Chapter 1218 - 847: The Queen Mother of the West’s Plan

Zhang Chen looked at the Queen Mother of the West, and could not help but feel some sympathy for her. It wasn’t that the Queen Mother wasn’t strong enough, nor that her plans weren’t thorough; it was simply that her luck was too poor, as unforeseen events directly threw her into a place of no return.

Watching the falling peach blossoms, Zhang Chen’s heart skipped a beat: "I’m afraid the situation in West Kunlun will not be too good."

Do you know why?

The Peach Tree blooms once every three thousand years, bears fruit once every three thousand years, and matures once every three thousand years. But before that, the Peach Tree suffered heavy damage. How long will it take to recover?

How many creatures on Kunlun Mountain will die?

Zhang Chen could foresee a storm about to sweep across the entire Kunlun Mountain, affecting all creatures.

The Queen Mother of the West looked at the falling peach blossoms, her eyes devoid of waves: "No worries, once I find the Three Lights Divine Water, it will naturally be restored."

After speaking, the Queen Mother of the West continued to traverse the chaos. Although various crises rose and fell, she, still a great power at the Primordial realm, safely crossed all crises and returned to Kunlun Mountain.

Accompanying the Queen Mother’s return to Kunlun Mountain, a command was issued, and countless creatures on Kunlun Mountain began to dig for Innate Spiritual Medicine, hunt various Innate Spirits, and even the old white ape joined in, beginning to sweep away everything on Kunlun Mountain.

Kunlun Mountain was like a fast-operating machine, starting to run madly, while Zhang Chen became rather idle.

In the Kunlun Mountain Alchemy Hall, Zhang Chen had just arrived at the hall when he saw Lady Biyun, with tears in her eyes, standing at the front of the hall, waiting. Upon seeing Zhang Chen’s figure, the corner of Lady Biyun’s mouth rose with a smile: "I knew you would come back safely."

Although she had a smile on her lips, her eyes were red.

Zhang Chen stepped forward to embrace Lady Biyun, whispered in her ear, "The situation has changed, you and I might attain freedom in the future."

But after mentioning freedom, Zhang Chen’s words stalled. Even with freedom, what does it matter? Leaving the Queen Mother, leaving the Peach Tree, Lady Biyun and the others would not attain immortality, destined to age and die naturally.

As for Zhang Chen’s Tree of Life, although it extended lifespan, it could not manifest in the Kunlun world, seeming to be obstructed by a distant time-space.

Lady Biyun was stunned upon hearing his word, a hint of excitement on her face: "Really?"

"Of course it’s true. However, you and I don’t have the Technique of Immortality. Leaving the Queen Mother only leads to a natural death; thus, if one day we leave Kunlun Mountain, we must find a way to take the Peach Tree with us," Zhang Chen said.

He now understood many secrets of the Peach Tree. For example, although there are many Peach Trees, the real mother trees are only three: one nine thousand-year-old Peach Tree, one six thousand-year-old Peach Tree, and one three thousand-year-old Peach Tree. Within these Peach Trees lie endless mysteries and the power to create all things, allowing the three mother trees to evolve into endless Peach forests. So if he wanted to plot for the Peach Tree, he must target those three mother trees.

Lady Biyun looked at Zhang Chen with her eyes: "If you have any plan, just let me know; I would definitely assist you."

Zhang Chen gently stroked Lady Biyun’s long hair but did not utter a word; he sighed silently. He knew how perilous his next actions would be. If something went wrong, the outcome would be miserable, so he dare not be careless.

While Zhang Chen’s thoughts were flowing, the Queen Mother of the West again summoned him.

Zhang Chen made his way back to the place where the Queen Mother practices, once again that initial grand hall. The Queen Mother sat cross-legged on a cloud bed; her Qi mechanism was faint, with her condition indistinguishable. However, Zhang Chen could tell that the Queen Mother’s Essence, Qi, and Spirit were scattered, with her Qi constantly leaking out. Despite her efforts to suppress and self-seal, she could not prevent her wounds from worsening.

The Queen Mother needed a great amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to heal her wounds, but the spiritual Qi was extracted by the Heavenly Dao to strengthen the world barrier. At this moment, spiritual Qi in the great world was extremely scarce for someone of the Primordial realm like the Queen Mother, such that the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi she absorbed was less than what she dissipated.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." Zhang Chen respectfully saluted before the cloud bed.

The Queen Mother of the West slowly opened her eyes, scrutinizing Zhang Chen up and down, a hint of a smile in her voice: "You’ve done greatly on this trip. What reward would you like?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen’s thoughts flowed rapidly, and he quickly replied: "It is an honor for this humble servant to serve Your Majesty; everything I have is given by Your Majesty, how dare I not be diligent and dedicated? As for rewards, they have already been given; how dare I seek further merit?"

The Queen Mother was very satisfied with Zhang Chen’s current attitude, thus nodded, her voice filled with: "Though that may be so, a merit is a merit, so tell me what reward you desire?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen felt a stirring in his heart, knowing that the Queen Mother of the West must have some task she wants him to complete, hence the reward beforehand. He recalled his past doubts and schemes, and tentatively spoke: "I always felt that the Giant Heaven Opening Technique is not smooth to cultivate; the Primordial Spirit finds it difficult to harness the power of the flesh, as if it is incomplete. I wonder if the Lady could grant the complete cultivation Secret Technique?"

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother of the West glanced at Zhang Chen up and down and laughed: "You are indeed clever to have uncovered this clue. Your Giant Heaven Opening Technique is indeed incomplete; the Technique you cultivate is part of an unparalleled Cultivation Technique ’Nine Revolutions Profound Skill’. There are three parts to the unparalleled Cultivation Technique ’Nine Revolutions Profound Skill’: one, ’Powerful Warrior Moving Mountain’, two, ’Giant Heaven Opening’, and three, ’Profound Technique Transformation’. Unfortunately, this Technique is a supreme Secret Technique of a great sect; even I only have the ’Giant Heaven Opening’ part. But since you find it difficult for your Primordial Spirit to harness the power of the flesh, let me teach you a Secret Technique that will allow you to use the mysteries of Heaven and Earth to cultivate your Primordial Spirit."

A Golden Book page from the sleeve of the Queen Mother of the West brushed through the void and fell before Zhang Chen, who quickly and respectfully stepped forward to receive the Golden Page and expressed his gratitude.

He was actually somewhat disappointed in his heart at this moment, not expecting that even the mysterious Queen Mother of the West did not possess the complete cultivation Technique of this Profound Skill.

"This Profound Skill allows you to directly reach Dao Fruit, undergoing tempering through Three Calamities, henceforth freeing yourself from dependency on the Peach of Immortality, attaining immortality. However, these Three Calamities are fierce and terrifying; every five hundred years marks a calamity. The Three Calamities are Wind Calamity, Fire Calamity, and Thunder Calamity; a slight misstep leads to ashes. Without great fortune, you might not get through them." The Queen Mother of the West spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen quickly bowed and said: "I beseech the Lady to grant the Technique to overcome the Three Calamities."

Although Zhang Chen possessed the Fire Extinguishing Pearl, Wind Stabilizing Pearl, and the Eye of Celestial Punishment, and was not afraid of the threats from the Three Calamities, since the Queen Mother of the West had spoken, Zhang Chen must cooperate.

The Queen Mother of the West heard this and indeed laughed:

"Jia Shiba, I will entrust you with another task; you must perform it well without any negligence. If you succeed, I will undoubtedly teach you the Technique to evade the Three Calamities, allowing you henceforth immortality and blissful freedom."

Upon seeing Zhang Chen receive the Cultivation Technique, the Queen Mother of the West indeed instructed him with new tasks.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen quickly bowed and said: "I await the Lady’s instructions."

The Queen Mother of the West took out another scroll of Golden Pages from her sleeve, which fell before Zhang Chen: "This is the Technique to refine Three Lights Divine Water. Upon obtaining it, use the method to refine Three Lights Divine Water and take good care of the Peach Tree, so that the Peach Tree may soon restore its Primordial Qi and bear flowers and fruits again."

"According to reason, this technique shouldn’t be taught to you; it should be entrusted to the old monkey instead. However, the old monkey needs to trace the whereabouts of the Great Freedom Celestial Demon. Within Kunlun Mountain, only you two have refined the Primordial Spirit, and only you two can refine the Three Lights Divine Water," the Queen Mother of the West explained.

Zhang Chen was startled upon receiving the Golden Page, then his eyes brightened. He quietly bowed and said: "I shall obey the Lady’s command."

The Queen Mother of the West nodded satisfactorily and then took out a scroll from her sleeve. With a flick of her finger, the scroll landed in front of Zhang Chen: "You must construct according to this album and complete within a millennium, with no mistakes."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen was startled; was he to construct another building?

But yet dared not ask more questions, only hurriedly took the scroll in his hand. The scroll was very thick, folded up to ten centimeters, with a workload far beyond that of the altar back then.

"I will certainly strive to complete the task." Zhang Chen respectfully performed a bow, thus accepting the Queen Mother of the West’s decree.

The Queen Mother of the West, seeing this, nodded in satisfaction, and once more took out an imperial decree from her sleeve, handing it to Zhang Chen: "With this decree, you may freely enter and exit the Peach Garden. I hope that the Peach Tree will once more flourish under your care."

Upon receiving the decree, Zhang Chen was gestured by the Queen Mother of the West to leave, after which he dutifully bowed and retreated.

Returning to Kunlun Mountain, the Queen Mother of the West convened a group, gave a series of instructions, then went into seclusion and fell into a slumber to recover her injuries.

As Zhang Chen returned to the Alchemy Room, he found Lady Biyun already gone, possibly dispatched by the Queen Mother of the West for a task.

First opening the Primordial Spirit Secret Technique, Zhang Chen examined it carefully. After an hour, with some thoughts, he closed the Golden Page, revealing a hint of surprise in his eyes: "The Cultivation Technique passed down by the Queen Mother of the West is indeed profound, this Primordial Spirit Technique directly points to the Golden Immortal realm. Alas, I dare not cultivate, for if I breakthrough to the Golden Immortal realm and return to the real world, I am afraid I will face dire consequences, encountering the same fate as the Queen Mother of the West."

Upon spreading out the blueprint given by the Queen Mother of the West, Zhang Chen studied it for a long time before furrowing his brows: "Feng Shui Grand Array?"

"Such an expansive Feng Shui Grand Array, is it to once again harness the Dragon Vein of Kunlun Mountain? A portion of the Dragon Vein Qi of Kunlun Mountain has already been extracted by the Queen Mother of the West, and now she still won’t let go of this Dragon Vein, wanting to further utilize the remaining part?" Zhang Chen’s eyes revealed a touch of surprise and bewilderment.

The Queen Mother of the West seems to be relentless with the Dragon Vein of Kunlun Mountain.

Yet, the Dragon Vein of West Kunlun is vast and boundless; it can still withstand it.