Chapter 412: Lu Chao Chao Was Here
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The celestial melody came to an abrupt halt.
All the deities turned their gaze to the young god in the center—the guardian of the Celestial Prison.
“Zong Bai, the Immortal Sovereign of Judiciary, holds dominion over law and order, yet he knowingly violated divine law by weaving a soul to resurrect Sword Sovereign Sunshine.”
“Sword Sovereign Sunshine perished while saving the Three Realms, her sacrifice deeply revered. But death is irreversible—an undeniable truth. Her heart became the pillar that upheld the Mortal Realm. Should it be taken away, the Mortal Realm would descend into purgatory.”
“And yet, she now exists without a heart. How can a being without a heart truly live?”
“Who can guarantee that the resurrected Sword Sovereign Sunshine will remain merciful? Only demons and fiends exist without hearts!”
“For resurrecting such an abomination, Zong Bai has committed a grave crime.”
“I propose that we eliminate this evil and restore peace to the Three Realms!” The young god’s face was righteous, as though he stood atop the pinnacle of justice.
A moment of silence hung over the celestial palace.
“The so-called abomination is but a child. If we wait until she matures, she could become a catastrophe for the Three Realms!”
Immortal Elder Nan Ji set down his wine cup, speaking in an indifferent tone. “A catastrophe? You brand her as such before she has even done anything?”
“Besides, she sacrificed herself for the Three Realms. Even if she returns, it is only right!” His expression darkened.
The central god chuckled. “Immortal Elder, all in the Divine Realm deeply respect Sword Sovereign Sunshine from the bottom of their hearts. But the one resurrected… is not her.”
“The one resurrected is an abomination.”
Both factions argued heatedly.
Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan furrowed his brows slightly and lifted his hand. The hall immediately fell into silence.
He sighed softly.
“Back then, when catastrophe struck the Three Realms, it was Sword Sovereign Sunshine who stepped forward and saved us all. This debt is one that I remember. It is one that the Three Realms should remember.”
“If she truly returns, I am willing to relinquish my position as enforcer of divine law.”
“But she sacrificed herself. Every fiber of her being dissipated into stardust, and her heart became the foundation of the Mortal Realm.”
“Who can ensure that this soul-woven being, this heartless existence, remains the Sword Sovereign Sunshine we once knew?”
“Before Monarch Emperor descended to the Mortal Realm, he entrusted me with the protection of the Three Realms. I bear the weight of countless souls and cannot afford any missteps!” Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan’s voice was low, tinged with an unshakable guilt.
“I propose that we eliminate this abomination.” He stood.
The assembled gods of the Nine Heavens exchanged glances. Instead, it was Abbot Shi Kong who stood up.
“I hail from the Buddha Realm. As monks, we are bound by compassion and do not take life.”
“The Buddha Realm will not partake in this matter.”
What a jest. They may have sparred with Sword Sovereign Sunshine, but they had never sought her demise.
Moreover, her sacrifice for the Three Realms was unparalleled. The Buddha Realm would not sully itself with betrayal.
Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan remained impassive, though his gaze turned cold. “I heard Abbot Shi Kong has past dealings with this abomination?”
The abbot replied indifferently, “A monk does not lie. We do have enmity. If she were an old acquaintance, would she have deceived me into inheriting her enemies?”
Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan fell silent.
That… was a fair point.
“Yet, Abbot Shi Kong, you have seen her.”
The abbot nodded. “Indeed. I once traveled the land to spread the Buddhist teachings, but my memory of locations is not the clearest.”
Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan let out a short laugh but did not stop him from leaving.
The Buddha Realm may choose to remain uninvolved in worldly matters.
But angering a Bodhisattva was never a wise move.
Immortal Elder Nan Ji spoke faintly, “These old bones of mine will sit this one out.”
Xie Yu Zhou was astonished. Not a single enemy of Lu Chao Chao had chosen to act against her.
Instead, it was the gods of the Nine Heavens, who had once received her blessings, that cast their votes in favor of her execution.
Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan turned towards the heavens and offered a solemn bow.
“The gods of the Nine Heavens beseech the Heavenly Dao to witness our plea—eliminate the abomination.”
He continued, “I have already dispatched agents to monitor the Mortal Realm. Should this abomination surface, she will be slain on the spot!”
“If she dares to ascend, I shall be the first to know.”
“And should she enter the Divine Realm, she will never leave alive.” Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan narrowed his eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips.
As though everything was within his grasp.
Lu Chao Chao poured wine into Immortal Sovereign Han Chuan’s cup just as he finished his threat.
He picked up the cup, his gaze passing over Lu Chao Chao as though she were invisible.
She lifted her now-empty wine jug and retreated with Xie Yu Zhou.
Once outside the Celestial Palace, Xie Yu Zhou rolled his eyes.
“Big talker.” He scoffed. “Staring straight at you yet acting like he’s blind.”
“They’re all a bunch of self-righteous hypocrites.” Xie Yu Zhou curled his lips. “Look so benevolent, yet do the most vile deeds.”
Lu Chao Chao led Xie Yu Zhou beyond the celestial domain.
Outside Grievous Prison, lightning flashed and thunder roared, the sky heavy with darkness. Bolts of divine retribution streaked across the heavens.
Xie Yu Zhou pointed to the distance. “What’s that?”
“As long as a god has faith offerings, they are eternal. But the Execution Platform is capable of obliterating even gods, erasing their souls forever.”
“That,” she said, “is the Execution Platform.”
Xie Yu Zhou shuddered and quickly followed after her.
Yet Lu Chao Chao frowned at the entrance of Grievous Prison, her small face scrunched in confusion.
A young man dressed in white stood silently behind her.
“Zong Bai isn’t in the Celestial Prison.”
Lu Chao Chao’s eyes widened in fury. “They spread those threats just to stop me from ascending, hoping I’d walk into a trap?!”
“Oh, Han Chuan, you cunning snake!”
“Where are my disciples? Are they still alive?” She pursed her lips before finally asking her old rival.
The young man sighed.
“I am Heavenly Dao. I cannot reveal celestial secrets.”
“But you know… if you ask, I will tell you.”
“Chao Chao, they are alive.”
Lu Chao Chao exhaled, tightening her grip before inscribing large characters onto the palace doors:
Lu Chao Chao Was Here.
A blatant slap to the face.
Poor Nan Zhi Yi, who would soon ascend only to be met with the wrath of the heavens.
Oops. My bad.
Immortal Elder Nanji and Abbot Shi Kong’s attitudes make sense.
They don’t like her because of all the chaotic annoying stuff she does but also the annoying chaotic stuff she does makes it easy to see that she didn’t change after reincarnating.
They look at each other and other information about Chao Chaos’ exploits and think, “Yep, definitely the same person.”