Chapter 328 Extra Chapter: Viewing Space 9

Sun Wukong's words drew everyone's attention back, both inside and outside the space. "Yeah, what does this have to do with the Queen Mother seizing power?"

The Queen Mother, with her keen self-awareness, raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly indicating a happy reunion for the Yang family. However, she couldn't possibly accept her understanding of the Jade Emperor so readily; there was bound to be more to come.

Having resolved one of their regrets, Yang Jian and his sister composed themselves and, with a wary eye, continued watching. After all, they didn't really believe that the Heavenly Court would truly keep its promise.

"Since I came to rule the Desire Realm, I've discovered quite a few things," the Queen Mother gently pointed outside the palace, "The Milky Way there isn't exactly peaceful..."

Everyone turned to look at the Queen Mother. Yang Jian, in particular, narrowed his eyes sharply and questioned, "I remember in the last story, I... Yang Jian and Cunxin's first encounter was because the Milky Way burst its banks..."

"Impossible!" the Queen Mother immediately retorted. Although such a thing had indeed happened in her world, it was an accident. "I would never do such a thing!"

"If you don't do it, does that mean the Jade Emperor won't do it either?"

Sun Wukong looked at her with a half-smile, and the Queen Mother was speechless. Thinking of the Jade Emperor's behavior in reality, she had a bad feeling.

However, seeing that she had sent Tianpeng to curry favor with the Yang family and spread news of the banquet in the Heavenly Court while summoning Ruoshui to question her, the Queen Mother understood the scheme behind it all and breathed a sigh of relief.

"I told you, it's impossible to ignore the harm that the Weak Water poses to the Three Realms just to deal with the Yang family. We're just trying to use their strength against them..."

Although it sounds unpleasant and implies a breach of contract or reneging, it's not a big problem compared to harming the Three Realms.

Ignoring the angry glares of Yang Jian and Yang Chan, the Queen Mother had just breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the wailing of the heavenly soldiers on the curtain: "Oh no! The Milky Way has burst its banks!"

"How is that possible!"

The Queen Mother jumped up, while Sun Wukong leaned back on the sofa and snorted coldly, "I told you, if you won't do it, will the Jade Emperor not do it either?"

The Queen Mother clenched her fists, staring intently at the curtain, watching herself rush off to ask the Jade Emperor.

"If we don't make a big fuss, how can we suppress the Yang family's momentum?"

The Queen Mother closed her eyes, a chill running through her heart. She used to say that the Jade Emperor's descent to the mortal realm through the Weak Water was not intentional, but rather a deliberate delay to deal with Yang Jian.

However, seeing the Jade Emperor's actions in this world, the Queen Mother couldn't help but have doubts. If she truly had a choice, would the Jade Emperor have opened the Heavenly Gate himself?

"Which do you think is more important, heaven or the mortal realm?"

"Is the mortal realm important, but the dignity of the Heavenly Court not? Are we just going to let the Yang family live by trampling on the Heavenly Laws and on my dignity?"

"The reason why Heaven is Heaven, and why it is respected by the Three Realms, is precisely because of Heaven's supreme dignity. Releasing the Weak Water may cause disaster to the lower realms, but it is also to uphold Heaven's dignity, a necessary sacrifice! No need to say more!"

...

"Pah!" Nezha couldn't help but stand up. "This is the so-called ruler of the Three Realms! What a big face, what a thick skin! You never think of the mortal realm when you have something good to do, but you're willing to sacrifice everything for your own face!"

"That old Jade Emperor has truly opened my eyes."

Sun Wukong's eyes were also full of mockery. Thinking that the Milky Way would burst its banks and Flower Fruit Mountain would be submerged, he looked down on the Jade Emperor even more.

Yang Chan couldn't help but doubt herself and questioned, "Queen Mother, has the Milky Way ever breached its banks in your world? It has happened here. I never thought much about it before, but is the Weak Water really descending to the mortal realm on its own?"

The others looked over in surprise. The Queen Mother opened her mouth but couldn't say anything. In an instant, everything became clear.

At this point, the heavens outside were in an uproar, with half of the crowd supporting the Queen Mother's attempt to seize power. In some worlds where the Milky Way had even breached its banks, there were even those advising the Queen Mother to simply emulate her and ascend to the throne.

On the other side, they were mostly big shots. Some were preparing to have a "heart-to-heart talk" with the Jade Emperor, while others rushed directly to the gate where the Ancestor was in seclusion and knocked on the palace door.

Ancestor, look at this! What kind of monster is the ruler of the Three Realms you chose?!

If you're so capable, then cultivate! If you're so capable, then open the door! I know you're watching!

Hongjun: ...After so long of attaining enlightenment, this is the most embarrassing day I've ever had.

"If there's no earth, can there still be sky? If there's no sky, can there still be earth?"

"Without you, old Jade Emperor, would there still be a Heavenly Court?"

Nezha stormed in, spear in hand, startling everyone.

"What nonsense about heaven being more important than earth! I think you're just driven by selfishness. How dare you claim to be the Heavenly Emperor!"

"Bravo!" Nezha cheered loudly, "That's as good as me!"

After watching Nezha wreak havoc in the Heavenly Palace, even Sun Wukong found him much more agreeable. He was courageous and interesting!

Even Yang Jian and Yang Chan's gazes towards Nezha changed. They probably understood why they had become friends with Nezha in that world—they were all traitors from Heaven.

Even Xiao Cunxin couldn't help but clap her hands at the "lively" fight scene, leaving only the Queen Mother feeling quite embarrassed.

It was clearly the Jade Emperor who made the decision, but she was the one who felt like she was sitting on pins and needles. She was beginning to understand a little bit about why she had seized power.

The Jade Emperor made a mistake, which resulted in her losing face. Who could tolerate that!

"Yao Ji violated the heavenly rules and willingly removed her immortal bones and celestial status to atone for her sins with a mortal body."

If the crowd was indignant at the Jade Emperor's outrageous remarks, then they were moved and touched when Yao Ji took the initiative to take responsibility after the Milky Way was repaired.

Yang Jian and Yang Chan were filled with pride and heartache when they saw their mother like this; while the Queen Mother saw herself in him, who had not given the Jade Emperor a way out, and perhaps at that moment, she began to feel resentment towards the Jade Emperor.

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

"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."

"At this point, rather than settling scores, it's better to turn it into our own."

...

Seeing the Queen Mother continue to offer advice to the Jade Emperor, Sun Wukong snorted coldly: "You're quite dutiful, not caring at all."

The Queen Mother pursed her lips, her tone firm: "It is all for the sake of maintaining peace in the Three Realms and upholding the Heavenly Laws. It is my duty."

"With this Jade Emperor around, how can the Three Realms possibly be at peace?"

Nezha sneered disdainfully, but his words proved prophetic.

After the Investiture of the Gods, the Jade Emperor, noticing the dwindling incense offerings, dispatched the Curtain-Lifting Emperor to investigate. He discovered it was because King Wu, Ji Fa, had reduced the number of sacrifices offered. Enraged, the Jade Emperor, persuaded by the Queen Mother, sent Li Jing to warn Ji Fa.

"You're really meddling!"

Sun Wukong was speechless and complained, "This Jade Emperor is too stingy. You didn't become a god by relying on incense offerings, so why are you fussing over such a small amount?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, before it was that heaven was not as important as earth, but now it's that earth has to unconditionally respect heaven," Nezha shook his head sarcastically, looked at the Queen Mother, raised his eyebrows, "I have a feeling that the Jade Emperor is going to do something big again. Queen Mother, shall we bet?"

The Queen Mother remained silent; she was weary. Did she even need a premonition? Wasn't it obvious?

Looking at herself, who was being kindly advised, the Queen Mother couldn't help but sigh. Was she assisting the Jade Emperor or an overgrown child?