Kong Xuan Gained a Little Brother for No Reason? He Even Dared to Fool Saints?

"Not bad!"

"This Innate Five Elements Power was originally a Mystical Power, yet it has been tempered into an Acquired Supreme Treasure. Its might is likely comparable to those Top-Grade Supreme-Quality Innate Spiritual Treasures!"

Seeing this, Taiqing was the first to nod, seemingly quite satisfied.

"Eldest Brother, this child has successfully transformed. Why don't we brothers take him back to Kunlun Mountain first, then let him choose his own Teacher?"

As though worried that Tongtian and Fellow Daoist Jieyin would snatch him away, Yuanshi smiled as he spoke softly to Taiqing.

"Fellow Daoist Yuanshi!"

"This child is fated with the Western Teachings. This time, he is destined to join the Western Teachings. Your Profound Gate Three Teachings have no shortage of geniuses, so why must you seize a disciple of the Western Teachings?"

Jieyin was even more straightforward, directly referring to Kong Xuan as his disciple.

"Hmph!"

"Jieyin, ask this brat whether he even thinks highly of your Western Teachings!"

"Since this child is of an unusual kind, he should naturally enter the Jie Sect and receive my true teachings!"

Tongtian gave a cold snort and suddenly stepped forward. An astonishing aura swept out in all directions.

This caused Nuwa, who had arrived last, to reveal a trace of displeasure as she too stepped forward.

"Three Senior Brothers, Fellow Daoist Jieyin, This Palace has had dealings with Kong Xuan's mother!"

"Since this child is the Son of Yuan Feng, entering Nuwa Palace would be the safest course!"

Nuwa had originally come to lend Taiyi her support, but upon seeing Kong Xuan successfully transform and recognizing his extraordinary aptitude, she too developed a desire to nurture talent.

Behind Nuwa, Taiyi's lips twitched slightly as he watched the five Saints speak one after another.

Yet he was ultimately inferior to Saints. He knew that speaking at such a moment would offend more than one Saint, so he simply kept his mouth shut.

Still, his gaze toward Kong Xuan remained filled with threat.

Kong Xuan naturally heard every word these Saints said with perfect clarity.

Not only was he not delighted, he instinctively raised his head and looked toward the Tribulation Clouds slowly dissipating overhead, seemingly lost in thought.

The Saints' brows all furrowed, and each revealed a hint of displeasure.

As Saints, they had personally come here and had even expressed their intentions to take Kong Xuan as a disciple.

Yet Kong Xuan did not know to be overwhelmed with gratitude, nor did he take the initiative to bow and acknowledge a Teacher. Could it be that they had to speak again?

Within the Thunder Tribulation Divine Palace!

Mo Wen's brows furrowed slightly as well, a measure of worry rising in his heart.

Could it be that Kong Xuan had discovered his Divine Sense?

That shouldn't be possible.

Although he had controlled the thunder tribulation and gone easy on him this time, his Divine Sense had never been exposed, nor had he exchanged a single word with Kong Xuan.

Besides, even those Saints had not discovered him. There was no reason for this fellow to sense his presence, was there?

Could it be because he had intercepted just the tiniest sliver of benefits?

While Mo Wen considered whether he had exposed himself, Kong Xuan had already gathered his thoughts.

He slowly stepped forward and bowed toward the five Saints in the distance.

"Kong Xuan of the Phoenix Race greets all Seniors!"

"I understand why all Seniors have come this time!"

"Though I deeply yearn for the Saints' lineages, during this tribulation I gained certain insights. I can only boldly decline the goodwill of all Seniors!"

A trace of solemnity appeared on Kong Xuan's face, as though he had already made his own decision.

Hearing this, Taiqing, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Jieyin, Nuwa, Taiyi, and even the Demon Race experts in the distance all revealed expressions of immense astonishment.

"He actually declined the Saints?"

"Could it be that this fellow is ultimately still afraid of This Emperor?"

A hint of excitement flickered in Taiyi's eyes.

If Kong Xuan declined the Saints' recruitment and instead joined his ranks, then the prestige of his Demon Race might overwhelm the lineages of many Saints.

"Kong Xuan!"

"Do not think that I came here specifically to accept an ant like you into my sect!"

"I merely came to investigate the secrets of this Transformation Thunder Tribulation and, while I was at it, grant you a fortuitous opportunity!"

"Since you do not cherish it, then you will likely have no affinity with my lineage in the future!"

Yuanshi's expression darkened, seemingly unable to save face, and he immediately snorted coldly.

He was, after all, a Saint of the Heavenly Dao. He had specially appeared here to express his intention to recruit a Junior, only to be rejected. That was rather humiliating.

Most crucially, Kong Xuan had not only rejected him, but also his Eldest Brother, Third Brother, Jieyin, and Nuwa.

Could it be that he intended to join the Demon Race?

Was Kong Xuan insane?

"You are mistaken, Fellow Daoist Yuanshi!"

"You and Fellow Daoist Taiqing did not come for Kong Xuan, but this poor Daoist truly came specifically to recruit Kong Xuan into the Western Teachings!"

"Kong Xuan, once you join the Western Teachings, you will receive the guidance of both this poor Daoist and my junior brother, two Saints!"

"Moreover, in the future, you may not be without a chance to reestablish the Phoenix Race and restore its former prosperity!"

"You must think this through carefully!"

At this moment, Jieyin lowered his stance and questioned Kong Xuan.

To him, face was something that could be cast aside once lost. How could it compare to a disciple who had passed the Nine-Nine Transformation Thunder Tribulation and carried the remaining Fortune of the Phoenix Race?

"Kong Xuan, your Phoenix Race still has clansmen under This Palace's protection!"

"You should return with This Palace!"

"Otherwise, This Palace may not be able to protect you in the future!"

Nuwa spoke at this time as well, whispering to Kong Xuan. She seemed to be using Kong Xuan's clansmen to force him into submission.

"This junior remembers the good intentions of all you seniors!"

"However, having passed the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation this time, I have already developed a heart of gratitude toward the Transformation Thunder Tribulation!"

"Just now, I swore an oath in my heart that from this day forth, I would follow the Transformation Thunder Tribulation and become a Thunder Chaser..."

There were three parts truth and seven parts falsehood in Kong Xuan's words.

He did feel that the Transformation Thunder Tribulation might have shown him some special favor, but he had no way of figuring out why.

Still, he was no fool. No matter whose Saint Disciple he became, he might not gain freedom, nor would it be easy to reestablish the Phoenix Race.

Not to mention that Taiyi bore a grudge against him. How could he possibly join the Demon Race?

What he needed now was time to increase his strength.

That was why he used the excuse of having sworn an oath, pushing everything onto the Transformation Thunder Tribulation.

Were these Saints not here to investigate the secrets of the Transformation Thunder Tribulation?

Then let them keep investigating.

Perhaps by the time the Saints figured it out, he would already have become an overlord of one region and reestablished the Phoenix Race!

Within the Thunder Tribulation Divine Palace, Mo Wen naturally sensed this scene.

He could not help but freeze. This Kong Xuan really dared to spin tales!

The moment he opened his mouth, he called himself a Thunder Chaser?

Was the Transformation Thunder Tribulation really so easy to chase?

By that reckoning, had he somehow gained himself a little brother?

If this kid learned that he, the Thunder Tribulation Controller, possessed only the cultivation of a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, would his intestines turn green with regret?

At this moment, Mo Wen was not the only one astonished by Kong Xuan's flamboyant maneuver. Kong Xuan's words also caused the Saints' faces to darken.

"A Thunder Chaser?"

"Kong Xuan, did you sense some secret within the thunder tribulation?"

"Could it be that there was a decree from the Heavenly Dao?"

"Or did some existence transmit a message to you?"

"..."

Bursts of Saint's Voice suddenly rang beside Kong Xuan's ears, making his head buzz.

The auras around Taiqing, Yuanshi, Tongtian, Jieyin, and Nuwa also slowly surged upward. Terrifying pressure swept toward Kong Xuan, making his body shudder violently as he nearly lost the ability to stand.

"You seniors have misunderstood!"

"The Transformation Thunder Tribulation is Heavenly Dao Authority!"

"Since I revere the Transformation Thunder Tribulation, I naturally revere the Heavenly Dao!"

"Could revering the Heavenly Dao be wrong?"

Kong Xuan was greatly alarmed and hurriedly explained.

He had merely wanted to put on an inscrutable act before the Saints. Who could have known he would botch it and become the target of their interrogation?

Had he known this would happen, he should have simply refused honestly. Why had he dragged the Transformation Thunder Tribulation into it?

Now five Saints had turned their attention on him. What was he supposed to do?