Journey to the West Arrives: Start by becoming an apprentice of the Tongtian Sect Leader!

Seeing that these immortals who were usually on good terms with Li Jing didn't dare to utter a single word at this moment, Nezha immediately let out a disdainful sneer.

"Heh... Don't you all usually follow Li Jing's lead?"

"What... now you don't even dare to fart?!"

"They can't even get me to dance, what a bunch of useless trash!"

Seeing that no one dared to stand up for Li Jing, Nezha twirled his Fire-Tipped Spear, a cold smile appearing on his face, and looked at Li Jing again.

The Jade Emperor, his expression inscrutable, took a sip of tea…

The movements were incredibly slow.

Slowly pick up the teacup, slowly savor it, and then slowly put the teacup back in its place...

"How dare you, Nezha! How dare you be so insolent in the Lingxiao Palace?!"

"Are you planning to wreak havoc in my Heavenly Palace?"

Upon hearing the Jade Emperor speak, Nezha knew he couldn't continue causing trouble today. He just regretted not being able to make a few more holes in Li Jing's body!

However, Nezha also understood in his heart that the fact that he could cause trouble for so long was already an extra favor from His Majesty...

Otherwise, His Majesty would probably have stopped me the moment I was about to make a move against Li Jing.

So Nezha hurriedly put away his magic weapon, his murderous aura dissipated, and he respectfully bowed to the Jade Emperor.

"Your Majesty, how dare I cause such a disturbance in the Heavenly Palace?"

"But I am truly furious!"

"This treacherous Li Jing repeatedly contradicted His Majesty in the Lingxiao Palace. On two separate occasions, he opposed everything that His Majesty proposed."

"Such a person who disobeys His Majesty should be severely punished!"

"As a loyal subject of the Heavenly Court, I, Nezha, naturally have to uphold Your Majesty's dignity. Seeing the treacherous Li Jing so provoking Your Majesty's dignity, I acted out of anger. I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness!!!"

The Jade Emperor did not speak, but instead gave Taibai Jinxing a look.

When Venus saw that look, he immediately understood. It was my turn to make my appearance!

Then, Venus waved his whisk, looking like a kind old man, and took a few steps forward with a smile.

"Oh dear~~"

"How could it come to this? How could it come to this?!"

"We are all officials in the Heavenly Court, how could things have come to this point where we are turning against each other with swords drawn?"

"Although you, the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas, are concerned about His Majesty's dignity, this action has ultimately gone too far..."

"No matter what, Li Tianwang is still a marshal of my Heavenly Court!"

"Even if King Li disrespects His Majesty, contradicts His Majesty, or provokes His Majesty..."

"But you can't hit me that hard!"

Nezha knew that Venus was speaking up for him, so he quickly bowed to Venus.

"Old Star Lord is right~"

"What happened today was Nezha's fault."

"Therefore, Nezha willingly accepted the punishment!"

Venus nodded to Nezha, then turned to look at the Jade Emperor.

"Your Majesty, the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas has already realized his mistake. In my opinion, it would be better to give him a minor punishment as a warning. What does Your Majesty think?"

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor nodded, but after nodding, he did not speak. Instead, he looked at Li Xuancang, who had been watching the show.

"Marshal Li, Nezha is now under your command. What do you think should be done to punish Nezha for what happened today?"

Originally, Li Xuancang was watching the show, especially when he saw the Jade Emperor and Taibai Jinxing completely outmaneuver Li Jing, and he was inwardly exclaiming how wonderful it was.

I didn't expect this to be related to me?

He wanted to find a way to punish Nezha.

That's easy!

Li Xuancang immediately adopted a righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor and stepped forward.

"Your Majesty!"

"Although Nezha is under my command, I will never protect my subordinates!"

"Just now, Nezha caused a great disturbance in the Lingxiao Palace in front of His Majesty. All the celestial officials of the Heavenly Court witnessed this."

"How can such a madman go unpunished?!"

"However, as Taibai Jinxingjun just said, Nezha's actions were to uphold His Majesty's dignity, so he should be given a minor punishment as a warning."

"In my opinion, it would be better to impose a three-year salary penalty as a deterrent!"

The Jade Emperor seemed very satisfied with the punishment method proposed by Li Xuancang. After pondering for a moment, he nodded.

"Hmm... Marshal Li, this method is exactly what I want."

"In that case, Nezha shall be fined three years' salary!"

But at that moment, Li Xuancang spoke again.

"Your Majesty, I haven't finished speaking yet~"

"Oh? Marshal Li, do you have any other opinions?" The Jade Emperor looked at Li Xuancang with some curiosity.

Li Xuancang cupped his hands again and spoke.

"Your Majesty, I will not favor Nezha just because he is under my command, but I still want to say something fair in this matter."

There's a saying in ancient times that goes, "It takes two to tango."

"Although Nezha just beat up Li Jing, the Four Heavenly Kings, and the Martial Virtue Star Lord, are Li Jing and the others without fault?"

"You know, Nezha was still a child!"

"Nezha is not only younger and shorter than them, but there are also fewer of them!"

"I couldn't help but ponder, were Li Tianwang and the others entirely without fault?"

"Therefore, in my opinion, since punishment is to be imposed, it should be applied equally to everyone!"

"Even Li Tianwang and his group, who outnumbered and outmatched others, were punished even more severely than Nezha!"

Li Xuancang's words almost made the Jade Emperor burst out laughing.

Suppressing a laugh, the Jade Emperor hummed in agreement, but even that hum sounded slightly distorted...

"Hmm...~~"

"Marshal Li's words do make some sense. What do you all think?"

The next moment, as if they had rehearsed it, all the disciples of the Jie Sect bowed to the Jade Emperor in unison.

"Your Majesty is wise! Marshal Li's words are reasonable!"

"Li Tianwang and his associates must be severely punished!"

"After all, it takes two to tango."

"Although the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas beat up Li Tianwang and others, was the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas really wrong?"

"I implore Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly."

At this moment, whether it was the Jade Emperor, Taibai Jinxing, or the disciples of the Jie Sect, or even Nezha, everyone was suppressing their laughter.

Sun Wukong and the group of demon kings who had just ascended to heaven all felt that something was amiss...

As for what's wrong, I can't quite put my finger on it.

Something just doesn't feel right!

The Jade Emperor seemed to have listened carefully to the opinions of his ministers, and after a moment he nodded and made the decision.

"Your words are reasonable. In that case, Nezha's salary will remain unchanged for three years."

"Li Jing, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, along with the Four Heavenly Kings and the Martial Virtue Star Lord, are sentenced to a thirty-year salary reduction! As a warning to others!!!"

Upon hearing this, all the disciples of the Jie Sect bowed once more.

"Your Majesty is wise!!!"

Meanwhile, Li Jing, who was lying on the ground, had just come to his senses. As soon as his mind cleared, he heard the words of the Jade Emperor.

Li Jing was completely bewildered by this punishment!

There was only one thought in my mind.

The Heavenly Court...

It's gone black!!!