I picked up skill fragments in the demon world.

Chapter 818 Queen Mother of the West: I know you are a variable!
Zhang Chen followed closely behind Empress Biyun as she went to pay homage to the Queen Mother of the West. It was still the familiar palace with countless veils hanging in the palace. The Queen Mother of the West was surrounded by a layer of divine light, but Zhang Chen could not see her face clearly through the heavy veils.

"Greetings, Queen Mother. The Golden Armor Warrior Jia Shiba has completed his transformation. Please give me your instructions." Queen Biyun bowed respectfully to the Queen Mother, and Zhang Chen followed Queen Biyun's lead and bowed as well.

Hearing what Queen Biyun said, Queen Mother Wang, who was sitting on the cloud bed, slowly opened her eyes, and then her eyes, shining with divine light, fell on Zhang Chen.

Just two pairs of eyes fell on Zhang Chen, but Zhang Chen felt as if time and space had frozen, as if two invisible mountains were pressing down on him, causing him to shrink involuntarily.

As the Queen Mother of the West's gaze shifted, the void seemed to be twisting and changing, and there was an infinite force of the Great Dao pressing down. In Zhang Chen's perception, the Queen Mother of the West in front of him seemed to be the incarnation of Tao, and her cultivation was so earth-shaking that it suppressed the ages.

Queen Mother of the West waved her hand, signaling Lady Biyun to leave, then she looked at Zhang Chen and spoke softly: "Jia Eighteen, I know that you are the variable!"

The Queen Mother of the West spoke softly, but it was like the sound of the Great Dao. The infinite Dao rhyme flowed in the void, making Zhang Chen's soul seem to have gained a little bit of the essence of the Great Dao, which made him improve. However, the words of the Queen Mother of the West made Zhang Chen change color and his heartbeat quickened. Fortunately, Zhang Chen's cultivation was good, so he quickly suppressed his heartbeat and did not show any abnormality. At this time, a thought arose in Zhang Chen's mind:
"The Queen Mother of the West has cultivated to such a level? She even saw through my true colors?"

Zhang Chen was extremely horrified at this moment. If the Queen Mother of the West could see through his true identity, how high must her cultivation level be?
"When others practice the method passed down by this palace, their three souls and seven spirits will gradually transform into vital energy and merge into the flesh. They will gradually refine their own three souls and seven spirits into the flesh, and then gradually disappear. But you actually gave birth to a primordial spirit in the process of practice. It's really strange!" Queen Mother Xi's voice was full of curiosity: "What a variable!"

Zhang Chen was filled with shock when he heard what the Queen Mother of the West said, but he also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that the Queen Mother of the West did not see through his origins, but only saw that he had cultivated his primordial spirit.

With the unfathomable realm of the Queen Mother of the West, it seems not unacceptable that she can see through his soul. But the Queen Mother of the West actually knows the existence of the soul, what does this mean? Combined with the "Giant Opening the Sky" method mastered by the Queen Mother of the West, Zhang Chen had countless guesses flashing in his mind, but they were suppressed.

"I don't understand what the Queen Mother said. I don't know what this Yuanshen refers to?" Zhang Chen seemed to be unaware that he had cultivated Yuanshen, and asked with a confused look on his face.

Queen Mother of the West lowered her head and looked at Zhang Chen. She did not answer Zhang Chen's words. She just sat there in silence. It was unknown how long it had been before Queen Mother of the West said, "You are also a person with good fortune. Since you have condensed your primordial spirit, there is something you must do."

"Please give your orders, Your Majesty. I will not refuse even if it means death." Zhang Chen said respectfully.

A scroll flew out of the Queen Mother's hand. "I want to build an altar. It involves various array patterns. It can only be built by people who have cultivated their primordial spirit. Originally, I need to do it myself, but since you have cultivated your primordial spirit, I will leave it to you."

"This scroll contains a method for building an altar. After you have thoroughly comprehended it, you can start building the altar. I want you to complete the task within a thousand years. If you cannot complete the task, you should know what I will do." The Queen Mother of the West's voice was indifferent, without any ripples, and it seemed that she could not hear any joy, anger, sorrow or happiness. She called out to the door again:
"Biyun."

"What does Her Majesty want me to do?" Her Majesty Biyun walked in from outside the main hall and bowed respectfully to the Queen Mother of the West.

"Give him two three thousand year old peaches, and transfer the strong men recruited with him to his subordinates." Queen Mother of the West ordered.

Upon hearing this, Empress Biyun looked at Zhang Chen in surprise. She had never expected that Zhang Chen, who had just become a golden-armored warrior and had not made any achievements, could be rewarded with peaches. Moreover, he was given two peaches at once. This was unprecedented in the history. She looked at Zhang Chen with curiosity, not knowing what was so special about the person in front of her. She hurriedly said respectfully, "I will obey the order."

Empress Biyun stepped down. Zhang Chen held the scroll respectfully in his hands, waiting for further instructions from Queen Mother Xi. Queen Mother Xi looked Zhang Chen up and down for a while, then closed her eyes and stopped talking. The atmosphere in the hall was dead silent. Zhang Chen did not dare to ask any questions, so he could only lower his head and wait for Queen Mother Xi's further instructions.

After another stick of incense, Queen Biyun came into the hall carrying a red tray with a pink peach the size of an adult's head on it. She then said respectfully to Queen Mother Xi, "My Queen, the peach has been brought."

Queen Mother of the West opened her eyes, glanced at the peach, and then looked at Zhang Chen: "These two peaches are enough to strengthen your soul and increase your soul. Eat these two peaches. I have another task for you later."

After hearing the Queen Mother of the West's instructions, Zhang Chen came to Queen Biyun and looked at the two large peaches. He had the power of the five elements and could feel the incredible vitality contained in the peaches. So he quickly bowed respectfully to the Queen Mother of the West and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother, for the reward."

To be honest, the Queen Mother of the West rewarded him with two peaches right from the start and was so kind to him that he felt a little guilty and thought he shouldn't have coveted the Fire Spirit of Creation.

Zhang Chen picked up the peach on the tray and took a bite. He felt the peach melt in his mouth and an indescribable sweetness came into his heart. After the peach entered his body, it turned into an inexplicable aura, which caused his soul to move abnormally. Then he saw that his soul continued to strengthen and grow under the mysterious aura.

"What a wonderful peach, it's incredible!" Zhang Chen's eyes showed a touch of shock. The effect of this peach was really too amazing. If he remembered correctly, it was recorded in the mythological novels and biographies of his previous life that the peaches were divided into three thousand years, six thousand years, and nine thousand years. The one he ate was just the most ordinary three thousand years, which was only effective for mortals. Although he had cultivated his soul, he had not yet ascended to heaven, so he was not an immortal, but still an ordinary mortal. The effect of this peach on him was too great. After eating two peaches, Zhang Chen's soul had expanded ten times, more than ten times stronger than before.

But at this time Zhang Chen also knew that his soul had reached its limit, and even if he swallowed any more spiritual roots, it would be difficult to gain any more benefits.

However, he can take the opportunity to temper his soul and continuously refine it. After all, his soul grew and expanded by relying on the peaches, which is a bit superficial for Zhang Chen.

After eating two peaches, Zhang Chen took the peach pit in his hand without saying a word. Queen Biyun glanced at Zhang Chen but did not ask for it. Instead, she turned to look at the Queen Mother of the West, waiting for her instructions.

The Queen Mother of the West sat high on the cloud bed, staring at Zhang Chen carefully for a while before saying, "You stay in the palace for the time being. I will preach to you for a year and tell you about the mysteries of formations and innate runes. I hope you will not let me down and build the altar as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Lady Biyun's eyes changed again. Since the Queen Mother of the West established Kunlun, no one except Jiayi had the opportunity to hear the Queen Mother of the West's teachings.

Since Jiayi, all the Dharmas were passed down by Jiayi on behalf of the Queen Mother of the West.

Of course, the most crucial thing is the attitude of the Queen Mother of the West towards Zhang Chen at this time, which shocked Niangniang Biyun. You know, all the golden-armored gods need to make meritorious deeds if they want to obtain the peaches, but when it comes to Zhang Chen, she actually directly bestows the peaches, and two at a time, which completely broke Niangniang Biyun's cognition.

"I don't know what this primordial spirit is. After Jia Shiba refined the primordial spirit, he was favored by the Queen Mother of the West." There was a hint of curiosity in Queen Biyun's eyes, and her eyes were full of inquiry.

"Thank you, Queen Mother?" Zhang Chen hurriedly bowed respectfully. He was overjoyed. You know, the Queen Mother of the West has great cultivation. If he could hear her preaching, who knows how much he would benefit.

"Biyun!" Queen Mother of the West called out again.

"I'm here." Empress Biyun said respectfully.

"Take him to the library and give him the Rune Collection Volumes 1 to 32 and 76 to 100. Let him review all of them. Bring him to see me and listen to the teachings in a month." Queen Mother of the West gave the order.

Upon hearing this, Empress Biyun bowed respectfully and said, "I obey your order."

Queen Mother of the West turned her head and looked at Zhang Chen again: "If you want to learn the formation, you must first learn the runes. You have the power of the spirit, so it is not difficult for you to comprehend the runes. Even if there are some difficulties, I can give you some instructions and guide you in a month. You must practice well in this month and not be negligent, otherwise don't blame me for punishing you."

Zhang Chen bowed immediately upon hearing this and said, "I will not fail the Queen Mother's cultivation. I will study the Rune Path diligently."

"Go and rest for now. Come back to see me in a month." Queen Mother of the West waved her hand to signal Zhang Chen to leave.

Zhang Chen and Empress Biyun left the palace and saw Empress Biyun standing outside the hall without moving. Her beautiful eyes were rolling around as she looked Zhang Chen up and down with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

"Why is your Majesty looking at me like that?" Zhang Chen asked.

"I am not worthy of the title of Queen. It's fine for others to call me Queen, but as for you...if you don't mind, just call me sister." Queen Biyun said with a smile.

Zhang Chen was moved when he heard this, and he immediately said, "Greetings, Sister Biyun. I am very polite. Please take care of me in the future."

(End of this chapter)