"Great Celestial Venerable, disciples from the three religions have come to visit..."
Someone came to report to the Jade Emperor.
However, at this moment, without needing to report, the Jade Emperor already knew of the arrival of the disciples of the three religions, including the Grand Master Xuandu and the Antarctic Immortal.
After all, he had been keeping an eye on the situation in the prehistoric world.
It's no exaggeration to say that the Jade Emperor would know about any major disturbance in the prehistoric world immediately.
Seeing that the disciples of the Human Sect, the Chan Sect, and the Western Sect had all flocked to the Heavenly Court to escape the Shang Dynasty's military might, the Heavenly Court was suddenly filled with such a large number of people.
The Jade Emperor held this in utter contempt:
"These guys used to be so arrogant, they didn't take my Heavenly Court seriously at all!"
"Now, facing the army of the Shang Dynasty, they've become afraid and want to seek help from the Heavenly Court?"
"What a bunch of scoundrels!"
...
In his heart, the Jade Emperor cursed the disciples of the three religions.
He has always had reservations about the disciples of the three religions.
Because after the Jade Emperor was appointed as the Lord of Heaven, becoming the nominal Great Heavenly Venerable who ruled the primordial world.
The Jade Emperor was ambitious and full of vigor, eager to make a big splash.
But reality dealt the Jade Emperor a blow.
The disciples of the Human Sect, the Chan Sect, and the Western Sect did not respect him at all as the Great Celestial Venerable!
The Jade Emperor's words were like farts to the disciples of the three religions!
The Jade Emperor was furious about this, but there was nothing he could do.
After all, the three religions have a sage as their backer, so he simply can't punish them!
...
Currently, under the threat of the Shang Dynasty's army, the disciples of the three religions have come to the Heavenly Court for refuge.
After cursing the disciples of the three religions in his heart, the Jade Emperor secretly thought:
"Perhaps, I can take this opportunity to subdue the disciples of the three religions and make them serve the Heavenly Court!"
Having disciples of the three religions serve him has always been the Jade Emperor's long-cherished wish.
Previously, he had complained to Hongjun that the Heavenly Court was short-handed and wanted the twelve immortal leaders to submit to him.
Thus, the three religions discussed the matter together, which triggered the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods.
The Jade Emperor desperately wanted to take the disciples of the three sages as his own!
In the blink of an eye, countless thoughts raced through the Jade Emperor's mind.
He said calmly to his subordinates:
"Let them come and see me..."
...
Originally, the status and position of disciples of the three religions were highly respected.
Especially the Grand Master Xuandu, as the only direct disciple of Laozi, is of inestimable value.
Moreover, the Heavenly Court is currently in dire need of manpower.
Logically speaking, with so many talented people from the three religions coming together, the Jade Emperor should have personally gone to receive them.
However, knowing that the disciples of the three religions were in danger and needed his help, the Jade Emperor took the opportunity to put on airs.
His buttocks seemed rooted to the throne of the Lingxiao Palace; he sat there motionless, instructing his subordinates to tell the disciples of the three sects to come and pay their respects to him.
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Grand Master Xuandu, Immortal Antarctic, and the others thought that with so many disciples from the three religions coming, the Jade Emperor would surely greet them personally.
Unexpectedly, after the Heavenly Court general went in to report, he told them that Haotian was waiting for them in the Lingxiao Palace.
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the three religions, who were already in a bad mood, couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
Even the usually composed and stoic Grand Master Xuandu's expression darkened.
He spoke in a deep voice to the heavenly generals:
"Haotian, do you really say that?"
The heavenly generals were the Jade Emperor's confidants. They saw that the Grand Master Xuandu addressed the Jade Emperor by his given name, which was very disrespectful.
Immediately, he said with a stern face:
"The Great Celestial Venerable is the master of the Heavenly Court, ruling over the entire prehistoric world. His status is immeasurable. How can one address him by his name directly?"
"Even though you are a disciple of the Sage's Sect, you should not be so disrespectful to the Great Heavenly Venerable!"
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Grand Master Xuandu never expected that not only did Haotian look down on them, but even Haotian's subordinates dared to treat him this way.
He was so angry that his face turned black, and he almost wanted to teach this divine general a lesson.
However, Grand Master Xuandu was, after all, a direct disciple of Laozi, and his patience was first-rate.
He understood that circumstances were beyond his control.
Now, not only have the three religions lost their sages, but many of their disciples have also defected, making this the most critical moment in history.
Now, it is the three religions that need the Heavenly Court's help. Unless absolutely necessary, they cannot afford to have a conflict with the Heavenly Court!
Tolerate!
At this moment, we must be patient!
...
Grand Master Xuandu not only endured it himself.
Fearing a conflict between the other disciples of the three religions and the heavenly generals, he hurriedly sent a telepathic message to the Antarctic Immortal, Ksitigarbha, and others:
"Gentlemen, please don't be angry! Please hear me out!"
"Right now, our three religions are in dire straits, and Haotian is arrogant. I, like all of you, am extremely angry!"
"But as angry as I am, I must advise everyone not to stoop to Haotian's level for now!"
"Our most urgent and pressing task is to unite with the Heavenly Court of Haotian to deal with the Great Shang!"
"Let's settle our personal grudges after we've dealt with the matter of the Great Shang!"
"Otherwise, if we were to cause trouble with Haotian, wouldn't we become a laughingstock for the Great Shang?"
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