This is so dishonest!

Chapter 488 Whether the Heavenly Court is in chaos or not, the Jade Cauldron has the final say.

Dark clouds gathered over the Guanjiang Estuary, accompanied by lightning and thunder.

Eighteen nets descended from the sky, layer upon layer, completely sealing off the space within a hundred miles, so that not even a fly could escape.

Eighty thousand naval soldiers hid within this inescapable cloud formation, beating drums to send off their commander.

The drums thundered, and a murderous aura filled the air.

However, the chants they shouted sounded somewhat... strange.

"Marshal is mighty!"

"The Marshal is so imposing!"

"Marshal's mission will surely be a resounding success!"

"Marshal is invincible! Remember to give Her Highness the Princess some face!"

Tianpeng Zhenjun stood at the front of the formation, listening to the bursts of laughter and whistles coming from behind him, his dark face turned ashen.

He turned around abruptly and glared fiercely at his heartless, unscrupulous subordinates who loved to watch the drama unfold.

"You lot! All of you, shut up!"

He growled through gritted teeth.

"When I get back, I'll deal with you all one by one! Everyone, double the training!"

The soldiers' laughter grew louder, but they wisely quieted down, and silence returned to the formation.

Tianpeng then straightened his armor, took a deep breath, and forced a smile that looked more like a grimace.

He steeled himself and flew alone toward the small courtyard below, shrouded in magical energy.

This is a job that no one else can really do.

Only the marshal himself could personally visit.

As he flew, he kept muttering to himself.

"Your Highness, I was only following the orders of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor; I had no choice in the matter..."

"Please, please be gentle with me later, my body can't take your blows..."

"And those young princes, they need to be quick-witted. They should seize the opportunity and run, and whatever they do, don't look back..."

As he spoke, he landed in front of the gate of that mortal courtyard.

The door opened with a click, and a woman dressed in plain clothes, yet whose unparalleled beauty could not be concealed, stood gracefully in the courtyard.

She held the hand of a beautifully sculpted child in one hand, and followed behind a slightly older boy.

That woman was none other than Fairy Yunhua.

She looked at Tianpeng without the slightest fear in her eyes.

"What brings you here, True Lord?"

Tianpeng Zhenjun looked at her, then at Yang Tianyou and the three children beside her, and the last bit of hesitation in his heart disappeared.

He slammed the Shangbao Qinjin Pad to the ground with a muffled thud, then bowed deeply to Fairy Yunhua.

"This humble general, Tianpeng, is here by order of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor to request that the Princess... return to the palace!"

Then, an earth-shattering battle broke out in this small Guanjiang Estuary.

The Heavenly Lord Tianpeng and Princess Yunhua fought back and forth, their battle so intense that it caused a dazzling display of divine light and the earth to shake.

However, in this seemingly fierce battle, Tianpeng Zhenjun always "accidentally" revealed his weaknesses.

The precious gold-plated rake in his hand could have defeated his enemy in one move, but it always seemed to miss "just right".

Finally, in a dazzling and magically powerful moment, Tianpeng Zhenjun was "inadvertently" forced back a hundred feet by a magical technique from Yunhua Xianzi.

This gap is enough for anyone to escape alive.

A hint of gratitude flashed in Fairy Yunhua's eyes. Without hesitation, she used her last bit of divine power to push Yang Tianyou and the three children, Yang Jiao, Yang Chan, and Yang Jian, towards the weakest point of the Heavenly Net.

"Come on!"

After the children had fled, Tianpeng Zhenjun suddenly realized what was happening and rushed over, finally managing to capture the exhausted Yunhua Fairy with great difficulty.

"Marshal, Yang Tianyou and a few of his children have already run away. Should we give chase?" the heavenly soldiers and generals asked.

Tianpeng glared: "Chase them!"

"Of course I have to chase."

"It must be fast, but not too fast, understand?"

The heavenly soldiers and generals nodded: "Yes, sir!"

~~~~~
Outside Yuquan Mountain.

Above the vast sea of ​​clouds in the heavens, celestial light swirled and auspicious energy rose.

Eighty thousand Heavenly River Navy soldiers, clad in silver armor and wielding divine weapons, formed a formidable array, with eighteen Heavenly Nets completely sealing off the outer perimeter of Jade Spring Mountain.

Marshal Tianpeng stood at the front of the formation, clad in golden helmet and shining armor, yet his expression showed no trace of murderous intent, but rather an air of relaxed relief.

He watched as the stubborn kid he had been chasing all the way transformed into a streak of light and plunged headfirst into the spiritually rich immortal mountain below.

He only truly breathed a sigh of relief when the streak of light completely disappeared into the verdant mountains.

"so far so good."

Tianpeng patted his strong chest and muttered to himself with lingering fear.

"Fortunately, this kid has extraordinary bloodline and excellent physique, and he is indeed quite resilient. He has come out unscathed after all this ordeal."

"Otherwise, if even the slightest mistake were to occur, wouldn't His Majesty skin me alive?"

He recalled the Heavenly Emperor's seemingly calm eyes, which contained endless thunder, in the Lingxiao Palace.

After "capturing" Fairy Yunhua, Tianpeng was ordered to continue hunting down the three children.

However, a small mishap occurred along the way during the pursuit.

I wonder who this powerful figure came to the rescue.

Yang Chan and Yang Jian fled together, but got separated during their frantic escape.

Tianpeng spent a long time calculating with his fingers, but the secrets of heaven were in complete chaos, and he couldn't figure anything out.

At that moment, he was truly terrified and broke out in a cold sweat.

That was terrifying.

This is His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor's own niece, and the only daughter of the Eldest Princess.

If anything were to happen to her, the karmic consequences that would affect the Three Realms would be truly enormous.

"Hey, I wonder which big shot is joking. At least let me know where Yang Chan went."

Tianpeng muttered to himself.

"And that Yang Jiao, I wonder where he went."

"However, there is a trace to follow. It is roughly heading east, all the way into the vast ocean."

Tianpeng cast his gaze toward the distant east, a profound look in his eyes.

They are quite particular about how things are done here.

At least it appears as if Yang Jiao himself had a miraculous encounter.

Instead of some powerful being directly interfering in the Heavenly Emperor's family affairs.

"When a dragon enters the East Sea, it is likely to have the potential to transform into a dragon once it encounters favorable winds and clouds."

This is a very big game.

He muttered to himself as he turned his gaze back to the majestic mountain range below, shrouded in endless celestial mist.

Yuquan Mountain, Jinxia Cave.

That was the secluded cultivation ground of Yu Ding Zhenren, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect.

"Yang Jian, this child, ran around in all directions, seemingly in a panic, but in the end, he accurately arrived at the Daoist temple of Master Yu Ding."

"The Heavenly Emperor's own nephew will eventually join the Chan Sect."

"If you said there wasn't something strange or complicated going on inside, who would believe you?"

Tianpeng chuckled to himself.

When serving His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor, he always prefers to keep his eyes closed rather than open them, and to quietly observe the situation rather than utter a word.

He knows when to advance, when to retreat, and when to act decisively.

He is tactful, highly capable, and also has a strong background and solid backing.

Anyone would genuinely like such subordinates and colleagues.

Therefore, Tianpeng was exceptionally popular in the Heavenly Court, and he was adept at navigating social situations and getting along with everyone.

The Heavenly Emperor entrusted him with many dirty and tiring tasks that could not be explicitly stated but required tacit understanding.

There is no other reason.

All I can say is "Don't worry".

Just like now, when Tianpeng was ordered to arrest people, he did it very well, leaving no room for error.

Those who needed to be "caught" were caught without exception.

Those who should have been let go were all let go, not too many.

"Taking down" Fairy Yunhua is to uphold the Heavenly Rules and the dignity of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor.

Quietly "letting go" of a few young children, allowing powerful figures from all sides to conveniently bail them out, is called showing leniency beyond the law and divine mercy.

good for everyone.

Everyone saved face and maintained a harmonious atmosphere.

The main point is to create a tacit understanding and harmony.

"Marshal, the traitor Yang Jian has already fled into Jade Spring Mountain. What should we do next?"

A lieutenant rode up on a cloud and cautiously inquired.

Having accompanied Yang Jian through such a thrilling and dramatic journey, the 80,000 Tianhe Navy soldiers were exhausted.

They are truly exhausted, both mentally and physically.

After all, who are they hunting now?
He is the biological son of the eldest princess and the direct nephew of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor.

Who would dare to actually do it during a manhunt?

Who can guarantee that they won't go too far and hurt the child?
Now that Yang Jian has finally reached the end of his journey, the heavenly soldiers and generals are overjoyed.

Tianpeng turned around and looked at his subordinates behind him, all of whom were beaming with joy. He spoke calmly.

"You seem to be celebrating too soon."

His tone was calm, yet it was like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing everyone's enthusiasm.

"Where is this?"

what?
The smiles on the faces of the 80,000 naval soldiers froze instantly, and they looked at Tianpeng with blank expressions.

"Marshal, do you mean... we can't go back to report yet?"

One day, he asked in a trembling voice.

"It's a beautiful thought."

Tianpeng rolled his eyes without any politeness and said irritably.

"Yang Jian's entry into Yuquan Mountain is just the beginning. You'll suffer in the days to come."

As he spoke, a hint of indescribable mockery flashed in Tianpeng's eyes, a look that made the hearts of the group of trolls tighten suddenly.

They suddenly had a very bad premonition. One of the braver generals mustered his courage, leaned closer, and asked in a low voice, "Marshal, with you protecting us, we...we shouldn't be in any danger, right?"

"Well..."

Tianpeng drawled out his words, giving a meaningful look as he surveyed his loyal subordinates.

He grinned, revealing a set of snow-white teeth; his smile was exceptionally bright, yet also exceptionally eerie.

"Actually, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. Not to mention you, even my future life and fortune are still uncertain."

hiss.

The sounds of gasps came one after another.

The 80,000 naval troops gasped in unison, as if the temperature in the space shrouded by the great formation had suddenly frozen.

"Marshal, this...this is no joke."

The heavenly generals and soldiers looked miserable, almost on the verge of tears.

Tianpeng shrugged helplessly, spread his hands, and said innocently, "Who was joking with you? What I said is the absolute truth."

The 80,000 online trolls were completely dumbfounded.

They looked at each other, and in each other's eyes they saw only deep despair and bewilderment.

"Marshal, can we...can we run now?"

"of course can."

Tianpeng nodded very readily, appearing exceptionally open-minded.

He leisurely raised his right hand and casually pointed in one direction.

"Those who want to run can run there. Your marshal has always been very understanding."

Upon hearing this, the Tianhe Navy was overjoyed and all looked in the direction he was pointing.

However, upon closer inspection, the joy on their faces seemed to freeze, solidified on their expressions.

In the void that Tianpeng pointed to, a Taoist priest dressed in a simple robe and carrying an ancient longsword had quietly appeared.

The Taoist's figure was ethereal, as if he had merged with the entire Jade Spring Mountain, his aura as deep and unfathomable as the sea.

"Fellow Daoists, you have been watching me from outside the mountain gate for so long. Why don't you come in, have a cup of tea, and sit for a while before you leave?"

Master Yu Ding wore an intrigued smile as his gaze leisurely swept over the heavenly soldiers and generals in the void, whose expressions had completely frozen.

"marshal."

The heavenly soldiers all shuddered, turned their heads, and stared intently at Tianpeng with an extremely resentful look.

They knew that their heartless marshal would never be so easy to talk to.

This was clearly a huge trap that had been dug for them long ago.

Tianpeng ignored the mournful cries of his subordinates, as if he had heard nothing at all.

Upon seeing Master Yuding appear, he immediately abandoned his previous lazy and carefree demeanor.

His body trembled, and a powerful aura soared into the sky, instantly rousing all his spirits.

The Supreme Treasure Golden Rake in his hand shone brightly, his golden armor gleamed, and his robes fluttered in the wind under the surge of divine power.

In an instant, he became majestic and imposing, like a true god of war.

Tianpeng held a rake, pointing it at the Taoist priest in front of him, his eyes wide open, glaring angrily.

He channeled all his divine power and unleashed a thunderous roar that shook the heavens.

"Hey, Jade Cauldron Immortal, do you know your crime?!"

This sudden shout caught all the heavenly soldiers and generals off guard, leaving them completely stunned.

What did they see?
What did you hear?
His own marshal, who was usually the most prudent and self-protective, was now angrily rebuking the Golden Immortal of the Chan Sect.

That was a direct disciple of the Primordial Celestial Venerable.

My Jade Emperor!

This time, it seems we're really doomed.

When faced with Tianpeng's earth-shattering roar, Master Yuding only showed a fleeting look of surprise in his eyes, without making any further moves.

He remained calmly atop the clouds, flicked his sleeves, and replied serenely, "What crime have I committed?"

Tianpeng shouted sternly, his voice booming like thunder.

“I am acting on the orders of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor to capture Yang Jian, a wanted criminal of the Heavenly Court. Now he has fled to your Jade Spring Mountain and has not been seen for a long time. You must have hidden him away.”

"Harboring a wanted criminal from the Heavenly Court, isn't that a grave crime?"

After hearing this, Master Yuding suddenly laughed.

That smile held three parts mockery, six parts arrogance, and one part nonchalance. (Manual sarcasm)

"Judging from your words, Marshal, are you planning to falsely accuse me of harboring a criminal?"

"Then today, I must have a good discussion with the Marshal."

"After all, the disciples of my Jade Void lineage have always cultivated great virtue and followed the righteous path. They are all sincere and virtuous cultivators. We must not allow them to be tainted by such a stigma."

As the last word of his name was uttered, Master Yu Ding suddenly opened his eyes.

In an instant, the ancient longsword behind him was drawn from its sheath with a clang, transforming into billions of dazzling rainbow rays that illuminated the void and pierced through the sea of ​​clouds.

An immeasurable divine power erupted suddenly, the sword intent so intense it seemed to pierce a hole in the heavens.

Tianpeng's expression changed drastically.

He struggled to raise the nine-toothed rake in his hand, while simultaneously making hand seals and chanting incantations, and letting out a deafening shout.

"You dare, Yu Ding? Not only do you harbor criminals, but you also dare to threaten me with the lives of my 80,000 Tianhe Navy soldiers to force me to submit?"

Master Yuding was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Tianpeng to respond so quickly.

But his reaction was also extremely quick; he immediately and quite cooperatively turned his sword around with a thought.

The boundless sword energy formed from the billions of sword lights instantly transformed into a massive sword energy cage, completely surrounding the 80,000 naval troops.

80,000 online trolls: "..."

Seeing this, Tianpeng was so angry that he trembled all over. He pointed at Yu Ding Zhenren and let out another angry shout full of grief and indignation, which shook the heavens.

"Don't worry, my men, I'll go back and get reinforcements right away. I'll definitely come to rescue you from this cage."

After uttering that harsh statement for show...

Under the watchful eyes of countless powerful deities in the Three Realms, Marshal Tianpeng made an astonishing move.

He abandoned the entire Tianhe Navy behind him, his body radiating golden light, and he soared into the sky like a divine rainbow, turning and running away without the slightest hesitation.

Seeing this, Master Yuding understood and shouted to the sky, beginning his free-flowing speech.

"Whether the Heavenly Court is in chaos or not is up to this humble Taoist."

He held his head high and his voice resounded throughout the three realms.

"Tianpeng, hurry back and tell the Heavenly Emperor to withdraw the arrest warrant for Yang Jian as soon as possible."

"Otherwise, when my disciple has mastered his divine skills, he will personally take up his sword and storm the Heavenly Court to explain the advantages and disadvantages to him."

Upon hearing this, the entire Three Realms fell into a deathly silence, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The golden divine rainbow that was fleeing frantically toward the heavens suddenly came to an abrupt halt in mid-air.

Immediately afterward, under the gaze of countless eyes, Marshal Tianpeng's eyes rolled back suddenly, and his legs went weak.

His figure plummeted straight down from the heavens like a shooting star that had lost its momentum.

Amidst the golden light, the extremely shrill screams of Marshal Tianpeng could be faintly heard.

"Wow...what amazing supernatural power! It hurts so much!"

But his heart was roaring with rage.

【Fellow Daoist, your improvisation was simply fantastic! Please, please don't do it again next time.】

This is such a rip-off!

How can I possibly return to His Majesty and report back after you shout like that?
His Majesty would surely punish me with three thousand blows to vent his anger.

I can't do it, I can't do it.

I can't do any more of this work.

I'm off now, see you later.

In a moment of quick thinking, Tianpeng decisively abandoned his plan to return to Heaven. Riding on that shaky golden light, he descended towards a certain direction in the mortal realm, intending to lay low for a while.

Master Yuding belatedly realized that he might have overdone it just now.

But the atmosphere has been built up to this point, and the words have already been spoken, so we can't take them back now, can we?

"So what if we rebel against the Heavenly Court? What's there to be afraid of?"

Master Yu Ding stroked his chin and quickly found the perfect solution for himself.

"At worst, we can have Yang Jian take a detour and attack towards the direction of the Tushita Palace."

"Second Uncle will understand."

He instantly sorted out all his thoughts, and then happily turned around and returned to Yuquan Mountain.

He was already quite impatient to go and teach his exceptionally talented apprentice.

Since the boast has already been made, even if it's with tears in my eyes, I have to find a way to make it back.

If things really can't be salvaged, it's okay. If the sky falls, Master will naturally hold it up.

that's it.

Marshal Tianpeng fled in a sorry state.

Master Yuding returned to the mountain satisfied.

Only the 80,000 Heavenly River Navy, surrounded by boundless sword energy, remained alone in the cold void.

"The Marshal... is gone."

"A heavenly soldier murmured."

"What...what should we do?"

Another heavenly soldier asked, bewildered.

They looked up at the vast, boundless sky above them, and then at the unfathomable earth beneath their feet.

Finally, take another look at the dazzling sword energy hovering in the air around us, radiating terrifying killing intent, seemingly ready to strike at any moment.

The 80,000 heavenly soldiers and generals fell into a long silence.

have to.

Just stay put.

Anyway, they are celestial generals with long lifespans.

Hungry to death.

Out of boredom, the heavenly soldiers and generals simply sat cross-legged in the void and began to observe the sword energy prison.

"Hey, you guys know what I mean."

"This sword is a real sword!"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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