Yang Jian Joins the Sect of Interception

In the courtyard, Yang Jian clenched his fists tightly.

Endless rage burned in his pupils. Heavenly Emperor Haotian had caused his family's ruin. How could Yang Jian not want revenge?

But…

"Second Brother Yang, if you want revenge, just say it. No need to suppress yourself like this!"

Qin Hong patted Yang Jian's back with his small hand and said calmly:

"Such a thing that angers gods and men alike, once done, you can't blame others for speaking of it!"

Although Qin Hong was comforting Yang Jian, Yang Jian still helplessly spread open his fists, the anger on his body slowly dissipating.

He, Yang Jian, was the illegitimate son of a god and a mortal, a mongrel. Not being recognized was his own fault.

The mistake was why his mother had to meet and fall in love with his father, and then have their three siblings.

Uncle?

Heh!

As the Heavenly Emperor, how would he, Yang Jian, dare to seek revenge? He didn't even have the right to hate!

"Second Brother Yang, what do you think."

Qin Hong said with an unclear tone:

"Your uncle… was he right in what he did?"

Was he right?

He didn't know!

Yang Jian shook his head, his tone filled with sorrow:

"Perhaps… he was right!"

"My mother privately descended to the mortal realm, disregarding the status of gods and mortals, and secretly married my father, having us three siblings!"

"Since they violated the rules, they should be punished!"

"They should atone for their sins!"

"It's just that the people of Guangjiang Pass… they are all innocent!"

"Bullshit!"

Qin Hong's small face instantly filled with rage. Looking at Yang Jian, he roared:

"The reason your mother and father got married was because they loved each other!"

"Is love also wrong?"

"Why can't gods marry mortals?"

"All beings in heaven and earth, all things in the Primordial Era, have their own destinies, and are complete individuals!"

"No one is anyone's slave, no one is anyone's subordinate!"

"You, Yang Chan, are unique beings in heaven and earth. Why do you look down on yourself?"

"Why do you make decisions for your father and mother, why do you judge their right or wrong?"

"Think about your mother and father, do they regret being together?"

"Do they regret having you three siblings?"

"Heavenly Emperor? What a load of crap!"

"Haotian is just relying on his power to arbitrarily punish you. What kind of Heavenly Emperor is this?"

"As the Heavenly Emperor, he is negligent and acts solely on his own whims, needlessly implicating the people of Guangjiang Pass. Does he have any compassion in his heart?"

"What's the difference between his actions and those of demons?"

"Simply detestable!"

"This…"

Hearing Qin Hong's angry words, Yang Jian's heart was once again filled with rage. It was indeed true.

He, Haotian, acting like this just because he was the Heavenly Emperor, was truly detestable.

Although he agreed with Qin Hong's words in his heart, Yang Jian still dared not say anything…

Love is the most beautiful thing.

His father and mother never regretted falling in love with each other, nor did they regret having them three.

They, the three siblings, were just children. Why could Haotian decide their life and death?

What about the people of Guangjiang Pass? Why should they live a life of poverty and hunger?

Just because you're the Heavenly Emperor?

"Alas, it's not allowed for deities to descend to the mortal realm and marry mortals."

"Having love is wrong!"

Yang Jian harbored hatred in his heart but could only console himself with resignation.

"Wrong..." Qin Hong stood up, looking up at the sky, his voice solemn:

"All things in heaven and earth possess sentience!"

"Love is but one aspect of desire, and this is the Heavenly Dao!"

"He, Haotian, does not uphold the Heavenly Dao, but instead established flawed heavenly laws!"

"It is clearly his own fault, so why should he conceal it by punishing others?"

"The Heavenly Emperor? Heh, is he worthy?"

Boom!

Qin Hong's words struck Yang Jian's ears like a clap of thunder, piercing straight into his soul!

That's right!

Who was he, the Heavenly Emperor? Was he worthy?

But even with a heart full of unwillingness and resentment, what could be done?

He, Yang Jian, was not like Qin Hong, who had the status of a Saint's son and feared no one.

The Heavenly Emperor was an existence he had to look up to his entire life; his life and death were in the Emperor's hands.

"He... is the Heavenly Emperor, and I... am just a mortal!"

Tears welled up in Yang Jian's eyes: "We can only obey!"

"His every word and deed is the rule!"

"Heh heh..." Qin Hong smiled brilliantly. "His every word and deed is the rule!"

"Indeed, if one day you stand higher than him, then you, you will be the rule!"

"Hm?"

"Me?"

Yang Jian looked at Qin Hong with disbelief, waving his hand:

"How is that possible?"

"I am merely the descendant of a forbidden union between a deity and a mortal, how could I possibly stand higher than him?"

"Don't tease me."

"If you don't try, how will you know it's impossible?" Qin Hong's tone was casual:

"My Sect of Interception advocates for teaching without discrimination!"

"All beings in heaven and earth are equal, and all can seek the Dao!"

"The Heavenly Dao has fifty parts, and its evolution is forty-nine, with one escaping!"

"That one is the spark of life, a sliver of variable, something even the Heavenly Dao cannot complete!"

"All beings, all things, have a sliver of hope, the chance to become a Saint, to achieve immortality!"

"Yang Jian, why do you think it's impossible for you?"

Qin Hong's words buzzed in Yang Jian's ears, as if a new door had been opened.

"Me?"

"Can I?" A glimmer of confusion appeared in Yang Jian's eyes, which then gradually firmed into an unyielding light.

Since all things had a sliver of hope, why couldn't he, Yang Jian, try to resist?

For himself, for his sister, for his mother, for his deceased father and elder brother, for the countless suffering people of Guangjiang Pass!

Everything was yet to be decided, and he, Yang Jian, would not be manipulated by anyone!

At that moment, Yang Jian looked at Qin Hong solemnly:

"Young Master, may Yang Jian join the Sect of Interception?"

Yang Jian's change in address to Qin Hong signified that his heart had become as firm as rock, possessing a belief.

"Heh heh, if Second Brother Yang is willing, I am naturally delighted!" Qin Hong replied solemnly as well.

"I, Qin Hong, in the name of the Young Master of the Sect of Interception and son of Saint Tongtian, hereby declare to heaven and earth that Yang Jian of the Yang family is now a member of my Sect of Interception!"

After speaking, Qin Hong put away his solemn demeanor and returned to his usual casual self.

"Second Brother, I accept you on behalf of Father. From now on, you are my disciple of the Sect of Interception!"

Qin Hong felt a surge of satisfaction. It was incredibly easy to trick Yang Jian, a crucial figure in the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, into becoming a disciple of the Sect of Interception. He couldn't be happier!

As for the Sect of Enlightenment and Heavenly Lord of Original Beginning? Screw them!

First come, first served!

"Thank you, Second Brother!" Yang Jian bowed to Qin Hong. His expression then shifted, clearly wanting to say something but feeling embarrassed.

Seeing Yang Jian's hesitant look, Qin Hong could easily guess his intentions.

"Second Brother, you're thinking about our sister Chan'er, aren't you!"

Yang Jian nodded shyly, his thoughts exposed by Qin Hong's words.

"Well, Chan'er is still too..."

"No need to say more, Second Brother. Have you forgotten? Chan'er calls me 'Little Brother.' How could I not look out for her?"

"Chan'er is too young to rush into taking a master. Rest assured, Second Brother, I will protect Chan'er completely!"

With Qin Hong having seen through his concerns and laid out a complete plan, Yang Jian didn't hesitate any further.

"Then, thank you again, Second Brother!"

"We're being too formal!" Qin Hong said with displeasure.

"Haha, Second Brother!"