The Three Clans' First Clash, Caifeng Returns to the Phoenix Clan!

At the East Sea Coast, within the Endless Sea Domain!

A magnificent and resplendent palace stood in the center of the East Sea!

Zu Long sat high upon his throne!

Zhu Long, Ying Long, and the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon sat on either side, while the Nine Sons of the Dragon were also gathered within the hall!

Zu Long began to speak, his voice ringing like a great bell!

Zu Long said, "In recent years, our Dragon Clan has conquered countless minor clans, yet the Black Tortoise Clan has stubbornly refused to submit. What is the reason for this?"

Zhu Long and Ying Long stepped forward, cupped their hands, and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Black Tortoise Clan has always been proud and aloof, and they are not easily subdued. Though our army has campaigned against them many times, they rely upon their tortoise shells, whose defense is unparalleled and difficult to breach. Thus, they still cling stubbornly to their corner."

The Five-Clawed Golden Dragon agreed. "What my imperial brothers say is most true. This minister believes we can dispatch Dragon Clan elites to infiltrate the Black Tortoise Clan's territory and wait for an opportunity to sabotage their defensive fortifications. Once their defenses collapse, we can launch a full assault and surely break the enemy."

Zu Long nodded slightly in approval. He then turned toward the Nine Sons and asked, "Do you have any good strategies?"

The Nine Sons exchanged glances. Qiu Niu, the eldest, was the first to speak. "Father, your son is willing to lead a squad of elite soldiers into the Black Tortoise Clan and stir up internal strife, dismantling them from within."

After hearing this, Ying Long said, "Imperial Brother, this minister believes it is inappropriate. Our Dragon Clan is the overlord of the Four Seas. Why go to such great lengths to deal with a mere Black Tortoise Clan? We should simply wipe them out!"

Zhu Long immediately said, "Third Brother, that cannot be done. Our Dragon Clan is destined to unite the Primordial Wilderness in the future. How can we squander so many troops on this?"

Ying Long said disdainfully, "Second Brother, if we cannot even take down a mere Black Tortoise Clan, how can we speak of uniting the Primordial Wilderness?"

He then turned, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead troops to exterminate the Black Tortoise Clan!"

Though Ying Long was arrogant, he indeed possessed the strength to be arrogant. At this time, Ying Long had already reached the peak of the early Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal stage!

After hearing this, Zu Long said, "Good. We shall do as Third Brother says!"

Little did they know, once Ying Long left, he would never return!

In the Central Great Land, beneath Buzhou Mountain!

Shi Qilin, the chief of the Qilin Clan, was also within Qilin Hall. Before him, the many higher-ups of the Qilin Clan sat on either side!

Shi Qilin spoke with the roar of a tiger, "Our Qilin Clan is growing stronger by the day, yet the White Elephant Clan and the Heavenly Lion Clan have repeatedly refused our orders. I intend to exterminate both clans. What do you all think?"

All the Qilin Clan higher-ups remained silent. Seeing this, Shi Qilin roared, "What, are you afraid?"

At this moment, an elderly qilin stood and slowly said, "Clan Chief, the White Elephant Clan and the Heavenly Lion Clan are not to be underestimated. If we act rashly, I fear our clan will also suffer grievous losses."

"Then are we simply to let them defy the orders of our Qilin Clan?" Shi Qilin's eyes widened.

"Why not first dispatch envoys to negotiate? If they still refuse to obey our command, it will not be too late to destroy them then," another qilin suggested.

Shi Qilin pondered for a moment before finally nodding. "Very well, we shall proceed as you say. But if they still do not know what is good for them, do not blame me for showing no mercy!"

The elderly qilin said, "The Clan Chief is wise! If it truly comes to that, we can wait until the three clan elders, Ink Qilin and the Water-Fire Qilin, emerge from seclusion before carrying out the extermination."

After hearing this, Shi Qilin waved his hand. "You may all leave!"

He then instructed the elderly qilin, "I leave this matter to you. I, too, will enter seclusion!"

Afterward, the qilins all withdrew!

At the East Sea Coast, Three Immortals Island!

Taichu looked at the wisps of tribulation clouds drifting through the sky. With a pinch of his fingers, he calculated that the great calamity would likely descend after several tens of thousands of yuanhui!

When that time came, heavenly secrets would grow obscure, calamities would rise on every side, and the living beings of the Primordial Wilderness would be unable to escape another tribulation!

"White Tiger, how are the preparations for your Enforcement Hall progressing?"

"Reporting to Sect Leader, I have selected a total of eighteen elders. They are all native living beings of Three Immortals Island, each of outstanding character and considerable magical power!

"The cultivation of all eighteen elders is now at the early Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal stage!

"In addition, a thousand Enforcement Hall disciples have been selected. Their cultivation ranges from the early stage to the peak of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm, and they are likewise all native living beings of Three Immortals Island!

"More may be added in the future if needed! However, the number of Enforcement Hall elders is provisionally fixed at eighteen and will not be increased!"

Taichu nodded after hearing this. "Not bad. Whether for the living beings of Three Immortals Island or the future expansion of the Dao Protection Sect, strict laws are necessary. Our Dao Protection Sect upholds the will of the Great Dao and bears the heavy responsibility of protecting the Primordial Wilderness. There can be no carelessness!"

As they spoke, Caifeng had already arrived before them!

"Master, I've emerged from seclusion! Look!"

After saying that, she even spun around once!

"Mm, not bad. Great Perfection of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm!"

Taichu nodded with great satisfaction!

"Congratulations on emerging from seclusion, Junior Sister! Congratulations on emerging from seclusion, Fairy!"

"Senior Brother, Hall Master White Tiger, stop congratulating me. I'm only a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal!" Caifeng said smugly.

Xuan Yuan said, "Junior Sister, you are already exceptional. You broke through even faster than I did back then!"

Caifeng looked toward Taichu. "Master, Senior Brother wasn't lying to me, was he?"

Taichu said with a smile, "He was not. But on the path of cultivation, one cannot have only a realm without substance. Spar with your Senior Brother, and let your master see just how capable you are as a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal."

"But Senior Brother is a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, Master!"

"No matter. Xuan Yuan, suppress your realm to the same level as your Junior Sister!"

When Xuan Yuan heard Taichu say this, he scratched his head and said, "Master, do we really have to fight? I'm afraid of hurting Junior Sister!"

Taichu flew into a rage. "In the path of cultivation, one contends with Heaven, contends with Earth, contends with all living beings. Your master may protect you for a time, but not for a lifetime. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, neither of them said a word!

"Why haven't you begun? No holding back!"

As soon as Taichu finished speaking, Xuan Yuan and Caifeng immediately unleashed the magic power around their bodies. Waves of energy surged as the two entered a state of battle!

Xuan Yuan struck out with his palm, and countless waves of energy swept toward Caifeng!

Instead of retreating, Caifeng advanced. The Five Elements Sword flashed out, each stroke aimed straight for the throat!

Xuan Yuan possessed the body of a Black Tortoise, his defenses unmatched. He braced himself and took the attack head-on, then countered with another palm strike!

With that single strike, Caifeng was sent flying a million li!

Caifeng immediately spat out blood, yet her gaze only grew sharper.

Her figure flashed, transforming into a streak of five-colored light. She revealed her true phoenix form and charged at Xuan Yuan once more.

Xuan Yuan was startled. He had not expected Caifeng to be so tenacious.

His hands swiftly formed seals, and a protective barrier formed around his body!

Bang!

After a thunderous crash, the protective barrier around Xuan Yuan cracked apart layer by layer!

Caifeng's face had also gone deathly pale!

"Come, let us fight again!" Caifeng's battle intent soared to the heavens!

Hearing this, Xuan Yuan drew the Xuan Yuan Sword, and the surrounding temperature immediately plummeted!

Sensing Xuan Yuan's strength, Caifeng directly brought out the Fire Spirit Pearl. The Fire Spirit Pearl and the Five Elements Treasure Sword echoed with one another as they charged toward Xuan Yuan!

The two fought for another five hundred years!

At this moment, Taichu wore a smile and nodded repeatedly!

"Stop! You have both done well and have not disappointed your master. Caifeng, how do you feel now?"

Caifeng said in delighted surprise, "I feel that my realm has become more stable, and my magic power has also condensed considerably. Thank you, Master!"

Taichu nodded. "It is good that you understand. You have been away from the Southern Blazing Undying Volcano for tens of thousands of years. Go back and take a look!"

After giving Caifeng some instructions, Taichu placed another mark upon her body. "Go. This mark of your master's can annihilate a Great Luo Golden Immortal Perfection in a single strike. This journey of yours will surely be free of worry!"

After bidding farewell, Caifeng flew toward the Southern Blazing Undying Volcano!

Watching Caifeng's departing figure, Taichu's expression shifted unpredictably. Then, with a single step, he too left Three Immortals Island!