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Chapter 95 What mountain hasn't I cleaved with my mountain-splitting axe?
The sound came out strangely, and quickly disappeared after two "remember" sounds.

"Where's the axe? Hey! Hey!"

Yang Jian asked loudly in his heart, but this time there was no response.

Who exactly was it, and why did they instruct me to find the Mountain-Splitting Axe? What was their purpose in doing so? Yang Jian frowned, deep in thought.

He knew there were many powerful beings and great gods in this world, but he was still somewhat uneasy without knowing the other party's purpose.

After all, according to his master, this world is quite dangerous.

Besides fighting and interpersonal relationships, the big shots were also rife with scheming.

This struck him as incredible, considering that as second and third generation disciples of the Chan Sect, they also had powerful backgrounds!

The Chan Sect is one of the largest forces in the prehistoric world and the three thousand worlds. It has the support of a sage, its disciples are all over the world, and it is not afraid of the Heavenly Court or the Human King. So what is the reason that makes you so suspicious, Master?

Of course, although he didn't quite understand this point, he was still influenced by his master and would think twice before acting.

After thinking it over, Yang Jian shook his head and his gaze hardened.

After thinking it over three times, he decided that finding a mountain-splitting axe was a feasible plan!

Regardless of the other party's motives, rescuing his mother was something he had to do. He would do it even if he had to think it over three times.

As for scheming... even if he did, he wouldn't care.

This time, he began searching for the mountain-splitting axe. Fortunately, the search was not without direction, and Yu the Great was a good starting point.

Yu the Great, also known as King Yu by the human race.

In ancient times, although the primordial land was somewhat broken during many great eons, it was still largely intact.

Later, the great war between the witches and demons broke out. The ancestral witch Gonggong angrily struck Buzhou Mountain, causing the pillar of heaven to collapse and the primordial land to shatter into the four continents.

Furthermore, the pillar of heaven collapsed, and chaotic energy surged into the primordial world, transforming into earth, wind, water, and fire, which fell from the sky onto the earth, causing immense suffering to all living beings, and the world was on the verge of destruction.

Countless living beings on earth died or were injured.

Later, Nuwa refined stones to mend the sky and isolated the chaotic energy, but the earth was still covered by floods, which was difficult to solve.

At that time, Emperor Yao was on the throne. The floods were devastating and the people were suffering terribly. Someone recommended Gun to control the floods by building dikes to block the water. However, he failed to do so after nine years, so Yao ordered him to be killed at Mount Yu.

Gun's son, Yu, took on the great responsibility of controlling the floods. He changed his father's methods, replacing blocking with dredging, and channeled the floodwaters into the four seas, thus solving the problem...

Longmen Mountain.

Yang Jian stood atop the mountain and looked into the distance. There is a saying that all rivers flow into the sea, but in reality, all rivers flow into the Four Rivers, and then the Four Rivers lead them into the sea.

The Four Rivers are the four largest waterways in the southern region: the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, the Huai River, and the Ji River.

"Legend has it that Yu the Great had two great treasures for controlling the floods. One was the Heavenly River Bottom-Fixing Divine Iron, which was originally intended by the Great Ancestor to measure the depth of the Heavenly River. It could be large or small. The other was the Mountain-Splitting Axe."

Yang Jian pondered for a moment: "This is the mouth of the Yellow River. Yu the Great successfully controlled the floods here. If we're talking about where the mountain-splitting axe is, it's most likely here."

Here he would like to express his gratitude to Qingyun.

If Qingyun hadn't made him memorize so many books, he wouldn't actually know that much about the affairs of the Three Realms.

With that in mind, Yang Jian no longer delayed and immediately spread his divine sense outwards to search for the legendary mountain-splitting axe.

He also summoned his divine eagle and his divine dog, Xiaotian, to help him search.

"Wow..."

Before long, the golden-winged eagle spread its wings and flew over, letting out a cry from above.

"Found it?" Yang Jian was overjoyed and quickly followed the Golden-Winged Eagle. They saw a cliff with a recessed area at the bottom, forming a platform.

The Yellow River flows into the sea ahead, offering an unobstructed view.

At the foot of the cliff is an ancient stone platform, gray and gloomy, with a large axe that looks like it was carved from stone on it.

The axe blade cut into the stone platform, and at this moment, the stone axe was broken and covered with mottled traces of time.

Many skeletons lay scattered on the ground around the stone platform, some humanoid, some dragon-like, and others of other races; some of the skeletons had even weathered away...

"So I'm not the first person to find this place."

Yang Jian shook his head, but he also knew that he wasn't the only smart person in the world.

Then he looked at the stone axe and frowned: "Is this the legendary mountain-splitting axe?"

It must be said that the dilapidated axe was not the cool and powerful weapon he had imagined.

Furthermore, he glanced around; he had scanned the area with his divine sense earlier, but hadn't discovered this place.

Something's strange...

However, he was already certain in his heart that this object was almost certainly a mountain-splitting axe.

Yang Jian took a deep breath, his gaze hardening, and stepped forward, suppressing the excitement in his heart.
He slowly reached out and grasped the handle of the legendary axe.

Hmm? You got it?
Nothing has changed?

Yang Jian was slightly taken aback. Was it really that simple?
Perhaps it won't be easy to pull it out... Yang Jian's eyes flashed, he prepared himself, and exerted force with his wrist.

"Pop!"
With a soft click, he pulled the stone axe from the stone platform with ease.

Yang Jian: (ˇˇ)
A small piece chipped off the axe.

"Is this really a mountain-splitting axe?" Yang Jian's lips twitched.

He, who had initially been very confident, suddenly began to doubt the authenticity of the axe and realized he would have to test it.

He slowly lowered his head to look at the stone platform, and the next moment, he raised his hand and the stone axe slammed down.

Click!

The stone platform was as stable as a rock, without moving an inch.

The stone axe in his hand shattered into countless fragments before Yang Jian's eyes.

Yang Jian: (д；)
"Fake...how could it be fake?"

For a moment, Yang Jian's composure crumbled, and he slammed his fist angrily on the stone platform: "I've searched for so long, and it's all been for nothing...?"

To shatter hope when it was at its peak... He could imagine how desperate those around him searching for the divine axe must be.

"Woof, Master, look!" Xiaotian said.

Yang Jian's expression suddenly changed, and he turned his head sharply to see the stone axe fragments on the ground shatter and disappear.

On the stone platform, a stone axe reappeared.

"No, no, this is a mountain-splitting axe. What should we do in this situation? What should we do... Right, Master said that we should stay calm in all things, and that all things in heaven and earth have a spirit."

Yang Jian's eyes flickered: "I can't treat this axe as an inanimate object. I must believe that this stone axe is a real mountain-splitting axe... I can't be fixated on appearances."

Immediately, Yang Jian pulled out the stone axe, sat cross-legged, placed it on his lap, and closed his eyes. This is real, this is real… Yang Jian kept telling himself.

Why are you looking for a mountain-splitting axe?

A voice resounded in his heart.

“I want to save my mother. She is suppressed by the Heavenly Emperor and sealed by the Heavenly Laws. Someone told me that only the Mountain-Splitting Axe might have a chance to save my mother.”

Yang Jian said urgently, at the same time overjoyed, as he felt that the divine axe was communicating with him.

"The sacred artifact of humanity is only meant to benefit all living beings. You, however, are too filled with murderous intent. For all living beings, the divine axe falling into your hands is more of a curse than a blessing..."

"If he can save his mother, Yang Jian is willing to put aside his blood feud."

"That won't work either!"

"Why?" Yang Jian asked anxiously.

"Human merit artifacts can only be used by pure-blooded humans. You... cannot!"

"I am half human."

"That's not enough, let's go!"

"Impossible. I won't leave until I get you," Yang Jian said in a deep voice.

"Hey, are you cheating, kid? That's all I have to say. Go if you want, or don't."

"If you keep making excuses like this, even the Mountain-Splitting Axe won't be able to sever the Heavenly Laws and rescue my mother. Are you afraid of losing face?" Yang Jian suddenly had a brilliant idea.

"My mountain-splitting axe is a sacred weapon of human virtue and merit. Killing someone will not incur karma. I have split countless mountains in my life. What mountain haven't I split?"
In ancient times, demons and monsters were feared beyond measure. Me, afraid? Trying to provoke me with words? You're still too green."

"Opening the mountain..." Yang Jian's eyes flashed thoughtfully, and he snorted, "Hmph, even without the mountain-opening axe, I can still split open Peach Mountain and rescue my mother."

"Then you'll go save... um, Momoyama?"

The man with the mountain-splitting axe asked curiously, "What kind of mountain is that?"

"None of your business, farewell!" Yang Jian snorted.

"Kid, I think... we can discuss this matter!"

"Well, considering your commendable filial piety in trying to save your mother, this Divine Axe Master will make an exception for you this time. Just so you know, I'll only help you open Peach Mountain!"

Yang Jian smirked and scoffed, "Help me or not, it's up to you!"

What is it that a scimitar cannot refuse?

Give it a mountain!

It's a mountain I've never heard of or seen before!

Mountain-splitting axe: "..."

Gradually, the stone axe changed, and the outer layer of stone slowly peeled off.

An axe appeared, radiating golden light and displaying patterns resembling mountains and waterways.

"The power of humanity... a sacred artifact of merit!"

Yang Jian opened his eyes and got up with joy. He understood the purpose of the mysterious voice.

This axe, used by Yu the Great to control the floods, became a sacred object for human merit!
The seal on Peach Mountain was formed from the Heavenly Laws and is the power of the Heavenly Dao. It cannot be broken by gods and immortals, but now the human way is flourishing.

There were three holy emperors who, through the way of humanity, became saints of humanity.

If we're going to open Peach Mountain... only this Sacred Artifact of Human Merit has a sliver of a chance.

However, there are not many such sacred artifacts for humane merit so far, but from the perspective of opening mountains... the mountain-opening axe is the most professional.

It was also in that instant when he touched that axe that the path leading to a mountain in his mind gradually became clear.

Momoyama!

Yang Jian's eyes burned with intensity, his right hand gripping the axe tightly.

At this moment, he held hope in his hands, and he would never let go.

……

In front of Biyou Palace.

This matter drew a large crowd of disciples from the three religions.

In addition to the Twelve Golden Immortals including Yu Ding and the Grand Master Xuan Du, important disciples such as Duo Bao and Jin Ling also arrived.

However, due to the relationship between the two religions, they only exchanged greetings and had no further interaction.

At this moment, only the members of the Jie Sect were unaware of the Investiture of the Gods; they only knew that the three masters inside and outside the palace were discussing something.

Because this was the territory of the Jie Sect, the members of the Chan Sect waited very respectfully.

However, some disciples of the Jie Sect were talking loudly and laughing unrestrainedly from time to time, asserting their dominance and causing chaos in front of Biyou Palace.

Seeing this, Duobao, Jinling, and the others frowned slightly, knowing that it was somewhat embarrassing in front of outsiders, but they didn't want to scold them in front of others.

"Hmph, a rabble, who are they trying to impress with their loud voice!" Taiyi said, somewhat displeased.

Yu Ding looked down at his nose and said, "Senior brother, you've gotten angry again."

The behavior of this disciple of the Jie Sect was as childish as a child asserting sovereignty when guests come to visit... Of course, he didn't think those people were giving him attitude.

Taiyi's expression changed slightly, and he sighed, "Greed and ignorance are still not rid of, and anger is hard to get rid of. Alas, if only I had a junior brother as calm and carefree as him."

With calamity befalling them, these once-powerful immortals can no longer ascend to immortality.

Yu Ding smiled bitterly and transmitted his voice, "Although I don't have the tribulation of killing, I still have the tribulation of being conferred as a god to overcome!"

At this moment, the Water and Fire Boys walked out of Biyou Palace.

The disciples of the Jie Sect rushed forward and asked, "Shui Huo, how is it? What are Master's instructions?"

The Water and Fire Boy said, "My fellow disciples, the master has instructed you to call back Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals from outside. He has something important to tell them."

"Something important..."

Upon hearing this, Daoist Duobao and the others became serious.

Someone looked towards the Twelve Golden Immortals and said, "Hmph, I knew that the people from Jade Void Palace coming here would bring nothing good."

"Junior brother, don't say anything more. Since Master has given the order, please call Junior Brother Zhao and the others over!"

P.S.: The next chapter will be a bit late, oops. What are the consequences of slacking off on night shifts? You end up staying up later and later o(╥﹏╥)o!

(End of this chapter)