In the past, Sun Wukong on Huaguo Mountain gathered monkeys and monkey grandchildren, formed a sworn brotherhood with other demon kings, and self-proclaimed as the "Great Sage Equal to Heaven." The Heavenly Court sent troops multiple times but returned without success, suffering heavy losses.

Later, the Heavenly Court gave that monkey an official title and named him the "Great Sage Equal to Heaven."

The busy heavenly immortals were unhappy. They collectively protested and went to the Southern Heavenly Gate, saying that they worked diligently and hard but still couldn't get promoted. Why did that monkey, just by rebelling, become the Great Sage Equal to Heaven? Shouldn't we also rebel against the Heavenly Court?

At that time, the God of War, Zhao Gongming, happened to pass by.

He patted the black tiger he was sitting on and took out the iron whip that made the entire Western Qi tremble during the enfeoffment of gods, without saying a word.

He cast a sidelong glance at the protesting immortals and lightly touched the engraving on the iron whip with his hand.

"Who said anything about rebelling?" Zhao Gongming asked.

No one dared to answer.

In the war of enfeoffment, for every person Zhao Gongming killed, he engraved a bar on the handle of the iron whip. Now, the bars on the iron whip were densely packed.

"Why aren't you speaking? Let me experience the feeling of killing someone again." Zhao Gongming rode the black tiger and walked over, and the immortals quickly made way for him.

Among the crowd, Zhao Gongming raised the iron whip and shouted, "Why aren't you running yet?" The immortals scattered in all directions, fleeing for their lives.

Zhao Gongming arrived at the Lingxiao Palace and saw the Jade Emperor. He told the Jade Emperor about what had just happened.

After listening, the Jade Emperor felt a wave of fear.

Of course, the Jade Emperor wasn't afraid of the 996 heavenly immortals rebelling together. He was afraid because Zhao Gongming had just reminded him of this matter.

Zhao Gongming only cared about finances and not much else. By mentioning these matters, he was actually warning the Jade Emperor, asking him to pay attention to the gathering of demons and prevent them from forming a force that would threaten the Heavenly Court's rule. Although the Heavenly Court could send troops to suppress them forcibly, if one or two individuals like Sun Wukong were to appear again, would the Heavenly Court have to bestow another title like the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, the Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven, or even a title equal to the Jade Emperor's?

It should be known that the reason the Jade Emperor became the Jade Emperor was entirely due to a slip of the tongue by Jiang Ziya during the enfeoffment of gods. Jiang Ziya said something like "No one can be the Jade Emperor," so the then-called Friend Mei, the Great Emperor of Jade, raised his sword and committed suicide, thus becoming the Jade Emperor. After becoming the Jade Emperor, those capable heavenly immortals had long been dissatisfied with the Jade Emperor, but because the enfeoffment was established by the Three Sages, they reluctantly followed the Jade Emperor outwardly while opposing him inwardly. However, the Jade Emperor sealed Sun Wukong as the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, someone he couldn't deal with. Although this title of Great Sage Equal to Heaven had fame but no power, it was the same as the "equal to the Jade Emperor" titles from the enfeoffment period. This made those who held the title of equal to the Jade Emperor resentful and full of complaints. This time, Zhao Gongming came to inform the Jade Emperor that he had stopped the immortals from rebelling, ostensibly telling the Jade Emperor that the matter had been settled. In reality, Zhao Gongming was warning the Jade Emperor not to bestow any more titles like the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

The Jade Emperor understood this, but he couldn't come up with a solution. So, he sought the help of the Buddha.

Compared to other heavenly immortals who followed him outwardly but opposed him inwardly, the Buddha had always shown great respect for the Jade Emperor. When Sun Wukong caused a commotion in the Heavenly Court last time, the Buddha was the first person the Jade Emperor thought of seeking help from. Because in the Jade Emperor's heart, the Buddha was loyal to him.

After hearing the Jade Emperor's complaint, the Buddha secretly sneered. He suggested to the Jade Emperor to establish a town in the mortal realm led bythe Jade Emperor's loyal generals and officials, with the purpose of monitoring and suppressing any potential threats from the demon realm. This town would serve as a buffer zone between the mortal realm and the Heavenly Court, ensuring the stability and security of both realms.

The Jade Emperor agreed with the Buddha's suggestion and immediately set about establishing the town. He appointed his most trusted generals and officials to govern the town and gave them the authority to recruit and train a powerful force to maintain order and protect against any demonic activities.

This town became known as the "Town of Heavenly Peace." It was strategically located at the border of the mortal realm and the demon realm, allowing the Heavenly Court to keep a close eye on any potential disturbances. The generals and officials in the Town of Heavenly Peace were given the mandate to maintain peace and order, as well as to prevent any demons from causing chaos in the mortal realm.

The establishment of the Town of Heavenly Peace had several effects. Firstly, it provided a sense of security for the mortal realm, as the presence of the Heavenly Court's forces acted as a deterrent against demons and other supernatural threats. Secondly, it allowed the Jade Emperor to consolidate his power and control over the demon realm, ensuring that no individual demon could rise to a position of significant influence and challenge the Heavenly Court's authority.

Over time, the Town of Heavenly Peace became a symbol of the Jade Emperor's might and the Heavenly Court's dominance. It served as a constant reminder to the demons that they were under the watchful eyes of the Jade Emperor's forces. The town grew in size and prosperity, attracting both mortal inhabitants and celestial beings who sought to serve the Heavenly Court.

However, despite the establishment of the Town of Heavenly Peace, occasional conflicts and tensions between the demons and the Heavenly Court persisted. Some demons, driven by their ambitions or grievances, sought to challenge the authority of the Heavenly Court and disrupt the peace. The generals and officials in the Town of Heavenly Peace had the responsibility of promptly dealing with such incidents and maintaining stability.

Overall, the establishment of the Town of Heavenly Peace was a strategic move by the Jade Emperor to protect his rule and prevent any potential threats from the demon realm. It served as a visible manifestation of the Heavenly Court's power and authority, ensuring the stability and harmony of both the mortal realm and the celestial realm.