Queen Mother of the West Ascends to Heaven

After thinking it over.

Just as Xuandu was excitedly preparing to descend the mountain, Taiqing called him back and bestowed the Taiji Diagram upon him, telling him to carry it for protection!

Taiqing secretly thought:

Wu Tian may be greedy for treasures... but he wouldn't go so far as to snatch the Taiji Diagram from Xuandu, would he?

Xuandu did not think much of it.

After putting away the Taiji Diagram, he respectfully bowed to Taiqing.

"Thank you, Master!"

No matter what...

Taiqing, as his master, had treated him exceedingly well. Xuandu held him in the highest respect, and seeing Taiqing worry about his safety moved him deeply.

Now, over on Queen Mother of the West's side.

When Wu Tian and the others finalized their discussion, the Heavenly Dao sensed it. Heavenly Court Fortune naturally descended, and Queen Mother of the West immediately understood:

Her ascension to Heaven had been decided!

When Kong Xuan arrived, Queen Mother of the West rose directly from her jade bed. With a wave of her hand, she brought Kong Xuan before her and hurriedly asked:

"Kong Xuan, where is your master?"

The two had long been acquainted. Even Kong Xuan's apprenticeship under Wu Tian had been arranged through Queen Mother of the West, so she was quite casual with him.

Yet Kong Xuan still respectfully bowed!

He was even more solemn than before...

Only after bowing did Kong Xuan say:

"Master has gone to the Human Clan with Great Immortal Zhenyuan. He specifically instructed me to come and escort the Golden Mother to Heaven!"

Queen Mother of the West gave a faint, disappointed snort.

But she had long grown accustomed to Wu Tian's behavior. She was not particularly angered by it, and Kong Xuan's arrival was good enough!

She then asked curiously:

"How did