The Jade Emperor and Shen Gongbao also arrived near Doushuai Palace, ready to watch the excitement.
"Shen Gongbao, you have to admit, the Queen Mother of the West is truly powerful now. I have cultivated for so many years, yet I still haven't reached her level." The Jade Emperor looked toward Doushuai Palace and spoke with some disappointment.
"Your Majesty need not worry. As long as you cultivate steadily, you will reach it eventually," Shen Gongbao said from the side.
"As long as you find an opportunity suited to you, you will succeed."
The Jade Emperor said nothing more. He did not wish to discuss the matter any further.
Outside the South Heaven Gate, Uchiha Shin waited quietly. He was not particularly worried about what was happening inside. The Queen Mother of the West and Taishang Laojun certainly would not fight to the death; he simply did not know how they would settle things in the end.
Inside Doushuai Palace, the Queen Mother of the West had already shattered the formation. Kinkaku crashed heavily to the ground, badly injured.
The Queen Mother of the West paid Kinkaku no heed and charged into the building, smashing the door apart in an instant.
Just as she was about to enter, she saw Taishang Laojun standing before her, calmly watching her.
The Queen Mother of the West paused in surprise and stopped.
After all, Taishang Laojun had been the leader of the Three Realms for so many years. His standing in everyone's hearts remained high, and upon seeing him, the Queen Mother of the West was still somewhat wary.
"Queen Mother of the West, what brings you here?" Taishang Laojun asked.
The Queen Mother of the West glanced inside the room. "Where is Xiu Xiu?"
"Xiu Xiu? What Xiu Xiu?" Taishang Laojun looked