Li Ping'an laughed and said:
"If the Desolate Era wants to progress forward, and the Heavenly Court desires to uphold justice, these principles must be respected.
"My decision is made, Dragon King, no need to persuade me further.
"If I truly can't solve the onset of the Longevity Calamity later, stepping down voluntarily might actually be a good thing, so as not to have all beings gossiping about me."
Jade Pool sighed beside him: "With this mindset, Your Majesty, I shall advance and retreat with you."
"The Heavenly Court cannot be leaderless for a day," Li Ping'an said solemnly, "Yao Er, you oversee the judiciary and penalties of the Heavenly Court. Not a hint of disorder can occur in this matter."
Jade Pool sighed gently, wanted to speak but hesitated.
Qin Guang King bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
"What is it?"
