Not only did Yang Jian come, but the high officials from the Heavenly Court also arrived.
They walked over from Lady Houtu's side, their expressions somewhat complex.
Zhang Daoling went over, sighed, and said, "Lady, you could easily live in seclusion, so why choose to appear now."
He was somewhat worried, as he once served as a minister under the Jade Emperor.
Besides, Zhang Daoling felt that apart from helping the Jade Emperor, Lady Houtu hadn't done anything bad—in fact, her merits outweighed her mistakes.
If she could continue to live in seclusion, it would be best.
Lady Houtu smiled faintly, and said, "Since there is a mistake, it must be admitted. I will bear whatever consequences there are."
Zhang Daoling sighed again and said nothing more.
He went inside, waiting for the Great Emperor Ziwei to summon Lady Houtu.
Before long, most of the Immortal Officials had arrived.
In Huaguo Mountain, Sun Wukong received a message relayed by Yang Jian.
"Oh?"