Phoenix Perch Mountain Sighting

On the Wei River.

Zhou Yuan activated his Dharma Eyes and saw a cyan figure flash past in the east.

"This old mudfish is truly cunning."

"If I hadn't been cautious, I would have fallen into his trap."

At that time, he would have no recourse even if he was killed.

Even in the Primordial Great World, where strength reigns supreme.

Without the ability to suppress an era and dominate all time, one must still follow the rules.

These rules could be the natural order of the Heavenly Dao, or the social customs within the Primordial World.

If Zhou Yuan had attacked the lower reaches of the Huai River first, he would have broken the rules. Even if a Dragon Clan Innate Dao Lord had killed him, The Phoenix Perch Mountain Dao Lineage would have had nothing to say afterward.

The reverse was also true.

"For now, occupying the upper reaches of the Wei River, I should consolidate my foundation and manage things properly for a while."

"The Dragon Clan is powerful, so I might have to seek favor from Phoenix Perch Mountain."

"With Empress Nuwa and Dao Lord Fuxi vouching for me, I can then confidently take the Huai River."

Ripples spread through Zhou Yuan's heart. Countless thoughts raced through his mind.

Just as he suppressed the turmoil in his heart and intended to return to his Water Mansion.

Suddenly, auspicious clouds rolled in the sky, accompanied by myriad rays of auspicious light.

"Hmm?"

He looked up.

He saw a phoenix, shimmering with five colors and radiating the aura of the five virtues, enveloped in divine light, carrying the azure sky on its back, flying towards the Wei River.

Who else could it be but Fairy Cai Feng from Phoenix Perch Mountain?

The five-virtue phoenix's divine light retracted in mid-air, transforming into a graceful and noble fairy in a palace dress, adorned in colorful robes.

"Fairy Cai Feng greets Divine Lord."

"Divine Lord has certainly made quite a name for himself."

Fairy Cai Feng said with a smile, bowing slightly to Zhou Yuan.

"Daoist friend, please don't tease me."

Zhou Yuan gave a wry smile.

"I must also thank Daoist friend for speaking on my behalf to the Empress and the Dao Lord."

"Otherwise, it would have taken much more effort to reclaim the waterways within the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty."

Fairy Cai Feng's voice was like pearls colliding, crisp and pleasant to the ear:

"Divine Lord is too modest."

"Even without the Empress's decree, with Divine Lord's abilities, taking the upper reaches of the Huai River would be as easy as picking something from your pocket."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they got down to business.

Fairy Cai Feng's expression turned serious:

"Divine Lord, I have come to the Wei River this time carrying a verbal message from the Empress."

"She wishes to invite Divine Lord to Phoenix Perch Mountain for a discussion."

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes.

He probed subtly:

"Daoist friend, do you know why the Empress is seeking me?"

Fairy Cai Feng knew that this Daoist had gained the favor of the two great figures of Phoenix Perch Mountain and intended to build a good relationship with him.

"I don't know the specifics."

"However, when I left Phoenix Perch Mountain, I saw Dao Lord Ji Meng hurrying up the mountain."

"Divine Lord, rest assured, it's a good thing."

Hearing this, Zhou Yuan immediately felt relieved.

He had a rough idea in his mind.

It seemed that a demon king from the Ji Meng clan had caused trouble, and his own actions had been noticed by his superiors.

Was this to be a reward for his merits?!

Seeing Zhou Yuan's enlightened expression, Fairy Cai Feng knew he had understood the situation.

She wasted no more time and directly asked:

"Does the Divine Lord's mansion still have unfinished important matters?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head:

"Matters in the Water Mansion are handled by my subordinates."

"It is truly shameful that I have not yet entertained you, my fellow Daoist, since you have graced my Water Mansion."

Fairy Cai Feng chuckled:

"We both belong to the Phoenix Perch Mountain Dao Lineage."

"We will have many more opportunities to interact in the future."

With that, the female immortal was unwilling to delay any further.

She immediately took out an item from her wide sleeve.

"This item is the Yin Yang Golden Bridge."

"It has the effect of 'a咫尺 at the ends of the earth'."

"It was bestowed upon me by the Great Lord to come and receive the Divine Lord."

Fairy Cai Feng said as she placed the golden bridge into the void.

The golden bridge immediately generated Yin and Yang Qi, and a golden avenue stretched straight into the azure sky.

"Divine Lord, please."

Fairy Cai Feng lightly brushed her skirt and said with a charming smile.

"This Yin Yang Golden Bridge has clearly touched upon the Law of Spacetime."

Zhou Yuan stepped onto the golden bridge.

He felt the surrounding spacetime distort.

After an unknown period of hazy time.

Suddenly, a cool breeze blew.

"We've arrived."

Fairy Cai Feng's voice came to his ears.

Zhou Yuan looked intently.

The world had changed.

Before him, majestic mountains towered, and the earth's veins undulated.

Amidst thousands of blessed lands and grotto-heavens, divine light permeated, and immortal energy was abundant.

Auspicious clouds rose like purple mist, and golden rays rolled like rainbows.

Cranes cried in the nine heavens, and apes howled in the spiritual mountains.

Laws ascended from the cave dwellings and dojos, evolving myriad phenomena.

And in the center of these divine mountains and immortal residences, a towering, cloud-piercing, sky-reaching divine mountain stood, guarding them.

At the summit of the mountain, Yin and Yang Qi evolved into two indescribable, great existences.

"As expected of the dojo of great figures like Empress Nuwa and Dao Lord Fuxi."

Zhou Yuan looked at the scene before him and felt genuine emotion.

His former dojo, Myriad Bamboo Mountain, and his current residence, the Wei River Water Mansion, could only be considered passable.

But compared to such top-tier blessed lands and grotto-heavens, they were still far behind.

"The top-tier blessed lands and grotto-heavens in the Primordial Era were all created after the world's opening, combined with fragments of chaos."

"Not only is the innate spiritual energy extremely dense, but the Laws of the Great Dao contained within are even more precious."

"Innate Divine Beings are born in blessed lands and grotto-heavens, accompanied by Innate Spiritual Treasures. They are truly favored children of heaven and earth."

Truly 'Heavenly Dragons' (a privileged class).

Zhou Yuan was so envious that his mouth watered.

"However, there are still blessed lands and grotto-heavens that have not yet emerged."

"For example, among the Ten Continents and Three Islands, Fangzhang and Yingzhou have not yet appeared."

"And there is also the ascension of True Essence into a grotto-heaven in Mount Wuyi..."

"If there is an opportunity, perhaps I can plan for one or two."

A flash of inspiration crossed Zhou Yuan's mind, but he took the matter to heart.

When his cultivation achieved success in the future, and he attained the Dao Fruit and passed down his Dao Lineage, he couldn't possibly continue to live cramped in a Water Mansion.

He had to enjoy the luxurious villas of the Primordial Great World.

Setting aside the thoughts in his heart.

He stepped out from the golden bridge.

He instantly arrived in a Dao Palace.

This was clearly the work of the two from Phoenix Perch Mountain.

"This humble deity Taiyuanzi pays respects to Dao Lord Fuxi and Empress Nuwa."

On the cloud bed, golden flowers bloomed and divine light radiated.

Yin and Yang Qi transformed into coiling dragons and snakes, manifesting scenes of endless creation.

Two beings, shrouded in boundless auspicious light, revealed themselves and slightly nodded at the green-robed Daoist who bowed his head.

This child's spiritual energy was contained within him.

But the sharpness of the Water Element Law was subtly revealed.

Clearly, he had comprehended three aspects of the Great Dao of Water Element.

He possessed the potential to advance to the Innate Dao Lord realm.

Thinking of this, the gazes of these two beings softened slightly.

"Taiyuanzi. You slew the remnants of the Divine race in the Wei River and eliminated the remaining Grand Unity from the Tianshui Imperial Dynasty. Your merit is immense."

"What reward do you desire?"

Empress Nuwa lightly parted her crimson lips and spoke directly.

Zhou Yuan was speechless.

This Empress was quite direct.

As for slaying the remnants of the Divine race and achieving great merit, that was likely just an excuse.

The real reason they were smiling was probably his decisive act of eliminating that disrespectful demon king, venting their anger for them.

Zhou Yuan knew this clearly but was too wise to reveal it.

He said gratefully:

"In the past, Your Grace and Dao Lord expounded the Great Dao in the Myriad Spirit Mountain Range, benefiting immeasurable beings."

"This humble deity was fortunate enough to hear the Great Dao taught, and I bear in mind the teachings of Your Grace and Dao Lord: do good deeds and ask nothing in return."

"Now, to be able to contribute to my Phoenix Perch Mountain Dao Lineage, to serve the two Dao Masters, I am only grateful and have no other desires."

"If there is one other pursuit, it is the ethereal Great Dao."

"This humble deity has heard that there are countless ancient texts in Phoenix Perch Mountain. I beg Your Grace and Dao Lord to show mercy and allow me to peruse them."

Dao Lord Fuxi nodded.

He doesn't value external possessions; he is truly a seed for cultivating the Dao.

"Since that is the case."

"You may go to the Creation Pavilion. You may view any of the Dao books within."

The Creation Pavilion housed Dao books, secret histories, local customs, and cultivation notes treasured by the Phoenix Perch Mountain Dao Lineage over countless ages.

Although it did not involve the fundamental inheritance of Phoenix Perch Mountain, it was not a place ordinary cultivators could access.

"Ten thousand years from now, come to this hall."

"And accompany us to the Thirty-three Heavens."

Having said this.

Dao Lord Fuxi and Empress Nuwa closed their eyes.

And spoke no further.

Clearly, their minds had already wandered to the Outer Heavens.

Seeing this, Zhou Yuan obediently bowed and discreetly withdrew.