Mixed in the heavens, merits and virtues become immortals

Chapter 407 The Heaven-Opening Divine Axe

The fields stretch far and wide, the chariots gleam, and the four horses gallop with great force. The Grand Master Shangfu, his time was like an eagle soaring high. The valiant King Wu, he swiftly attacked the great Shang, and the court was enlightened and righteous.

In the final battle of the Investiture of the Gods, the outcome was clear. When the Western Zhou army was about to enter Chaoge, the people and soldiers of Chaoge united and surrendered the imperial city. King Zhou committed suicide by burning himself, and Jiang Ziya conferred titles upon the gods on the Investiture Platform. As a result, the Heavenly Court gained the Four Heavenly Kings, the Nine Luminaries, the Twenty-Eight Constellations, the Five Sacred Mountains Emperors, and other immortals and gods.

In an instant, the people lived in peace and the land prospered, auspicious omens descended from the heavens, and tranquility reigned all around.

Apart from the Yang family.

"We both participated in the Investiture of the Gods war. Jiang Ziya conferred titles upon one immortal and deity after another. Why didn't you accept the investiture?"

Cunxin questioned Yang Jian.

Yang Jian's expression was indifferent as he retorted, "Isn't it better to live a carefree life at the mouth of the Guan River, obeying orders but not summons?"

"That's not fair to you!"

Cunxin said with dissatisfaction, "If it weren't for you, Jiang Ziya wouldn't have been able to enter Chaoge even after fighting for twenty years. Why are they all above you now?"

Yang Jian fiddled with the folding fan in his hand, too lazy to make a sound.

"You are a great hero in the Three Realms."

Cunxin leaned closer to Yang Jian and whispered, "You should be in a higher position."

Cunxin held some expectations for Yang Jian.

"I am my mother's child."

Yang Jian said calmly.

During the Investiture of the Gods war, Yang Jian took Cunxin back to the Yang family mansion at Guanjiangkou. He thought the family would live happily together there, but living together, Yang Jian felt uncomfortable in many ways.

"Your mother..."

Upon hearing this, Cunxin said with dissatisfaction, "Back then, I didn't even care about the Dragon Palace or your status, and I was willing to follow you no matter what..." Cunxin felt that she had given too much and had not received the reward she deserved. She glared at Yang Jian and asked, "Who is prettier, me or your mother?"

Yang Jian had defied the heavens before, but he had never encountered such an extraordinary problem. He stared at Cunxin for a long time, speechless.

"never mind."

Cunxin looked at Yang Jian's gaze and sensed it was meaningless. She muttered, "I'm devoted to you wholeheartedly, but you're always thinking about this and that..."

"Immortals and gods must have great love."

Yang Jian rarely explained to Cunxin, saying, "Look at Gu Qing. Back then, for the sake of all the people, he shot down the sun. At Guanjiang Estuary, he led the people to build bridges and roads and dredge irrigation canals, turning the farming that depended on the weather into a guaranteed harvest regardless of drought or flood. This reduced the people's suffering so much. As a result, Gu Qing's magical power grew stronger day by day, and even the Heavenly Court had to avoid his sharp edge."

"What's so great about it?"

He said nonchalantly, "I can control the clouds and rain, and the people will still have a good harvest."

Yang Jian sat silently, feeling a kind of torment.

Cunxin, observing the situation, softened her stance slightly and said, "Speaking of Gu Qing, let's have him cook another meal."

"Their whole family is gone!"

Yang Jian raised his eyes and said.

gone?

when?
Cunxin's face lit up slightly; she just didn't like that there were too many people from the Yang family.

In the sea of ​​clouds.

While Gu Qing, Yang Chan, and the Seventh Princess were soaring through the clouds, they happened to look at each other and suddenly burst into laughter.

"I may have misspoke when I insulted Ao Tingxin."

The Seventh Princess breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That one is truly repulsive and disgusting to everyone."

After Yang Jian returned to the Yang family after the Investiture of the Gods war, Gu Qing immediately wanted to leave the Yang family mansion with his family. However, after years of managing Guanjiangkou, Yang Chan and the Seventh Princess were reluctant to leave. They lived separately, occasionally sharing meals. But they saw Ao Cunxin and Yang Jian's quarrels and their dislike for the surrounding relatives.

"cousin!"

Yang Chan immediately stopped her, saying, "How could you say such a thing about your second sister-in-law?"

“I didn’t mention my second sister-in-law.”

The Seventh Princess said calmly, "You're the one who's taking this personally."

Yang Chan pursed her lips, glanced at Gu Qing, and asked, "How did she become like this?"

Yang Chan and Cun Xin had communicated before, and she seemed to be a pretty normal person.

"Perhaps they feel their rewards aren't enough."

Gu Qing smiled and said, "In Cunxin's mind, she disregarded everything for Yang Jian, which can be considered a kind of investment. Now that Yang Jian is marrying her, he should receive an equal return. However, Yang Jian has good brothers, Xiaotianquan, and family by his side. For Cunxin, she does not feel the love of being possessed exclusively."

monopoly?

Yang Chan and the Seventh Princess exchanged a silent glance. After marrying Gu Qing, they found him quite adept at balancing things, so neither of them felt any favoritism. Even after many years of marriage, they had no dissatisfaction with each other; on the contrary, their feelings for one another had deepened.

"where are we going?"

Yang Chan asked.

"Kunlun!"

Gu Qing said.

Hidden within the Kunlun Mountains lies a divine weapon, the Heaven-Opening Axe. In the future, if Chenxiang were to cleave the heavenly rules, he would have to come here. However, the Primordial Celestial Venerable was in seclusion in the Kunlun Mountains, which sealed off the Kunlun Mountains. Now that the Investiture of the Gods war has ended, the Primordial Celestial Venerable has also left Kunlun and gone to the Mi Luo Heaven. Gu Qing followed closely behind and arrived here. Wielding the divine axe and manipulating the heavenly rules might allow Gu Qing to transform into a Golden Immortal in one step.

To reach Pangu's Axe, one must pass three trials: the Snow God, the Power God, and the Death God.

Gu Qing, holding Yang Chan and the Seventh Princess's hands, first arrived at the Snow God Pass.

This level is cold and covered in snow, and it is also where Yang Jian will hide Ao Tingxin's body in the future.

"To get through this, we need to melt the surrounding ice and snow."

The Snow God gave a hint.

Gu Qing, possessing the power of the Nine Yangs, did not circulate his magic upon arriving here. Instead, he opened his mind. In the martial arts world, especially the world of the Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty, Gu Qing tempered his mind, using it to control the demonic seed, the spirit, and the heavens and earth. After experiencing many worlds, his mind and spirit had been honed to a pure and clear state. At this moment, with a thought, the universal love in his heart naturally emerged, and the surrounding ice and snow melted away.

"Gu Qing, you have a warm heart."

The Snow God spoke, saying, "I am also known as the God of Indifference. As long as people's hearts are cold, the ice and snow will become colder and colder. But your heart is warm and you bring blessings to all living beings. You have passed this test."

Gu Qing stepped into the second checkpoint.

This challenge was with the God of Power, who showed Gu Qing the various benefits of ascending to the position of the Jade Emperor.

"With Yang Jian and Sun Wukong, the Jade Emperor has become the weaker party. As long as you give the order, you will surely be able to restore order to the world."

Gu Qing walked past with a swagger, revealing his indifference to power.

Ultimately, Gu Qing pursues power, and specifically, personal power.

The third challenge is Death.

This test will determine whether Gu Qing can dedicate himself to the common people and whether he can truly give up his life.

"My life and death are not in your control." Gu Qing said calmly after reaching this point, "Besides, I have already comprehended the mysteries between life and death."

The Great Method of Planting Demons in the Heart of the Dao requires one to comprehend life and death and to understand the fluctuations that transcend life and death.

A tremor shook the Three Realms, and Mount Kunlun exploded. The divine axe that Pangu used to create the world suddenly appeared on Mount Kunlun. In an instant, the Three Realms trembled. The Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, who had just felt that the Heavenly Court's strength had greatly increased after the Investiture of the Gods, were immediately restless.

"How can this be allowed?"

The Jade Emperor was furious and said, "What is Gu Qing doing with the Heaven-Opening Axe?"

Laozi moved aside, putting some distance between himself and the Jade Emperor: "This thing is obviously meant to strike you, not me."

Kunlun Mountains.

Gu Qing reached out and grasped the Heaven-Opening Axe. His divine sense flowed within the axe. In "The Lotus Lantern," to wield the Heaven-Opening Axe, one also needed "wisdom." Yang Jian killed Ding Xiang, who looked exactly like Cun Xin, making Ding Xiang's soul the spirit of the Heaven-Opening Axe. Then, he used the Lotus Lantern to unlock the magic power and wisdom accumulated within Chen Xiang's body, which allowed him to truly wield it freely.

Gu Qing is destined to traverse countless worlds, so he cannot take the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe with him. Obtaining the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe is merely to comprehend the rules within it. Therefore, this "wisdom" is invested into it by himself, which is also a secret method within the "Ghost Path".

"The heavenly soldiers and generals are coming!"

Yang Chan, the Seventh Princess, stood before the Pangu Axe and, seeing the dark mass of soldiers in the sky, reminded Gu Qing.

"It's ok."

Gu Qing calmly replied, "Someone will come to resist."

The sound of Pangu's axe reverberating throughout the Three Realms was known to all those with great supernatural powers, whether in the Eastern Continent or the Southern Continent. When the heavenly soldiers and generals arrived, Sun Wukong, wielding his golden cudgel, stood directly in front of Kunlun Mountain.

"Get out of here, you monkey!"

Marshal Tianpeng has always been loyal to the Heavenly Court, but after the gods of the Investiture of the Gods entered the Heavenly Court, he was neglected. Now is the time for him to make a contribution, so he takes up his rake and charges ahead.

"clang!"

"clang!"

"clang!"

The golden cudgel and the nine-toothed rake clashed three times. The first blow made Marshal Tianpeng's arm go numb, the second made his legs tremble, and the third blow brought him back to his senses. He swayed and shielded the Four Heavenly Kings in front of him.

“You all better behave yourselves.”

Sun Wukong, carrying his golden cudgel, looked at the gods and said with a grin, "I've seen your war of the Investiture of the Gods, it's nothing special."

Sun Wukong's early birth allowed him to witness all the excitement. His playful waving and gesturing infuriated the Four Heavenly Kings, who immediately laid a net of heaven and earth, and all the gods attacked together. Seeing this, Sun Wukong blew on a hair, and countless incarnations appeared. He wielded his golden cudgel, sweeping across the sky, becoming invincible. The gods of the Heavenly Court fell like rain.

"Nezha, go and stop him!"

The Jade Emperor was furious and ordered Nezha to go into battle.

Nezha, born with a rebellious nature, was enjoying watching the spectacle when he heard the Jade Emperor's decree. He had no choice but to rush forward with his Fire-Tipped Spear. After only a few exchanges, Nezha was defeated, clutching his shoulder. His swift and decisive defeat even stunned Sun Wukong, who was holding his Golden Cudgel.

"These gods were all incredibly fierce during the Investiture of the Gods or when they were mountain kings, but how come they all became useless after arriving in the Heavenly Court!"

The Jade Emperor was furious.

The Queen Mother of the West remained silent.

"Summon the Three Immortals to Kunlun Mountain to set up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation!"

The Jade Emperor gave the order.

The Queen Mother looked slightly embarrassed and said, "Your Majesty, there isn't any."

No?

The Jade Emperor's gaze held a hint of surprise.

A day in heaven is equivalent to a year on earth. For the Heavenly Court, the time after the Investiture of the Gods was only a day or two. After the Jade Emperor came out of seclusion, there were still many things to deal with.

"Then let the Holy Mother Jinling lead the gods of the Jie Sect to set up the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation."

The Jade Emperor then gave further instructions.

Upon seeing this, the Queen Mother said in a soft voice, "There isn't one like that either."

"Zhao Gongming, make him use the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl!"

The Jade Emperor then gave further instructions.

Seeing this, the Queen Mother lowered her head in shame and said, "Zhao Gongming does have it, but the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl is gone."

The Jade Emperor's expression grew increasingly surprised. He summoned all the gods of Heaven and presented them with the Investiture of the Gods. After reviewing it, he felt that the Jie Sect had lost many members, and the power of Heaven was not as inflated as he had imagined.

"Announcing the Tathagata Buddha!"

The Jade Emperor waved his hand and gave the order, then looked into the arena and saw the figures of Yang Jiao and Yang Jian.

Kunlun Mountains.

Gu Qing slowly waved his hand, and the Pangu Axe became increasingly light in his hand. His second primordial spirit entered the Pangu Axe, and he not only felt the layers of restrictions within the Pangu Axe, but also its internal structure. As his primordial spirit flowed, he gradually became more adept at handling the Pangu Axe.

With a leap, Gu Qing arrived before the heavenly soldiers and generals, sweeping the Pangu Axe across them at will. A sharp aura appeared out of thin air, extending infinitely forward into the surrounding world. The immeasurable power it brought almost reshaped the earth, fire, water, and wind of this world, causing the weapons of the heavenly soldiers and generals to break, and men and horses to fall. The magical artifacts in the hands of the Four Heavenly Kings also broke in response, and they flew away spitting blood.

"awesome!"

Upon seeing such a weapon, Sun Wukong excitedly approached, gently stroking the Pangu Axe with his hand, extremely curious about it, and at the same time asked Gu Qing if he knew how to use this magical artifact.

"This axe should be easy for you to handle."

Yang Jian looked at Gu Qing with a different meaning in his eyes. When he was cultivating with Yu Ding Zhenren outside Kunlun Mountain, Yu Ding Zhenren once mentioned the Heaven-Opening Divine Axe, which has indestructible power.

"Let's go to Heaven!"

Gu Qing affirmed to Yang Jian.

Holding an axe in his hand, Gu Qing also wanted to have a proper talk with the Jade Emperor.

Yang Jian's face showed a hint of excitement; he had never forgotten his father's revenge.

"Gu Qing, what do you want to do?"

Yao Ji gracefully appeared before Gu Qing, reaching out to block the Heavenly Court, and said, "In these Three Realms, if a change of dynasty is to occur, it will inevitably lead to widespread suffering and cause a calamity far more severe than that caused by the Ten Golden Crows." Yao Ji's voice carried a hint of gentleness and compromise.

"We're going to talk to the Jade Emperor about the new Heavenly Rules."

Gu Qing leaned closer to Yao Ji and whispered, "The current Heavenly Rules were all created by the Jade Emperor to protect the order of the Three Realms, but he is also cold and ruthless. Now that I have obtained the Heaven-Opening Axe, I will naturally rebuild the Three Realms. Don't worry, he is, after all, your brother."

He is also the Jade Emperor.

Yao Ji thought to herself.

The Pangu Axe had already appeared, and all the immortals gave way. Gu Qing rode the clouds and arrived at the South Heavenly Gate. He walked straight toward the Jade Pool. The two immortals guarding the South Heavenly Gate just looked at each other and smiled bitterly, not daring to stop him rashly.

Yaochi.

The Queen Mother of the West and the Jade Emperor were sitting upright when Gu Qing, carrying an axe, rushed in with Sun Wukong and Yang Jian, their eyes meeting in confrontation.

(End of this chapter)