I am submissive in Journey to the West, I strike hard at the gods

He sat cross-legged, holding a jade slip in his hand, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "The Heart of Chaos Mountain has been sent to the Five Elements Mountain, and the forces of all sides in the Three Realms will surely be eager to make a move."

Zhunti, do you want to move mountains?
"Hmph, I'll see if you can outmaneuver my scheme in the last thirty years!"

In the primordial world, undercurrents surged.

Jiang Wang's survival, the emergence of the Chaos Mountain Heart, and the predicament of the Five Elements Mountain are all driving the changing winds and clouds in the Three Realms.

Jiang Wang sat cross-legged on the somersault cloud, his robes fluttering in the wind, his face as pale as paper, and a trace of dried blood still lingering at the corner of his mouth.

He lowered his head, his breath weak, as if a gust of wind could blow him off the clouds.

Suddenly, a crisp system notification sound rang in his mind, like a clear spring flowing, breaking the surrounding silence.

"Ding!

Congratulations, host, on completing hidden mission thirteen: surviving a direct hit from a sage. Reward: Innate spiritual treasure – Treasure-Falling Coin!
Do you want to collect it immediately?

Jiang Wang slightly raised his eyelids, revealing a complicated expression, and murmured, "A saint's strike... ha, almost not even bone fragments were left."

He took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the surging blood within him, and said in a deep voice, "Receive it!"

"Ding!

The Treasure-Locking Coins have been deposited into the host's storage space. Do you wish to consume five million experience points to refine this treasure?

Jiang Wang scanned the storage space with his divine sense and indeed saw a golden, ancient copper coin floating quietly. The coin was engraved with mysterious runes and faintly emitted a strange fluctuation, as if it could attract the spiritual treasure aura of heaven and earth.

A slight smile appeared on his lips: "Five million experience points?"
System, you really know how to take advantage of a crisis.

However, this Treasure-Dropping Coin is said to be able to drop any magical treasure below the level of a Primordial Treasure, so it is worth the price.

Refine it!

As soon as he finished speaking, a vast amount of experience points poured out of his body like a river, all flowing towards the treasure-dropping coin.

The golden light shone brightly, and the copper coin trembled slightly before transforming into a stream of light that entered Jiang Wang's brow, instantly connecting with his mind and spirit.

A mysterious feeling surged into his heart. He seemed to be able to sense the aura of countless magical treasures in the world, and could collect them with just a thought.

"It's done!"

Jiang Wang chuckled softly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, "This treasure has arrived at just the right time."

He patted his robes, activated his somersault cloud, and transformed into a golden light, heading straight for Jiangzhou Prefecture City.

Above Jiangzhou City, Jiang Wang stabilized his cloud and looked down at the bustling city below.

The streets were bustling with people and vehicles, and the noise could be faintly heard, seemingly in stark contrast to the cool and quiet atmosphere above.

Just as he was about to land, his expression suddenly hardened, and his gaze locked onto a secluded valley outside the city.

The place was filled with spiritual energy, yet it also faintly exuded a chilling aura.

"Chang'e?"

Jiang Wang frowned, and with a sweep of his divine sense, he saw a scene in the valley that shocked him.

Chang'e, dressed in white, with a pale face, was tightly bound by a golden dragon-binding rope, unable to move.

Her cultivation seemed to be sealed, her aura was weak, just like that of an ordinary person.

Beside Chang'e, Zhao Gongming stood with a golden whip, exuding a fierce aura. The three fairy maidens of the Three Immortals—Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao—surrounded them with cold eyes.

"Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortal Maidens, how dare you!"

Jiang Wang flashed and appeared above the valley in an instant. His voice boomed like thunder, filled with undisguised anger, "How dare you attack Fairy Chang'e, seal her cultivation, and bind her here? What is your intention?"

Chang'e looked up at the sound and saw Jiang Wang. Her eyes lit up with joy, but she then noticed his pale face and the bloodstains at the corner of his mouth. She exclaimed in surprise, "Jiang Wang, you...you're injured?"
How badly are you injured?

She struggled to get closer, but the Dragon-Binding Rope tightened around her even more, her brows furrowed, her eyes filled with worry.

Jiang Wang waved his hand and forced a relaxed smile: "It's just a minor injury, Fairy Chang'e, don't worry."

"Rescuing you is more than enough!"

His gaze shifted and landed on Zhao Gongming, his voice suddenly turning cold: "Zhao Gongming, the dignified outer disciple of the Jie Sect, has actually done such a despicable thing, kidnapping the Fairy Chang'e. Could it be that you want to force me to show myself?"

Zhao Gongming snorted coldly, flicked his golden whip, and it hummed and vibrated: "Jiang Wang, you are nothing but a monkey demon from a mountain range, how dare you call this immortal by his name?"

Today's events are ordained by the Heavenly Court; what do they have to do with you?
Those who know what's good for them should leave quickly to avoid further humiliation!

"The mandate of Heaven?"

Jiang Wang sneered, a murderous glint in his eyes, "What a Heavenly Court's destiny!"
"If that's the case, I'll see what you're capable of doing to keep me here!"

A flash of golden light appeared in his hand, and the Golden Cudgel was suddenly in his grasp. The staff exuded a world-destroying aura and pointed directly at Zhao Gongming.

Upon seeing this, Fairy Qiongxiao scolded, "Jiang Wang, stop your arrogance!"

She moved like lightning, transforming into a streak of light as she rushed straight at Jiang Wang. In her hand, a gleaming green sword shone with a chilling light, its sword energy crisscrossing, as if she wanted to cut Jiang Wang down with a single strike.

A playful glint flashed in Jiang Wang's eyes. He held the staff in one hand and easily blocked the attack. With a clang, the Qingfeng sword was deflected. Qiong Xiao froze, her face showing surprise.

Jiang Wang chuckled: "Fairy Qiongxiao, you dare to be so presumptuous in front of me with such meager skills?"

With a flick of his sleeve, a vast suction force surged out from his sleeve, like a small world within a small universe—this was none other than the "Sleeve Universe Divine Power"!
"not good!"

Qiongxiao cried out in surprise and tried to back away, but felt an irresistible force envelop her and instantly sucked into Jiang Wang's sleeve, disappearing without a trace.

"Qiongxiao!"

Yunxiao and Bixiao exclaimed in unison, while Zhao Gongming was even more enraged. He raised his golden whip high and roared, "Jiang Wang, you dare to hurt my junior sister! Today, I will make you pay for your blood debt!"

He leaped up, his golden whip transforming into a long golden rainbow, carrying the power to tear through the void, and slammed fiercely towards Jiang Wang.

Jiang Wang remained unfazed. His golden cudgel swayed in the wind, transforming into a length of ten thousand feet, and clashed head-on with the golden whip.

With a deafening roar, air surged through the valley, the ground cracked, and sand and stones flew everywhere.

Jiang Wang swayed slightly, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he sneered, "Zhao Gongming, your golden whip does have some power, but unfortunately, it can't hurt me!"

Seeing this, Yunxiao's pretty face darkened, and she summoned the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron in her hand. The golden light shone brightly, transforming into a golden vortex that enveloped Jiang Wang: "Jiang Wang, taste the power of my Hunyuan Golden Cauldron!"

Within the golden cauldron, there seemed to be an endless suction force, capable of seizing one's soul and diminishing one's cultivation; it was truly incredibly powerful.

Jiang Wang neither dodged nor avoided the golden light, letting it envelop him.

Strangely, the golden light flashed across his body and disappeared in an instant, without having any effect on him whatsoever.

Instead, the golden cudgel was pulled by the suction force of the golden cauldron, flew out of his hand, and disappeared into the golden cauldron.

"How could this be?"

Yunxiao's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief. "Why is the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron ineffective against you?"

Jiang Wang laughed heartily, stood with his hands behind his back, and said calmly, "Fairy Yunxiao, although your Hunyuan Golden Cauldron is powerful, it is a pity that I am a mountain spirit and not born from a mother's womb. Since I was not born from your golden cauldron, I am naturally not affected by it!"

His gaze shifted and landed on Bixiao, and he smiled, "Fairy Bixiao, it's your turn!"

Bi Xiao snorted coldly, and summoned the Golden Dragon Scissors in her hand, which transformed into two golden dragons that roared and pounced on Jiang Wang. The blades of the scissors were incomparably sharp and seemed capable of cutting through anything.

Jiang Wang remained calm and composed. He tossed the Treasure-Falling Coin into the air, sending it flying towards the Golden Dragon Scissors. "Fall!"

Jiang Wang gave a soft shout, and the Falling Treasure Coin shone brightly. The Golden Dragon Scissors immediately lost their brilliance and turned into two ordinary scissors that fell to the ground with a clatter.

Not only that, the Falling Treasure Coin continued its downward momentum, taking itself with it and disappearing without a trace.

"Golden Dragon Shears!"

Bixiao exclaimed in shock and heartache, and angrily said, "Jiang Wang, give me back my magic weapon!"

Jiang Wang shrugged and laughed, "Fairy Bixiao, magical treasures belong to those who are destined to possess them. Your Golden Dragon Scissors are destined for me, so I will keep them for now!"

With a flick of his hand, another precious coin appeared, hovering in the air, its golden light swirling, pointing straight to the sky. "Fairy Yunxiao, I'm determined to have your Primordial Golden Cauldron!"

Upon seeing this, Yunxiao's heart tightened, and he quickly put away the Hunyuan Golden Bucket, shouting, "Jiang Wang, don't be so arrogant!"

She turned to Zhao Gongming and said urgently, "Senior brother, the situation is not good, let's retreat!"

Zhao Gongming gritted his teeth, glared fiercely at Jiang Wang, waved his hand to untie the dragon-binding rope on Chang'e, and coldly snorted: "Jiang Wang, I, Zhao Gongming, will remember this grudge!"

Walk! "

He pulled Yunxiao and Bixiao along, their figures transforming into three streaks of light that shot straight into the sky and disappeared in an instant.

Jiang Wang did not chase after them, but simply watched the three of them disappear into the distance, a cold smile playing on his lips.

He turned and walked towards Chang'e, saying softly, "Fairy Chang'e, did I scare you?"
It's alright, they've left.

Chang'e rubbed her wrist, a complex look flashing in her eyes, and sighed, "Jiang Wang, why did you fight them for me?"
Your injuries haven't healed yet, and if they worsen...

Jiang Wang waved his hand to interrupt, grinning, "You're overthinking it, fairy. My injuries are severe, but I won't die."

"But how did you get captured by them?"

Chang'e sighed softly and began to recount her story: "I was cultivating in the Guanghan Palace when I suddenly heard a decree from the Heavenly Court, ordering me to go to Jiangzhou. However, I was intercepted by Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals on my way."

They claimed it was an order from the Heavenly Court, sealed my cultivation, and brought me here, saying they wanted to lure you out.

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Jiang Wang's eyes: "The Heavenly Court?"
"Hmph, what kind of tricks is that old Jade Emperor up to now?"

He paused, helped Chang'e up, and said gently, "Fairy, don't be afraid. Now that you're free, come with me back to Jiangzhou to recover."

Once I recover, I will definitely go to the Heavenly Court to get to the bottom of this!

Chang'e nodded, a gentle light flashing in her eyes: "Jiang Wang, thank you for saving me."

Jiang Wang laughed heartily, urged his somersault cloud, and carried Chang'e straight to Jiangzhou City.

Above the clouds, he murmured softly, "Zhao Gongming, the Three Immortals, the Jade Emperor... we'll settle this score slowly!"

Inside the Taiji Palace, golden light shone brightly and auspicious clouds filled the air. The Jade Emperor sat on his nine-dragon throne, looking down at Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, and Bixiao standing in the center of the hall.

The hall was filled with ethereal mist and auspicious clouds, and the gilded pillars were carved with dragons and phoenixes, exuding a sense of majesty.

Zhao Gongming, clad in a black robe, still glared at the ground with anger, and gripped a golden whip tightly in his hand, which seemed to radiate a thunderous aura.

Yunxiao, dressed in white, had a beautiful face but a hint of sadness in it. Bixiao stood to the side, her eyes red, as if she was trying to hold back her tears.

Outside the palace, heavenly soldiers and generals stood in formation, their armor gleaming, yet no one dared to step into this solemn place.

"His Majesty!"

Zhao Gongming stepped forward, his voice like thunder, causing the clouds and mist in the hall to tremble slightly, "My third sister, Qiongxiao, was kidnapped by that Jiang Wang, and the Golden Dragon Scissors were also taken away!"

This man is audacious and reckless, disregarding the majesty of the Heavenly Court. We humbly beseech Your Majesty to dispatch heavenly soldiers and generals to rescue my third sister and capture Jiang Wang, thus upholding the heavenly rules!

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor frowned slightly, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.

He sat motionless, the golden dragon patterns on his robe gleaming in the celestial light, as if they were slowly moving.

He gently stroked the armrest beside him, pondered for a moment, and then slowly spoke, his voice deep yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Zhao Gongming, I am aware of your affairs."

However, Jiang Wang was no ordinary person.

The Bodhi Patriarch personally intervened, attempting to delay the situation, but failed.

He withstood the blow of a sage without dying; his cultivation is unfathomable. Do you know this?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming's face stiffened, and his fingers tightened slightly as if he were suppressing his anger.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, although Jiang Wang is strong, the Heavenly Court has a million heavenly soldiers, a hundred thousand heavenly generals, and many immortals and gods in charge. How can we be afraid of him alone?"
"If we were to use all the power of the Heavenly Court, we could surely capture him!"

"Using the power of the Heavenly Court?"

The Jade Emperor sneered, his gaze sharp as a knife as he swept over Zhao Gongming and the other two. "Zhao Gongming, do you know that Jiang Wang was able to withstand a blow from a sage? He is no ordinary immortal or god."

If I were to send heavenly soldiers down to the mortal realm, I fear they would be no match for them and would only damage the reputation of the Heavenly Court.

No one can subdue him unless a sage takes action himself.

However, Jiang Wang is currently hiding in the mortal realm, beyond the reach of even a sage, making it difficult for them to intervene.

He paused, a sly glint in his eyes, "If you can find a way to lure Jiang Wang to the Heavenly Realm and place him under the Sage's nose, he will surely die."

Upon hearing this, Yunxiao frowned slightly, her voice clear and cold with a hint of resentment: "Does His Majesty mean that we should find a solution ourselves?"
"My third sister has been kidnapped, and the Golden Dragon Scissors have been stolen. We have served the Heavenly Court for many years, yet Your Majesty makes such a fuss. Has this chilled the hearts of all the immortals?"

The Jade Emperor's gaze darkened, and the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became heavy. The surrounding celestial officials all lowered their heads and dared not speak.

He slowly rose, his dragon robe fluttering in the wind, and his voice revealed a hint of anger: "Yunxiao, watch your words!"

As the ruler of the Three Realms and in charge of the Heavenly Rules, I have my own considerations.

It's not that I'm unwilling to get involved in Jiang Wang's matter, but rather that the time isn't right yet.

"If you have the ability, go and seek out your master, the Tongtian Sect Master; perhaps he can find a way to rescue Qiongxiao."

Bixiao could no longer hold back her tears, her voice choked with sobs: "Your Majesty, my third sister and I are very close. Now that she has fallen into Jiang Wang's hands, her life or death is unknown. How can Your Majesty be so indifferent?"

Where is the majesty of Heaven?

Upon hearing this, a complex look flashed in the Jade Emperor's eyes, as if he were reluctant, but it was quickly concealed by his majesty.

He waved his sleeve and said, "Enough, you may all leave."

I will discuss the matter of Jiang Wang again.

Go! "

Zhao Gongming and the other two exchanged glances, and all of them saw resentment and anger in each other's eyes.

Zhao Gongming gritted his teeth, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said in a deep voice, "Your subject takes his leave!"

After saying that, the three turned and left, their backs showing a hint of determination.

After the three figures disappeared at the end of the hall, the Jade Emperor slowly sat down, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

He muttered to himself, "Jiang Wang... is no ordinary person to be able to withstand a blow from a sage head-on."

Could there be some limitation to its spatial teleportation technique?
Otherwise, how could a sage's attack have failed to subdue him? (End of Chapter)