Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

She had always believed that her child had been killed by the Heavenly Court, but today she learned that her child was still alive.

"Okay, that's enough. Trust me, when we get back, I will not only save Chenxiang, but I will also teach him magic. I will tell him that your mother is trapped on Mount Hua and needs you to use your powerful abilities to save her. Then, I will teach him well, and in the future, we will come together to save you."

The Holy Mother nodded, tears welling in her eyes, and said, "Thank you, thank you so much. Although I can't see him, I believe that under your guidance, he will live a good life. I don't want him to come back to see me. I just hope he can live a good life."

Li Xiuyuan said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, even if I die, I will make sure Chenxiang lives. Just wait here for us to come and rescue you. Then you can be reunited." The Third Holy Mother nodded, said thank you again, and then Li Xiuyuan left.

Li Xiuyuan recounted his encounter with the Third Holy Mother to Chenxiang, but to his surprise, Chenxiang remained unresponsive and continued to have a high fever.

When Li Xiuyuan visited the Third Holy Mother on Mount Hua again, he discovered that the Heavenly Court had once again erected numerous barriers there, reinforced by the very foundation of Mount Hua. As long as the Third Holy Mother moved slightly away from this pillar of light, she would feel the pain of Mount Hua pressing down on her.

Chapter 1174 Mother and Son Reunion

Even if Li Xiuyuan helps her soul leave her body and meet Chenxiang in her dream, she cannot touch Chenxiang, otherwise her soul will be scattered.

This spell is truly vicious. The mother and son hadn't seen each other for decades, and when they finally managed to meet, they couldn't even embrace each other and express their feelings. It's just too cruel!

This shows how cruel the Heavenly Rules are, and how much importance the Heavenly Court attaches to them. It seems that it is not an easy thing for Chenxiang to see his mother, which is simply against the principles of human ethics.

Li Xiuyuan flew to the summit of Mount Hua, closed his eyes, and sat in meditation, continuously chanting the mantra, "Facing north and south, transforming form with intention, unifying qi and rhythm, blotting out the sky and sun." Instantly, a huge transparent halo formed around Mount Hua within a radius of thirty miles. This halo could eliminate any unusual movements of living beings on Mount Hua, making Mount Hua appear normal. Even the Heavenly Court could not detect any news from Mount Hua. Li Xiuyuan nodded, finally it was done.

Hopefully, this method will allow the mother and son to at least see each other once, in order to alleviate Chenxiang's condition.

After doing all this, Li Xiuyuan returned to the Heart of Mount Hua and said to the Third Holy Mother, "It's alright now. Go see Chenxiang yourself this time. Only you can awaken his will to live. After all, since his father passed away, your only motivation to live has been him. You are the only family he has left in this world."

"Can you really let me see Chenxiang?" The Third Holy Mother was already moved to tears when she learned that Li Xiuyuan could help her. Chenxiang was already sixteen years old, but she had never met him. Now that she could see him, she could die without regrets.

After all these years, the Third Holy Mother had almost resigned herself to her fate, but then this wonderful news came.

Li Xiuyuan nodded and continued, "However, this technique is too insidious. I can only let your soul leave your body to meet him once. If you cannot control your emotions during the process, or if he is unwilling to leave, then you will be completely destroyed within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. At that time, even I will not be able to save you."

The Holy Mother shook her head. "Okay! I understand! Thank you!"

“He definitely won’t want you to leave.” Li Xiuyuan sighed and lowered his head. Through his time with Chenxiang these past few days, he understood how strong Chenxiang’s longing for his mother was. He was afraid that after Chenxiang met the Third Holy Mother once, he would be completely overwhelmed.

"I will definitely find a way to make him leave. Besides, if I can see my child, I would be willing to die!" The Third Holy Mother said sincerely as she knelt on the round platform in the middle of the pillar of light. She was originally a goddess who could exist in this world for countless lifetimes, but now she was trapped in the heart of Mount Hua and could not see her husband and child. Die was a kind of relief for her.

"No!" Realizing that the Third Holy Mother had no will to live, Li Xiuyuan raised his voice, "Once your soul is scattered, the Heavenly Court will know that someone has met with you. Do you want the entire Heavenly Court to hunt down Chenxiang? So you must control your emotions. This is the only chance for you and your son to meet. Chenxiang can also be considered my disciple. We all hope that after this meeting, he can live a peaceful and happy life."

The Holy Mother of the Three Kingdoms nodded.

At night, Chenxiang was disturbed by a high fever and slept very restlessly. His eyelashes kept fluttering, as if he was dreaming of something strange. In his dream, he came to a peach forest, which seemed like a fairyland. Pink petals fell one after another. Chenxiang felt that this place was so familiar. He walked forward step by step.

Suddenly, deep in the peach grove, he saw a fairy. Even though she had her back to him, Chenxiang felt that her figure was so familiar and dear. Suddenly, a thought came to his mind: this was his mother.

The Holy Mother of the Third Palace slowly turned around. After more than ten years, she finally saw her own flesh and blood. She walked towards Chenxiang step by step, wanting to touch Chenxiang's face, but she couldn't. Chenxiang looked at the Holy Mother of the Third Palace slowly walking towards him. His pupils widened, and at the same time, he became more certain in his heart, "This is my mother."

"You are... my mother?" Chenxiang's voice was filled with surprise, anticipation, and caution.

Overwhelmed with emotion, the Third Holy Mother called out "Chenxiang." She couldn't resist touching her child's face, but the closer she got, the more painful it became. Li Xiuyuan's voice echoed in her ears, "You must not have any physical contact with him, or your soul will be scattered. Do you want Chenxiang to be hunted down by the entire Heavenly Court?"

The Third Holy Mother abruptly pulled her hand back, and Chenxiang quickly asked, "Mother, Mother, what's wrong?"

The Third Holy Mother waved her hands repeatedly, then took a step back. "Chenxiang, it's alright, Mother is fine. You stand there and let Mother take a good look at you."

Chenxiang's eyes were red and tears kept sliding down his cheeks. "Mother, I have finally seen you."

The Holy Mother of the Third Princess also burst into tears. She tried her best to control herself and asked, "Chenxiang, how have you been all these years?"

“No,” Chenxiang cried, shaking his head. “From childhood to adulthood, everyone has mocked me for being a child without a mother. Father never told me where you went. Mother, I used to hate you. Why didn’t you come to see me even once all these years!”

The Third Holy Mother was filled with remorse. "Chenxiang, it is your mother who has wronged you."

"No, Mother, Master has already told me. Mother, you are suffering elsewhere, and as your child, I cannot go to save you. Mother, I am sorry." Chenxiang wanted to reach out and hold his mother's hand, but found that his mother was just an illusion and he could not feel anything.

"Chenxiang, do you know how happy your mother is to see you?" the Third Holy Mother said, weeping.

"Mother, I'm happy too, but how can I just watch you suffer? I must find a way to rescue you, I will definitely rescue you," Chenxiang said with conviction.

Although Li Xiuyuan was reluctant to interrupt the mother and son's reunion, he couldn't help but remind the Third Holy Mother, "The time it takes for an incense stick to burn is almost up. You should try to keep your conversation brief, or the consequences will be unimaginable."

"No, don't save your mother. You're dreaming, Chenxiang. Remember, your mother's only wish is for you to grow up happily and safely. As long as you can live a healthy life, that's better than anything else."

Chenxiang took a step forward and shook his head vigorously. "Mother, if our whole family can't be together, do you really think I can grow up happily? Although Father usually doesn't say anything, I've seen him sitting in front of the door in the middle of the night, drinking dejectedly."

Upon hearing Chenxiang mention Liu Yanchang, the Third Holy Mother covered her mouth with a handkerchief to stop herself from crying out loud. She didn't know how to answer Chenxiang's question. Could Chenxiang, who lacked maternal love, really grow up happily? Over the years, she had truly wronged the father and son too much.

Chenxiang didn't want his mother to be heartbroken, so he continued, "Mother, I asked Master Li Xiuyuan. He said that as long as we can find the axe that Pangu used to create the world, we can split Mount Hua. At that time, the light rings that are trapping you will disappear automatically, and I will be able to rescue you..."

"No," before Chenxiang could finish speaking, the Third Holy Mother interrupted him, "No, the people of Heaven will not let you go. You cannot be in any danger." The Third Holy Mother knew that the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother would never allow anyone to challenge the Heavenly Rules, and they regarded her as a scandal in Heaven. If they knew of Chenxiang's existence, they would definitely kill him.

"Mother..." Chenxiang called out with mixed feelings, "I will be alright. I am working very hard to learn martial arts now. You know, Master Li Xiuyuan is a very powerful person, and I also have a new friend I recently made named Xiaoyu. They will all help me."

"No, you have no idea how terrifying the people of Heaven are. They won't let you go. You're only sixteen. I absolutely cannot let you fight against the entire Heaven. There's no chance of winning." She could get through her own difficult situation, but Chenxiang absolutely could not be allowed to get into trouble.

"So Mother thinks that if I pretend I don't know you exist, I can live a peaceful life? The truth will eventually come out. If we are not prepared, Father and I will surely die. It's better to strike first. Since I have made this decision, I will stick to it to the end. Even if the world turns upside down, I will never give up!" Chenxiang swore angrily.

The Third Holy Mother lowered her head and thought carefully. Yes, they would eventually discover Chenxiang. Chenxiang was not an ordinary being; he was a combination of immortal and mortal. If the Queen Mother issued a kill order, Chenxiang would surely die.

Seeing his mother hesitate, Chenxiang continued to persuade her, "I have been without a mother since I was born. What are the rules and regulations of heaven? They are just unreasonable constraints. Nothing in the world can stop our family from reuniting. Besides, my father's health has been deteriorating lately. My master said that my father's lifespan is coming to an end. Do we really have to be separated like this forever?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Holy Mother suddenly widened her eyes. She had forgotten that Liu Yanchang was a mortal, and mortals would eventually die. Finally, she took a deep breath and made up her mind, "Alright, that's fine, but you must promise your mother that you and your father's safety must be the top priority in everything. If you can't hold on, then give up. I will ask your uncle to help you secretly. You must not disregard your own life."

Chenxiang was overjoyed and immediately nodded, saying, "Okay, Mother, I promise you, I promise you. Don't worry, I will definitely rescue you."

The Heaven-Opening Axe can only split Mount Hua, but it cannot protect Chenxiang. In order to help Chenxiang, the Third Holy Mother decides to tell Chenxiang the secret of the Lotus Lantern: "Chenxiang, besides the Heaven-Opening Axe, I think there is another treasure that can help you."

"What is it?"

The Holy Mother looked at Chenxiang and said, "It is the Lotus Lantern."

"The Lotus Lantern?" Chenxiang had never heard of this treasure before.

“Yes,” the Third Holy Mother nodded. “In the beginning of the creation of the world by Pangu, there was chaos and darkness. Nuwa stole the heavenly fire to illuminate the world. Later, this heavenly fire absorbed the essence of the sun and moon and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and transformed into a precious lotus lamp. After the creation of the world, Goddess Nuwa passed it on to me, so that I could hold this lamp to drive away the evil in the world and protect the health of all people. This lamp is an ancient magic weapon with infinite power. With this lamp, I will not be afraid of being hunted down by the Heavenly Court.”

Chenxiang seemed to understand, but after hearing his mother's description of the lamp's immense power, he asked, "Where is this lamp now?"

"I used this weapon when I was fighting against the Heavenly Court. During the battle, I threw the artifact in the direction of Crimson Flame Mountain. You can go there to look for it," said the Third Holy Mother.

Chenxiang nodded, and before he could ask anything else, he heard his master's voice from the dream, "Third Holy Mother, it has been more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Return immediately."

"Chenxiang, remember your mother's words..." After the Third Holy Mother finished speaking, her soul gradually disappeared and returned to her body. Only Chenxiang remained, calling out "Mother" again and again in his dreams.

The Holy Mother recalled seeing Chenxiang in her dream. He was still running a high fever and looked extremely weak. She lay on the round platform in the middle of the pillar of light, crying in despair, "Was I wrong? Was I wrong? I knew clearly that the heavenly rules forbade immortals and mortals from loving each other, but I couldn't control my emotions. As a result, I was forced to separate from Chenxiang, and Chenxiang has never received his mother's love since he was a child. I was wrong. I harmed Chenxiang and his father."

Li Xiuyuan was also deeply moved by the moments he had just witnessed with his mother. He said, "You did nothing wrong. It is the Heavenly Rules that are too harsh. Gods are originally evolved from humans. How can emotions be completely eliminated? I believe that Chenxiang is a filial child. He will definitely understand your good intentions. I also hope that you take good care of yourself. Chenxiang is very intelligent. He will definitely be able to learn martial arts well and rescue you from Mount Hua."

Admittedly, before coming here, Li Xiuyuan hoped that Chenxiang could resolve his inner conflicts and grow up healthily after seeing his mother, but now he is also moved by the bond between mother and son.

Chapter 1175 Awakening from the Dream

"No, don't save your mother. You're dreaming, Chenxiang. Remember, your mother's only wish is for you to grow up happily and safely. As long as you can live a healthy life, that's better than anything else."

Chenxiang took a step forward and shook his head vigorously. "Mother, if our whole family can't be together, do you really think I can grow up happily? Although Father usually doesn't say anything, I've seen him sitting in front of the door in the middle of the night, drinking dejectedly."

Upon hearing Chenxiang mention Liu Yanchang, the Third Holy Mother covered her mouth with a handkerchief to stop herself from crying out loud. She didn't know how to answer Chenxiang's question. Could Chenxiang, who lacked maternal love, really grow up happily? Over the years, she had truly wronged the father and son too much.

Chenxiang didn't want his mother to be heartbroken, so he continued, "Mother, I asked Master Li Xiuyuan. He said that as long as we can find the axe that Pangu used to create the world, we can split Mount Hua. At that time, the light rings that are trapping you will disappear automatically, and I will be able to rescue you..."

"No," before Chenxiang could finish speaking, the Third Holy Mother interrupted him, "No, the people of Heaven will not let you go. You cannot be in any danger." The Third Holy Mother knew that the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother would never allow anyone to challenge the Heavenly Rules, and they regarded her as a scandal in Heaven. If they knew of Chenxiang's existence, they would definitely kill him.

"Mother..." Chenxiang called out with mixed feelings, "I will be alright. I am working very hard to learn martial arts now. You know, Master Li Xiuyuan is a very powerful person, and I also have a new friend I recently made named Xiaoyu. They will all help me."

"No, you have no idea how terrifying the people of Heaven are. They won't let you go. You're only sixteen. I absolutely cannot let you fight against the entire Heaven. There's no chance of winning." She could get through her own difficult situation, but Chenxiang absolutely could not be allowed to get into trouble.

"So Mother thinks that if I pretend I don't know you exist, I can live a peaceful life? The truth will eventually come out. If we are not prepared, Father and I will surely die. It's better to strike first. Since I have made this decision, I will stick to it to the end. Even if the world turns upside down, I will never give up!" Chenxiang swore angrily.

The Third Holy Mother lowered her head and thought carefully. Yes, they would eventually discover Chenxiang. Chenxiang was not an ordinary being; he was a combination of immortal and mortal. If the Queen Mother issued a kill order, Chenxiang would surely die.

Seeing his mother hesitate, Chenxiang continued to persuade her, "I have been without a mother since I was born. What are the rules and regulations of heaven? They are just unreasonable constraints. Nothing in the world can stop our family from reuniting. Besides, my father's health has been deteriorating lately. My master said that my father's lifespan is coming to an end. Do we really have to be separated like this forever?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Holy Mother suddenly widened her eyes. She had forgotten that Liu Yanchang was a mortal, and mortals would eventually die. Finally, she took a deep breath and made up her mind, "Alright, that's fine, but you must promise your mother that you and your father's safety must be the top priority in everything. If you can't hold on, then give up. I will ask your uncle to help you secretly. You must not disregard your own life."

Chenxiang was overjoyed and immediately nodded, saying, "Okay, Mother, I promise you, I promise you. Don't worry, I will definitely rescue you."

The Heaven-Opening Axe can only split Mount Hua, but it cannot protect Chenxiang. In order to help Chenxiang, the Third Holy Mother decides to tell Chenxiang the secret of the Lotus Lantern: "Chenxiang, besides the Heaven-Opening Axe, I think there is another treasure that can help you."

"What is it?"

The Holy Mother looked at Chenxiang and said, "It is the Lotus Lantern."

"The Lotus Lantern?" Chenxiang had never heard of this treasure before.

“Yes,” the Third Holy Mother nodded. “In the beginning of the creation of the world by Pangu, there was chaos and darkness. Nuwa stole the heavenly fire to illuminate the world. Later, this heavenly fire absorbed the essence of the sun and moon and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and transformed into a precious lotus lamp. After the creation of the world, Goddess Nuwa passed it on to me, so that I could hold this lamp to drive away the evil in the world and protect the health of all people. This lamp is an ancient magic weapon with infinite power. With this lamp, I will not be afraid of being hunted down by the Heavenly Court.”

Chenxiang seemed to understand, but after hearing his mother's description of the lamp's immense power, he asked, "Where is this lamp now?"

"I used this weapon when I was fighting against the Heavenly Court. During the battle, I threw the artifact in the direction of Crimson Flame Mountain. You can go there to look for it," said the Third Holy Mother.

Chenxiang nodded, and before he could ask anything else, he heard his master's voice from the dream, "Third Holy Mother, it has been more than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Return immediately."

"Chenxiang, remember your mother's words..." After the Third Holy Mother finished speaking, her soul gradually disappeared and returned to her body. Only Chenxiang remained, calling out "Mother" again and again in his dreams.

The Holy Mother recalled seeing Chenxiang in her dream. He was still running a high fever and looked extremely weak. She lay on the round platform in the middle of the pillar of light, crying in despair, "Was I wrong? Was I wrong? I knew clearly that the heavenly rules forbade immortals and mortals from loving each other, but I couldn't control my emotions. As a result, I was forced to separate from Chenxiang, and Chenxiang has never received his mother's love since he was a child. I was wrong. I harmed Chenxiang and his father."

Li Xiuyuan was also deeply moved by the moments he had just witnessed with his mother. He said, "You did nothing wrong. It is the Heavenly Rules that are too harsh. Gods are originally evolved from humans. How can emotions be completely eliminated? I believe that Chenxiang is a filial child. He will definitely understand your good intentions. I also hope that you take good care of yourself. Chenxiang is very intelligent. He will definitely be able to learn martial arts well and rescue you from Mount Hua."

Admittedly, before coming here, Li Xiuyuan hoped that Chenxiang could resolve his inner conflicts and grow up healthily after seeing his mother, but now he is also moved by the bond between mother and son.

Chapter 1176 The Whereabouts of the Lotus Lantern

"Mother, Mother..." Chenxiang suddenly awoke from her dream, tears still streaming down her face. "Mother, I've finally seen you."

Chenxiang murmured to himself, the dream too real. "Mountain-splitting axe, lotus lantern"—too many thoughts troubled Chenxiang. He suddenly woke up and could not fall back asleep, so he went out of the house.

Looking up, I saw Liu Yanchang drinking alone in silence, a scene that made it seem as if Liu's father were still alive.

Chenxiang walked up to Liu Yanchang in a daze.