Xuanxiao quietly sensed the current state of the Primordial Wilderness. A satisfied expression appeared on his face, and he gave a slight nod.
Everything in the Primordial Wilderness was developing exactly as he had carefully envisioned. It was all under control.
The Five Spirits Guardian Great Array, in particular, had produced effects far beyond what he and Pangu had originally anticipated. It had given Xuanxiao quite a pleasant surprise.
Xuanxiao turned toward Yang Mei, who had silently stood guard over him all this time. His eyes filled with sincere gratitude as he said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Yang Mei, thank you for protecting me all these years."
Yang Mei smiled and waved a hand, his manner humble. "Fellow Daoist Xuanxiao, you're far too polite. It was no more than lifting a finger, hardly worth mentioning."
Yang Mei now intended to throw his lot in with Xuanxiao, so he certainly would not put on airs before him.
Besides, protecting Xuanxiao really was as effortless as he had said. Even without him, no one in the entire Primordial Wilderness would have dared disturb Xuanxiao.
After speaking, Yang Mei paused briefly, as though suddenly recalling something important, then continued, "Oh, right. Fellow Daoist Luohu specifically asked me to pass these on to you. He said you would surely find the most suitable owners for these spirit treasures."
As he spoke, light flashed in Yang Mei's hand. Four treasured swords emanating mysterious auras, along with an ancient-looking formation diagram, appeared in his palm.
Yang Mei carefully held them out to Xuanxiao.
Xuanxiao's gaze fell on the Four Swords of Zhu Xian and the formation diagram Yang Mei offered. He nodded inwardly, thinking, That kid Luohu really did know how to do things right.
According to the original course of events, Luohu would have