The Jade Emperor's originally calm state of mind was instantly stirred up like a raging storm upon hearing the words "world war." His emotions were like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, and he was completely agitated.
You must know that the Three Realms have been at peace for far too long. During this long period, he felt constrained and hindered in handling many affairs.
Sometimes, those stubborn forces and complex, intractable conflicts even ignited a burning rage within him, making him wish he could overturn the table in front of him on the spot.
However, as the supreme ruler who governs the three realms, he knows that he bears the heavy responsibility of maintaining peace and stability in the three realms and cannot allow his personal emotions to run rampant.
Furthermore, Heaven would not allow him to act recklessly, making the Jade Emperor feel quite aggrieved.
Therefore, most of the time, he could only suppress his surging emotions and appear in front of everyone in a calm and composed manner.
At that moment, when the explosive term "world war" reached his ears, it was as if a lightning bolt had flashed across the night sky, instantly igniting the fighting desire hidden deep within his heart.
An ancient war gene molecule began to awaken and spread rapidly throughout his body, like a wildfire that burned ever brighter.
He roared inwardly, "Fight! We must fight!" This war was of great significance to him, not only to win the favor of the mysterious shopkeeper, but also as a rare opportunity to train his troops.
Only through the tempering of actual combat can the heavenly soldiers and generals of the Heavenly Court continuously grow stronger and better protect this vast and boundless Three Realms.
Don't forget that even the Jade Emperor went through great tribulations. How could an emperor possibly fear war!
As the Jade Emperor made up his mind, a deafening nine-tone bell suddenly rang out in the heavenly court.
The bell tolled like rolling thunder, resounding through the heavens and echoing in every corner of the Three Realms.
The immortals everywhere raised their heads, their gazes all turning toward the direction of the Heavenly Court, their faces filled with shock.
According to custom, when the bell tolls nine times in Heaven, it signifies that a momentous event is about to occur.
Faced with such an urgent summons, these immortals and gods naturally dared not be negligent in the slightest. One by one, they used their supernatural powers and magic to rush towards the Lingxiao Palace at lightning speed.
Before long, the Lingxiao Palace was filled with numerous immortals and gods from all realms.
Among them are not only Buddhist luminaries such as the Buddha, but also various deities such as the Fengdu Emperor who governs the underworld.
Clearly, Buddha and Fengdu had already known the reason for this summons and had already made their decision on whether to participate in the war.
After all, the immense benefits of a world at large are right before one's eyes, and their allure is irresistible.
Whether it's to expand their sphere of influence or to acquire more precious resources and treasures, participating in this world war is an inevitable move for them.
The majestic Jade Emperor slowly opened his golden mouth and said, "According to the latest intelligence from the City of Myriad Realms, the evil god known as Cthulhu is stirring and attempting to launch a devastating war against the City of Myriad Realms."
The Jade Emperor's voice, like a resounding bell, echoed throughout the entire Heavenly Palace.
The gods in the hall all wore solemn expressions, for they knew the devastation and upheaval this war would bring, and that they might very well perish.
"As frequent visitors to the City of Myriad Realms, we enjoy all the conveniences and resources it provides. Now, in this time of crisis, we should shoulder our due responsibilities."
Therefore, I hereby solemnly declare that from this moment forward, our entire Nine Uncle World shall fully commence war preparedness! The Jade Emperor's gaze swept over the immortals below.
"In this war, I will not force anyone to participate, but I must remind you all of one thing—great opportunities often lie hidden in crises."
"If you can achieve great merit in this fierce battle, not only will the City of Myriad Realms be able to keep you all safe, but you will also gain unparalleled glory and rich rewards for yourselves," the Jade Emperor said earnestly.
Then, he turned to the imposing and majestic Li Jing beside him and loudly ordered, "Li Jing, as the Grand Marshal of the Heavenly Army, you bear the heavy responsibility of commanding the three armies. I hereby order you to quickly gather 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals, prepare for battle, and be the first to head to the City of Myriad Realms as the vanguard!"
Upon receiving the order, Li Jing immediately knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist and accepted the decree, saying, "This humble general accepts the decree! I will certainly not fail Your Majesty's trust!" After saying this, he turned around and strode away to begin preparations for the military expedition.
Just then, a clear and loud voice suddenly rang out: "Your Majesty, your humble servant Nezha is willing to join the army to fight against the powerful enemy!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw the dashing Nezha stepping forward.
It should be noted that Nezha has always been known as a traitor in Heaven, and his behavior is quite unruly.
Clearly, Nezha was also driven mad. The Heavenly Court was like a stagnant pool, and he was not going to let go of this interesting person who had finally come along.
As if influenced by Nezha, many immortals and gods in the Heavenly Court eagerly signed up, expressing their willingness to participate in the great battle to defend the City of Myriad Realms.
Upon seeing this, the Jade Emperor was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting such a situation to occur.
But soon, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face, and he said loudly, "Granted! Since you all have this determination, then let's fight without hesitation!"
It seems that the Heavenly Court has been suppressing its emotions for too long, and now these immortals and gods are finally releasing all that pent-up energy.
At this moment, a tense yet exciting atmosphere permeated the entire Heavenly Court. All the gods and immortals were eager to fight and ready to rush to the battlefield at a single command.
The Buddha also returned to Mount Ling and announced that all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats of Mount Ling would participate.
He also personally brought the Buddhist treasure of merit, the Nine-Rank Golden Lotus of Merit.
His purpose was simple: to use this war to gain merit to infuse the Buddhist Golden Lotus of Merit, restoring it to its original twelve grades.
The lineup mobilized by the underworld was also enormous, with the Great Emperor of Fengdu personally leading the way, followed by the Five Ghost Emperors, the Six Heavenly Ghost God Palaces, the Ten Kings of Hell, the Four Judges, the Ten Underworld Marshals, and a million underworld soldiers.
The Jade Emperor glanced at it and his lips twitched. Good heavens, they all pretend to be low-key all the time.
Now, whenever a war breaks out, they immediately bring out all their resources!
The Buddhist side is also pretending to keep a low profile, but nowadays, when faced with this situation, it starts with a million monks.
Okay, okay, so you all have starting salaries of millions, right?
The Jade Emperor also announced that he had gathered tens of millions of heavenly soldiers and generals. As the ruler of the Three Realms, how could he possibly lose face!
Various sects in the human world also sent their founders; they wouldn't miss such an opportunity.
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