Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad

Chapter 460 Meeting Yang Chan on the Moon

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On the moon, in the Guanghan Palace.

When Yang Chan once again witnessed Emperor Donghua raising his army to rebel against the Heaven and causing chaos in the three realms because of his affair with Fairy Peony.

Yang Chan couldn't help but feel a little confused. She remembered that her mother resolutely fought against the Heavenly Law for love, but ended up with a miserable end:
"Could it be that mother is really wrong?"

Is it really as the saying goes, "When the gods fall in love, the Three Realms are at rest; when the gods become lustful, the Three Realms are at peace," that when the gods fall in love, they are destined to pay such a painful price and plunge the Three Realms into chaos?

"Affection……"

After hearing this, Fairy Chang'e remained silent for a long time.

The cold moonlight in Guanghan Palace, like a layer of gauze, gently sprinkled on Chang'e's body, adding a bit of coldness and loneliness to her.

Yi shooting down nine suns, Chang'e flying to the moon...those past events flashed through her mind.

"The candle shadow on the mica screen is deep, the long river is gradually setting and the stars are sinking."

"Chang'e should regret stealing the elixir, and her heart will be blue every night because of the blue sea and blue sky."

(Poetic meaning: Chang'e may regret having stolen the elixir of immortality. Now she is in Guanghan Palace, facing the blue sky and the blue sea, suffering from loneliness night after night.)
Chang'e raised her head slightly and recited the poem that the scholar Xiao Chen wrote for her next to the private residence of the Third Holy Mother Yang Chan when they were at Huashan.

She looked at the distant starry sky, her eyes flashing with complex light.

In that look, there was longing for Yi, attachment to the past years, and even more helplessness and resentment towards the cold laws of nature.

"Yi..."

Chang'e murmured softly, this name carried her longing for countless days and nights.

Those emotions suppressed by the heavenly rules, those longings during the lonely years, surged in her heart like a tide.

Chang'e seemed to see Yi holding the magic bow and bravely shooting the sun, and tears flowed down her face involuntarily.

After a long while, Fairy Chang'e slowly spoke, her voice was clear but with a hint of determination:
"Sister Yang Chan, have you ever thought that maybe this heavenly rule is wrong?"

"Today's Heavenly Law has unclear responsibilities and is extremely strict. It only emphasizes order but ignores emotions."

"The Heavenly Law is too strict, which results in harsh enforcement and no mercy at all."

Fairy Chang'e frowned slightly, her expression solemn, and continued:

"Fairy Peony shouldn't have died, and neither should your mother."

"Look at the world, even ordinary people know the meaning of propriety, righteousness, integrity and shame, and they also understand the words of friendship and loyalty."

"Husbands and wives support each other, brothers love each other, and neighbors help each other. It is because of the emotional connection that the world has warmth and vitality."

"And we, the gods, are in charge of the order of heaven and earth, but we are deprived of even the most basic emotions. Is this reasonable?"

Fairy Chang'e looked at Yang Chan firmly and continued:

"Although we are gods, we are not heartless and desireless stones. We also have joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, love, hate, and vengeance."

"Is it possible to find a balance between order and emotion?"

"If we can respect and guide the emotions of the gods while maintaining the order of the Three Realms, and let emotions become the power for us to protect the Three Realms instead of the source of disasters, then wouldn't the Three Realms be more peaceful?"

Yang Chan was shocked when she heard this.

In her mind, the words of the fairy Chang'e kept echoing:

"It's right for gods to be emotional."

"Order and emotion can also be balanced."

Yes, gods are also living beings, and they also have seven emotions and six desires.

For the sake of love, the mother bravely fought against the laws of heaven, which was her persistence in true love; Emperor Donghua raised his army to rebel against heaven for the Peony Fairy, which was his protection for his lover.

Although their actions caused chaos in the three realms, behind them was a strong sense of love and righteousness.

However, the laws of heaven are so cold and ruthless that they regard love as a scourge and those who are moved by love as sinners, and they want to eliminate them as soon as possible.

"Could it be that this heavenly rule is wrong?"

"Is this heavenly law the cause of so many tragedies?"

Yang Chan muttered to herself.

She frowned slightly, her eyes full of thought. The cold light of Guanghan Palace shone on her, adding a bit of loneliness.

The Jade Rabbit Fairy doesn’t quite understand all this. Affection, love... those things are too complicated for her.

She was squatting beside the medicine house, fiddling with some herbs. When she heard Yang Chan's words, she just tilted her head, opened her big watery eyes, and moved her furry rabbit ears. She looked very cute, and she muttered:

"What kind of love is this? It would be better to make more medicine."

"These weird ideas will make your head explode if you think too much about them."

At this time, Fairy Su'e had also arrived at Guanghan Palace.

She came to the fairy Chang'e with a light figure and hurried steps, and reported:

"Palace Master Guanghan, the Star Lord of the Moon asked Fairy Daoyao to go to the Moon Palace to heal the wounds of the Heavenly Soldiers who returned from the overseas sea battlefield."

Although the Jade Rabbit Fairy and the Su'e Fairy had never gotten along well and had many quarrels with each other, they did not dare to disobey the orders of the Moon God.

She jumped up and down in a hurry to prepare the medicine box and medicine, muttering to herself:

"Humph, you only know how to order me around, and you don't even have any consideration for my small body."

After saying this, Fairy Su'e looked at Yang Chan and said to her respectfully:
"Third Holy Mother, if you have time, Taiyin Star Lord, please go over and help heal the injuries of these heavenly soldiers."

Upon hearing this, Yang Chan nodded slightly and said with her red lips:
"I have encountered this here, so it is only natural that I should do my part."

Soon, the Jade Rabbit Fairy was ready.

The Jade Rabbit Fairy was carrying a large medicine box on her back. The medicine box was almost bigger than her body and did not match her petite and pretty figure. She swayed from side to side when she walked, as if she would be crushed at any time.

Afterwards, Fairy Su'e took Yang Chan and the Jade Rabbit Fairy to the Taiyin Palace.

Along the way, the Jade Rabbit Fairy chattered non-stop, sometimes complaining that the medicine box was too heavy, and sometimes expressing curiosity about what the overseas naval battlefield looked like.

Yang Chan listened quietly, but in her heart she was thinking about the Heavenly Law:

"The Heavenly Laws are supposed to maintain order in Heaven and ensure the well-being of all living beings, but why are they causing so many sentient beings to suffer now?"

"Fairy Peony died for love, and my father died to protect us. Is this what the Heavenly Law wants to see?"

"Is this heavenly rule wrong?"

……

Xiao Chen actually didn't suffer any injuries, but he knew very well that in this complicated situation, being too intact would easily arouse suspicion, so he inflicted some minor sword wounds on himself.

Princess Halloween was protected closely by him behind her. She was not actually seriously injured. She was just exhausted after a fierce battle and was leaning softly against Xiao Chen.

However, at this time, Xiao Chen (Yang Guoshan)'s cultivation had apparently broken through the True Immortal level and reached the realm of Mysterious Immortal.

This is all thanks to the fact that he was able to unleash his potential in the battle, on the brink of life and death. It is understandable.

Of course, there are countless big guys in heaven.

The realm of Xuanxian is just the level of ordinary heavenly generals in the heavenly court, and it will not attract attention.

The other heavenly soldiers were not so lucky. They were either seriously injured and unconscious, or had broken limbs and were screaming in pain.

They originally wanted to follow General Juanlian out to catch turtles for the Jade Emperor and reap some benefits, but they did not expect to encounter the anti-heaven army of the traitor Donghua and end up with such a miserable end.

Duan Tianliang has always been a sneaky person. During the war, he always hides in the back or does not work hard. At this moment, he has not been seriously injured. He looked at the tragic scene around him, but in his heart he was thinking about his own benefits.

At this moment, Duan Tianliang was showing excitement, rubbing his hands, and said to Xiao Chen:

"Yang Guoshan, it's a great achievement for us to survive."

"We fought to the death against the rebel army of Donghua. We should be rewarded no matter what."

"At least I can get promoted to a higher rank."

"I am a golden-armored celestial soldier. I am afraid I can be promoted directly to the position of Patrol Captain and become a celestial general."

"You are a Silver-Armored Heavenly Soldier, and you can be promoted directly to a Gold-Armored Heavenly Soldier."

"How about it, Yang Guoshan, Yang Long, you two brothers, are you interested in being transferred to work under me?"

"Follow me, and you will have delicious food and spicy drinks in the future."

Duan Tianliang extended an olive branch to Xiao Chen and Princess Wansheng.

Xiao Chen did not agree immediately.

After all, he did show up in front of General Juanlian this time and gained a good impression.

At that time, he will see if he can be directly transferred to the command of General Juanlian. Wouldn't that be one step closer to Lingxiao Palace? How could he be willing to follow such an incompetent person like Duan Tianliang?

"Captain, let's wait and see. The situation is still unclear, and maybe there are other plans."

Xiao Chen did not agree directly, but just said with a smile.

"Um……"

Seeing this, Duan Tianliang narrowed his eyes and was secretly angry, but he did not force it.

Not long after.

"The Precious Lotus Lantern..."

Xiao Chen suddenly felt his heart moving strangely, as if an invisible hand was gently moving it. Xiao Chen activated his pupil technique and looked into the distance. Wherever his eyes went, the emerald green figure was like a lively light, reflected in his eyes.

"Yang Chan..."

Xiao Chen's heart suddenly moved, and the years he spent with Yang Chan in Huashan in the past surged into his mind like a gurgling stream merging into a river or sea.

More than a hundred years had passed since they parted at Mount Hua, and he and Yang Chan had never met again.

At this moment, Yang Chan was wearing a green long skirt, the hem of which danced lightly in the wind, like a green lotus blown by the mountain breeze, pure and elegant, untainted by dust.

Hundreds of years have passed, but Yang Chan's face is still as beautiful as ever, with a high nose bridge and lips like crimson cherries, so rosy and attractive that it seems that just a sip of them can give you a taste of all the sweetness in the world.

She was wearing no makeup, with delicate features, picturesque eyebrows and eyes, and her black hair hanging down. Her appearance was so peerless and breathtakingly beautiful.

She did not wear too many jewelries, she simply tied her hair up and inserted a simple jade hairpin. However, her natural temperament and beauty made people unable to look away, she was so beautiful that it was beyond words.

However, Yang Chan's figure is now more plump, fuller, and her curves are very exquisite.

It adds a touch of maturity.

The charm that radiates from the inside out makes people fall for it.

Xiao Chen's eyes were fixed on Yang Chan.

The Ancestral Dragon Pearl is a supreme innate spiritual treasure. Anyone who obtains it can conceal his or her own aura and become unpredictable.

After he obtained the "Ancestral Dragon Pearl", he naturally concealed his own aura and left no trace.

In other words, he, the King of Golden Horn, might be able to sense Yang Chan with the help of the Heart of the Precious Lotus Lantern.

But Yang Chan couldn't sense the Golden Horn King.

This is the mystery of the Ancestral Dragon Ball.

Women are very meticulous and have an especially sharp sixth sense.

Princess Wan Sheng saw Xiao Chen staring at the woman and couldn't help but ask through voice transmission:

"King Jinjiao, do you know that woman?"

Hearing this, Xiao Chen retracted his gaze, shook his head, and said calmly:

"We have never met before."

Princess Wansheng heard this but she didn't believe it. She glanced at Yang Chan and thought to herself:

"Who on earth is this woman? She could have caused the usually steady King Jinjiao to lose his composure like this..."

At this moment, Duan Tianliang also noticed the arrival of Yang Chan, the Jade Rabbit Fairy and Su'e Fairy.

His expression instantly became excited, his eyes fixed on Yang Chan, and he said:

"That is the Three Holy Mothers of Mount Hua, the niece of His Majesty, and the most beautiful woman in the Three Realms."

"I saw her in heaven a long time ago, but I never expected to see her peerless beauty again here today."

"Hehehe, if I can establish this relationship and have a taste of her beauty, maybe I, Duan Tianliang, will be able to rise to the top quickly."

"The Three Holy Mothers of Mount Hua, Yang Chan..."

Princess Halloween glanced at Yang Chan, seeming to be thinking about something.

Yang Chan is the sister of Yang Jian, the Second Lord of Manifestation. She has also heard of her name.

After a few breaths.

Yang Chan, the Jade Rabbit Fairy and the Su'e Fairy have descended from the clouds.

As Yang Chan stepped into the Taiyin Palace, she smelled a strong and pungent smell of medicine and blood coming towards her and going straight into her nostrils.

The light in the hall was dim. A few flickering candles trembled in the breeze, illuminating the many injured heavenly soldiers lying in all directions.

Some of the heavenly soldiers had blood gushing out of their wounds, soaking the ground beneath them; some had faces as pale as paper, their lips bloodless, and they moaned faintly in pain, as if every moan carried endless torment.

Seeing the miserable state of these heavenly soldiers, Yang Chan frowned slightly, with a look of pity on her face.

A feeling of pity welled up in her heart.

After all, these heavenly soldiers are just low-level monks in the heavenly court and can only obey the orders of their superiors.

Whether it is to capture the Peony Fairy or to capture Emperor Donghua, how can it be decided by them?

These heavenly soldiers were just following orders and had no choice.

"Hey……"

Yang Chan sighed softly, raised her hands gently, and offered the Precious Lotus Lantern.

In an instant, the Precious Lotus Lantern burst into a soft and bright light, like a layer of flowing green gauze, gently enveloping the injured heavenly soldiers.

The green light jumped and shuttled through the wounds like a lively elf. Wherever it went, the wounds on the heavenly soldiers gradually healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and their expressions, which were originally distorted by pain, slowly relaxed.

However, although the Precious Lotus Lantern has the ability to heal internal and external injuries, it cannot enable a person to "reshape the body or regenerate severed limbs."

Upon seeing this, the Jade Rabbit Fairy quickly took out bottles of healing pills from the medicine box, and together with several female fairies, she lightly shuttled among the heavenly soldiers.

The Jade Rabbit Fairy gently helped up a wounded celestial soldier and said softly:
"Don't be afraid. Take this pill and you'll get better soon."

As she spoke, she carefully fed the healing pill into Tianbing's mouth, and gently patted his back with her small hand, signaling him to swallow it.

These healing pills were indeed effective. After the heavenly soldiers took them, their wounds stopped bleeding quickly and their complexions gradually regained their rosy complexion.

Some of the heavenly soldiers opened their eyes weakly, looked at the Jade Rabbit Fairy with gratitude, and moved their lips as if they wanted to say something but had no strength.

The Jade Rabbit Fairy smiled sweetly and said:

"Rest well and get some sleep, you'll be feeling better soon."

……

Coincidentally, Yang Chan was right next to Xiao Chen.

At this time, Yang Chan was thinking about the Heavenly Law with great worry. The complicated provisions and various tragedies in reality were intertwined in her mind.

She was eager to learn the truth from these heavenly soldiers who had just returned from the battlefield.

Yang Chan saw that the injury of the heavenly soldier beside her was not too serious, so she decided to ask him about it.

then.

Yang Chan turned slightly to the side, looking at Xiao Chen with gentle and concerned eyes, and asked softly with her red lips parted:
"I heard that you just came back from the overseas naval battlefield?"

How dare Xiao Chen reveal his identity? He was the King of Golden Horns, a wild monster from the lower world. If his identity was exposed in the heavenly court, he would be doomed.

He looked calm, clasped his fists in salute without making any noise, bowed his head slightly, and said respectfully:

"Reporting to the Three Holy Mothers, that is exactly the case."

Yang Chan nodded slightly, and after a little thought, a trace of doubt flashed in her autumn-water eyes, and she asked softly:

"I heard that Fairy Peony died?"

"How did she die?"

Yang Chan frowned slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of concern and confusion.

Xiao Chen did not hide anything and spoke truthfully:

"Wang Lingguan took advantage of Emperor Donghua's unpreparedness and whipped him with his golden whip."

"The Peony Fairy protected Emperor Donghua by blocking the enemy with her own body, but unfortunately she died."

"The Peony Fairy died tragically while protecting Emperor Donghua..."

When Yang Chan heard this, her heart was touched, as if an invisible string was gently plucked, causing ripples that took a long time to calm down.

Her thoughts instantly drifted back to the past, and the tall figure of her father Yang Tianyou appeared before her.

Back then, their father, like the Peony Fairy, stepped forward without hesitation to protect them and their siblings, regardless of his own safety, and ultimately died tragically.

Thinking of this, Yang Chan's eyes turned slightly red and tears welled up in her eyes.

She raised her head slightly, trying not to let her tears fall, but she could not hide her sad eyes, which were full of sorrow and pain.

Xiao Chen seemed to see the sadness in Yang Chan's heart, and he couldn't help but feel a trace of pity.

"Third Holy Mother, I have also heard some of your past stories."

He whispered comfortingly:

"Third Holy Mother, the Peony Fairy died to protect the one she loved, and she has no regrets even though she died."

"Fairy Peony must hope that Emperor Donghua can be safe and sound, just like your father, he must hope that you and your siblings can live well."

"Their sacrifice brought peace to their loved ones. This deep love is witnessed by heaven and earth."

"I hope the Three Holy Mothers will mourn for you and not be too sad, lest you hurt yourself."

Yang Chan gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, nodded slightly, and said softly to Xiao Chen:

"You are right, but why does the friendship in this world always have to cost such a painful price?"

"Lovers in this world can never be together."

"If we can change the way we do things, won't there be so many separations and deaths?"

“Will there be fewer tragedies in this world?”

(End of this chapter)