Hearing Axel's words, Tie Shan Xian's body trembled violently.
When she raised her head again, tears already streamed down her face. Her expression looked hollow, and she sat there silently, unable to say another word.
Beside her, the old Bull Demon King let out two heavy snorts through his nose.
"Great Sage, don't worry, I'm still here.
Honestly, seeing her like this today feels strange to me too. But this divorce isn't a bad thing. These empty, loveless years should've ended long ago.
At least after Yu Mian comes back, I won't have to listen to her nonsense anymore."
After speaking, the Bull Demon King bowed deeply toward Axel before calmly returning to his seat.
Tie Shan Xian felt another wave of grief after seeing the Bull Demon King's indifferent attitude. She lowered her head and quietly sobbed.
Not far away, the Land God of Flame Mountain looked at Tie Shan Xian's lonely appearance with a pained expression.
He desperately wanted to comfort his senior sister.
Unfortunately, despite enduring centuries of neglect from the Bull Demon King, she had never allowed him near her. She never even allowed him to touch her hand.
And now, even after the divorce, he still had no right to approach her.
"What are you standing there for? Do you want me to carry you over myself, or should I call your useless son to drag you onto my bed?"
Axel's sudden shout startled everyone.
Tie Shan Xian stiffened in fear. She hurriedly tried to stand, but her weakened body nearly collapsed back onto the floor.
Seeing her struggle, Axel gave a mocking laugh before turning toward the Land God of Flame Mountain.
"Hey, Land God, you seem pretty concerned about Lady Niu. Help her onto my lap."
"Ah?!"
The Land God froze completely.
Before he could react, Axel narrowed his eyes.
"What, you can't even follow my orders? Move!"
"T...this humble immortal obeys!"
The Land God nodded repeatedly before nervously walking toward Tie Shan Xian.
His hands trembled uncontrollably as he reached for her arm.
"S...Senior Sister... please... please follow me... His Majesty is waiting..."
Sweat soaked his body after only a few words.
This was the first time he had ever been close enough to touch her.
Yet he was only doing it to deliver her into another man's embrace.
The thought nearly crushed him.
Before his hand could touch her arm, Tie Shan Xian suddenly shook him off.
Her expression turned cold.
"Since His Majesty summoned me, I will go myself. There is no reason for a Land God to touch me.
Stand back."
After speaking, she ignored the Bull Demon King completely and slowly walked toward Axel.
Her body trembled with every step.
When her hands touched the couch beside him, regret suddenly filled her heart.
Why had she designed the throne inside Rakshasa Palace as a couch instead of a proper throne?
If it had been a normal throne, she would not be suffering such humiliation now.
Before she could properly sit down, Axel grabbed her waist and pulled her directly into his arms.
"Ah!"
Tie Shan Xian gasped softly.
Axel wrapped one arm around her waist and leaned close, lightly breathing against her pale silver hair.
Her entire body trembled.
Across from them, the Bull Demon King continued staring blankly without shame.
Even Yang Jian watched with open amusement.
Tie Shan Xian felt utterly humiliated. Unable to endure their gazes, she hurriedly raised her Banana Fan to cover her face.
Axel ignored her embarrassment completely.
Keeping one arm wrapped around her waist, he looked toward Yang Jian and the Bull Demon King.
"Since everything's settled, it's time to raise our banner.
I already claimed territory in Little Western Heaven, so that's where we'll establish ourselves.
As for Flame Mountain, let the Land God manage it himself. Everything valuable here can be moved to Little Western Heaven later.
I already have Black Bear Guai serving as my vanguard there. Zhu Bajie and Kang Jinlong are also with me.
During this period, we'll recruit more people while spreading word of our rebellion against the Jade Emperor.
Once our forces are large enough..."
Axel grinned darkly.
"I'll personally capture the Jade Emperor and refine him into a pill.
I really want to see what kind of immortal medicine can be created from him."
"Mother?!"
A shocked voice suddenly echoed from outside Rakshasa Palace.
Tie Shan Xian instantly tensed.
Panic flashed across her face as she tried to stand up.
Before she could move, Axel tightened his arm around her waist and casually patted her chest.
A soft sound echoed through the palace.
Tie Shan Xian froze completely.
At the same time, a red-skinned young boy rushed forward furiously with flames swirling around his body.
"You bastard! How dare you insult my mother?! Die!"
A flaming spear instantly appeared in his hand as he charged toward Axel.
Before Red Boy could even get close, Yang Jian casually raised his Three Pointed Double Edged Blade and blocked him effortlessly.
"Impudent!"
Yang Jian roared coldly before grabbing Red Boy directly.
Tie Shan Xian cried out immediately.
"True Lord, please don't hurt him!"
After shouting, she hurriedly buried herself against Axel's chest and clung tightly to him.
"I'll obey you, I'll obey everything, just don't harm my son!"
Axel looked at her strangely.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Who said anything about harming him?"
He casually rubbed her waist before glancing toward Yang Jian.
"The Bull Demon King failed to discipline this kid, and Guanyin spoiled him too much.
Look at the result.
Today, I'll find him a proper teacher.
Erlang Shen is the greatest battle god in the Three Realms. Isn't he qualified enough to train your son?"
Axel waved casually toward Yang Jian.
"Old Yang, help me straighten this brat out. If he improves properly, he can become one of our vanguards when we attack Heaven."
"No problem."
Yang Jian smirked before shaking Red Boy violently.
The fiery child instantly transformed into a small fire spirit and was hung from Yang Jian's waist like an ornament.
After patting the fire spirit lightly, Yang Jian nodded.
"This child's bloodline is excellent.
Back then, I had a good relationship with the Yaksha King, so teaching him is only natural.
Besides, this kid resembles Nezha quite a bit. I suddenly feel interested in training him properly.
Speaking of which, Great Sage, Nezha despises the Heavenly Court even more than I do.
When there's time, why don't we head to Heaven together and convince him to join us?"
Axel's eyes lit up immediately.
"Good idea.
But I don't like sneaking around.
If we're going to Heaven, we'll go openly.
In a few days, we'll gather everyone and head there together.
While we're at it, I'll test the Jade Emperor's strength in advance."
After speaking, Axel waved his hand dismissively.
"That's enough for today. You all head to Little Western Heaven first. I'll stay here and rest awhile."
"Fine by me."
"No problem. I'll go pick up my daughter."
Yang Jian and the Bull Demon King both responded before leaving Rakshasa Palace.
The moment they disappeared, Tie Shan Xian's breathing became heavier.
Her trembling grew even more obvious.
Axel casually tossed her onto the couch before turning toward the stunned Land God of Flame Mountain.
"Are you blind? Guard the entrance."
" Yes, Your Majesty!"
The Land God lowered his head with tears in his eyes before stumbling toward the palace doors.
As the gates slowly closed behind him, faint sobbing and uneven breathing echoed from within the palace hall.
The final thing he heard was Tie Shan Xian's trembling voice.
"I beg Your Majesty to show mercy..."
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