The Gods and Demons Come to Offer Congratulations! A Visitor from the East Sea Dragon Clan!

Countless golden clouds covered a million miles of sky. The magnificent phenomenon shook the entire East Sea Coast.

"Someone has become a Primordial Great Sage!"

"The phenomenon is coming from the Human Tribe... Could Gu Xi of the Human Race have broken through?"

"If it isn't him, it couldn't be anyone else from the Human Race."

"With a Primordial Great Sage among them, the Human Race has truly found its footing."

The Gods and Demons of the East Sea Coast released their Divine Sense one after another, watching the phenomenon above the Human Tribe.

When they saw a Great Dao Phantom slanting down from the depths of endless space-time toward the sky above the Human Race, they knew someone had become a Primordial Great Sage.

The descent of a Great Dao Phantom marked a living being's advancement to Primordial Great Sage.

And they were almost certain that the one who had advanced was Gu Xi.

"Someone, prepare a generous gift and send it to the Human Race to congratulate Fellow Daoist Gu Xi on becoming a Primordial Great Sage."

"Attendants, hurry! Ready my carriage and bring a hundred Thunder Spirit Fruits. You're coming with me to pay my respects to Great Sage Gu Xi."

"Fellow Daoist Gu Xi's advancement is a joyous occasion for the entire East Sea Coast. We of Lingxi Cave must send a congratulatory gift as well."

The Gods and Demons of the East Sea Coast reacted quickly. As soon as they realized Gu Xi had become a Primordial Great Sage, they saw their chance to build a good relationship with him. Bearing gifts, they headed for the Human Race to pay him a visit.

"Wonderful! The Holy Father has become a Grand Unity Golden Immortal!"

"Fellow Daoist Gu Xi has become a Primordial Great Sage!"

Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, Ziyi Shi, the Teng Snake Demon God, and the Fire Rhinoceros Daoist gazed at the Great Dao Phantom stretching down from the depths of Nether Space-time above the Elegant Abode where Gu Xi was in seclusion. They were all overjoyed.

They knew this was the sign of advancement to Primordial Great Sage.

"As a Primordial Great Sage, my Dao Embryo has merged with the Great Dao and constantly draws in Great Dao Power. My divine power has fused with the Great Dao Laws. As the laws shift in countless ways, so does my divine power. This strength truly is beyond anything a Golden Immortal can match."

Gu Xi felt the divine power within him, now more than ten thousand times stronger, and the Great Dao Laws he could command at will. He could not help but marvel.

A faint smile touched his lips.

From this day on, he too was a Great Sage.

"Now that I've established the Human Race's might and become a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, it's time to advance the Human Race's development and introduce the Four Seasons and Twenty-Four Solar Terms among them."

Gu Xi considered his next steps.

Suddenly, his gaze sharpened. He sensed the auras of many Gods and Demons rapidly approaching the Human Race.

But he soon smiled.

They all carried goodwill.

Clearly, after sensing his advancement to Primordial Great Sage, they had seized the chance to visit him and build a good relationship.

He welcomed it.

The Human Race should no longer face any major threats on the East Sea Coast.

Even so, if the Human Race wanted to flourish, they could not shut themselves away. They had to venture out, engage with the myriad races of Hong Huang, and trade what each side had for what they lacked. Only then could they obtain the resources they needed to develop, broaden their horizons, and gain knowledge.

As someone from another world, Gu Xi knew all too well the harm of closing a country off from the world.

Besides, if the Human Race wanted to rise quickly, the best approach was to make fewer enemies and more friends.

"Many honored guests will soon arrive. Prepare to welcome them."

Gu Xi's voice sounded in the ears of Suiren Shi and the others.

They paused at his transmitted message, then bowed together toward the Elegant Abode where he was in seclusion. "Understood!"

"I am the Evergreen Ancient God. I have come to congratulate Fellow Daoist Gu Xi on attaining Grand Unity, and I offer eighty-one grains of Celestial Pivot Star Sand."

"I am Lingmingzi of Qixia Mountain. Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Gu Xi on becoming a Primordial Great Sage. I offer one hundred Thunder Spirit Fruits."

"I am the Jade Lotus Daoist of Lingxi Cave. Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Gu Xi on becoming a Primordial Great Sage. I offer twelve White Jade Sacred Lotuses."

One God or Demon after another arrived among the Human Race.

Some descended in streaks of light, some rode immortal cranes, some arrived in treasure carriages, and others came upon clouds...

Nearly a hundred Gods and Demons arrived.

Suiren Shi and the other Human Race powerhouses hurried to welcome them, run off their feet.

But they were happy to do it. The gifts these Gods and Demons had brought were lavish enough to greatly strengthen the Human Race's foundations.

More importantly, if they could use this opportunity to build good relationships with these visitors, the Human Race would face far fewer obstacles in its future development on the East Sea Coast.

Gu Xi did not appear, but the strongest among the visiting Gods and Demons were only Golden Immortals. They knew they did not rank high enough for Gu Xi to receive them personally, so they took no offense.

Once these Gods and Demons learned of Suiren Shi and the others' standing within the Human Race, they treated them with great courtesy and warmth.

Some even struck numerous deals with Suiren Shi and the others on the spot.

"I am Ao Fang, Water God of Canglan River. On behalf of the East Sea Dragon Clan, I have come to congratulate Fellow Daoist Gu Xi on becoming a Primordial Great Sage. I offer ten thousand drops of Three Lights Divine Water."

Suddenly, a host of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals arrived among the Human Race carrying a crystal bridge. A being with a dragon's head and a human body stepped down from it and called out in a ringing voice.

"What? Ao Fang, Water God of Canglan River, has come too? And he's representing the East Sea Dragon Clan?"

The assembled Gods and Demons were startled when they saw the dragon-headed figure.

They recognized him as Ao Fang, Water God of Canglan River.

They all knew Ao Fang was only a Golden Immortal. The Canglan Water Mansion under his command had once ranked among the four great powers of the East Sea Coast solely because of the East Sea Dragon Clan.

Out of respect for the East Sea Dragon Clan, most Gods and Demons would not offend Ao Fang unless they had no other choice.

After all, though the Dragon Clan had declined and lost the overwhelming might with which they had once dominated heaven and earth, their reserves remained formidable. They were not a force ordinary God and Demon Dao Lords could afford to offend.

The Dragon Clan's Azure Dragon Old Ancestor was still alive. As one of the Four Great Sacred Beasts of Heaven and Earth, he guarded the Eastern Extreme Land of the Primordial Era.

That alone was enough to give anyone pause.

And the Dragon Clan might well have other ancient figures hidden deep away who were still alive.

Thus, any God or Demon with a little sense knew the Dragon Clan could not be offended lightly.

As for those without sense, it hardly mattered. They might be dead tomorrow.

Now Ao Fang had come on behalf of the East Sea Dragon Clan to congratulate Gu Xi... That was significant.

The assembled Gods and Demons all understood what it meant.

The East Sea Dragon Clan held Gu Xi in high regard.

"To think Great Sage Gu Xi has caught the East Sea Dragon Clan's attention."

The visiting Gods and Demons were privately glad they had come.

Ao Fang? He's here on behalf of the East Sea Dragon Clan to congratulate me on becoming a Primordial Great Sage? What are they after?

Inside the Elegant Abode, Gu Xi heard Ao Fang's voice, and a trace of puzzlement crossed his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Ao Fang, come in and join me!"

The doors of the Elegant Abode opened on their own.

Ao Fang smiled faintly and stepped inside.