Kong Xuan!

"Fengming Qishan? The calamity is approaching, and even those fellows in the Immortal Volcano are becoming restless? No, with methods like these, those old fogies couldn't pull it off! A Saint has made a move. Which one is it?"

A handsome, well-proportioned middle-aged man in a multicolored robe stood atop the city wall, muttering to himself.

This was Golden Rooster Ridge's Sanshan Pass. The middle-aged man was its General, Kong Xuan. His true form was said to be the first peacock in the world, the son of Ancestor Phoenix! His innate Supernatural Power, the Five-Colored Divine Light, could brush away anything. Even Saint Zhunti had personally attacked him despite his status as a Saint, only to be sent tumbling and made to lose face. He was truly the strongest person beneath the Saints!

"Oh? This arrow has some skill."

Kong Xuan watched as the Sky-Shaking Arrow, carrying Human Race Destiny, tore across the sky and nailed the crying Colorful Phoenix to death. He still stood with his hands behind his back, showing no sign of making a move.

Beneath his gentle bearing lay naked ruthlessness.

"This generation's Human King has some tricks. He sent someone to 'invite' me to Sanshan Pass. Has he already seen through my identity?"

During the Dragon-Han Primordial Calamity, the Phoenix Race had been entangled in boundless karma and hated by Heaven and Earth, leaving its path of cultivation almost severed!

Although they possessed endless lifespans, advancing even one step further on the Great Dao was extremely difficult. That was why he had taken shelter in the human dynasty, using Human Race Destiny as a shield to separate himself from the Phoenix Race. Only then had he achieved his cultivation and Supernatural Power of today.

"Star-Gathering Pavilion. What a bold tone. Using Human Race Destiny to tempt me—or perhaps threaten me—is even bolder! Since that's the case, I'll see what you really want."

The corners of Kong Xuan's lips lifted slightly, and a hint of ferocity appeared in his eyes. He was Kong Xuan—the Kong Xuan who dared to fight even a Saint once his Five-Colored Divine Light emerged!

With one step, space abruptly shifted. Kong Xuan silently appeared behind Bi Gan and Fei Zhong, who were arguing in the room.

"Hmph! Good riddance! Fengming Qishan—the destiny of Cheng Tang is nearing its end. Those strange men just love making things mysterious. Now that the Phoenix has fallen in Western Qi, I'd like to see whose destiny has truly run out!"

Royal Uncle Bi Gan roared curses at the top of his lungs, completely disregarding his status and image. Perhaps he had not cursed enough, because he then turned his wrath toward Kong Xuan:

"And that Sanshan Pass General, Kong Xuan! He's merely a minor General of my Yin Shang, yet he dares defy the King's will! Once I return to Chaoge, I'll certainly impeach him!"

"No! Absolutely not, Royal Uncle!"

Fei Zhong shuddered violently upon hearing this. He hurriedly grabbed the agitated Bi Gan, turned to look around, and only then lowered his voice:

"The Great King had us 'invite' General Kong Xuan over because he naturally wishes to honor the worthy and treat the virtuous with respect. We absolutely cannot ruin the Great King's plans."

Old man, please use your head. The Great King's proud temperament has already forced him to use the word 'invite.' If this Kong Xuan isn't so powerful it breaks the heavens, I, Fei Zhong, will write my name backward!

Just sit here peacefully and stop causing trouble for me!

"Hmph!"

Bi Gan sat down angrily, still seething with resentment.

Kong Xuan watched the scene with interest. His expression remained calm, and he was not angry in the slightest. When has an elephant ever lost its temper with an ant?

"Old Prince, you... when did you arrive?"

Fei Zhong turned around and froze. Seeing Kong Xuan appear out of nowhere, he suddenly did not know what to do.

It's over, it's over. He heard everything. How am I supposed to explain this when I return to Chaoge?

"Don't worry. I didn't hear a thing."

Kong Xuan smiled faintly. Before the pale-faced Bi Gan could rise, he waved his right hand. A ray of Five-Colored Divine Light descended, enveloping the two men and taking them into a space formed by his Supernatural Power. He then turned and transformed into a beam of divine light that shot straight toward Chaoge.

Within the Nine-Room Hall

Di Xin had used an arrow to slay the Colorful Phoenix, then jokingly told Bo Yikao to take it back and stew it into soup. Though it appeared that he had let Western Qi off, in reality, it had been a genuine act of killing the body and crushing the spirit!

Fengming Qishan—Western Qi was destined to rise?

It was merely soup for my son to nourish his body!

"Since none of my beloved ministers have any objections, from this day forth, Yin Jiao will be the Crown Prince of Yin Shang! He is the next Human King acknowledged by the human race's sages!"

"Court dismissed!"

Di Xin pulled Yin Hong and Yin Jiao along, laughing as he descended the jade steps and headed toward the royal palace, leaving behind a group of ministers who could only stare at one another in silence.

That one arrow from Di Xin had destroyed more than Western Qi's spirit. It had also destroyed the hopes of the civil and military officials filling the court, as well as the eight hundred feudal lords!

With Western Qi's example right before them, who would dare contradict Di Xin again in the short term?

"I have a Ten Thousand Mile Smoke-Cloud Steed. Traveling tens of thousands of miles in a day will be no problem."

Jiang Wenhuan walked up to the ice-cold Bo Yikao and reached out to pat him on the shoulder.

Di Xin is too powerful now. Endure it for the time being.

"Thank you."

Only then did Bo Yikao seem to return to his senses. He gave a stiff smile, one uglier than crying.

The Four Great Earls were the highest positions beneath the Human King, and countless feudal lords coveted them.

Now that Western Qi had become the bird sticking its head out, it would have to withstand Di Xin's pressure while also carefully defending against the two hundred feudal lords around it! Given Western Qi's current strength, it would be difficult! Difficult! Difficult!

Father, oh Father, despite your mastery of the Later-Heaven Eight Trigrams, how could you have been so reckless today?

Sigh!

After leaving the court, Yin Hong and Yin Jiao went to the rear palace to accompany Empress Jiang, while Di Xin returned alone to Qingxian Hall and sat cross-legged, pondering everything from beginning to end.

The Three Pure Ones' method of attaining longevity was not passed on to Human Kings. Therefore, in this life, Yin Jiao would not enter the Chan Teaching to become a disciple and learn the Dao, nor would he have to bear the condemnation of "a son murdering his father and committing the ultimate treason." He could be considered safe for the time being.

As for Yin Hong, Di Xin had not yet made up his mind. One person's energy was limited, after all, and he also wanted to see how things would develop from here.

Now that he had shot down the Colorful Phoenix and completely suppressed Western Qi's destiny, it would inevitably trigger a chain of consequences. It was still possible that he might break away from the "script" entirely.

Therefore, the most important matter now was Kong Xuan!

The General of Sanshan Pass who could lend him strength and allow him to pry open even more variables!

Outside Chaoge City

A beam of divine light descended, revealing Kong Xuan in human form.

Chaoge was the royal city of Yin Shang, as well as the place where Human Race Destiny gathered. Although Kong Xuan held the position of General of Sanshan Pass, he did not dare enter recklessly.

The current Human King was nothing much, but the few old fogies in Huoyun Cave were extremely troublesome!

After steadying himself, a ray of Five-Colored Divine Light flew out from behind Kong Xuan. Bi Gan and Fei Zhong immediately dropped to the ground.

"My life is over!"

The moment Fei Zhong saw Kong Xuan make a move, he was so frightened that he shut his eyes and cried out. But Kong Xuan had moved so quickly that by the time he shouted those words, they had already reached Chaoge, and Kong Xuan had released them again.

"This is Chaoge?"

Compared to Fei Zhong, Bi Gan was much steadier. However, when he fell to the ground and opened his eyes, he suddenly saw Chaoge's city wall and could not help exclaiming.

"Chaoge? We're in Chaoge?"

Fei Zhong hurriedly opened his eyes. Looking at the familiar cityscape before him, he felt as though he had survived a disaster.

"General Kong Xuan, what incredible Supernatural Power and speed!"

"A minor trick. Come, let's take a look at this Chaoge..."