Huotu's Promise, Yang Jian Emerges from Seclusion

Pangu Hall.

Two figures appeared outside the main hall.

They were Haotian and Wu.

The moment they landed before the hall, its heavy, ancient doors silently opened.

A calm, gentle female voice came from within.

"Fellow Daoists, please come in."

Haotian and Wu exchanged a glance before stepping into the hall.

At the center of the hall, a figure sat quietly in meditation.

It was Empress Houtu.

However, what surprised Haotian and Wu was that Empress Houtu was the only person in the entire hall.

Sage Zhou Ming was nowhere to be seen.

Though the two were puzzled, they did not dare ask.

Haotian and Wu stepped forward and bowed to Houtu.

"Greetings, Empress Houtu."

Houtu gave a slight nod and gestured with one hand.

"Fellow Daoists, there is no need for such formality. Please sit."

"May I ask why the two of you have come today?"

Haotian gathered his thoughts and recounted the entire matter concerning Yao Ji to Houtu.

"...That is the whole story."

Houtu listened quietly. Not the slightest emotion could be seen on her placid face.

Only after Haotian finished did Houtu slowly speak.

"So, you hope that I will remain in the Heavenly Court when Yang Jian and the others split open the mountain to save their mother?"

Haotian took a deep breath and solemnly nodded.

"Exactly!"

"Please, Empress... lend me your aid!"

Houtu looked at Haotian and remained silent for a moment.

She was one of the Six Imperial Jade Emperors and enjoyed a portion of the Heavenly Court's Destiny.

There was no harm in helping Haotian.

After a long while, Houtu's voice rang out again.

"I agree to this."

Haotian's heart, which had been wound tight, suddenly relaxed, and delight flooded his face!

"Thank you, Empress! Thank you, Empress!"

"Fellow Daoist, do not