Phoenix Perch Mountain Dao Lineage

Di Jun was about to ascend to the position of Heavenly Emperor.

The Innate Great Sages present were all unwilling to offend the Sun Palace.

Their initial idea of winning over Taiyuanzi also dissipated.

Just as Great Sage Chi Zhou thought the matter was settled.

Fairy Cai Feng, surrounded by swirling multicolored rosy clouds and exuding the aura of the Five Virtues, smiled gently:

"Fellow Daoist Taiyuan, do not rush to accept."

"Let us hear the sincerity of my Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage."

As soon as Fairy Cai Feng spoke, Great Sage Chi Zhou's eyelids twitched.

Trouble.

This Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage was unlike other forces within the Demon Clan.

It was a Dao Lineage established by Empress Nuwa and Dao Lord Fuxi.

Both of these Dao Lords were Great Divine Ability Users no weaker than Di Jun and Tai Yi.

Furthermore, according to information leaked by some beings who wished to remain anonymous.

Empress Nuwa of Phoenix Perch Mountain was one of the disciples taken in by the Dao Ancestor of Purple Firmament Palace.

Accompanied by Primordial Violet Qi, she was one of Heaven's destined Saints.

Therefore, Phoenix Perch Mountain would not be intimidated by the Sun Palace at all.

"Although my Phoenix Perch Mountain is not as grand and prosperous as the Sun Palace, we still have some foundation. If you are willing to join Phoenix Perch Mountain, we will offer you resources and treatment befitting the ruler of an ordinary Imperial Dynasty."

"Furthermore, my Phoenix Perch Mountain promises to grant you freedom. Unless it is a matter of utmost importance, we will never disturb your cultivation."

This was akin to "obeying the summons but not the decree."

The Great Sages present all turned their heads.

Even the Great Sages from the Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage were quite perplexed. Even though Taiyuanzi possessed exceptional talent, it shouldn't warrant such treatment, right?

Every Dao Lineage sought to recruit powerful individuals to help them, otherwise, why would they expend vast cultivation resources to support a group of idlers?

Fairy Cai Feng ignored the doubts of the crowd, her gaze fixed solely on Zhou Yuan, awaiting his reply.

Simultaneously, she used a secret technique to transmit a message into Zhou Yuan's sea of consciousness.

Upon hearing Fairy Cai Feng's secret transmission, Zhou Yuan's eyes deepened.

It could only be said that Fairy Cai Feng was indeed worthy of being from the ancient Phoenix Clan and of having cultivated under Empress Nuwa for many years.

At this moment, he had already made up his mind.

No factions within the party, the emperor's way of thinking.

No cliques within the sect, a myriad of strange occurrences.

Since Zhou Yuan intended to lie low within the Demon Clan Heavenly Court for a period and leverage its immense momentum, he had naturally investigated the various Dao Lineages of the Demon Clan.

The Demon Clan was formed by the convergence of myriad races, with numerous Dao Lineages and factions.

However, the main powers were the Sun Palace, Phoenix Perch Mountain, the Boundless Star Sea, and the Northern Darkness Demon Clan, among others.

"Having connections in court facilitates cultivation," this saying applied equally well to the Primordial Era.

Di Jun and Tai Yi of the Sun Palace were at the height of their power now, but in the future, when the Witch-Demon Tribulation arose, the Sun Star lineage would bear the brunt of it.

Di Jun would perish, Tai Yi would fall, and countless demons would die.

Zhou Yuan did not intend to be completely tied to the Demon Clan's war chariot; thus, the Sun Palace, which appeared to be the best choice to outsiders, was actually the one with the greatest risks.

Although the Northern Darkness Demon Clan had Ancestor Kunpeng presiding over it, this Great Divine Ability User was arrogant and involved in a great karmic entanglement.

Moreover, Ancestor Kunpeng cultivated the Great Dao of Wind and Water, and if Zhou Yuan were to prove his Dao as the Black Emperor of Water Element, he would inevitably have to contend with him.

The Boundless Star Sea was only open to cultivators of the Star God Lineage, and even if Zhou Yuan wished to join, he had no way in.

In comparison, Phoenix Perch Mountain was the best choice.

Fuxi and Nuwa held high status, possessed many magical treasures, and had profound foundations.

Nuwa was one of the future Six Saints of the Heavenly Dao.

Even if Fuxi perished during the Witch-Demon Tribulation, in the distant future, he would reside in the Fire Cloud Cave and become the Human Emperor.

These two were the true rising stars.

What's more, the conditions Fairy Cai Feng had secretly promised had truly moved him.

After a long while, Zhou Yuan first offered Great Sage Chi Zhou an apologetic smile:

"Brother, I appreciate your kind intentions."

"However, when I was listening to the Dao at the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range, I received great favor and care from Empress Nuwa and Dao Lord Fuxi. I must repay this karmic debt of gratitude."

"Although the Sun Palace is excellent, due to karmic entanglements, I can only choose Phoenix Perch Mountain."

"Please forgive me, Brother!"

Chi Zhou Great Sage sighed inwardly when he saw Zhou Yuan politely refuse the Sun Palace's recruitment with karma and favors. However, he couldn't bring himself to dislike him.

After all, it was hard to dislike a cultivator who was full of loyalty and righteousness.

He adjusted his mindset and laughed heartily:

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry."

"Phoenix Perch Mountain and my Sun Palace both belong to the Demon Clan. In the future, when you and I serve in the same court, we will be colleagues. We should naturally get to know each other better."

"When that time comes, if I need to ask Fellow Daoist to refine pills or spiritual artifacts, you absolutely must not refuse."

Zhou Yuan cupped his hands and smiled:

"Brother Dao, rest assured, this humble Daoist will definitely welcome you with open arms."

After speaking, he looked at the other Grand Unity cultivators:

"If any of you Fellow Daoists wish to refine pills or spiritual treasures, you are also welcome to seek me out."

These Grand Unity Great Sages were the pillars of the various lineages within the Demon Clan.

With the flourishing fortune of the Demon Clan, perhaps one of them would emerge as an Innate Dao Lord.

Zhou Yuan was willing to put in some effort to win them over.

"Definitely, definitely."

"We certainly won't let Daoist Taiyuan work for nothing then."

"Then I'll take you at your word."

"We only hope that you won't forget us then."

The Grand Unity Great Sages present were all beaming with joy.

A Grand Unity cultivator skilled in alchemy and artifact refining was much more desirable to befriend than one with unparalleled combat prowess.

Seeing Zhou Yuan skillfully navigating among the many Grand Unity Great Sages, Fairy Cai Feng nodded secretly.

"It seems that Daoist Taiyuanzi is not only exceptionally talented in cultivation."

"He also possesses a certain bearing in matters of alliance and diplomacy."

After lingering at Chessboard Mountain for several days, these Grand Unity Great Sages departed one after another.

They all had their own territories to guard.

They couldn't leave for extended periods, otherwise, unforeseen events might occur.

After seeing off the Grand Unity Great Sages, Zhou Yuan returned to his cave dwelling. After setting up magical restrictions, he said calmly to Fairy Cai Feng, who had stayed behind:

"Fairy has sharp eyes. Since you could discern that this humble Daoist has received the legacy of the Ancient Divine Path."

Fairy Cai Feng glanced at Zhou Yuan:

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be concerned. This Palace comes from the Ancient Phoenix Clan and has long followed Empress Nuwa in cultivation."

"Although cultivators of the Ancient Divine Path are very rare nowadays."

"There are still several of them within Phoenix Perch Mountain."

It was just that their positions and achievements were far inferior to Zhou Yuan's.

"Although this Palace's cultivation is shallow, Fellow Daoist has just broken through, and your aura is difficult to fully conceal. I could only glimpse it slightly."

"I did not use any secret techniques to probe Fellow Daoist's origins."

"I offer my apologies for this."

Zhou Yuan's expression softened slightly, and he thought to himself:

I thought it would be difficult to encounter an Innate Dao Lord on this trip, and I didn't use any means to conceal my karma.

A lesson learned is a lesson learned. I need to be more cautious next time.

Seeing that Zhou Yuan remained silent, Fairy Cai Feng smiled brightly:

"I observe that Fellow Daoist cultivates the Great Dao of Water Element, so the Origin Divine Position you obtained must be related to rivers, lakes, and seas."

"When I invited Fellow Daoist to join Phoenix Perch Mountain, I promised to grant you the Authority of Water Element within the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty."

"When this Palace meets with Dao Lords and Empress Nuwa in the future, I will definitely facilitate this matter."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan finally smiled:

"Then I shall trouble Fairy."

Fairy Cai Feng inwardly cursed.

Good for you, Taiyuanzi. When there are benefits, you call me Fairy; when there are no benefits, you call me Fellow Daoist, is that it?

However, seeing that Zhou Yuan accepted this, Fairy Cai Feng also breathed a sigh of relief.

Taiyuanzi's fortune was heaven-defying.

The Origin Divine Position he obtained was at least a rank equivalent to that of a Grand Unity Great Sage.

"If this Origin Divine Position is used as a foundation,"

"Aided by the Authority of the Water Element within the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty,"

"Over accumulated time, his cultivation and comprehension of the Great Dao of Water Element might very well allow him to attain the Dao of an Innate Dao Lord."

Fairy Cai Feng believed Zhou Yuan had a high probability of attaining the Dao of an Innate Dao Lord, which was why she decisively acted to recruit him to the Phoenix Perch Mountain sect.

Moreover, these Five Directions Imperial Dynasties were mostly established by the Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage.

When it came time to share the merits, what harm would there be in giving a portion to Taiyuanzi?

It was better than letting other lineages of the Demon Clan benefit.

"In this way, after a certain number of years, our Phoenix Perch Mountain lineage will have a Water Element Great God in the Heavenly Court to rely upon."

Zhou Yuan could basically guess Fairy Cai Feng's calculations seven parts out of ten.

But unlike what Fairy Cai Feng thought.

The rank of the Origin Divine Position he obtained was not that of a Grand Unity position, but the Water Ancestor position, which surpassed that of an Innate Dao Lord and held the possibility of attaining the Dao of the Black Emperor.

The Tianshui Imperial Dynasty had numerous water systems, with even a large part of the Huai River's basin located within the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty's territory.

"If I can completely control the Water Element of the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty and completely annex the Wei River, I fear I will immediately be able to attain the Dao of an Innate Dao Lord."