Kong Xuan Joins Exposition Sect, Li Yuan Unleashes Face-Saving Fruit!

Ao Guang curled his lips disdainfully and muttered.

"Although you are my senior, your cultivation has been suppressed to the Golden Immortal realm by karmic pressure, so stop putting on airs."

"Among your juniors, there's no one capable of holding things together either. The Dragon Race still has four Golden Immortals, at least."

Several veins bulged on Yuanhuang's forehead as he forced a smile to face Li Yuan and the others.

"For you young friends to visit the Southern Blazing Undying Volcano truly brings radiance to the Phoenix Race's humble abode."

"Please, come inside and let us sit and talk."

Li Yuan and the others entered the hall and took their seats.

Ao Guang also trotted along behind them.

Yuanhuang was the first to speak and inquire.

"I wonder what matter brings you young friends here with Ao Guang?"

In his heart, he was actually somewhat uneasy.

He had no idea when Ao Guang had started mingling with the disciples of a Saint.

If the Saint's disciples had come to persuade them to submit...

It seemed that aside from surrender, there was no other path to take.

Even the Phoenix Race at its peak had no capital to challenge three Saints.

Meanwhile, within the Eight Scenery Palace, Yuanshi's fists were clenched inside his sleeves. Suddenly, he sent out a Jade Slip and said with a smile.

"Just now, I saw that child Kong Xuan's talent is exceptional. If he could join my Exposition Sect, it would be most fitting."

Upon hearing this, Tongtian tilted his head and stared at Yuanshi with a strangely wary gaze.

"Second Brother, don't you look down on those born with fur, bearing shells, born from moisture, or hatched from eggs?"

Yuanshi instantly flushed red and hurriedly replied.

"What words, what words! Since I have accepted Yellow Dragon, it means I no longer hold such prejudice, alright?"

"As a Saint, as a manager of the Primordial World, one must treat all beings of the Primordial World equally."

"Third Brother, this way of thinking of yours is not good."

With that, he resumed his proper demeanor.

This left Tongtian utterly bewildered.

Thinking is not good?

Treating all equally?

Guangchengzi suddenly received a Jade Slip from his master.

"You shall take the initiative to invite and bring that Kong Xuan into the Exposition Sect."

He came to his senses, somewhat puzzled in his heart.

Wasn't it that those born with fur, bearing shells, born from moisture, or hatched from eggs were not wanted?

But his master's decree could not be defied, so he spoke directly.

"My master saw that Daoist Kong Xuan's talent is excellent, and thus wishes to take him into the Exposition Sect as a personal disciple. I ask Senior Yuanhuang to grant this request."

In an instant, the atmosphere stiffened again. No one spoke; all were silent, uttering not a word.

Xuandu frowned deeply and muttered in confusion.

"Second Martial Uncle is accepting a member of the feathered avian race as a personal disciple?"

Li Yuan also wore a look of suspicion.

"Is my stereotype really that severe?"

Duobao shook his head and sighed.

"This shock is no less to This Daoist than the Wu-Demon making peace."

Only Ao Guang's heart twitched violently as he stared at Kong Xuan with wide eyes and a gaping mouth.

If I had known it would be you entering the Exposition Sect, I wouldn't have mocked you earlier.

Yuanhuang was struck by this sudden joy. It took him a moment to recover, and a look of wild elation spread across his face.

A Saint's personal disciple, a Saint as a backer, and the most renowned of the Three Pure Ones at that!

He had never imagined that the declining Phoenix Race could encounter such an opportunity.

Yuanhuang pressed Kong Xuan's head down toward Guangchengzi.

"My son agrees, my son agrees, my son agrees!"

Li Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly and coughed twice.

"I think you might be a bit too excited, don't you?"

Yuanhuang came to his senses and realized he had lost his composure, letting out an embarrassed laugh.

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He released his hands that had been locked around Kong Xuan's neck.

After Kong Xuan stood up, his face was full of confusion.

"I... I'm now a saint's personal disciple?"

Li Yuan said with a chuckle.

"Indeed. Moreover, your talent is exceptional. To be honest, staying at the Southern Blazing Undying Volcano is somewhat of a waste."

"If you can join the Exposition Sect and receive a saint's dedicated guidance, your future achievements will surely be immeasurable."

Ao Guang crouched in the corner, speaking sourly.

"Old bird, your son has already become a saint's disciple. Don't you think you should show some appreciation?"

Ah, that reminds me!

Yuan Huang snapped back to reality and hurriedly took out five treasures.

"Please don't disdain these, young friends. The Phoenix Race's foundation is not as deep as the Dragon Race's. These are mere humble gifts; please accept them."

"These are Yuan Phoenix's Essence Blood, the Southern Blazing Fire Source, the Qilin's Broken Horn, the Phoenix Divine Feather, and the middle-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Phoenix Feather Flying Blade!"

Li Yuan cheerfully accepted the Yuan Phoenix's Essence Blood and the Southern Blazing Fire Source.

The Yuan Phoenix's Essence Blood, combined with the previously obtained Dijun's Essence Blood, was just right for cultivating the Nine Revolutions Chaos Art.

As for the Southern Blazing Fire Source, it perfectly matched the attribute of the Southern Earth Detaching Flame Light Flag he wielded.

"Thank you for your generosity, Senior Yuan Huang. We will surely treat Kong Xuan well."

Having said that, he noticed Xuandu, Guangchengzi, and Duobao hesitating.

Li Yuan quickly admonished them earnestly.

"Take them. If you take them, Senior Yuan Huang can be more at ease. Once we accept these treasures, Kong Xuan's treatment after joining the Exposition Sect will certainly be good."

"Besides, if you don't take them, how can I take them? And if I don't take them, how can everyone benefit?"

Xuandu and the other two exchanged glances.

"That does make sense. This Daoist will take the Qilin's Broken Horn for alchemy."

"Since the senior brother has taken his, the Phoenix Divine Feather shall go to this Daoist for refining qi."

"This Daoist, Duobao, naturally wants this middle-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

Xuandu, Guangchengzi, and Duobao also smiled broadly and bowed to Yuan Huang.

"Thank you for your generosity, Senior."

Yuan Huang quickly waved his hand.

"It's only right, only right. Thank you for making this trip, young friends."

Kong Xuan sat to the side with a blank expression, silent and unaware of what had happened.

Weak, pitiful, and helpless.

Li Yuan steered the conversation back on track.

"Another matter for coming to the Phoenix Race concerns the conflict between the Dragon Race and the Phoenix Race."

"Right now, the Dragon Race outside is all bark and no bite; they have no real impact on the Phoenix Race. This is mainly so Ao Guang can report back to Ji Meng."

"For the sake of this Daoist, have a drink, and let it be water under the bridge. We're all brothers."

Yuan Huang and Ao Guang exchanged a glance, and Guangchengzi's voice rang in their ears again.

"From now on, Yellow Dragon and Kong Xuan are fellow disciples. Consider it among yourselves."

At these words, the two immediately clinked their cups and downed the wine in one gulp.

Yuan Huang spoke first.

"Plotting against Ji Meng back then, causing him to be wrongfully expelled from the Dragon Race, was my fault. When I have the chance, I will apologize to Ji Meng in person."

Ao Guang was also magnanimous and replied with a smile.

"Good. I hope that opportunity comes. With that, I'll take my leave."

With all tasks complete, it was time to return and report.

"Farewell!"

After Ao Guang left, Yuan Huang, Li Yuan, Xuandu, Guangchengzi, and Duobao chatted casually.

From now on, they would all be connected by kinship; getting familiar with each other could only be beneficial.

Meanwhile, Li Yuan's clone did not forget to continue writing the diary.

[...]

At the same time, the Demon Saint Ji Meng, overseeing this area, nodded with a smile.

"Not bad, very good. It seems my nephew Ao Guang has been working quite hard."

Boom--!!!

Ji Meng suddenly furrowed his brow, staring intently at the Southern Blazing Undying Volcano and muttering.

"Why have the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas all withdrawn their forces?!"

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