Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

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The vast divine aura surrounding the Sun Emperor, as immense as the furnace of the sun and illuminating all the heavens, suddenly trembled without warning, and the sharp rebuke in his throat was abruptly suppressed.

A fleeting look of disbelief and astonishment flashed in the depths of his pupils.

Just what kind of realm is this Xuandu?!

This emperor, who ruled over the sun and whose light shone upon all realms, felt a rare, chilling sensation in his heart.

With just a single glance, it seemed to pierce through all the appearances of light and heat, reaching straight to the source, causing even the Great Sun Venerable to feel a frantic alarm!

For a moment, the words of rebuttal, along with the surging anger, were frozen in his chest and abdomen.

Unable to spit it out or swallow it, he stood frozen on the spot.

Grand Master Xuandu had already withdrawn his gaze, half-closing his eyes again, adopting a detached demeanor, his gray robe simple and unadorned.

However, he was undoubtedly the focus of attention in the hall.

Immediately, Grand Master Xuandu spoke, his voice devoid of emotion, yet no one dared to ignore it.

"Those who misbehave will be punished, and those who are disrespectful will be executed."

In just eight characters, the simplest tone was set for everything that Jingfa Zhenjun had said before.

"Chen Jiao is my junior brother, and also the True Lord of the Pure Law personally appointed by the Great Heavenly Venerable."

The truth of the matter will be judged by the Emperor. I, this humble Taoist, will also hold him accountable on behalf of my master. However…”

At this point, Grand Master Xuandu's gaze swept over the immortals and gods in the hall who had been restless earlier but were now silent as cicadas in fear.

Finally, pausing briefly in the direction of the Sun Emperor and the Great Emperor Gouchen, he said lightly:

"If anyone still feels it is inappropriate, or thinks that my junior brother's actions are truly biased."

"You may also discuss this in detail with me after the court assembly."

After speaking, he closed his eyes, and all was silent.

Countless immortals and gods felt a chill run down their spines.

Let's have a detailed discussion with this unfathomable first disciple of the Taoist patriarch, the Grand Master of the Eight Views Palace.

That's not about reasoning with people; it's clearly about fighting if you're not convinced!

The Sun Emperor's expression of having something stuck in his throat just now made all discerning people see the unfathomable depths of this Grand Master Xuandu.

Even the Sun Emperor was stunned at first glance; how many of the other thousands of immortals and gods could withstand his detailed explanation?

This great master usually kept a low profile and rarely appeared at grand celestial gatherings.

These few words, though few, reveal an undisguised intention to protect him, displaying a rather domineering attitude.

Yet his words still adhered to the laws of Heaven, leaving no room for criticism. However, his detailed invitation carried more weight than any threat.

Countless immortals and gods lowered their eyes, their peripheral vision glancing at the frozen Sun Emperor.

Should we continue to delve into the details? Perhaps we really need to go into a detailed breakdown.

But who dares, or rather, who has the confidence and cultivation to argue with this first disciple of the Dao Ancestor?

The Sun Emperor stood frozen in place, his divine light flickering. His face, hidden behind the radiance, must have been extremely ugly.

Chen Jiao stood quietly in the middle of the train.

The Grand Master Xuandu spoke only a few words, seemingly indifferent yet carrying a weight heavier than mountains. Each word struck the hearts of all the immortals and gods, yet it warmed his heart.

It wasn't because they were fearless, but because they knew that even amidst raging storms, there were still mountains to rely on and doors to return to.

The Sun Emperor felt a surge of anger rising within him, a chilling aura mingled with the stifling frustration of being publicly subdued.

He ultimately did not dare to directly refute Grand Master Xuandu. Instead, he turned his gaze to Emperor Gouchen, who was seated on the throne beside him.

The words of the Grand Master Xuandu could awe all the gods and immortals, but they could not intimidate this Four Emperors.

Emperor Gouchen sat upright on his throne, the white-gold aura flowing quietly over his imperial robes, and a cold Daoist charm enveloped his body. He seemed oblivious to the gaze cast upon him by the Sun Emperor.

The almost provocative words of the Grand Master Xuandu did not stir even the slightest ripple on his eternally dignified face.

Emperor Gouchen slowly raised his eyes, not looking at Xuandu, nor at Chen Jiao, but instead casting his gaze toward the boundless auspicious light in the direction of the throne.

His voice rang out, carrying a cold and authoritative air, as if he held the reins of power and determined the fate of the world.

"The account given by the True Lord of the Pure Law differs from those presented by the Sun Palace and the Five Extremes. As to which is true and which is false, I have no intention of engaging in a verbal dispute at this court assembly."

"I believe the Great Heavenly Venerable has his own holy judgment."

Speaking of this...

Emperor Gouchen slightly turned his head and looked in the direction where Grand Master Xuandu was.

That ancient, icy face remained completely devoid of emotion as he spoke slowly:

"However, the Great Dao is profound and subtle, and the calamities are endless."

"If the Celestial Venerable Miaole is in the mood for discussion, I am ready to engage with him at any time..."

He paused briefly, and the entire Lingxiao Palace seemed to darken, with only his voice remaining clear:

"Let's discuss it clearly."

The four words, uttered without joy or anger, carried an undeniable weight, like four ancient stars falling from the sky.

The atmosphere in the hall momentarily froze.

One was the chief disciple of the Dao Ancestor, transcending worldly affairs, whose words became law; the other was one of the Four Emperors, who ruled over all gods and was as revered as the heavens.

Both were beings standing at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Court and even the Three Realms. Their brief exchange of words caused countless immortals and gods present to feel their souls tighten.

Furthermore, the court assembly has already been pushed to a delicate juncture; if we continue, things may change.

At this moment, Venus, who was standing by the emperor's side, stepped forward half a step, holding a whisk, and bowed to the throne.

He then turned to the center of the hall, breaking the silence:

"Fellow immortals, please listen to what this old man has to say."

Today's court assembly has been long and many matters have arisen; it would be better to temporarily set aside the disputes and respectfully await the Great Heavenly Venerable's divine judgment.

The thousands of immortals and gods in the hall, regardless of their thoughts, all stood solemnly with their heads bowed in reverence.

Auspicious clouds swirled around, and thousands of auspicious wisps lingered.

On the throne, boundless auspicious light swirled and flowed.

The Jade Emperor's gaze, encompassing all heavens and myriad realms, past and future, swept over the thousands of immortals and gods in the palace.

Finally, that calm yet supremely majestic voice resounded throughout the vast palace:

"I am fully aware of the Ruoshui case, the conflict at the Lei residence, and all the other incidents. The rights and wrongs, merits and demerits, should be determined."

"My dear minister, proclaim the imperial decree."

"Your subject obeys the decree."

Venus bowed in response to the order, and a scroll of bright yellow brocade, surrounded by purple aura, was slowly unfurled from the hands of a celestial official beside him.

Its voice then turned solemn and dignified, each word clear and resounding throughout the heavens:

"The Supreme, Holy, Compassionate, and Benevolent Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly Venerable, the Supreme God of the Mysterious Vault, decrees:"

To all the officials of the Heavenly Court: Now, the calamity of the overflowing Weak Water in the Eastern Sea has befallen the mortal realm, offending the harmony of Heaven above and harming the common people below. The crime is of the highest order.

After a thorough investigation by the Thunder Palace of the Heavenly Pivot, and with joint inspection by the Water Department and the Dipper Department, the situation has been clearly identified.

According to the laws of nature, the ruling is as follows:

"The Water Deity Star Lord rules over all the water elements in the world and controls all the water gods, but he is not strict in managing his subordinates and his supervision is inadequate."

The head of the Water Patrol and Investigation Division was a thief, and his deception of superiors and subordinates led to a great disaster.

Although not the mastermind, the oversight is undeniable and he cannot escape blame. He is to be fined 500 years' salary. Reflecting on this, more than a century has passed. During this time, he will rigorously rectify the affairs of the department and observe its future performance.

Furthermore, he shall not be eligible for promotion or recognition of merit for a period of one hundred years.

Water Deity, with a solemn expression, stepped forward and bowed.

"Your subject acknowledges his guilt and accepts punishment, and will certainly rectify his subordinates to repay the Emperor's grace."

For a god of his rank, the punishment of deducting a salary was not severe.

However, the directives against rewarding merit and promotion and to thoroughly investigate and rectify the situation are a genuine act of accountability and warning.

"Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, is responsible for guarding the East Sea and ensuring its safety."

The Weak Water originates from the East Sea. Due to a lack of prior awareness, the disaster spread and harmed all living beings.

After the incident, he made every effort to remedy the situation, dredged the waterways, and reported the matter frankly, demonstrating his sense of responsibility.

However, his faults came first, and his merits came later; the merits and faults are difficult to balance out.

Therefore, Ao Guang was confined to the East Sea for a hundred years, devoting himself to sorting out the water veins, determined to cleanse the calamity within a hundred years.

The Dragon Palace of the East Sea will be fined 50% of its tribute for 500 years. All the fined items will be used to comfort the aquatic creatures affected by disasters in the East Sea and to repair the earth's veins.

The Four Seas Dragon Palaces should take this as a lesson, diligently perform their duties, protect the Water Element, and refrain from any mistakes!

Ao Guang immediately stepped forward, kowtowed deeply, his voice filled with gratitude and solemnity:

"Your subject Ao Guang receives the imperial decree and expresses his gratitude. He will certainly do his utmost to live up to the Emperor's favor!"

He was confined for a hundred years, and his offerings were reduced, but the fundamental issues were not addressed, nor were the other three seas implicated. This can be considered a minor punishment that serves as a great warning, which puts his mind at ease.

"Zhu Lie, the Marshal of the Heavenly River and Director of the Waterways of Penglai, neglected his duties and was lazy by nature, which led to the failure of the Heavenly River patrol and the theft of the essence of the Weak Water."

After the incident at Ruoshui, although I was dispatched to the mortal realm to provide relief and performed some minor duties, my fault lies in my negligence in guarding the area and my dereliction of duty; I cannot escape responsibility!

Therefore, he was stripped of his title of Marshal, demoted to Deputy Commander of the Heavenly River Water Conservancy, and fined his salary for a thousand years.

Furthermore, he shall be given three hundred thunder whips as a warning to others!

I urge you to deeply reflect on your actions, atone for your crimes, and perform meritorious service. If you commit any further offenses in the future, you will be punished for all your crimes and will not be let off lightly!

Even the usually kind and gentle Venus turned stern in his speech, startling all the immortals.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Lie's listless expression vanished, replaced by a pale face. He stepped forward, kowtowed, and accepted the punishment without daring to utter a single word of protest.