The Show Begins

"Yaoji was imprisoned beneath Peach Mountain, disgracing the Heavenly Court's countenance. Yet Yang Jian insists on splitting the mountain to save his mother, leaving you, the Heavenly Emperor, caught between a rock and a hard place, frazzled beyond measure."

"In the end, you 'earnestly beseech' them, hoping the Western Teachings will lend a hand—either help you suppress Yang Jian, or reinforce Peach Mountain's seal, thereby preserving the Heavenly Court's dignity."

Haotian's heart began pounding wildly!

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

This move was simply perfect!

Those two fellows from the Western Teachings loved nothing more than meddling in the affairs of the East's Mystic Gate and the Heavenly Court, showing off their boundless Buddhist Dharma and their salvation of all living beings.

If he, the Heavenly Emperor, personally came to ask for help, they would never refuse!

Because this was not merely a favor owed by the Heavenly Court—it was also a splendid chance to extend their hands into the Heavenly Court and expand their influence!

They had dreamed of doing this!

"They... they'll definitely agree!" Haotian said excitedly.

"Obviously." Niu Ben shot him a disdainful look. "Those two are insatiably greedy. The moment they see a chance to meddle with the Heavenly Court's Fortune and disrupt the karmic threads of the Daoist sect, they'll be more eager than anyone."

"As long as they enter the game and step into the pit that is Peach Mountain... heh heh."

Niu Ben did not continue, but that cold snort sent an icy chill crawling over Haotian's scalp.

Peach Mountain!

So this was where the true killing move lay!

Lure the people of the Western Teachings to Peach Mountain!

"Senior Brother means..."

"Beneath Peach Mountain lies your younger sister. Yang Jian wants to split the mountain, and you, his uncle, want to suppress him. Then