Lord Laozi usually kept a low profile, so there were not many Immortals and Gods he knew well.
He rarely showed himself, and his mount, the Azure Bull, likewise seldom appeared before the gods.
Thus, although Sun Wukong had already described the Horned Azure Ox's appearance clearly, they still did not know the Azure Bull demon's origins. Only a few people, including Zhao Gongming and Xuan Du, had guessed where the demon came from.
However, the two of them naturally understood that the Azure Bull had not appeared there for no reason, so they would not speak carelessly. They had their suspicions, and naturally would not utter a single word about what should not be said.
Just as now, although they had already guessed the One-Horned Rhinoceros Great King's origins, no one told Sun Wukong who he was.
"Since that demon is so formidable, which of you, my esteemed ministers, is willing to make the trip and deal with him?"
The Queen Mother spoke, but no one paid her any heed.
The Immortals and Gods from the Three Sects did not care about pleasing her, while those who had submitted to Haotian were intimidated by Sun Wukong's description. They did not believe themselves necessarily capable of defeating the demon, so they did not dare go.
For a time, though the Heavenly Court was filled with gods, all remained silent.
Unable to save face, the Queen Mother snapped in humiliation, "Could it be that among all the Immortals and Gods in Heaven, there is not one who can contend with that demon?"
After all, she had overseen the affairs of the Heavenly Court for only a short time. Unlike Haotian, who had long endured such indignities, she was exceptionally enraged by the gods' disregard.
Yet no matter how furious she was,