Chapter 451: The Jade Emperor Steals the Home, Chenxiang is Seriously Injured

Heavenly Court, Divine Residence of Zhao Gongming.

Tang An did not come here to return the Year Beast, but to inquire about the situation of Jiuyue.

"Sister An, was the trip with the Year Beast back this time smooth?"

"Naturally smooth." Tang An took out a set of hot pot tableware, and even provided him with all the dipping sauces, seasonings, and hot pot base stocks.

"In the future, if Brother Gongming wants to eat it, you can satisfy your craving in the residence at any time."

Zhao Gongming rubbed his hands as he looked at these treasures before him, his eyes shining brighter than when looking at gold.

"In a while, I'll call Second Sister and Third Sister to let them have a taste too. They've been talking about how hungry they are for a long time just from hearing me talk about it."

"Alright." However, as soon as Tang An thought about eating hot pot, she naturally thought of Sun Wukong, Yang Jian, and Nezha.

"By the way, Brother Gongming, how is Jiuyue?"

When Zhao Gongming brought this up, he was very proud. "My precious disciple, ever since she fused with the demon core of her past life, Daji, her comprehension and talent have undergone a qualitative transformation."

"Thinking about it, perhaps it was because Daji was biding her time within her body, constantly absorbing the cultivation base within her, which led to her realm stagnating."

He poured a cup of water for Tang An, "It's just that Jiuyue hasn't come out of seclusion yet, so Sister An, I'm afraid you won't be able to see her this time."

Tang An shook her head slightly, "It's fine, the better she is, the more relieved I am."

It was only a dozen days since they last met, but she always felt empty and wanted to see her three disciples.

She wondered what the three of them were doing now, and if they missed her.

"Sister An?"

"Sister An?"

"Ah?" Tang An came back to her senses, "What is it?"

"What kind of hot pot are you eating?"

This sentence made Tang An pause for a moment, then she laughed out loud. Being asked by the God of Wealth what kind of hot pot she was eating—this feeling was indescribably magical.

After all, making a date to eat hot pot with the God of Wealth and ending up as sworn siblings was already a legendary thing to hear.

Above the Heavenly Court, the siblings were happy and harmonious.

Mortal World, Huashan.

Sun Wukong, Yang Jian, Nezha, and Yaoji were resisting the Jade Emperor's attack together.

After Nezha received the news through the Jade Pendant, he originally wanted to go find Tang An. But then he thought, Tang An was busy with major matters concerning the safety of the Three Realms.

Plus, Golden Lightning was rolling over Doushuai Palace, and it seemed the trouble Tang An had to face was even greater. He didn't want to distract Tang An, so he went to the lower realm to investigate himself.

As a result, he never expected that the Jade Emperor would come in person, without a single soldier or officer, to suppress Sanshengmu under Huashan himself.

The Jade Emperor of the past always loved to play dumb. But today, his temperament had changed drastically, as if he had become a completely different person.

His eyes held only cold execution, like a puppet without emotions.

"Brother!"

Yaoji shouted, "Mutual slaughter of blood relatives, how can you bear it?"

A trace of struggle appeared in the Jade Emperor's eyes, but that trace of struggle only existed for a moment before being erased.

"The New Heavenly Law must be born; those who defy the Heavenly Dao shall die!"

He raised his hand and pressed down, and a giant palm instantly pressed onto Huashan.

A day in heaven is a year on earth. Now, Chenxiang had grown into a handsome young man.

Although there was fear in his eyes, he still protected Sanshengmu behind him.

"Mother, don't be afraid, Chenxiang will protect you."

Yang Chan knew she could not escape this tribulation, so she handed the Lotus Lantern and the incantation to activate it to Chenxiang together.

"Child." She stroked Chenxiang's face with reluctance, "Mother's tribulation has already been delayed for many years by your godmother. What is meant to come will always come."

"Rest assured, Mother once heard your godmother mention that in this tribulation, Mother will only be suppressed under Huashan and nothing will happen."

"But you must remember, after Mother is imprisoned, you must not be impulsive, and you must remember your godmother's teachings."

"If she does not let you save Mother, you must listen to her, do you understand?"

Chenxiang shook his head, anxiously grabbing Yang Chan. "Mother, don't go, I will go find Godmother, Godmother will definitely come to save us."

Yang Chan sighed, "Child, she has already sacrificed too much for our family. Even if we cannot provide her with assistance, we must never become her burden."

"You must remember, in the future when Mother is imprisoned, you must listen to your godmother, do you understand?"

Chenxiang cried and shook his head, "Mother, I won't listen, I want you and I want Godmother, we are a family, you cannot go."

"Where are the Four Heavenly Kings!" The Jade Emperor issued an edict.

The Four Heavenly Kings appeared, obeying the edict to bring troops to hold back Sun Wukong and the others. Then he would suppress Yang Chan himself, without a moment's delay.

Because whether it was the Heavenly Dao controlling the Jade Emperor or the Jade Emperor's own subconscious, both were incomparably clear.

As long as Tang An noticed, this tribulation would surely fail.

"You are not allowed to take my mother!"

Chenxiang no longer hid his skills, flying up and deciding to fight with his life to resist the tribulation of the Heavenly Dao.

"Godmother does not accept fate! I do not accept fate either!"

"My mother only gave birth to me, she did nothing wrong. Why must you suppress my mother because of the birth of the Heavenly Law!"

He held the Lotus Lantern in one hand and the axe artifact that Tang An once gave him in the other.

"If you want to take my mother away today, you will have to step over my corpse!"

"Even if I die! I will never let you get your way!"

Seeing her son like this, Yang Chan was very gratified. She immediately injected Dharma Power into the Lotus Lantern to advance and retreat with her son.

In an instant, the earthy-yellow axe shadow, amplified by the Lotus Lantern, collided with the Jade Emperor's Dharma body.

"Pfft—"

Without a doubt, with Chenxiang's dozen or so years of cultivation, even adding Yang Chan would not be enough to contend with the Jade Emperor.

Chenxiang was struck and slammed into the ground, creating a stone crater over thirty meters in diameter. The surrounding peach trees were instantly destroyed, and peach blossoms filled the sky, yet they concealed a murderous edge.

"Chenxiang, Chenxiang."

Yang Chan flew over to lift Chenxiang up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"Child, how are you? Child?"

He was only a teenager and still had a mortal body; how could he withstand the impact of that strike from the Jade Emperor?

Chenxiang just wanted to speak, but he spat out a mouthful of blood instead.

"Mother..."

"I'm sorry, I should have listened to Godmother and worked harder."

"Don't say anymore, don't say anymore." Yang Chan held Chenxiang in her arms, shedding tears of heartache.

"Second Brother, Second Brother, I am willing to be pressed under Huashan, please save Chenxiang, save him."

Yang Jian slashed his blade at hundreds of heavenly soldiers and rushed toward Chenxiang.

Seeing this scene, the Jade Emperor merely waved his hand and took Yang Chan away, without killing them all.

Because Chenxiang had to live; only if he lived, relying on the power of hatred, could he urge the New Heavenly Law to descend into the world.

Yang Jian helped Chenxiang up and fed him a leaf.

Chenxiang looked at Yang Jian, crying helplessly and aggrievedly.

"Uncle, clearly our family has done nothing wrong, so why must Grandmother and Mother both be suppressed?"

"I don't want Mother to die, I don't want Mother to become a second Grandmother, and I don't want Godmother to get into trouble again trying to save Mother."

"Was I born a mistake?"

"If I die, can Mother live, and will this disaster pass?"

Upon hearing this, Yaoji felt unbearable heartache and angrily rebuked the Jade Emperor.

"Brother! Listen to the child's words; do you even have a heart at all!"