Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 487 Resolution
Mount Hua, Black Cloud Cave.

At this moment, as the violent tremors that had just shaken the entire Huashan region gradually subsided, the Black Cloud Cave also slowly returned to calm. The water-blue ripples that had covered the cave slowly disappeared, revealing the unchanged Black Cloud Cave.

Inside the stone pavilion, the Third Holy Mother looked at the slightly dimmed ripples sealing the area, her hands clenching tightly against her chest in worry.

She knew that this situation was because someone was trying to break through the seal of Mount Hua to rescue her, and the most likely culprit was his child.
"Agarwood."

The Holy Mother looked at the outside world with some worry. At this moment, she felt a little regretful. Last time, Chenxiang left in a hurry. She was overjoyed to suddenly see her child, but she should have given Chenxiang the magic formula of the Lotus Lantern as soon as possible.

This wasn't to save her, but to protect her child.

Her child had grown up and become so outstanding. Her husband had not disappointed her. At this moment, how much the Third Holy Mother wished that her child would not come to save her, would not oppose the Heavenly Court, and would simply take Liu Yanchang back to live out his life in peace.

Suddenly, a series of footsteps approached slowly into the ears of the Third Holy Mother. She quickly composed herself and made her expression return to calm.

Soon, the Third Holy Mother saw Kang Anyu and Xiaotian Dog coming from outside.

"Third Holy Mother, Chenxiang has left safely."

The Third Holy Mother breathed a sigh of relief. Then she looked at Kang Anyu with some surprise, but her expression remained slightly relaxed.

"Thank you."

Kang Anyu looked at the Third Holy Mother before him, shook his head and sighed:

"Oh, Third Holy Mother, are you still blaming Second Master? Second Master has his reasons, you'll understand in the future."

After Kang Anyu finished speaking, without waiting for the Third Holy Mother's reply, he waved his hand, and a divine edict exuding the aura of the Heavenly Dao quickly appeared.

The Third Holy Mother was even more surprised when she saw the imperial edict. The aura of the Heavenly Dao on it clearly indicated that it was an imperial edict from the Jade Emperor of Heaven.

"Two years ago, in the Lingxiao Palace, your matter was mentioned again by Taibai Jinxing and others. His Majesty the Jade Emperor has already issued an imperial decree."

As Kang Anyu spoke, he solemnly opened the imperial edict in his hand. Large, gleaming golden characters quickly appeared on the edict and floated before the Third Holy Mother.

"The Third Holy Mother secretly married a mortal in the mortal world and gave birth to a son, violating the heavenly rules. She should be suppressed under Mount Hua for eternity and never be released."

"However, considering that many of my beloved ministers and Laozi have pleaded for the Third Holy Mother, and that she has made meritorious contributions in protecting the region of Mount Hua over the years, and that the sins of the mother should be repaid by the son, if the Third Holy Mother's son, Chenxiang, can use his immeasurable merits to wash away his mother's sins within three hundred years, then the Third Holy Mother can be restored to her divine position and her sins can be forgiven."

After Kang Anyu finished speaking, he slowly closed and put away the imperial edict in his hand, turned around, and walked out of the Black Cloud Cave.

"how come."

The Holy Mother of the Three Kingdoms stood there, stunned, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

The Heavenly Laws are inviolable; these are ironclad rules of the Heavenly Court. She was imprisoned in the Black Cloud Cave by her own brother. Although she resented why the vast Heavenly Court couldn't tolerate her family, she never imagined such a turn of events. Both the Jade Emperor and her brother Yang Jian so steadfastly upheld the Heavenly Laws. But now…
Several days later, in Beiju Luzhou, the far north.

"This is where the True Martial Emperor sealed away the black energy. It's teeming with demons bred from that black energy. If you want to accumulate enough merit to rescue the Third Holy Mother within three hundred years, it's best to start here." Jin Lingzi looked at the pitch-black cave, a hundred feet high, at the foot of the snow-capped mountain and instructed Chen Xiang beside him.
"From the current perspective, this is the best way. If you can do it, you will have done a great service to heaven and earth. The immeasurable merit that will descend at that time will be able to save your own mother."

"But you must know that this is not something that can be done so easily. If it were that easy, Emperor Zhenwu would not have just sealed these black energies and slowly worn them down, but would have eliminated them directly."

"The only difference is that you have the Lotus Lantern and the Divine Mountain Axe. Now you have the incantation to control the Lotus Lantern, and you also have the Divine Mountain Axe to protect you."

"But these things only give you a glimmer of hope."

Standing in the heavy snow, Chenxiang looked at the Divine Mountain Axe in his hand and the Lotus Lantern given to him by his father Liu Yanchang, and fell silent for a moment.

Outside the cave, on the snow-covered cliffs, Erlang Shen and his companions, along with Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, stood on either side, silently watching this scene. None of them stepped forward, leaving the space to the master and his disciples.

After Daojun rescued Chenxiang that day, he took him back to Baihua Village to rest, and also handed over the imperial edict to Chenxiang, explaining the many causes and consequences of the matter to him.

For a time, even Chenxiang found it hard to accept this sudden information. He stayed in Baihua Village for three days before seeking out his master, Jin Lingzi, again.

“Master, you said there are many things I don’t know. Your identity as Jin Lingzi must be a cover for others, right?”

Chenxiang's voice was somewhat low, clearly indicating that he was also saddened after suddenly learning about these things.

Although his master treated him very well, he had been keeping things from him, and his uncle, whom he regarded as an enemy, had been secretly taking care of and helping him, which made him feel somewhat at a loss.

Jin Lingzi sighed softly and nodded slowly:
"That's right, this identity is also used to cover up their true intentions."

“Your uncle and mother have been friends for many years. After this incident, I went to Mount Hua to see your mother. She asked me to take care of you secretly. Your uncle also asked me to be your master and teach you skills.”

As Jin Lingzi spoke, his figure slowly changed, transforming into the appearance of a Daoist Lord dressed in a magnificent purple Daoist robe.

Chenxiang looked at the Daoist Lord in front of her, as if he looked very familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before. After a moment, Chenxiang suddenly widened her eyes.

"Master, you...you are the Divine Healer Daoist Lord?!"

Daojun nodded with a smile, patted Chenxiang on the shoulder, and pointed to Sun Wukong not far behind him, saying:

"Few people know that the Great Sage Equaling Heaven who once wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace was my junior brother. From now on, you will have to call him Uncle-Master Sun."

"This"

Sun Wukong scratched his cheek and chuckled, clearly acknowledging the matter.

“However, these matters can be discussed later. Chenxiang, let me ask you, do you really want to plunge into the Demon Cave to completely eliminate the dark energy here in order to save your mother? You should know that this matter is extremely dangerous, and none of us can help you anymore.”

Chenxiang looked around and saw that everyone's gazes were fixed on him, and he nodded vigorously.

(End of this chapter)