Primordial Era: Mistaking the Jade Emperor for My Son at the Start

"Uncle, you jest. Aren't all external phenomena cooperating with you?"

Yang Jian didn't intend to play word games with the clever. He got straight to the point: "I am merely your henchman, Uncle. I do the dirty work, the things the Heavenly Court cannot conveniently handle. That's all."

"Heh, you've truly never disappointed me," the Jade Emperor chuckled. He looked at Yang Jian, appreciating that he could pierce this unspoken veil between them.

"It is Uncle's painstaking effort," Yang Jian flattered.

As a great celestial deity and a high official of the Heavenly Court, Yang Jian naturally understood how to gauge the Emperor's intentions. Whether it was the Journey to the West or the Three-Sage Mother being suppressed at Mount Hua, he understood the intricacies and purpose behind it all.

"Why have you come today?"

"Your nephew wishes to know why you've held back the pilgrimage team for the Journey to the West? Wasn't all this settled beforehand?" Yang Jian asked directly.

"That is because I intend to 'chop' the entire Journey to the West team."

The Jade Emperor's casual remark sent a tremor through Yang Jian's body, his pupils involuntarily constricting.

This was a massive revelation!

It was astonishing.

Was he declaring war on the Western Teachings?

The Primordial Era was about to be thrown into turmoil!

"'Chop' the Journey to the West team? Do you mean cancel the Journey to the West?" Yang Jian probed tentatively.

"Hmph, I mean to chop off their heads!" the Jade Emperor snorted.

What!

Yang Jian was shocked again, disbelieving his ears, thinking he had misheard.

The Jade Emperor not only wanted to cancel the Journey to the West but also to behead the members of the pilgrimage team!

This wasn't just slapping the Western Teachings; it was spitting in their faces.

Damn, this was ruthless.

This Uncle was domineering.

What had happened to give the Jade Emperor such confidence?

What kind of existence, what kind of backing, did he have to be so assertive?

Seeing Yang Jian's stunned expression, the Jade Emperor was very pleased.

What backing? What reliance? Isn't it because I have an awesome father!

With this father, who else do I need to fear! No one!

The Jade Emperor's mood lifted as he thought of Zhang Yifan. This father was too strong, too reassuring.

"Can you do this?"

"Ah?"

The Jade Emperor asked Yang Jian, and Yang Jian's heart skipped a beat as he exclaimed.

"What? Scared?"

Fear, there was a little, naturally. After all, beheading the Journey to the West team was equivalent to a direct confrontation with the Western Teachings.

One must remember, the Western Teachings had two Sages. The Journey to the West was also promised by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, so this was tantamount to slapping Dao Ancestor Hongjun in the face.

"Hmph?"

Seeing Yang Jian hesitate, the Jade Emperor was slightly disappointed.

But he still gave him a chance.

To gather one hundred and eight Primordial Great Luo Golden Immortals, one must start with those close by, and Yang Jian had always been one of the candidates.

"Your nephew will not fail the mission! I will bring the heads of the Journey to the West team to see you!" Yang Jian gritted out loudly.

Yang Jian was taking a gamble, betting that the Jade Emperor definitely had the strength to back this up. He must have thought it through thoroughly to act this way.

If only Yang Jian knew that the Jade Emperor was acting this way simply because Zhang Yifan had said, "If someone is unhappy, just do it. Why overthink it?" He would probably spit blood.

"Good! Hahaha, worthy of being my good nephew," the Jade Emperor laughed heartily.

"You must want to know how your sisters became Grand Unity Golden Immortals, right?"

"Yes. I also wish to advance further myself, striving to reach the Quasi-Saint realm."

"Such meager ambition," the Jade Emperor chided with a laugh.

"Huh?" Yang Jian was bewildered. Was becoming a Quasi-Saint considered unambitious?

Below the Sages, weren't Quasi-Saints the most powerful beings?

Why was becoming a Quasi-Saint considered unambitious?

Did he even want to become a Sage?

"Yang Jian, I will grant you the position of a Great Dao Sage. Do you want it?"

"Yes, why wouldn't I want it?"

Yang Jian was muttering to himself about the Jade Emperor and hadn't really heard what he said. Thinking the Jade Emperor was about to bestow something upon him, he casually agreed.

When he snapped back to reality, Yang Jian was greatly shocked, his eyes wide. "Uncle, what did you just say?"

"I said, I'm offering you a position as a Great Dao Sage. Do you want it?" the Jade Emperor asked, smiling at Yang Jian.

Yang Jian was once again greatly shocked, his heart churning like a stormy sea.

A position as a Great Dao Sage?

A Great Dao Sage?

Did I really hear that right?

A Great Dao Sage!

What's going on? Is this real or fake?

Even the Jade Emperor, the orthodox ruler of the Three Realms and the Great Heavenly Venerate Haotian Shangdi, was only at the Quasi-Saint realm.

Furthermore, in the Primordial Era world, the highest authority was only the Heavenly Dao.

Where did this Great Dao come from! Let alone a Great Dao Sage.

Even the Heavenly Dao Sages, there were only six of them!

But looking at the Jade Emperor before him, he didn't seem to be faking it at all. This must be serious.

Seeing Yang Jian still in shock, the Jade Emperor struck his dragon throne and said loudly, "Do you want it or not? Give me an answer!"

With a thump, Yang Jian knelt directly on the ground and replied loudly, "Yes! Your nephew wants it!"

"Good! I grant you the position of Great Dao Sage!" the Jade Emperor nodded in agreement.

Yang Jian was extremely excited.

He thought that after the Jade Emperor's promise, some miracle would happen. He waited expectantly, excitedly, wanting to see what changes he would undergo.

But after waiting for a long while, Yang Jian found that nothing had changed about him; he was still the same.

Seeing Yang Jian's expression, the Jade Emperor chuckled, "What are you thinking? Do you want to become a Great Dao Sage immediately? You're dreaming. This is just me promising you that you can obtain a position as a Great Dao Sage in the future."

"Thank you, Uncle!" Yang Jian's mouth twitched slightly. He had gotten excited for nothing, but his heart was still pounding. "Nephew will surely go through fire and water for you from now on, without any hesitation."

"Uncle, that, what exactly is this..." Yang Jian asked with great curiosity.

"You've always been my confidant, so I won't hide it from you. It's because your uncle has a father," the Jade Emperor said with a smile.

The Jade Emperor had a father?

What kind of father was so amazing that he could promise a position as a Great Dao Sage?

Who was he? Was he the Great Dao?

Before Yang Jian could figure it out, Taibai Jinxing walked in from outside the hall.

Seeing Yang Jian, Taibai Jinxing nodded to him, then bowed to the Jade Emperor and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, all the gods have arrived at the Hall of Miraculous Mist and are awaiting Your Majesty's ascension to the court."

"Good!" the Jade Emperor nodded, then said to Yang Jian, "Yang Jian, don't overthink it. In a few days, I'll take you to meet your maternal grandfather. For now, come with me to meet these gods of the Heavenly Court."

Chapter 12: Have You Heard of This: Those Who Obey Me Prosper, Those Who Defy Me Perish

Heavenly Court, Hall of Miraculous Mist.

The principal and vice gods of each department in the Heavenly Court, those with rank and those without, had long been waiting respectfully in the Hall of Miraculous Mist.

Even Taishang Laojun was ranked at the head of the left side. After him came the Four Heavenly Masters.

"The Jade Emperor arrives!"

Taibai Jinxing announced.

"We welcome Your Majesty. May Your Majesty's lifespan be as long as the heavens."

Amidst the bows of the assembled gods, the Jade Emperor ascended the throne in the Hall of Miraculous Mist.

Seeing Yang Jian appear with the Jade Emperor, the gods all pondered their relationship.

Of course, what they were most concerned about was the reason for the Jade Emperor's summons of the gods this time.

The Jade Emperor closed his eyes to rest, remaining silent for a long time.

The gods exchanged glances, having no choice but to wait.

"My ministers~"

Just as the immortals were growing impatient, the Jade Emperor spoke, his voice soft and drawn out.

All the gods looked up at the Jade Emperor.