As all the gods in the Hall of the Supreme Heaven turned their gazes toward Li Ling, he spoke unhurriedly, "Jade Emperor, since the matter of the Journey to the West was decreed by the Heavenly Dao, it is inherently irreversible. Now that the World-Honored One of the Western Paradise has come to our Heavenly Court for assistance, as the orthodox authority of the Three Realms, the Heavenly Court naturally has no reason to refuse."
Hearing this, even Rulai was somewhat baffled. Had Li Ling really turned over a new leaf? If so, that would save him plenty of trouble. Wearing a smile, Rulai, who had come fully prepared with a bellyful of arguments, looked at Li Ling.
The gathered gods were equally perplexed by Li Ling's words. Since when was the Water God on such good terms with the Western Paradise? Why was he speaking up for Rulai? Had he forgotten that he was designated by fate to obstruct the scriptures?
Chapter 137