Gungun, unaware that Zhunti was secretly stirring things up, had always remained rather indifferent to the whole mess involving Yao Ji and the Yang Family Siblings.
After all, it had nothing to do with him. Leaving Haotian to deal with it himself was enough, and it would also put Haotian in a difficult position: would he uphold the fairness of the heavenly laws or preserve his family bonds? Either way, it would deal him a blow.
But now that the Saint had spoken, and had even promised to stand up for him whenever he encountered difficulties in the future, he could no longer slack off and simply watch events unfold. I, Gungun, need to stick a paw into this business.
Everything is the Saint's command. The Saint's will is heaven's will, and obeying heaven's will is my duty as the Heavenly Emperor.
With that thought, Gungun soon bade Yuanshi farewell, saying that he would go carry out his orders.
Yuanshi smiled and nodded. With a wave of his hand, divine light flashed, and a Mountain-Splitting Axe appeared before Gungun.
"Peach Mountain has a restrictive formation laid down by Haotian. This axe can cleave it open!" Yuanshi told Gungun.
"Yes, this little bear understands." Gungun bowed to Yuanshi with his paws clasped, then put away the axe and turned to walk out of the Jade Clarity Palace.
Once outside, Gungun spun around and transformed into an old man with the lofty bearing of an immortal. Stroking his beard, he said with a smile, "I am... hmm... Heavenly Venerable Xiong Ba."
"Off I go!" With that, Gungun leaped up, transformed into a streak of divine light, and shot away.
Jade Spring Mountain, Golden Glow Cave.
Yuding's primordial spirit suddenly trembled faintly as he received an order from Yuanshi. Looking at the