Chapter 317 - 317 194 Trusting Ziwei's Character_2

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317: Chapter 194 Trusting Ziwei’s Character_2 317: Chapter 194 Trusting Ziwei’s Character_2 Many deities who had not yet pledged allegiance to the Ziwei Emperor were compelled to make a choice. If they believed that siding with any of the other three of the Four Heavenly Kings would render the Great Emperor Ziwei powerless against them, then that would indeed be a real problem, By that time, the power of Gou Chen and his allies would grow, and the immortals between heaven and earth would lose faith in the Ziwei Heavenly Court. Thinking about such a possibility, they all found it extremely frightening and absolutely unacceptable. “Therefore, we must now set an example. Even if they side with the other three, they will be executed just the same, and Puhua Heavenly Venerate serves as a warning,” Yang Jian stated. “To kill the chicken to scare the monkey,” Sa Shoujian nodded in agreement. As a result, he was kicked out. Sun Wukong’s gaze was unfriendly as he stared at Sa Shoujian, his look so menacing it was as if he wanted to devour him alive. Only then did Sa Shoujian realize he had misspoken, and he quickly apologized. Sun Wukong snorted coldly and paid him no heed. Sa Shoujian talked about killing the chicken to scare the monkey as if the monkey wasn’t right there in front of him. He really didn’t take him seriously at all. Seeing this, the others could not help but laugh. They too realized that Sa Shoujian’s words were inappropriate. The Great Emperor Ziwei spoke in a grave tone, “In that case, I wonder who the Judicial Deity thinks would be the best choice to carry out this task?” “The Dragon Clan,” Yang Jian said solemnly. Ao Zhan also spoke, “Ao Zhan is willing to lead the Dragon Clan to execute the traitorous Puhua Heavenly Venerate.” Seeing that Ao Zhan shared this view, the Great Emperor Ziwei weighed the options, his gaze flickering briefly towards Sun Wukong. Sun Wukong gave a slight nod, signaling his agreement. It was then that the Great Emperor Ziwei decreed, “In that case, I will approve the proposal of the Judicial Deity. Let the Dragon Clan take action, seek out the traitorous Puhua Heavenly Venerate, and execute the culprit.” “This servant accepts the command,” Ao Zhan immediately responded. Afterward, he left at once. “My esteemed officials, is there anything else?” The Great Emperor Ziwei inquired. Upon hearing the Great Emperor Ziwei’s words, the immortal officials realized that he was no longer interested in speaking with them. Without hesitation, they bid farewell to the Great Emperor Ziwei and withdrew. Yang Jian, Sun Wukong, Taibai, and Tianpeng were left behind. Even Sa Shoujian withdrew at this point. He was well aware that, although he was still valued in the Ziwei Heavenly Court, he had not entered its most inner circle. Moreover, the trust the Great Emperor Ziwei placed in him was not particularly strong. For the time being, he could not be part of that inner circle of few. The core of the Ziwei Heavenly Court consisted only of individuals like Sun Wukong. While Sun Wukong held a titular position in the Ziwei Heavenly Court without any real power, everyone was aware that he was the one person who should not be trifled with. The title of Emperor is known to all. What mattered most was that Sun Wukong did not hold an official position, thus he had no restraints and could act freely. He was not one to abuse his power; as long as he was not provoked, Wukong would not engage in any kind of unreasonable behavior. “What do you think, will the Dragon Clan be successful this time?” the Great Emperor Ziwei asked. He descended from his imperial throne, seeming more like a friend than a ruler to those around him. “The Thunderous Heavenly Venerate must be executed. Otherwise, others will follow his example in the future. Your Majesty, reasserting divine authority over the entire Three Realms will become immensely more difficult, and it could indirectly augment the power of the other three of the Four Heavenly Kings,” Yang Jian declared in a low voice. He hesitated for a moment, then added, “It may seem hasty, but these are extraordinary times. If the Jade Emperor were indeed dead, Your Majesty could proceed more gradually, but since he is still alive, should he return and issue a call to action, even his past errors that caused turmoil throughout the Three Realms could be overlooked by many immortals if he takes a conciliatory stance. By then, his power might surpass that of Your Majesty.” “I agree with my brother’s words. Thus, the Thunderous Heavenly Venerate must be executed this battle,” Sun Wukong’s eyes gleamed with determination. “Is there a foolproof plan, one that ensures the demise of Puhua Heavenly Venerate?” Yang Jian smiled faintly, keeping silent. Sun Wukong said, “Simple, take matters into your own hands.” The Great Emperor Ziwei was taken aback. Take action personally? Hadn’t they just agreed to let the Dragon Clan take action instead? Now Wukong was suggesting that he should act personally, which left the Great Emperor Ziwei somewhat puzzled. With a smile on his face, Sun Wukong explained, “The reason why we have allowed the Dragon Clan to act and stopped Your Majesty from doing so is to signal to the Longevity Great Emperor that only the Dragon Clan is going to eliminate the Thunderous Heavenly Venerate this time. Your Majesty, on the other hand, can remain hidden in the shadows, take advantage of the Dragon Clan drawing his attention, and then strike a critical blow to execute the Thunderous Heavenly Venerate at the crucial moment.” The Great Emperor Ziwei was stunned for a moment. He hadn’t expected Sun Wukong to come up with such a strategy. But by doing so, he would surely be criticized. After all, such a tactic did seem rather underhanded. “Do you find it inappropriate, Your Majesty?” Sun Wukong asked with a smile. The Great Emperor Ziwei replied with a wry smile, “Such a method seems overly devious. I am the supreme Heavenly Venerate of the Three Realms after all. If I resort to these types of tactics, how will people view me?” “Your Majesty, Yang Jian actually thinks the Great Sage’s idea is excellent. With Your Majesty concealed and striking at the critical moment, not only will it signal to those immortals that Your Majesty is no naive ruler, it will demonstrate Your Majesty’s determination to reclaim the divine rights and display your formidable power to deter other immortal gods. It’s genuinely a multifaceted strategy,” Yang Jian declared in a firm voice.

Chapter 317 - 317 194 Trusting Ziwei's Character_2

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