"The Celestial Emperor has no boundaries!"
Cheers and cries filled the Celestial Court as countless Immortals and Daemon Kings hurried to the Lingxiao Hall.
In the Lingxiao Hall!
The three Demi-Saints were seated high above. They were Kunpeng Kong Xuan and Grand Supreme Elderly Lord. Ye Xuan sat on the central throne, accompanied by the Empyrean Fairy.
The Immortals of the Celestial Court were bewildered. Ye Xuan had brought back two Demi-Saints, both of whom were extremely famous figures. The strength of the Celestial Court had soared.
On the central throne, Ye Xuan looked down at the group of immortals. His expression was neither sad nor happy, but as he looked at every immortal and demon king, they all hurriedly shifted their gazes away.
"Where is Shen Gongbao?"
Ye Xuan asked softly. Shen Gongbao quickly stepped forward and bowed to Ye Xuan.
"Your humble servant is here."
"Don't you have anything to say to me?" Ye Xuan narrowed his eyes.
"Your humble servant …!"
Ye Xuan's tone was somewhat unfriendly, which made Shen Gongbao's expression change slightly. A trace of bitterness flashed through his eyes, because he knew what Ye Xuan was thinking.
Ever since the Ancient Fey Court had reappeared in the world, many Immortals of the Jie Sect had been on good terms with it. Moreover, he had personally sent a congratulatory invitation. This kind of thing couldn't be hidden at all.
"Celestial Emperor, I …!"
Shen Gongbao wanted to say something, but stopped. In the end, he didn't explain himself. Clearly, he had his own difficulties.
Thump — Thump — Thump.
Ye Xuan tapped the table in front of him with his fingers, producing rhythmic sounds. However, an extremely oppressive atmosphere grew throughout the Lingxiao Hall, and the Immortal and Daemon Kings of the Celestial Court gradually fell silent.
"Immortals of the Jie Sect, step forward."
Suddenly, Ye Xuan spoke calmly. However, as soon as his voice fell, the Immortals of the Jie Sect changed their expressions slightly, but they still stepped forward one after another.
"Heaven Emperor, you …?"
Shen Gongbao's heart skipped a beat. He had a feeling that something terrible was going to happen, which made him cry out in horror. But when he saw Ye Xuan's merciless eyes, he swallowed his words.
"Time has changed. You immortals of Jie School have followed me for 70,000 to 80,000 years. Even if you don't contribute, you have worked hard."
Ye Xuan paused for a moment and then continued, "However, I cannot tolerate sand in my eyes. Today, I will give you immortals of the Jie School a chance. If any of you want to leave the Celestial Court, you can leave. I will not stop you."
"Hiss!"
As Ye Xuan's words fell, the sound of gasps immediately rang out. A large number of gazes focused on Ye Xuan. Everyone's eyes were extremely complicated.
Clearly, Jie School had secretly befriended the Ancient Demon Court. This had already violated Ye Xuan's taboo. Otherwise, Ye Xuan would not have said that.
Silence, silence, extreme silence.
The Jie School, led by Shen Gongbao, was dead silent at this moment. They did not know how to answer Ye Xuan, but everyone's eyes were filled with hesitation.
Looking at the scene in front of him, Ye Xuan slowly shook his head. He knew that the attitude of these immortals was not important. Clearly, any decision of the Jie School was the will of Tongtian.
Ye Xuan also knew that Nüwa had once looked for Tongtian. This also made Tongtian waver, so it affected the loyalty of the Jie School to him.
Ye Xuan was a very simple person. He did not need disloyal people. If his subordinates were disloyal, he might as well kick them out of the Celestial Court. This was how he conducted himself.
The Ancient Demon Court was too powerful and was once the orthodox sect of heaven and earth. Moreover, Nüwa had personally looked for Tongtian. Only Tongtian had secretly spoken. Otherwise, the immortals of the Jie School would definitely not have the guts to befriend the Ancient Demon Court. Ye Xuan understood this logic.
"You all can leave."
Ye Xuan waved his hand. This also made Shen Gongbao and the other immortals of the Jie School sigh. However, all of their faces were slightly pale, and there was a heavy look in their eyes.
"All the demon kings, step forward."
After the immortals of the Jie School left, Ye Xuan spoke again. This also stunned the demon kings, but they still walked out one by one and bowed to Ye Xuan.
"Among you, there are demon kings who once followed me in the lower realm, and there are also people who joined me, Ye Xuan. However, you are all members of the demon race. This time, the Ancient Demon Court has reappeared in the world. With the support of Saint Nüwa, it wants to regain control of the Three Realms of Heaven, Earth, and Man and let the demon race become the overlords of Heaven and Earth again."
Ye Xuan spoke tirelessly. However, when the demon kings heard this, their expressions kept changing. No one knew what they were thinking.
"There are no two suns in the sky, and there are no two rulers in the people. The 33rd Celestial Court that I command will sooner or later fight with the Ancient Demon Court. All of you are members of the demon race. It's extremely difficult for you to be caught in the middle. After all, you and I have been monarchs for tens of thousands of years. Today, I will give you a chance. If anyone wants to leave the Celestial Court, I will not stop you. However, when we meet again in the future, if you join the Ancient Demon Court, don't blame me for not taking into account our past relationship."
As Ye Xuan finished speaking, the entire Lingxiao Hall fell silent. Clearly, Ye Xuan was reorganizing the Celestial Court and eliminating all the uneasy factors.
Silence, silence, dead silence.
This silence lasted for more than ten breaths of time. Every demon king had a conflicted look on their faces.
Just as Ye Xuan said, they were members of the demon race. The Ancient Demon Court was the orthodox demon race. Moreover, it had the full support of Saint Nüwa.
The two Celestial Emperors of the demon race were supreme existences. If they continued to follow Ye Xuan, they would definitely bear the name of betraying the demon race.
Moreover, since Nüwa's decree had spread throughout the Three Realms, the billions of demons in the Three Realms had all submitted to the Ancient Demon Court. How could they not know that they were caught in the middle? This made things extremely difficult for them.
"Celestial Emperor!"
Suddenly, a figure walked out. This person had a crocodile head and a human body. He was a great demon king with a cultivation at the Fourth Heavenly Layer of the Grand Luo Realm. He was called True Lord Crocodile Demon.
"Your Majesty, it's not that this subject wishes to leave the Celestial Court, but this subject is still a member of the demon race. If the two Celestial Emperors and Her Majesty Nüwa hadn't summoned the billions of demons, this subject would have followed you wholeheartedly. However, this subject does not wish to bear the name of betraying the demon race. I can only apologize to you today."
Ashamed, True Lord Crocodile Demon knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Ye Xuan. Clearly, he was bidding farewell to Ye Xuan. This was something he had been hesitating about for a long time.
"You have served this emperor for tens of thousands of years. Since you intend to leave, this emperor wishes you a bright future."
Ye Xuan showed neither killing intent nor anger. With a wave of his hand, he summoned Venus Taibai. A three-thousand-year-old peach of immortality appeared and he had Venus Taibai personally hand it to True Lord Crocodile Demon.
"This emperor rewards meritorious deeds and punishes wrongdoings. From this day forth, you are no longer a member of the Celestial Court. Consider this three-thousand-year-old peach of immortality your reward for serving this emperor for tens of thousands of years. You may leave."
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