The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 1368

Chapter 1368: Chapter 1365: The Original Intent Remains Unchanged Chapter 1368: Chapter 1365: The Original Intent Remains Unchanged With the arrival of Li Jing and others, as well as the departure of the Golden Wings Large Peng and his company, the crisis at Mount Fangcun seemed to have been mitigated on the surface, and everyone let out a sigh of relief.

At this time, a figure arrived belatedly, descending from the clouds. Accompanied by a slender black dog, it was none other than Erlang Shen, Yang Jian.

There was a visible wound piercing through his chest and abdomen, an injury comparable to that of Sun Wukong, and at this moment, he had not undergone any treatment, allowing the blood to dye a large portion of his garment red.

Kneeling on one knee before Bodhi Ancestor, he cupped his fists and said, “The trouble at Mount Fangcun, for which Lingbo City cannot shirk its blame, and for which Yang Jian is especially culpable, I beg Bodhi Ancestor to mete out punishment, and I will harbor no grievances.”

Upon seeing this, Elder Xingqiong and the others also knelt down one after another.

“Were the Pagoda Heavenly King and Town Primordial Great Immortal the reinforcements you called for?” Bodhi Ancestor asked.

“Heavenly King Li was requested by my rushing to the Heavenly Palace; however, I couldn't make it to Wuzhuang View in time,” Yang Jian honestly explained.

Bodhi Ancestor's eyelids lifted slightly upon hearing this, seemingly a bit surprised.

“I came rushing over after receiving a message from Friend Shen. However, the distance was truly vast, and by the time I arrived, it was already much too late,” Town Primordial Great Immortal explained.

Everyone turned their gaze toward Shen Luo in surprise upon hearing this.

How could a disciple at the early stage of True Immortality have managed to invite someone like the Earth Immortal Ancestor of Town Primordial Great Immortal?

“I see.”

Bodhi Ancestor nodded without asking further, and Town Primordial Great Immortal did not elaborate.

“Yang Jian, there is something I wish to ask you,” spoke Bodhi Ancestor.

“Ancestor, please go ahead,” Yang Jian said with a deep voice.

“If today's Map of Mountains and Rivers were in your Sect, and we from Mount Fangcun, together with other Sects, came knocking on your doors, how long could you hold out?” Bodhi Ancestor posed the question slowly.

Yang Jian fell silent upon hearing this.

Given the situation of the day, Lingbo City might have already faced its demise.

“Junior understands Ancestor's point, but the reason I pressured Mountain Gate was nothing else but a hope that Mount Fangcun would no longer indiscriminately accept disciples from all races across the Three Realms, breaking the balance between them,” Yang Jian sighed and continued.

“Do you really think that the way to true peace is by keeping the races of the Three Realms estranged from each other, each walking their own path, and instigating mutual antagonism and balance? I always thought you, a guy with three eyes, could see further than others, but to my surprise, you too are just a blind man with wide-open eyes,” Sun Wukong mocked unabashedly.

“I still believe that Mount Fangcun's practice of widely accepting disciples from human, immortal, and demon races and holding the Map of Mountains and Rivers is improper and does no good to the peace of the Three Realms,” Yang Jian still held fast to his opinion.

“Yang Jian, you are wrong. The enemies of the Three Realms are not the various races themselves, but Chiyou and his followers. Today's events have been witnessed by you in their entirety. How is Elder Wuchen among us? What about my disciple Wukong? And how about this Friend Shen? And his demon friend, Daoist friend, what about him?” Bodhi Ancestor sighed and asked in return.

Yang Jian was about to speak when the Roaring Sky Dog at his feet also barked with a 'woof.'

He suddenly became somewhat stunned and after a long while, said slowly, “Indeed, the junior was wrong…”

“I don't think Erlang True Monarch is so wrong. If Mount Fangcun had listened to Heavenly Palace's advice earlier and handed over the Map of Mountains and Rivers for safekeeping, perhaps today's matter would not have occurred,” Li Jing suddenly spoke up at this point.

“What did you say…” Hearing this, the people of Mount Fangcun were instantly enraged.

“Old Li Jing, at a time like this it's best if the Heavenly Palace keeps its cold remarks to itself. My old Sun would have gone to have it out with you in the Heavenly Palace if not for this grievous injury,” Sun Wukong sneered and said.

“What? Am I wrong? If Mount Fangcun hadn't committed so many taboos, why would the other Sects refuse to come to the rescue?” Li Jing retorted, showing no restraint.

“You…” The people of Mount Fangcun were furious.

But Bodhi Ancestor raised his hand to stop others from questioning and asked with a smile, “According to Heavenly King Li, we should hand over the Map of Mountains and Rivers to your Heavenly Palace for safekeeping?”

“Indeed, repairing the pen after the sheep are lost is not too late,” Li Jing said, his expression unchanged.

“Since the Demon Clan has surrendered to the Heavenly Palace and is under the control of your Immortal Clan, then I'd like to ask Heavenly King Li if this disaster that has befallen Mount Fangcun is also instigated by your Heavenly Palace?” Bodhi Ancestor suddenly shifted the topic and inquired.

“We are indeed guilty of standing by; we wanted to use the Demon Clan to pressure Mount Fangcun. However, we didn't expect them to be so audacious as to try to reopen the Divine Demon Well,” Li Jing admitted.

“You're quite forthright, admitting it straight out with no attempt at sophistry,” Sun Wukong said with a grin.

“What good would sophistry do?” Li Jing stated calmly.

“So, the Heavenly Palace doesn't plan to give us Mount Fangcun an explanation for this affair?” asked Bodhi Ancestor, frowning.

“After discussing with the various factions of the Immortal Clan, we will provide a detailed compensation plan for all the losses suffered by Mount Fangcun,” said Li Jing.

“Compensation? Many disciples of Mount Fangcun have died or been injured. Is that something that can be compensated for?” Elder Wuchen said angrily.

“What then do you think should be done?” Li Jing asked in return.

“You…”

Before Elder Wuchen could reply, Li Jing's eyebrows furrowed, and he said, “Whether you believe it or not, our Heavenly Palace did not instruct the Demon Clan on their actions, only giving them a promise of non-intervention. Now if you insist on pinning the blame on us, our Heavenly Palace is not afraid.”

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