Chapter 67

Under the lead of Tai Bai Jin Xing, Yang Zhen met Kuimulang, whom he had not seen for a long time. Although Yang Zhen and Kuimulang were not close friends, their relationship was like that of gentlemen, light and clear. It was this light friendship that made Yang Zhen and Kuimulang become friends.

"Ha ha! Brother Yang, it's really been a long time! Now that I think about it, it has been more than two hundred years since we parted in Biquguo." As soon as Kuimulang saw Yang Zhen, he walked over to greet him, not at all upset about the matter of reincarnation and cultivation, and he did not mention it at all, as if it had never happened.

"It really has been a long time. I have been in seclusion in Heaven, so I didn't feel the passage of time. Only now, hearing you say it, do I realize how long it has been." Yang Zhen also sighed.

Kuimulang laughed loudly, "I never expected that Brother Yang would also come to Heaven to become a deity. The world is truly unpredictable, and no one can accurately say what will happen tomorrow."

"Kuimulang, do you plan to let Brother Yang and I stand outside and talk?" At this moment, Tai Bai Jin Xing suddenly raised the issue, complaining to Kuimulang.

"Ha ha! Look at me, I was so happy that I forgot. Quick! Please come in!" Kuimulang said, leading Yang Zhen and Tai Bai Jin Xing into his residence.

In the reception hall, Kuimulang first ordered tea to be served, then asked, "I wonder why the two of you have come to see me?"

Tai Bai Jin Xing glanced at Yang Zhen, then said to Kuimulang, "Of course, it's for the sake of the Great Emperor Ziwēi and the four brothers among the Twenty-Eight Mansions."

Hearing this, a fierce look and a hint of struggle flashed in Kuimulang's eyes. After a long silence, Kuimulang said, "Thank you for your concern, but I don't have enough evidence to prove that this matter is related to the Great Emperor Ziwēi. So many years have passed, and there has been no progress at all."

Yang Zhen did not believe that Kuimulang and the Twenty-Eight Mansions could not find clues about the Great Emperor Ziwēi's crimes. Yang Zhen was certain that the clues in Kuimulang's hands were deliberately leaked by the Jade Emperor, so that Kuimulang could take the lead in righteousness and gain the upper hand over the Great Emperor Ziwēi.

Yang Zhen estimated that once the Jade Emperor was ready, Kuimulang would be able to find all the evidence.

At this moment, Tai Bai Jin Xing said, "There's no need to worry about the evidence. The Jade Emperor has already sent people to investigate, and I believe there will be a result soon. The only concern now is that the Great Emperor Ziwēi might refuse to admit it or use his power to openly defy the Jade Emperor. If that happens, things will be difficult to resolve."

"Rest assured, Star Lord. The Twenty-Eight Mansions are always united. This time, the Great Emperor Ziwēi has done such a thing, and all the brothers are very angry. If the Jade Emperor can handle this matter fairly, the Twenty-Eight Mansions will certainly follow the Jade Emperor's orders in the future," Kuimulang said, clearly hating the Great Emperor Ziwēi and quickly expressing his support for the Jade Emperor.

After Kuimulang finished speaking, he looked at Yang Zhen, clearly expecting his response.

Yang Zhen understood that Tai Bai Jin Xing had arranged this meeting to use friendship to bind him and force him to agree. However, Tai Bai Jin Xing did not know that Yang Zhen had already planned to stand with the Jade Emperor, making Tai Bai Jin Xing's efforts unnecessary.

Nodding to Kuimulang, Yang Zhen said, "I am naturally on the side of the Jade Emperor."

As soon as Yang Zhen finished speaking, Kuimulang's large hand heavily patted Yang Zhen's shoulder, and he laughed loudly, "Good brother, ha ha!"

Tai Bai Jin Xing's eyes also showed joy, clearly pleased that his plan had succeeded, giving them a bit more hope of defeating the Great Emperor Ziwēi.

After discussing for a while, the food and wine prepared by Kuimulang were brought in. At the banquet, Kuimulang said to Yang Zhen, "In the last battle in Biquguo, I was completely overpowered by Brother Yang, which was truly embarrassing. However, this reincarnation has brought me some benefits. Brother Yang, when we have the chance, let's spar again. I think this time you will definitely lose to me."

"Happy to oblige!" Yang Zhen laughed.

"Alright, then I'll be the referee and see who is the better one," Tai Bai Jin Xing also joined in.

Just as the three were enjoying their conversation, they suddenly heard a commotion outside, with the sounds of Heavenly Soldiers gathering everywhere. After leaving Kuimulang's residence, they summoned a Heavenly Soldier and learned that Marshal Tianpeng, under the influence of alcohol, had tried to assault the Fairy Chang'e. Marshal Tianpeng had not only invaded the Palace of Eternal Cold but also chased Fairy Chang'e all the way to the South Gate of Heaven, where he was finally stopped with the help of the guards.

However, the resistance from the Heavenly Soldiers made Marshal Tianpeng extremely unhappy, and he began to fight with the Heavenly Soldiers outside the South Gate of Heaven.

Marshal Tianpeng's magical powers were formidable, and the ordinary Heavenly Soldiers were no match for him. Even the Four Heavenly Kings were defeated. Currently, Marshal Tianpeng was battling Li Jing.

The Jade Emperor then ordered the assembly of ten thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to capture Marshal Tianpeng, who was disrupting Heaven, and punish him with the Five Thunder Punishment.

When Yang Zhen, Kuimulang, and Tai Bai Jin Xing arrived at the South Gate of Heaven, they saw Marshal Tianpeng wielding his nine-toothed rake in battle with Li Jing. Marshal Tianpeng, a capable general under the Great Emperor Ziwēi, was much more powerful than Li Jing. Although Li Jing had the Linglong Pagoda, which was very powerful, it was no match for Marshal Tianpeng.

With a swing of his rake, Marshal Tianpeng sent Li Jing's Linglong Pagoda flying, then quickly flew forward and struck Li Jing with his rake, sending him flying and spitting out three pints of blood, clearly suffering severe injuries.

After defeating Li Jing, Marshal Tianpeng finally came to his senses. Looking around, he felt as if he were in a dream, unable to believe that he had done such things. Assaulting Chang'e and causing chaos in Heaven were both serious crimes, and together, they were enough to get him into deep trouble.

Looking around, Marshal Tianpeng saw that most of the deities in Heaven were present, but the few who had drunk with him at the Peach Blossom Banquet were nowhere to be seen.

Marshal Tianpeng was not a fool. Once he came to his senses, he understood everything. The person who had plotted against him must have known his character well, and had given him poisoned wine when he was most drunk, causing him to do these regrettable things under the influence of the poison.

At this moment, Marshal Tianpeng wished he could tell Chang'e in person that he was not a brute, but a cultured man.

"Who can capture this villain!" At this moment, the Jade Emperor finally arrived, pointing at Marshal Tianpeng, who stood in the middle of everyone, and shouted loudly.