repay it even with my life! I swear to protect Fairy Ni Chang with my life and never allow anyone to harm her in the slightest!"

Lin Zhu nodded, his anger still simmering. He turned and prepared to tear through space, heading straight for the Netherworld.

"My lord! Wait!"

Just then, a soft, warm hand tugged at his sleeve.

Lin Zhu turned around and saw the Fairy of Rainbow Robes, her brows furrowed with worry.

The fairy in the rainbow dress gently advised.

"My lord, calm down.

The affairs of the Three Realms are intricately intertwined, all governed by cause and effect.

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva wields immense power, having been rooted in the Netherworld for countless years. His envoy dared to openly visit the Heavenly Court this time, and even forcibly take away a serious criminal. It is impossible for His Majesty the Jade Emperor, who sits in the Lingxiao Palace, to be completely unaware of this.

However, His Majesty remained silent, which must be due to some hidden reason unknown to us.

I believe that Your Excellency should first go to the Heavenly Court to meet His Majesty, inquire about the reasons for this matter, and then make a decision.

A hasty mobilization of troops could lead to unforeseen circumstances or even fall into someone else's trap.

The fairy's words were like a clear spring poured into a raging fire, slightly cooling Lin Zhu's boiling anger.

He was not a reckless person; he had just been blinded by the repeated provocations.

Reminded by Ni Chang, he immediately realized that he had almost ruined everything by acting impulsively.

"What the fairy says is absolutely right!"

Lin Zhu took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging murderous intent, and his eyes regained their usual depth and calmness.

"I was too hasty. I almost messed up the important matter. It's all thanks to the fairy's reminder."

He felt fortunate to have such a virtuous wife by his side.

Overwhelmed with emotion, he pulled the Fairy of Rainbow into his arms and kissed her smooth forehead.

"ah!"

The fairy in the rainbow dress was not expected by his sudden action. Her pretty face immediately turned red, as if dyed by the sunset. She shyly punched his chest lightly, her voice barely audible.

"There are still people watching..."

Bifang, who was still kneeling to the side, quickly buried his head in the ground, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into, and silently prayed.

"I didn't see anything, I didn't see anything..."

Lin Zhu laughed heartily. To comfort the frightened beauty, he thought for a moment and then took out something else.

A huge, pink, and juicy peach, exuding rich innate wood essence and an enticing peach fragrance, appeared in his hand. The spiritual energy fluctuations of the peach far exceeded those of ordinary peaches, indicating that it was a top-grade peach that had grown for no less than five million years!
"Here, fairy, this is for you. You were frightened just now, have a peach to calm your nerves and rest well."

Lin Zhu placed this five-million-year-old peach, which was enough to make even a Great Luo Golden Immortal envious and fight for, into Fairy Ni Chang's hand as if it were an ordinary snack.

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes looked at the peach in her hand, brimming with spiritual energy, and was speechless for a moment.

Meanwhile, Bifang, who had just been grateful for receiving three golden plums and felt that his master was too kind to him, secretly glanced at the five-million-year-old peach, then looked down at the three peaches in his hand, which were also extremely precious.

But Huang Zhongli, who suddenly appeared "petite and delicate" in comparison, felt a lump in her throat and involuntarily shed two lines of "sad" tears.

Waaaaah... No comparison, no harm... Suddenly, the yellow plums in my hand don't taste so good anymore...

Lin Zhu ignored Bi Fang's little scheme and spoke softly to Fairy Ni Chang.

"You stay here and rest assured, I'll be right back."

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes accepted the peach, but her eyes still showed worry as she spoke softly.

"My lord, please be careful."

Lin Zhu nodded and turned to leave. Bi Fang quickly looked up and comforted Fairy Ni Chang.

"Rest assured, Fairy, our leader is incredibly powerful and his cultivation is unparalleled. Although the Three Realms are vast, there are very few who can harm him. He will definitely be alright! However... however, I am under orders to protect you, Fairy, and I dare not leave my post. Otherwise, I would definitely go with our leader to wipe out those villains!"

Knowing that Bi Fang had duties to fulfill and fearing that helping without permission would result in punishment from Lin Zhu, Fairy Ni Chang could only sigh softly, suppress her worries, and watch Lin Zhu's figure transform into a streak of light, heading straight for the Heavenly Court.

……

Meanwhile, in the solemn and majestic Lingxiao Palace, the daily morning court was underway. Celestial officials and generals lined both sides, while the Jade Emperor sat on his nine-dragon throne, seemingly listening to reports from all sides, but a hint of barely perceptible restlessness and unease lingered between his brows. Just then, the celestial official in charge of ceremonies before the palace, Venus, holding a jade tablet, announced in a loud voice.

"Summon—Lin Zhu, the God of Law Enforcement and Prison of the Three Realms, to pay homage!"

This announcement was like a boulder being thrown into a calm lake!
The entire Lingxiao Palace instantly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop! All the immortals, whether they were reporting or deep in thought, felt a shiver run through them, as if an invisible gust of cold wind had swept through the palace, making the hairs on the back of their necks stand on end!

Lin Zhu!

he came!
Almost everyone instantly imagined that the white-robed immortal lord must be wearing a frosty expression, his eyes filled with raging anger, and surrounded by a murderous aura!

The forces of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva openly broke into the prison and injured the prison god's subordinates. This was simply stirring up a hornet's nest! Given Lin Zhu's vengeful and ruthless nature, how could he possibly let this go?

"It's all over... Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is in deep trouble this time!"

"It's more than just trouble! I think the Three Realms are about to face another bloody storm!"

"I've heard that the Three Realms Enforcers under Lin Yushen's command are now taking the elite route, recruiting many Grand Luo Golden Immortals, Taiyi Golden Immortals, and Golden Immortals, making them extremely powerful!"
If they all come out in full force...

"Amitabha... no, Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable... I hope this doesn't affect us..."

The immortals were filled with unease, whispering among themselves, their eyes all fixed on the entrance to the main hall, filled with awe and fear.

Even the Jade Emperor, who sat high on his dragon throne, frowned instantly upon hearing the name "Lin Zhu," and a look of panic involuntarily appeared on his face. His fingers, resting on the armrests, curled slightly, revealing his inner turmoil.

Under the watchful eyes of the immortals, some filled with fear, some with curiosity, and some with worry, a white figure slowly and unhurriedly entered the Lingxiao Palace.

It was Lin Zhu!

His face was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger, but with each step he took, it seemed as if he were stepping on the hearts of all the immortals.

That invisible pressure was even more suffocating than his direct display of anger!
However, the moment he stepped into the main hall and scanned the entire room, before he could even speak, the anger he had been forcibly suppressing seemed to be reignited upon seeing the Jade Emperor and the group of celestial officials. His face darkened, and his eyes became sharp as knives.

Such a subtle change in expression, in the eyes of the already terrified immortals, was nothing short of a volcanic eruption!
"Wow——!"

Some of the celestial officials near the palace gate were so frightened that they instinctively retreated and huddled together, as if Lin Zhu were some kind of primordial beast.

This retreat, however, highlighted Emperor Zhaosheng, who was standing slightly ahead, exposing him alone in Lin Zhu's line of sight!

Emperor Zhaosheng's face turned green! He cursed these disloyal bastards in his heart!

He wanted to dodge too! But before he could even move a step, the gods behind him seemed to have found a shield, and they tacitly and firmly grabbed his sleeves, preventing him from taking a single step back!

What chilled Emperor Zhaosheng even more was that, out of the corner of his eye, he glimpsed that even the Jade Emperor on the dragon throne seemed to, for a fleeting moment, want to move towards him... or rather, want to hide behind him?!
Emperor Zhaosheng felt a deep sorrow and despair.

"It's over... It's completely over... I'm afraid I'm going to die in this Lingxiao Palace today... I should have chosen a better feng shui site in Kunlun Mountain to be buried there..."

He even began to seriously consider where he would be most dignified to be buried if he were to perish now…

His brow furrowed slightly, a knowing and cold glint flashing in his eyes. The only ones who would intervene in this matter are those two from the Western Paradise. Is it Zhunti? Or Jieyin?
His gaze was piercing as he stared intently at the Jade Emperor, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of inquiry.

"A royal decree? Which royal deity? Your Majesty, now that things have come to this, is there still any need to hide it?"

The Jade Emperor felt extremely uncomfortable under Lin Zhu's gaze, which seemed to see right through people. His face was full of helplessness and bitterness. After struggling for a moment, he finally gave up and said dejectedly.

"It is...it is a decree issued by the Sage Zhunti..."

"Zhunti..."

Lin Zhu repeated the name in a low voice, his face expressionless. He then pulled out a seemingly ordinary jade book and a pen from somewhere and pretended to take notes seriously, muttering to himself.

"Hmm, Sage Zhunti, you have indulged your disciples in interfering in the internal affairs of the Heavenly Court and helped serious criminals escape from prison. I will remember this grudge."

His actions made the Jade Emperor's eyelids twitch wildly, his face stiffen, and his heart almost jump out of his throat!

My ancestors! What are you trying to do by writing this down?! Do you intend to seek revenge on the sage?!
That's an immortal saint!
This...this idea is too dangerous!

"My dear minister! Minister Lin Zhu! Calm down! You must calm down!"

The Jade Emperor practically cried out to dissuade him.

"This matter is of great importance and is far more complex than you and I can imagine!"
This involves an extremely secret agreement made long ago by several sages beyond the Three Realms! As for the specific details, I... have no right to know, much less interfere!
Let alone me, even Buddha himself would never interfere in this matter!
Even... even if Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva himself were to intervene, I... I might not be able to stop it! My dear minister, the greater good is at stake, the peace of the Three Realms is paramount!

The Jade Emperor pleaded earnestly, almost setting aside all his dignity as the Heavenly Emperor, just to ask Lin Zhu to be patient for the time being and to consider the matter further.

However, after listening, Lin Zhu simply gave a faint "oh," then stood up, dusted off his sleeves, and seemed to be preparing to leave.

When the Jade Emperor saw this, he was so frightened he almost lost his soul!
He no longer cared about imperial dignity, rushed down the steps, and under the dumbfounded gazes of the immortal officials, grabbed Lin Zhu's leg and pleaded desperately.

"My dear minister! You can't leave! You can't do anything foolish! Listen to me... listen to my advice!"

Deep within that underworld lies the sacred site that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has cultivated for countless years, its influence deeply entrenched and unfathomable!
In the Three Realms, apart from the overall power of the Heavenly Court, almost no one can directly confront it!
Moreover, this matter involves that special agreement, and all parties can only choose to wait and see. If you go alone, it's tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock!

Lin Zhu looked down at the Jade Emperor, who was clinging tightly to his leg and had completely lost his composure. His brows furrowed slightly, but his tone remained calm.

"Your Majesty, release him."

The Jade Emperor felt uneasy under Lin Zhu's calm and unwavering gaze. He subconsciously released his grip, but remained kneeling on the ground, looking at Lin Zhu with deep concern, fearing that he might rush out of the Lingxiao Palace and attack the Netherworld at any moment.

Lin Zhu didn't leave immediately. He stood there, his gaze deep, his mind racing. A sage's decree, a secret agreement beyond the Three Realms—even the Jade Emperor and the Western Paradise had chosen to tacitly approve or even cooperate… It seemed that the Dāntākīrti he had captured back then likely harbored a tremendous secret, touching upon a taboo concerning the balance of the Three Realms that even the sages cared deeply about!

This taboo is probably a hundred times more serious than the Journey to the West!
Thinking about this, Lin Zhu calmed down considerably.

He looked at the Jade Emperor, who was in a panic, and softened his tone to comfort him.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I know how to act appropriately."

Knowing one's limits?

Upon hearing these four words, the Jade Emperor was not relieved at all; instead, he became even more flustered!

He lunged forward again and hugged Lin Zhu's leg once more, his voice trembling with tears.

"My dear minister! You have no sense of propriety... You said you had a sense of propriety last time, but you ended up barging right into someone else's doorstep!"

This involves Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, a matter of utmost importance concerning a saint! I beg you, don't act impulsively! I'm begging you! (End of Chapter)