Seeing the arrival of the Jade Emperor, all the immortals prepared to pay their respects.
Shui Miao immediately activated the Disc of Good and Evil Judgment, attempting to stop the immortals from bowing, aiming to break their feudal mindset of submission.
At that moment, the Disc of Good and Evil Judgment radiated brilliant lights, its ethereal image suddenly expanding. An immensely powerful mysterious force surged toward the immortals—and even the Jade Emperor.
“Shui Miao, how dare you!”
The Supreme Elder Lord was startled and immediately exerted his magical powers to resist the force emanating from Shui Miao’s Disc of Good and Evil Judgment.
“Hehe, I’ve said it before—the Disc of Good and Evil Judgment can assess all good and evil. If one’s conscience is clear, what is there to fear from judgment?” Shui Miao focused his will, channeling the strength of countless immortals and the entire Realm of Intent into the Disc of Good and Evil Judgment. Its power surged dramatically, completely disregarding the Supreme Elder Lord’s resistance, directly bearing down on the Jade Emperor. “Life is equal for all. Those who abuse power may prevail temporarily, just as with life and death—even the mightiest beings must eventually face the end. Now, the Disc of Good and Evil Judgment shall deliver a final judgment upon your moral conduct.”
Shui Miao’s voice thundered like a divine decree, shaking the heavens.
The radiant light of the Disc illuminated many immortals. Those with pure intentions remained unharmed and instead received a purifying blessing of purple fortune, entering a state of blissful serenity. Clearly, the vast majority of the immortals were virtuous.
However, the Supreme Elder Lord kept retreating, refusing to submit to the judgment of the Disc.
“…”
Sensing the overwhelming force about to engulf him, the Jade Emperor grew uneasy and urgently sent a mental command to the black-robed and white-robed men to intervene. The two exchanged glances and simultaneously unleashed their magical powers to resist the pressure from the Disc.
No one knew their true origins, but their magic managed to withstand the immense pressure of the Disc.
Seeing this, Xuankong’er and the others immediately channeled their powers into Shui Miao, further amplifying the Disc’s might.
“Hehe, interesting. Shui Miao, have you ever experienced the power of Primordial Treasures?”
A fist-sized eye suddenly emerged above the white-robed man’s head. As it blinked, it shot a beam of white light toward the Disc. Shui Miao furrowed his brow, and the Disc rotated, reflecting the beam back and striking the black-robed man.
The white beam was formidable, but Shui Miao’s treasure was even more terrifying.
“Cursed!”
The white-robed man hastily ceased his attack, and the eye-shaped treasure snapped shut.
Above the black-robed man’s head, a small, dark disc appeared. As soon as it emerged, the sky darkened, and the atmosphere grew heavy, making it hard for everyone to breathe. Yet, the Disc of Good and Evil Judgment rotated once more, unleashing several bolts of lightning several meters in diameter, piercing through the dark mist and restoring clarity to the heavens.
Not to be outdone, Shui Miao summoned a surge of blue cold fire, directing it fiercely toward the black-robed man.
Seeing the blue cold fire, the black-robed man’s expression stiffened. He quickly summoned his magic, tearing open a spatial rift to draw the fire into it.
Upon the arrival of the Jade Emperor, the celestial beings prepared to pay their respects.
Shui Miao, however, immediately activated the Wheel of Karmic Judgment, aiming to prevent the immortals from bowing and to shatter their subservient mindset towards feudal rule. Instantly, the Wheel of Karmic Judgment radiated brilliant light, its phantom form expanding abruptly, unleashing an immensely powerful and mysterious force that pressed down upon the immortals and even the Jade Emperor himself.
“Shui Miao, how dare you!”
The Supreme Lord Laozi, startled, quickly summoned his magical power to resist the force emanating from Shui Miao’s Wheel of Karmic Judgment.
“Hehe, I’ve said it before, the Wheel of Karmic Judgment can judge all good and evil. If one’s conscience is clear, why fear judgment?” Shui Miao’s thoughts shifted, fully mobilizing the power of the immortals and the entire realm of consciousness into the Wheel of Karmic Judgment. The Wheel’s might surged dramatically, completely disregarding Laozi’s resistance and directly bearing down upon the Jade Emperor. “Life is equal. Those who wield power can only prevail temporarily, just like life and death. Even the mightiest must face the end of death. Now, the Wheel of Karmic Judgment will deliver a final judgment on your moral integrity.”
Shui Miao’s voice thundered, resonating across the heavens.
The light of the Wheel of Karmic Judgment shone upon many immortals. Those with pure hearts remained unharmed, instead being bathed in a purifying aura of auspicious energy, immersing them in a state of extreme pleasure and comfort. Clearly, the majority of the immortals were virtuous.
However, the Supreme Lord Laozi retreated repeatedly, stubbornly refusing to accept the judgment of the Wheel.
Sensing the overwhelmingly powerful mysterious force about to envelop him, the Jade Emperor grew tense and quickly sent a telepathic message to the black-robed and white-robed men to act. The two men exchanged glances and suddenly joined forces, summoning their magical power to resist the Wheel’s pressure.
These two men, of unknown origin, managed to withstand the immense pressure of the Wheel.
Seeing this, Xuan Kong’er and the others immediately channeled their magical power to Shui Miao, further increasing the Wheel’s might.
“Hehe, interesting. Shui Miao, have you ever witnessed the power of a primordial treasure?”
Above the white-robed man’s head, a fist-sized eyeball suddenly appeared. With a blink, it shot a beam of white light towards the Wheel of Karmic Judgment. Shui Miao’s brow twitched, and the Wheel rotated, reflecting the white light back onto the black-robed man.
The white light was formidable, but Shui Miao’s treasure was even more terrifying.
“Damn it!”
The white-robed man quickly ceased emitting light, and the eye-shaped treasure closed.
Above the black-robed man’s head, a small black disc emerged. As it appeared, the heavens and earth darkened instantly, becoming gloomy and oppressive, making it hard for everyone to breathe. But then, the Wheel of Karmic Judgment rotated again, and several bolts of lightning several meters in diameter streaked across the sky, dispelling the darkness and restoring clarity.
Returning the favor, Shui Miao summoned a burst of blue cold flame, which surged towards the black-robed man.
Seeing the blue cold flame, the black-robed man’s face stiffened, and he quickly summoned his magical power, tearing open a spatial rift to divert the flame.
“Impressive, they can even tear open spatial rifts. It seems I underestimated them,” Shui Miao thought. The Wheel of Karmic Judgment suddenly transformed again, its light flickering as it took on the appearance of the Wheel of Reincarnation. A sacred light shone down, unstoppable, illuminating the Jade Emperor.
“The Wheel of Reincarnation!”
“It’s the Wheel of Reincarnation!”
“No wonder Shui Miao dares to challenge the heavens. He has obtained the Wheel of Reincarnation, which governs the fate of all beings in the three realms…”
“What do we do now? The Wheel of Reincarnation is invincible…”
“I think Shui Miao’s demands aren’t excessive. He just wants the heavens to share power and let everyone discuss matters together…”
“Exactly, Shui Miao is concerned for the well-being of all beings in the three realms. He practices the Dao of Feng Shui and the Dao of Nature, and is blessed by auspicious energy. How could he overthrow the heavens? His actions are indeed acceptable.”
“To be honest, I’ve long been dissatisfied with some of the heavens’ practices. The plans of the Emperor of Culture and Literature, which embody truth, goodness, and beauty, align perfectly with my ideals.”
“I feel the same. We can’t just follow blindly…”
Under the light of the Wheel of Karmic Judgment and the changing circumstances, many immortals gradually shifted their allegiance to Shui Miao. For them, Shui Miao’s proposals were harmless and even beneficial. The only ones who stood to lose were the rulers of the heavens, effectively ending the imperial system.
Surprisingly, the one who most supported Shui Miao’s ideas was the True Lord Erlang!
Erlang Shen and a group of immortals had long been dissatisfied with the heavenly system but lacked the opportunity to act. Today, that opportunity finally arrived. Previously, Erlang Shen had obtained Shui Miao’s memories and knew much, but he had kept it to himself.
Seeing many immortals change their minds, the Supreme Lord Laozi suddenly vanished.
Realizing this, the immortals felt a sudden clarity and stopped expressing their opinions. Clearly, Laozi had gone to seek reinforcements.
“Outrageous! You immortals, I have treated you well. In this time of vanquishing evil, you act without discernment. What is the meaning of this?” The Jade Emperor was furious, accusing the immortals of betraying him.
The black-robed and white-robed men, still resisting the Wheel’s pressure, managed to hold on.
Before the immortals could respond, Shui Miao suddenly laughed coldly and loudly retorted, “Jade Emperor, your status is noble, the supreme ruler, the leader of all immortals. We should follow your commands and maintain the order of the three realms under your guidance. But times have changed, and so have people’s hearts. Your ways and thoughts must also change. Otherwise, the tragedy of the demon realm defeating the ancient immortals will repeat, and all beings in the three realms will suffer. I believe you do not wish to see that.”
Pausing, Shui Miao continued, “I want to speak openly with you, hoping you will consider this carefully. Winning hearts should not rely on the peaches of immortality or the Supreme Lord Laozi’s elixirs, but on good systems, a positive atmosphere, and an environment that promotes truth, goodness, and beauty. If you could win people over with your moral integrity, the heavens would not have come to this. It’s good to correct mistakes. Why refuse to admit them? Everyone knows the truth.”
Shui Miao’s words resonated with the immortals.
Hearing this, the Jade Emperor was momentarily stunned.
Now, everyone realized that Shui Miao was not acting recklessly but genuinely considering the well-being of all beings in the three realms.
“Whew!”
Seeing the timing was right, Shui Miao suddenly retracted the Wheel of Karmic Judgment.
The black-robed and white-robed men heaved a sigh of relief, having expended much of their magical power. They quickly consumed elixirs to recover.
Seizing the moment, Shui Miao bowed to the Jade Emperor and said, “Jade Emperor, I am but a humble immortal concerned for the three realms. My actions were necessary. If you can be magnanimous and accept our suggestions to reform the order of the three realms, I am willing to offer the Wheel of Karmic Judgment and venture into the demon realm to bring it under control, ensuring eternal peace between immortals and demons. Wouldn’t that be better?”
“Good! Shui Miao, with these words, I, Xuan Kong’er, am completely convinced. In your view, all beings are equal. If the immortal realm treats the demon realm well, the demon realm will not be an enemy. Moreover, labeling beings from another realm as demons is inherently wrong. There are bad people among immortals too. If we call them demons, then the immortal realm should also be called the demon realm.” Xuan Kong’er exclaimed excitedly, venting his dissatisfaction with the heavenly rulers, which felt incredibly satisfying.
“That makes sense…”
“Indeed, the three realms were originally the home of primordial beings. It was we immortals who drove them to another realm, labeled them as demons, and relentlessly pursued and oppressed them. Upon closer examination, it was indeed our fault.”
“Yes! Immortals and demons are one family. It’s tragic that differences in ideology have turned us into enemies.”
A group of immortals discussed fervently, all agreeing with Shui Miao’s views.
Erlang Shen suddenly stepped forward and loudly declared, “Uncle, you must stop being deluded. The universe is vast, and there are many foreign races eyeing us covetously. If you do not heed this advice now, the day the three realms are taken over by outsiders, you will have no one left to listen to.”
“Your Majesty, for the sake of the three realms, please reconsider!”
“Yes, Jade Emperor, we ancient immortals have endured for so long. Do we really want the three realms to remain in chaos?”
The Southern Pole Star Lord and the Northern Dipper Star Lord also spoke up.
Li Jing remained silent, while Nezha stepped forward and bowed, saying, “Your Majesty, Shui Miao’s suggestions are not harmful. Please agree to them. He and Xuan Kong’er are both forging sages. With them, our heavenly court will create many powerful treasures. Then, not only minor foreign races but even the gods of the West can be conquered!”
Nezha’s reminder made everyone realize the immense value of Shui Miao and Xuan Kong’er.
“This… this…”
The Jade Emperor was somewhat moved but lacked a graceful way to step down.
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…”
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through, and many great sages of the immortal realm appeared, such as the Heavenly Lord of Primordial Beginning, the Heavenly Lord of Numinous Treasure, the Goddess Nüwa, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, and the leaders of various sects, along with many other immortals.
Simultaneously, golden light flashed, and the Buddha appeared, accompanied by a host of divine beings from the Western Paradise.
Seeing so many legendary figures appear, Shui Miao was utterly stunned, his mind buzzing as if he were in a dream.
“Shui Miao, let’s see how you can still be arrogant now…”
The Supreme Lord Laozi, having summoned reinforcements, looked down upon Shui Miao with a cold smile.
“The Wheel of Reincarnation!”
“This is the Wheel of Reincarnation!”
“No wonder Shui Miao dares to challenge the Celestial Court—he has obtained the Wheel of Reincarnation and controls the fate of all beings in the Three Realms…”
“This is a serious situation. We must act quickly—the Wheel of Reincarnation is insurmountable…”
“I think Shui Miao’s demands are reasonable. He only wants the Celestial Court to share power, allowing everyone to discuss matters together…”
“Exactly. Shui Miao is acting in the interests of all beings in the Three Realms. He cultivates the Dao of Feng Shui and the Dao of Nature, and is protected by the Purple Fortune. How could he possibly seek to overthrow the Celestial Court? What he proposes is entirely acceptable.”
“To be honest, I’ve long been dissatisfied with the Celestial Court’s ways. Wenchang Dijun’s vision promotes truth, goodness, and beauty—exactly what I believe in!”
“I feel the same. We must not remain indifferent to right and wrong anymore…”
Under the illumination of the Disc of Good and Evil Judgment and amidst the unfolding events, many immortals gradually changed their stance, aligning themselves with Shui Miao. To them, Shui Miao’s proposals posed no harm but offered numerous benefits. The only losers were the ruling authorities of the Celestial Court—an effective end to imperial rule.
Surprisingly, the strongest supporter of Shui Miao turned out to be Erlang Shen!
Erlang Shen and a group of immortals had long been discontented with the Celestial Court’s system, merely waiting for the right opportunity. Today, that opportunity had finally arrived. Previously, Erlang Shen had accessed Shui Miao’s memories, learning much, but had remained patient until now.
Seeing many immortals shifting their allegiance, the Supreme Elder Lord suddenly vanished.
Realizing this, the immortals immediately ceased their declarations, clearly understanding that the Supreme Elder Lord had gone to seek reinforcements.
“How could you betray me like this? I have always treated you well. In this moment of eradicating evil, how can you fail to distinguish right from wrong?” The Jade Emperor was furious, condemning the immortals for their betrayal.
The black-robed and white-robed men were still resisting the pressure from the Disc of Good and Evil Judgment, barely managing to hold their ground.
Before the immortals could respond, Shui Miao suddenly laughed coldly and loudly replied, “Your Majesty, you are the supreme ruler of the heavens, the leader of all immortals, and we should naturally obey your commands and maintain order in the Three Realms under your guidance. However, times have changed, and so have people’s hearts. Some of your methods and ideas must also change; otherwise, the tragedy of the Ancient Immortals being defeated by the Demon Realm will repeat itself, and all beings in the Three Realms will suffer. I believe this is something you do not wish to see.”
Pausing briefly, Shui Miao continued, “There are a few things I would like to say openly, hoping Your Majesty will give them serious thought. Winning people’s hearts should not rely on peaches of immortality or pills crafted by the Supreme Elder Lord, but on a good system, a positive atmosphere, and an environment that promotes truth, goodness, beauty, and virtuous behavior. If you could lead through moral integrity, I believe the Celestial Court would not have reached this point. Admitting and correcting mistakes is not a bad thing. Why refuse to acknowledge them when everyone sees the truth clearly?”
“…”
Shui Miao’s words echoed the sentiments of the immortals.
The Jade Emperor was momentarily stunned by these words.
Now, everyone finally understood—Shui Miao was not acting recklessly but was genuinely concerned for the well-being of all beings in the Three Realms.
“Hu!”
Feeling the timing was right, Shui Miao suddenly withdrew the Disc of Good and Evil Judgment.
The black-robed and white-robed men exhaled in relief, both having expended vast amounts of magical energy and immediately consuming pills to restore their strength.
Upon the arrival of the Jade Emperor, the celestial beings prepared to pay their respects.
Shui Miao immediately activated the Wheel of Judgment, aiming to prevent the immortals from bowing and to break their subservient mindset towards feudal rule.
At that moment, the Wheel of Judgment radiated brilliant light, its shadow suddenly enlarging, and a supremely powerful mystical force pressed down upon the immortals, even the Jade Emperor.
“Shui Miao, how dare you!”
The Supreme Lord Laozi was startled and quickly mobilized his magical power to counter the force emanating from Shui Miao’s Wheel of Judgment.
“Haha, I said before, the Wheel of Judgment can judge all good and evil. If one’s conscience is clear, why fear judgment?” Shui Miao’s thoughts shifted, fully channeling the power of the immortals and the entire realm into the Wheel of Judgment. Its might surged dramatically, completely ignoring the Supreme Lord Laozi’s resistance and directly bearing down on the Jade Emperor. “Life is equal. Those who manipulate power can only succeed temporarily, just like life and death. Even the strongest must face the end of death. Now, the Wheel of Judgment will deliver a final verdict on your moral integrity.”
Shui Miao’s voice thundered, shaking the heavens.
The light of the Wheel of Judgment shone upon many immortals. Those with pure hearts remained unharmed, instead being bathed in auspicious energy, all immersed in a state of extreme pleasure and comfort. Clearly, the majority of the immortals were virtuous.
However, the Supreme Lord Laozi kept retreating, stubbornly refusing to accept the judgment of the Wheel of Judgment.
“…”
Feeling the overwhelmingly powerful mystical force about to envelop him, the Jade Emperor grew nervous and quickly sent a mental message to the black-robed and white-robed men to act. The two men exchanged glances and suddenly joined forces, mobilizing their magical power to resist the suppression of the Wheel of Judgment.
These two men, of unknown origin, managed to withstand the immense pressure of the Wheel of Judgment.
Seeing this, Xuan Kong’er and the others immediately channeled their power to Shui Miao, further increasing the Wheel of Judgment’s might.
“Haha, interesting. Shui Miao, have you ever witnessed the power of a primordial treasure?”
Above the white-robed man’s head, a fist-sized eyeball suddenly appeared. As it blinked, a beam of white light shot towards the Wheel of Judgment… Shui Miao’s brow twitched, and the Wheel of Judgment rotated, reflecting the white light back onto the black-robed man.
The white light was formidable, but Shui Miao’s artifact was even more terrifying.
“Damn it!”
The white-robed man quickly stopped emitting light, and the eyeball-like artifact closed.
Above the black-robed man’s head, a small black disk emerged. As it appeared, the heavens and earth instantly darkened, becoming gloomy and oppressive, making it hard for everyone to breathe. But then, the Wheel of Judgment rotated again, and several bolts of lightning, several meters in diameter, streaked across the sky, dispelling the darkness and restoring clarity to the world.
Returning the favor, Shui Miao unleashed a burst of blue cold flame towards the black-robed man!
Seeing the blue cold flame, the black-robed man’s face stiffened, and he quickly mobilized his power to tear open a spatial rift, diverting the cold flame into it.
“Impressive, able to tear open spatial rifts. It seems I underestimated them,” Shui Miao thought. The Wheel of Judgment suddenly transformed again, its light flickering as it took on the appearance of the Wheel of Reincarnation. A sacred light shone down, unstoppable, directly illuminating the Jade Emperor…
“The Wheel of Reincarnation!”
“It’s the Wheel of Reincarnation!”
“No wonder Shui Miao dares to challenge the heavens. He has obtained the Wheel of Reincarnation, controlling the fate of all beings in the three realms…”
“What do we do now? The Wheel of Reincarnation is invincible…”
“I think Shui Miao’s demands aren’t excessive. He just wants the heavens to share power, to let everyone discuss matters together…”
“Exactly, Shui Miao is thinking of the three realms. He practices the Dao of Feng Shui and the Dao of Nature, and is blessed with auspicious energy. How could he overthrow the heavens? His actions are indeed acceptable.”
“Honestly, I’ve long been dissatisfied with some of the heavens’ practices. The plans of the Emperor of Culture and Literature, which embody truth, goodness, and beauty, align perfectly with my ideals!”
“I feel the same. We can’t just follow blindly…”
Under the illumination of the Wheel of Judgment and the changing circumstances, many immortals gradually shifted their stance, siding with Shui Miao. For them, Shui Miao’s proposals were harmless and offered many benefits. Only the rulers of the heavens stood to lose, effectively ending the imperial system.
Unexpectedly, the one who most supported Shui Miao’s ideas was Erlang Shen!
Erlang Shen and a group of immortals had long been dissatisfied with the heavenly system but lacked the opportunity. Today, that opportunity had finally arrived. Previously, Erlang Shen had obtained Shui Miao’s memories and knew much, but he had kept it hidden.
Seeing many immortals change their minds, the Supreme Lord Laozi suddenly vanished.
Realizing this, the immortals felt a sudden clarity and stopped expressing their opinions. Clearly, the Supreme Lord Laozi had gone to seek reinforcements.
“Outrageous! You immortals, I have treated you well, yet in this time of vanquishing evil, you act without reason. What is the meaning of this?” The Jade Emperor was furious, accusing the immortals of betraying him.
The black-robed and white-robed men, still resisting the suppression of the Wheel of Judgment, managed to hold their ground.
Before the immortals could respond, Shui Miao suddenly laughed coldly and loudly replied, “Jade Emperor, your status is noble, the supreme ruler, the leader of the immortals. We should follow your commands and maintain the order of the three realms under your guidance. But times have changed, and so have people’s hearts. Your ways and thoughts must also change, or else the tragedy of the demon realm defeating the ancient immortals will repeat, and all beings in the three realms will suffer. I believe you do not wish to see that.”
Pausing, Shui Miao continued, “There are a few things I wish to speak openly with you about, hoping you will consider them carefully. Winning hearts should not rely on the peaches of immortality or the Supreme Lord Laozi’s elixirs, but on good systems, a positive atmosphere, and an environment that promotes truth, goodness, and beauty. If you could lead by moral integrity, I believe the heavens would not have come to this. It’s good to correct mistakes. Why refuse to admit them? Everyone knows the truth.”
“…”
Shui Miao’s words resonated with the immortals.
Hearing this, the Jade Emperor was momentarily stunned.
Now, everyone finally understood that Shui Miao was not acting recklessly but truly considering the welfare of all beings in the three realms.
“Whoosh!”
Seeing the timing was right, Shui Miao suddenly retracted the Wheel of Judgment.
The black-robed and white-robed men heaved a sigh of relief, both having expended a great deal of power. They quickly consumed elixirs to restore their energy.
Seizing the moment, Shui Miao clasped his hands and addressed the Jade Emperor, “Jade Emperor, I am but a humble immortal concerned for the three realms. My actions were necessary. If you could be magnanimous and accept our suggestions to reorganize the three realms, I am willing to offer the Wheel of Judgment and venture into the demon realm to bring it into order, ensuring eternal peace between immortals and demons. Wouldn’t that be better?”
“Good! Shui Miao, with these words, I, Xuan Kong’er, am thoroughly convinced. In your view, all beings are equal. If the immortal realm treats the demon realm well, the demon realm will not see the immortal realm as an enemy. Moreover, labeling beings from another realm as demons is inherently wrong. There are bad people among immortals too. If we call them demons, then the immortal realm should also be called the demon realm.” Xuan Kong’er exclaimed excitedly, venting his frustrations to the rulers of the heavens, which was extremely satisfying.
“That makes sense…”
“Indeed, the three realms were originally the home of primordial beings. It was we immortals who drove them to another realm, labeled them as demons, and relentlessly pursued and oppressed them. Upon closer examination, it was indeed our fault.”
“Yes! Immortals and demons are one family. It’s tragic that differing ideologies have turned us into enemies.”
“…”
A group of immortals discussed fervently, all agreeing with Shui Miao’s views.
Erlang Shen suddenly stepped forward and declared loudly, “Uncle, you must stop being obstinate. The universe is vast, and there are many foreign races eyeing us. If you don’t heed good advice now, one day the three realms will be taken over by outsiders, and by then, no one will speak to you.”
“Jade Emperor, for the sake of the three realms, please reconsider!”
“Yes, Jade Emperor, we ancient immortals have endured for so long. Do we really want the three realms to remain in chaos?”
The Southern and Northern Star Lords also spoke up.
Li Jing remained silent, while Nezha stepped forward and clasped his hands, “Jade Emperor, Shui Miao’s suggestions are not harmful. Please agree. He and Xuan Kong’er are both forging sages. With them, our heavens can create many powerful artifacts! Then, not just small foreign races, but even the gods of the West, we can conquer them all!”
Reminded by Nezha, everyone realized the immense value of Shui Miao and Xuan Kong’er.
“This… this…”
The Jade Emperor was somewhat moved, but he couldn’t find a graceful way to step down.
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh…”
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through, and many great sages of the immortal realm appeared, such as the Heavenly Lord of the Primordial Beginning, the Heavenly Lord of Numinous Treasure, the Goddess Nüwa, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden, and the leaders of various sects, along with many other immortals…
Simultaneously, golden light flashed, and the Buddha arrived, accompanied by the divine Buddhas of the Western Paradise…
Seeing so many legendary figures appear, Shui Miao was dumbfounded, his mind buzzing as if he were in a dream!
“Shui Miao, let’s see how you can be arrogant now…”
The Supreme Lord Laozi, having brought reinforcements, looked down at Shui Miao with a cold smile.
“Bravo! Shui Miao, your words have truly convinced me. In your vision, all beings are equal. If the Immortal Realm could treat the Demon Realm with kindness, the Demon Realm would not see the Immortal Realm as an enemy. Moreover, labeling another realm’s beings as demons is itself unjust. There are wicked beings among immortals too—if anyone should be called demons, it should be the Immortal Realm.”
Xuankong’er shouted excitedly, finally expressing his long-held grievances against the rulers of the Celestial Court—a truly liberating experience.
“That’s true…”
“Come to think of it, the Three Realms were originally the homeland of the primal beings. We immortals drove them to another realm, calling them demons, and relentlessly hunted and oppressed them. Upon reflection, this was indeed our fault.”
“Indeed! Immortals and demons were once one people; merely differing in ideology should not lead to enmity. That is truly tragic!”
“…”
The immortals murmured in agreement, largely supporting Shui Miao’s views.
Suddenly, Erlang Shen stepped forward and declared loudly, “Uncle, please stop clinging to your misguided path. The universe is vast, and many alien races are eyeing us hungrily. If you refuse to heed wise counsel now, one day the Three Realms may be conquered, and no one will remain to advise you.”
“Your Majesty, for the sake of all beings in the Three Realms, please reconsider carefully!”
“Indeed! Your Majesty, we ancient immortals have endured in silence for so long. Can we afford to let the Three Realms fall into further chaos?”
Immortal Elders like the South Pole and the North Star also voiced their support.
Li Jing remained silent, while Nezha stepped forward and saluted, saying, “Your Majesty, Shui Miao’s suggestions are not harmful. Please consider accepting them. He and Xuankong’er are both Saint Forgers. With their help, how many powerful treasures could the Celestial Court forge? At that time, not only would minor alien races be no threat, but even the Western gods could be subdued!”
Reminded by Nezha, everyone finally realized the immense value of Shui Miao and Xuankong’er.
“This… well…”
The Jade Emperor was somewhat convinced but struggled to find a graceful way to back down.
“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through, and many powerful sages from the Immortal Realm appeared—figures like Lingbao Tianzun, Yuanshi Tianzun, Nüwa, Jiutian Xuanyu, and leaders of various sects arrived one after another.
At the same time, golden light flashed, and Buddha appeared, accompanied by numerous deities from the Western Paradise…
Seeing so many legendary figures appear, Shui Miao was stunned, his mind buzzing as if caught in a dream.
“Shui Miao, let’s see how arrogant you remain now…”
The Supreme Elder Lord, having summoned reinforcements, looked down at Shui Miao with a cold smile.
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