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

In Laozi's water mirror deduction, the scenes flowed and time passed swiftly.

Since the day the women met, Yang Chan has acted like a shrewd female strategist, moving between the Nuwa Palace, Kunlun Mountain, and the old forces of Jin'ao Island. Using Su Bai's "becoming a saint" as bait and "counterbalancing the Buddhist sect" as an alliance, she has woven a vast network of power that covers the entire Three Realms.

At this moment, the net finally tightened, pointing its spearhead directly at the center of power in the Three Realms—the Lingxiao Palace.

The scene depicts the morning court session in Heaven.

The atmosphere in Lingxiao Palace was unusually somber today. The gods who usually only knew how to flatter and fawn were all silent, for they realized that the people standing in the center of the hall today were no longer their familiar subordinates, but a group of ruthless figures who had long since retired or who usually obeyed orders but not proclamations.

The one in the lead was none other than the Third Holy Mother, Yang Chan.

Behind her stood Doumu Yuanjun, the Golden Spirit Mother, clad in a star-studded robe, her expression cold and stern; Zhao Gongming, the God of Wealth, wielding a golden whip, exuding a menacing aura; and the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao, standing with their hands on their swords, radiating murderous intent. Further back, the Four Dragon Kings of the Seas knelt on the ground, trembling yet resolute, while even Nezha, a third-generation disciple of the Chan Sect, stood to the side with his arms crossed, a look of detached amusement on his face.

"His Majesty."

Yang Chan was not wearing her elegant palace dress today, but instead donned a smart military uniform, looking dashing and heroic. She stepped forward and gave a respectful bow, her clear voice resounding throughout the hall.

"Su Bai, the Dragon King of the North Sea, was born into the demon race, but his previous life was the ancient Yinglong. He once helped the Yellow Emperor in the Battle of Zhuolu to kill Chiyou and establish the foundation of the human race for ten thousand generations. He also fought alone against Wuzhiqi, the demon god of the Huai River, when Yu the Great was controlling the floods. He transformed into a golden dragon scissors and his soul was shattered in order to calm the waves of the four seas."

"Such unparalleled achievements have been of great benefit to humanity, the Heavenly Court, and the Three Realms. Yet Su Bai now resides only in a corner of the North Sea, holding the rank of Dragon Lord and the duty of guarding the sea eye. This is truly an injustice in rewarding and punishing, chilling the hearts of the Three Realms!"

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you posthumously recognize his past merits and reward him handsomely in this life, appointing Su Bai as the Grand Marshal of the Heavenly Army, commanding the armies of the Three Realms, so as to deter the evil forces of the West and demonstrate the divine might of our Heavenly Court!"

As Yang Chan finished speaking, all the immortals of the Jie Sect behind her stepped forward in unison, their voices booming like thunder:

"We second that request! We beseech Your Majesty to reward Su Bai handsomely, to demonstrate the divine might of our Heavenly Court!"

The sound made the glazed tiles of the Lingxiao Palace vibrate.

On the dragon throne, the Jade Emperor, who had maintained his imperial dignity, could no longer remain seated. He slammed his hand on the dragon table, abruptly stood up, and his eyes behind the crown blazed with fury.

"presumptuous!"

The Jade Emperor roared, his finger trembling as he pointed at Yang Chan and the assembled immortals below, "What are you all doing? Are you trying to teach me how to do things? Or... are you trying to force me to abdicate?!"

No wonder the Jade Emperor was furious.

This isn't a petition; it's a blatant threat!

These Jie Sect immortals usually just sit idly on the Investiture of the Gods list, but today they actually came all the way to the Lingxiao Palace to put pressure on Su Bai? And they even want to bestow some kind of "Grand Marshal of the Army and Horses" title? Where does this put them? Where does this put me, the Great Heavenly Venerable,?!

"I am the one appointed by the Dao Ancestor, the ruler of the Three Realms! Matters of reward and punishment are decided solely by my divine will!"

The Jade Emperor's chest heaved with rage, his imposing aura unleashed. "You all form cliques, wreaking havoc in the court! Do you truly believe my Heavenly Laws are mere decorations?! Where is Li Jing?!"

Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, hurriedly stepped forward, but when he glanced at the group of murderous Jie Sect leaders opposite him, and then at his own son Nezha who looked like he was saying "If you dare to touch me, I'll beat you up," cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.

How...how is he supposed to capture her? Who is he supposed to capture? Capture the Golden Spirit Mother? That's suicide!

Just as the Jade Emperor was burning with rage and the situation was about to spiral out of control, a clear and melodious phoenix cry suddenly came from outside the palace.

"Qingluan from the Nuwa Palace, by the decree of the Goddess Nuwa, has come to pay homage!"

A divine blue phoenix transformed into a fairy in green robes, holding a golden scroll, and gracefully entered. Ignoring the tense atmosphere within the hall, she gave a slight bow to the Jade Emperor and proclaimed loudly:

"The Empress has said: Su Bai performed great deeds for the human race in his previous life, and in this life he has great determination to revitalize the West. This child is destined to break the deadlock. I hope Your Majesty will be generous in rewarding him and helping him gain momentum to bring peace to the Three Realms."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor froze, and the anger in his eyes was instantly extinguished by a bucket of cold water.

The Goddess Nuwa?!

That saint, who had never concerned himself with worldly affairs since being deified, actually issued a decree specifically for Su Bai.

However, this is not the end.

Before the Jade Emperor could even process the news, a crane's cry rang out from outside the palace.

"The White Crane Boy of Jade Void Palace on Mount Kunlun, by the decree of the Primordial Celestial Venerable, pays homage!"

A beautifully carved boy, holding a jade scepter, strode into the hall. He glanced at Yang Chan, nodded almost imperceptibly, and then addressed the Jade Emperor in a loud voice:

"The Celestial Venerable said: Although Su Bai comes from a mixed background, he is resolute and has a deep connection with the third generation of disciples of my Chan Sect. Now that the Western Buddhist sect is powerful, the Heavenly Court needs a great general to oversee it. Su Bai is capable of this great responsibility, and I hope Your Majesty will consider it."

boom!

At that moment, the Jade Emperor felt dizzy and his head was buzzing.

Nuwa Palace! Chan Sect! Jie Sect! And even the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas!

In these three realms, apart from Laozi who was still refining pills and the two bald men in the West, almost all the top forces were now standing behind Su Bai?!

They forced me to promote Su Bai and to hand over military power!

The Jade Emperor slumped onto his dragon throne, looking down at the seemingly respectful but actually coercive faces below, a deep sense of powerlessness welling up inside him.

This isn't a coup; it's clearly a power grab!

Before this torrent of the wills of all the saints, he, the ruler of the three realms, was like a puppet on a string, with no choice but to nod and refuse!

……

In the real world, before the water mirror of the Tushita Palace.

The real Jade Emperor looked at his own reflection in the image, slumped on the dragon throne, his facial muscles twitching wildly before finally letting out a long, self-mocking sigh.

"well……"

The Jade Emperor took a deep breath, covered his face, and said, "It's one thing for those monkeys and monsters to laugh at my cowardice, but how come I'm still so pathetic in this divination? At this crucial moment, I've become all alone?"

Venus, standing nearby, was so embarrassed he almost had a stroke. He cautiously advised, "Your Majesty, this... this is just a deduction, a mere deduction. The Emperor in the scene doesn't know the truth. Being suddenly pulled like this, he's bound to be caught off guard..."

"Hmph, caught off guard?" The Jade Emperor lowered his hand, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes. "This is clearly because I've been too lenient with you all the time!"

However, the Jade Emperor was, after all, a seasoned veteran who had lived for countless years. After a brief moment of humiliation, he quickly adjusted his mindset and even found a sliver of satisfaction in this awkward situation.

"However, this deduction has also given me a reminder."

The Jade Emperor pointed to himself in the picture, who was frustrated but had no choice but to compromise, and sneered, "If I were like the one in the picture, waiting for them to conspire before passively accepting, then I would be a puppet who has been put on hold, a joke."

"But now that I know all this..."

A sly smile played on the Jade Emperor's lips. "If I were to actively support Su Bai from the outset, even more so than Yang Chan and the others, wouldn't I become a wise ruler with discerning eyes? Wouldn't I become the ringleader of this grand 'anti-Western Paradise' drama?"

"Since this trend is irreversible, then I will be the one who goes with the flow, not the one who drowns!"

Thinking of this, the Jade Emperor's mood suddenly brightened. He looked at the pitiful "himself" in the image, and a hint of pity appeared in his eyes:

"You unlucky fellow, you'll suffer this pain for me. In reality, I'll live a life that makes me the ruler of the entire realm!"

In fact, the Jade Emperor still had many questions in his mind at this moment. The scene of the coup made the Jade Emperor very strange. Nuwa Palace, the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas, the Jie Sect... that was fine, but why would Yuanshi Tianzun speak up for Su Bai?

Didn't the Primordial Lord want to be on the same side as the Supreme Lord?

Could it be that Su Bai has some hidden story, and that he is also connected with the Chan Sect and the Primordial Lord?

The Jade Emperor was filled with shock, and his gaze fell on the simulation screen.

……

Faced with the dual decrees of Nuwa and Yuanshi Tianzun, and the aggressive demands of the Jie Sect immortals, the Jade Emperor in the scene finally recognized reality.

He slowly closed his eyes, remained silent for a long time, and when he opened them again, his eyes were filled with a deathly resignation.

"Since... since that was the will of the sages, and since Su Bai truly possesses unparalleled merit..."

The Jade Emperor's voice was somewhat hoarse, revealing a sense of despondency, but every word clearly resonated throughout the Three Realms.

"Issue my imperial decree!"

"Su Bai, the Dragon Lord of the North Sea, possesses unparalleled merit and virtue. He is hereby specially promoted to 'Grand Marshal of the Three Realms' military forces,' ranking among the highest officials, and bestowed with a purple-gold crown and chainmail, giving him overall command over the Heavenly Court's external campaigns!"

At this point, the Jade Emperor glanced at Li Jing, who was already drenched in sweat below, gritted his teeth, and added:

"His authority...is above that of the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King! All Heavenly soldiers and generals who see the talisman are as if they see the Emperor himself. The Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing and his 100,000 Heavenly Soldiers are all under his command and obey his orders!"

"So be it!"

As the decree was issued, a victorious smile finally appeared on Yang Chan's lips inside the Lingxiao Palace.

Li Jing swayed and almost fainted.

Finished!

Now, he, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, has become a mere subordinate, and has to take orders from that demon who once called the monkey his brother.

The Heavenly Court is truly about to change!