Chaos Spirit Field

As the deadline for the Heavenly Court's call for immortals approached, only a handful of them responded. Taibai Jinxing, who was in charge of reception, was extremely anxious. He hurriedly found Tantai Hentian and said worriedly, "Your Majesty, the call for immortals has been issued for some time, but only a handful of immortals have reported. What should we do?"

Tan Tai Hen Tian seemed to have anticipated this, appearing calm and composed as he replied methodically, "Don't worry, my dear Taibai. After all, the deadline hasn't arrived yet! Furthermore, the evacuation of the immortals from Xiniu Hezhou will require some time for the Western and Jie sects to prepare. Those saints might not give me, the Celestial Emperor, any respect, but they'll certainly have to consider the Zhao family's feelings."

Taibai Jinxing bowed and said, "Your Majesty, you have suffered injustice for the people of the world."

Tan Tai Hen Tian smiled and said, "My dear Lord Taibai, your flattery is excellent. I feel truly relieved. You are the most loyal to me in the heavenly court. Let us have a chat as king and subject."

Taibai Jinxing said doubtfully, "I wonder what your majesty wants to discuss with this humble official."

Tan Tai Hen Tian said, "My dear Lord Taibai, please take a seat. Let's drink and chat. From this moment on, we are no longer ruler and subject, but friends. I'll fill your glass."

Taibai Jinxing quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the wine."

Tantai Hentian frowned and said, "Taibai, you are too rigid. Immortals are free and easy. There is no need for so many red tape."

Taibai Jinxing replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I cultivate the way of loyalty to the emperor."

Tantai Hentian picked up the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp and said, "I was wrong. I'll drink a glass as punishment."

Taibai Jinxing quickly knelt and kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, I am deeply terrified. How could you be wrong?"

Tan Tai Hen Tian filled another glass of wine, raised his head and drank it, saying, "Taibai, this is wrong. Haven't I made enough mistakes? Back then, my sister secretly descended to the mortal world and married a mortal. To uphold the majesty of the Heavenly Rules, I reluctantly ordered the execution of their entire family. Yang Jian still hates me, his uncle. The Heavenly Emperor claims to be the co-ruler of the Three Realms, but that's bullshit. Tong Tian Jiaozhu bullied me, but who cares? If I hadn't become the Heavenly Emperor and devoted myself to cultivation, with my talent, even if I couldn't surpass Hongjun Daozu, I would at least be able to surpass the Saints. Power is worthless in the face of absolute strength. Zhao Shanhe has the same physique as me. How dare a Saint say no to him? How many people responded to the Heavenly Emperor's call for conscription? After I asked Yang Hui to take charge, the Saints issued their orders one after another. I'm done complaining now, and I feel much better. My dear Taibai, the immortals are here, you can go back to your work."

Taibai Jinxing bowed respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I will take my leave."

Tantai Hentian watched Taibai Jinxing's departing back, his heart aching with mixed emotions. As the Emperor of Heaven, he felt incredibly aggrieved. He secretly vowed that after the catastrophe ended, if he was still alive, he would put everything aside and go out for a walk.

Meanwhile, in Yaochi Fairyland, Yang Hui heard the maid announce that Yang Xiaochan had arrived, and hurried out to greet her. When she saw Zhao Yunfei beside Yang Xiaochan, she was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Xiaochan, you and Yunfei are here."

Yang Xiaochan responded with a smile: "Yang Hui, long time no see! Yun Fei, why don't you greet me."

Zhao Yunfei quickly bowed respectfully and said, "Yunfei greets mother."

Yang Hui quickly helped Zhao Yunfei up and said gently, "Yunfei, get up quickly. There's no need to be so polite."

Looking at Zhao Yunfei, Yang Hui pondered for a moment. She then said to the Great Fairy, "Hong'er, take Yunfei to the Emperor of Heaven and have him properly resettled. Xiaochan, come with me. I have something to ask you." With that, she led Yang Xiaochan into the inner hall. The Great Fairy and Zhao Yunfei left Yaochi Fairyland and headed for the Lingxiao Palace.

The two came to a room, and Yang Xiaochan said apologetically: "Yang Hui, I'm sorry to trouble you."

Yang Hui shook his head and said, "Xiao Chan, I'm so happy that Yun Fei can come to help the Heavenly Court. How can it be a trouble?"

Yang Xiaochan said embarrassedly: "Yang Hui, you can't explain it to the Three Pure Ones."

Yang Hui smiled and said, "The conscription order was issued by the Emperor of Heaven. Why should I explain it to the Three Pure Ones? You mean it's hard for me to explain it to Yunlong. Although Yunfei is not my son, he calls me mother and he is my son. Naturally, I have to treat him the same. Did Shanhe look for you after he came back?"

Yang Xiaochan was silent for a moment. She sighed softly, then said softly, "After the battle of Feixiong City, Shanhe went to live in Huashan for a while to help me practice. He waited until I was in seclusion and then left. Unfortunately, my aptitude was too poor, and I was unable to break through to the Heavenly God Realm."

After hearing this, Yang Hui showed a trace of resentment on her face and said, "The mountains and rivers are still so partial to you." There was a hint of jealousy and envy in her tone.

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiaochan immediately retorted, "After Shanhe escaped from the Heavenly World, he first went to the Moon Palace. If Yunfei hadn't pointed out his whereabouts, he might not have come to Huashan!"

Yang Hui said with a look of resentment: "Shanhe went to Huashan after all, but he didn't even come to see me..." Her words revealed a strong resentment, and the grievance in her heart could be imagined.

Yang Xiaochan comforted him, "Yang Hui, there are too many ties with Yao Chi, and Shanhe is not suitable to show up. He still has you in his heart."

Yang Hui frowned and complained, "Don't defend him. Do you know where the mountains and rivers have gone?"

Yang Xiaochan was silent for a moment before slowly answering, "Back when Shanhe was at Mount Hua, he said he would take us to the Divine Realm after the catastrophe in the Three Realms was over. As for what happened to him with Luo Tianshuang, I don't know. I really don't know where he is now. He's definitely not in the Three Realms. That's Yunfei's analysis."

A look of worry appeared on Yang Hui's face, and she said softly, "Xiaochan, Shanhe won't be in any danger, right? Do you think his sudden departure from the Three Realms is related to the God of Destruction from Tianwai Tian?" Her voice was full of concern and anxiety.

Yang Xiaochan shook her head and consoled him, "Yang Hui, Shanhe has already reached the Half-Step Divine King stage. The God of Destruction from the Heavenly World is no match for him, not even a finger of his. Don't let your imagination run wild. I think he had to leave because his cultivation level had broken through and this world could no longer accommodate him."

Yang Hui was silent for a moment and then said, "As long as Shanhe is fine, I'll be relieved. Let's go meet the parents-in-law. They often mention you and Mingyue."

Yang Xiaochan said, "Yang Hui, it's best not to mention Shanhe in front of them. Let's wait until the catastrophe of the Three Realms is over before discussing it."