The Investiture: Unlimited Blade Works Nezha

This is also the reason she made such a reckless move to come to the Three Immortals Island to recognize daughters. In fact, her goal wasn't limited to the Yunxiao sisters; she even set her sights on the three chief inner disciples of Tongtian Sect Master.

Leaving the Three Immortals Island, her next stop was the Heavenly Court.

Her goal was very clear: the two female rulers of the Great Tang, Deng Chanyu and Su Daji. To wrestle faith from these two women Great Kings was undoubtedly the best entry point.

Though she had only been born not long ago, as a female immortal skilled in understanding humanity and adept at socializing, she currently had even greater control over the Primordial state than certain clans of the East Sea.

Upon arriving in the starry sky, her first stop was the Heavenly Market Constellation's Heavenly Market. The Heavenly Market, being one of Nezha's moneybags, was a place Nezha valued highly. Here, no matter whether you were an immortal or a mortal, the most strictly prohibited thing was violent transactions.

Here, you could deceive, you could trick, but you absolutely couldn't use spells.

The ability to earn depends on your skill, but if you relied on your cultivation to bully others, then you'd have to see if you could escape from the encirclement of hundreds of thousands of Heavenly Soldiers in the starry sky.

This kind of fair trade venue was extremely attractive to independent immortals who lacked backing but needed resources. It also greatly benefited the Heavenly Court's immortals, allowing them to exchange for resources to restock as they worked nine-nine-six every day.

Because there were long-standing law enforcement teams guarding this place, the entire Heavenly Market seemed flourishing and full of life.

Wusheng Laomu concealed her aura and strolled around, and soon spotted the headquarters of the Immortal Market. It was an extremely imposing and luxurious seven-story tower called the Bixia Pavilion, which served as Daji's regular workplace.

Although Wusheng Laomu had restrained her cultivation, her aura as a top-tier immortal was unmistakable. Upon arriving at the entrance, a servant skilled at reading people's expressions immediately approached.

"Goddess, this place is a restricted area of the Immortal Market and not open to outsiders. Please forgive us," he said.

Wusheng Laomu showed no hint of arrogance; instead, she smiled kindly, as if looking at her own son, and said, "I am an old acquaintance of Bixia Yuanjun. I've come specifically to pay her a visit."

The servant, for reasons unknown, inexplicably felt a sense of closeness toward Wusheng Laomu. "Goddess, that's truly unfortunate. Yuanjun has gone to the Turquoise Pool to attend a banquet at the invitation of the Queen Mother."

It wasn't as if this doorman was particularly knowledgeable, but Daji's outings at the Immortal Market were hardly a secret.

With Wusheng Laomu's cultivation level, she could discern the truth in his words with a single glance. She had no choice but to nod and say, "That truly is a pity."

After that, she turned and left.

She next headed to Po Jun Star, one of the Seven Stars of Beidou, only to find Zixiao Primordial Lord Deng Chanyu wasn't home either.

Now that Wusheng Laomu had made her rounds with no one at home, she thought for a moment before finally heading to the Dou Mansion Star Palace, home of Doumu Yuanjun and Gui Ling Saint Mother.

...

Nezha's Qi Fortune was rising, and the fortunes of those connected to him were improving as well. However, at this particular moment, as Wusheng Laomu arrived, it just so happened that all the female immortals associated with Nezha were away.

This seemed to indicate that even the Heavenly Dao believed associating with Wusheng Laomu wasn't a good idea.

So, where had all the female immortals gone?

They'd all gone to the Turquoise Pool.

After the previous havoc wreaked at the Turquoise Pool by "Super Poopman," Queen Mother had been deeply disgusted. Nezha had subsequently entrusted the reconstruction work to Shi Ji. Shi Ji, being a straightforward and rigid person, followed Nezha's design plans to the letter while coordinating with Daji to provide materials, diligently focusing on the project.

Now, the reconstruction of the Turquoise Pool was finally complete.

Nezha, knowing how to win over his mother-in-law, had ensured Shi Ji adhered strictly to the requirements during construction without deviating even a little. As such, when Queen Mother inspected the premises, she couldn't have been more satisfied.

Delighted, she decided to throw a party - inviting everyone to join in!

Queen Mother wasn't interested in hosting another Peach Banquet; instead, she invited her closest female immortals. Hao Tian initially tried to use the occasion to stir up some drama, but Queen Mother resolutely denied him.

"This is a matter among women. Why are you interfering?"

The new Turquoise Pool appeared grander than before, yet the intricate details now held much greater charm. The original Turquoise Pool had been repurposed from a Demon Clan hall.

A Demon Clan hall wasn't necessarily bad, but it had a rather abstract design that didn't align well with the aesthetic preferences of modern Mystic Sect Immortals. The recent makeover was a vast improvement, adding to Queen Mother's delight.

A renovated space, after all, is far preferable to a secondhand one. And during these times, "formaldehyde" wasn't exactly a concern.

Daji, Deng Chanyu, Long Ji, Shi Ji, Yang Chan, Golden Light, and the Seven Fairies each dressed to the nines for the banquet.

Queen Mother didn't extend invitations to outsiders, believing that this was a gathering of her own people. At the moment, she had a demeanor reminiscent of Jia Mu from "Dream of the Red Chamber," surrounded by an enchanting group of elegant, graceful female immortals swirling around her like a devoted family. She couldn't have been happier!

Daji, beautiful and melodious, knew how to coax people. She sat on Queen Mother's right side, surrounded by Yang Chan, Golden Light, Shi Ji, Ao Cunxin, and others.

Long Ji sat on Queen Mother's left, accompanied by the legendary Seven Fairies.

Deng Chanyu, who could never sit still, was at the lower area performing feats, wielding her Fangtian Halberd with an energy that impressed everyone present. Female immortals at Turquoise Pool rarely interacted with male immortals and were often raised by Queen Mother from a young age. Life in the Turquoise Pool was generally pleasant as long as they satisfied Queen Mother's whims.

Normally, staring at nearly identical female immortals every day dulled their senses somewhat. But now, witnessing the sheer liveliness and uniqueness of Deng Chanyu, they were captivated, their eyes sparkling.

As soon as Deng Chanyu finished her performance, the female immortals eagerly crowded around her, pouring her drinks. Already outgoing with a background as a military general, Deng Chanyu naturally wasn't constrained by traditional expectations. With Nezha not being the sort to demand three obediences and four virtues from women, playful Deng Chanyu casually embraced those around her, a bold move that left Daji rolling her eyes repeatedly.

Queen Mother didn't concern herself with such antics. Others initially faced some restrictions in front of her as an elder, but with the atmosphere so lively, everyone eventually loosened up. Daji engaged Queen Mother in a chat about their men, and the two surprisingly shared many common interests.

On the opposite side, Long Ji was engrossed in conversation with her seven sisters. The Seven Fairies, though often referred to as the Seven Princesses outside, were not Queen Mother's daughters. Only Long Ji was born from Queen Mother and Hao Tian's union.

The Seven Princesses were actually daughters born during Hao Tian's tribulations. Each of them possessed cultivation talents, so Queen Mother had taken them under her wing. Their lives were generally carefree, spent picking peaches and weaving cloth.

As for why there were no sons? Well, you'd have to ask Hao Tian about that.

"Sister Long Ji, how far along are you with Brother-in-Law?"

Long Ji blushed, sneaking a glance at Old Seven, Little Zi, who looked at her with keen curiosity.

"Oh, it's not that far along yet~" she replied bashfully.

At this point, Old First, Hong'er, playfully teased her, "The entire Heavenly Court knows about your relationship with the Emperor. When will you give us a nephew to play with? We've been waiting forever!"

On the other side, Daji heard this and couldn't help muttering, "A nephew, huh? Do you even realize Deng Chanyu and I have taken in a foster son—Geng'er, from Emperor Gouchen's household? The two of them played together for a while, but now when he sees Nezha, he doesn't call him Father anymore. Instead, he addresses him as Big Brother!"

Mentioning Nezha's embarrassing stories instantly had all the female immortals laughing uproariously.