Fenghou had no intention of standing up at all.
Guang Chengzi said gently,
"Human Emperor, no need to rush, and Minister Feng, please remain calm."
"His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor has summoned us today mainly to rescue the mortals trapped in the Northern Continent. The Northern Continent is shrouded in miasma that kills any mortal on contact; it is not a place suitable for propagation."
"This shows the benevolence of the Heavenly Emperor, and our intervention is thus justified."
"The reason our Chan Teaching has come to aid is actually to resolve the grievances between the Witch Clan and the Human Race, to reduce the bloodshed in this world."
Off to the side, Immortal Taiyi blinked and muttered under his breath, "This is a well-rehearsed play, putting Li Ping'an firmly in the spotlight."
Xuanyuan Huangdi raised his eyebrows slightly.
Guang Chengzi looked at Immortal Taiyi with some resignation and said seriously, "This is about righteousness!"