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- MWM Chapter 593
“Which heaven have those rebels reached?”
In the Jade Pool Hall, the Jade Emperor anxiously asked the soldier who had just rushed in.
The reporting soldier knelt down, trembling. “Your Majesty, they have already reached the Thirty-Third Heaven!”
“They even managed to subdue the Weak Water… keep watching and report back!”
The Jade Emperor clenched his teeth and ordered. Seeing his distress, the Queen Mother gently patted his back.
“Your Majesty, with only three heavens left before they reach us, and given the current situation, even with the Five Supreme Warriors and the remaining forty thousand heavenly soldiers defending, it’s unlikely we can stop them.
Perhaps we should retreat from the Heavenly Court for now. Once the Immortal Sect’s seclusion ends, we can request their help to deal with these rebels.”
The Jade Emperor’s departure would be a signal for others to follow; however, he was resolute.
“Even if I perish here, I will not abandon the Heavenly Court or this throne room. Otherwise, I might as well abdicate!”
The Jade Emperor’s unwavering determination left the Queen Mother and the assembled deities deeply troubled.
At that moment, another soldier entered hurriedly.
“Your Majesty, the Immortal Li Qing of Jade Spring Mountain’s Golden Mist Cave requests an audience!”
“Li Qing? The disciple of Jade Cauldron Real Man? Quickly, invite him in!”
Before the Jade Emperor could respond, the Queen Mother, eyes gleaming with hope, commanded.
“Your Majesty,” she continued, “Li Qing once easily defeated the Great Golden Crow. His strength is extraordinary. If he is willing to assist the Heavenly Court, combined with the Five Supreme Warriors, we might stand a chance.”
“Invite him in at once!” The Jade Emperor, regaining his composure, eagerly agreed.
“Disciple Li Qing of Jade Cauldron Real Man, under the tutelage of Primordial Heavenly Venerable, pays respects to Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, and all the esteemed immortals.”
Dressed in his eight-trigram robe, Leo entered the hall gracefully, greeting everyone with impeccable manners.
Having already secured the celestial pills from the Thirty-Third Heaven, Leo left a shadow clone behind as the Eclipse Demon Lord and arrived ahead of the others, resuming his guise as Li Qing.
“No need for formalities,” the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother warmly responded, their attitude a stark contrast from before.
Li Qing wasted no time and addressed the matter directly.
“I came to visit friends in the Heavenly Court today, but after passing through the Southern Heavenly Gate, I saw nothing but the bodies of heavenly soldiers. I reached the Thirty-Third Heaven to discover familiar faces behind this carnage.
Upon inquiry, I learned the reasons for their actions. I’ve temporarily halted their advance and come to discuss with Your Majesty and the Queen Mother whether we might resolve this conflict and avert a great calamity across the Three Realms.”
“You know the Yang siblings?” The Jade Emperor’s eyes narrowed.
Leo shook his head. “I do not know them personally, but I am acquainted with their sworn brothers, the Eclipse Demon Lord and the Ocean-Covering Demon Lord.”
“Li Qing, if you help the Heavenly Court and the Five Supreme Warriors defeat these rebels, I will ensure Your Majesty richly rewards you,” the Queen Mother interjected.
The Jade Emperor nodded in agreement. “Indeed, if you can resolve this crisis, you may name your reward, provided it does not contravene the heavenly laws.”
Li Qing, however, shook his head. “I fear I cannot agree to such a task. Not out of reluctance, but because the Eclipse Demon Lord is an ancient left-path cultivator with a peak Taiyi Golden Immortal’s power. Even I would struggle to subdue him alone.
The Yang siblings are all Golden Immortals, with the eldest wielding the formidable innate treasure, the Lotus Lamp. The Ocean-Covering Demon Lord is a refined lotus spirit, also at the Taiyi Golden Immortal level.
While the Five Supreme Warriors are strong, they haven’t reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal stage. If they engage, there’s only one likely outcome.”
The somber faces of the gathered deities reflected their understanding of Li Qing’s grim assessment, even the Five Supreme Warriors, borrowed from the Western Great Emperor.
“If it is as Li Qing says, we may not be their match,” admitted Sky Warrior, the leader of the Five Supreme Warriors.
Seeing this, the Queen Mother turned to Li Qing.
“Li Qing, since you know the Eclipse Demon Lord, what terms do they propose for retreat?”
“They demand the release of the eldest princess, a public apology to the Three Realms, and an amendment to the heavenly laws to permit human-divine unions.”
The Jade Emperor slammed the table, his face red with anger. “Impossible! Absolutely not! This is outrageous!”
“Calm yourself, Your Majesty,” the Queen Mother quickly interjected. After soothing him, she turned back to Li Qing.
“Is that truly the only way?”
“They proposed this initially, but understanding its impracticality, I persuaded them to make concessions. I’ve come to ascertain Your Majesty’s bottom line, to better negotiate.”
Leo’s earlier proposal was intentionally excessive, designed to prompt more concessions from the Jade Emperor.
“At most, I will cease pursuing them for attacking the Heavenly Court and remove their names from the wanted list,” the Jade Emperor eventually conceded after much deliberation.
Li Qing shook his head. “Your Majesty, that won’t suffice. Their goal is to rescue the eldest princess. Such terms are unlikely to be accepted.”
“If I release Yao Ji, where will the dignity of the Heavenly Court and my own stand?” The Jade Emperor fumed.
Li Qing pretended to ponder before responding.
“Your Majesty, perhaps we can strike a balance. I will persuade them to cease their assault and publicly apologize to you.
In return, I will speak with the eldest princess, asking her to admit to being swayed by the mortal Yang Tianyou, voluntarily accepting her punishment, and remaining in solitary reflection at Guanjiangkou.
This way, the family can reunite, and the dignity of the Heavenly Court and Your Majesty will remain intact.”
With the celestial peaches and pills in hand, Li Qing sought to conclude the affair by securing the amendment of the heavenly laws. The rest was merely for appearances.
“Would they truly agree?” The Jade Emperor hesitated, while the Queen Mother’s eyes sparkled with approval. As long as Yao Ji remained exiled, her own authority would remain unchallenged.
(End of this chapter)