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"Senior Ying Long, as a powerful being from the ancient era, you must be very familiar with the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation of that time."

"Could you explain it to me in detail?"

"Although I've heard of the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation and know it involved the three races, I'm not very clear on some of the details and inside stories."

Gu Xi humbly asked Ying Long for guidance.

Hearing Gu Xi inquire about the inner workings of the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation, Ying Long seemed to be triggered by many unpleasant memories, and his expression immediately darkened.

However, he did not evade or conceal.

"The Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation... In that great calamity, I have too many sad memories. I didn't want to bring it up again, but since you wish to know, young friend, I will tell you."

Ying Long sighed and said.

"Thank you for fulfilling my request, Senior." Gu Xi expressed his gratitude.

"As everyone knows, the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation was caused by our Dragon Race, along with the Phoenix Race and Kirin Race of that era, vying for dominance over the heavens and earth..."

"...Later, it involved myriad races and many God and Demon Dao Lords, thus forming an incredibly terrifying Calamity."

"Countless beings died in that Calamity, exceeding trillions."

"After the creation of the world, the earliest God and Demon Dao Lords and Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerates who rose to prominence all perished in that Calamity."

"Even my elder brother, the Ancestor Dragon, as well as the Ancestor Phoenix, Ancestor Kirin, Ancestor Yin Yang, Ancestor Qiankun, Ancestor Qingtian, and other powerful figures who reached the Quasi-Saint peak, all perished in that tribulation..."

"The ferocity of that battle was too terrifying!"

As Ying Long spoke, his face showed a look of lingering fear.

Gu Xi listened intently, as if he had personally witnessed a catastrophe that could be called the end of the world—

Across the vast Primordial World, billions of Gods and Demons clashed, countless beings engaged in chaotic battle, causing the heavens to crack and the earth to split, the sun and moon to lose their light, gods to fall, and myriad spirits to lie dead. Bodies piled up like mountains, blood flowed like seas, and white bones covered the fields.

Such a scene was truly horrifying.

"Countless beings in the Primordial World believed that our Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin races had triggered this Calamity, deeming us the culprits."

"Even now, many tribes of Gods and Demons whose ancestors perished in the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation still harbor hatred towards our three races."

"However... they never stop to think, who was the ultimate beneficiary of the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Calamity?"

"Our Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin races were originally the overlords of heaven and earth, occupying more than sixty percent of the Primordial World's Destiny/Fortune."

"But what about after the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Calamity? Although the Witch and Demon Races became the new overlords..."

"However, the greatest share of the world's Destiny/Fortune did not go to the Witch and Demon Races, but to that Person!"

"Heh heh, moreover, with just a few sermons, he took in the most powerful Gods and Demons from after the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Calamity as his disciples... almost all great divine abilities had to address him as Teacher."

"Back then, if that one hadn't conspired with Luohu, how could the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Calamity have erupted? How could our Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin races have declined to what they are today?"

Ying Long suddenly sneered, as if venting the resentment that had been suppressed in his heart for billions of years.

"Cough cough..."

"Senior Ying Long, please be mindful. Don't say things you shouldn't."

Gu Xi quickly stopped Ying Long from revealing more information about that Person.

He naturally knew who the Person Ying Long was referring to.

However, that Person was now one with the Heavenly Dao. If too much information were revealed, he might sense it, which would be problematic.

"It was my oversight!"

"There are indeed some things that shouldn't be said!"

Ying Long immediately realized his mistake and did not mention that Person again.

Afterward, Ying Long told Gu Xi many lesser-known secrets.

For example, Great Immortal Yang Mei, who was with Hongjun in the past, might not be dead.

But no one knew exactly where he was.

Also, the Ancestor Phoenix might not have completely died. In the space-time of the Southern Immortal Volcano Cluster, a trace of the Ancestor Phoenix's soul might still be hidden, silently waiting for an opportunity to revive.

And the Mo Race's Luohu might also not be dead.

Because when he perished, his God-Slaying Spear and the Twelve-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus disappeared.

Part of his Primordial Spirit, or even his Dao Fruit, might be hidden within these two Spiritual Treasures.

Perhaps Luohu, like the Ancestor Phoenix, was silently waiting for a chance to resurrect.

Hearing these secrets, Gu Xi secretly clicked his tongue.

He thought that inviting Ying Long over as a guest today was absolutely the right decision.

Otherwise, he would never have known these hidden truths.

"By the way, Heavenly Secrets indicate that there are thirteen Grotto-Heaven Blessed Lands in the East Sea, including the Three Islands and Ten Continents."

"Now, the Ten Continents have long since emerged and are occupied by the various rogue Immortals of the East Sea."

"But the Three Islands have yet to emerge."

"I've calculated that Penglai Island might emerge soon... Keep an eye out, and if your strength is sufficient, you might consider taking it."

Ying Long then dropped another bombshell.

Penglai Island was about to emerge?

Gu Xi's eyes instantly blazed with brilliance.

Then, he asked with some curiosity:

"Senior Ying Long, since you've already calculated that Penglai Island is about to emerge, why don't you let the Dragon Race claim it?"

Ying Long sighed heavily and gave a wry smile, "Although our Dragon Race indeed still has some foundation... we are no longer suited to stir up trouble."

"Whether it's the Witch Race, the Yao Race, the various rogue Immortals of the East Sea, or the many powerful races in the Primordial Era, they probably don't want to see the Dragon Race rise again."

"If the Dragon Race were to occupy Penglai Island, I fear they would face a joint suppression from all sides."

Gu Xi understood after listening.

The Dragon Race, as one of the three overlords of the Primordial Era.

They were too formidable.

Even though the Dragon Race had declined and no longer possessed the strength to contend for overlord status again, they were still feared by the Witch and Demon Races and many other powerful forces.

It was like an Emperor of a dynasty. Even if he abdicated for some reason and declared he no longer had any intention of vying for the throne.

But... would the new Emperor and the various nobles feel at ease about him?

No!

It was impossible!

They would never allow him to grow strong and rise again.

They would even keep a constant watch on him.

If he made any "improper moves," they would likely strike him down immediately.

"Then I thank you, Senior, for giving me such valuable information."

"If possible, I will take Penglai Island."

Gu Xi cupped his hands and thanked Ying Long.

Then, he pondered for a moment and decided to give Ying Long some tangible reward.

"Senior Ying Long, you know that besides the Divine Positions of the God of Seasons, I also possess the Divine Positions of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms."

"Some of the Divine Positions of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms are not immediately useful to our Human Race, so I'll hand them over to your Dragon Race!"

As he spoke, with a thought, he took out three talismans representing the Divine Positions of Grain Rain, Awakening of Insects, and Spring Equinox, and handed them to Ying Long.

"Hahaha, little friend, you're a good one!"

"Our Dragon Race has been in decline for a long time, and there are very few dragons who possess Heaven and Earth Positions. We are indeed in urgent need of some Divine Positions to nurture outstanding juniors. I won't be polite."

Ying Long's eyes lit up, and he laughed heartily as he put away the three talismans.

"Little friend, since you've given our Dragon Race such a great benefit, I'll give you another piece of advice!"

"In the future, if you can ascend to Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerate and have the potential to contend for Primordial Chaos Saint... you must be wary of that one!"

"Remember this, remember this!"

After speaking, Old Ancestor Ying Long disappeared without any explanation.

"If I have the potential to contend for Primordial Chaos Saint, I must be wary of that one?"

A flicker of confusion flashed in Gu Xi's eyes, but he committed the words to memory.

However, there were other matters to attend to now.

With a thought, he summoned Suiren Shi and the others outside the Human Sacred Hall to come in.