Ancient Secrets

Five Elements Mountain!

Human Sacred Hall!

"Senior Ying Long, as a powerhouse from the ancient era, you must know the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation of that time very well, right?"

"Could you tell me about it in detail?"

"I have heard of the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation and know it involved the three races, but I do not know much about its specific details and hidden truths."

Gu Xi humbly sought Ying Long's guidance.

Upon hearing Gu Xi inquire about the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation's secrets, Ying Long seemed to recall many unpleasant memories, and his expression immediately darkened.

However, he did not evade the matter or conceal anything.

"The Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation... I have far too many painful memories from that calamity. I did not wish to mention it to anyone again, but since you wish to know, little friend, I shall tell you."

Ying Long spoke with a sigh.

"Thank you for granting my request, Senior," Gu Xi said.

"As everyone knows, the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation was caused by our Dragon Clan, the Phoenix Race, and the Kirin Race of that era fighting to become the rulers of heaven and earth..."

"...Later, it swept countless races and numerous Gods and Demons Dao Lords into the conflict, eventually becoming an incomparably terrifying tribulation."

"Countless living beings died in that tribulation, more than trillions upon trillions."

"After the world was created, the earliest Gods and Demons Dao Lords and Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerates to rise to prominence basically all perished in that tribulation."

"Even my eldest brother, Ancestor Dragon, along with Ancestor Phoenix, Ancestor Kirin, Yin-Yang Ancestor, Qiankun Ancestor, Ancestor Qingtian, and other formidable figures who had reached the peak of the Quasi-Sage realm, all fell in that calamity..."

"That battle was too brutal, too terrifying!"

As Ying Long spoke, lingering fear appeared on his face.

Gu Xi listened intently, as though he could personally see that apocalyptic catastrophe---

Across the vast land of Hong Huang, hundreds of millions of Gods and Demons slaughtered one another, while countless living beings fought in chaotic battle. Heaven and earth shattered, the sun and moon lost their light, the gods fell, and countless beings lay dead. Mountains of corpses and seas of blood were everywhere, with bones strewn across the wilderness.

Such a scene was truly horrifying.

"Countless living beings in Hong Huang believe that our Phoenix, Kirin, and Dragon Races caused this tribulation, considering our three races to be the chief culprits."

"Even today, many Gods and Demons tribes whose ancestors fell in the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation remain filled with hatred toward our three races."

"However... have they ever considered who truly benefited in the end from the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation?"

"Our Phoenix, Kirin, and Dragon Races were originally the rulers of heaven and earth, possessing more than sixty percent of the Primordial World's providence."

"But after the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation? Although the Witch and Demon Races became the new rulers..."

"Yet the one who possessed the greatest share of heaven and earth's providence was not the Witch and Demon Races, but that person!"

"Heh heh, and with several lectures, that person took in the strongest batch of Gods and Demons after the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation as disciples... Nearly every Great Supernatural Being had to call him Teacher."

"If that one had not plotted with Luohu back then, how could the Dragon-Phoenix-Kirin Tribulation have erupted? How could our Phoenix, Kirin, and Dragon Races have declined to our present state?"

Ying Long suddenly spoke with a cold laugh, seemingly venting the resentment he had suppressed for countless ages.

"Ahem..."

"Senior Ying Long, be careful. Do not speak of things that should not be spoken of."

Gu Xi hurriedly stopped Ying Long from continuing to speak of that person.

Naturally, he knew who Ying Long was referring to.

However, that person had now merged with the Heavenly Dao. If too much information were revealed, he might sense it, and that would be troublesome.

"I was careless!"

"Some things truly should not be said!"

Ying Long immediately came to his senses and did not mention that person again.

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

For instance, Great Immortal Yang Mei, who had once stood alongside Ancestor Hongjun, was very likely still alive.

As for where he was, no one knew.

Ancestor Phoenix might not have completely died either. Within the space-time of the Southern Undying Volcano range, a trace of Ancestor Phoenix's soul might still be hidden, silently awaiting an opportunity to revive.

Luohu of the demon race might not have completely died either.

For when he fell, his God-Slaying Spear and Twelve-Grade World-Destroying Black Lotus vanished without a trace.

Part of his Primordial Spirit, perhaps even his Dao Fruit, might be hidden within those two spiritual treasures.

Perhaps Luohu and Ancestor Phoenix were both silently waiting for an opportunity to return to life.

These secrets left Gu Xi secretly clicking his tongue in amazement.

He thought that inviting Ying Long as a guest today had truly been the right decision.

Otherwise, he would never have known these secrets.

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

"By now, the Ten Continents have long since emerged and been occupied by many independent immortals of the East Sea."

"But the Three Islands have yet to emerge."

"By my calculations, Penglai Island may emerge before long... Keep an eye on it. If you are strong enough, you may as well claim it."

Ying Long dropped another explosive piece of news.

Penglai Island was about to emerge?

A sharp gleam instantly burst from Gu Xi's eyes.

Then, he asked curiously:

"Senior Ying Long, since you have already calculated that Penglai Island is about to emerge, why not have the Dragon Clan occupy it?"

Ying Long let out a heavy sigh and said with a bitter smile, "Though our Dragon Clan does still possess some foundations... it is no longer suitable for us to stir up trouble."

"Whether it is the Witch Race, the Demon Race, the many independent immortals of the East Sea, or the many powerful races of Hong Huang, none of them likely wish to see the Dragon Clan rise again."

"Once the Dragon Clan occupies Penglai Island, we would likely suffer joint suppression from every faction."

Gu Xi immediately understood after hearing this.

The Dragon Clan had once been one of the three great rulers of Hong Huang.

They inspired far too much wariness.

Even though the Dragon Clan had now declined and no longer possessed the strength to contend for supremacy again, the Witch and Demon Races, along with many powerful factions, still remained wary of them.

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

Would the new emperor and the many nobles truly feel at ease because of that?

No!

They could not!

And they certainly would not allow him to grow strong and rise again.

They might even monitor him constantly.

The moment he made any "improper move," they would likely strike ruthlessly at once.

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

"If possible, I will take Penglai Island."

Gu Xi cupped his hands toward Ying Long in thanks.

Then, after pondering briefly, he decided to give Ying Long a tangible reward.

"Senior Ying Long, you know that aside from the divine positions of the God of Seasons, I also possess the divine positions of twenty Solar-Term Gods."

"Some of the twenty-four Solar-Term Divine Positions are not yet useful to our Human Race, so I will give them to your Dragon Clan!"

As he spoke, a thought crossed his mind, and he took out three talismans representing the divine positions of Rain Water, Awakening of Insects, and Spring Equinox, handing them to Ying Long.

"Hahaha, little friend, you are truly generous!"

"Our Dragon Clan has declined for far too long. There are barely any dragons among us who possess Heaven and Earth Positions. We truly need some divine positions to cultivate outstanding juniors, so I will not stand on ceremony."

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

"Little friend, since you have given our Dragon Clan such a great benefit, let me offer you one more reminder!"

"In the future, if you can advance to become a Quasi-Saint Heavenly Venerate and possess the potential to challenge the Primordial Chaos Saint realm... you must be wary of that one!"

"Remember this well!"

After saying that, Ancestor Ying Long offered no explanation and vanished directly.

"If I possess the potential to challenge the Primordial Chaos Saint realm, I must be wary of that one?"

A trace of confusion flashed through Gu Xi's eyes, but he remembered those words.

However, there were other matters to deal with now.

With a thought, he had Suiren Shi and the others waiting outside the Human Sacred Hall enter.