The Primordial Era: Starting with Becoming a Disciple of the Queen Mother of the West

Chapter 104 The Palace of the Sun God

On this day, the Qinghei Mountain was filled with spiritual energy, and the two energies of water and fire interacted and blended, showing signs of balance.

Xuan Yao was sitting quietly under the Enlightenment Tea Tree when he suddenly saw a golden light descend from the heavens.

The golden light passed through the Heavenly Gang Life-Destroying Array without disturbing the array's restrictions. It simply condensed in front of the white jade platform, transforming into a green jade talisman that hung in mid-air.

Xuan Yao opened his eyes, a flash of light appearing in his dark golden tiger eyes, indicating that it was a decree from his master, the Queen Mother of the West.

He raised his hand to receive the talisman, and after a brief sensing, he realized it was indeed about attending the Heavenly Wedding Banquet at the Demon Court.

Xuan Yao immediately got up and changed into a newly made dark-colored Taoist robe.

This robe is made of ice silkworm silk and incorporates the earth-evil energy of the Nine Netherworld, making it impervious to water and fire, and unaffected by heat or cold.

The cloak, with its understated dark luster, made Xuan Yao appear less ferocious than his former demonic form, and more composed and dignified like a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

After getting ready, Xuan Yao rode a cloud of auspicious fortune and left Qinghei Mountain, heading straight for the inner mountain of Xikunlun.

Before long, auspicious clouds descended upon the fairyland of Yaochi.

Xuan Yao entered the main hall and saw that three people were already waiting inside.

The Queen Mother of the West sat serenely atop auspicious nine-colored clouds, her body radiating a clear, watery light, her aura lofty and profound, beyond the comprehension of ordinary immortals.

Standing on the left is the eldest sister, the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden.

Today, she was not wearing ordinary fairy clothes, but instead wearing a set of black battle armor. The armor plates had hidden patterns of weapons and battle formations flowing on them. She was heroic and imposing, yet she kept her killing intent extremely well contained.

On the right is Su Nu.

She was dressed in plain white clothes, as cool and aloof as the moon, holding a white jade whisk in her hand, her expression serene and untouched by worldly dust.

Xuan Yao stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

The Queen Mother of the West nodded slightly, seeing that his aura was harmonious and his foundation in Taiyi Dao was already solid, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.

"The time has come; follow me to the banquet."

As soon as she finished speaking, the Queen Mother of the West flicked her sleeves, and a vast and pure aura swept up Xuan Yao and her two senior sisters.

The four people merged into one, transforming into a dazzling golden rainbow that soared straight into the heavens.

High above, the wind howled like knives, and thunder and fire mingled.

If an ordinary Golden Immortal were to enter this place without the protection of a spiritual treasure, their protective immortal light would be blown away by the gale within moments, damaging their primordial spirit and physical body.

However, such danger was nothing more than a gentle breeze in front of the Queen Mother of the West.

The golden rainbow passed through layers of fierce winds, thunder, and fire, its momentum undiminished, heading straight towards the outer reaches of the thirty-third heaven.

Xuan Yao, amidst the escaping light, quietly activated his Purple Mansion Dharma Eye, surveying all directions.

He has now attained the Taiyi realm, and his understanding and perspective are vastly different from before. With his Dharma Eye, he sees that each heavenly realm has a different atmosphere.

In the lower celestial realm, clouds surged and thunder roared, with many strange beasts of wind and thunder appearing within.

As the pure energy of the middle heavens gradually increased, one could vaguely see primordial immortals practicing their breathing exercises deep within the clouds.

The higher you go, the denser the pure air of heaven and earth becomes, and the brighter the starlight falling from the void becomes.

As the golden rainbow pierced through the thirty-third heaven, the scenery before them suddenly opened up.

A vast celestial realm stretched out in the void, seemingly formed from the radiance of ancient stars.

Countless magnificent palaces float among them, their foundations forged from star cores, and their bodies shimmer with starlight.

Between the pavilions, there are also starlight rainbow bridges connecting them, which, when viewed from afar, resemble a starry fairyland.

In the center of this celestial realm, a magnificent divine palace rises from the ground.

The entire palace was cast from the gold of the sun god, its golden light shining so brightly that it illuminated the surrounding void as if it were daytime.

Above the palace roof, the phantom image of the stars in the sky hangs high, with countless beams of starlight descending from the phantom image, enveloping the entire palace in starlight.

This place is the newly established main hall of the Demon Court.

The Temple of the Sun God.

At this moment, auspicious clouds filled the sky before the divine palace, and thousands of auspicious wisps of air emanated from it.

The auras of various primordial beings rose and fell in response to each other in the void. Although no one deliberately displayed their supernatural powers, there was a magnificent scene of ten thousand immortals paying homage.

The Queen Mother of the West activated her escape technique and landed on the white jade plaza in front of the divine palace with three disciples.

Demon generals had already stepped forward to greet them, showing great respect, and led the group inside.

Xuan Yao followed his master into the main hall. With a slight sweep of his light, he took in the layout of the hall.

At the head of the main hall, the Three Pure Ones had already taken their seats.

Taiqing Laozi closed his eyes and lowered his head, his whole body was in a state of non-action and tranquility, as if he had become one with heaven and earth.

The Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerable sat regally on a jade platform, surrounded by Jade Pure Immortal Light, exuding majesty that made people dare not look directly at him.

The leader of the Shangqing Tongtian Sect sat more casually, his brows furrowed with a hidden sword intent; though his sword was not yet drawn, it already instilled a sense of awe in those around him.

On the other side, Nuwa and Fuxi sit side by side.

The energy of creation and the rhythm of the Eight Trigrams intertwine and flow, revealing profound mystery within its purity.

Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun Laozu sat side by side, one with a profound and weighty aura like the earth bearing all things, the other with a free and easy spirit like clouds unfurling.

The Western Amitabha and Cundi sit on lotus thrones, their faces showing signs of suffering. Although their bodies do not radiate Buddha light, they already exude a sense of tranquility and purity.

The Queen Mother of the West was the head of the female immortals personally appointed by the Daoist patriarch Hongjun, and her position was highly respected.

Even though the hall was filled with powerful Daoist masters and quasi-saints, the demon officials still respectfully escorted her to a high position in the front row, next to Nuwa, Fuxi, and others.

Xuan Yao, Jiu Tian Xuan Nu, and Su Nu, who were serving their master, were also given seats in the foreground and were arranged to sit next to the jade table behind the Queen Mother of the West.

The view here is excellent; one can take in the grandeur of the Palace of the Sun.

Xuan Yao sat down on the futon, a sense of emotion welling up in his heart.

In the past, when the Queen Mother of the West preached the Great Dao at Yaochi, he was just a black tiger that had just gained sentience. He could only lie at the bottom of the white jade steps, listening to that faint sound of the Dao with trepidation.

Now, hundreds of thousands of years have passed, and he has attained the Taiyi Dao Fruit, enabling him to accompany his master to such top-level events in the primordial world, sitting behind many immortals.

To say that such an opportunity was entirely due to one's own abilities would be self-deception.

Xuan Yao knew in his heart that he was able to sit here today mostly because of Xi Kunlun's influence and the prestige of his master, the Queen Mother of the West.

Without this identity, with his cultivation at the early stage of Taiyi, he might not even have the qualification to attend the ceremony in the Sun God Palace, which is filled with powerful beings.

Thinking of this, he quietly suppressed the slight sense of pride that arose in his heart due to breaking through the realm, and his expression became more and more composed, not daring to show the slightest arrogance.

Before long, bells and drums sounded in unison, and celestial music drifted in from outside the hall, its clear and melodious sound lingering around the beams.

The grand wedding banquet has officially begun.

Inside the Sun God Palace, demon generals clad in starlight armor patrolled back and forth.

A procession of beautiful demon fairies, carrying jade platters, entered the palace on cloud light, offering celestial wines and spiritual fruits in turn.

The jade plate contains a nectar brewed from the essence of the stars.

The wine fell into the jade cup, shimmering with starlight, and exuded a unique and refreshing fragrance that instantly cleansed the mind.

There is also the Golden Crow Spirit Fruit, which grows on the divine tree of the Sun Star. Its peel is reddish-gold and contains pure innate fire element vitality.

Such celestial treasures are beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators to consume; even just smelling them is enough to save them a hundred years of arduous cultivation.

During the banquet, the dignitaries from all sides toasted each other, and the atmosphere in the hall gradually became lively.

Xuan Yao sat in the back seat and saw his master talking quietly with the Goddess Nuwa. He then picked up his jade cup and began to exchange pleasantries with the demon star gods nearby.

Sitting to his left was a Sun God wearing a crimson star robe.

On the right are several star deities from the Ziwei Enclosure.

Seeing that Xuan Yao was a disciple of the Queen Mother of the West and had already achieved the Taiyi Golden Immortal status, the group naturally dared not be negligent and spoke to him with great courtesy.

Xuan Yao was always prudent in his actions. After a few cups of Starry Wine, he followed the conversation and steered the topic to the current situation of the Demon Court.

That day, the Star Lord drank a few more cups of wine, his face flushed, and he spoke with a hint of self-satisfaction.

He said that since Di Jun and Donghuang Taiyi established the name of the Demon Court and used the Zhou Tian Star Array as the foundation to govern the stars, many ancient scattered demons in the prehistoric world have submitted to him.

Now, the Demon Court has a large army and many generals, and its power is growing day by day, already subtly overshadowing the Purple Mansion Continent of the East Sea.

Xuan Yao nodded with a smile, praising the magnificent scale of the Demon Court. Then, he casually changed the subject, seemingly asking about the movements of several ancient demons.

Upon hearing this, the Ziwei Star Lords exchanged glances and lowered their voices.

One of the star lords sighed, "The Demon Court may seem to be thriving and flourishing now, but in reality, it is not without its hidden dangers."

Although Emperor Jun is a man of great talent and ambition, and Emperor Donghuang has the Chaos Bell to suppress the destiny, the old-fashioned great demons such as the Kunpeng Ancestor of the Northern Underworld and Feilian of the Western Wilderness are still in a wait-and-see state.

These ancient demons each occupy a region, commanding countless demon followers. If they cannot be truly won over, the Demon Court cannot be considered to have unified the demon race.

Xuan Yao heard this, but his face still wore a gentle smile as he toasted and socialized with the star officials and lords.

He didn't talk much, mostly just listened, but he remembered every little word he heard.

The Demon Court commands all the stars, and the Zhou Tian Star Array has already taken shape, its power growing stronger day by day.

The greater their influence, the more difficult it is to avoid internal power struggles.

A being like Kunpeng, born at the dawn of creation, is accustomed to being arrogant and unruly; how could he easily submit to anyone?

To onlookers, these words were nothing more than idle chatter at a banquet.

However, when it reached Xuan Yao's ears, it aligned perfectly with the primordial trends he knew, becoming clues for him to observe the situation and avoid calamities in the future.