Dao Ancestor Hongjun's method of severing the Three Corpses to achieve the Dao was only accomplished by himself.
"The Pangu Body Refining Technique and the Divine Demon World-Suppressing Method both have their advantages. If I combine these two cultivation methods, it should make me even more powerful," Wu Feng said softly. "As for the resources needed..."
At this moment, Wu Feng smiled.
With the General Store, Wu Feng had no worries about resources.
Not to mention, if his customers obtained resources, he would also receive them, and even with an amplification.
Therefore, the most important thing for him was to increase the number of customers at the General Store.
Deep within the Heavenly Court.
This was the palace where Dou Mu Yuan Jun, the leader of the stars, resided.
As the first on the List of Deities, Dou Mu Yuan Jun, also known as Holy Mother Jin Ling, her status was second only to Haotian and the Six Imperial Lords.
Within the Heavenly Court, no one had the authority to command her.
As a direct disciple of Master of the Heavens, Holy Mother Jin Ling was once a very proud being.
However, during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, the Intercepting Sect failed, and she became a member of the List of Deities.
This left Holy Mother Jin Ling with no reason to be proud.
She only needed to remain peacefully in the Heavenly Court.
Therefore, many people knew of Dou Mu Yuan Jun, but very few had actually seen her.
Even at Queen Mother's Peach Banquet, Dou Mu Yuan Jun would not attend.
"Listen carefully, especially you, Bixiao. She is a direct disciple of the Sect Master," Zhao Gongming warned again.
Although he had said this many times before, Zhao Gongming was still somewhat worried.
"Don't worry, brother. Do you underestimate me that much?" Bixiao complained. "I've always admired the Holy Mother. How could I possibly provoke her?"
"Good, then that's fine." Zhao Gongming continued to fly with the Three Xiaos, and they landed at that palace.
"This is Zhao Gongming of the Intercepting Sect, accompanied by my three sisters, here to pay our respects to the Holy Mother."
Zhao Gongming announced loudly.
Chapter 54: A Power Comparable to the Dao Ancestor?
"Come in..."
A faint voice echoed from within.
"Thank you, Holy Mother." Zhao Gongming waved to the Three Xiaos. "Let's go together."
Led by Zhao Gongming, the three of them entered the palace.
As for whether someone could sneak in without an escort, that was overthinking it.
Such a person would never exist in the Heavenly Court.
Even Tian Peng would be the same in this situation.
Grand Master Xuandu's residence was usually empty, as Grand Master Xuandu rarely stayed there.
However, Holy Mother Jin Ling's residence was occupied most of the time.
The two were completely opposite.
Exiting the building, Zhao Gongming walked in a certain direction, as he could sense where Holy Mother Jin Ling was.
Soon, Zhao Gongming and the others stopped in a courtyard filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.
A woman in magnificent attire was bending over, holding a spiritual artifact in her hand, trimming the flowers and plants in the yard.
"Greetings, Holy Mother." Zhao Gongming looked at the woman and signaled the Three Xiaos to bow with him.
"Mmm..." Holy Mother Jin Ling straightened up and looked up, her autumn-water eyes gazing at Zhao Gongming and the others. "It's been a long time since I've heard the name of the Intercepting Sect. Zhao Gongming, it's been a while."
"The Holy Mother still remembers Gongming; Gongming is extremely honored," Zhao Gongming said repeatedly.
After all, the former outer sect's top disciple and the direct disciple of Master of the Heavens were different.
Even though Holy Mother Jin Ling, like himself, had been killed and become a member of the List of Deities, it was still the case.
"Zhao Gongming, you must have an important matter to seek me out this time," Holy Mother Jin Ling said slowly.
"The Holy Mother is correct," Zhao Gongming nodded. "This matter concerns the Intercepting Sect, and it also concerns you, Holy Mother."
"It concerns the Intercepting Sect, and it concerns me as well." Holy Mother Jin Ling was slightly taken aback. "Gongming, you must understand that after the Investiture of the Gods, the Intercepting Sect has ceased to exist in name. Even my teacher, Master of the Heavens, has to admit this."
The Investiture of the Gods Calamity failed. No matter how angry Master of the Heavens was at the time, he couldn't change the outcome.
It was Yuanshi Tianzun and the others who had won.
Afterward, Master of the Heavens was taken away by Dao Ancestor Hongjun. As time passed, Master of the Heavens also understood this.
Although he was very displeased with the Western Sect and the Heavenly Origin Sect, what could he do? It was impossible for him to intervene personally.
This was a warning from Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
Naturally, there's another point: as a Saint, Master of the Heavens wouldn't personally bully juniors.
"Holy Mother, these are my sisters. Please take a look." Zhao Gongming didn't say much, shifting his body slightly to reveal the Three Xiaos in front of Holy Mother Jin Ling.
Because the Three Xiaos were juniors, merely beings at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level.
Holy Mother Jin Ling didn't focus her gaze on them, but rather on Zhao Gongming.
Zhao Gongming was someone who could be considered her equal.
"Your sisters, the Three Xiaos, is that right?" Holy Mother Jin Ling smiled, looking at the trio.
Holy Mother Jin Ling was also aware of the Three Xiaos.
After all, during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, the Three Xiaos had certainly shone brightly.
With the Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, they had severed the top three flowers of the Twelve Golden Immortals. That was a great achievement back then.
Seeing Yunxiao, Holy Mother Jin Ling's expression didn't change. However, when she looked at Qiongxiao and Bixiao, her expression finally shifted.
Because she could tell.
Qiongxiao and Bixiao no longer bore the aura of the List of Deities. Their physical bodies were visibly real, not bodies formed by the List of Deities.
"Could it be..." Holy Mother Jin Ling's eyes widened, "Qiongxiao and Bixiao have escaped the List of Deities."
Holy Mother Jin Ling reached this conclusion.
Back in the depths of the Heavenly Court, Holy Mother Jin Ling had also sensed the anomaly with the List of Deities, as well as the reactions to the heavenly calamity.
At that time, Holy Mother Jin Ling believed the heavenly calamity was due to other reasons and could not possibly be because of the List of Deities.
But looking at it now, things were beyond ordinary imagination. That heavenly calamity might indeed have been caused by the List of Deities.
As for why that was the case.
Seeing Bixiao and the others now, Holy Mother Jin Ling drew her conclusion.
Escaping the List of Deities had angered heaven and earth.
"Yes, Holy Mother. Bixiao and Qiongxiao have escaped the List of Deities and regained their freedom," Zhao Gongming said. "I came this time specifically to discuss this matter."
"This..." Holy Mother Jin Ling's mouth fell open. "This is truly a monumental event. How did Bixiao and the others escape?"
"Because we encountered a Senior, someone whose strength might surpass that of a Saint," Zhao Gongming said.
Zhao Gongming didn't know the exact extent of Wu Feng's strength.
But it was likely stronger than a Saint's.
After all, even a Saint couldn't allow them to escape the List of Deities so casually.
"Surpassing a Saint?" Holy Mother Jin Ling's eyes flickered. "In the Primordial World, has a powerhouse emerged who can rival the Dao Ancestor?"
"I don't know," Zhao Gongming shook his head.
"Gongming, tell me properly," Holy Mother Jin Ling asked urgently.
"Alright, Holy Mother. Originally, I intended to tell you about this matter as well," Zhao Gongming said with a smile.
Then, Zhao Gongming recounted the events at the General Store one by one. He spoke of encountering a Senior inside, of the Investiture of the Gods Edict, and even of the Innate Supreme Treasure Chaos Bell, and the Chaos Supreme Treasure Pangu Axe.
A moment later, after listening to Zhao Gongming's account, Holy Mother Jin Ling was still somewhat dazed.
"Let's set aside the Chaos Bell for now, but the Pangu Axe... that is truly too incredible," Holy Mother Jin Ling said softly. "However, Gongming, you coming here to tell me this probably has another reason, doesn't it?"
"Holy Mother guesses correctly," Zhao Gongming said with a simple smile. "My sisters, the Three Xiaos, and I don't have many Spiritual Treasures left, so we don't have enough Exchange Points to buy the Investiture of the Gods Edict. That's why I've come to find you."
"Rest assured, I will redeem the Investiture of the Gods Edict and give it to you, as long as the General Store you mentioned truly exists," Holy Mother Jin Ling said solemnly.
"Holy Mother, please rest assured. Qiongxiao and Bixiao are also here, so this cannot be faked," Zhao Gongming said with a smile.
"That's true." Holy Mother Jin Ling smiled.
This point could not be faked.
"Gongming, speaking of which, I will need at least thirty thousand Exchange Points for this," Holy Mother Jin Ling hesitated. "I don't have that many treasures on hand."