Chapter 1205: Chapter 1203: Supreme Elder Lord Intervenes

The all-or-nothing skill, when combined with Jiang Liu’s recovery skill or a healing potion, is indeed a bug-like ability.

Seeing Jiang Liu use the all-or-nothing skill against himself while popping potions, the Jade Emperor’s mentality was somewhat shattered.

But he was helpless!

Could it be? Today I might also end up like Yaoji? Wasting a life here?

Is this Immeasurable Kalpa really so terrifying? As the ruler of the Three Realms, with great destiny protecting me, is it still hard to protect myself?

Without much more to say, Jiang Liu raised his hand, pretending to perform a suicidal act against himself, but in reality, the all-or-nothing skill was being thrown out again.

“Prompt: Skill use failed!”

However, at this moment, suddenly a system prompt appeared in front of Jiang Liu.

“What’s the situation?” Having just performed several consecutive casts without a hitch, suddenly it failed?

“Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable!” However, at this moment, suddenly, an aged voice sounded, and at the same time, a figure wearing a Taoist robe appeared beside the Jade Emperor.

Looking at the figure that walked out, Jiang Liu’s eyebrows slightly frowned, understanding in his heart why his all-or-nothing skill had failed.

So it was the Supreme Elder Lord who appeared and intervened in my skill?

“Xuanzang, it’s been a long time…” After declaring a title, the Supreme Elder Lord looked at Jiang Liu and greeted him.

“I have seen the Elder Lord!” Although his heart was heavy, Jiang Liu remained humble and respectful upon seeing the Supreme Elder Lord appear.

Acting as ruthless as anyone when starting a fight, using an all-or-nothing ability as if life didn’t matter, yet when speaking, he was humble and respectful.

“Xuanzang, after all, the Jade Emperor is the ruler of the Three Realms, and you are burdened with the important mission of the Journey to the West. The lives of both of you are of utmost importance; how could it be so frivolous?” The Supreme Elder Lord spoke to Jiang Liu.

“It was my mistake! But if the Imperial Elder Brother and Gaoyang were to act, how could I stand by and do nothing?”

Seeing the Supreme Elder Lord appear and intervene, Jiang Liu knew that this battle could not continue, so he readily admitted his fault.

“Your Majesty…” Jiang Liu’s attitude in admitting fault was quite good, and his words were reasonable. The Supreme Elder Lord turned his head to look at the Jade Emperor and said, “What Xuanzang said is not without reason. Since that mortal committed such rebellious acts, why not lightly punish him by confining him to his home for three years, demonstrating Your Majesty’s benevolence?”

Listening to the Supreme Elder Lord’s words, suggesting to confine the Young Master of the County Magistrate for ten years? Wouldn’t this restore some dignity to the Jade Emperor?

Jiang Liu opened his mouth, wanting to object, but the words wouldn’t come out.

The Supreme Elder Lord had appeared, and he, at level 98, was clearly biased toward the Jade Emperor. If the fight continued, unless I brought out the Tai Chi Diagram, I would surely lose.

Similarly, upon hearing the Supreme Elder Lord’s words, the Jade Emperor’s brow slightly furrowed.

In his view, merely confining the mortal for ten years would still be a disgrace, right?

But upon reflection, today’s battle technically counted as a loss for me; being able to regain some face meant knowing when to stop.

“In that case, let’s do as the Elder Lord says!” Although somewhat dissatisfied, since his skills were not as good as others, the Jade Emperor had no choice but to nod and agree.

With the Jade Emperor’s agreement, this conflict naturally came to an end.

After leaving the Void Realm, the Jade Emperor returned directly to the Heavenly Court, and those Heavenly Soldiers and Generals who had stayed in Fengxian County received corresponding orders to return to their duties.

“Thank you, Holy Monk, for your rescue, thank you…”

As Jiang Liu and Gaoyang also returned from the Void Realm, the Prefectural Governor’s family hurriedly knelt before Jiang Liu in deep gratitude.

“Amitabha, County Magistrate, though I have contributed, it was mainly the Emperor who intervened!” Jiang Liu said humbly and respectfully, not taking full credit for himself.

“Of course, thank His Majesty for stepping in!” Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, the Prefectural Governor’s family turned around and bowed to Li Shimin.

Although Li Shimin was the Emperor of Great Tang, not of their country, his possession of the Kongdong Seal made it fitting for all within the Human Clan to pay respect to him.

“With the Kongdong Seal in hand, it is my duty to protect the Human Clan!” Li Shimin had adapted quite well to his new role as the Clan Leader of the Human Clan, waving his hand for the Prefectural Governor’s family to rise.

Then, Li Shimin looked at Jiang Liu and Gaoyang with eyes full of amazement, saying, “You fought the Jade Emperor and won?”

Yes, only by defeating the Jade Emperor would so many Heavenly Soldiers and Generals in the sky retreat, right?

This left Li Shimin awestruck.

In those years when we were in Chang’an City, faced with the schemes of the Buddhist Sect, everyone was powerless to resist, leaving Gaoyang as a hostage, while Jiang Liu could only obey the arrangements and embark on the journey to the Western Heaven for scriptures…

Who would have thought, within less than ten years, the two of them could actually defeat the Jade Emperor together?

“Your Majesty, Gaoyang and I originally had hope of victory, but the Supreme Elder Lord suddenly appeared and stopped the battle!” Hearing this, Jiang Liu did not intend to explain in detail and only summarized the situation briefly.

Upon saying this, Jiang Liu paused slightly, then looked at the Young Master of the County Magistrate beside him, and said, “His death sentence can be forgiven, but he cannot escape punishment. From this day forward, he is confined for ten years and not allowed to leave the residence, a minor punishment for a major warning!”

“What? I still have to be confined for ten years?!”

The Young Master of the County Magistrate, only fourteen or fifteen years old, was in his youthful and lively phase. Upon hearing that he would be confined for ten years, his face fell.

Having seen Jiang Liu and Gaoyang return and the retreat of the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, he thought that this matter had ended. Unexpectedly, he still couldn’t escape punishment?

“Son, you’ve offended the Jade Emperor, and getting away with only a ten-year confinement is already extremely lenient…” Hearing his son’s words, the County Magistrate sighed deeply, feeling both angry and helpless.

“Yes! This is already a lenient treatment, don’t be unreasonable!” Even the County Magistrate’s Wife beside him did not refute this point at this time.

To keep his life and only be confined for ten years, that is already a blessing amid misfortune.

After all, having offended the Jade Emperor, with the arrival of the Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, and even the Jade Emperor appearing personally, to still preserve his life, what is there to be dissatisfied with?

“Alright, I got it!” Sighing, the Young Master of the County Magistrate, who wasn’t one to not understand the severity of the matter, knew well that reaching this point was already extremely precious, nodded helplessly, and said no more.

“Jiang Liu, a country cannot be without a king for a day; now that things are settled here, if there’s nothing else, I shall return to Chang’an!” Seeing that matters were pretty much resolved, Li Shimin spoke to Jiang Liu.

The relationship between them didn’t require constant contact and chat to maintain.

“In that case, I bid you farewell, Your Majesty!” Hearing Li Shimin’s words, Jiang Liu didn’t have the intention to keep him, so he nodded and said.

“Alright then, Jiang Liu, we’re leaving!” Gaoyang didn’t have much to say either, and after bidding farewell to Jiang Liu, directly rode the auspicious cloud with his father emperor, flying towards Chang’an City.

“These years have been hard on you two…” Standing on the auspicious cloud, father and daughter remained silent for a long time before Li Shimin suddenly spoke to Gaoyang emotionally.

Though, in just a few years, Jiang Liu and Gaoyang were able to grow to their current level, which indeed was astonishing.

But similarly, Li Shimin understood that to reach today’s stage, they must have endured a lot of hardship.

As the Emperor of Great Tang, Li Shimin certainly understood that success in the world doesn’t come without a cause.

“Though it’s been hard, at least there’s hope to be seen!” Hearing his father’s words, Gaoyang thought for a moment before speaking.

This statement made Li Shimin nod secretly.

Indeed, with their current achievements, there is already hope in joining forces to defeat the Great Jade Emperor.

Enduring hardship is acceptable, but the fear lies in not seeing any hope for the future amidst the suffering?

Flying all the way to Chang’an City, Li Shimin and Gaoyang, as father and daughter, chatted about many things. The easy and mundane conversation resembled an ordinary father and daughter chatting about everyday affairs, creating a light and warm atmosphere.

But during this casual chat, Li Shimin also understood that his identity now transcended that of merely the Emperor of Great Tang and was also the Clan Leader of the Human Clan.

Originally, Li Shimin’s scope of consideration was at the level of Great Tang, but now, his vision must be set at the height of the entire Human Clan.

More importantly, through today’s struggle with the Jade Emperor, Li Shimin formally displayed his identity to the Three Realms and Six Paths.

“In the future, what I have to do doesn’t seem to be less!” Having a more precise position on his current identity, Li Shimin couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

The position of Clan Leader of the Human Clan is indeed his current identity, but the Human Emperor is his true goal.

The Human Emperor governs not only the Human Clan but the entire Human Realm, positioning him as an equal rival to the Jade Emperor!

Mount Luojia, South Sea, Purple Bamboo Forest.

The Bodhisattva of Golden Light quietly sat in his place, the Calamity Book already spread open in his hands.

Observing the newly emerged calamity in the Calamity Book, a look of astonishment appeared on the Bodhisattva of Golden Light’s face.

The fifty-ninth calamity: Jade Emperor’s Catastrophe.

“Master Xuanzang and his companions are truly formidable! They could even scheme against the Jade Emperor, how terrifying…”

Looking at the latest calamity and combining it with recent events, the Bodhisattva of Golden Light could naturally deduce most of the truth, leaving him deeply shocked.