What kind of sword was so formidable that it hung over Dao Ancestor Hongjun's head?
And there were two of them!
Cries of astonishment erupted everywhere.
Sect Master Tongtian, the Jade Emperor, Nuwa, and the others were all shocked.
Such a thing existed?
"Father, hurry and tell us. What swords are they?" the Jade Emperor asked anxiously.
"Exactly, Grandpa, hurry and tell us," Sect Master Tongtian said. He wanted to know too!
He had previously cursed Old Man Hongjun and been punished with a thousand years of reflection on Golden Ao Island.
He did not want to be left without a countermeasure again in the future.
If he learned what those two swords were, even if he only learned about one of them, he could use it to disgust Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
He might even be able to wrestle with Hongjun.
Everyone looked at Zhang Yifan like children thirsting for knowledge, hoping he would continue quickly.
"Oh dear, it's getting late. It's already very late. This old man is going to sleep; I'm terribly sleepy. I'll tell you more tomorrow morning."
Zhang Yifan yawned, waved his hand, and stopped talking. He got up to go to bed.
What the—
Jade Emperor: ...
Sect Master Tongtian: ...
Everyone was helpless. Their appetites had been thoroughly whetted, only for him to suddenly stop talking. How could they possibly bear that?
"Father, tell us a little more. It's still early," the Jade Emperor said impatiently, tugging at Zhang Yifan's arm like he was acting cute.
Zhang Yifan glared at the Jade Emperor. "It's already past midnight, well after twelve! And you call that early? You unfilial son, are you trying to exhaust these old bones of mine to death? Normally, I'd have been asleep for two hours already."
???
You could be exhausted to death?
You were old bones?
The Jade Emperor rolled his eyes. Father, even the food you cooked contained Fragments of Great Dao Laws!
A mortal could become an immortal after just one bite!
You ate it every day. Would you grow old?
Didn't you have the handsome face of a forty-year-old?
Sect Master Tongtian was also at a loss for words as he laughed to himself. Old sir, you must be joking!
In the Primordial Three Realms, anyone could be exhausted to death, and anyone could be old bones—but you definitely could not!
Did they not see how effortlessly he had snapped that Great Dao Artifact hoe?
Even quasi-saints could not lift it. It could dig off a saint's head with one strike and slay the Heavenly Dao, yet he had broken it with a single hand.
And he still called himself old?
There was simply no justice in the world.
"Enough. Let Father rest early. He's been telling you stories all night, and you still haven't had enough?" the Queen Mother said, supporting Zhang Yifan as she glared at the Jade Emperor, Sect Master Tongtian, and the others.
"Exactly, exactly. Grandpa, hurry and sleep. We want to sleep too."
The Seven Fairies were obedient and sensible, and they also spoke up for Zhang Yifan.
"See? Daughters-in-law are still the best, and granddaughters are the sensible ones."
Zhang Yifan said irritably to the Jade Emperor, "Look at how impatient you are. How will you ever accomplish anything great? Eating well and sleeping well are the foremost matters in heaven and earth! Understand?"
"Yes, yes, yes, Father, your lesson is right! Your son understands." The Jade Emperor hurriedly nodded and smiled ingratiatingly as he helped Zhang Yifan into the room.
The Queen Mother went to boil water for washing Zhang Yifan's face and soaking his feet.
The Seven Fairies, the Three Xiaos, and the others even went to make Zhang Yifan's bed and tidy up the room.
This group of mighty figures and noble Heavenly Court princesses now resembled servants of a wealthy household, waiting on Zhang Yifan in the most comfortable and attentive manner!
Even Hongjun would have nothing but envy and jealousy if he saw this sight!
After Zhang Yifan went to sleep.
The Jade Emperor, Sect Master Tongtian, and the others did not sleep.
They could not sleep!
They could not sleep no matter which way they lay.
They could not sleep however they tried!
Having learned such a heaven-shaking secret, everyone's thoughts were racing and their minds were wide awake.
"Young Master, I'm back." Taibai Jinxing quietly returned to Zhang Yifan's courtyard.
"Did you handle it?" the Jade Emperor asked.
"I did. This is that ox."
Taibai Jinxing nodded respectfully, then released Old Ox Spirit's true body.
"Old Bai, well done!" Seeing that Old Ox Spirit had been killed, the Seventh Fairy was delighted. She could not help patting Taibai Jinxing on the shoulder as she praised him.
Taibai Jinxing was flattered and repeatedly bowed. "It is my blessing to relieve the Jade Emperor and the princess of their burdens."
"Is this the Old Ox Spirit beside Dong Yong in the Cowherd and Weaver Girl story that the old sir mentioned?" Saint Nuwa asked as she looked at Old Ox Spirit's corpse.
"Yes. What about it?" the Jade Emperor nodded.
"The old sir merely mentioned it casually, yet you took it seriously?" Saint Nuwa said with a smile.
"When has anything my father said ever been wrong?"
The Jade Emperor raised his brow and said bluntly to Saint Nuwa, "It's you, little beggar girl. You shamelessly slipped in, received a great opportunity, attached yourself to my daughter's relatives, and became my daughter's granddaughter. You really got off easy."
Nuwa: ???
Little beggar girl?
Attached herself to your daughter's relatives?
Became your daughter's granddaughter?
And she got off easy?
Fuck me! I am a dignified Heavenly Dao Saint!
A saint of incomparable nobility, revered by all living beings of the Primordial Three Realms!
You actually dare insult me?
Saint Nuwa was furious. Pointing at the Jade Emperor, she said, "You Jade Emperor! You..."
"You what? You should call me Great-Grandfather!"
Before Nuwa could finish, the Jade Emperor snorted, stood up, and slapped her pointing hand aside.
Nuwa was instantly enraged, murderous intent shooting straight to her forehead.
The Seventh Fairy flashed in front of the Jade Emperor and stared coldly at Nuwa. In an unfriendly tone, she said, "You dare argue with my father? Granddaughter, can't you see your Seventh Grandma here? Is your skin itching?"
"Exactly! Your First Grandma is right here!"
"And your Second Grandma!"
"And your Aunt Yunxiao!"
The Seven Princesses, Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao all stepped forward and glared angrily at Nuwa.
A saint?
So what if she was a saint!
Here with Zhang Yifan, Nuwa was just a little beggar girl!
Letting her sneak in for a bite to eat was already a favor!
Nuwa was so furious that veins bulged on her forehead.
Since becoming a saint, people had always respectfully flattered her and watched her expression.
When had she ever suffered such humiliation?
Yet she did not dare make a move.
Leaving aside Zhang Yifan, that mysterious mighty figure, Qilin Old Ancestor Big Black Dog was also watching Nuwa coldly.
The moment she dared to attack, Old Ancestor Qilin would immediately leap out and bite her to death.
Within this little courtyard, Nuwa had no cultivation at all.
Sect Master Tongtian sat to the side on a small stool, cracking sunflower seeds as he watched the scene with a cheerful smile.
Watching the drama, watching the drama!
Seeing Nuwa suffer was quite satisfying to Sect Master Tongtian.
The Jade Emperor was happy too. His daughters were so protective of him, their father, and his heart felt warm.
His daughters had grown up too. They showed no fear before a saint and even dared to step on one.
With such courage and spirit, they were already among the finest talents in the Primordial Three Realms.
For a moment, Zhang Yifan's courtyard was filled with drawn swords and taut bows, with murderous intent surging as a battle between the women was about to begin.
Yang Jian and Zhao Gongming prepared to help.
The atmosphere had reached its most tense point!
"Waaah! I'm telling Great Ancestor that you're bullying me! Waaah!"
But Nuwa suddenly had an idea. She plopped down on the ground and burst into loud tears, her wailing resounding through the night sky.
Seeing Nuwa suddenly cry.
The Seven Fairies, the Three Xiaos, and the others widened their eyes, finding it somewhat unbelievable.
Sect Master Tongtian was also dumbfounded.
What the fuck!
Did she have any shame at all?
She had actually plopped onto the ground and started crying.
She was a dignified Heavenly Dao Saint! Could she not be a little less cowardly?
Could she at least put up some fight?
"I'm telling Great Ancestor, waaah!"
Saint Nuwa deliberately refused to let it go and continued crying. Her little face turned red from crying, and her eyes became swollen.
As she cried, Nuwa climbed to her feet and ran toward Zhang Yifan's room. It was as though she had wind-and-fire wheels on her feet, and she ran incredibly fast.
"Fuck."
The Jade Emperor and the others were startled. They tried to stop her but failed.
Saint Nuwa's scheme succeeded. In a flash, she slipped into Zhang Yifan's room, burrowed into his blankets, wrapped both arms tightly around him, and lay crying pitifully in his embrace like a wronged little granddaughter.
What the hell?
The Jade Emperor, Sect Master Tongtian, Queen Mother, Seven Fairies, Three Xiaos, Yang Jian, Zhao Gongming, and the others were all shocked.
Even Qilin Old Ancestor Big Black Dog, Dragon Ancestor Big Goldfish, and the nine Ten Golden Crows were stunned.
The Seventh Fairy's eyes widened, and she laughed in fury. "Damn it, I treated you like a granddaughter, but you want to be my grandmother?!"
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