On the Dragon-Slaying Platform, I was executed and became Yang Jian's brother-in-law.

Zhang Daoling sensed this aura and his eyes narrowed slightly.

But he maintained a calm expression.

"Humiliation?" Zhang Daoling shook his head. "I only wish to ask Fellow Daoist Jinling a question."

He looked directly at the Holy Mother Jinling and asked, word by word, "Are you now Doumu Yuanjun of the Heavenly Court, or the Holy Mother Jinling of the Jie Sect?"

That's an extremely tricky question!

If the Golden Spirit Mother were to claim that she is the Golden Spirit Mother of the Jie Sect, she would be challenging the authority of the Heavenly Court, since her current identity is Doumu Yuanjun, who was appointed by the Heavenly Court!

However, if she were to say that she was Doumu Yuanjun of the Heavenly Court, it would be tantamount to denying her identity as a member of the Jie Sect and letting down her fellow disciples who were still working hard for the Jie Sect!

This is a difficult choice!

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirits remained silent.

She looked at Zhang Daoling, and then at her fellow disciples from the Jie Sect around her.

Zhao Gongming, the gods of the Thunder Department, Luo Xuan, Lü Yue...

Their eyes were filled with anticipation and trepidation.

We hope she will stand up and vindicate the Jie Sect.

She was worried that this would offend the Humanist Cult and the Heavenly Court...

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit bit her lip.

She really wanted to say, "I am the Golden Spirit Mother of the Jie Sect!"

Although the Jie Sect was defeated, its spirit remains!

The spirit of the Jie Sect remains!

But...

Her gaze swept over the immortals who came from the Jie Sect.

They are all listed on the Investiture of the Gods.

The true spirit was controlled by the Investiture of the Gods.

If she really turns against the Heavenly Court, what will happen to her fellow disciples?

Will they be implicated as a result?

Will they be punished by the Heavenly Court?

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit hesitated.

She wanted to uphold the honor of the Jie Sect, but she didn't want to implicate her fellow disciples...

a long time.

The Holy Mother Jinling took a deep breath and slowly spoke: "I am... Doumu Yuanjun of the Heavenly Court."

The moment she uttered those words, the Holy Mother of Golden Spirit felt a sharp pain in her heart.

It was as if something had shattered.

The expressions on Zhao Gongming and the others' faces also turned extremely ugly.

They understood the plight of Our Lady of the Golden Spirit.

But upon hearing those words, an indescribable sense of humiliation welled up within me!

Intercepting Sect...

Are we really just going to be trampled underfoot like this?

"Very good." Zhang Daoling nodded in satisfaction. "Fellow Daoist Jin Ling truly understands the bigger picture."

"Then let's handle Su Bai's matter according to the rules of Heaven."

"Although he comes from the Xuanmen sect, since he has rebelled and caused chaos, he should be punished."

"As for how to handle this, I leave it to the Great Heavenly Venerable to decide."

After Zhang Daoling finished speaking, he sat back down, looking as if it were none of his business.

An eerie silence fell over the Lingxiao Palace.

The faces of the immortals of the Jie Sect were all extremely grim.

But they... were powerless.

The constraints of the Investiture of the Gods made it impossible for them to resist!

Their true spirits are on the Investiture of the Gods, and their lives are in the hands of the Heavenly Court!

If they really fall out, the Heavenly Court only needs to manipulate the Investiture of the Gods list, and they will be wiped out!

this is the truth.

The harsh reality.

Zhao Gongming secretly transmitted his voice to the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao: "Junior Sister, what should we do now?"

Fairy Yunxiao replied bitterly, "What else can we do? It's simply unrealistic for just the few of us and Yang Jian and his sister to defy fate and rescue Su Bai!"

"Our strength is suppressed by the Investiture of the Gods; we are no match for the Heavenly Court!"

Fairy Qiongxiao sighed, "I'm afraid... we'll have to think of another way..."

"But what can we do?" Fairy Bixiao said despairingly, "Master has retreated to Chaos, and Senior Sister Jinling can't step forward either..."

"What can we little shrimps do?"

The immortals of the Jie Sect were filled with despair and helplessness.

They wanted to save Su Bai.

But they...can't do it!

The Holy Mother of the Golden Spirit stood there, her body trembling slightly.

She bit her lip so hard it almost bled.

My heart is bleeding!

But... there's no way!

After the Investiture of the Gods, the immortals of the Jie Sect truly had no human rights!

Most of my fellow disciples went to the West and were converted into Buddhist disciples.

The rest were also controlled by the Investiture of the Gods and had no ability to resist!

This is what happens to losers!

This is the tragedy of the weak!

Zhang Daoling was extremely satisfied with this scene.

On the way here, Lao Tzu had sent him a telepathic message.

The teacher said, "That evil dragon rode on the face of the Heavenly Court. Where is the Heavenly Court's majesty?"

But that evil dragon wouldn't warrant the teacher's personal intervention.

Let him come and teach these deities with the Jie Sect background a lesson.

Looking back now...

These Jie Sect immortals are quite sensible!

Now you know who's in charge!

A slight smile appeared on Zhang Daoling's lips as he picked up his teacup and leisurely sipped his tea.

The Human Education School... is the true orthodox tradition of Taoism!

Inside the Lingxiao Palace.

Zhang Daoling sipped his tea, looking confident of victory.

The immortals of the Jie Sect looked grim, yet they were helpless.

All eyes eventually fell on the Jade Emperor on his throne.

How to deal with Su Bai now depends on the Jade Emperor's word.

The Jade Emperor sat on his throne, his expression shifting between light and dark.

His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest, a habitual gesture he made when nervous.

"This..." the Jade Emperor stammered, "about Su Bai..."

He wanted to say something, but the words stuck in his throat.

Zhang Daoling represents Laozi!

Behind Laozi, the Supreme Lord Lao, is the Sage Laozi of the Supreme Purity!

That was a saint!

One of the Three Pure Ones, and the eldest disciple of Hongjun Daozu!

Although the Jade Emperor is the ruler of the Three Realms, he is ultimately inferior to a sage...

"According to Zhang Tianshi..." the Jade Emperor began with difficulty, "Since Su Bai has rebelled and caused chaos, he should..."

Before the words were even finished!

"His Majesty!"

Venus suddenly stepped forward, interrupting the Jade Emperor.

The Jade Emperor was taken aback and looked at Venus.

Venus had a smile on his face, but his eyes were extremely serious.

He secretly used a telepathic technique, and his voice rang directly in the Jade Emperor's mind.

"Great Celestial Venerable!" Taibai Jinxing's voice carried a hint of urgency, "Cheer up! Don't embarrass yourself!"

"You are the Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly Venerable, appointed by the Dao Ancestor!"

"He is the ruler of the Three Realms!"

"The Heavenly Court has always been secretly controlled by the Human Sect and the Chan Sect. Do you intend to continue like this?"

"Cheer up, Your Majesty!"

The Jade Emperor was shocked upon hearing these words!

Yup!

I am the Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly Venerable!

He was personally appointed by Dao Ancestor Hongjun as the Lord of the Three Realms!

Why should we have to cater to the whims of the Human Sect and the Chan Sect?

For so many years, he has felt extremely frustrated in his position as the Great Celestial Venerable!

The Human Sect and the Chan Sect secretly manipulated the Heavenly Court, taking away a large amount of merit and fortune!

He, the ruler of the three realms, has become a puppet!

No authority, no real power!

We are controlled by others at every turn!

enough!

That's enough!

A resolute glint flashed in the Jade Emperor's eyes.

He stood up abruptly and exclaimed in a loud voice, "Master Zhang!"

"Hmm?" Zhang Daoling put down his teacup and looked at the Jade Emperor.

"I believe that these two lifetimes alone are insufficient to convict Su Bai!" the Jade Emperor declared emphatically.

These words caused an uproar throughout the hall!

Zhang Daoling narrowed his eyes slightly: "What do you mean by that, Great Celestial Venerable?"

"In his first life, Su Bai saved the Third Holy Mother Yang Chan. This is an act of kindness, not a fault, but a merit!" the Jade Emperor proclaimed.

"In his second life, he was betrayed by the traitor Chang Er Ding Guangxian, made a vow to Heaven, and ultimately died tragically at the hands of his own master!"

"This is a victim, not a guilty one, but a pitiful one!"

"Based on these two lifetimes alone, I truly see no reason why Su Bai deserves to die!"

The Jade Emperor spoke very firmly, refusing to back down!

The immortals were dumbfounded.

Is His Majesty... finally showing some backbone?