The Jade Emperor was well aware that there were far too many in the Three Realms who did not wish to see him take this step, and they would surely resort to any means possible to stop him.
Before, with no one leading the charge, naturally no one would step out. But now, with a powerful being like Maitreya Buddha Ancestor taking the lead, they were naturally eager to move.
At this thought, the Jade Emperor couldn't help but sigh. He had wasted too much time; had he been able to act swiftly and decisively, killing the Eastern King before they could react, there wouldn't be so much trouble.
Luckily, he was strong-minded and quickly moved on from this feeling of annoyance, beginning to consider his own strategies instead.
It seemed now that the idea of killing the Eastern King had become a pipe dream. Maitreya had made it clear he would not allow the Jade Emperor to take this step.