The Jade Emperor's concerns are entirely reasonable.
After all, not long ago, the four saints—Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jieyin Daoren, and Zhunti Daoren—had just perished.
Moreover, the people who killed them were Tongtian, Nuwa, and others from the Shang Dynasty.
If they can't even defeat a few strong individuals from the Shang Dynasty, how can they possibly stop the Shang Dynasty's army that is about to conquer the heavens?
...
Zixiao Palace.
Hongjun Laozu was very displeased when he heard the Jade Emperor's doubtful words.
It seems that the Jade Emperor is doubting the power of the four: Taishang, Yuanshi, Jieyin, and Zhunti.
But in the eyes of Hongjun Laozu, the Jade Emperor was questioning him!
After all, it was he who was sending the Four Supreme Saints to support the Jade Emperor.
Moreover, he confidently asserted that they could thwart Di Xin's campaign against Heaven.
Hongjun Laozu was already in a bad mood.
The Jade Emperor's questioning words were like adding fuel to the fire, making the anger in Hongjun's heart burn even more fiercely!
With a stern face, he said to the Jade Emperor:
"Haotian, are you questioning me?"
...
Upon hearing the displeased words of Hongjun Laozu, the Jade Emperor couldn't help but shudder.
He was once a disciple of Hongjun Laozu.
The Jade Emperor had followed Hongjun Laozu for a long time and knew Hongjun Laozu's temperament very well.
From this single sentence from Hongjun Laozu, the Jade Emperor was able to glean many insights.
'Oh no! I've offended Hongjun!'
'The Hongjun of today is no longer the shrewd and calculating man who never showed his emotions!'
'The series of defeats has thrown him off balance, and he may be on the verge of exploding!'
'Right now, my situation is extremely dire. Hongjun is my only reliable backer, and I absolutely cannot afford to offend him!'
The Jade Emperor is a wise man.
Seeing that Hongjun Laozu was angry, his thoughts raced like lightning.
...
In an instant, the Jade Emperor had an idea.
He appeared extremely terrified and said to Hongjun Laozu:
"Dao Ancestor, your disciple has the utmost respect for you, how could I possibly question you?"
"It was only because I was too anxious in the face of the Great Shang's army that was attacking the heavens, and also because I am dull-witted and cannot understand how the Four Supreme Saints could break the deadlock, that I said what I just said. Please do not be angry because of this, Dao Ancestor."
After hearing the Jade Emperor's trembling explanation, Hongjun Laozu felt somewhat better.
He said to the Jade Emperor:
"Haotian, considering that you had a valid reason, I will not hold it against you."
"I'm telling you, since I said that the Supreme One and the others can help you thwart the Great Shang's so-called Heaven-Slaying Army, they definitely can!"
"Alright, this is urgent. You should stabilize the Heavenly Court first. I will resurrect the four Supreme Lords and send them over to help you!"
...
After Hongjun Laozu finished speaking, he immediately cut off the contact.
The Lingxiao Palace.
The Jade Emperor's expression changed, and he was very unsettled.
He never expected that his attempt to contact Hongjun Patriarch for help would result in such an outcome!
After exchanging only a few words, Hongjun Laozu stopped paying attention to him!
Could it be that I really have to rely on Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jieyin Daoren, and Zhunti Daoren, four guys who had died once at the hands of the Shang Dynasty, to save the Heavenly Court?
Are they reliable or not?
The Jade Emperor was unsure.
Unfortunately, even though he was uncertain, there was nothing he could do at the moment. He could only choose to believe in Hongjun Laozu and the Four Supreme Saints!
After all, he had no one else to turn to for help except for Hongjun Laozu.
The Jade Emperor could only brainwash himself in his mind that the Four Supreme Saints, after being resurrected by Hongjun, were different from before. They had powerful trump cards that could successfully help him overcome the crisis!
...
Like Ah Q, I brainwashed myself.
The Jade Emperor's anxious mood eased slightly.
"call......"
He took a deep breath and swept his powerful divine sense across the Heavenly Court to check its current state.
He saw the terrified and uneasy gods in the Heavenly Court.
The Jade Emperor understood that he had to step forward and do something to stabilize the situation in Heaven.
At the very least, the gods of Heaven must work together to support the Zhou Tian Star Array and hold out until the reinforcements from Hongjun Laozu arrive!
...
Immediately.
Without hesitation, the Jade Emperor immediately took action.
He unleashed his divine power, spreading it throughout the entire Heavenly Court, and loudly proclaimed to all the celestial beings and gods:
"My dear ministers, there is no need to panic. I have just received a message from Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the will of Heaven!"
"The Heavenly Court is the supreme institution that represents the Heavenly Dao and governs the primordial world. Now, Emperor Xin is so audacious as to form a so-called Heaven-slaying army to come and deal with our Heavenly Court. He is completely defying the Heavenly Dao!"
"Heaven's will is on our side. Those wicked villains who defy Heaven will be punished by Heaven and die without a burial place!"
...
The Jade Emperor, under the guise of the Heavenly Way, appeased the gods of Heaven.
Inside the Purple Cloud Palace.
After Hongjun Laozu severed his connection with the Jade Emperor.
His thoughts sank into the origin of the Heavenly Dao, informing it that he wanted to resurrect Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jieyin Daoren, and Zhunti Daoren.
The Way of Heaven has no personal will of its own.
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