Kong Xuan conveyed Ancestor Phoenix's invitation, hoping that Jiang Yun could visit the Immortal Volcano.
The cooperation between the Phoenix Clan and the Western Teachings was initially facilitated by Jiang Yun. Kong Xuan and Jiang Yun were rivals and friends, and the Ancestor Phoenix had also heard that the Western Teachings's current Spirit Land Construction plan was originally proposed and initiated by Jiang Yun. All of these things made the Ancestor Phoenix attach greater importance to Jiang Yun.
After their journey through Guixu, the Phoenix Clan learned from the Dragon Clan about the Reincarnation world beneath Guixu. Combining this information, the Ancestor Phoenix knew that the revival of the Western Region was inevitable. Therefore, he sent a message to Kong Xuan, asking him to invite Jiang Yun to visit the Immortal Volcano.
Jiang Yun did not refuse. He also hoped to deepen his cooperation with the other party. Moreover, there were some things he wanted to understand from Ancestor Phoenix. After all, Ancestor Phoenix came from ancient times and had personally experienced many things, or even been involved in them. He was sure to gain something from talking to him.
And so, the two hit it off immediately and decided to head to the Immortal Volcano right then and there.
Jiang Yun and Kong Xuan traveled south, traversing layers of clouds, with the Mountains and Rivers unfolding beneath their feet like a painting.
Kong Xuan's Five-Colored Divine Light flowed around him, and when he occasionally glanced at Jiang Yun, his eyes still held a hint of defiance.
"In that previous battle, your move 'Five Elements Rotation' was clearly something you stole from my Five-Colored Divine Ability!" Kong Xuan suddenly spoke, his tone half teasing and half serious.
Jiang Yun chuckled, "The Path of Five Elements are inherently interconnected, so how can you claim to have learned them by stealing?"
"But you, clearly the son of the Ancestor Phoenix, should be cultivating the Southern Bright Departing Fire, why do you insist on cultivating the Path of Five Elements? Isn't that putting the cart before the horse? You've abandoned so many paths paved for you by your Phoenix Clan ancestors, insisting on making things difficult for yourself."
Jiang Yun knew that he was born with the Congenital Five Elements Origin, and that following the Path of Five Elements would be twice as effective and easy for him. However, she couldn't help but tease him a little.
Kong Xuan snorted lightly, "What do you know? I was born from the interaction between my mother and the Congenital Five Elements Origin Qi. The Path of Five Elements is the Tongtian Great Dao for me."
Although your realm is higher than mine, your achievements in the Path of Five Elements may not match mine. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me, and I'll answer your questions.
Although he was arrogant, he always acknowledged Jiang Yun's strength.
Jiang Yun listened to his words but smiled without saying a word.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly turned to the side, and in a slightly casual manner, lowered his voice and instructed Jiang Yun, "When you see my mother later, don't mention our sparring session; it wouldn't look good."
Jiang Yun raised an eyebrow and said with a mischievous grin, "So Fellow Kong Xuan also cares about face?"
"It's not about saving face!" Kong Xuan's ears turned slightly red, and his tone was urgent. "It's just that if Mother knew I lost to my peer, she would definitely force me to go into seclusion and cultivate diligently... I don't want to be in seclusion in the Immortal Volcano for tens of thousands of years!"
Jiang Yun smiled knowingly.
Ancestor Phoenix suppressed the Immortal Volcano for many years and was extremely strict with the Kong Xuan brothers, especially Winged Immortal, who was often scolded because of his undisciplined nature.
Kong Xuan was alright; he was already very diligent in his cultivation. However, having experienced the speed of cultivation aided by the spiritual Earth Qi of the land, he was no longer satisfied with cultivating in the volcanic environment.
The two chatted idly as they approached the Immortal Volcano.
Many days passed, and one day, a patch of Hong Yun suddenly appeared on the distant horizon, indicating that they were approaching the vicinity of the Immortal Volcano.
The closer you get to the Immortal Volcano, the brighter the sky becomes, and the scorching heat of the air hits you in the face.
The Immortal Volcano is a wondrous place in the Primordial World. Although it is extremely dangerous for ordinary people, it is a rare treasure for the Phoenix Clan, who possess the Nirvana Fire.
Although the flames that never go out in the volcano are unbearably hot, as long as one can endure this environment, the Life Force within the flames allows the creatures living here to be reborn from Destruction, constantly tempered by the scorching flames, strengthening their bodies and making their fundamental foundation more solid.
It is thanks to this magical flame that the ecosystem near the Immortal Volcano is quite good, not as desolate as one might imagine, and teeming with various creatures.
At this moment, at the foot of the Immortal Volcano, a group of the Phoenix Clan cultivators were cultivating under the Wutong Tree.
A handsome young man sat on the inner side, but the wings on his back were shrouded in a hazy gray aura. He was Winged Immortal other than Yu Yixian, Kong Xuan's younger brother.
Seeing Kong Xuan bring Jiang Yun to the Immortal Volcano, he lazily waved to the two of them, then got up and walked over, teasing Kong Xuan, "Elder Brother, you went to fight Fellow Daoist Jiang again? How did it go?"
Kong Xuan frowned. "Hmph, you don't need to worry about that!"
"Tens of thousands of years have passed, how come your Yin-Yang Two Energies have made no progress at all, and you still can't even completely control your aura?"
Winged Immortal shrugged. "Cultivating all day is so boring! Before, you were busy cooperating with the Western Teachings, leaving me alone in the clan, bored to death. So I went to travel around the Primordial Desolation Earth and only recently returned."
By the way, a few days ago the Southern Sea Dragon Palace sent a batch of Spiritual Object, saying they wanted you to help them build a bridge.
"They know you have a good relationship with Fellow Daoist Jiang, and they want to use your influence to open a door for their Southern Sea Dragon Palace so they can get involved in some projects in the southern part of the Western World. After all, they have to pass through our territory to get there..." Before he could finish speaking, Kong Xuan swept a beam of divine light over him, sending him tumbling over.
"Nonsense! The Yin-Yang Two Energies are the fundamental energies related to your cultivation. If you don't understand them, you will never become Great Luo Immortal!"
"As for those things at the Southern Sea Dragon Palace, you should stay out of it and focus on your cultivation!" Kong Xuan rebuked sternly.
Winged Immortal got up and looked at Jiang Yun sheepishly. "Fellow Daoist Jiang, please judge, does cultivation really have to force you to turn into a stone?"
It's not that I don't practice, but I just want to balance work and rest.
This Winged Immortal was born into the Phoenix Clan and lived a very comfortable life. With others protecting and pampering him, he was completely unaware of his responsibilities and always focused on playing around.
To grow, one probably needs to take a good fall.
Jiang Yun smiled and said, "The Path of Yin-Yang does not necessarily require arduous cultivation, but daily accumulation is essential. Only with deep accumulation can one unleash its full potential."
I once saw Zhenyuanzi Yuanzi use the Earth Scroll to depict Mountains and Rivers. He comprehended the True Meaning of Earth Element from the myriad phenomena of the mortal world. It seemed like he had attained enlightenment in one day, but everyone forgot that he had accumulated countless Kalpa for this.
Traveling thousands of miles is also a form of spiritual practice, but you have to truly put your heart into it!
"Listen to this! The masters of the Western Teachings are truly extraordinary! I'm traveling all over the Primordial World, traversing thousands of miles, practicing my own Daoist methods!"
Winged Immortal's eyes lit up, and she moved closer to Jiang Yun, "Why don't I go to your Spirit Bamboo Mountain and become Dharma Protector? I'll go crazy dealing with my Elder Brother's cold face all day long!"
"Your Western Teachings are quite interesting; it's interesting to build a Spirit Land and become its master."
Kong Xuan was so angry that his Five-Colored Divine Light trembled wildly, making him look like a volcano about to erupt.
Seeing this, Jiang Yun quickly smoothed things over. "We'll discuss this later. Let's go to the Immortal Volcano first; Senior Ancestor Phoenix is still waiting for us."