Chapter One: The Three Immortals of the Pit Lose the Golden Dipper and the Buddha Leaks Heavenly Secrets

  Heavenly Realm, Third Heaven Clear and Bright Heavenly Boy Heaven.

  The originally clear and calm sky was filled with war clouds, killing intent filled the air, broken swords and spearheads were scattered everywhere, and it was clear that a great battle had just taken place.

  Yun Xiao stood elegantly on the back of Qing Luan, gazing in the direction where the demonic army from outside the realm had retreated. She let out a gentle sigh: "They've finally retreated. Did either of you sisters suffer any injuries?"

  Qiong Xiao looked at Bi Xiao, who was leaning on her shoulder with a pale face, and sighed: "Sister, I'm fine, but Sanmei not only got slightly injured, but also lost the Huafeng bird! Moreover, the 8,000 heavenly soldiers and generals who followed us have been killed or wounded. This can't go on like this!"

  Her face, as bright and beautiful as a clear moon, showed a hint of helplessness, and she sighed bitterly: "Yes, if it weren't for the fact that my sisters and I have the Mixed Yuan Golden Cauldron and the Golden Jiao Clippers, this time we would probably find it very difficult to retreat unscathed. These foreign devils are not only physically strong, but also have profound magical powers, and when they fight, they are fierce and fearless, killing them is endless, and it's extremely difficult to defeat them! If there isn't any reinforcements, we'll have to retreat to the Fourth Heaven!"

  "Reinforcements? Where did these reinforcements come from?"

  Bixiao suddenly pushed away Qiongxiao's hands that were supporting her, and struggled to stand up straight. She said indignantly: "What about those bald donkeys in the West? I think they're also struggling to protect themselves now! At this point, the Heavenly Court is doomed to lose. Rather than being destroyed together with them later on, it's better for us sisters to make plans ahead of time and defect to another place! Besides, I've long since not wanted to be a laborer in this Three Sages' pit!"

  "Third sister, be quiet!"

  Qiong Xiao covered Bi Xiao's mouth with one hand and looked around worriedly, advising: "You mustn't talk nonsense! If Yang Da Yuanshuai that vicious dog hears about it, it will be a catastrophic disaster!"

  Bi Xiao struggled free from Qiong Xiao's grasp, saying discontentedly: "What's there to be afraid of? Even if Yang Jian sees us, he'll still have to address us as 'Master Sisters' three times. Are we supposed to be afraid of that Heaven-Barking Hound of his?"

  Qiong Xiao shook her head and smiled bitterly: "Third sister, you've really healed from the wound and forgotten the pain. Back then, Yang Jiaolong dared to set his dogs on you, let alone now? Since we sisters lost our physical bodies in the Battle of Sealing the Gods and became yin spirits, taking on the role of Sensing the World's Immortal Maidens, which of the heavenly officials who have achieved sainthood through their physical bodies has ever looked at us with respect? Yang Jiaolong is the Heaven's Three Armies' Great Marshal, appointed by the Emperor of the Vast Heavens himself, a renowned war god in the Heavenly Realm. He's our superior, and you still think he'll give face to us, the remnants of the Intercepting Sect?"

  Yun Xiao thought for a moment and said, "Actually, Sanmei's words are not unreasonable. The three saints of the Three Religions have all disappeared into thin air, no one knows where they are, and the fall of the Heavenly Court is only a matter of time. It's right that we sisters make preparations in advance, but let's wait until we discuss it with our brother before making any plans!"

  It is said that Cao Cao has arrived. Just as Yunchao had mentioned the three sisters' elder brother, a loud laughter was heard from the other side: "Three younger sisters, what matter do you want to discuss with your older brother?"

  Yun Xiao's three daughters looked towards the source of the sound and saw a robust black tiger with extraordinary strength, its four feet treading on clouds as it approached.

  On the back of the fierce tiger sat a large black-faced man wearing a golden chain mail, a purple gold helmet with rolled brim, and holding a leopard tail double whip. If it wasn't Jin Long Ruyi, the elder brother of the three sisters - Zhao Gongming, the True Lord of the Dragon Tiger Mysterious Altar - then who was it?

  Yun Xiao's three daughters were overjoyed, and they all bowed to Zhao Gongming with a smile. Yun Xiao said: "Brother, aren't you leading Xiang Tianzun and others in the Heavenly Court to hunt down the heavenly demon spies? How do you have time to come to our Qingming Hetong Heaven?"

  Zhao Gongming descended with a tiger, and burst out laughing: "Today I heard that the three sisters retreated from the Heavenly Demon Army for 14 times on the third day, achieving unparalleled military merit. Even as their brother, I basked in the glory of my sisters. In front of our colleagues, this is a great honor! Isn't this a special visit to congratulate my sisters?"

  Yun Xiao smiled wryly and said, "Elder brother is overpraising us. My sister and I only won by a hair's breadth. If not for the protection of Hunyuan Golden Spear and Jinyao Scissors, I'm afraid you wouldn't have seen us either!"

  Zhao Gongming stepped forward and said, "Sister, don't say such things. Didn't you hear that they used the Golden Cauldron to capture a Demon General? That's a heavenly being of the highest order from the Heavenly Court. Sister, you absolutely cannot let the tiger return to the mountain. Do you want me to help you and your brother eliminate him?"

  Bixiao was the quickest to speak, responding immediately: "Brother, don't worry. That demon general had just been captured in the Golden Cauldron when he self-destructed his primordial spirit, wanting to perish together with us. Fortunately, the Golden Cauldron contains the wonders of heaven and earth, which is not something a small demon general can break. However, after his self-destruction, all the essence of his body remained in the Golden Cauldron. This essence is extremely strange - it cannot be absorbed or eliminated, only the Golden Cauldron itself can dissolve it. Big sister says that if we don't spend three to five years, it will definitely not be fully digested!"

  "Oh? Zhao Gongming's expression changed upon hearing the words, and he said in surprise: "Is there such a strange thing? Can my sister let me take a look at the golden ladle?"

  "Of course!" Yun Xiao had no guard against his own brother, and upon hearing the words, he directly handed over the Golden Cauldron to Zhao Gongming. However, just as the Golden Cauldron was about to be handed over to Zhao Gongming, a sudden change occurred!

  "Go die!"

  Zhao Gongming's left hand swiftly snatched the Hunyuan Golden Dipper, while his right hand suddenly and fiercely swung up the Leopard Tail Golden Whip, bringing with it a golden light that shot out like a swift thunderclap, striking down towards Yun Xiao's head.

  "Older brother!"

  Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao, who were standing on one side, reacted too slowly and only managed to let out a cry of surprise.

  It was Yun Xiao himself who remained calm in the face of danger, reacting swiftly. First, he dodged to one side, avoiding the fatal blow to his head, and allowed the leopard tail golden whip to strike his left shoulder, breaking bones and tearing tendons. Afterwards, he still managed to remain expressionless as he counterattacked with a sword thrust at Zhao Gongming's flank.

  One sword pierced through Zhao Gongming's body, and the blue sword body came out from behind Zhao Gongming!

  As expected, she is indeed the Cloudy Sylph Island's master, Yun Xiao, who was once renowned for her power and authority. She is indeed the extraordinary woman who almost changed the course of the Investiture of the Gods with her Nine Bends Yellow River Formation, nearly wiping out half of the Zhentian Sect!

  However, what left everyone stunned was that Zhao Gongming, who had been pierced by Yun Xiao's sword, suddenly turned into a wisp of black smoke and disappeared before the crowd.

  The next moment, he appeared behind Bi Xiao's injured body. When they looked at him again, he had transformed into a strange creature with a pair of dark wings on his back, red light flashing in his eyes, and his entire body shrouded in swirling black mist!

  He is a Demon General, an extremely powerful being in the Outside Heavenly Realm, with strength comparable to that of a Heavenly Immortal!

  "The demon general is getting out of control, look at me, Golden Python Slash!"

  Just as Bi Xiao was about to be injured by Mo Shuai, Yun Xiao let out a shrill rebuke and threw the Golden Jiao at Bi Xiao's back.

  This scissor is transformed from two dragons, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, receiving the essence of the sun and moon, and now flying in the air, rising and falling, rushing towards the devil general behind the blue sky.

  At this time, the demon general would not hide and could kill Bi Xiao, but he would certainly die under the Golden Scissors. Fortunately, the demon general was responsible for stealing the treasure and did not want to die, so he disappeared again in a puff of black smoke.

  The next time it appeared, the demon suddenly pierced through the clouds from below and appeared under Yun Xiao's feet. The black mist surrounding its body transformed into four thick tentacles, two of which tightly locked onto Yun Xiao's slender legs, one tightly bound his arms, and the last tentacle had a sharp blade at its tip that shone with dark light, pressing down on Yun Xiao's Mud Pellet Palace.

  Without a shadow of doubt, if it moves even slightly, Yun Xiao will be gone!

  "Hahahaha!" The demon general let out a string of low, unpleasant laughs, looking extremely pleased with himself.

  Yes, it's indeed very proud of itself, as this time its shameless attack is quite skillful, not only did it avoid everyone's attention, but its own position is also the blind spot of Jin Jiao Jian's attack.

  That is to say, if Yun Xiao wants to use Jin Jiao Jian to attack him, she must first cut herself into two segments!

  Although Yun Xiao had gone through countless battles and had extremely rich experience, being one of the few female fighting masters in Tian Ting, who would have thought that in a battle against a god, someone would use the move "Lai Gou Zuan Dang" on her?

  However, a general-level figure who can rival the heavenly gods and is in charge of one part of the Heavenly Demon Army used this despicable and shameless move on her without hesitation...

  So she was doomed to tragedy, Yun Xiao closed his eyes in shame and anger...

  However, she did not yield easily. In those years, under the double pressure of the two great masters of Ba Jing Palace and Yu Xū Palace, she dared to make a move. How could she possibly yield to a mere demon lord now?

  Do you want to die together? Alright, as you wish!

  Come on! Golden Scissors, bring my anger and destroy everything!

  She opened her eyes, a cold smile spreading from the corners of her mouth, and the gentle eyes that used to be as warm as water were now filled with crazy light!

  At least I have to save my sisters!

  "Sister, no!" The sisters' hearts were connected, and Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao instantly understood their sister's thoughts. However, as they watched their sister about to be cut in two by the Golden Python, they found that all they could do was let out a mournful cry.

  In mid-air, the Golden Dragon Scissors appeared like a real Nine-Heaven Golden Dragon, with dazzling golden light and an unstoppable aura, soaring through the void.

  Just as Yun Xiao closed his eyes and waited for death, and Qiong Xiao's eyes were about to split apart, a loud and clear Sanskrit chant came from the horizon!

  "Amitabha Buddha!"

  Right after that, a huge hand as big as a door panel appeared, with some golden long hairs on it. It reached out and barely caught the Golden Pincer of Azure Cloud and Demon General's Gate. The huge hand shone with golden light, dazzling everyone's eyes. With the sharpness of the Golden Pincer, it couldn't even hurt one hair of that big hand. Qingxiao and Biyao were stunned and speechless.

  An indestructible body!

  Then, the golden light on his big hand flashed and formed six golden Sanskrit characters - "Om Mani Padme Hum!", which is the six-word great mantra of Buddhism.

  Six Sanskrit characters surrounded the demon general who was holding Yun Xiao, and quickly spun around to form a small magic array. The array emitted a loud and powerful chanting sound, like tens of thousands of arhats reciting mantras at the same time.

  That demon suddenly felt as if there was a strange insect devouring his brain, and his body, originally shrouded in dark mist, was like being struck by lightning. The dark mist dispersed, and his whole body felt numb and paralyzed, with all the strength gone from his grasp. He involuntarily relaxed his grip on Yun Xiao, and collapsed to the ground.

  The six golden characters spun faster and faster, the chanting sound grew louder and louder. Before long, the demon general let out a mournful howl and began to roll about in agony, its body crumbling into dust inch by inch under the golden light of the mantra.

  Finally, the demon let out a mournful scream that shook the heavens, and then its entire body turned to ash and disappeared into the wind!

  That big hand just received six golden characters, and then a burst of light flashed, the big hand turned into a golden light flashing whisker, together with the golden dragon shears fell on the cloud top, but did not see the mixed yuan golden pot that was originally taken away by the magic general.

  "It's Tousen's external soul!!"

  The three women, Yun Xiao, Qing Xiao and Bi Xiao, finally came to their senses and bowed down to the golden hair: "Thank you, Yun Xiao, for your help in defeating the Buddha. Please accept our gratitude!"

  Under one bow, the golden fluff suddenly transformed into a yellow-haired monkey.

  This monkey has a face like the God of Thunder and eyes like golden fire, wearing a blue armor with Sanskrit inscriptions, now stretching out his big furry hands to support the clouds, laughing: "Don't come! Don't come! It's been many years since I came to Heaven to play, three sisters seem unfamiliar, you'd better call me Great Sage! Old Sun still likes this title!"

  "Yes, Great Sage!" The three women still maintained their extremely respectful attitude.

  Even in the presence of Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, now known as the Victorious Fighting Buddha, even the bold and fiery Biyao didn't dare show half a point of disrespect. Even in their heyday, when they were masters of the winds and clouds, Sun Wukong was just an unremarkable stone, and even if only one strand of his hair stood before them.

  This is a heartfelt respect for the strong and gratitude towards those who have saved one's life.

  And another more important reason is that Yun Xiao's three daughters had personally experienced Sun Dasheng's great feat of making a big noise in the heavenly palace over 1,000 years ago. Perhaps in the eyes of the Heavenly Emperor and the heavenly court, Sun Wukong was just a rebellious monkey who deserved to be killed, but in the eyes of these "remnants of the Intercepting Sect", this monkey looked so pleasing to the eye, so familiar!

  As expected, it was him who came to rescue us, the so-called remnants of the Jie Teaching!

  Yun Xiao said even more respectfully: "May I ask the Great Sage to enlighten me, little immortal, do you know where our Golden Dipper has gone?"

  Looking at the three Yunxiao women who were all injured, Sun Wukong hesitated for a moment and said: "I also can't find out where that Hunyuan Golden Cauldron is, it must have already left the realm of heaven and gone to the lower world to fulfill its destiny."

  "What should I do? Sister, I'll go down to the mortal world right away to find him!"

  "Absolutely impossible!" Sun Wukong shook his head decisively.

  "No, I must go," Bi Xiao said, disregarding Sun Dasheng's obstruction and the warning glances from her two sisters. She stubbornly continued: "The Hunyuan Golden Cauldron is a treasure, and it's also the foundation of our sisters' lives. How can we let it fall into the Lower Realm?"

  "What! Are you trying to repeat the mistakes of three thousand years ago?" Sun Wukong shouted sternly.

  Sun Wukong's shout was like a thunderclap on a clear day, and the three Cloudy Sisters' faces turned pale.

  Three thousand years ago, the three women encountered everything, just thinking about it with their brains, could make them feel a chill in their hearts - Yun Xiao was killed by Tai Shang Lao Jun at the foot of Qilin Cliff, Qiong Xiao was beaten to death by Yuan Shi Tian Zun with a single thought, and Bi Xiao, who had the most explosive temper, was even more miserable. She was first ambushed by Bai He Tong Zi with a jade-like intention, and then was suppressed alive by Yuan Shi Tian Zun with a treasure box, turning her into a puddle of blood water...

  However, this is not the most cruel part. The more cruel part is yet to come: even after they died, their souls were still unable to rest in peace. The three girls' spirits were captured and imprisoned in the Sealing Divine Tower. After the war of sealing the gods ended, they were sealed as the "Three Goddesses of Sensitivity and Birth" - a euphemistic term; if translated into Olympian terminology, it would be - "The Three Toilet and Childbirth Goddesses".

  Isn't this a trap?!

  How can these fairy ladies, who were originally so beautiful and noble, so proud and self-respecting, bear this?

  "It can't happen again!" The three immortal ladies made a decision in their hearts at once.

  "Please, Great Sage, save us!" The three immortal maidens had no more reserve at this time, and they bowed their heads to Sun Wukong.

  Sun Wukong originally didn't want to bother, but couldn't bear the three immortal maidens' bitter pleas. In the end, he could only leap into the air and transform back into a single hair, disappearing in an instant, leaving behind only a faint, almost inaudible voice that lingered around the ears of the three women:

  "The war of sealing the gods is about to reopen, and the endless killing calamity will rise again. The Golden Fight is a crucial part of this killing calamity, you must not seek it out. The future opportunities will all depend on the person who responds to the Golden Fight's calamity, this is the heavenly machine, absolutely do not spread it in other people's ears, remember, remember!"

  It is: The three immortals' aunt loses her golden ladle, and the ladle fights with the Buddha, revealing heavenly secrets.

  Gentlemen, if you want to know what happens next, please wait for the next episode.

  (PS: New author, new book, with existing drafts, stable updates. If you like to wait and read when it's more complete, please feel free to put it on your bookshelf. Thank you all!)