Kong Xuan had ultimately joined the Exposition Sect under his second Martial Uncle Yuanshi. His future achievements were bound to be immeasurable.
Cultivating on his own, born of the declining Phoenix Race, he had still been able during the great tribulation to withstand Zhun Ti's three moves by force at the peak of the Quasi-Sage realm. He had even swallowed Zhun Ti whole, humiliating him. Now that he had a Sage to guide him, who knew how far he would go in the future?
Inside Biyou Palace, Yuanshi read the contents of the diary with a broad grin, nearly slapping his thigh raw.
"Hahahaha, good, good, good! I've found a treasure! This time, I've truly found a treasure!"
A peak Quasi-Sage capable of fighting a Sage—what kind of terrifying talent was that? There was no need to say more.
As Sages, they all knew that Zhun Ti was the weakest among them.
But even a rotten egg was still an egg. Beneath the Sages, all were ants.
Kong Xuan's existence had clearly shattered that constraint. He was likely comparable to the present-day Eastern Emperor Taiyi.
Yuanshi rarely lost his composure like this. Smiling with delight, he gave a pleased little hum.
"Who said those born from dampness and eggs were no good? Those born from dampness and eggs are simply wonderful."
"From now on, if anyone dares object to those born from dampness and eggs, I, Yuanshi, will be the first to refuse!"
His excitement even made his true body in Eight Scenery Palace chuckle.
This drew sidelong glances from Tongtian and Laozi.
Tongtian's brows were tightly furrowed, and he stood ready to unleash the Four Swords of Immortal Execution at any moment.
At a single command from his eldest brother, he would absolutely trap Yuanshi within the Immortal Execution Sword Formation.
Then he would see whether his second brother had truly been possessed by an Outer-Realm Heavenly Demon.
His thoughts churned without end.
"Is Demon Ancestor Rahu still refusing to give up?"
"Achoo—"
Within the Boundless Chaos beyond the Primordial World, Demon Ancestor Rahu, hidden in a land devoid of spiritual energy, suddenly opened his scarlet eyes.
"Some living being bears a grudge against me. Heh, it must be that inherently wicked old Hongjun, who reduced me to such a miserable state."
"When I return to the Primordial World someday, I will surely wash it in blood and make that old Hongjun pay the price!"
"Why is Second Brother laughing for no reason?"
Laozi was the first to speak inside Eight Scenery Palace.
Yuanshi coughed twice, resumed a solemn appearance, and replied softly.
"I was laughing because Kong Xuan joining the Exposition Sect is truly a good thing. When Li Yuan returns in the future, he must be rewarded. The main reason we gained such an excellent disciple was Li Yuan's persuasion."
Laozi nodded slightly, then suddenly changed the subject.
"Now that the Dragon Race has withdrawn its troops, the Demon Court will likely hold them accountable. What does Second Brother intend to do?"
Yuanshi frowned and carefully considered the matter.
Even if things proceeded according to Li Yuan's plan, it was certain that the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas would be held accountable by the Demon Court.
The Phoenix Race's escape from danger was inseparably connected to the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas' decisiveness.
Most importantly, the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas had truly shown the Sages great respect.
Once they learned that the plan involved disciples of the Three Teachings, they had been willing to proceed despite the risk of being held accountable.
Since they were so sensible, Yuanshi would naturally protect them to some extent.
"Yellow Dragon happens to be a direct disciple of my Exposition Sect. Let him take charge of the Dragon Race, thereby easing relations between the Dragon Race and the Demon Court. That would be most suitable."
Laozi nodded slightly and uttered a single word. "Good."
Tongtian, however, frowned deeply and sighed.
"Why make things so troublesome? If that Demon Saint Ji Meng dares attack the Dragon Race, wouldn't it be enough for me to stab him to death with one sword?"
Smack—!!!
Laozi slapped the back of his head and scolded him.
"You fool. If you still refuse to use your brain, then get out of Eight Scenery Palace."
Tongtian rarely blushed and snapped back with a thick neck.
"I don't have one! Why would I use that thing?!"
Laozi was dumbfounded. For a moment, he was left speechless, not knowing how to respond.
With a look of disappointment, he waved his hand.
"Second Brother, teach Third Brother properly. If he does not use his brain, someone will scheme him to death sooner or later!"
Yuanshi agreed as well.
"Rest assured, Eldest Brother. Third Brother, from now on I will regularly explain the art of strategy to you. Do not talk back."
Tongtian folded his arms. In his anger, he got angry for a moment, but it did not accomplish anything.
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The Three Pure Ones turned their attention back to Li Yuan and the others.
As it happened, Li Yuan and the others were chatting enthusiastically, discussing the Dao with one another.
Li Yuan circulated the Supreme Clarity Profound Origin Art, while the Great Dao of the Law of Fire flowed through him.
A dense aura of Dao essence drifted in all directions.
At the same time, the origin of Southern Blazing Fire merged into his body, transforming into a phoenix phantom that circled around him.
Screech—!!!
The phoenix phantom let out repeated cries, drawing the surrounding lava and Fire Dao essence into its body.
As time passed, the phantom gradually became more solid.
It transformed into a terrifying figure hundreds of thousands of zhang tall, blotting out the sky and sun.
It covered the skies above the Phoenix Race and opened its enormous beak to devour the Fire Dao essence within the volcanoes.
Countless strands of Fire Dao essence condensed into divine pillars and poured into it.
The sight instantly made Yuanhuang widen his eyes in astonishment.
"At the Mystic Immortal Realm, he comprehended the Great Dao of the Law of Fire in an epiphany."
"Is that something a living being of the Primordial World can do?"
The instant his words fell, Kong Xuan unleashed his five-colored divine feathers, which became five pillars of light enveloping his body.
The Five Elements revolved endlessly, endlessly generating and restraining one another!
A long river that pierced heaven and earth appeared in the sky.
A True Spirit resembling Kong Xuan leaped into the air from within it alongside the splashing river.
As the Three Flowers Above Kong Xuan's Head condensed, it merged into his body.
Boom—!!!
He instantly released the aura of an early Golden Immortal, carrying an overwhelming dominance.
Yuanhuang could not help raising his brow again.
"Was my son's talent always this good?"
"He broke through to the Golden Immortal realm just after becoming a Sage's disciple?"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Before he could recover, three more powerful auras shot into the sky.
Xuandu held the Heaven and Earth Exquisite Pagoda above his head, as a stream of black-and-yellow energy descended from the nine heavens.
Guangchengzi held the Soul-Shaking Bell above his head, his eyes half-lowered as pure Jade Clarity Immortal Art surged forth!
Duobao held the Duobao Pagoda above his head. The nine-tiered exquisite pagoda radiated endless treasure light, while sharp sword intent rang through the heavens!
The three of them had actually broken through to the late Golden Immortal realm at the same time.
Yuanhuang's mouth opened slightly as he stared at them with a complicated expression.
"One commotion greater than the last. Is this the true value of being a Sage's direct disciple?"
Boom—!!!
The phoenix phantom formed from Southern Blazing Fire completely solidified, gathering dense Fire Dao essence.
It thunderously merged into Li Yuan's body, and Southern Blazing Fire coiled around his entire form.
"Sacrifice!"
With Li Yuan's loud shout, the Southern Earth Detaching Flame Light Flag was summoned once more.
It absorbed part of the Dao essence that was difficult to gather and threatened to disperse.
Yuanhuang stared at the magic treasures summoned by the Sage disciples and sighed softly.
"This is what sect heritage means. This is sect heritage. My son's future is bright indeed."
Boom—!!!
Li Yuan suddenly erupted with the aura of a peak Mystic Immortal, and scorching heat spread in all directions.
When he opened his eyes, everyone had already withdrawn their auras and smiled at one another.
Yuanhuang spoke up at once. Worthy of being a clan leader, he immediately saw what they needed.
"Young friends, you have just broken through and still need to stabilize your realms. Why not enter the secret chamber of my Phoenix Race and consolidate your gains?"
Li Yuan nodded with a smile and accepted.
"Sure. You've broadened the path."
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