Journey to the West: Signing in for 500 Years-Chapter 645 - 639 Siding【Subscribe Requested】_1
Fury contorted the faces of Empress San Xiao, and without further words, they drew their swords, ready for a confrontation.
The combined power of the three sisters was certainly enough to shatter the heavens and earth.
They were about to kill Zhao Gongming!
This frightened the Jade Emperor and the others. Their complexions changed drastically; they were utterly shocked, their faces pale with disbelief and fright.
Seeing the escalating situation, the Jade Emperor hurriedly intervened, preparing to take sides.
Zhao Gongming was his man, always obedient and heeding his commands. With such strength and obedience, he naturally did not want Zhao Gongming to suffer any harm. Most importantly, Zhao Gongming was severely injured at this moment, his Mana not yet recovered. If he truly fought against the three sisters, he would definitely not be their match; it was very possible he could die at their hands. Therefore, he had to provide assistance and take sides; otherwise, Zhao Gongming would likely die at the hands of the three sisters.
The Jade Emperor said, "Immortal Ladies, what exactly happened? Why are you so enraged?"
Yunxiao said, "Your Majesty, this is a personal grudge between us and Zhao Gongming. We ask that Your Majesty please not intervene."
Bi Xiao said, "Zhao Gongming is an ingrate who betrays his masters! We severed ties with him and sent someone to explain the situation, giving him a chance to make amends. Instead, he killed the disciple we sent! This is not just a slap in our faces; it's a clear sign he wants to become our mortal enemy! Decades have passed since that incident. We were in secluded Cultivation at the time and couldn't leave. Now is the time to seek justice."
The Jade Emperor felt a headache coming on. Zhao Gongming had not returned to the Tongtian Hierarch's fold, which naturally pleased him, as Zhao Gongming was the Heavenly Court's top warrior. Moreover, this proved Zhao Gongming's loyalty to him was as clear as the sun and moon. But Zhao Gongming not only had a falling out with the three sisters but had also killed the person they sent. Wasn't this just causing him more trouble? However, he could understand. Zhao Gongming was a proud and arrogant man, one who wouldn't tolerate others sending messengers to declare a split with him; only he was allowed to do such a thing, not others.
Seeing that San Xiao were about to strike, and knowing Zhao Gongming's injuries had not yet healed, his current strength wasn't even enough to defeat the weakest among them, Bi Xiao. Let alone the strongest, Yunxiao. If she took direct action, perhaps no one in the Heavenly Court at this time would be her match.
The Jade Emperor's headache intensified, but he had no better solution. He could only swallow his pride and speak.
"Could you grant me some face? It's only a mere disciple, after all. Why must you siblings turn against each other and come to blows over this?"
Among the San Xiao sisters, Bi Xiao had the most volatile temper. She immediately became displeased and was about to erupt with curses.
They were no longer affiliated with the Heavenly Court, having already returned to the Tongtian Hierarch's fold. Why should they give face to the Jade Emperor?
But Yunxiao stopped her two sisters. She respectfully clasped her fists towards the Jade Emperor and said, "Your Majesty's face must naturally be given. However, the disciple we sent was not of ordinary status; he was an apprentice we painstakingly raised and taught for a long time. Now that Zhao Gongming has killed him, he has fallen into the cycle of reincarnation. It is uncertain what his next life will entail. Most importantly, how can we preserve our dignity? Zhao Gongming has blatantly slapped our faces! If we were still unaffiliated, it might be one thing, but now we represent our master, the Tongtian Holy Man. He didn't just slap the faces of us three sisters; he slapped the face of a Saint! His actions constitute betraying his master and sect. We have come to seek justice for our master."
The Jade Emperor's expression turned even uglier. He hadn't expected Yunxiao to bring the Tongtian Hierarch into this, catching him completely off guard. If it were just the three sisters, he could offer some compensation, leverage some connections, and smooth things over. But with the Tongtian Hierarch involved, the matter became far more difficult. The Tongtian Hierarch was the most fiercely protective of his disciples among the six Saints of all heavens. Having been besieged by several other Saints during the Divine Enthronement, he was renowned for shielding his followers. The disciple Zhao Gongming had killed was the Tongtian Hierarch's grand-disciple; naturally, the Hierarch would seek justice for this. The fact that he hadn't come personally, but had sent the three sisters instead, was already a significant show of respect to the Heavenly Court, yet it also clearly indicated his fury. Fortunately, it wasn't the Tongtian Hierarch himself who had come; otherwise, his Lingxiao Palace might have been destroyed, razed to the ground. But even the San Xiao sisters alone were enough to give the Jade Emperor a severe headache, as they were known to be stubborn and unyielding when they believed they were right.
He shot Zhao Gongming a meaningful look. Zhao Gongming immediately understood, mounted his black tiger, and fled into the distance.
The San Xiao sisters had been wary of Zhao Gongming trying such a maneuver. The moment they saw him attempting to escape, they immediately gave chase.
Without another word, they engaged in battle.
The strength of the San Xiao sisters was renowned. The eldest, Yunxiao, possessed the power of a Peak Quasi-Saint and was considered virtually invincible, rarely encountering a match within her realm. Not to mention, they possessed the Golden Jiao Scissors, the Primeval Chaos Gold Funnel, and had mastered the Nine-Curve Yellow River Array. With the three sisters united in purpose, they were nearly invincible against peers of the same realm. During the great Divine Enthronement war, the three sisters had nearly defeated everyone in King Wu's camp. Ultimately, it took the personal intervention of two Saints to subdue them. This clearly showcased the immensity of their strength. Now that they had emerged from seclusion to seek vengeance on Zhao Gongming, confident in their ability to succeed, their combined power when allied was naturally even greater than his.
At this moment, the San Xiao sisters joined forces to deploy the Nine-Curve Yellow River Array. One sister wielded the Golden Jiao Scissors while another was crowned with the Primeval Chaos Gold Funnel, instantly trapping Zhao Gongming within the formation.
Zhao Gongming was no match for San Xiao. Even at his peak, he couldn't contend with them, let alone in his current weakened state; he was being thoroughly overwhelmed. Moreover, San Xiao clearly harbored deep-seated hatred for him and showed no intention of holding back, attacking with lethal intent. It was only due to their past familial ties that they hadn't killed him outright at the very beginning.
But Zhao Gongming had no chance of escape.
Yunxiao suddenly shouted, "Zhao Gongming, we will capture you and take you back to Penglai Island for our Master to pass judgment!" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
Hearing this, Zhao Gongming turned pale with fright and pleaded urgently, "Sisters, please, you mustn't! You absolutely mustn't do this! I know I was wrong. Please give me a chance."
San Xiao offered no such chance. Instead, they grew even angrier, wishing they could kill Zhao Gongming on the spot. However, their plan was not to kill him, but to cripple him and then take him back to Penglai Island.
Zhao Gongming knew his sisters were women of their word. He absolutely did not want to be dragged back; his life would be over if he were. Killing a fellow sect member was the greatest taboo within the Sect of Interpretation. The Tongtian Hierarch would never forgive him for such an offense.
In desperation, Zhao Gongming cried out, "Your Majesty, save me!"
The Jade Emperor was, in fact, already preparing to intervene. Seeing Zhao Gongming trapped and in mortal danger, on the verge of his spirit perishing and his Dao dissipating at any moment, the Emperor could not bear to let it happen. To have him captured and taken away was even less bearable. Thus, the moment Zhao Gongming cried out, he immediately ordered Jiang Ziya and the others to abandon their engagement with Nezha's group and instead surround and attack San Xiao.
