Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#2421 - The Jade Emperor is an understanding person

At this time, Chu Hao, having reached a cooperation with the Demon and Monster clans, also led the Hell God Hall's forces back to the Hell God Hall.

In the Hell God Hall, the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu was waiting anxiously. Seeing Chu Hao's return, he immediately couldn't wait to inquire.

"Hell God, I wonder how the situation is? Were you able to defeat the Demon clan? Were you able to retrieve my Vajra Bracelet?"

The Supreme Lord Lao Tzu's hope for salvaging his reputation and recovering his losses rested entirely on Chu Hao.

"Dao Ancestor, rest assured, everything is easy to discuss. The Demon clan has been defeated, and your reputation has been somewhat salvaged.

The Vajra Bracelet has also been retrieved for you. As for how to explain it to the Heavenly Court, that's up to you."

Chu Hao smiled and took out the Vajra Bracelet, shaking it at the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu.

"Hell God is indeed powerful. This old man is impressed."

The Supreme Lord Lao Tzu was about to take the Vajra Bracelet, but Chu Hao didn't let go.

"Dao Ancestor, do you know that in order to help you salvage your reputation and retrieve your treasure, my Hell God Hall has suffered no small losses.

Shouldn't you offer some compensation to the injured soldiers of my Hell God Hall?"

Chu Hao said to the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu. This old fellow was extremely wealthy. Although Chu Hao had squeezed him quite a bit, he probably still had a lot of wealth left.

"This… well, let's do as the Hell God says."

The Supreme Lord Lao Tzu wasn't stupid. He knew that if he didn't agree, Chu Hao probably wouldn't let go.

Although the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu got back the Vajra Bracelet, this time he was plundered by Chu Hao, and he almost lost all his savings.

The Jade Emperor didn't even bother to look at the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu, asking him with a hint of sarcasm.

"Reporting to the Jade Emperor, the Demon clan is cunning and I lack experience in leading troops, which led to a defeat. I admit my mistake in this matter."

"However, victory and defeat are common in war, and heroes should not be judged by success or failure. In order to make up for my mistake, I went to the Hell God Hall to seek advice from the Hell God."

"And I actively assisted the Hell God, leading the Hell God Hall's forces, and severely taught the Demon clan a lesson, defeating them greatly and promoting the prestige and majesty of our Heavenly Court."

Although the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu didn't understand leading troops in battle, he understood the ways of the officialdom. His words managed to salvage a lot of his reputation.

In fact, the Jade Emperor and the Heavenly Court gods also knew this. From the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu's words, they could also analyze the cause and effect of the matter.

"It's been hard on the Dao Ancestor. After all, the Dao Ancestor is the spiritual leader of our Heavenly Court. In the future, it's better to stay in the Heavenly Court and not go out easily."

The Jade Emperor said to the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu, and the meaning in his words naturally made the Supreme Lord Lao Tzu's old face turn red.

The Supreme Lord Lao Tzu also knew to quit while he was ahead, and immediately took his leave to avoid causing any more embarrassing incidents here.

"Chu Hao, this time you defeated the Demon clan and salvaged the reputation of our Heavenly Court, which is a great achievement.

It seems that your Hell God Hall is indeed strong and well-trained. In the future, the affairs of the Heavenly Court will require more of your Hell God's efforts.

I will grant you another privilege: you have the right to inquire and handle all matters of the Heavenly Court, and all the gods of the Heavenly Court must do their best to cooperate with you."

The Jade Emperor said to Chu Hao.

Although the Jade Emperor only granted Chu Hao a privilege, this privilege elevated Chu Hao's position to a new height.

Originally, Chu Hao was the Hell God of the Three Realms. In the Heavenly Court, he was already considered to be below the Jade Emperor and above all the gods.

The Hell God of the Three Realms can manage the prisons of the Three Realms and maintain the order of the Three Realms. Now, he can also manage all affairs of the Heavenly Court.

In fact, Chu Hao's position was already basically equal to that of the Jade Emperor.

The reason why the Jade Emperor made such an award was not entirely to commend Chu Hao's achievements, but because he saw some clues.

The Heavenly Court's 100,000 Heavenly Soldiers and Generals were defeated and returned after conquering the Demon clan, while Chu Hao led the Hell God Hall's forces and defeated both the Demon and Monster clans.

The Jade Emperor was a smart man, and he understood what this meant.

This meant that the strength of the Hell God Hall had already surpassed the Heavenly Court, and the Hell God Hall's forces were all loyal to Chu Hao, and even he, the Jade Emperor, couldn't mobilize them.

In this situation, it would be known to everyone in the Heavenly Court sooner or later, and at that time, the Jade Emperor was afraid that his authority would be greatly damaged.

Even if Chu Hao had no intention of rebelling, he, the Jade Emperor, would definitely not be able to sit still.

Rather than waiting until that time, in an embarrassing situation, it was better to directly reward Chu Hao and let Chu Hao's power directly control the Heavenly Court, on par with himself.

Then Chu Hao's strength was the strength of the Heavenly Court, and with Chu Hao managing the Heavenly Court with him, and Chu Hao handling thorny matters for him, wouldn't he be more carefree?

"Your Majesty, rest assured, my Hell God Hall is originally subordinate to the Heavenly Court and is a part of the Heavenly Court's strength.

Your Majesty trusts me and grants me privileges, and I will definitely assist Your Majesty in managing the Heavenly Court in an orderly manner!"

Chu Hao's words were just right, letting the Jade Emperor know that he understood the Jade Emperor's meaning, and expressing his loyalty to the Jade Emperor, reassuring the Jade Emperor.

Although the Jade Emperor's strength was average, as the chairman of the Heavenly Court, he had more than ordinary imperial skills in employing and managing people.

"How is the situation of Tang Sanzang and his four disciples?"

The Jade Emperor then asked Chu Hao.

"Tang Sanzang and his four disciples have been rescued, and they should have already begun to continue their journey to the West."

At the same time as Chu Hao returned to the Hell God Hall, Tang Sanzang and his four disciples also returned to the road to the Western Heaven.

"It seems that the Journey to the West is nearing its end, and our Heavenly Court must pay attention to it at all times."

"The Journey to the West involves the changes in the Three Realms, which is very important to our Heavenly Court."

"Fortunately, the Hell God has been controlling it all the way, and everything is still within our Heavenly Court's control."

The gods of the Heavenly Court said at this time.

Just as the Jade Emperor, Chu Hao, and the gods were discussing the Journey to the West, a Heavenly Soldier came in to report.

"Jade Emperor, Guanyin seeks an audience, saying that the Western Heaven has already arranged a new layout for the Journey to the West and has come to explain the situation to our Heavenly Court."

The Jade Emperor and Chu Hao looked at each other, and both nodded knowingly.

"Let Guanyin come in."

The Jade Emperor said.

Previously, Guanyin came directly to the Hall of Universal Brightness, but as the status of the Western Heaven declined and the strength of the Heavenly Court increased.

When Guanyin came to the Heavenly Court, she had to wait outside for a report before she could enter the Hall of Universal Brightness.

Such a change was enough to illustrate the current change in the situation.