Chapter 1051: Chapter 319: The Arrogant Guangcheng - 4
However, at that time, Emperor Jun was evidently not as powerful as he is now.
The Primordial Empress was exceedingly proud and naturally dismissed him, choosing instead the Primordial Fire God Yinghuo.
For this, Emperor Jun was melancholic for quite some time.
Unexpectedly, in this lifetime, he encountered Jie once more.
He nodded slightly towards Jie, as a form of greeting.
Jie was slightly taken aback but nodded in return.
Yet, he was somewhat astonished in his heart, not expecting this Ancient Heavenly Emperor to greet him.
"He is a friend of Sun Wukong, and the Primordial Empress also stands on Sun Wukong’s side, making them our enemies."
The Tenth Son of the Golden Crow said.
He reminded his father not to overlook their stance due to emotional reasons.
Though unaware that his father had pursued the Primordial Empress, seeing the unusual look on his father’s face when mentioning her, the Tenth Son of the Golden Crow clearly understood.
Emperor Jun smiled faintly and said nothing.
The Tenth Son of the Golden Crow, worried about upsetting his father, dared not say more.
The earlier words spoken were already sufficient.
Xihe said with a smile, "This Sun Wukong is truly extraordinary, surrounded by geniuses and strong beings, but today he will be killed by my son. No matter how outstanding he is, it all will amount to nothing in the end."
Buzz.
The void trembled slightly, and all Immortals, Buddhas, Gods, and Demons saluted.
An old man appeared riding a Green Ox, with purple aura spreading across three thousand miles.
He emanated a mysterious and profound Dao Rhyme, appearing as if he was the embodiment of the Dao.
The Daoist Ancestor Lord Li.
Even Emperor Jun’s expression turned a bit solemn, as whenever he felt he was sufficiently dominant, meeting the Three Pure Ones still exerted immense pressure on him.
"Greetings, Daoist Ancestor."
"Greetings, Lord Taishang."
The Immortals, Buddhas, Ancient Gods, and Devils saluted.
Lord Taishang slightly nodded, and only then did everyone stand firm.
Emperor Jun couldn’t help but feel envious.
He understood clearly that the influence of the Three Pure Ones in the Three Realms was something neither he nor others could compare with.
Not to mention, the mere acknowledgment of the Three Pure Ones by the strong of the Three Realms was completely different.
When he appeared, although many eyes looked upon him with reverence.
But that was all there was.
The strong of the Three Realms revered the Three Pure Ones with a kind of heartfelt affirmation.
As for Emperor Jun, it was merely fear of his power.
"Old Lord, I didn’t expect you to come too. Does such a trivial matter require the presence of your esteemed Three Pure Ones?"
Emperor Jun spoke, his expression somewhat disdainful.
Lord Taishang smiled faintly, and said, "Sun Wukong is a sworn brother of mine. I was merely worried about him being secretly dealt with, so I appeared. I have no intentions of bullying the weak. No matter how incapable, I would not use a position of power to kill a junior."
Emperor Jun’s eyes slightly cooled, understanding what Lord Taishang implied.
This was expressing dissatisfaction with his previous actions against Sun Wukong.
Emperor Jun chuckled faintly and said, "High principles, but unfortunately, the actions don’t match the words. Your maneuvering against us in the past, wasn’t that just bullying the weak?"
Lord Taishang remained calm, responding to Emperor Jun’s question with a slight smile, "Just fulfilling the path of heaven."
Flames of anger sparked in Emperor Jun’s eyes, almost desiring to eat Lord Taishang alive.
Fulfilling the path of heaven? Nonsense.
He was the Heavenly Emperor, back then he was the heaven.
The order of the Three Realms was set by Emperor Jun. How could Lord Taishang’s actions against him be fulfilling the path of heaven?
"Heh."
With a sneer, Emperor Jun said, "When the Old Lord fulfilled the path of heaven in my era, who was considered heaven?"
"Naturally you, but when heaven has no way, living beings can naturally slay it."
Lord Taishang spoke calmly.
Emperor Jun said nothing, but the cold voice of the Eastern Emperor Tai Yi came from beside him.
"So the heavenly path is merely at your Taishang’s lips, you say fulfilling the heavenly path is fulfilling it, you say heaven is lawless, it’s lawless. Heh, you’re saying you’re the master of the world."
Lord Taishang clasped his hands together silently.
But Emperor Jun and Eastern Emperor Tai Yi felt the Old Lord had acquiesced.
"Insolent, how dare you disrespect the Daoist Ancestor?"
A strong figure rebuked, glaring at Emperor Jun.
A Great Immortal clad in a Daoist Robe appeared, evidently of the Supreme rank.
He emitted a formidable aura, his eyes stern and fixed on Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, brimming with killing intent.
"A mere junior daring to speak thus to the Eastern Emperor, seeking death."
The Senior Commander-in-Chief spoke coldly, intent on annihilating the intruder.
"Guangcheng Zi, step back."
Lord Taishang spoke, revealing the identity of the intruder.
Guangcheng Zi, a figure from the Xuanyuan era, one of the distinguished immortals of the Daoist Sect.
"Zhuangzi·Zai You Chapter" records the incident of "Yellow Emperor asking the Dao from Guangcheng Zi". (Note: This is mentioned to avoid criticism for using characters from Divine Enthronement and Honghuang genre)
This moment marks the first appearance of this Daoist powerhouse in later generations.
Guangcheng Zi’s gaze was icy as he glanced at Eastern Emperor Tai Yi, then stepped back.
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi’s expression was cold, his eyes filled with murderous intent towards Guangcheng Zi.
Lord Taishang smiled faintly and said, "Tai Yi, you must not harbor thoughts of killing my disciple. Offending my disciple might be problematic for you."
He was confident, and had a strong belief in Guangcheng Zi’s strength.
Lord Taishang was not worried that Eastern Emperor Tai Yi would kill Guangcheng Zi but was reminding him not to provoke Guangcheng Zi.
"Heh, Old Lord, you’re too arrogant."
Eastern Emperor Tai Yi coldly laughed.
Guangcheng Zi snorted coldly, his eyes sharp, filled with killing intent, glaring at Eastern Emperor Tai Yi.