Chapter 223
"Interesting. Using emotions as a lure, you actually intend to embark on the path of cultivation?"
Chu Feng's lips curled into a faint smile.
He saw Yang Tianyou's confusion; he had the will, but didn't know how to transform it into real power.
It's like a craftsman who holds the blueprints for a peerless weapon but doesn't know how to forge iron.
"Very well, I'll lend you a hand."
After Chu Feng finished speaking, a barely perceptible thought crossed endless time and space and resounded directly in Yang Tianyou's mind.
"Use your heart as a furnace, your thoughts as fire, to refine your emotions and forge your body. The way of protection is not sought externally, but arises from within."
The voice was grand and ethereal, as if it came from the heavens above, or perhaps from the depths of one's heart.
Yang Tianyou was jolted, as if struck by lightning, yet also as if enlightened!
Right!
Use your heart as a furnace and your thoughts as fire!
His love for Yao Ji, his devotion to protecting the villagers—aren't these the most blazing flames?
Without further hesitation, he immediately poured all his longing and love for Yao Ji into his heart.
That passion became the purest fuel.
His will to protect transformed into an invisible wind, making the flames burn even brighter!
An unprecedented power erupted from Yang Tianyou's mortal body, instantly breaking through the restrictions of the Heavenly Prison and transforming into a ray of light that shot straight into the Yunxiao!
In the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, the immortals who were arguing suddenly fell silent and all looked up.
Haotian suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with disbelief.
An unprecedented surge of power was emanating from the direction of the Nine Heavens Prison, shaking the entire Heavenly Court!
Inside the Lingxiao Treasure Hall, the Haotian Shangdi, seated on his throne, suddenly opened his eyes.
She could sense that the power originated from the Heavenly Prison, and then she rode a cloud to the outside of the Heavenly Prison.
The imposing Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, upon seeing the Emperor's arrival, all knelt and bowed, not daring to utter a sound.
Haotian waved his hand and walked straight to the lowest cell where the mortal was imprisoned.
Inside the cell, a young man dressed in plain clothes sat cross-legged, surrounded by a faint golden aura.
His face was handsome, and although there was weariness between his brows, it revealed an unyielding determination.
It was Yang Tianyou, the audacious Human Book had secretly pledged his life to her sister.
Haotian looked at him, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.
This person was bound by the Immortal Locking Chain, which should have suppressed his essence, energy, and spirit, leaving him like a flickering candle in the wind. How could he have managed to comprehend the Dao on his own in this perilous place and condense a faint yet pure cultivation level?
Seemingly sensing Haotian's arrival, Yang Tianyou slowly opened his eyes.
He calmly stood up, the Immortal Locking Chain rattling as he moved.
"Greetings, Heavenly Emperor." He bowed slightly.
"Yang Tianyou,"
Haotian's voice was icy, "Instead of reflecting on your own faults, you actually cultivate here? A mortal body attempting to glimpse the Dao of Heaven, how utterly laughable."
"Heavenly Emperor,"
Yang Tianyou raised his head, his eyes showing no fear. "I do not seek to pry into the Heavenly Dao; I only wish to possess the power to protect Yao Ji. I love her, whether she is a celestial being or a mortal, I want to stand upright beside her."
Haotian's pupils contracted slightly; she hadn't expected a mortal to speak to her in such a frank tone.
She scoffed, "Protect her? With your meager cultivation level, like the light of a firefly? You're just a mortal, not even an immortal, what can you possibly use to protect her? With your writing brush, or with your indomitable gaze?"
"With my life!"
Yang Tianyou did not back down. "Perhaps I am weak now, but my heart is firm. As long as I live, I will do everything in my power to protect her."
"Heavenly Emperor, I ask for little, only that you do not forcibly separate us, give me a chance, and give Yao Ji a chance too."
Seeing the pure determination in Yang Tianyou's eyes, Haotian was moved.
After all, it concerns his younger sister's happiness.
Just as she was lost in thought, a message arrived from Heavenly Court.
Monsters were rampaging across the mortal realm, and after Di Jun left, he did not take all of them with him.
Those who were weaker were also sent to the mortal realm by Chu Feng to temper the Human Race.
Helpless, Haotian immediately took out the Haotian Mirror to examine it.
With each step the monster took, the earth cracked and houses instantly turned to dust; with each roar, countless people were terrified and their souls were scattered.
The human world has become a purgatory.
"It's Ancient Demon Beast!" the accompanying Immortal Official exclaimed in shock.
Yang Tianyou also saw the tragic scene reflected in the mirror and clenched his fists.
"Heavenly Emperor!"
He suddenly looked up, his eyes burning with fire, "Please let me go! Let me subdue this demon and prove that what I, Yang Tianyou, said is true!"
If I can quell this chaos, please grant me permission to be with Yao Ji. If I die, it is because my cultivation is insufficient and it is my fate; I will have no complaints!"
Almost simultaneously, another divine thought came from the direction of the Immortal Locking Tower; it was Yao Ji's voice.
"Your Majesty! Please let me go too! Yang Tianyou's cultivation is still shallow. I am willing to lend him a hand and use my Immortal Power to protect the people of the mortal realm, so that I may atone for my sins!"
Haotian frowned, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "Alright, I'll give you a chance."
With a wave of his hand, the Immortal Locking Chain on Yang Tianyou's body were released.
At the same time, the light of the Immortal Locking Tower dimmed, and Yao Ji's figure appeared outside the Heavenly Prison.
Her face was somewhat pale, clearly indicating that her Immortal Power had been sealed for a long time and her vitality had not yet recovered, but seeing that Yang Tianyou was safe and sound, her eyes immediately filled with light.
"Listen, you two will descend to the mortal realm immediately to subdue the demon, and I will temporarily release you from your restraints."
If you fail to quell the chaos of the demonic beasts, or cause further trouble in the process, do not blame me for the ruthlessness of the Heavenly Rules, which will annihilate your souls and prevent you from ever being reincarnated!
Hao then ordered the void, "Send five hundred heavenly soldiers to hide in the clouds and monitor the two. If anything goes wrong, report immediately."
"Yes!" came a unified response from the clouds.
Yao Ji and Yang Tianyou exchanged a glance, said nothing, and transformed into two streaks of light, speeding towards the mortal realm...
Above the city, where Yao Qi energy soared, Yao Ji and Yang Tianyou stood side by side.
Below, the monster was crushing a temple with one foot, its huge mouth open as if it wanted to swallow the fleeing people whole.
"I'll hold it back!"
Yao Ji let out a soft shout, urging the little Immortal Power she had left in her body, and a white Immortal Silk condensed in her hand.
Like a serpent emerging from its hole, it instantly coiled around the demonic beast, pulling it sharply backward to temporarily halt its rampage.
The demon beast, in pain and furious, shook its head, trying to break free of the Immortal Silk's restraints.
Yao Ji's face paled; her Immortal Power was greatly depleted, and her figure swayed slightly.
"Yao Ji!"
Yang Tianyou helped her up, looked at the panicked crowd, and shouted with all his might, "Don't panic! Listen to me! This monster is huge and has difficulty moving. We can't just sit here and wait to die!"
Upon hearing this, the chaotic crowd instinctively stopped in their tracks and looked up at the sky.
"Young and strong men, come with me immediately to the quarry in the south of the city. Use the wood, stones, and ropes there to build obstacles on the main street—the more the better, even if it only delays them for a moment!"
"Women, children, the elderly, and the weak, immediately flee to the cave to the east! It's a narrow passage that the monsters can't get into! Hurry! Move out, or we'll have a chance to survive!"
As Yang Tianyou gave the order, a burly man who appeared to be a constable shouted in response, "Alright! We'll listen to this Immortal Master! Brothers, follow me!"