Ao Luan has never been a person without courage.

However, when facing Sun Wukong, she appeared somewhat timid.

This has also become a focus of concern for many people.

"I really don't understand what the Second King is worried about."

"The Great King has no issues, what is she afraid of?"

The old monkeys are utterly baffled.

Aoguang is even more anxious, considering the matter between Ao Luan and Sun Wukong of utmost importance and has rack his brains over it.

He convinced the Four Seas Dragon Palace, asked for the assistance of many Immortals, yet saw no effect.

Ao Luan has been delaying facing the issue, and Sun Wukong doesn't pay much attention to it, having set the matter aside.

One day, the Queen Mother descended to Huaguo Mountain.

"Where is the Heavenly Emperor?"

She accepted Ao Luan's hospitality in Yunxiao City: "Lord Lao Zi of the Great Monad is currently researching my Immortal Peach Orchard, and I want the Heavenly Emperor to help stop him."

"My brother has gone to Three Star Cave for Cultivation."

Ao Luan replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will inform my brother of this."

The Queen Mother was somewhat surprised: "With such Divine Skills, does the Heavenly Emperor still need to cultivate?"

Ao Luan nodded, "The first record was unsuccessful. My brother thinks we shouldn't put all our hopes in one basket."

She continued, "My brother ordered the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion to conduct more research, even including his own Cultivation."

"I've heard about the research at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."

The Queen Mother nodded, "Is it true they want the Three Realms to escape the great calamity?"

"Yes."

Ao Luan was also aware of this.

The Queen Mother laughed, "That's incredible."

"But my brother said, the Three Realms have such power."

Ao Luan replied, "The Three Realms hold immense power, enough to move themselves."

"I see."

The Queen Mother nodded, looked at Ao Luan for a long time, and then suddenly said, "I have heard that the Heavenly Emperor is willing to accept you, but you are holding back?"

"..."

Ao Luan was stunned and did not reply.

"Are you afraid of the Heavenly Emperor?"

The Queen Mother asked again.

Ao Luan shook her head, thought for a moment, and said, "I'm not afraid of my brother, it's just that I'm not yet prepared."

The Queen Mother was somewhat surprised, "Why not?"

"My brother is now the Heavenly Emperor."

Ao Luan replied, if she takes that step forward, everyone in the Three Realms will watch her and judge whether she is suitable or not.

The current Sun Wukong is no longer just the Great King of Huaguo Mountain or the Great Saint of the Western Continent—he is the true Lord of the Three Realms.

His companion would be the Heavenly Empress.

"Unlike the Jade Emperor, my brother's Heavenly Empress needs not just the heart to embrace all beings but also the ability to guide them."

Ao Luan said, "I have taken wrong steps before, and might still err. I need more time."

"Aren't you doing well now?"

The Queen Mother asked.

"No."

Ao Luan shook her head.

After the great battle, the Three Realms seem calm, but as the ruler, what she sees is a situation that has never been so treacherous and changeable.

All over the Three Realms are matters that need attention; outside lies a great calamity. Reforms are still ongoing within, problems are piling up like mountains, conflicts emerge endlessly, and countless threads need to be untangled one by one.

"The Wanling are setting sail, an important step that will determine the future."

The calm of the Three Realms is only on the surface; beneath it lie innumerable ticking bombs.

"My brother said that we have already completed the first Immortal Law reform in Huaguo Mountain and our micro worlds."

Ao Luan stated, "Once its results are widespread throughout the Three Realms, we can usher in a second Immortal Law reform, creating a brand new, incredible world."

The Queen Mother was greatly surprised, "Where does this reform originate?"

"The Mortal World."

Ao Luan replied, "Once the education of mortals is complete, they will drive the reform of the Immortal Laws."

The mortals of the Four Great Continents are being educated. They are so numerous; the first fruits are gradually emerging, with the number of talents surpassing any before.

Soon, the entire Three Realms will progress by leaps and bounds.

"Once the reform arrives, it will surge like a tidal wave. To keep laws and governance up with change, I do everything I can, yet still harbor fear."

Ao Luan said, "If I cannot conquer this fear, how can I assume the role of the Heavenly Empress?"

The Queen Mother understood.

Ao Luan has her pride; she wishes to be a Heavenly Empress worthy of the title.

It's not a lack of courage, but rather an excess of it.

"I underestimated you."

The Queen Mother sighed, not only her but many others have underestimated Ao Luan.

"How much time will you need?"

The Queen Mother asked again.

"Perhaps another hundred years."

Ao Luan replied.

After another hundred years, the second reform will have stabilized, and during this period, many things will change, and many will be eliminated.

If she is still standing in this position, she could then accept Sun Wukong.

"As the Queen Mother, I preside over female Immortals but do not bear as much as you."

The Queen Mother shook her head, "Nevertheless, having assisted His Majesty for many years, if you wouldn't mind, I can teach you some principles of leadership."

Ao Luan was startled; the Queen Mother was actually willing to teach her, which truly surprised her.

She gladly agreed.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"No need."

The Queen Mother looked at her, growing more satisfied the more she looked.

Though young, this girl has a bearing truly unmatched by others.

She can also pass on some interesting things to her.

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