Don't let Yu Ding take on any more disciples.

Chapter 96 Splitting the Mountain to Save Mother
Several streaks of light rose from Biyou Palace, disappeared into the void, and vanished without a trace.

"A jade slip for transmitting messages..."

After watching the jade slips disappear, Yu Ding couldn't help but marvel once again at the prowess of his junior brother, Yun Zhongzi.

The transmission runes on these jade slips involve the realms of time and space. The higher the realm of the immortal, the deeper their understanding of heaven and earth, and the farther the transmission can reach.

However, even so, it will still take some time, unlike messaging scrolls, which can be opened to communicate online, making it much more convenient.

"Inventions change the world..." Yu Ding sighed inwardly.

The principle of the communication scroll should be similar, but he only provided a rough outline of the direction; the core technology was known only to Yun Zhongzi.

……

Sanxian Island.

Qiongxiao was still studying pharmacology when she suddenly looked up and saw a ripple appear in the void, from which a streak of light flew out.

She raised her hand, and the stream of light flew over and landed in her hand.

Master is calling you urgently!

After reading just four short words, Qiongxiao squinted and opened her eyes wide: "It seems there's something important. I need to call Third Sister back right away."

"Eldest sister, eldest sister, Master has summoned us back."

Qiongxiao entered the cave and spoke to Yunxiao, who was meditating.

There was no movement.

"Big sister, big sister?"

Qiongxiao called out twice more tentatively.

Yunxiao sat there cross-legged, looking serene and unresponsive.

"Big sister wouldn't also..." Qiongxiao's head was filled with black lines.

She's already dug up most of Bixiao's little secrets, but this older sister is always composed, so her image can't be ruined!

"Master summoned me?" Yunxiao opened his eyes at this moment.

Qiongxiao carefully observed Yunxiao's expression and saw that her face was calm and expressionless, so she could only say, "Yes, I have already sent a message to my little sister. Let's set off together when she returns!"

Yunxiao nodded slightly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes... Couldn't he have called a little later!
Meanwhile, inside a human city.

The streets were bustling with people, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares filled the air, creating a lively atmosphere.

However, a young man wearing a light blue gauze coat and a white gauze robe passed by on the street. His fair skin and face, which even women would envy, attracted shy glances from young women and married women alike.

The young man, with a folding fan in his hand and a smile on his face, strolled down the street with a swaying gait.

"Hey, young lady, you look familiar. Have we met somewhere before?"

When he catches a glimpse of a pretty girl, he'll approach her and strike up a conversation with a grin.

Then the servants around the girl would stare at him like he was a thief.

Fortunately, this time there were no servants.

"Hmph, nonsense. Where have I seen you before?"

The girl gave a soft snort, but her large, watery eyes kept lingering on the handsome young man's face.

This young master is...so handsome!

It's time to teach this shallow, looks-obsessed girl a lesson... The young man smiled and said, "Ah, in my dream, young lady, would I have the honor of inviting you for a drink..."

As he was speaking, his face suddenly fell.

"What would you like to drink?" the waitress pressed.

The young man chuckled dryly, apologized, and slunk away into the crowd, disappearing from sight. He soon arrived at another corner.

"My second sister is really something, why did she have to come looking for me now of all times?"

The young master muttered something to himself, then produced a jade slip from nowhere. He glanced at it and his expression hardened slightly: "Master urgently summoned me?"

……

In Biyou Palace.

Yu Ding and the others were a little sleepy, but unfortunately, Biyou Palace was not their home, especially since their last trip had caused many members of the Jie Sect to harbor hostility towards him.

So, Yu Ding silently withdrew his idea of ​​taking a tour of Biyou Palace.

Although he knew that the three religions were discussing the Investiture of the Gods, which was the prelude to the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, it was really boring!

"Traveling on the Weak Water requires no boat, and one can travel the world in endless wonder."

When the spirit leaves the body, it is difficult for people to see; when the water tiger is brought forth, the matter becomes even more mysterious.

"Through cultivation on Kowloon Island, I was the first among the Jie Sect members."

Just then, accompanied by a poetic chant from the sky, a Taoist priest dressed in a bright red robe and riding a golden-eyed camel gracefully landed.

"Coming here with a poem...what a high-class thing to do!"

Yu Ding muttered to himself, but he had to admit that such an entrance was incredibly impressive.

He noticed that this person attracted everyone's attention the moment he appeared.

"Lü Yue has arrived." Taiyi's expression darkened.

The Plague Emperor Lü Yue... I have a vague recollection of Yu Ding, the legendary Plague Lord!
Then he noticed that not only Taiyi, but also the other twelve Golden Immortals had a tense expression. Even the members of the Jie Sect looked at the Taoist in the big red robe with nervousness and seemed quite wary.

"Haha, I didn't expect so many fellow Daoists to come today."

Lu Yue dismounted from the Golden-Eyed Camel and laughed loudly. He bowed to his fellow disciples and said with a smile, "Greetings, Senior Sister Jinling, and fellow disciples."

The crowd chuckled dryly and returned the greeting to Lü Yue.

"Ah, and Senior Brother Xuandu too, and all the fellow Daoists from Yuxu have come as well!" Lü Yue said with a smile.

Everyone smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

"This guy doesn't seem to have a good relationship with Daoist Duobao?"

Yu Ding glanced at Duobao Daoist, who was standing not far away with a calm expression.

Duobao Daoren, the chief disciple of the Jie Sect, held an extremely high position and could be considered Tongtian's right-hand man.

What impressed Yu Ding even more was that Guang Chengzi, the "Holy Mother Killer," had such a splendid record with the Fan Tian Seal in the Investiture of the Gods, yet when he attacked Duobao Daoren, he only managed to knock that person down.

The power of the Heaven-Turning Seal needs no further explanation; at least for now, even with his fourth-level Xuan Gong cultivation, he isn't confident he can withstand it for long.

This demonstrates the profound level of skill of this chief disciple of the Jie Sect.

At this moment, Lü Yue greeted everyone, even those from his Jade Void Palace, but he overlooked Daoist Duobao.

In addition to that earlier statement, "I was the first among the disciples of the Jie Sect"...

It seems that even within the Jie Sect, there isn't a unified group, Yu Ding thought to himself.

This is normal, though. Everyone is different, and people with similar temperaments tend to get along better.

"I've heard that this guy has a bad temper and is arrogant, so there aren't many people who get along with him."

Huang Long leaned closer: "But he is a highly skilled Golden Immortal, and his plague poison technique is incredibly advanced. Who would dare to offend him?"

Unable to beat them and unable to afford to offend them... Yu Ding understood, but those who wield poison are indeed not easy to mess with.

Furthermore, Lü Yue is a Golden Immortal, so his poison is probably not only for mortals, but even ordinary immortals might not be able to withstand it!

At the same time, he kept in mind the discord between Lü Yue and the members of the Jie Sect. With the Investiture of the Gods about to begin, this information was quite useful.

"Fellow Daoists, I'm late!"

A short while later, accompanied by a hearty laugh, a beam of light suddenly appeared, transforming into a man with a handsome face, a beard, and a robust physique.

He possessed an unfathomable Daoist aura.

"Senior Brother Zhao!"

The disciples of the Jie Sect bowed to him.

Senior Brother Zhao? Could it be Zhao Gongming...? Yu Ding's expression shifted, and the Jie Sect was divided into inner and outer sects.

Inner disciples usually reside on Jin'ao Island, in Biyou Sacred Realm, and are managed by the senior inner disciple Duobao and senior inner disciple Jinling.

Those who belong to the outer sect are naturally the disciples who cultivate in the four seas and three mountains. Zhao Gongming is the senior disciple of the outer sect, and he and the Three Immortals are responsible for taking care of their junior brothers who are away from home.

"Zhao Gongming is here too," Huang Long muttered, looking quite displeased.

Is it really Zhao Gongming?

Yu Ding was speechless. The sworn brother of the Three Immortals was a master with profound strength, capable of defeating more than twelve Golden Immortals single-handedly!
If he hadn't died, the Three Immortals of Sanxiao wouldn't have descended the mountain.

If the Three Immortals had not descended the mountain, they would not have been able to set up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation; without the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, the Twelve Golden Immortals would not have been reduced to mortals.

If the Twelve Golden Immortals hadn't been reduced to mortals, Primordial Father wouldn't have been so angry that he resorted to bullying the weak, and things wouldn't have spiraled out of control...

"This guy..." Yu Ding shook his head secretly. He probably never imagined that Old Zhao could single-handedly trigger the events that followed when he came down the mountain. This time, he couldn't let him die.

"Fellow Daoists, you've arrived too?"

After exchanging greetings with his fellow disciples, Zhao Gongming glanced at the Twelve Golden Immortals. He showed no sign of rejection and stepped forward to ask them a question.

"Yes, Fellow Daoist Zhao!"

Guang Chengzi and the others returned the greeting with clasped hands.

Zhao Gongming glanced at Biyou Palace and said in a low voice, "Fellow Daoists, do you know what our three masters are discussing?"

The group exchanged glances, unsure whether they should speak or not.

"It's about the great calamity of heaven and earth," Yu Ding said.

“Junior brother, you…” Taiyi was taken aback.

"It's something we'll all find out sooner or later anyway, so there's no harm in saying it now," Yu Ding smiled slightly.

"Fellow Daoist Yu Ding, could you please elaborate?" Zhao Gongming asked, his eyes lighting up.

"Of course, Fellow Daoist Zhao also knows that the Heavenly Court is currently short of manpower, in addition to the great calamity that has just begun."

Yu Ding smiled bitterly and said, "This great calamity is none other than the fact that we immortals have broken the rules. Therefore, those who suffer this calamity will probably be appointed as gods by heaven and serve the Heavenly Court. That's probably how it is."

“I see…” Zhao Gongming nodded.

He glanced at the other members of the Twelve Golden Immortals, who were acting mysteriously, with a hint of disdain, and felt quite displeased.

Boo!
Just then, three divine birds spread their wings and flew over: a blue phoenix, a swan, and a flower-feathered bird.

"Oh, my three sisters are here."

Zhao Gongming turned his head and was overjoyed. He turned around to greet him, saying, "Fellow Daoist Yuding, we'll talk later."

Yu Ding smiled and nodded. "Yes, a good connection has been established."

This is a good start.

At this moment, the Water and Fire Boy came out and said, "Fellow martial uncles, the three masters said that almost everyone has arrived, so please come in!"

"Follow the law!"

With a change of expression, everyone filed into Biyou Palace.

……

Momoyama.

The Heavenly Emperor casually transformed a peach into a towering mountain, nearly ten thousand feet high.

It does indeed look like a peach.

This time, Yang Jian followed his senses and arrived here.

A layer of light curtain enveloped Peach Mountain, and a team of heavenly soldiers guarded the path leading into the depths of the mountain.

"Master, there's a barrier," Xiaotian said.

Yang Jian hummed in agreement, closed his eyes, and with a thought, opened his third eye, which revealed a cage at the foot of Peach Mountain.

The cage consists of nine glowing blue pillars.

A somewhat frail figure sat with his knees drawn up to his chest, leaning against the cage, his face filled with worry.

In the cave outside the cage, a mighty golden-armored general sat cross-legged.

"mother!"

Yang Jian suddenly opened his eyes and called out softly.

The woman in the cell seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up.

"Master, my injuries are almost healed. Shall we charge in?" Xiaotian was eager to try.

He's been with his master for so long but hasn't shown his true strength yet.

Yang Jian thought for a moment and shook his head, saying, "My purpose in coming here is only to rescue my mother, not to kill anyone."

He was originally filled with hatred for the Heavenly Court, but Yu Ding's teachings still had an effect.

"who?"

At the foot of Peach Mountain, the divine general suddenly opened his eyes, his figure disappearing and reappearing outside Peach Mountain: "Peach Mountain is a forbidden area of ​​the Heavenly Court. I am the Heavenly General Tianyi, ordered by the Heavenly Emperor to guard the Heavenly Court's serious criminals. All irrelevant people, get out of the way."

"What if I don't move aside?"

Yang Jian's eyes flashed, with a hint of provocation.

If he retaliates passively, it would be considered self-defense...

"Is this Momoyama?"

Then a flash of light appeared, and the axe appeared. Like a man seeing a beautiful woman, he eagerly said, "Kid, come and try it out!"

As it spoke, the divine axe spun and pierced the air, flying over and landing in Yang Jian's hand, seemingly even more eager than Yang Jian, who wanted to save his mother.

The Celestial Dog glanced speechlessly at the mountain-splitting axe.

Be mindful of the image of your humanitarian merit artifacts, okay?

"Since you've chosen to make yourself miserable..."

The divine general's expression changed upon seeing the weapon. He pulled out a long sword with both hands, unleashing his True Immortal Realm cultivation, and charged directly towards Yang Jian.

"Go away!"

Yang Jian raised his hand and unleashed a fierce axe beam. The divine general held his sword with both hands to block it, but with a loud bang, he coughed up blood and flew out.

Click!

His armor, forged from the essence of the Milky Way, cracked open, revealing a grotesque axe mark on his chest, from which blood flowed.

"You...who are you?"

General Tianyi's face turned pale with shock.

It's been over a hundred years!

He hadn't felt this kind of fear for over a hundred years.

More than a hundred years ago, a demonic ape stormed the Heavenly Court and defeated him in just a few moves, leaving an indelible shadow in his heart.

However, that was because the demon ape was at the Celestial Immortal Realm, so it's normal that he, a True Immortal, couldn't defeat it.

But this time is different.

Judging from the aura emanating from this young man, he was merely a True Immortal, yet he couldn't even withstand a casual axe blow...

It's that axe!
He immediately realized that the axe was unusual, but he still wanted to ask one question:
What's wrong with this world...?

"Kid, hurry up and split the mountain, hurry up and split the mountain..."

The axe was urging impatiently.

"My name is Jianyang. I can't stand your constant talk of heavenly laws and regulations. Go back and report to the Heavenly Emperor that I have saved the person imprisoned under this mountain," Yang Jian said coldly.

"Well done, Jianyang, you've got guts."

General Tianyi gritted his teeth, gathered his immortal power, and led a group of heavenly soldiers to fly into the sky.

He's really gone too far!
He was traumatized by a monkey while in the sky, and finally managed to get a job on the mortal realm to relax, only to encounter this pervert...

As soon as the people from Heaven left, Yang Jian's eyes reddened as he looked at Peach Mountain before him.

"Is that Erlang?"

“It’s me, Mother, it’s me!” Yang Jian said in a trembling voice.

"Erlang, you should go quickly. Don't worry about me. The people from Heaven will be here soon."

"I hate my weak self from the past, unable to do anything when my mother was fighting for us, but this time, I must save my mother from this predicament..." Yang Jian said, pouring his magic power into the divine axe, which immediately shone with divine light.

laugh!
With a single blow of the axe, the barrier shattered like a soft bubble.

"Hurry up, hurry up!" urged the mantis-splitter.

Yang Jian's eyes lit up as he stared at the Peach Mountain Immortal Power erupting before him, its entire body glowing, making it look heroic and divine.

When the aura of man and axe as one reached its peak, a glint flashed in Yang Jian's eyes. He gripped the axe with both hands, raised it above his head, and swung it down sharply.

laugh!
With this swing, the world was thrown into chaos, the sky and earth lost their color, leaving only a dazzling, snow-white axe beam that pierced the void and struck Peach Mountain with a deafening boom.

"Oh……"

The axe made a satisfying sound.

P.S.: The second graduation exam for Yuquanshan will be held tonight.

I was engrossed in writing when I looked up and it was already dawn. My sleep schedule was all messed up and I felt a bit uncomfortable. I'll correct the typos when I wake up!
(End of this chapter)