Chapter 12: Once the Golden Dragon‑Snip Scissors appear, none can escape being cut in two

Ding!

Detected that Jade Cauldron True Person sneaked onto Three Immortals Island, intending to abduct Yang Jian, triggering an event option; please, host, make a choice.

Option One: Ignore this, let Yang Jian be taken away!

Option Two: Intervene, reward: a three‑pointed, double‑edged blade!

Sitting at the stone table, drinking tea and chatting with Yang Chan, the system sounded.

Having seen the prompt on the panel before him, Gu Xiu fell into contemplation.

Isn't this Yang Jian's weapon?

Yang Jian has not yet become an immortal, and Jade Cauldron True Person is not a Giant Spirit God; relying solely on Yang Jian's current celestial eye makes it hard to repel him.

System, I choose option two.

Ding!

Selection successful, mission limited to one hour; please, host, quickly assist your disciple!

One hour is enough.

Seeing Gu Xiu suddenly rise, Yang Chan felt puzzled and also stood up.

Immortal Master, do you have something to attend to?

Gu Xiu nodded: 'The Chan Sect covets Yang Jian's talent, wanting him to stand in for the calamity; daring to move my disciple, his path is narrowing.'

'What, Second Brother is in danger?' Upon hearing this, Yang Chan also grew anxious.

Seeing Gu Xiu go over, after a thought she also followed.

……

On the way as Gu Xiu rushed over.

Yang Jian launched an attack against Jade Cauldron True Person.

Jade Cauldron True Person originally thought Yang Jian had trained for only a short time and paid no heed, but seeing the technique he used, he froze for a moment: 'Nine Revolutions Mystic Art?'

Now Jade Cauldron finally understood why the Chan Sect had chosen Yang Jian as its guardian.

Before, disciples of the Three Teachings could only learn some techniques and arts from the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art, and hardly anyone had reached the entry level; looking at Yang Jian, he was already about to enter the gate.

Jade Cauldron True Person's face lit up with great joy.

'Yang Jian, I will have this disciple of mine!' Finally I understand why my master values you so much, even to the point of—" Jade Cauldron True Person stopped there.

In order to select the Chan Sect's guardian, they set a plot with Yao Ji, letting her bear Yang Jian with a mortal; such matters ought not be known to outsiders, especially Yang Jian.

Seeing Jade Cauldron True Person speak only halfway, Yang Jian interjected: 'Yang Jian, my master has always been only one person—the Jie Sect immortal Gu Xiu.'

'Yang Jian, I won't waste words with you.' Seeing Yang Jian wholeheartedly devoted to the Jie Sect, Jade Cauldron True Person ceased idle talk.

Knowing that once a conflict broke out, the Three Skies would certainly rush over, intending to forcibly take Yang Jian; as a result, Yang Jian's celestial eye burst forth with mighty power, and Jade Cauldron True Person, upon seeing it, dared not meet it head‑on, choosing to evade its sharp edge.

Boom—

The celestial eye struck a mountain, sending shards flying sideways, shaking heaven and earth.

At the same time, Gu Xiu also arrived, seeing Yang Jian unharmed, he let out a sigh of relief.

It seems the celestial eye is truly mighty; even Jade Cauldron True Person dare not meet it head‑on.

No wonder, in Investiture of the Gods, Yang Jian, a third‑generation disciple, relying on the Eighty‑Nine Mystic Art and his celestial eye could hoist and beat Yellow Dragon True Person.

'Jade Cauldron True Person, your Chan Sect is truly disgusting, specializing in such sneaky deeds; as a Jie Sect immortal, I will cleanse your Chan Sect of this scourge, and I believe the Jade Pure Sage will also be grateful to us.' Gu Xiu said slowly.

'Master.' Seeing Gu Xiu approach, Yang Jian felt much more relieved.

Jade Cauldron True Person frowned tightly; Gu Xiu's arrival meant his plan to take Yang Jian away was likely to fail.

'You've ruined my good deed and dare to come alone; I don't know whether to call you brave or foolish. Now I sever the master‑disciple bond with Yang Jian, and I can let you go.'

Jade Cauldron True Person's gaze was fierce, completely disregarding Gu Xiu.

But when he saw Gu Xiu seated upon a black lotus dais, he was slightly taken aback.

'World‑Destroying Black Lotus? I never expected the long‑lost World‑Destroying Black Lotus to appear here.'

He was very curious about Gu Xiu's identity—a third‑generation disciple of the Jie Sect who actually possessed a supreme‑grade innate spiritual treasure, making him feel that his Immortal‑Slaying Sword was no longer fragrant.

But Jade Cauldron True Person still wanted to save face; he would not say the words 'the treasure is fated with me'.

Seeing Jade Cauldron True Person's astonished expression, Gu Xiu was very pleased; this was exactly the effect he wanted.

Twelve‑grade World‑Destroying Black Lotus, a supreme‑grade innate spiritual treasure, its defense unmatched; seated upon the lotus dais, nothing can break it.

Even if his cultivation was inferior to the opponent's, Gu Xiu was not the least bit timid.

'Jade Cauldron True Person, your tone is grand; let me, a third‑generation disciple of the Jie Sect, learn how formidable you are.'

Gu Xiu stood upon the black lotus, commanding it to fly, his eyes shooting forth beams of divine light.

Jade Cauldron True Person continually dodged, saying coldly, 'I'll just see how long your heavenly eye can keep shooting.'

But upon seeing that Gu Xiu's outpouring of divine light showed no sign of stopping, he was greatly puzzled at how Gu Xiu could sustain it so long.

Although his immortal body was robust, he could not withstand the ceaseless torrent of divine light that Gu Xiu kept bursting forth.

As the fight continued, he was the one losing ground; sensing the Three Skies approaching, he wanted to flee.

The arriving Bi Xiao glanced and said, 'Our Three Immortals Island is not a place you can just come and go as you please!'

She brandished the Golden Dragon‑Snip Scissors; in an instant, they were like two flood dragons, baring fangs and brandishing claws, charging straight at Jade Cauldron True Person.

Upon seeing it, Jade Cauldron True Person's face changed drastically; the Golden Dragon‑Snip Scissors were exceedingly dangerous—even a Daoist immortal god could hardly escape being severed in two—so he thought of escaping.

But his waist was still struck, immortal blood spattering, as if something had fallen from his body.

Gu Xiu fixed his gaze and saw—it was an immortal root!

An immortal root is akin to an immortal's kidney; once severed, it takes a long time to heal.

Although someone like Jade Cauldron True Person has more than one immortal root within, losing one is still a severe blow to his vitality.

He swallowed his saliva.

The Golden Jiao Shears lived up to their name; seeing them, Ran Deng and Lu Ya could only flee, fortunately they were not used to cut him.

"Ding!"

"Successfully blocked True Person Yu Zhen from taking Yang Jian; mission complete, congratulations host for obtaining the Three-pointed Two-edged Blade!"

The system's voice brought Gu Xiu back to his senses, and he looked at Yang Jian.

"Yang Jian, are you alright?"

"Master, I'm fine, I just let True Person Yu Zhen get away."

"True Person Yu Zhen is one of the leaders of the Jade Void Twelve Immortals, not an undeserved reputation; it's not easy to keep him, you did well today, this weapon is yours."

Gu Xiu took out the Three-pointed Two-edged Blade and threw it to Yang Jian.

Yang Jian held it in his hand, eyes full of affection; deep down he felt this weapon was tailor-made for him.

"Thank you, Master."

The Three Xiao approached.

Bi Xiao beamed with joy, again giving the Jie Sect a reason to raise their eyebrows and exhale.

"This time we gave True Person Yu Zhen a lesson; I doubt he will dare come again."

Qiong Xiao also rarely showed a smile: 'Indeed, we can now rest easy for a while.'

Being wounded by the Golden Jiao Shears and having an immortal root cut off is no minor injury.

True Person Yu Zhen must be hiding somewhere to heal his wounds.

At this moment, Yang Chan came running anxiously.

"Immortal Master, are you two unharmed, Second Brother?"

Yang Jian shook his head: 'Third Sister, I'm fine.'

Gu Xiu also smiled: 'We're fine; having repelled True Person Yu Zhen, we need not worry about the Chan Sect's harassment for a while.'

Yun Xiao looked at Gu Xiu; she had indeed just seen him produce the Twelve-grade Extermination Black Lotus.

She couldn't understand when her disciple had become so wealthy.

The three sisters only possessed one item that was a top-grade innate spiritual treasure: the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron.

The Golden Jiao Shears are a crafted treasure.

Although she wondered, everyone has secrets, so she didn't press further.

"Gu Xiu, don't act so recklessly; wait until Master and your Uncle Master arrive before acting."

Gu Xiu smiled; if not for the Twelve-grade Extermination Black Lotus protecting him—a treasure even sages covet—and if not for being on Three Immortals Island, he would not have acted rashly, though he still pretended to be an obedient disciple.

"Master, rest assured, I will remember next time."

…

Meanwhile.

East Sea, inside a mountain cave.

True Person Yu Zhen looked at the wound on his waist, his face pallid.

Damn it, the task the master entrusted has gone awry; it seems I can only return to Kunlun Mountain to apologize to the master.