The Great Peng Bird Panicked: You're a Saint's Disciple? Taking a Disciple Earns Phoenix Essence Blood and Nirvana True Fire...

"Please stop hitting me! I admit my tone was a little harsh just now!"

"Not the face! Don't hit my face..."

On Wuyi Mountain.

From an area shrouded by a vicious sword formation came cries of desperate surrender.

A massive Golden Peng.

It wailed and begged miserably, utterly devoid of its usual majesty.

Seeing that the young man actually dared to hit him.

The Great Peng Bird felt something called "fear" well up inside him.

No wonder.

The Golden-winged Great Peng was a Primordial Exotic Species born when Yuanfeng, grievously wounded and near death at the end of the Dragon-Han Initial Tribulation, sensed the Great Dao and united with the Yin-Yang of Heaven and Earth. He was the first Golden-winged Great Peng in the world, with pure bloodline and exalted status—practically a little ancestor even within the Phoenix Clan.

Because no one dared discipline him.

The Golden-winged Great Peng's temperament grew increasingly tyrannical, arrogant, and volatile.

Put simply, he was a spoiled brat.

Usually, with the Phoenix Clan's aura marking his body, few in the Primordial Wilderness were willing to provoke the Phoenix Clan.

Even though the Phoenix Clan had withdrawn from the Primordial Wilderness to suppress the southern Immortality Volcano, and Vermilion Bird, whom they had appointed leader of the Flying Birds, had gone to suppress the Four Extremities, their status remained untouchable.

This was what made the Great Peng Bird so overbearing and arrogant.

Everything had always gone smoothly for him, and he had never encountered anyone truly ruthless.

If he could not win.

He could simply flap his wings, flee, and summon reinforcements.

But this time, he had encountered someone ruthless.

He could neither win nor escape. Qingyuan was unafraid of his threats and even dared to beat him personally.

How could he not be afraid?

As Qingyuan punched and kicked him, he also beat away the Golden-winged Great Peng's pride, filling him with an indescribable fear. By the end, he did not even dare speak, merely huddling on the ground with his head covered.

"Whew... your hide is really thick!"

After beating him for a while.

Qingyuan finally stopped, panting heavily. He said coldly, "I'll give you a chance. If you're willing to become my disciple, I'll spare you. If not, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Your realm is lower than mine! What gives you the right to take me as a disciple?"

"Because I beat you until you cried just now."

"Shut up! The wind was too strong, and dust got in my eyes. I would never cry!"

The Golden-winged Great Peng shrieked as though someone had stepped on his foot. But upon seeing Qingyuan's icy gaze, he immediately wilted and said sheepishly, "You want to be my teacher? Do you know who I am? I am Yuanfeng..."

"Shut up!"

Before the Great Peng Bird could finish.

Qingyuan interrupted him and corrected, "Not teacher. Master."

"You dare become my master? I am the Golden-winged Great Peng, Son of Primordial Phoenix, with the Phoenix Clan behind me. Aren't you afraid the Phoenix Clan will come looking for trouble if you take me as a disciple?!"

The Great Peng Bird still retained some pride.

Though his face was bruised and swollen.

The arrogance in his eyes stood out distinctly, making him seem especially smug.

"And do you know who I am?" Qingyuan asked in return.

"Heh, I don't care who you are. I only know that few people in the Primordial Wilderness have a greater background than I do."

The Great Peng Bird raised his brows arrogantly and said, "If you've got the ability, tell me your background."

"I am Qingyuan, First Disciple under Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun, Sect Master Tongtian, and First Disciple of Interception Sect."

Qingyuan replied casually, but the Golden-winged Great Peng was stunned senseless. His mind boomed as he said in disbelief, "W-what? What did you just say? You're the Saint's First Disciple?"

"Yes."

Thud~

The Great Peng Bird was dumbfounded.

He collapsed limply to the ground, his face ashen.

It was over.

He was completely finished!!

He had just threatened this man, saying he would make his entire family die with him. Good heavens... he had threatened a Saint??

If the Phoenix Clan found out.

They would probably tear him into pieces and send them to Kunlun Mountains as an apology, wouldn't they???

"I seem to recall you saying that you'd make me pay the price and wipe out my entire family?"

Qingyuan watched him with a smile.

The Great Peng Bird's mind boomed. He hurriedly shook his head and denied it. "No, no, you heard wrong. That absolutely never happened."

"You said just now that I wasn't qualified to take you as a disciple?" Qingyuan looked at him with a faint smile.

"Master, please accept three bows from your disciple!"

Thud!

The Golden-winged Great Peng transformed into a peng-headed humanoid and knelt on the ground, respectfully knocking his head against the earth.

When faced with someone he could neither defeat nor match in background, it was like being violated by life—unable to resist, he could only lie back and accept it.

Moreover.

An inexplicable emotion arose within the Great Peng Bird.

Though he had just been brutally beaten, reverence and goodwill kept rising in his heart. Rather than hatred, he only wanted to understand this person and draw closer to him.

If Qingyuan learned of the Great Peng Bird's thoughts.

He would surely realize that this disciple had developed Stockholm Syndrome.

[ Ding! Congratulations to the host for accepting the Son of Primordial Phoenix, Golden-winged Great Peng, as a disciple. Reward: Phoenix Ancestor Essence Blood, Innate Yin-Yang Two Qi, Nirvana True Fire, Eight Million Years of Cultivation. Please keep up the good work!! ]

[Disciple Information]

[Character: Golden-winged Great Peng]

[Realm: Mid Golden Immortal Realm]

[Origin: Supreme-grade Innate Spirit]

[Talents: Innate Yin-Yang Two Qi, Innate Divine Power, Bronze Skin and Iron Bones, Peng-Eagle Golden Eyes]

[Spells: Innate Two Qi Brush, Nine Extremes Sword Feathers, Cloud Journey Ten Thousand Miles]

[Divine Abilities: Primordial Golden Wings, Playing with Heaven-Earth]

[Note: Born of the Phoenix's union with the Great Dao's Yin-Yang Qi, with a golden-winged kun head, starry eyes, and leopard eyes. When transformed, he soared through the skies; when he feasted and laughed, Dragons suffered. When he gathered the wind, birds hid their heads; when he extended his sharp claws, all fowl lost their courage!]

[The disciple Golden-winged Great Peng's cultivation, talents, and Divine Abilities have been bestowed upon the host!!!]

Boom!!

In but an instant.

Qingyuan's expression changed slightly.

He could only feel his foundation swell out of nowhere by more than tenfold!

The boost provided by a disciple at the Golden Immortal Middle Stage was simply too terrifying, causing his strength to soar!!

If he fought the Golden-winged Great Peng again.

He could probably defeat him within ten exchanges!

If he fought the Great Witch Xiang Liu again, even if he could not win, he would not be unable to withstand even a single exchange!

Perhaps even...

"I actually obtained Phoenix Ancestor Essence Blood?"

"And Nirvana True Fire?"

"It is said that each time a Phoenix dies, it becomes even stronger in its next life after Nirvana Rebirth. Obtaining this gives me another means of preserving my life."

Taking in the Great Peng Bird had greatly increased his strength.

Qingyuan was delighted.

He did not immediately claim the rewards.

Instead, he looked at the Golden-winged Great Peng and said, "From this day onward, you are my fourth disciple. I bestow upon you the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, and hope you will forge a Hunyuan foundation!"

"I also bestow upon you a Nourishing Origin Pill to heal your injuries, the Qingxuan Sword for killing and self-defense, and the Law of Swordsmanship's Extreme Sword Dao to help you refine Three Thousand Six Hundred Sword Feathers!"

Afterward.

He bestowed item after item.

The system's feedback also sounded.

[ Ding! The host has bestowed the disciple with the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, Nourishing Origin Pill, Qingxuan Sword, and Extreme Sword Dao. Feedback critical hit activated. Reward: Essence of Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, Taiqing Nourishing Origin Pill, Universe Myriad Flood Sword. Please keep up the good work. ]

["Essence of Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique": Activated. Divine Ability Three Heads and Eight Arms obtained!]

[Taiqing Nourishing Origin Pill: One pill can restore a dying Golden Immortal to full vigor!]

[Universe Myriad Mysterious Sword: As heavy as Great Thousand Worlds. With a swing, it creates countless sword shadows, both real and illusory. An immensely heavy sword that can unleash a Law of Weight field!]

[...]

After accepting them, the Golden-winged Great Peng's face lit up. He chuckled and said, "Master, you're really willing to give me so many good things? I thought you'd leave me to fend for myself after taking me in."

Sensing that he had gained so many valuable things.

The Great Peng Bird was overjoyed. Smiling, he went over and hooked an arm around Qingyuan's shoulder. "Good heavens, Master, how do you know so much? You even comprehend the Law of Swordsmanship. If I return and refine my feathers into Three Thousand Six Hundred Sword Feathers, I can form the Heavenly Fiend Earthly Fiend Sword Formation to kill enemies. Maybe I'll even be able to fight you then."

Smack!

Qingyuan slapped the back of the Great Peng Bird's head and rebuked, "Have you no sense of propriety? Do you have no respect in your heart?"

"From now on, you have joined Interception Sect and become a Saint's granddisciple, but that does not mean you can act recklessly. If I learn that you dare wreak havoc in the Primordial Wilderness, don't blame me for Purging the Sect!"

"Don't worry, Master. Usually, I just tease people and snatch a few things. I wouldn't go so far as to kill anyone."

The Golden-winged Great Peng chuckled.

He was still immersed in the benefits of obtaining techniques and treasures.

Though he was the Son of Primordial Phoenix.

No one had cared for him since birth.

He had no treasures, no spells, and no Divine Abilities. Master might hit and scold him, but he gave him plenty!

Sneaking out of the southern Immortality Volcano had truly been a good thing. Meeting Master was my opportunity. What was the point of cultivating obediently in the Phoenix Clan's territory like my brother Kong Xuan?

Good heavens, I can use a Saint's name to throw my weight around in the future too!!

The Great Peng Bird chuckled inwardly.

Qingyuan, however, had no idea what he was thinking.

He rebuked, "If there is nothing else, then return to Interception Sect with me."