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Western Queen Mother then said to Chen Xuan, "Eastern Duke has repeatedly sent people to West Kunlun, intending to become Dao companions with me. But I refused him every time.
Although I understand the principle that a lone yang cannot arise and solitary yin cannot endure, I truly do not believe I have the ability to lead the Ten Thousand Female Immortals of the prehistoric world."
Chen Xuan smiled and nodded. "Sister Western Queen Mother made the right decision. If it is something you do not wish to do, why worry about what others think?"
Western Queen Mother nodded, then asked Chen Xuan, "By the way, little brother, you seem quite interested in my Yellow Center Plum Tree. In that case, your sister is willing to part with it and give it to you."
A bright smile appeared on Chen Xuan's face. "Sister Western Queen Mother, although I do not understand those grand principles, nor do I understand why those mighty figures would fight until their heads bled over an empty reputation.
I only know that if it is something I am willing to do, I will devote myself to it wholeheartedly. But if someone insists on forcing me to do something I do not wish to do, then do not blame me for merely going through the motions."
After hearing this, Western Queen Mother could not help but smile. "Thank you, little brother. I know what I should do now."
"Sister Western Queen Mother, there is no need to thank me. I did not say anything. I merely expressed my own position." Chen Xuan once again put on that harmless smile.
Western Queen Mother nodded and casually waved her hand toward the Yellow Center Plum Tree.
The Yellow Center Plum Tree, which stood more than ten zhang tall, instantly began to shrink until it was no larger than a palm.
"Your sister keeps her word. Since I promised to give this Yellow Center Plum Tree to you, little brother, I certainly will not go back on my word."
Chen Xuan did not stand on ceremony. He reached out and accepted the Yellow Center Plum Tree. "Thank you, Sister Western Queen Mother. I will certainly nurture this Yellow Center Plum Tree until it grows even more lush."
Western Queen Mother nodded and invited Chen Xuan to tour her Dao Field.
Western Queen Mother's Dao Field had been built around this Yellow Center Plum Tree. The tree stood in the garden of her Dao Field.
Thus, after walking only a short distance, Chen Xuan followed Western Queen Mother into the main hall.
At that moment, quite a few immortal maidens sat in small groups throughout the hall, each occupied with her own affairs.
When they saw Western Queen Mother enter, they all rose and bowed to her.
At that moment, Chen Xuan's gaze fell upon one of the immortal maidens.
He immediately asked Western Queen Mother, "Sister Western Queen Mother, may I ask what that immortal maiden is called?"
Western Queen Mother looked in the direction Chen Xuan pointed and could not help revealing a knowing smile.
"What is it? Don't tell me you saw how pretty she is and started getting ideas?"
"No matter how beautiful she is, how could she compare to Sister Western Queen Mother? If I were to get ideas, I should first get ideas about Sister Western Queen Mother."
Chen Xuan spoke with complete solemnity, making Western Queen Mother blush shyly. In the end, she shot him a fierce glare.
"Her name is Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman. She attained the Dao after taking form from Nine Heavens Mysterious Yin Qi. She has only recently taken form, and her cultivation is merely at the Celestial Immortal realm.
If you are lacking a maidservant by your side, little brother, your sister can help you out. I can have her follow you from now on."
Upon hearing that she was Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman, Chen Xuan finally understood why he had felt something unusual about her.
Who was Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman? She was the great contributor who would one day help Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan subdue Chi You.
Later generations of the human race would call her the Earth Mother Goddess. Even though she had only just taken form and attained the Dao, she still carried a trace of fortune upon her.
That was why, among all the immortal maidens in the hall, only Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman had drawn Chen Xuan's attention.
The Purple Cloud Palace had yet to hold its third lecture, and no Saint had yet appeared between Heaven and Earth. Therefore, fortune was not yet considered so important.
But Chen Xuan was different. He was doing everything he could to seize more fortune for his master's lineage, so how could he let such a good opportunity slip away?
He immediately said to Western Queen Mother, "Since Sister Western Queen Mother is being so generous, then this little brother shall not stand on ceremony."
The moment Chen Xuan said this, a trace of loneliness appeared on Western Queen Mother's face.
Though it vanished in an instant, it still did not escape Chen Xuan's eyes.
Before long, Western Queen Mother summoned Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman to her side and said, "Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman, today you have received a great stroke of fortune.
The Profound School Third Generation Head Disciple has taken a liking to you. Follow him well from now on, and your future achievements will surely be extraordinary."
Chen Xuan hurriedly said, "Sister Western Queen Mother, do not speak nonsense. I saw that she has an affinity with my master, so I intend to bring her back to Kunlun Mountain and have her take my master as her teacher.
Sister Western Queen Mother, please do not misunderstand. This little brother is not some womanizer."
When Western Queen Mother heard Chen Xuan's words, a trace of joy unexpectedly rose in her heart.
In the end, she shot Chen Xuan a fierce glare. "Whether that is true can only be seen in the future. Who can say for certain now?"
Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman was utterly bewildered by Chen Xuan and Western Queen Mother, looking at them both with confusion written all over her face.
Chen Xuan offered no explanation. Instead, he directly said to Western Queen Mother.
"This little brother still has matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave of Sister Western Queen Mother. When the Purple Cloud Palace holds its third lecture, we can speak of our parting then."
After speaking, he cupped his hands and bowed to Western Queen Mother. Then, taking Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman with him, he left Western Queen Mother's Dao Field and headed directly toward Kunlun Mountain.
Kunlun Mountain was not far from West Kunlun. After nearly two months of travel, Chen Xuan arrived at the foot of Kunlun Mountain.
Yet Chen Xuan was shocked by the sight before him. The once tranquil Kunlun Mountain had now become rather bustling.
A bad feeling immediately arose in Chen Xuan's mind. Without another word, he led Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman up Kunlun Mountain.
As they proceeded, someone suddenly leaped out and directly blocked Chen Xuan and Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman.
"Stop! Do you know where this is? Is this a place you can simply barge into?"
A Daoist with snow-white hair and blood-red eyes appeared before Chen Xuan and Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman.
Chen Xuan sized up the Daoist and discovered that the aura of the Supreme Purity Immortal Technique emanated from him.
There was no need to ask. This person was undoubtedly a disciple taken in by his master, Tongtian.
This also meant that Chen Xuan's fears had truly come to pass, making him even more anxious.
How could he spare the effort to argue with the Daoist blocking his path? With a wave of his hand, he sent the man flying.
Then he took Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman by the hand and continued up Kunlun Mountain, paying no attention to the Daoist who had fallen several zhang away.
Naturally, the Daoist was unwilling to accept this, but he knew he was no match for Chen Xuan.
He did not dare rush forward to cause trouble again. Instead, he used an escape technique and flew directly toward Kunlun Mountain.
Chen Xuan had chosen to climb the mountain on foot, so naturally he was slower than the Daoist's escape technique.
By the time Chen Xuan reached the mountainside, he could clearly see dozens of people waiting there.
Every one of them wore an arrogant expression, their faces filled with defiance and resentment.
It was as though Heaven ranked first, Earth ranked second, and if they were not third, then they had to be fourth.
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