The Land of Green Mountains

At these words, the Jade Emperor's expression changed drastically. Shock and fury mixed together as he blurted out, "What did you say? Ziwei actually dared to do this!"

Before his voice had even faded, a powerful aura swept out from within him.

The entire Great Luo Heaven was enveloped by this pressure, and the heavens and earth trembled!

When a mortal emperor flew into a rage, blood could flow for a thousand miles!

When the Heavenly Emperor was enraged, how could it be limited to rivers of blood?

His daughter had actually become the wife of a mortal!

And that mortal was merely a servant of a landowner's family!

If this matter spread, the mighty Jade Emperor would lose all face!

The daughter of the mighty Heavenly Emperor had actually married a lowly servant from the Earthly Immortal Realm!

This made the Jade Emperor absolutely furious. He immediately said, "Jade Rabbit, I bestow upon you one golden pill personally refined by the Supreme Lord Lao, to help you break through to the True Immortal Realm!"

"Descend to the mortal world at once and capture the Seventh Princess!"

"As for that Dong Yong..."

The Jade Emperor slowly drew in a breath, the fury in his eyes surging so violently that it was impossible to conceal.

The quasi-Saint pressure radiating from his body spread outward, causing even the entire Great Luo Heaven to tremble faintly!

"I want his soul destroyed, never to reincarnate through ten thousand tribulations!"

As soon as his words fell, Jade Rabbit beside him had already knelt prostrate on the ground, trembling violently. The terrifying aura emanating from the Jade Emperor left her terrified, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

This was the supreme ruler who commanded the Three Realms!

In this Primordial World, Saints had long since stopped involving themselves in mortal affairs!

He was the Jade Emperor.

Haotian, the Great Heavenly Venerate of the Golden Palace who Pardons Sins, had completely unleashed his fury at this moment!

This matter could not be made public, so the Jade Emperor could only entrust the mission to Jade Rabbit. If word of it spread, what face would the mighty Jade Emperor have left?

Upon hearing the Jade Emperor's command, Jade Rabbit hurriedly replied, "I shall respectfully obey the Great Heavenly Venerate's decree!"

Although Jade Rabbit was a disciple of the Lunar Goddess, she did not dare show the slightest intention of defying the enraged Jade Emperor.

Moreover, the Jade Emperor had just promised to bestow a golden pill upon her and help her enter the True Immortal Realm!

She naturally would not refuse such a benefit.

Besides, she had never had any connection with the Seventh Princess. Capturing her would not cause Jade Rabbit the slightest psychological burden.*.*

Meanwhile, throughout the heavens of the Thirty-three Heavens, including the Great Luo Heaven—

Countless immortals and gods sensed the terrifying aura released by the Jade Emperor. They all revealed looks of surprise and uncertainty, bewildered in their hearts.

What exactly had happened to make this supreme ruler so furious?

Everyone knew that the Jade Emperor had always been renowned for his patience. Even when facing numerous divine officials who were disloyal in action but obedient in words, he had remained composed.

They had no way of knowing what kind of infuriating matter the Jade Emperor was facing at that moment.

Yet this time, they truly felt the Jade Emperor's fury. That aura swept across the entire Thirty-three Heavens.

The entire celestial domain trembled, and countless immortals and gods listed on the registers also developed a trace of fear.

They finally understood that this supreme ruler possessed not only authority, but also a bottom line that could never be crossed.

The Earthly Immortal Realm, the Land of Green Mountains.

Ziwei was just preparing to leave with Dong Yong when she suddenly sensed a familiar immortal aura approaching.

Her expression hardened. Without the slightest hesitation, she cast a spell and knocked Dong Yong unconscious.

She was extremely familiar with that aura, and a hint of joy immediately appeared on Ziwei's face.

Before long, a streak of flowing light descended before her. When the person who appeared saw Ziwei's smile, she immediately became furious.

This person was none other than the eldest of the Seven Fairies—the Eldest Princess. Her cultivation had already reached the fourth rank of the True Immortal Realm!

"You can still smile at a time like this! The entire Thirty-three Heavens are now in turmoil because Imperial Father is furious! I'm afraid your whereabouts have already been exposed."

The Eldest Princess wore a grave expression. Her gaze fell on Ziwei as she immediately said, "You still don't intend to return to Heaven and apologize to Imperial Father?"

Upon hearing this, a trace of bitter amusement appeared on Ziwei's face. She then said softly, "Big Sister, it's not that I don't want to go back. It's just..."

She turned to glance at the unconscious Dong Yong, her voice trembling slightly. "I can't bear to leave him..."

"He's only a mortal. I truly don't know what you're so attached to. A hundred years from now, he'll be nothing more than a pile of yellow earth, while you'll remain ageless and undying."

The Eldest Princess sighed softly and advised earnestly, "If you truly wish what's best for him, you should return with me and apologize to Imperial Father. Have you forgotten what happened to our aunt back then?"

After her words fell, Ziwei remained silent for a long time.

Who was the Seventh Princess's aunt?

She was the Great Heavenly Venerate's younger sister, Yao Ji!

Yao Ji's fate had long since spread throughout Heaven.

How was what Ziwei was doing now any different from what Yao Ji had done back then?

Both had descended to the mortal world to form a bond, and both had become pregnant by a mortal!

Thinking of this, Ziwei said in a low voice, "Everyone says that immortals and gods are heartless and that they have no love in their hearts."

"But I don't believe that. To me, Dong Yong is the one I truly love. I only want to stay by his side. Is that wrong?"

After hearing this, the Eldest Princess's expression grew complicated, and a trace of regret entered her voice. "If I had known this would happen, I should never have brought you to the Earthly Immortal Realm.

"Looking back now, I deeply regret it."

Ziwei shook her head, her tone resolute. "Even if you hadn't brought me here, given my temperament, I would have secretly descended to the mortal world sooner or later."

"The outcome might not have changed."

Seeing that she still refused to turn back, the Eldest Princess's tone grew stern.

"Think this through carefully. If you return with me now and apologize to Imperial Father, my sisters and I will naturally plead for you. Imperial Father will not take Dong Yong's life."

"But if you insist on staying, once Imperial Father sends someone here, your Husband Dong Yong will likely never reincarnate again."

Upon hearing this, deep pain flashed through Ziwei's eyes.

How could she not know that every word was true? Yet the thought of parting from Dong Yong forever tore at her heart like a knife.

After pondering for a long while, she finally made up her mind.

Drawing a deep breath, Ziwei said softly, "Big Sister, I'd like to ask you for a favor."

Seeing that her tone had softened, the Eldest Princess immediately said, "Go ahead."

"I want to give birth to the child."

The Eldest Princess froze when she heard this. She stared at Ziwei in disbelief, her voice trembling slightly. "You said you want to give birth to the child?!"

"Wasn't I telling you to sever this karma completely?! If you insist on giving birth to him, can you bear the consequences?!"

Ziwei gently shook her head and slowly said, "This is Dong Yong's child and mine. I can't bring myself to kill him.

"Sister, if you truly want to help me, then let me give birth to him safely."

The Eldest Princess was speechless for a moment. Only after a long while did she sigh softly. "Have you ever considered how many troubles this child will face if he is truly born?"

"The son born to our aunt and a mortal became a renowned battle general of Heaven. So why can't I bring my child into this world?"

Ziwei's gaze was resolute as she continued looking at the Eldest Princess. "I must give birth to this child. Otherwise, I will never return to Heaven with you."

After hearing this, the Eldest Princess knew that Ziwei had made up her mind. She could only sigh once more. "I'll help hold back the people Imperial Father sends. Be careful."

As soon as she finished speaking, the Eldest Princess's figure flashed and vanished from the spot. Only Ziwei remained standing alone in the wind, her eyes filled with struggle and pain.

Deep within a stretch of secluded green mountains was a hidden Demon King's Cave.