Chapter 271: Refining the Pearl in the Furnace

Yuan Yu’s foot pressed down on the white clouds, accelerating swiftly. The tall immortal figure arrived beside the Dragon Mother. After a moment’s contemplation, she suggested, “Why don’t we divide into three groups and approach the Three Saints’ Heaven from three different directions? That way, we can avoid the numerous checkpoints ahead.”

The Dragon Mother’s towering immortal form hesitated briefly. Hearing the distant rumble of the pursuing forces, she surprisingly declared with bold enthusiasm, “No need. We’ll just charge straight through. The more chaotic, the better. Hmph, I’d like to see just how formidable the Queen Mother’s tricks really are!”

Break through all obstacles with sheer strength, overturn the world with sheer power!

Though seemingly reckless, the Dragon Mother possessed rare heroic spirit seldom found among women, whose unique charm greatly inspired the morale of the entire aquatic forces.

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Within boundless void, a consciousness awakened from darkness.

Ten suns’ crimson glow suddenly emerged from nowhere. Qiao San unexpectedly resurrected, barely surviving the eighth calamity among ten destined deaths. Without even chanting any incantation, he could feel the surging power coursing through his body. Suddenly, the entire universe seemed incredibly insignificant.

“Hahaha…”

Fueled by exhilaration, the man let out a bold, triumphant laugh. With a single leap, he intended to soar to the highest heavens and descend into the underworld, determined to turn the world upside down!

“Peng!”

A dull thud echoed repeatedly within the space. The bump on his head finally brought the rogue back to his senses.

Indeed, he had been reborn—but inside a spherical barrier, a special formation even a Chaos Immortal would find difficult to escape!

“Wuliang Shou Fo!”

A Taoist chant flew through the void. Qiao San turned his head and saw the Queen Mother standing side by side with an old Taoist priest, his hair and beard completely white, behind a circular piece of crystal.

“Ha, ha… Bold Qiao, why don’t you jump again? You scoundrel, weren’t you mighty when you destroyed my Kunlun and ruined my Jade Pond?”

The Queen Mother wished to maintain her dignified and graceful demeanor, but she couldn’t suppress the extreme pleasure of revenge. She had waited for this day for far too long. The Ten Sun Pearl was right before her eyes, and soon everything would be accomplished. How could she not momentarily lose her composure in sheer delight?

After several heavy strikes, Qiao San had no choice but to abandon his futile struggle. As he gazed at the old bearded Taoist, a sudden realization flashed through his mind—Lao Tzu, the Supreme Elder! This old fellow must be Lao Tzu himself, and the formation trapping him must be the Taiyi Refining Cinnabar, the legendary furnace capable of melting any treasure under heaven!

Upon this realization, the rogue involuntarily shivered and gave the Queen Mother a mental thumbs-up.

Damn, the women of Heaven really rival the viciousness of Yu Shan!

Observing every movement of her prey inside the furnace, the Queen Mother said in a composed tone, “Old Master, the sun has risen. It’s time to begin the ritual.”

“It shall be done, Your Majesty. Rest assured, after eighty-one cycles of the sun and moon, the Ten Sun Pearl will be transformed back into its primordial Chaos state.”

The Jade Maiden of Taiyuan, standing on a swift cloud, accelerated and her tall, ethereal figure arrived beside the Dragon Mother. After a moment of contemplation, she suggested, “Why don’t we split into three groups and enter the Three Sacred Heavens from three different directions? This way, we can avoid the several checkpoints ahead.”

The Dragon Mother, with her towering celestial form, paused. Hearing the faint sounds of thunder and wind from the pursuing forces behind, she unexpectedly declared with great fervor, “No need. We’ll just fight our way through. The bigger the commotion, the better. Humph, I want to see just how formidable that wench, the Queen Mother, really is!”

To overcome a hundred tricks with strength, to turn the universe with power!

Though the Dragon Mother’s decision might not be the most rational, her rare boldness and unique charm greatly boosted the morale of the sea clans.

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In a void, a consciousness awakened from the darkness.

Suddenly, ten suns’ red light appeared out of nowhere. Qiao San, to his surprise, was reborn. Having muddled through the eighth of ten deadly trials, he felt his surging magical power without even reciting any spells. The heavens and earth seemed incredibly insignificant to him now.

“Ha ha…”

In his excitement, the man let out a hearty laugh, ready to leap up to the heavens or down to the underworld, ready to turn the world upside down!

“Thud!”

A dull thud echoed in the space, and the bump on his head finally brought him back to reality.

He had indeed been reborn, but within a circular barrier—a special confinement even a Chaos Immortal would find hard to escape from!

“Boundless Life Buddha!”

A Taoist chant flew through the air. Following the sound, Qiao San saw the Queen Mother standing beside an old Taoist with white hair and beard, behind a round, glazed barrier.

“Giggle, giggle… Bold Three, why don’t you jump? You thief, weren’t you so mighty when you destroyed my Kunlun and ruined my Jade Pool?!”

The Queen Mother tried to maintain her dignified and graceful appearance but couldn’t suppress the extreme pleasure of revenge. She had waited too long for this day. With the Ten Suns Pearl right before her eyes, everything was about to be accomplished. How could she not be momentarily carried away by her triumph?

After several heavy blows, Qiao San had to give up his futile struggle. Looking at the old Taoist with the white beard, a sudden realization flashed through his mind—the Supreme Old Lord. This old man was the Supreme Old Lord, and what trapped him must be the Sun and Moon Eight Trigram Furnace, said to be able to melt all treasures between heaven and earth!

Thinking of this, the rogue’s body shivered coldly, and he gave a thumbs-up to the Queen Mother’s ruthlessness.

Damn, the women of the heavens are truly a match for the venom of the Jade Fan!

The Queen Mother happily observed every move of her prey in the furnace and said solemnly, “Old Lord, the sun has risen. It’s time to cast the spell.”

“This humble Taoist obeys. Rest assured, Your Majesty, after eighty-one days, the Ten Suns Pearl will be refined back to its primordial form.”

The Supreme Old Lord waved his whisk, and a beam of sunlight immediately shone through, followed by dozens of light beams from all directions, illuminating the Sun and Moon Eight Trigram Furnace in a dazzling golden light, truly a sight to behold.

“Boom!”

Inside the furnace, Qiao San suddenly found himself in a sea of fire. He finally understood why this damned thing was called the “Sun and Moon Eight Trigram Furnace.” The power of the blazing sun had gathered within the furnace, and the indestructible sea of fire swirled and rose like the eight trigrams.

Watching Qiao San endure endless pain, the Queen Mother, in her excitement, remained shrewd. “Old Lord, the Ten Suns Demon Body is unique. Could this allow him to be reborn through trials?”

“Your Majesty need not worry. Even a body of indestructible diamond would turn to ashes in this furnace. Moreover, this humble Taoist has already set up a restriction. Before the Ten Suns Pearl is refined back to its original form, the rogue’s life will not be harmed.”

“The Old Lord truly lives up to being the National Preceptor of our Heavenly Realm. This humble one is at ease!”

In just a short moment, the rogue had been burned to the point of his soul drifting and his spirit shaking, yet he would not die as wished. The Queen Mother, with great joy, was completely at ease.

Time flew like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, day turned to night. At the moment of the sun and moon’s alternation, the Supreme Old Lord returned to the Eight Trigram Furnace. With a wave of his spell, the moonlight enveloped the furnace, and the fierce fire subsided, but Rogue Three was not the least bit better off!

Pure blue ghostly flames wrapped around the rogue’s form like a specter. No matter how he transformed or gritted his teeth in resistance, he could not escape the torment of the ghostly flames on his soul.

“Heh, heh… Demon, why struggle in vain? Give up early, and you may ascend to paradise sooner. This humble Taoist’s Sun and Moon Eight Trigram Furnace is unstoppable in the three realms. Just give up!”

The old Taoist, with a “merciful” demeanor, advised before leaving the alchemy room with the steps of a transcendent being.

“Ah—”

At dawn, as the moon set and the sun rose, Qiao San’s melody of pain changed on time. In a daze, more than ten days had passed. With each alternation of the sun and moon, the rogue would fearfully notice that the red light on his body had weakened another layer.

No matter how busy she was, the Queen Mother would visit almost every day. Each day, her mood grew more urgent, and her eyes burned with a fiercer light. Once the Ten Suns Pearl separated from the rogue, she, the Queen Mother, would become the foremost master of the Heavenly Realm, never having to fear anyone again, be it the Primordial Heavenly Demon or those self-righteous Three Venerables.

Outside the East Gate of the Heavenly Palace, the Golden Armor Deity led his personal guards up the celestial steps.

The personal guard, with lowered eyebrows and a submissive demeanor, walked respectfully behind the Golden Armor Deity. The corner of his eye quickly scanned around, and in a flash of profound divine light, he had taken in the entire panorama of the Heavenly Palace.

The so-called Heavenly Palace was actually a piece of land from the center of the Western Continent of Ox and Crane, lifted into the air by the Heavenly Realm to show their superiority. With a seven-colored magic array and four giant celestial pillars, it became the “Heavenly Palace” floating above the nine heavens.

Walking on the steps forged from vanity, the spirit of the Ghost Scripture sighed quietly, then focused his mind, sensing a blood connection. There was more than one connection—one strong and one weak. The strong one was naturally his son, and the other, weaker one, must be the poor little fellow.

The Golden Armor Deity led the Book Spirit through the East Heavenly Gate. As they passed under the Demon-Mirror atop the gate, the Golden Armor Deity was initially a bit nervous. But looking up, he saw that the Book Spirit’s reflected immortal aura was actually several times purer than his own, making him both embarrassed and puzzled.

How could a demon’s light be purer than a god’s? Could the Demon-Mirror be malfunctioning?! Hmm, it’s possible. This Demon-Mirror has been used for thousands of years. It’s time to get a new one!

“Hong!”

Suddenly, Qiao San inside the furnace was engulfed in a sea of flames. He finally understood why this contraption was called the “Taiyi Refining Cinnabar”—because the power of countless suns had been condensed within, unleashing an unstoppable inferno that swirled like the Eight Trigrams.

Watching Qiao San endure endless torment, the Queen Mother, thrilled but still shrewd, asked, “Old Master, the Ten Sun Demon Body is unique. Could this possibly allow him to survive another rebirth?”

“Your Majesty worries needlessly. Even an Indestructible Diamond Body would turn to ashes in this furnace. Besides, I’ve already set up restrictions. Qiao San’s life won’t be taken until the Ten Sun Pearl is restored to its original form.”

“Truly, Old Master lives up to being the Imperial Taoist of Heaven. Now I feel at ease!”

Within a short time, the rogue had been burned to the brink of losing consciousness, yet death still eluded him. The Queen Mother, delighted, felt completely reassured.

Time flew like an arrow. Day turned into night in an instant. As the sun and moon alternated, Lao Tzu once again stood before the Refining Cinnabar. With a wave of his spell, the moonlight enveloped the furnace, extinguishing the flames. Yet Qiao San found no relief whatsoever!

The Jade Maiden of Taiyuan, standing on a wisp of white cloud, accelerated her pace and her tall, ethereal figure arrived beside the Dragon Mother. After a moment of contemplation, she suggested, “Why don’t we split into three groups and enter the Three Saints’ Heaven from three different directions? This way, we can avoid the numerous checkpoints ahead.”

The Dragon Mother, with her towering celestial form, paused for a moment. Hearing the faint rumble of thunder from the pursuing forces behind, she unexpectedly declared with great fervor, “No need. We’ll just fight our way through. The bigger the commotion, the better. Humph, I want to see just how formidable that wretched Queen Mother’s tactics are!”

Strength breaks through all cunning; power can overturn the heavens and the earth!

Though the Dragon Mother’s approach might not be the most rational, her rare boldness and unique charm greatly boosted the morale of the sea creatures from the four oceans.

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In a void, a consciousness awoke from the darkness.

Suddenly, ten red suns appeared out of nowhere, and Qiao San unexpectedly found himself reborn. Having muddled through the eighth of the ten deadly trials, he could feel the surging magical power within him without even reciting any spells. The heavens and the earth seemed infinitely small in comparison.

“Ha ha…”

In a burst of enthusiasm, the man let out a hearty laugh, ready to leap up to the heavens or down to the underworld, ready to turn the world upside down!

“Bang!”

A dull thud echoed through the space, and the bump on his head finally brought him back to reality.

He had indeed been reborn, but he was now trapped within a spherical barrier—a special confinement that even a Chaos Immortal would find difficult to escape from.

“Boundless Longevity Buddha!”

A Taoist chant echoed from afar. Qiao San turned towards the sound and saw, behind a circular pane of glass, the Queen Mother standing side by side with an old Taoist priest with white hair and a white beard.

“Ke, ke… Bold Three, why don’t you jump now? You thief, weren’t you so mighty when you destroyed my Kunlun and ruined my Jade Pool?!”

The Queen Mother tried to maintain her dignified and graceful appearance, but she couldn’t suppress the overwhelming joy of revenge. She had waited too long for this day. With the Ten Suns Pearl right before her eyes, everything was about to be accomplished. How could she not be momentarily carried away by her triumph?

After several heavy blows, Qiao San had no choice but to give up his futile struggle. Looking at the old Taoist with the white beard, a sudden realization flashed through his mind—this old man was none other than the Supreme Lord Laozi, and the thing that trapped him must be the Sun and Moon Eight Trigram Furnace. Legend had it that this furnace could melt any treasure in the heavens and the earth!

Thinking of this, Qiao San’s body shivered with cold, and he gave a thumbs-up to the Queen Mother’s ruthlessness.

Damn it, the women of the heavenly realm are just as vicious as the Jade Fan!

The Queen Mother observed every move of her prey within the furnace with delight and said in a solemn voice, “Lord Laozi, the sun has risen. It’s time to begin the ritual.”

“This humble Taoist obeys. Your Majesty need not worry. After eighty-one days, the Ten Suns Pearl will be refined back to its primordial form.”

With a wave of his horsetail whisk, Supreme Lord Laozi summoned a beam of sunlight that immediately penetrated the furnace. Following this, dozens of light beams shone from all directions, illuminating the Sun and Moon Eight Trigram Furnace with a brilliant golden light, making it a truly magnificent sight.

“Boom!”

Qiao San inside the furnace was suddenly engulfed in a sea of fire. He finally understood why this damn thing was called the “Sun and Moon Eight Trigram Furnace”—the power of the blazing sun had been concentrated within it, and the indestructible sea of fire swirled and rose like the eight trigrams.

Watching Qiao San endure endless suffering, the Queen Mother, in her excitement, did not lose her shrewdness. “Lord Laozi, the Ten Suns Demon Body is unique. Could this ordeal lead to his rebirth?”

“Your Majesty need not worry. Even a body of indestructible diamond would turn to ashes once inside this furnace. Moreover, this humble Taoist has already set up a barrier. The rascal’s life will not be harmed until the Ten Suns Pearl is refined back to its original form.”

“Lord Laozi truly lives up to his reputation as the National Teacher of the Heavenly Realm. This humble one is at ease!”

In just a short while, the rascal had been burned to the point where his soul was on the verge of drifting away, yet he would not die as desired. The Queen Mother was overjoyed and completely at ease.

Time flew like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, day turned to night. At the moment of the sun and moon’s transition, Supreme Lord Laozi returned to the Eight Trigram Furnace. With a wave of his hand, the moonlight enveloped the furnace, and the fierce flames subsided. However, Qiao San was not the least bit better off!

A pure blue ghostly fire wrapped around Qiao San’s body like a specter. No matter how he transformed or gritted his teeth in resistance, he could not escape the torment of the ghostly fire on his soul.

“Ho, ho… Demon, why struggle in vain? Give up sooner and ascend to the Pure Land earlier. This humble Taoist’s Sun and Moon Eight Trigram Furnace is invincible across the three realms. Just give up!”

The old Taoist, with a “merciful” demeanor, offered his advice before walking away with the stride of a transcendent being.

“Ah—”

At dawn, as the moon set and the sun rose, Qiao San’s torment changed its tune once again. In a daze, more than ten days had passed. With each transition of the sun and moon, the rascal would fearfully notice that the red light around him had weakened yet another layer.

No matter how busy she was, the Queen Mother would visit almost every day. Each day, her anxiety grew, and her eyes burned with increasing intensity. Once the Ten Suns Pearl was separated from the rascal, she, the Queen Mother, would become the most powerful figure in the heavenly realm, no longer fearing anyone—be it the Primordial Heavenly Demon or the so-called Three Venerables.

At the eastern gate of the Heavenly Palace, the Golden Armored Deity led his personal guards up the celestial steps.

The guard, with a submissive demeanor, walked respectfully behind the Golden Armored Deity. His eyes quickly scanned the surroundings, and in a flash of divine light, he took in the entire panorama of the Heavenly Palace.

The so-called Heavenly Palace was actually a piece of land from the center of the Western Continent of Cattle and Offerings, lifted into the sky by the heavenly realm to showcase their superiority. With a seven-colored magical array and four giant celestial pillars, it became the “Heavenly Palace” suspended above the nine heavens.

Walking on the steps forged from vanity, the spirit of the Ghost Scripture sighed quietly, then focused his mind and felt a connection through blood. There was more than one connection—one strong and one weak. The strong one was naturally his son, while the weaker one must be the poor little fellow.

The Golden Armored Deity led the Book Spirit through the Eastern Heavenly Gate. As they passed under the Demon-Revealing Mirror atop the gate, the Golden Armored Deity was initially a bit nervous. But when he looked up, he saw that the Book Spirit’s reflected aura was actually several times purer than his own, which made him both embarrassed and puzzled.

How could a demon’s radiance be purer than that of a celestial being? Could it be that the Demon-Revealing Mirror is malfunctioning?! Hmm, it’s possible. This mirror has been in use for thousands of years. It’s time to get a new one!

“Hehehe… Demon, why struggle in vain? Surrender sooner and you may attain peace faster. No one in the Three Realms can resist my Taiyi Refining Cinnabar. Give up now!”

The Jade Maiden of Taiyuan, with a swift acceleration of the white clouds beneath her feet, gracefully approached the Dragon Mother. After a moment of contemplation, she suggested, “Why don’t we split into three groups and enter the Three Saints Heaven from three different directions? This way, we can avoid the numerous checkpoints ahead.”

The towering figure of the Dragon Mother paused, listening to the distant rumble of thunder from the pursuing forces. Unexpectedly, she declared with great fervor, “No need. We’ll just charge straight through. The bigger the commotion, the better. Hmph, I want to see just how formidable that wench, the Queen Mother, really is!”

Strength overcomes cunning; power transforms the universe!

Though the Dragon Mother’s decision might seem rash, her unparalleled courage and unique charm greatly boosted the morale of the sea creatures from all four oceans.

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In a void of nothingness, a consciousness stirred from the depths of darkness.

Suddenly, ten red suns appeared out of nowhere. Qiao San, to his surprise, had been reborn. Having unwittingly survived the eighth of ten deadly trials, he could feel the surging magical power within him without even invoking any spells. The world suddenly seemed incredibly insignificant.

“Ha ha…”

Filled with exhilaration, the man let out a hearty laugh and leaped into the sky, ready to turn the heavens and the underworld upside down!

“Thud!”

A dull thud echoed through the space, and the bump on his head finally brought him back to reality.

He had indeed been reborn, but within a circular barrier—a special confinement even a Chaos Immortal would find difficult to escape.

“Boundless Longevity Buddha!”

A Taoist chant echoed from afar. Qiao San turned to see the Queen Mother standing beside an old, white-haired and white-bearded Taoist priest behind a circular pane of glass.

“Giggle, giggle… Bold Third, why don’t you jump? You thief, weren’t you so mighty when you destroyed my Kunlun and ruined my Jade Pool?”

The Queen Mother tried to maintain her dignified appearance but couldn’t suppress the overwhelming joy of revenge. She had waited too long for this day. With the Ten Suns Pearl within reach and success imminent, how could she not revel in her triumph?

After several futile attempts, Qiao San gave up struggling. As he looked at the old Taoist, a sudden realization struck him—this was none other than the Supreme Lord Laozi, and the barrier trapping him must be the Sun-Moon Eight Trigram Furnace, a legendary artifact capable of melting any treasure in the universe.

At this thought, Qiao San shivered and gave the Queen Mother a thumbs-up for her ruthlessness.

Damn, the women of the heavens are as vicious as the Jade Fan!

The Queen Mother gleefully observed every move of her prey within the furnace and said solemnly, “Lord Laozi, the sun has risen. It’s time to begin the ritual.”

“As you command, Your Majesty. Rest assured, after eighty-one days, the Ten Suns Pearl will be refined back to its primordial form.”

With a wave of his horsetail whisk, Supreme Lord Laozi summoned a beam of sunlight that pierced through the furnace. Immediately, dozens of light beams from all directions illuminated the Sun-Moon Eight Trigram Furnace, making it shine brilliantly.

“Boom!”

Qiao San was suddenly engulfed in a sea of flames. He finally understood why this infernal contraption was called the “Sun-Moon Eight Trigram Furnace”—the power of the blazing sun was concentrated within, and the indestructible flames swirled and rose like the eight trigrams.

Watching Qiao San endure endless agony, the Queen Mother, still excited, remained sharp-witted. “Lord Laozi, the Ten Suns Demon Body is unique. Could this ordeal lead to his rebirth?”

“Your Majesty need not worry. Even an indestructible body would turn to ashes in this furnace. Moreover, I have set up a restriction to ensure that the rogue’s life will not be harmed until the Ten Suns Pearl is restored to its original form.”

“Lord Laozi, truly worthy of being the Celestial Realm’s Grand Preceptor. I am at ease!”

In just a short while, Qiao San was burned to the point of losing his soul, yet he did not die as desired. The Queen Mother was overjoyed and completely reassured.

Time flew like an arrow, and day turned to night. As the sun and moon alternated, Supreme Lord Laozi returned to the Eight Trigram Furnace. With a wave of his hand, the moonlight enveloped the furnace, extinguishing the flames. However, Qiao San’s suffering did not ease.

A ghostly blue yin fire wrapped around Qiao San’s body. No matter how he transformed or struggled, he could not escape the torment inflicted on his soul.

“Ho, ho… Demon, why struggle in vain? Give up early and ascend to paradise sooner. My Sun-Moon Eight Trigram Furnace is invincible across the three realms. Just surrender!”

The old Taoist, with a semblance of “compassion,” offered his advice before leaving the alchemy room with the stride of a transcendent being.

“Ah—”

At dawn, as the moon set and the sun rose, Qiao San’s agony resumed its rhythm. In a daze, more than ten days had passed. With each alternation of the sun and moon, he would fearfully notice that the red light around him had dimmed further.

No matter how busy she was, the Queen Mother visited almost daily, her impatience growing with each passing day, her eyes burning with anticipation. Once the Ten Suns Pearl was separated from Qiao San, she would become the foremost expert in the Celestial Realm, no longer fearing anyone—be it the Primordial Heavenly Demon or the so-called Three Venerables.

At the eastern gate of the Heavenly Palace, the Golden Armored Deity led his personal guards up the celestial steps.

The guard, with downcast eyes, walked respectfully behind the Golden Armored Deity. His peripheral vision quickly scanned the surroundings, and in a flash of divine light, he captured the entire panorama of the Heavenly Palace.

The so-called Heavenly Palace was essentially a piece of land from the center of the Western Continent of Ox and Crane, elevated into the sky by the Celestial Realm to assert their superiority. With a seven-colored magical array and four giant celestial pillars, it became the “Heavenly Palace” floating above the nine heavens.

Walking on the vanity-forged celestial steps, the spirit of the Ghost Scripture sighed quietly, then focused his mind, sensing a blood connection. There was more than one connection—one strong, the other weak. The strong one was naturally his son, while the weak one must be the poor little one.

The Golden Armored Deity led the Book Spirit through the Eastern Heavenly Gate. As they passed under the Demon-Mirror atop the gate, the Golden Armored Deity felt a bit nervous. But upon looking up, he was astonished to see that the Book Spirit’s aura was several times purer than his own, leaving him both embarrassed and puzzled.

How could a demon’s radiance be purer than a celestial’s? Could the Demon-Mirror be malfunctioning?! Hmm, it’s possible. This mirror has been in use for thousands of years. It might be time to replace it with a new one!

“Yaa—”

At dawn, as the moon set and the sun rose anew, Qiao San’s torment changed rhythm accordingly. In a daze, more than ten days had passed. With every alternation of sun and moon, the rogue fearfully noticed another layer of his crimson glow fading away.

No matter how busy she was, the Queen Mother visited almost daily. Each day, her anticipation grew more intense, and her gaze burned brighter. Once the Ten Sun Pearl separated from Qiao San, she would become the supreme expert in Heaven, never again fearing anyone—neither the Primordial Sky Demon nor those self-righteous Triple Sages.

Outside the Eastern Gate of the Celestial Palace, the Golden Armor God led his personal guards up the heavenly steps.

The guard walked submissively behind Golden Armor, his eyes scanning swiftly. In an instant, the miraculous divine light captured the entire view of the Celestial Palace.

The so-called Celestial Palace was actually Heaven’s way of displaying superiority. It was constructed by lifting a central landmass from the Western Continent of Avariti into the air, reinforced with seven-colored magical arrays and four colossal heavenly pillars, forming the “Celestial Palace” floating above the ninth heaven.

Treading upon the vanity-forged steps, the Ghost Scripture Spirit sighed quietly, then focused intently, sensing a blood-connected connection. The connection wasn’t singular—it was one strong and one weak. The stronger one was naturally his son, while the weaker must belong to the poor little one.

Golden Armor led the Book Spirit through the Eastern Gate of Heaven. Passing beneath the Demon-Reflecting Mirror atop the gate, Golden Armor initially felt somewhat nervous. However, looking up, he was astonished to find that the spiritual aura radiating from the Book Spirit was several times purer than his own, causing him to sweat profusely in confusion.

How could a demon’s aura appear purer than a deity’s? Could the Demon-Reflecting Mirror be malfunctioning? Hmm, that’s possible. This mirror has been in use for several thousand years. Perhaps it’s time to replace it with a new one!