Chapter 1307: Chapter 1305: Jade Emperor, Issue an Edict of Self-Accusation!
“Hahaha…”
Although the Jade Emperor made his promise with his own mouth, upon hearing it, Jiang Liu suddenly burst into laughter, as if he heard a very amusing joke.
With Jiang Liu’s laughter, naturally, everyone’s gaze in the Lingxiao Hall also fell on Jiang Liu, showing expressions of surprise, not understanding why he was laughing.
“Merit Buddha, why are you laughing?”
The Jade Emperor’s gaze landed on Jiang Liu, asking, as Jiang Liu’s laughter seemed to mock him.
“I am laughing at Your Majesty the Jade Emperor. You, as the ruler of the Three Realms, act so shamelessly!” Jiang Liu spoke, his words giving the Jade Emperor no face at all.
“Impudent! Merit Buddha, how dare you be so disrespectful to the honor of the Jade Emperor!” Unable to hold back after Jiang Liu’s words fell, a Divine General stepped forward and reproached him.
“Could it be? Are my words incorrect?” Jiang Liu glanced at the Divine General, then looked around at all the immortals in the Lingxiao Hall…
Finally, Jiang Liu’s gaze fell on the Jade Emperor’s expression, his lips curled with a mocking smile: “It was your fault, and the Jade Emperor merely acknowledges the mistake with words. But what about the Dragon King of Jing River? He directly lost his life! How can this be convincing? Is this the magnanimity of the Jade Emperor as master of the Three Realms?”
At this point, Jiang Liu paused slightly and continued, “Now, everyone knows that the death of Jing River Dragon King is related to you, Jade Emperor. Yet, you only make a verbal promise to investigate thoroughly?”
“Once the investigation is clear, how will you bring justice to Jing River Dragon King? He is already deceased, turned into a wandering ghost; how can you compensate him? Most importantly, you, Jade Emperor, who admitted the mistake, what is your self-punishment?”
“You haven’t mentioned any of these, so your so-called admission of error is a joke, and your claim to investigate thoroughly is merely an excuse…”
Indeed, in the Lingxiao Hall, Jiang Liu’s words were outspoken.
Yet, his words were logical, leaving people with no grounds to refute.
Indeed, the Jade Emperor admitted his mistake, yet he did not say how he would punish himself!
Investigating the truth? What will happen after the investigation? The Jade Emperor hasn’t said either!
At this point, Jiang Liu paused slightly, giving time for the immortals present to digest, and then continued speaking: “Since the Jade Emperor never said these things, could it be that the investigation is just to appease our pilgrimage team, while delaying the matter indefinitely?”
“If the Jade Emperor does not have a sincere intention to investigate the truth, can I think that you are intentionally delaying time, to cover up the true facts?”
With Jiang Liu’s words falling, all the immortals present focused their gaze on the Jade Emperor.
Initially, everyone already suspected the Jade Emperor might have played a dishonorable role in the death of Jing River Dragon King.
Now, Jiang Liu’s analysis seems to reinforce this suspicion.
Is the Jade Emperor really planning to delay the investigation, while saying he will seek the truth?
“Impudent! This is Heavenly Court business, Xuanzang, you have no place to intervene!” Having lost face under Jiang Liu’s hand multiple times, and today, in front of so many immortals, Jiang Liu again showed no respect, the Jade Emperor became furious and pounded the table.
“Hehehe, Jade Emperor Old Man, did my master hit the nail on the head, and now you’re ashamed and enraged?”
Seeing the Jade Emperor’s angry and furious look, Sun Wukong showed no sign of fear, laughed directly, and spoke to the Jade Emperor.
“Amitabha, originally I was indeed reluctant to interfere in Heavenly Court matters, but this issue affects our Journey to the West Pilgrimage Team. Xiaobai personally requested me to advocate for justice, so I had no choice but to confront you, Jade Emperor!” Jiang Liu waved Sun Wukong away, then stared directly at the Jade Emperor and spoke.
At this point, Jiang Liu paused slightly, then continued, “If you, Jade Emperor, act righteously, you merely need to provide evidence to prove you had nothing to do with this!”
“But your attitude towards handling this matter makes me doubt your intentions!”
Slap in the face!
Jiang Liu’s words were indeed a slap in the face, saying the Jade Emperor acts unrighteously, heightens and not straight, completely publicly giving Jade Emperor a few slaps.
Seeing the Jade Emperor’s eyes filled with anger, Jiang Liu seemed to feel that he hadn’t provoked the Jade Emperor enough, and continued, “Furthermore, claiming to be the master of the Three Realms, Jade Emperor, your conduct should persuade people heartily. Look at you now, wrathful and shouting; is it possible that you rule the Three Realms with a loud voice?”
Silence, as Jiang Liu laughed and spoke, his words plunged the entire Lingxiao Hall into dead silence.
Everyone looked at Jiang Liu in shock, scarcely believing their ears. Is there really someone daring to speak to the Jade Emperor like this?
The high and mighty Jade Emperor, seemingly not taken seriously at all!
“Terrifying! Sandalwood Merit Buddha usually humble and courteous. Hard to imagine, truly when angry, he is so sharp!”
“Indeed, though Xuanzang’s name for compassion resonates throughout the Three Realms and Six Paths, his raucous and vengeful reputation is equally renowned. Today, I clearly witnessed it!”
“Even when facing the Great Jade Emperor, the Merit Buddha shows no respect, so naturally, he would show less respect when meeting others, wouldn’t he? It turns out that what makes Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, obedient must not be his master’s identity, but his own capabilities and aura?”
Watching Jiang Liu in the Lingxiao Hall, daring to question and even sneer at the Jade Emperor in front of countless Immortal Gods, the immortals in the Lingxiao Hall were all shocked, secretly lamenting in their hearts.
On one hand, indeed, they had not seen anyone dare to speak to the Jade Emperor this way.
On the other hand, most immortals indeed had not seen this side of Jiang Liu.
Jiang Liu seriously stared at the Jade Emperor, his eyes not showing any sign of retreat.
Indeed, until today, he and the Jade Emperor have practically torn apart all pretense, so there’s no need to maintain superficial relations, and naturally, there’s no need for so many courtesies in speaking.
Moreover, even if it really comes to a fight, though unable to defeat the Jade Emperor, Jiang Liu still has some capability to protect himself.
Thus, if he doesn’t wish to show the Jade Emperor any respect, he entirely doesn’t need to.
After all, why has he come today?
Jiang Liu has never considered showing the Jade Emperor any respect.
Anger, this moment the anger in the Jade Emperor’s heart is naturally unspeakable, his eyes almost spouting fire, seriously staring at Jiang Liu.
Yet, despite his anger, the Jade Emperor didn’t know how to handle this.
Acts of aggression? With Jiang Liu’s Witch-Slaying Sword and Green Lotus Treasured Flag, the Jade Emperor isn’t confident he could defeat him.
Can the Jade Emperor’s gaze kill? Perhaps!
But, it’s absolutely insufficient to kill him just by a gaze.
Therefore, under the furious gaze of the Jade Emperor, Jiang Liu remains calm, showing no sign of retreat.
“Alas…”
Seeing the stalemate in the situation, the Jade Emperor seems caught in a dilemma, the Golden Star of Venus sighed inwardly beside him, then stepped forward, slightly cupping his hands towards Jiang Liu, saying: “Merit Buddha, as you’ve stated, how should His Majesty decide for you to be satisfied?”
“It’s simple, not long ago the Jade Emperor revived the Empress, so revitalizing the Dragon King of Jing River should not be difficult. Since there needs to be compensation for the Dragon King, I hope the Jade Emperor can resurrect him!” Jiang Liu said, stating his requirement!
“This is impossible!” Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor’s expression changed, firmly rejecting.
Though to the Jade Emperor, as long as the soul of the Dragon King is present, a simple Soul-Returning Pill can resurrect him, just like when the Little White Dragon died, so long as the soul was retrieved from Ksitigarbha, resurrection wasn’t challenging.
However, to the Jade Emperor, if he genuinely resurrects the Dragon King, wouldn’t his presence constantly remind everyone of his own mistakes and blemishes?
“Merit Buddha, this request can be discussed further. Is it your only demand?”
Yet, the Golden Star of Venus, in a mediator’s stance, approached Jiang Liu, his face adorned with a cordial smile, asking.
“Of course not!”
Hearing this, Jiang Liu resolutely shook his head and said, “That was merely compensation for the Dragon King. Now, let’s discuss how the Jade Emperor should self-punish for his error!”
“Xuanzang, you mustn’t push your luck!”
As the ruler of the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor feels that publicly admitting a mistake is already a significant concession. Yet, Jiang Liu demands self-punishment?
However, instead of rushing to reply to the Jade Emperor’s words, Jiang Liu says, “Our demands are not high, just hope the Jade Emperor can proclaim, announcing to the world, acknowledging his own mistakes! Like issuing an Edict of Self-Accusation?”
Hiss!
Jiang Liu’s words made the Immortal Gods in Lingxiao Hall involuntarily take a sharp breath.
Edict of Self-Accusation? Is that issued casually? Truly announcing to everyone, frankly admitting his mistakes!
Once issued, even for the mortal Emperor, it greatly affects his prestige, let alone the Jade Emperor, ruler of the Three Realms.
The higher the status, the more reluctant they are to admit mistakes easily.
“Alright, the monk has only these two points for now, yet has not thought of anything else!”
(PS: It seems like it’s been a long time since there’s been an explosion? The house is bought, with a monthly mortgage of 13,600, feeling pitifully, I must strive to write, strive to explode, hope brothers and sisters will support me, prepare your Starting Coins, an explosion in a few days…)