Slaughtering in All Directions

Mists and clouds churned over Peach Mountain, while fierce winds howled.

Before long, Yang Jian and his two siblings returned upon the clouds.

This time, Yang Jian's bearing was utterly different.

He stood with his hands behind his back, the Mountain Splitting Divine Axe resting diagonally on his shoulder. Heaven Splitting Spirit Light flowed over its blade, faintly entwined with Chaos Qi Strands. At the slightest tremor, the world's spiritual energy surged into a frenzy.

The frustration and impatience from his repeated failures to breach Peach Mountain's restrictions had long faded, replaced by confidence as deep as Abyssal Mountains and as sharp as a blade.

"Mother, your child has returned."

He raised his eyes toward the core of Peach Mountain, tightly bound by Heavenly Dao Chains. His resolute voice echoed throughout the mountain.

"With this Mountain Splitting Divine Axe in hand, today, I will split open Peach Mountain, shatter these restrictions of the Heavenly Rules, and bring you home!"

Yang Chan and Yang Jiao stood to either side, their eyes blazing with fervent fire.

The Three Siblings stood shoulder to shoulder, their momentum soaring into Yunxiao. A battle to save their mother, one that would shake the Heavenly Court and tear apart the Heavenly Dao, was about to begin.

Within the Restriction Mansion deep inside Peach Mountain, Yao Ji heard Yang Jian's call pierce through the clouds. Her already frail body jolted violently.

She struggled up from the ground. Her hair was disheveled and her Immortal Countenance haggard, yet she exhausted all her strength to raise a hand, wanting to reach toward that familiar voice.

But the moment her fingertips stretched into the air, the Heavenly Dao Chains of laws circling overhead violently knocked them back. Golden light scorched her wrist with searing pain.

"No... children, don't come back!"

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