Chapter 270 Yao Ji Removes Her Immortal Bones

"Yao Ji violated the heavenly rules and was willing to remove her immortal bones and strip her of her immortal status to atone for her sins with a mortal body."

Yao Ji, dressed in plain white, stood tall and straight, yet her resolute spirit was undeniable. She looked directly at the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, her voice clear and firm.

"mother!"

Yang Jian's pupils dilated as he stared at Yao Ji in shock. It was precisely because he saw her determination that he was even more shocked.

Yang Jiao was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected Yao Ji to go to such lengths. He tried to dissuade her, saying, "Mother, you don't need to..."

“Jiao’er,” Yao Ji looked at him gently, “My mind is made up. I do not regret my choice and am willing to pay the price for it.”

Seeing her firm attitude, Yang Jiao stopped trying to persuade her and pulled Yang Jian and Yang Chan apart, saying, "Listen to your mother."

"Big brother."

Yang Jian and Yang Chan were clearly still finding it hard to accept.

Yao Ji smiled and said, "Just because I'm no longer a goddess, does that mean you'll disown me as your mother?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian and Yang Chan shook their heads vigorously.

"That's settled then, don't interfere," Yao Ji said, then looked at the Queen Mother. "Your Majesty, come on."

The Queen Mother's expression was complex. She asked one last time, "Yaoji, do you not regret it?"

"Yao Ji will never regret it."

The Queen Mother nodded, waved her long sleeves, and placed her palm on Yao Ji's head. Immortal magic surged, and her luminous white immortal bones were drawn out inch by inch.

Yao Ji's face turned deathly pale instantly. She bit her lower lip so hard it almost bled, her hands gripping the hem of her clothes tightly. Her body trembled violently from the intense pain, cold sweat poured down her back, and her painful screams echoed throughout Yaochi, causing those who heard them to feel pity and their eyes to redden.

Every second felt like an eternity. After the immortal bones were extracted, Yao Ji was so weak that she was like a candle flickering in the wind, lying motionless on the ground.

"Yao Ji, from this day forward, you are no longer a goddess."

"mother!"

Yang Chan rushed forward and embraced Yao Ji, tears streaming down her face. Yang Jiao and Yang Jian stood guard on either side of her.

"Don't cry..."

Yao Ji tremblingly raised her hand to touch Yang Chan's face, but Yang Chan grabbed it and gently rubbed it against her own face: "Mother..."

"I'm fine," Yao Ji forced a smile, looking reassuringly at her three children. Gasping for breath, she mustered her last bit of strength and faced the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother. "The Milky Way has returned, and Yao Ji has also had her immortal bones removed... From now on, our family is completely at peace with the Heavenly Court... There's no need for a banquet. I beg... I beg the Jade Emperor to keep his promise and return my son's purple aura..."

Meeting Yao Ji's weak yet sharp gaze, the Jade Emperor felt a chill run down his spine, as if she had seen through all his schemes.

The Queen Mother, standing to the side, understood. No wonder Yao Ji was so ruthless as to remove her own immortal bones; she was silencing them by taking the initiative to plead guilty and preventing them from using the Weak Water incident as a pretext.

But if we really want to be precise, Yao Ji was a mortal, but her three children were not.

Although Yang Jiao's power came from the Western Sect, Yang Jian was taught by the Jade Cauldron Immortal, and Yang Chan was due to the Lotus Lantern, she could still find reasons to do so if she wanted to.

But the Queen Mother ignored the Jade Emperor's gaze and said nothing.

After all, the Jade Emperor's previous behavior had gone too far. In her view, it was the greed born from the purple aura that caused it. Perhaps if the purple aura were handed over, the Jade Emperor could return to normal.

Therefore, the Queen Mother was unwilling to argue with Yao Ji at this moment. In her heart, for the sake of the Three Realms, the Jade Emperor should be more strict and just.

Rather than saying she was forgiving Yao Ji, it would be more accurate to say she was giving the Jade Emperor a chance.

Seeing that the Queen Mother was also helpless, he remained silent for a while. Before the crowd's gazes turned strange, the Jade Emperor finally spoke: "Of course I will not break my promise."

Having said that, he stretched out his hand, and a wisp of purple mist quietly appeared.

The Jade Emperor was still somewhat reluctant, but the purple aura seemed to possess a spirit. It suddenly appeared and flew towards Yang Jiao, disappearing instantly. The Jade Emperor, who could not refine it no matter what, was filled with envy.

Seeing this, Yao Ji finally let out a sigh of relief and leaned weakly into Yang Chan's arms: "Let's go... let's go home."

"good."

Yang Chan nodded, and Yang Jian, who was standing nearby, helped to pick up Yao Ji. Without looking at the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, the group turned and left.

The Queen Mother suddenly spoke up: "Great Golden Crow, go and see them off."

The Great Golden Crow was taken aback, not understanding the Queen Mother's intention, but due to his own thoughts, he nodded and followed her out. As for the other celestial officials, seeing the Jade Emperor's displeasure, they all took their leave.

"Yao Ji and the others, and Nezha, what do you mean by slapping the Heavenly Court in the face like this?"

When only the two of them remained in Yaochi, the Jade Emperor asked unhappily.

"Your Majesty, please calm down," the Queen Mother turned to the Jade Emperor and analyzed with extreme composure, "Yao Ji has been deposed, which does not necessarily damage the reputation of the Heavenly Court. It should also have a deterrent effect on the immortals. Not everyone is willing to give up their divine status for a little mortal desire."

Seeing that the Jade Emperor had gradually calmed down, the Queen Mother continued, "At this point, rather than settling scores, it's better to turn him into our own."

"you mean?"

"The Heavenly Court's fighting strength is currently insufficient, but Yao Ji's three children are exceptionally talented. If they can submit to the Heavenly Court, Yang Jiao possesses purple aura, which means the Heavenly Court possesses purple aura as well."

The Jade Emperor was somewhat tempted by the Queen Mother's words, but also hesitated: "But... will they agree?"

"Your Majesty, rest assured, although Yao Ji has had her immortal bones removed, the blood ties cannot be severed. Leave this matter to me."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness."

...

The group rushed back to the Yang residence. Yang Tianyou and Yu Ding Zhenren, who were guarding the residence, were shocked when they saw Yao Ji's appearance.

"Yao Ji!"

"Father, don't panic, we will cure Mother."

Yang Jian carried Yao Ji back into the house. Whether it was his power derived from protection, Yang Chan's Lotus Lantern, or Yang Jiao's abilities, they were all very effective in healing Yao Ji.

Yang Tianyou stood guard nearby, while the others waited outside.

"Hiss, is Yao Ji really that ruthless to herself?"

After hearing Nezha's account, even Jade Cauldron Immortal felt a dull ache in his bones; it was as if his immortal bones had been forcibly extracted.

Fox Five and Fox Sister, who were listening in, looked at each other in shock. No wonder they were immortals; they were so ruthless to themselves.

Having gone through so much, Fox Five has matured and no longer aspires to become an immortal.

On the one hand, following Xiao Wu, the eldest brother, I did learn a lot of skills; on the other hand, I naturally realized that even immortals weren't exactly good people.

He was so busy watching the celestial river flow into the mortal world that he was practically pulling his tail off, but not a single celestial soldier or general came to his aid.

From that moment on, Fox Five truly gave up on becoming a deity. After all, in the Three Realms, they didn't even care about the mortal world, so why would they care about a little demon like him?

Beyond the shock, Ao Bing fell into deeper contemplation.

At this moment, Nezha said, "Yaoji said that everyone must be responsible for their own actions. She does not regret her choice and is willing to take responsibility for it."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone saw a beam of starlight fall from the sky, enveloping Ao Bing.

"What's this?"

Fox Girl's eyes widened with curiosity, while Jade Cauldron Master nearly pulled his beard bald: "The power of stars! Is this some kind of great era of strife? So many people have achieved enlightenment? And they all possess the power of stars?"