Yunxiao was the eldest of the Three Xiaos. Her temperament was the most composed, and her voice was gentle as water. "Senior Brother Niu Ben, we're planning to return to Three Immortal Island. We came today to bid you farewell."
The disciples under Primordial Heavenly Lord and Tongtian generally cultivated at Kunlun Mountain, but they also had Dao Fields of their own.
The Dao Fields of the Three Xiaos and Zhao Gongming were located on Three Immortal Island.
Niu Ben had just wanted to ask why they were suddenly returning to their Dao Field when a voice abruptly sounded in his mind.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for triggering a God-tier Choice.] [Choice 1: Leave Kunlun Mountain and escort the Three Xiaos back to Three Immortal Island. Reward: one Lottery Chance!] [Choice 2: Cultivate immortality steadily and remain at Kunlun Mountain. You may obtain Hundred Thousand Years of Dharma Power!]
Hearing the system prompt,
Niu Ben was slightly taken aback, but the smile on his face soon grew more pronounced.
Naturally, he chose the first option without hesitation.
It was definitely not because of the Lottery Chance. He was worried about the safety of his three junior sisters. The Primordial Wilderness was filled with danger; Daluo were everywhere, and Golden Immortals were less valuable than dogs.
Without his protection, what if his three junior sisters encountered danger?
With that thought, Niu Ben smiled. "My three junior sisters possess jade-like bones and icy skin, with beauty enough to enthrall all living beings. If no one protects you, you may encounter danger on the journey back!"
"Let your senior brother escort you home!"
Upon hearing Niu Ben's praise, the Three Xiaos' eyes immediately lit up, and they were delighted.
As the eldest sister, Yunxiao was gentle as water. Qiongxiao hated evil and loved with clear devotion. Bixiao was the youngest, clever and mischievous, like the little girl next door.
Bixiao immediately wrapped her arms around Niu Ben's arm, her eyes curving into crescents as she smiled. "Senior Brother Niu Ben, you're not deliberately teasing us, are you? You really want to come with us?"
Niu Ben gently scraped Bixiao's delicate nose with a finger. "Of course. When have I ever lied to you?"
"But first, I need to report this to Master!"
The Three Xiaos followed Niu Ben to Taishang's Dao Field.
Taishang was sitting with his eyes closed, comprehending the Great Dao. Sensing their arrival, he opened his eyes and looked at the four of them, his gaze as deep as a vast river of the Great Dao.
"Niu Ben greets Master!"
The Three Xiaos following behind him also immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"We greet Great Martial Uncle!"
Taishang gradually restrained his aura, revealing a gentle smile. "Niu, what do you seek from your master?"
Niu Ben reported, "Master, my three junior sisters are preparing to return to their Dao Field. This disciple fears that the three of them may encounter danger, so I wish to escort them back. At the same time, I wish to travel through the Primordial Wilderness."
"This disciple believes that cultivation cannot consist solely of bitter cultivation."
"Knowledge and action depend upon one another."
A glint flashed through Taishang's eyes. He looked at Niu Ben with even greater satisfaction and nodded. "That's right. One who knows only bitter cultivation will find it difficult to achieve the Great Dao. The road ahead requires tempering."
"Go!"
Niu Ben bowed, took his leave, and departed.
Soon afterward, the four of them left Kunlun Mountain together.
Meanwhile, within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains,
a great change was also taking place.
The Ox Clan had now completely unified and become the strongest force within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.
Niu Ben's father, Niu Ba,
had successfully advanced to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm by relying on the Ox Clan's Fortune.
As the Ox Clan grew stronger, it required more resources. Thus, it embarked upon a path of unification. Within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, no race could contend with the Ox Clan.
The path to unification was also exceptionally smooth.
Especially with the Innate Spiritual Treasure Niu Ben had left behind.
The Ox Clan led by Niu Ba was practically invincible. The entire Hundred Thousand Great Mountains had now become Ox Clan territory.
Moreover, the Ox Clan had Niu Qing, a Grand Luo Golden Immortal. No one could shake their position.
In less than several hundred years,
all the large and small clans within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains had submitted to the Ox Clan, with the Ox Clan at their head.
The Ox Clan's days also grew better and better.
At this moment,
inside the Ox Clan's main camp,
Niu Ba looked at the Ox Clan as it now stood, feeling deeply moved.
If not for his son, the Ox Clan could never have developed to its present scale. It might even have become blood food for other races.
At this moment, he had summoned the clan chiefs of every Ox Clan tribe.
Seated beneath him were the chiefs of the various tribes.
Suppressing the emotions in his heart, he swept his gaze over everyone present, his voice low and powerful.
"Although the Ox Clan is no longer as glorious as it was in ancient times, at the very least, we are no longer bullied at will. Our current development is not bad either."
"It is only a pity that my son is not here!"
His words were also meant to remind everyone present that they must remember who had brought them their good lives.
And in his heart, he dearly missed his son.
The other clansmen also nodded silently.
All of them held gratitude for Niu Ben in their hearts.
One of the minor chiefs from an Ox Clan Tribe stood and cupped his hands in salute, his face filled with gratitude. "Clan Chief Niu Ba, the glory our Ox Clan enjoys today is entirely due to the Young Clan Chief."
"Furthermore, the Young Clan Chief is now a Disciple of the Three Pure Ones. That is equivalent to finding our Ox Clan a powerful backer."
The others nodded one after another.
They felt heartfelt gratitude toward Niu Ben.
Another elder stood with worry in his eyes and cupped his hands. "Clan Chief Niu Ba, our Ox Clan has gradually begun to emerge. Perhaps we are not considered a powerful race in the entire Primordial Wilderness, but we are no longer obscure."
"What I fear now is East Prince Gong coming to our door. If we refuse him, given his temperament, he certainly will not let the matter rest."
"Furthermore, one of the small clans we previously destroyed is said to have submitted to the Purple Mansion Immortal Court. Could that bring their retaliation upon us?"
The expressions of the others also changed.
They were worried as well.
If they truly provoked retaliation from the Purple Mansion Immortal Court, then with the Ox Clan's current strength, they would have no way to contend against it. A single Quasi-Saint could suppress them all.
Niu Ba furrowed his brow in thought. He was equally concerned, but he could not show it on his face.
He said in a deep voice, "Probably not!"
"Those lofty figures likely will not pay attention to our Hundred Thousand Great Mountains. Even if that small affiliated clan was wiped out, the Purple Mansion Immortal Court may not care."
Although he said so, the worry in many people's eyes still could not be dispelled.
If the Purple Mansion Immortal Court truly came looking for trouble one day, how should they respond?
At that moment, Niu Ba suddenly laughed.
Everyone looked at him in confusion.
With a broad wave of his hand, he said domineeringly, "Have you all forgotten my son?"
"Just now, you were saying that my son has the Three Pure Ones behind him. Even if something truly happens and the Purple Mansion Immortal Court comes to hold us accountable, we can simply reveal our backing."
"East Prince Gong would not directly move against us over one insignificant clan."
"To offend the Three Pure Ones over such an inconspicuous little clan—unless something is wrong with his head, no sane person would do such a thing."
"Besides, countless weak clans have submitted to the Purple Mansion Immortal Court. They may not even bother with it."
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