Chapter 128: You Are Different from Them

Seeing the gloomy mother and son emerge, Jiang Yuan asked Yang Jian, "Why does Fairy Yunhua seem so unhappy?"

"Because of my father's death," Yang Jian replied in a suppressed tone.

"This Heavenly Emperor is truly detestable," Jiang Yuan remarked casually.

"But he is, after all, my father," Yunhua suddenly interjected.

"Does this mean Fairy Yunhua no longer intends to seek revenge?" Jiang Yuan asked.

Yunhua shook her head. "I will not do anything against my father, but I will not stop the Human Emperor from doing so either. From this point on, my father and the entire Celestial Clan are as strangers to me."

These words brought a sense of relief to Jiang Yuan; his biggest fear had been that Yunhua would suddenly become saintly and refuse to let him target her father. Since she had reached this realization, it was for the best; it would not hinder his grand plan.

"I believe, Fairy Yunhua, that you must do something for your husband," Jiang Yuan said indifferently.

"What would you have me do, Human Emperor?" Yunhua asked, staring at him.

Jiang Yuan did not feel awkward. He had gone to such great lengths to rescue her; he had to reap some benefits.

Role: Yunhua
Title: Third Princess of the Celestial Clan
Realm: Daluo Golden Immortal
Possessions: Cloud Rainbow Garment, Mount Tao Spirit Core
Cultivation Technique: Moon Zen Purple Jade Profound Arts
Mount: Profound Marsh Five-Elements Snow Bird
Loyalty: 00
Affection: 80
Tyrant Points Obtainable: 1100

A Daluo Golden Immortal! He had to find a way to pull her into the human camp!

"Release all those imprisoned by the Celestial Clan," Jiang Yuan said directly, without beating around the bush.

Yunhua looked troubled and hesitated.

Jiang Yuan struck while the iron was hot. "Since you have already decided to sever ties with the Celestial Clan, surely you can help me with this small matter?"

"It is useless to say so; it would only harm them. Even if they leave Mount Tao, they cannot escape the Celestial Clan," Yunhua replied.

Jiang Yuan waved his hand. "That does not matter. Just release them. As for their survival or whether they can escape the Celestial Clan, that is of no concern to me."

Jiang Yuan was no saint, and his goal was not to save these demon clans, but merely to cause trouble for the Celestial Clan.

"Release them now?" Yunhua asked. She was not persuaded by Jiang Yuan’s words, but rather wished to repay him, as he had allowed her to see her son. In truth, she held little hope for escaping Mount Tao.

Having grown up in the Celestial Clan, she knew all too well how formidable they were. Escaping them was harder than ascending to the heavens.

"No rush," Jiang Yuan smiled faintly. He had not yet brought Feilian over. "Come with me to release someone first."

The group walked to the cell where Feilian was held.

"Demon Saint Feilian, I have kept my promise to come and rescue you," Jiang Yuan said calmly.

"Senior Feilian," Yunhua said, bowing to him.

"Very well, little girl, don't worry. It was that brat of a Heavenly Emperor who locked me up; I won't hold it against you," Feilian laughed. He held a certain fondness for Yunhua. She was different from the previous guards of Mount Tao. Given his temperament, he would frequently stir up trouble in the mountain, and the previous guards would invariably punish him severely. Only Yunhua had ever offered him kind words. Because of this, Feilian had rarely caused trouble during the time she guarded the mountain.

"This junior also knows that Senior Feilian would not hold any grudges against me," Yunhua said with a faint smile.

Jiang Yuan stepped back. With a slight wave of Yunhua’s hand, the cell door in front of Feilian swung open.

As soon as he stepped out, Feilian stared intently at Jiang Yuan. "Are you not afraid that I might go back on my word?"

Gao Lanying immediately stepped in front of Jiang Yuan, coiled and ready to strike at a moment's notice.

"You junior has decent talent, but your strength is lacking. If I truly wanted to kill the Human Emperor, you would not be able to stop me," Feilian sneered.

"What if you add me?" Yunhua also stepped in front of Jiang Yuan.

"What charm does this boy possess to make you both do this?" Feilian asked, puzzled.

"Because of my husband."

"Because of my son."

The two gave their answers. Since Zhang Kui and Yang Jian were both willing to die for Jiang Yuan, they, as wives and mothers, felt duty-bound to do the same.

Jiang Yuan watched Feilian calmly. "I have done what I was supposed to do. If you wish to break your word, I will not stop you, but you must bear the consequences yourself."

"Oh? Then tell me, what consequences?" Feilian raised an eyebrow, disdainful.

"I dared to come to the Celestial Clan to provoke the Heavenly Emperor; naturally, I do not fear your betrayal."

"If you, Demon Saint, are unwilling to trade ten years of your service, I will not force you. However, those who deceive me are always my mortal enemies!" Jiang Yuan said coldly.

"Do I look like the kind of person who doesn't keep his word?" Feilian waved his hand dismissively. "What harm is there in ten years?"

"It is best that you see reason, Demon Saint Feilian," Jiang Yuan smiled faintly.

"Then how do you plan to leave the Celestial Clan?" Feilian asked. Clearly, he did not believe that leaving his cell meant he was free; no one knew what surprises might await them before they left the Celestial Clan.

"Soldiers come, we block; water comes, we earth-cover. Since I am here, you need not worry about how we leave. Just know that when I ask you to strike in the future, do not hesitate, even if it means risking your life," Jiang Yuan said.

"No problem," Feilian curled his lip. Since he had decided to serve for ten years, he would not shirk his duties. During these ten years, he would not count the cost of his life when Jiang Yuan commanded him to fight. Of course, that was provided Jiang Yuan didn't send him to his death for no reason. He certainly wouldn't be expected to hold off the Heavenly Emperor alone, would he?

Jiang Yuan nodded in satisfaction and turned to Yunhua. "Fairy, you may release the others."

Yunhua nodded, raising a green light in her hand, which then splintered into several smaller beams. Soon, all the cells on Mount Tao were opened.

"We are free!"
"Let's go! Let's find the Heavenly Emperor and seek revenge!"
"Destroy the Celestial Clan!"

The chaotic noise made Feilian impatient. "Shut your mouths, all of you!"

An instant silence fell. It seemed Feilian still held some authority within this prison of Mount Tao.

"You all talk big. Isn't it enough that you're out of the Celestial Clan? How dare you boast about destroying it?"

Scolded by Feilian, the prisoners fell silent. They had simply been pent up for too long, and now they were regaining their senses.

"Are you playing with me?" Feilian glared at Jiang Yuan, realizing that he had intended to release everyone all along.

Jiang Yuan smiled faintly. "Why do you say that?"

"You intended to release everyone from the start?"

Jiang Yuan nodded calmly. "You are different from them."

"How am I different? You had better give me a reasonable explanation," Feilian said, his tone chilling. He felt he had been played.