It took Leo three full years to fully absorb and master the immense power that had been granted to him.And in the outside world—those three years truly passed.This world did not follow the usual mythical rhythm of "a day in heaven equals a year on earth." Here, time was the same across realms. It had genuinely been three years since Leo began his cultivation journey.And during these three years, monumental events had occurred across the heavens and the realms below.At this very moment, within the sacred grounds of the Heavenly Palace and the grand domain of Yaochi, unprecedented chaos was erupting.Liu Chenxiang, now a fearsome warrior imbued with mastery of countless divine skills, had rallied a coalition unlike any before. Standing at his side were the Buddhist altar purifier Zhu Wuneng, the ever-rebellious Fighting Buddha Sun Wukong, the proud Eighth Prince of East Blue Ao Chun, the fierce Ding Xiang, and even the formidable Bull Demon King. Not to mention numerous monsters and beasts of legend—an entire alliance ready to turn the heavens upside down.Today, they stormed Heaven itself!Their goal: to force the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother of the West to amend the ancient Heavenly Laws.Under ordinary circumstances, Sun Wukong and Zhu Wuneng—being affiliated with Buddhism—would have been forbidden from interfering in the affairs of Heaven. However, the strings were pulled by a familiar hand—Yang Jian, the so-called God of Justice.Sun Wukong, having suffered years of cruel torment within the Heavenly Prison, had finally snapped. With fire in his heart and the golden cudgel in his hand, he broke free and chose to turn his back on the Heavenly Palace.Thus, under Liu Chenxiang's command, the coalition launched their assault.They charged through heavenly gates with fury, overturning centuries of celestial order.Now, just when Liu Chenxiang and his followers believed they were on the cusp of victory...A familiar figure descended.Erlang Shen—Yang Jian himself—returned, his divine powers fully restored.Ding Xiang and Ao Chun cursed their own mercy. They had hesitated in the past. Had they struck Yang Jian down then, today's resistance might never have come to pass.Even Liu Chenxiang couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.But what they didn't know was this—Yang Jian had never been their enemy.He had endured years of disgrace, of silence and shadow, all for one purpose: to enact change within the heavens. The very rebellion Liu Chenxiang led was the final step of Yang Jian's master plan.And Liu Chenxiang? He was at the very heart of it all—his nephew, his chosen hope.Watching the young warrior now, Yang Jian felt not anger, but pride.The final steps to altering the Heavenly Laws had begun.Meanwhile, within the hallowed jade halls of Yaochi, the Queen Mother acted swiftly."Taibai Jinxing!" she called. "Go to the Heavenly Prison. Summon Nezha. Tell him he is pardoned for his five-hundred-year punishment. Tell him Heaven needs him now."Nezha had once been too close to Liu Chenxiang—too sympathetic. For that, the Queen Mother had exiled him, forcing him to face a wall for five hundred years.But now, faced with disaster, even she had no choice but to bring him back."Yes, Your Majesty," Taibai Jinxing obeyed and sped toward the Heavenly Prison.Yet when he arrived..."You think you can punish me when you like and pardon me when it suits you? Who do you think I am?" Nezha's eyes gleamed with fury, defiance burning in his voice.Still, he came.And when he arrived at Yaochi, chaos reigned.Erlang Shen, the Four Demon Generals, the Meishan brothers, the fierce Sky-Roaring Hound, and countless divine warriors fought to defend the heavens from Liu Chenxiang's advancing forces.Nezha appeared, wielding his flaming spear.In a flash—Shua!He struck.Straight toward the Queen Mother!CLANG!A tower blocked the attack. Li Jing, holding the Tower of Uranus, stepped forward."Unfilial son! What do you think you're doing?!" he bellowed."I quit!" Nezha spat, pointing the tip of his spear at the Queen Mother and Jade Emperor. "From now on, I serve no heaven, no emperor, no law but my own!""You..." Li Jing trembled with rage.The Queen Mother and the Jade Emperor looked stunned.And from across the battlefield, Zhu Bajie laughed heartily, rubbing his belly. "Hahaha! Another one quits! Can't really blame them!"Meanwhile—"Erlang Shen! Watch this!!" roared Sun Wukong, launching at Yang Jian with his Ruyi Jingu Bang, the golden staff swinging in impossible arcs.Yang Jian met him with his third eye glowing, locked in a fierce battle of gods.Liu Chenxiang and his alliance surged forward, overwhelming Uranus, the Demon Generals, and the defenders of Heaven. Only the sheer number of heavenly soldiers kept the gates from falling entirely.Off to the side, near the edge of Yaochi, six elegant figures huddled behind a glimmering jade pillar. They were six of the Seven Celestial Princesses—the seventh, the one in purple, was nowhere to be seen."Elder Sister, this place is too dangerous," whispered the eldest princess, dressed in flowing red robes, anxiety clear in her voice.They had all been in the Seven Immortals Pavilion when news reached them: Liu Chenxiang was attacking Heaven.The fourth and fifth princesses, ever curious and unruly, had insisted on coming to watch the spectacle.Now, as divine combat erupted before their eyes, the eldest sister's heart trembled with dread—for her family, for their empire."What are you afraid of, Sister?" giggled the fifth princess, cloaked in green, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "We're well hidden. No one will notice us.""The Emperor and Empress are in danger. We should go help!" urged the second princess, worry clouding her voice."Oh, come on, Second Sister," said the fourth princess, tugging at her sleeve. "If Liu Chenxiang wins and changes the Heavenly Laws, then maybe Seventh Sister won't have to suffer for loving Dong Yong."The fourth princess's words struck home."Yes!" chimed the third, fifth, and sixth princesses, nodding enthusiastically.Even amidst chaos, the sisters still held hope for love and freedom.The eldest and second princess remained uncertain, but ultimately they all chose to stay and observe.Back on the battlefield, the tide of war ebbed and flowed like an angry ocean.Just when it seemed the heavens might fall—The fox demon Xiaoyu appeared, joining Yang Jian.And with her arrival, Yang Jian unveiled his final trump card.From within his divine arsenal, he summoned the legendary Baolian Lantern—its flame fueled by Xiaoyu's own blood. With it, he unleashed a divine technique that sealed Liu Chenxiang and his allies within an immovable domain of light.Just when all seemed lost, a serene figure descended from the heavens.Guanyin Bodhisattva.The battlefield fell silent.The Jade Emperor and Queen Mother turned toward her, desperate for salvation.Guanyin, however, proposed not intervention—but resolution."Let us not shed further divine blood," she said gently. "Let us settle this through a wager."A moment of breathless silence."The wager: Liu Chenxiang will attempt to split the mountain and rescue his mother. If he succeeds, the Heavenly Laws must be rewritten. If he fails, he must retreat and never again challenge Heaven."It was a bold proposal.But both sides agreed."For the sake of the Buddha, we shall stop the fighting. I accept the terms," Liu Chenxiang declared solemnly.The Queen Mother, though reluctant, realized she had little choice. Her forces were faltering. Though she had hidden protections on Mount Huashan's seal, Heaven's dignity was already tattered.She finally nodded. "Very well."Then, as the terms were set, the skies trembled.Zheng————!A towering Ninth-Rank Black Lotus of Destruction bloomed above Yaochi.Its aura was catastrophic—pure annihilation.A voice thundered across the heavens."Who dares violate my Heaven?"Descending from the skies was Leo.He sat atop the black lotus, clad in radiant silver Heavenly General armor. Crimson Sharingan eyes pierced through gods and mortals alike. In his hands, he held a long spear wreathed in black energy. Behind him floated nine golden Truth-Seeking Orbs, pulsing with divinity.Leo's power warped the skies themselves.With each step, the ground trembled.He landed before Liu Chenxiang, before Sun Wukong, before Nezha, Zhu Bajie, and the Bull Demon King.And finally—he stood directly before Guanyin Bodhisattva herself.The skies turned silent.War had paused.But destiny had only just begun to unfold.
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