Chu Hao didn't expect that a mere Tānduō Kṣitigarbha could involve a decree from a Sage?
The Sage's decree that the Jade Emperor spoke of was naturally not from the incarnations of Sages within the Three Realms; those couldn't command the Jade Emperor.
It had to be a decree from the Six Sages beyond the Three Realms for the Supreme of the Three Realms to be forced to bow his head.
What virtue or ability did Tānduō Kṣitigarbha possess to elicit a decree from a Sage?
This can't be.
Chu Hao tilted his head, looking at the Jade Emperor, and asked doubtfully, "Zhunti or Jieyin?"
The Jade Emperor thought for a moment and gritted his teeth, saying, "Sage Zhunti!"
The Jade Emperor was thinking, surely Chu Hao wouldn't go seeking revenge on a Sage, would he?
However, the Jade Emperor saw Chu Hao suddenly take out a small notebook.
Chu Hao wrote and recited, "Zhunti issued a decree, ordering the Treasure Maiden, an envoy under Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, to break into the prison. This grudge is noted!"
The Jade Emperor's face stiffened. 'Damn it, can we be a little calmer, big shot?'
That's not just some weakling; that's a Sage.
Oh, he messed with you before, and even snatched the Seven Treasure Tree. Then it's fine.
No, this is not fine!
The Jade Emperor quickly said to Chu Hao:
"Jail God, this matter is of great importance. I really can't interfere with Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva's affairs. Even the Western Paradise won't get involved."
"So, I'm afraid even if Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva himself takes action, I can't intervene, because the issues involved are quite broad. Tānduō Kṣitigarbha cannot be captured…"
"Hey, hey, hey, Big Shot, don't go! Big Shot, I was wrong! Aren't we trying to find a solution?"
The Jade Emperor saw Chu Hao stand up and quickly grabbed Chu Hao's thigh, refusing to let him go at all costs.
Chu Hao sweated. "Your Majesty, don't forget you're the Jade Emperor. Let go!"
The Jade Emperor hugged Chu Hao's leg tightly, shaking his head.
"No, I won't let go. I'm afraid you'll be gone if I do!"
The Jade Emperor was clearly afraid that Chu Hao would do something foolish. After all, within the Three Realms, apart from the Heavenly Court, no force could confront Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva head-on.
Moreover, this matter involved 'that thing,' so neither the Western Paradise nor the Jade Emperor could interfere; they could only obediently watch Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva beat Chu Hao to death.
So, the Jade Emperor was very, very afraid.
Chu Hao rolled his eyes. "Are you sure you won't let go?"
The Jade Emperor quickly released his hand, shrinking to the side. "I'm not sure."
Chu Hao twitched his lips. How did a dignified Jade Emperor get forced into this state?
However, what exactly was involved that even the majestic Jade Emperor dared not manage this matter?
Moreover, it sounded like a very powerful agreement, so powerful that once that matter was involved, neither side was allowed to interfere, and they could only wait for the matter to be resolved.
Chu Hao vaguely felt that the Tānduō Kṣitigarbha he had casually captured and tricked had probably inadvertently touched some great taboo of the Three Realms.
A taboo a hundred times more important than the Journey to the West.
Thinking of this, Chu Hao couldn't sit still.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"
"Big Shot, I beg you, please don't know what you're doing! Last time you knew what you were doing, you killed your way to their doorstep!"
"Spare me! Tānduō Kṣitigarbha cannot be captured. He really can't interfere in this matter; something will happen!"
Chu Hao raised an eyebrow, the corner of his mouth slightly lifted.
"Do I look like the kind of person who likes to capture people?"
The Jade Emperor was stunned.
That's right, since Chu Hao took office, he actually hasn't captured many people.
More often, it's…
Instant kill!
Conviction, capture, instant execution. This is the way the Jail God enforces the law.
Especially when Chu Hao takes action personally, few can survive.
Hey, Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva only said that no Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva should leave the Underworld, but he didn't say they couldn't be killed!
Suddenly, the Jade Emperor's thoughts became active.
The Jade Emperor was very clear in his heart that the reason Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva came to break into the Heavenly Prison, and even sent the Treasure Maiden, a half-step Quasi-Sage, was because Tānduō Kṣitigarbha had already touched the secret of 'that place.'
Therefore, Tānduō Kṣitigarbha cannot leave the Underworld.
That's why the Treasure Maiden dared to come and forcefully break into the prison, relying on the agreement of the great taboo of the Three Realms, and the Jade Emperor dared not interfere.
But if Chu Hao could really execute Tānduō Kṣitigarbha on the spot in the Underworld, before Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva's forces, then it wouldn't seem to violate the rules.
That's right, I didn't bring Tānduō Kṣitigarbha out!
Isn't the corpse still left for you?
Hey, it seems to work…
The premise is…
The Jade Emperor looked at Chu Hao and said very seriously:
"Chu Hao, are you really sure you can contend with Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva's forces?"
Chu Hao thought for a moment and shook his head.
"Of course I can't, but his enemies are not just me, the Enforcer of the Three Realms."
The Jade Emperor understood Chu Hao's words.
And Chu Hao also heard the loosening in the Jade Emperor's words.
There's hope!
The Jade Emperor said directly: "I might as well tell you, Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva's intention is that Tānduō Kṣitigarbha must never leave the Underworld… Hey, hey, hey, where are you going?"
Chu Hao naturally understood the meaning in the Jade Emperor's words immediately, turned his head, and left.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"
The Jade Emperor was dumbfounded. Is this young man so fierce?
Hearing Chu Hao say the words 'know what I'm doing,' the Jade Emperor knew that Tānduō Kṣitigarbha was basically dead.
However, seeing Chu Hao leave, the Jade Emperor was full of worry.
After all, wanting to contend with Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva's forces with one's own strength, the risks involved are imaginable.
And the meaning in Chu Hao's words was clearly to borrow his hand.
Who could be the mortal enemy of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva's forces?
Even so, the Jade Emperor still felt it was too inappropriate.
Soon, the Jade Emperor made up his mind: No matter who it is, they cannot kill my Jail God!
So, the Jade Emperor quietly prepared. The premise of not breaking the agreement was not simple, but it didn't matter. As long as he secretly took action and no one found out, it would be completely fine.
At worst, the Jade Emperor still had a trump card!
Chu Hao's journey would definitely be full of difficulties and dangers, but the Jade Emperor's heart to protect Chu Hao was as firm as a rock!
…
Chu Hao left the Hall of Universal Brightness.
Walking on the road to the Ninth Level Heavenly Prison, he pondered as he walked.
"Good heavens, it really is strange. Fortunately, my good wife reminded me, or I would have really fallen for it."
"What kind of great taboo of the Three Realms did I touch that even the Jade Emperor and the Western Paradise can't interfere?"
"Tsk tsk tsk, it seems I'm still too weak. Geez, if I were a Quasi-Sage, I'd at least be half a chess player."
"But no matter what, Tānduō Kṣitigarbha shouldn't even think about leaving the Underworld today. This time, I'll stand up and earn back my face!"
A look of madness flashed in Chu Hao's eyes.
A wise man submits to circumstances.
But a wise man also bows to circumstances.
And a rebel is a hero!
Having his prison broken into by Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva's forces, how could Chu Hao let it go?
No matter who it is, anyone who dares to break into my prison must die!
Chu Hao brought a full jar and several buckets of pills, not hiding them, using his magic power, and strode towards the Ninth Level Heavenly Prison.
