At the edge of the East Sea, Da Bai and Bai Ze were flying toward the Three Immortal Islands.
"Da Bai, are you sure the Spiritual Beasts of your Myriad Spirit Alliance can join the Demon Race?" Bai Ze asked doubtfully. As soon as the two left the Demon Race Headquarters, Da Bai had told Bai Ze the purpose of their journey.
After hearing this, Bai Ze was greatly shocked. He had never expected Da Bai to want to recruit the Spiritual Beasts of the Three Immortal Islands. Would Daojun Qing Xuan, Lord of Three Immortal Islands, agree to that?
However, considering Da Bai's identity, Bai Ze did not try to dissuade him. After all, this was the Three Immortal Islands' own affair. They could settle it themselves.
"Don't worry, Boss will definitely agree," Da Bai said excitedly. After all, he had not returned home in a long time.
Meanwhile, a fierce battle was underway within Penglai Immortal Palace on the Three Immortal Islands.
Qing Xuan had just caught a piece of Dragon Meat from the pot with his chopsticks and was about to lift it out when Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi joined forces to snatch it away. The final piece of Dragon Meat sank back to the bottom of the pot.
The three stared fixedly into the pot, their chopsticks darting up and down. Kong Xuan and Peng Xuan sat to the side, watching their master fight one against two.
Suddenly, Hong Yun caught the Dragon Meat. Seeing this, Qing Xuan flicked his chopsticks upward and struck Hong Yun's chopsticks. The force sent the meat flying into the air. Zhen Yuanzi tried to play the fisherman and reached out to catch it, but he came up empty.
The three then watched as that final piece of Dragon Meat fell into Peng Xuan's bowl.
"Thank you, Master... and thank you, Seniors!" Peng Xuan hurriedly swallowed it, speaking as he ate.
Smack!
Qing Xuan gave him an annoyed slap on the head. "Don't talk while eating!"
"Hehehe, thank you for Master's teaching!" Peng Xuan knew he was in the wrong, but he did not mind. He merely chuckled.
"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Qing Xuan, every time I eat this Hotpot, it leaves me wanting more!" Hong Yun said with a laugh as he set down his chopsticks.
"Indeed. Hearing of it is nothing compared to seeing it. The spiritual energy of your Three Immortal Islands is actually this dense. It truly is a blessed land for cultivation!" Zhen Yuanzi sighed. He had thought Wuzhuang Temple ranked among the finest Cave Mansions in the Primordial Wilderness, but compared to the Three Immortal Islands, it still fell far short.
"Hahaha, of course my Three Immortal Islands are excellent! Otherwise, how could my disciples' cultivation be catching up to yours?" Qing Xuan was in high spirits. His friends had come to gather, and Kong Xuan and Peng Xuan had both broken through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. It was truly a double celebration.
At this time, the Kong Xuan brothers both appeared as young men. Kong Xuan wore a cloud pattern crown, with green hair and emerald eyes. He sat upright, solemn and dignified.
Peng Xuan was the complete opposite of his elder brother. He had yellow hair and golden eyes, his long hair falling to his waist without any care. He sat casually with his legs crossed.
Both had already broken through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm and would henceforth share heaven and earth's longevity. It was worth mentioning that because Kong Xuan had needed to refine the Kuishui Origin Qi, Peng Xuan had actually broken through several days earlier than Kong Xuan. Peng Xuan had even mocked his elder brother over it.
However, Kong Xuan possessed the perfected Five-Colored Divine Light divine ability and was invincible among those of the same realm. Thus, as soon as he broke through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, he used sparring as an excuse to give his younger brother a proper lesson.
When Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun arrived at the Three Immortal Islands and saw the two brothers, they could not help but feel envious of Qing Xuan. Why could they not each have a disciple with such talent?
Afterward, everyone began eating Hotpot. The Hotpot itself was a Spiritual Treasure Qing Xuan had reforged, also a mid-grade acquired Spiritual Treasure. Qing Xuan could not be bothered to give it a new name, so he simply called it the Spirit-Rich Twin Pot.
Qing Xuan had never expected that, in the future, the Three Immortal Islands' influence would spread throughout the Primordial Wilderness, yet his disciples and descendants would each carry a Spirit-Rich Twin Pot. The pot would even become a symbol of the Three Immortal Islands.
Qing Xuan was chatting happily with everyone when he suddenly sensed that Da Bai had returned. He quickly sent him a voice transmission.
"Come to Penglai Immortal Palace!"
Upon hearing the voice beside his ear, Da Bai waved for Bai Ze to follow him.
Ever since entering Penglai Immortal Island, Bai Ze's mouth had not closed once.
What kind of immortal cave mansion is this?!
Bai Ze felt the surrounding spiritual energy, so dense that it seemed to be actively drilling into his body. As they drew closer to Penglai Immortal Palace, he saw Spirit Grass and Medicine carpeting the ground, along with countless Spiritual Beasts playing and frolicking.
The two landed before the gates of Penglai Immortal Palace. Bai Ze looked up at the palace built from innate spirit stones and froze where he stood.
"Snap out of it. Come in with me and meet Boss!"
Having no other choice, Da Bai grabbed Bai Ze by the shoulders and shook him hard.
"O-okay!" Bai Ze came back to his senses and straightened his appearance, feeling rather nervous inside.
When the two entered the hall, they found there were quite a few people inside. Da Bai glanced at the crowd in confusion, then happily ran to Qing Xuan's side and said,
"Boss, I'm back!!!"
Qing Xuan rubbed Da Bai's head, feeling deeply moved.
"It's good that you're back! Let me introduce you. These two are Kong Xuan and Peng Xuan, my two disciples. Those two over there are Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi and Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, my friends."
Qing Xuan then looked at everyone and said, "This fellow is the Innate Divine Beast Fuzhu. I named him Da Bai. He is my... companion divine beast!"
Qing Xuan did not say that Da Bai was his mount. After countless ages together, Qing Xuan had long regarded Da Bai as family.
Da Bai was overjoyed upon hearing this. He understood his boss's intention, and his heart warmed.
He then looked toward the two brothers.
"So you are Yuan Feng's children. Not bad. Back then, I even chatted with your mother," Da Bai boasted.
Hearing this, the two brothers hurriedly bowed. "Greetings, Uncle Da Bai!"
The two brothers thought that since he was their master's companion divine beast, calling him uncle was not inappropriate.
Da Bai was delighted that the two understood the situation so well. He then looked toward Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoists!"
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Da Bai!"
The three exchanged greetings and became acquainted. Da Bai then pointed at Bai Ze and said,
"Boss, this is my friend Bai Ze. He also wishes to join our Three Immortal Islands!"
Bai Ze was startled, then hurriedly said,
"Greetings, Daojun Qing Xuan. This junior has admired Daojun for a long time and wishes to join the Three Immortal Islands. I humbly beg Daojun to grant my request!" After saying this, Bai Ze knelt down.
Qing Xuan was quite curious about Bai Ze. In the legends of his previous life, Bai Ze had been an auspicious beast with the ability to know ancient and modern matters, perceive people's hearts, ward off evil and ghosts, and foresee the future. Qing Xuan thought for a moment before saying,
"Since Fellow Daoist Da Bai recommended you, Fellow Daoist Bai Ze may join my Three Immortal Islands and manage the Million Spirit Beasts of the Three Immortal Islands together with Da Bai."
"Thank you, Daojun!" Bai Ze was overjoyed. In his heart, the Three Immortal Islands were far more reliable than the Demon Race.
"Disciples, take Fellow Daoist Bai Ze to Fangzhang Immortal Mountain and find him a place to stay."
"Yes, Master."
"I'm going too!"
Several people departed in succession, leaving only Qing Xuan, Hong Yun, and Zhen Yuanzi in Penglai Immortal Palace.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on gaining such a capable assistant. This demon Bai Ze has quite a good reputation," Zhen Yuanzi said with a smile.
"Hahahaha, if I did not have Huoyun Palace, I would want to join your Three Immortal Islands myself," Hong Yun said with a hearty laugh.
"Hahaha, Fellow Daoists, the gates of the Three Immortal Islands will always be open to you both. Would you join me in the rear courtyard for tea and a discussion of the Dao?" Qing Xuan invited with a smile.
"Excellent!"
"Let's go!"
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