Chapter 394: Chapter 351: Successive Debates, Teacher Please Bless Me! (Requesting Monthly Tickets!)
Shiva’s expression slightly darkened, his gaze complex as he looked toward Kashigyakya.
Parvati, however, beamed with joy, her face glowing red, filled with delight.
She was very happy!
She was truly very happy!
Today, not only had their family reunited, but Jiumolu had also helped the Devas, defeated the Asura, and won back the Heavenly Realm. Jiumolu had even given her a gift.
What could be more joyful than this?
So, fulfilling her child’s wishes was certainly proper!
"Child!"
"I will certainly fulfill your wish!"
Parvati showed a loving smile and tenderly looked toward Kashigyakya.
Kashigyakya stood tall and proud, smiling back at Parvati.
Mother and son locking eyes!
An image of deep motherly affection and harmony immediately emerged!
Upon hearing this, the Devas looked at each other, their expressions somewhat astonished, yet they dared not speak or act, only turning their gaze toward Indra.
"What exactly is the Lady Master thinking?"
Sun God Surya, shocked and uneasy, thought to himself.
Fire God Agni, full of confusion, stared oddly at the figure of Kashigyakya.
After all, Kashigyakya was the disciple of the Heavenly Emperor!
Why was he now attempting to usurp the Heavenly Emperor’s position?
"!!!"
Water God Varuna and Wind God Vayu were also faced with astonishment and doubts.
Could the Lady Master have indeed decided to hand over Indra’s position as Heavenly Emperor?
Amidst these many gazes,
Indra nodded slightly and smiled, giving the Devas a calming look, signaling them to relax.
Everything was within the plan!
Narada blinked in surprise, also looking at the scene with astonishment.
"Narayana, oh Narayana!"
"Kashigyakya actually wants to become the Heavenly Emperor?"
Narada was startled.
His eyes wide, he watched the confident figure of Kashigyakya, the Vina in his arms slightly vibrating, a mysterious joy rising in his heart.
How auspicious!
"Narayana, oh Narayana!"
Narada murmured to himself, just as he was about to continue speaking.
Shiva’s voice instantly arose, interrupting Narada’s words and also disrupting Parvati’s thoughts.
"Impossible!"
Impossible! Impossible! Impossible!
The soft voice echoed in the ears of the many Devas, also reaching Kashigyakya’s ears, causing his smile to instantly stiffen.
Parvati’s smile also came to an abrupt halt.
Her expression slightly sank, astonished and puzzled, she turned her head to look at her husband.
"Why not?"
"My husband!"
Parvati asked, bewildered.
Shiva slightly turned his head, gazing at his wife, and said, "The Heavenly Emperor’s duty is to protect the Devas and his subjects, maintain peace in the Three Realms, and establish and guard the Righteous Law!"
"Aside from martial might!"
"The Heavenly Emperor also needs other capabilities. The Heavenly Realm is an example to the Mortal Realm, and the Heavenly Emperor is an example to all kings. The Heavenly Emperor must understand desires with wisdom, and control desires, to fulfill many duties."
"I think Indra has done very well; no one could do it better than him."
"Kashigyakya is not ready yet!"
Shiva spoke slowly.
Upon hearing this, Parvati showed a hesitant look.
She thought about it and realized it made sense. Kashigyakya might have the courage to protect the Devas, but his wisdom was not outstanding.
However...
"My husband!"
"I once said that today, no matter who comes to me seeking a blessing, I would grant it."
"Much more so for our own son!"
Parvati shook her head, trying to argue for another chance.
Narada’s eyes shifted slightly.
He quickly stepped forward and said, "Mahadeva, the Lady Master’s vow is a blessing to the faithful, and Kashigyakya is also a devotee of the Lady Master. They are not only mother and son but also Supreme Lord and devotee. How can we lightly defy that?"
Hearing this, Parvati shook her head.
"Exactly!"
"My husband, you also once said!"
"The Supreme Lord should satisfy the devotees’ wishes. How can I ignore a devotee’s wish after hearing it?"
Parvati said, somewhat frustrated.
She was upset not with others but with her husband’s attitude toward their son.
Jiumolu was also his husband’s son, after all.
Now that Jiumolu wanted to advance his position, even if Shiva opposed it, he should not have stated it so bluntly.
"An abundance of blessings will breed bad results!"
"Even facing a devotee, one must bless with reason!"
Shiva spoke unflinchingly, logically.
"..."
Parvati listened to Shiva’s words,
and suddenly turned her head, silently angry as she looked at Shiva, who remained calm and unmoved, her frustration mounting.
She remembered clearly that her husband had once prioritized the followers most!
"My husband, you did not speak so before."
"I think you just don’t want Jiumolu to become the Heavenly Emperor!"
Parvati muttered to herself.
At that moment, Shiva looked at Kashigyakya and continued.
"Kashigyakya possesses my strength, but he lacks the knowledge and experience to rule the Heavenly Realm."
"His birth was meant to protect the Devas and the entire universe!"
"Not to rule over everything!"
Shiva said.
Upon hearing this, the corners of the mouths of the Devas split open.
"Since the Supreme Lord has said so, it is only natural that Indra remains the Heavenly Emperor!"
Sun God Surya laughed.
"Hmm!"
"It is better for Indra to continue as the Heavenly Emperor!"
Fire God Agni said.
"We have great trust in the Heavenly Emperor!" Wind God Vayu shook his head and clenched his fist, "Just like bees trust red flowers, and antelopes trust tender grass."
Water God Varuna continued, "Exactly!"
God of Wealth Kubera also patted his stomach, looking satisfied.
"Indra helped me retrieve the treasures that were taken from me, I support him continuing as the Heavenly Emperor!"
Kubera said.
Kashigyakya slightly opened his mouth, inadvertently revealing a look of disappointment.
Alas!
He would not agree!
Upon hearing this, Indra looked around and pondered briefly.
He was just about to speak when he saw another orange figure had already moved forward a step.
Narada, the Immortal, brought his hands together in prayer.
"Mahadeva!"
"Kashigyakya is a disciple of Indra!"
"Learning statecraft is not difficult for Kashigyakya, and I believe the Heavenly Emperor’s wisdom will also be bestowed upon him!"
"I believe he has the ability!"
Narada said with a tilted head and a smile.
Indra looked at Narada in surprise.
Well done!
Well said!
Kashigyakya also brightened his eyes.
Shiva remained expressionless.
He kept his face unchanged, watching Narada quietly and countered, "My son is a Guardian, the true Guardian should live in people’s hearts, protecting what they love."
"Guardians do not care about power but are more eager and focused on fulfilling their duties!"
Shiva said gravely.
"..."
Narada furrowed his eyebrows and could not think of any words to retort.
He muttered.
"Mahadeva, I still think Kashigyakya could give it a try!"
Narada said quietly.
"No need!"
No need! No need! No need!
Shiva answered resoundingly.
A heavy atmosphere enveloped Mount Kailash; even the sacred mountain seemed to feel the tense atmosphere, echoing with a series of rapid drum sounds, spreading in all directions.
Thump! Thump! Thump...
The sounds, like heartbeats, vibrated everywhere.
"!!!"
Kashigyakya’s face darkened.
He looked at Shiva with a complex expression, not understanding why he would hinder his wish, and wondered if he was not recognized at all?
For a moment, Kashigyakya bowed his head, feeling somewhat like giving up.
Slap!
At that moment, a large hand gently landed on his shoulder.
Kashigyakya lifted his head, turned to see, and saw Indra’s figure stepping out from the side, moving forward swiftly, brushing past him and stirring up a gentle breeze.
"Teacher!"
Kashigyakya clenched his fist and murmured softly.
At that moment, Indra walked up to Kashigyakya and looked calmly at Shiva.
"Mahadeva!"
Indra joined his hands together, touching the tip of his forehead, and said.
"All these years, I’ve always remembered these words!"
"With great power comes great responsibility!"
"Kashigyakya has the power of Mahadeva and the Lady Master, his strength is undoubtedly invincible, and he can defeat any Asura!"
"So I think it’s time to increase his responsibilities!"
Indra said.
Shiva spoke, "The position of the Heavenly Army Commander is very suitable, he is well-suited to be a Guardian!"
Indra shook his head.
He continued, "Mahadeva! You once said that the purpose of the Heavenly Realm is to set an example for the Three Realms!"
"Now that Kashigyakya has accomplished great feats, how can I not reward him?"
"If we do not reward the deserving and do not punish the wrongdoers, wouldn’t that set a bad example for the world?"
Indra said.
Upon hearing this, Shiva replied, "Rewards are certainly needed, but a Guardian needs fulfillment from within, tangible rewards are not necessary!"
Indra listened to Shiva’s words and continued.
"Mahadeva, these are your expectations for Kashigyakya, but he still needs to grow, and growth requires experiences. I can feel the desire in Kashigyakya’s heart right now."
"He genuinely wants to become the Heavenly Emperor."
"I believe this will set an example for the world."
Indra said with a smile.
Mahadeva understood what kind of person Kashigyakya needed to become but did not understand the current Kashigyakya.
What the current Kashigyakya needed was recognition!
"Mahadeva!"
"I am not just the Heavenly Emperor, but also his teacher!"
"As a teacher, granting to a disciple is like the Supreme Lord blessing the faithful, it is naturally right!"
Indra revealed a gentle smile.
Shiva’s eyebrows slightly raised.
Parvati’s eyes sparkled, and she revealed a genuinely surprised expression.
Under the gazes of the Devas.
Swish!
Indra’s right hand extended flatly, slowly turned around, and raised in front of Kashigyakya’s chest.
"Kashigyakya!"
"I am fulfilling the promise I made to you, you will realize your wish!"
Indra said with a smile.
Kashigyakya’s eyes trembled.
Teachers are really the best!
The next moment, he bowed his head and knelt under that palm, joining his hands together.
In his eyes, a faint golden light emanated from the palm, looking holy and radiant, revealing a cinnabar mark on the palm like a rising sun.
"Teacher!"
"Please bless me!"
