These immortals and gods were clearly attracted by the sound of the bell, but it is unknown where they are going.
No matter where they go, Fang Xiu intends to follow and see.
The purpose was twofold: first, to ascertain the purpose of the Kunlun Mirror; and second, to examine the power of the ancient immortals and gods.
In the Nine Provinces today, the most powerful beings are True Gods, but the oppressive aura of these immortals and gods before him has already surpassed the limits of True Gods, reaching another level. This realm beyond True Gods is something he absolutely must learn about.
The Heavenly Court was vast and boundless, filled with ethereal immortal energy, and none of the powerful immortals paid any attention to Fang Xiu, who had followed them.
His demigod status was no secret to these immortals and gods. In their eyes, Fang Xiu was probably like a child running around in the street, sneaking off from his elders. They would glance at him and then ignore him.
It was thanks to his attainment of the True Self Law, becoming flawless and consistent both internally and externally, that he did not expose his demonic power. Otherwise, he would have been easily vanquished by some immortal or deity.
Gradually, more and more immortals and gods appeared, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of ten thousand immortals paying homage.
Fang Xiu also noticed the destination of these immortals and gods: a celestial palace hidden among the towering peaks of the sacred mountains. The palace stood atop the highest peak, its entire structure seemingly crafted from immortal divine metal. Under the sunlight, it radiated countless rays of light, exuding an overwhelming aura that inspired awe.
What a magnificent celestial palace on the summit!
Even he couldn't help but glance at it, wondering whose abode this was.
Could it be the Jade Emperor?
Just as he was about to go forward to investigate, a beam of divine light flashed before his eyes as he approached the sacred mountain where the celestial palace was located.
Suddenly, a child with rosy lips and white teeth, wearing two topknots and dressed in a white robe appeared out of thin air and blocked the way.
The boy crossed his arms over his chest, with a whisk almost as tall as himself tucked under his armpits. He glanced at Fang Xiu with downcast eyes and then let out an impatient snort.
"Where did this wild god come from? This is no place for you to come! Go away, get out of here!"
The brat's face and his impatient tone made anyone want to tear his mouth apart.
Fang Xiu glanced at the boy and thought to himself, "Finally, I've met someone weaker than Yama."
Having seen so many powerful immortals and gods before, he almost thought that everyone here was stronger than Yama.
Although the boy looks young, he is a true demigod and appears to be a gatekeeper in this palace.
Why can't I go in?
The boy grew even more impatient: "Why? Today is the day the Queen Mother of the West celebrates her birthday with the Peach Banquet. Who are you? What is your official rank? Do you have an invitation? Who are your teachers?"
Fang Xiu's eyes flickered slightly. The Peach Banquet?
Today is the legendary Peach Banquet! What is the Kunlun Mirror doing bringing me here?
Wait a minute, the owner of the Kunlun Mirror seems to be the Queen Mother of the West.
Could there be some connection between them?
At this moment, he finally understood why any god he encountered was more powerful than Yama, because these were all immortals and gods who had come to participate in the Peach Banquet.
In ancient mythology, the gods who could attend the Peach Banquet were all prominent and well-known figures. In ancient times, even a figure like Yama, the King of Hell, didn't even have the right to sit at the table, let alone enter.
It turns out that it wasn't that there were no weak gods in Heaven, but rather that today was the day for the powerful gods to gather.
Seeing that Fang Xiu didn't answer for a long time, the boy completely lost his patience: "I've seen plenty of wild gods like you. You think you can sneak over here and smell the fragrance of the peaches? No way! Get out of here."
What are the qualifications for participating in the Peach Banquet?
Upon hearing this, the boy immediately laughed: "You're so tactless, are you trying to force me to kick you out?"
Fang Xiu remained calm and asked, "How can you be so sure I'm not qualified to participate in the Peach Banquet?"
"Very well, I'm all ears. May I ask what rank of deity you are? Just so you know, only deities of the sixth rank or higher are allowed to enter the Queen Mother's Peach Banquet."
True God?
Upon hearing this unfamiliar term, Fang Xiu's heart stirred slightly. Could it be that the True God is a realm above the Realm of True God?
What is a true god?
The boy's eyes widened immediately: "You don't even know what a true god is?"
He looked Fang Xiu up and down, circled him once, and finally concluded: "You wouldn't happen to be like that Monkey King who was in charge of keeping horses, coming from the mortal realm, would you?"
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiu gained another crucial piece of information: the fact that this boy dared to address Sun Wukong as Bi Ma Wen (弼马温) indicated that Sun Wukong had not yet wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace; otherwise, the boy would certainly have addressed him as "Great Sage Grandfather."
"That's right, I come from the human realm."
He was telling the truth; the Xia Kingdom is the future human realm.
The boy slapped his forehead, annoyed, and said, "I should have guessed it sooner. As soon as I saw your strange and rustic clothes, I should have realized that you came from the mortal world."
"You don't even know what a true god is? A true god is one who has been appointed by the Heavenly Court and recognized by the Heavenly Dao. Their true name is recorded by the Heavenly Dao, and their every action is blessed by the will of Heaven. You're not even a true god, let alone someone of any rank. Leave immediately and don't delay me from welcoming my distinguished guest."
Seeing the other children welcoming the gods, he began to get anxious.
After all, who wouldn't want to show their face in front of important people?
At this moment, Fang Xiu suddenly pointed to a spot not far away: "Those people who just went in weren't true gods either, so why were they allowed to enter?"
The boy glared at him: "Can you compare to them? Their master is a first-rank righteous god. What's wrong with him taking a few disciples to broaden their horizons? Who is your master?"
It turns out you can get in through connections.
Fang Xiu immediately had an idea. He could make up a master and sneak in first. With his knowledge of ancient mythology, he could recite the deeds of those famous immortals and gods off the top of his head.
"I do have a teacher."
The boy didn't seem to care: "Only a first-rank deity is qualified to bring disciples and offspring to the Peach Banquet. Unfortunately, I know all the disciples and offspring of these first-rank deities. May I ask who your master is?"
"Nuwa".
When Fang Xiu uttered those two words, the air fell silent. The boy froze on the spot, stunned for two seconds, before bursting into laughter: "Hahaha... Nuwa is your master? Why don't you say your master is Pangu? Hahaha... I've seen people who can brag, but I've never seen anyone brag like you. Do you even know how powerful Nuwa is...?"
At this point, the boy suddenly choked, as if something was stuck in his throat, and his voice stopped abruptly. His eyes widened, and his mouth opened involuntarily, as if he had seen something unbelievable.
Suddenly, a five-colored divine light appeared in Fang Xiu's hand.
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