Was it the Spirit Vine?
The Queen Mother of the West was a Quasi-Saint herself and knew all too well how arduous every step was. Naturally, she knew it was impossible. After all, even she had been shaken by the Dao Arts that mysterious master had created.
Such supreme Dao Arts could never have been created without boundless, terrifying insight into the Great Dao and an accumulation of understanding of the ways of heaven and earth. Even if someone could do it, perhaps only a peak Quasi-Saint who had existed before the World-Opening, or a Saint, would be capable.
"Where is Chang'e? Have her visit Flower-Fruit Mountain and look into it."
"Also, send some more people to investigate."
The Queen Mother of the West gave her orders.
The Nine-Heavenly Maiden said, "Chang'e has been in secluded cultivation lately!"
The Queen Mother of the West's eyes narrowed slightly.
Chang'e, in secluded cultivation?
She had not misheard.
"I heard she gained some insight and made a breakthrough. That is good news for you, Your Majesty!"
The Nine-Heavenly Maiden smiled as she spoke.
Chang'e's breakthrough was a good thing. After all, it strengthened the Queen Mother of the West's forces.
What made the Queen Mother of the West suspicious, however, was the timing. Chang'e had not broken through earlier or later, but precisely during the period when she had been sent to the lower realm to deal with the Spirit Vine. It reminded her of the Six-Eared Macaque and the other demon kings. Could this also have something to do with the Spirit Vine Master?
Still!
Without investigating the matter thoroughly, she could not draw any conclusions. She merely smiled faintly and said, "Though she already possesses the Taiyin Immortal Physique, her origin is ultimately lacking. Even a little progress would be quite