I am a fairy in Journey to the West

Liu Chenxiang and the Heavenly Silkworm King dug in the mountain for more than two months. The Heavenly Silkworm King was doing better, but Liu Chenxiang had almost become a wild man.

But looking at the small pile of stones next to him that was not even knee-high, the Heavenly Silkworm King was filled with despair.

He and Liu Chenxiang dug tirelessly for more than two months, but they only dug up this little bit. It was like trying to scoop seawater from the ocean with a teacup for a month – it was completely fruitless.

This is going to take forever to dig! The Heavenly Silkworm King has really lost his will to live and is starting to regret it.

At this moment, Liu Chenxiang cried out in pain. The Heavenly Silkworm King looked up and saw that a stream of blood was seeping from the gauze in Liu Chenxiang's hand.

The Heavenly Silkworm King could tell at a glance that his wound had reopened, so he quickly stepped forward and said, "Brother, don't dig anymore, let me apply some medicine for you."

Liu Chenxiang's hands were covered with new calluses, and the blood was flowing from the cracks in her palms.

Liu Chenxiang nodded, then sat down to the side. The Heavenly Silkworm King turned around and went into the mountains to gather herbs. After returning, he ground the herbs into powder and applied it to Liu Chenxiang's wounds.

While applying the medicine, the Heavenly Silkworm King subtly advised, "Brother, if you keep digging like this, you'll never be able to save the Third Holy Mother, even if you dig until you die."

Liu Chenxiang looked up at the Heavenly Silkworm King, then asked, "What does elder brother mean?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King said, "I think we need to think of another way. The Third Holy Mother is a deity, and the Tao Mountain that suppresses her is naturally a sacred mountain. How can we mortals possibly dig it up?"

Liu Chenxiang asked, "Brother, do you mean we should use the methods of the immortals?"

"Brother, you are indeed clever," said the Silkworm King. "Do you know anything about the 'Erlang Precious Scroll'?"

Liu Chenxiang asked, "I only know about spring rolls, what is Erlang Baojuan?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King laughed and said, "The Erlang Precious Scroll is the 'Qingyuan Miaodao Erlang Xiansheng Zhenjun Kaishan Precious Scroll,' which tells the story of Erlang Zhenjun splitting the mountain to save his mother."

Upon hearing the four words "splitting the mountain to save his mother," Liu Chenxiang's eyes widened instantly. "Brother, tell me more."

So the Heavenly Silkworm King told Liu Chenxiang the story of Erlang Shen splitting the mountain to save his mother. After listening, Liu Chenxiang was greatly encouraged and said, "If Erlang Shen could split the mountain to save his mother, why can't I, Liu Chenxiang, do the same?"

After saying that, Liu Chenxiang asked the Heavenly Silkworm King, "But I wonder where that mountain-splitting axe is?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King said, "Naturally, it's with Erlang Shen, the True Lord of Manifestation."

Liu Chenxiang then asked, "Where is Erlang Shenzhenjun?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King said, "It is at the Guanjiang Estuary in Jambudvipa."

"Southern Jambudvipa." Liu Chenxiang had absolutely no idea about this. "Is Southern Jambudvipa far from here?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King sighed and said, "It's far away! Back then, the Buddha of Nirvana, escorted by the Great Sage Equaling Heaven, took fourteen years to travel from Jambudvipa to Aparagodaniya to retrieve the scriptures. How much more difficult would it be for you and me?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Chenxiang's gaze dimmed again. "In that case, I might as well continue digging the mountain."

The Heavenly Silkworm King stopped talking. After all, going to the Southern Continent was not feasible. Besides, even if you reached Guanjiang Estuary, whether Erlang Shen would give you the Mountain-Splitting Axe was another matter entirely.

For Liu Chenxiang, such a hopeless endeavor was indeed less straightforward than simply digging up the mountain.

Just as Liu Chenxiang and the Heavenly Silkworm King were tirelessly digging at the mountain, Bodhisattva Zhunti informed the Western Mountain God Palace about the matter.

Zhi Du, the Minister of the Western Mountain Divine Palace, immediately reported the matter to the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain. Upon learning of this, the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain summoned Hua Yue Erlang.

Hua Yue Erlang entered the Golden Heaven Palace and bowed to the Great Emperor of the Western Peak, saying, "Your son pays respects to Your Majesty."

The Great Emperor of the Western Peak nodded slightly and asked, "How are the divine generals' training going lately?"

Hua Yue Erlang replied, "Reporting to Father Emperor, it has been quite effective."

"Hmm." The Great Emperor of the Western Peak handed the report in his hand to Erlang Huayue and said, "This is a report sent by Minister Zhidu. Take a look."

Hua Yue Erlang reached out and took the report. After reading it carefully, his brows furrowed. "Father, is this matter confirmed?"

The Great Emperor of the Western Peak said, "That's why I called you here. You should take three hundred divine generals and go see for yourself."

Hua Yue Erlang nodded, returned the report to the emperor's desk, and then said to the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain, "Father, if this matter is absolutely true, what should I do?"

The Great Emperor of the Western Peak said, "That Liu Chenxiang is your nephew. Stop him first, and then try to persuade him properly."

Hua Yue Erlang then asked, "What if we can't persuade them?"

The Great Emperor of the Western Peak pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Then arrest him and take him directly back to the Divine Palace to be imprisoned."

Hua Yue Erlang bowed and said, "Your subject obeys the decree."

The Great Emperor of the Western Peak then instructed, "Don't tell your mother about this yet; women are soft-hearted."

Hua Yue Erlang replied, "I understand."

Afterwards, Hua Yue Erlang bid farewell to the Great Emperor of the Western Peak, turned around and left the Golden Heaven Palace, and led three hundred divine generals straight to Tao Mountain.

Fourteen days later, Hua Yue Erlang led three hundred divine generals of the Western Peak to Tao Mountain. Before they even entered the mountain, they stood on the clouds and looked down and saw an open space at the foot of the southern side of Tao Mountain.

Two wooden houses were built on that open space, and various tools for digging the mountain were piled up around them.

It was late afternoon, the sun was high in the sky, and two figures were busy at the foot of the mountain. The two men swung their hoes and picks, which clanged against the pottery mountain.

Hua Yue Erlang frowned and immediately led three hundred divine generals down.

At this moment, Liu Chenxiang and the Heavenly Silkworm King, who were working hard to dig the mountain, did not notice at all that a cloud had fallen down above them and landed right behind them.

Liu Chenxiang, being a mortal, naturally had weak senses, but the Heavenly Silkworm King, being a demon, immediately sensed the abnormality after Hua Yue Erlang and the others landed.

The Heavenly Silkworm King felt an intense burning sensation on his back, as if a blazing flame was scorching it.

This was because the divine light emanating from Hua Yue Erlang was burning away the demonic energy emanating from him.

The Heavenly Silkworm King suddenly turned around and looked, then his legs went weak, his whole body went cold, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

The reason was that Hua Yue Erlang and the three hundred divine generals were all dressed in golden helmets and armor, exuding divine might, and it was clear at a glance that they were divine generals from the Heavenly Court.

The Heavenly Silkworm King turned pale with fright and quickly reached out to pat Liu Chenxiang.

Liu Chenxiang was digging in the mountain, sweating profusely, when the Heavenly Silkworm King patted him a few times and then turned to ask, "What's wrong, brother?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King didn't speak, but simply pointed at Hua Yue Erlang and the others. Liu Chenxiang turned his head to look in confusion.

The next moment, Liu Chenxiang froze on the spot. He looked at the majestic and imposing generals in full armor and was extremely surprised. "Who are you?"

At this moment, a divine general stepped forward and said, "The Grand Commandant of the Western Mountain, Marquis Jinming, is here."

Liu Chenxiang slammed his hoe on the ground and asked, "Who are the Grand Commandant of the Western Mountain and the Second Prince Jinming?" The divine general replied, "They are the same person."

Liu Chenxiang said, "If it's just one person, why did you give two names?"

"How dare you mock me!" the divine general roared.

At this moment, Hua Yue Erlang raised his hand and waved, and the divine general immediately bowed and retreated. Then Hua Yue Erlang stepped forward, and the Heavenly Silkworm King hurriedly knelt down and bowed, saying, "This little demon Heavenly Silkworm pays respects to Marquis Jinming."

Then the Heavenly Silkworm King tugged at Liu Chenxiang's clothes, making him kneel down and pay homage as well.

Liu Chenxiang disagreed, saying, "Why should I worship him?"

The Heavenly Silkworm King said, "He is your uncle."

"What did you say?" Liu Chenxiang's eyes widened, as if she hadn't heard clearly for a moment.

The Heavenly Silkworm King continued, "He is your maternal uncle, and your mother's brother. Your mother is the Third Holy Mother of Mount Hua, and he is the Second Son of Mount Hua."

Liu Chenxiang's face was full of astonishment, but when he looked at Hua Yue Erlang, his uncle's face showed no affection, only indifference and solemnity.

Liu Chenxiang said, "He is not my uncle."

"Uh..." The Heavenly Silkworm King choked, then stopped talking and lay down on the ground. It was none of his business. He told the two of them, uncle and nephew, to do whatever they wanted.

Hua Yue Erlang looked at Liu Chenxiang and asked, "What are you doing?"

Liu Chenxiang raised his head and said, "Dig the mountain."

Hua Yue Erlang asked, "Why are you digging into the mountain?"

"To save my mother," Liu Chenxiang said.

Hua Yue Erlang said, "Do you know that this is a sacred mountain? By digging into this mountain, you are increasing your mother's sins?"

Liu Chenxiang said, "I don't know. I only know that I am saving my mother."

Hua Yue Erlang coldly said, "Your mother doesn't need your help. She will be released naturally after her punishment is over and will regain her freedom."

Liu Chenxiang asked, "When?"

Hua Yue Erlang said, "Perhaps a few hundred years, perhaps a few thousand years."

Liu Chenxiang burst out laughing. "Hundreds of years? Thousands of years? Does that mean our family of three will never be reunited?"

Hua Yue Erlang said calmly, "Immortals and mortals cannot be together. From the moment your parents defied the laws of heaven to unite, this ending was already destined."

"Bullshit!" Liu Chenxiang pointed at Hua Yue Erlang and said, "This is nothing but the selfish talk of you gods. What do you mean by immortals and mortals cannot be together? Isn't it just that you gods want to stay high above, sitting in your magnificent palaces, drinking fine wine and eating delicacies, and taking pleasure in the suffering of mortals?"

Hua Yue Erlang was not angry when he heard this. He just laughed and patted Liu Chenxiang on the shoulder, saying, "Go home. Go back and take good care of your father. Then get married and start a family."

"No!" Liu Chenxiang pushed Hua Yue Erlang's hand away and said, "I must save my mother!"

Hua Yue Erlang looked at his right hand, which Liu Chenxiang had just pushed aside, with a hint of surprise on his face. He then looked at Liu Chenxiang and asked, "You have magic power?"

After saying that, Hua Yue Erlang reached out and grabbed Liu Chenxiang's neck with lightning speed.

Liu Chenxiang's expression changed, and he shouted "What are you doing?" and tried to resist, but Hua Yue Erlang's hand gripped his neck like an iron clamp, leaving him unable to resist at all.

Then a divine light shone in Hua Yue Erlang's hand. After a moment, Hua Yue Erlang withdrew his hand and said with a look of amazement, "I never thought that you would have such a destiny to become an immortal, and that you would still have the magical power that you inherited from your mother."

At this point, Hua Yue Erlang looked at Liu Chenxiang and said, "That's simple. You have a destiny to become an immortal. If you can cultivate diligently, you will surely become an immortal in the future. After becoming an immortal, you will have endless lifespan. At that time, when your mother has cleansed her sins and been released from prison, you will be able to reunite with her."

Upon hearing this, Liu Chenxiang's eyes flashed, and she asked, "What about my father?"

Hua Yue Erlang said, "Your father has no affinity for immortality; he is just a mortal."

“I refuse!” Liu Chenxiang said. “I just want to rescue my mother, and I just want our family of three to be reunited right now.”

After saying that, Liu Chenxiang gripped the hoe with both hands and said to Hua Yue Erlang, "I must rescue my mother now, and no one can stop me!"

Hua Yue Erlang's face darkened, and he said, "You are truly stubborn and incorrigible!"

After saying that, Hua Yue Erlang took a step back, pointed at Liu Chenxiang, and ordered, "Men, arrest Liu Chenxiang!"

As soon as Hua Yue Erlang gave the order, more than a dozen divine generals rushed forward. Liu Chenxiang immediately raised his hoe and threw it, but the divine generals simply waved their hands and knocked the hoe away.

At this moment, the Heavenly Silkworm King, who was lying on the ground, suddenly got up, pushed Liu Chenxiang aside, and said, "Brother, run! I'll hold them off here."

After saying that, the Heavenly Silkworm King opened his mouth and spat out a plume of white smoke that drifted away.

The white smoke quickly dissipated, and the moment it touched the divine generals, it instantly turned into a piece of ice, freezing the lower half of the dozen or so divine generals in place.

Upon seeing this, Liu Chenxiang quickly ran down the mountain, and at that moment a phoenix-winged purple-gold spear suddenly appeared, shattering the icy aura.

Then, Hua Yue Erlang thrust his spear down, striking the Heavenly Silkworm King directly in the heart.

The Heavenly Silkworm King immediately coughed up blood and was pinned to the ground by Hua Yue Erlang's spear, with blood gushing out from behind him.

"Brother Tiancan!" Liu Chenxiang's eyes widened in horror at the sight, and he stopped running and rushed back.

The Heavenly Silkworm King spat out a mouthful of blood, raised his hand and waved at Liu Chenxiang, signaling him to run quickly.

But Liu Chenxiang did not run away. Instead, he returned directly and was surrounded by the gods who rushed up.

With the little magical power Liu Chenxiang possessed from his mother's womb, he was naturally no match for these divine generals. He struggled a few times before being firmly pinned down.

Just as Liu Chenxiang was pinned down, a lotus lantern rolled out of his arms.

Upon seeing the lotus lantern, Liu Chenxiang hurriedly reached out to grab it. He let out a loud roar, and then with a rip, his clothes were torn. He finally managed to free one hand and grab the lotus lantern.

The moment Liu Chenxiang grasped the Lotus Lantern, his magical power naturally flowed into it.

The next moment, the Lotus Lantern shone brightly, and with a 'boom,' it sent all three hundred surrounding divine generals flying.

Only Hua Yue Erlang, enveloped in divine light and firmly rooted to the ground, managed to withstand the divine power of the Lotus Lantern after being forced back more than thirty steps.

Upon seeing this, Liu Chenxiang, disregarding his shock, hurriedly rushed forward with the Lotus Lantern in hand, forcefully hoisted the Heavenly Silkworm King onto his back, and then fled down the mountain under the protection of the Lotus Lantern.

Seeing Liu Chenxiang escape, Hua Yue Erlang did not immediately chase after him, but instead went to gather the divine generals who had been blasted away by the Lotus Lantern.

After gathering all the generals, he counted them and found that 160 were injured. Hua Yue Erlang ordered these 160 to stay behind to heal and guard Tao Mountain, while he led the remaining 140 to follow Liu Chenxiang's trail. (End of Chapter)