Six-Eared Kong Xuan Takes a Disciple

Who is Yuding Zhenren? Inheriting the arrogant disposition of Yuanshi Tianzun, he didn't even put Haotian in his eyes, let alone a few heavenly soldiers and generals.

He immediately shielded the three children behind him and said, "Since this Taoist priest has saved them, they are now disciples of my Yuxu Palace. How can I allow you to be so presumptuous!"

The leading heavenly general looked displeased. He hadn't expected Yuding Zhenren to be so defiant.

"We are here to apprehend them under the Heavenly Emperor's orders. How can you obstruct us? Since you insist on interfering, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Immediately, all the heavenly soldiers and generals began to surround and attack Yuding Zhenren, attempting to seize the children from his grasp.

The leading heavenly general was not weak either. His cultivation had reached the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Coupled with the support of a host of heavenly soldiers and generals, even though Yuding Zhenren was at the early stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal, he could only fight to a draw for the time being.

"Form the Heavenly Net!"

After a while, seeing that continuing the fight would be disadvantageous to them, the leading heavenly general immediately began to set up a magic formation. The heavenly soldiers and generals returned to their positions, and the Heavenly Net formation took shape.

With the blessing of the formation, Yuding Zhenren felt his strength failing. He could no longer afford to worry about the three children and could only resist with all his might.

Suddenly, a five-colored divine light flashed, and the three children vanished.

Both the leading heavenly general and Yuding Zhenren were greatly alarmed. Forgetting their fight, they quickly chased after the five-colored divine light, but it was too fast, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.

Helpless, the leading heavenly general no longer bothered with Yuding Zhenren and could only lead the remaining heavenly soldiers back to the Heavenly Court to report.

Listening to the heavenly general's report, Haotian breathed a sigh of relief, for he knew that this must have been Xuan Yi's disciple acting. He then summoned the Haotian Mirror, and Kong Xuan's figure appeared, bringing the three children into Jade Capital Mountain.

It turned out that Haotian had sought Xuan Yi's help, hoping to save the three children. Xuan Yi knew that these three children had extraordinary origins and had asked Kong Xuan to rescue them.

With the protection of Xuan Yi and Nuwa, Haotian finally felt at ease and began to handle Yao Ji's affairs.

At the Lingxiao Palace court assembly the next day, Haotian sat on the Heavenly Emperor's Throne, his seat elevated half a foot higher than those of the other Four Imperials, to display the Heavenly Emperor's authority.

Looking at Yao Ji below with a sorrowful expression, Haotian felt a pang of sympathy, but he was in a difficult position now and dared not openly shield Yao Ji.

"Yao Ji privately descended to the mortal realm and married a mortal, committing the grave offense of immortals and mortals being forbidden to fall in love. How do you all think she should be punished?"

The assembled heavenly gods stood in place, saying nothing. This was, after all, the Jade Emperor's family matter. If they spoke rashly, they might face repercussions from the Jade Emperor later.

Although they dared not, some people did. The heavenly gods all looked towards Six-Eared Macaque and Kong Xuan, who were also Great Emperors.

Seeing all the heavenly gods looking at him, Six-Eared Macaque spoke.

"Heavenly Emperor, although Yao Ji has committed a grave offense, her crime does not warrant death. I hope the Heavenly Emperor will show leniency and sentence her to confinement. Once Yao Ji sincerely repents, she can be dealt with again."

Haotian breathed a sigh of relief. Six-Eared Macaque had provided him with a way out. Which immortal didn't go into seclusion for tens of thousands of years at a minimum? Confining Yao Ji for a few tens of thousands of years was not a big deal and could also silence the critics.

"Guards, take Yao Ji down and suppress her beneath Peach Mountain. She is never to be released until she admits her mistake."

Several heavenly soldiers and generals stepped forward and escorted the sorrowful Yao Ji to Peach Mountain.

After dealing with Yao Ji, it was time for her three children.

"Although Yao Ji has been suppressed beneath Peach Mountain, she bore three children with Yang Tianyou. This is the first instance of offspring of Human Immortals since the establishment of the Three Realms. What do you all think should be done with them?"

At this moment, Kong Xuan, who was sitting beside him, spoke.

"The one who violated the heavenly laws is Yao Ji. The wronged have their accusers, and the debts have their owners. Now that Yao Ji has been suppressed beneath Peach Mountain and received her due punishment, why should the vast Heavenly Court trouble two children further?"

Kong Xuan looked coldly at the crowd below, his imposing aura stronger than Haotian's.

Haotian was overjoyed. As expected of Kong Xuan, he was so imposing. However, Kong Xuan's words alone were not enough to make a final decision; Six-Eared Macaque's support was also needed. Thus, Haotian turned his gaze to Six-Eared Macaque again.

Six-Eared Macaque spoke, "These three children are quite remarkable. I intend to take the eldest, Yang Jiao, as my disciple. I hope everyone will give me some face."

Six-Eared Macaque was naturally on the Jade Emperor's side. Furthermore, since Xuan Yi had already instructed him to take them as disciples, how could Six-Eared Macaque dare to disobey?

"Since that is the case, I will take the second son, Yang Jian, as my disciple!"

Kong Xuan also spoke, directly stating his intention to take Yang Jian as his disciple.

In fact, this was all arranged by Xuan Yi in advance. Yang Jian was known as the foremost figure among the third generation of the Xuan Sect, so his elder brother's origins could not be bad either.

Moreover, since Haotian had personally sought Xuan Yi's help, they had to give Haotian some face.

Haotian was completely relieved. He was reluctant to kill his own nephews.

"Since the Great Emperor Ziwei of the North Pole and the Great Emperor Gouchen Shanggong have both interceded for these three children, they shall be declared innocent. However, there is still one matter to be dealt with."

"During the arrest of Yao Ji, Yuding Zhenren of the Chan Religion obstructed my heavenly generals from enforcing the law. This act is a public disregard for the authority of my Heavenly Court. What do you all think should be done?"

Kong Xuan spoke, "Yuding Zhenren obstructed the Heavenly Court's enforcement of the law, so he shall be punished with a hundred years of confinement in his residence. I will personally report this to my Master!"

The heavenly gods below dared not get involved in this matter. Yuding Zhenren was a disciple of a Saint. Apart from the three individuals under Taishang, who would dare to offend a Saint's disciple without reason?

Thus, the pitiable Yuding Zhenren was sentenced to a hundred years of confinement in his cave dwelling. As an enforcer of the Primordial Chaos laws, even Yuanshi Tianzun did not dare to shield him. Besides, a hundred years of confinement was not a minor matter.

After the Heavenly Court assembly, the Yang brothers were declared innocent. Although Yuding Zhenren was confined, everything finally concluded successfully.

Six-Eared Macaque and Kong Xuan, having finished their tasks, returned to Jade Capital Mountain to report to Xuan Yi.

Upon seeing their arrival, Yang Jiao and Yang Jian quickly ran forward and knelt on the ground.

"Thank you, immortal masters, for saving our lives. Although our three siblings are safe, our mother has been captured by the Heavenly Court. We implore you to take us as disciples so that we may gain the strength to rescue our mother."

Six-Eared Macaque and Kong Xuan exchanged glances, just as they were contemplating how to accept them as disciples, when they came knocking on their door themselves.

The two looked at the origins of Yang Jiao and Yang Jian. They saw that both had excellent aptitudes, clear and refined features, and appeared full of spiritual energy. They could not help but feel delighted.

"Excellent, excellent! Yang Jiao, are you willing to take this humble Taoist as your master!"

"Hmm, Yang Jian, are you willing to take me as your master?"

Upon hearing this, the two brothers, Yang Jiao and Yang Jian, immediately bowed their heads in reverence.

"Disciple Yang Jiao greets Master."

"Disciple Yang Jian greets Master."

After speaking, they kowtowed three times in succession.