Although Primordial Saints held the highest status in the Primordial World, the Heavenly Court was still its nominal ruler. As the Heavenly Emperor, Haotian naturally cared greatly about his reputation. Seeing Yang Jian, his nephew in name, dare to break the spell he had set, he flew into a rage.
"Outrageous! You're nothing but a Mysterious Immortal, yet you dare be so bold. Secretly releasing a wanted criminal of the Heavenly Court is a capital offense. Since you're asking to die, I'll grant your wish."
As soon as the words left his mouth, the Jade Emperor waved his hand. Haotian's Giant Palm came crashing down from above, a massive palm of magical power striking toward Yang Jian and his mother.
Their cultivation levels were worlds apart. Even together, Yang Jian and his mother had no power to resist. Just as they were about to perish beneath Haotian's blow, a beam of spiritual light streaked in from the horizon and struck the center of the Giant Palm, instantly shattering it.
"Kong Xuan!"
Haotian's expression darkened as he spoke into the empty air.
As soon as his words fell, a figure appeared nearby. It was Immortal Lord Kong Xuan of the Three Immortal Islands. When Yang Jian had cleaved the mountain earlier, Kong Xuan had been hidden nearby as his master. Now that Haotian had intervened personally, he had no choice but to show himself.
"Why did the Jade Emperor attack my disciple? Do you think there's no one in the Yin-Yang Lineage to stand up for us?"
Fuming, Haotian replied coldly, "Yang Jian destroyed my seal and secretly released a wanted criminal of the Heavenly Court. He must be punished!"
Kong Xuan replied calmly, "My disciples of the Yin-Yang Lineage need no outsiders telling them what to do."
Kong Xuan had