Wu Shattered Star River

All the strong individuals within the Hall of Universal Brightness had arrived.

The Jade Emperor was skilled in interpersonal relations, arranging numerous thrones beside his own, including seats for the Divine Lord, the Demon Ancestor, the Blood殇 Clan King, and the Azure Emperor.

Two seats remained vacant, one reserved for the Eternal Night Emperor and the other for the Abbess of Wonderful Sound.

However, the Abbess of Wonderful Sound had never once visited the Heavenly Court, and many outside believed the Eternal Night Emperor to be deceased.

With all the powerful figures present, the hall was densely packed, filled with at least a thousand individuals from various races.

The Jade Emperor and the others were unaware of the Azure Emperor's purpose in gathering them, so after everyone had arrived, the Jade Emperor inquired, "Azure Radiance, what matter compels you to summon us so urgently?"

The gazes of the assembled powerhouses converged on the Azure Emperor, who was not merely a strong individual but also the leader of a major faction with many powerful figures backing him.

His summons had prompted all the experts to arrive promptly, not daring to delay.

The Azure Emperor smiled, casting his gaze outwards, and said, "Let us wait a moment longer, until one more person arrives, before we deliberate!"

"Wait for someone?"

A clamor immediately erupted within the hall. With all the strong individuals already present, who else could the Azure Emperor be waiting for?

Who possessed such great influence as to make this group of experts wait?

Could it be the Abbess of Wonderful Sound?

The experts exchanged glances, somewhat puzzled. Although the Abbess of Wonderful Sound was powerful, she seemed somewhat weaker compared to the Azure Emperor, the Jade Emperor, the Divine Lord, the Demon Ancestor, and the Blood殇 Clan King.

Many even doubted whether she had reached the same level as the Azure Emperor, the Jade Emperor, and the Divine Lord.

The Azure Emperor remained silent, and the Jade Emperor and the others exchanged glances. Though some anger flickered in their eyes, they did not express it, and quietly waited alongside the Azure Emperor.

After the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, footsteps finally echoed from outside, and a young cultivator led a Heavenly Demon into the hall.

"Huh?"

The gazes of the assembled powerhouses fell upon the youth preceding the Heavenly Demon, their eyes revealing surprise.

Jiang Han employed the Heavenly Transformation Art, which even a Holy Lord could not see through. Thus, the Jade Emperor and the Divine Lord were unable to detect Jiang Han's disguise or sense his true cultivation level.

The other experts in the hall were similarly deceived, except for the Violet Subtlety Heavenly Empress, the Eternal Life Heavenly Empress, the Northern Heavenly Emperor, and the Southern Heavenly Emperor, who seemed to have guessed his identity, their eyes revealing excitement.

Jiang Han entered the hall, omitting the customary greeting to the Jade Emperor. He scanned the entire assembly, paying particular attention to the Blood殇 Clan King.

Light flashed across his face as he reverted to his original appearance, then cupped his fist towards the crowd and said, "Greetings, everyone. Long time no see."

"哗!"

The entire hall erupted in commotion. Jiang Han had been missing for some time. The Azure Emperor and the others had not disclosed his whereabouts, only saying that he was in seclusion.

After nearly ten years of seclusion, Jiang Han had returned, yet he had made a group of top experts wait for the time it takes to burn a stick of incense? Moreover, he had not even greeted the Jade Emperor upon entering?

Was he rebelling?

The Western Heavenly Emperor's expression immediately darkened as he rebuked, "Jiang Han, why do you not pay respects to His Majesty?"

Jiang Han glanced at the Western Heavenly Emperor, his eyes indifferent. Were it not for his desire to avoid internal strife, he would have cleaved the Western Heavenly Emperor into minced meat.

"Why bother with such formalities? Dispense with them!"

The Jade Emperor, realizing the implications, quickly stopped the Western Heavenly Emperor from continuing his reckless behavior.

He had discerned the problem: Jiang Han had used a disguise technique that he could not see through.

Furthermore, the Azure Emperor had gathered a group of experts and made them wait for Jiang Han. What did this signify?

If the Azure Emperor did not intend to rebel, then there was only one possibility: Jiang Han's battle prowess had greatly increased, reaching the same level as them.

The Jade Emperor turned his gaze to Jiang Han, a smile appearing on his face, and said, "Jiang Han, I heard you went into seclusion? Has your battle prowess improved?"

With the Jade Emperor being so pragmatic, Jiang Han found it difficult to cause trouble. He smiled and said, "Fortunately, there has been some slight progress."

Jiang Han's attitude further displeased the Western Heavenly Emperor, the Celestial Emperor, and the Terrestrial Emperor. Some slight progress? Did that mean his battle prowess was only on par with the Western Heavenly Emperor, the Terrestrial Emperor, and the Celestial Emperor?

If he had only improved a little, yet he was so arrogant? If he reached the level of the Violet Subtlety Heavenly Empress, would he not trample them all underfoot?

In the eyes of the Western Heavenly Emperor, the Celestial Emperor, and the Terrestrial Emperor, today seemed more like the Azure Emperor intending to cause trouble? To seize power? Was Jiang Han merely a blade in their hands?

Had the Azure Emperor arranged for Jiang Han to charge ahead?

In ten years, the experts did not believe that Jiang Han could have improved much. The main reason was that Jiang Han was not a Law cultivator, so they could not sense his cultivation level.

Therefore, the Western Heavenly Emperor and the Celestial Emperor exchanged glances. The Western Heavenly Emperor once again stepped forward, angrily rebuking, "Jiang Han, what is this attitude? His Majesty is questioning you, yet you respond in such a manner? This is extreme disrespect! Are you planning to rebel? Do you believe I won't imprison you?"

In the Western Heavenly Emperor's view, the Azure Emperor had sent Jiang Han as a pawn, and as the Jade Emperor's number one mad dog, he naturally had to tear and bite on behalf of his master.

The Jade Emperor's side was now allied with the Divine Lord, the Demon Ancestor, and the Blood殇 Clan King. In the Western Heavenly Emperor's view, they held an absolute advantage. Even if the Azure Emperor joined forces with the Violet Subtlety Heavenly Empress and the others, it would be useless. Seizing power would not be so easy.

"Hmm?"

A look of surprise appeared on Jiang Han's face. He had wanted to establish his authority and seize control of the Allied Army, but the Jade Emperor was being so polite that it was difficult for him to fall out.

With the Western Heavenly Emperor jumping out again, a smile appeared on his face. This was the one who had hunted him and his father for many years.

"咻!"

The smile had just appeared on his face when his body flashed, instantly arriving before the Western Heavenly Emperor, his speed so fast that the Western Heavenly Emperor could not react.

He grabbed the Western Heavenly Emperor's neck with one hand, then a light shone on his hand, and a flame burst forth from his palm.

The Western Heavenly Emperor could not react, but the Jade Emperor did, immediately shouting, "Jiang Han, stop!"

The Divine Lord, the Demon Ancestor, and the Blood殇 Clan King all stood up, their faces showing a look of great alarm.

Jiang Han's speed and the terrifying aura that had just erupted from his body made them sense a dangerous presence.

In contrast, the Azure Emperor and Jiang Hen Shui frowned but did not speak to stop him.

Now that Ye Wanqiu had broken through to the Dao Ancestor Realm, and Jiang Han himself had said that he could contend with the Buddha and the Evil King, then the two of them deserved to be the commanders of the Allied Army, and they would support whatever Jiang Han wanted to do.

After the Jade Emperor's shout, Jiang Han did not stop. He mobilized a little Heavenly Fire, which instantly entered the Western Heavenly Emperor's body.

Then!

Before the eyes of all the experts, the Western Heavenly Emperor's physical body was instantly burned to ashes, leaving only his soul protected by a magic treasure, fleeing outwards.

Jiang Han waved his hand gently, and the Western Heavenly Emperor's soul failed to escape the hall, directly shattered, and vanished into smoke!

"嘶嘶~"

The sound of gasps immediately rang out, and many Emperor-level bodies trembled slightly.

The Western Heavenly Emperor! He was the Palace Master of the Heavenly Punishment Palace, in charge of the Heavenly Court's laws, the Jade Emperor's number one vicious dog.

The Western Heavenly Emperor's power and prestige had been engraved in the hearts of all the experts for millions of years.

Yet today, the Western Heavenly Emperor had died, his soul scattered, and in front of the Jade Emperor, he had been easily pinched to death by Jiang Han…

The heavens were about to change!

Many experts swallowed, their eyes filled with fear. Was the Azure Emperor going to attack the Jade Emperor? Was the Azure Emperor going to seize power?

The Jade Emperor's face became very ugly. He took a deep look at Jiang Han, then looked at the Azure Emperor and said, "Azure Radiance, what is the meaning of this?"

The Azure Emperor smiled and said, "It has nothing to do with me. This is Jiang Han's own intention, to see what he… wants to do."

The Jade Emperor looked at Jiang Han and said, "Jiang Han, what are you going to do?"

Jiang Han clapped the dust off his hands, grinned, and said, "Don't be nervous, I'm not interested in your position."

"I only want to destroy the Myriad Buddha Hall and the Evil Clan, so I want to be the commander of the Allied Army, to fully coordinate and dispatch. For the next actions, I need you all to follow my orders."

"Alright, I've finished speaking. Who agrees? Who opposes?"