Liao Zhen gave Yang Miaojun a reassuring look, then bowed to Long En Zhenjun and said, "Fellow Daoist Wang Shan, I haven't seen you since the Battle of Zhuolu. I heard you were summoned to serve in the Heavenly Court by the Jade Emperor, and I haven't had a chance to congratulate you yet." Long En Zhenjun dared not be disrespectful to Liao Zhen, a disciple of a sage, especially since this person was a quasi-sage. Even the Jade Emperor would treat him as an equal. He quickly bowed in return and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist. May I ask what brings you here today?" Liao Zhen pointed to Yang Miaojun and said, "This is my disciple. Although he has violated the Heavenly Laws, I have considered his eagerness to save his mother and his filial piety..." "For this reason, I beg you, True Lord, to show leniency." Upon learning that Yang Miaojun was a disciple of a sage, True Lord Long'en knew the matter was beyond his control and said, "Yang Miaojun has indeed violated heavenly laws. If I simply let you take her away, I will not be able to explain it to the Heavenly Emperor." Liao Zhen said, "This boy once assisted Yu the Great in controlling the floods, performing great merit. The people also revere him as 'Erlang Manifesting Sage True Lord.' If the Emperor were to question him about his crimes, I fear it would be difficult to explain to the world." Having said this, Liao Zhen stared at Wang Shan, causing Wang Shan's forehead to be covered in cold sweat. Liao Zhen did not unleash the aura of a quasi-sage to oppress him, but ultimately his cultivation was far superior.
Longen Zhenjun had no choice but to give up, saying, "We will follow the Immortal Master's words regarding Yang Miaojun's matter, but Fairy Yunhua..." Before he could finish speaking, Longen Zhenjun felt a chill run down his spine, his whole body feeling as if it were in an ice cave. He secretly glanced at Liaozhen, only to see Liaozhen standing idly to the side as if nothing had happened, not even looking at him. The mere glimpse of Liaozhen in his peripheral vision made Longen Zhenjun feel as if he were facing death. Longen Zhenjun had no doubt that if he said the wrong thing next, this Quasi-Saint would definitely eliminate his existence without hesitation. It wasn't because of the Saint behind Liaozhen, but because he believed that Liaozhen definitely had the strength. He had felt the strength of a Quasi-Saint from Haotian, and it was terrifying.
"However, Fairy Yunhua has been separated from God for too long. This time, Heaven has released her through Yang Miaojun's intervention. Her tribulations are over, and she no longer needs to suffer the pain of imprisonment. Fairy should go to Heaven to reunite with His Majesty and rekindle their sibling bond." True Lord Long'en spoke each word carefully, fearing that the slightest displeasure would be met with a thunderous blow, which he absolutely could not bear.
Fortunately, Liao Zhen did not take any action. Only after Long En Zhenjun finished speaking did Liao Zhen say, "We'll discuss this matter later. Fairy Yunhua and Miaojun have a deep bond as mother and son. They should return to Penglai for a reunion first. Please inform the Supreme God on my behalf, so that Fairy Yunhua can visit the Heavenly Court to reminisce with the Supreme God when she has some free time in the future." After saying this, he turned and left without waiting for Long En Zhenjun to say anything.
Longen Zhenjun dared not stop Zhen. Only after Zhen left did he feel the faint divine sense that had been locking onto him leave. After letting out a long sigh, he realized that his back was completely soaked. It should be said that since he became an immortal, he had never been cold and sweaty, regardless of the cold winter, autumn, or summer. This shows how much pressure Zhen had put on him.
He shook his head, turned around, and left with the heavenly soldiers; this matter was no longer within his control.
Yang Miaojun followed Liao Zhen all the way, but kept her head down and dared not speak, for fear of being punished by the teacher. After a while, Liao Zhen stopped.
When Fairy Yunhua saw Zhen stop, she was somewhat puzzled. She was even more puzzled by the master and disciple; they acted like strangers. She stepped forward and asked, "Is there something you need, Master?" Zhen turned to look at Yang Miaojun and snapped, "You unworthy disciple! I warned you before that you must not act rashly until you reach the Great Luo Realm, yet you…" Miaojun hurriedly knelt and bowed, saying, "Master, I know I was wrong. But even beasts have a time to repay their parents' kindness, let alone humans? As a son, how could I not save my mother when she suffered? Wouldn't that be worse than being a beast? Ten thousand years have passed easily while I was away, but my mother was trapped under the mountain, every…" The thought of his mother suffering for ten thousand years filled him with deep unease. "How can I cultivate peacefully while my mother suffers at the foot of Peach Mountain? I beg your forgiveness, Master." Liao Zhen sighed deeply and said, "Very well, I do not blame you for not telling me. From now on, you shall leave Penglai Island and live elsewhere. You shall no longer be called a disciple of Penglai Island, nor shall you use your original name. You shall call yourself Yang Jian." Miao Jun was greatly alarmed, thinking he was truly to be expelled from the sect. She hurriedly kowtowed and apologized. Fairy Yunhua was also astonished and at a loss; her son was to be expelled from the sect because of her, which deeply troubled her.
"Teacher, I was wrong. Please forgive me. Please don't kick me out. I beg you." Miao Jun kowtowed repeatedly until her forehead bled.
Fairy Yunhua also pleaded on his behalf, hoping that he would show leniency.
Liao Zhen said, "I don't mean to expel you from the mountain gate, but you split Peach Mountain, offending Haotian. He will definitely not let this go. The karma is intertwined, and you yourself may face a calamity. You must overcome it yourself; no one else can help you. That's why I'm sending you off the island to another place. Only after the calamity has passed can you return." Miao Jun's worry turned to joy. Hearing her teacher say she faced a calamity, she quickly looked up and asked, "Teacher, what calamity is it that even Penglai Island cannot protect me?" Upon hearing the latter part of her sentence, Liao Zhen glared at her fiercely, startling Miao Jun into quickly pulling her head back. She didn't know what she had done to anger him, but Liao Zhen angrily said, "Penglai Island is untouched by karma and mortal affairs. Teacher, your cultivation is profound, and you are a saint..." "Among all people, even if you have great karma, Penglai Island will protect you. But as a disciple of Penglai Island, if you rely on the sect's help in everything, do you still have any backbone? Cultivation is inherently against the will of Heaven; cultivators constantly face great and small calamities. If you don't even have the courage to face these calamities, how can you achieve enlightenment? How can you live up to your teacher's teachings and your mother's expectations?" Miao Jun lowered her head in shame, listening quietly to her teacher's instruction. After a long while, she raised her head, her face resolute, and said, "Teacher, I know I was wrong. From now on, I will never do that again. I will become a person who stands tall and upright." These few words earned the nods of Zhenyu and Fairy Yunhua.
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