After refining all of his Merit, Xie Fang spent another ten thousand years refining all the baleful energy within the Nine Demon Pagoda.
This greatly increased the Nine Demon Pagoda's power!
After that, Xie Fang didn't go wandering around. Instead, he planned to preach once more on the Three Immortal Islands.
The first time he had preached, his cultivation had been at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level, and he had helped the creatures on the Three Immortal Islands awaken their intelligence.
Now, he would naturally be teaching the path of cultivation.
"Pangu created the world. When heaven and earth first opened, I was among the first living beings born of heaven and earth. Today, I have attained the Quasi-Saint realm and mastered supreme arts. I shall now preach to heaven and earth, bringing blessings to all living beings. All who are destined to hear my teachings may come!"
His leisurely voice echoed across the Three Immortal Islands.
It wasn't that Xie Fang didn't want to benefit the Primordial Races. He simply felt there was no need.
Besides, the creatures beyond the Three Immortal Islands would all be his future crops. If he preached to them, it would mean becoming entangled with them through cause and effect—a poor bargain.
So he'd keep the scope limited to the Three Immortal Islands.
After Xie Fang's first sermon, countless creatures on the Three Immortal Islands had already awakened their intelligence. They naturally understood the wonders of cultivation.
Now that Xie Fang's voice rang out once more, they were instantly overcome with excitement and swarmed toward his residence.
On Penglai Immortal Island, tens of thousands of creatures soon gathered, filling the place with noise as they jostled shoulder to shoulder.
"Roar—"
Just then, a thunderous qilin's roar rang out. Xie Fang appeared before the gathered creatures, riding on Mo Wu's back.
"Greetings, Exalted One!"
The creatures shouted in unison and bowed down before him.
Xie Fang nodded and motioned for Mo Wu to wait off to one side. A flash of white light later, he was seated upon the Pure World White Lotus, and slowly began to preach.
"The path of cultivation is boundless. Today, I shall preach here and show you the wonders of the Dao."
As his voice rang out, Spiritual Qi converged over the Three Immortal Islands, forming countless lotus blossoms. Dazzling runes of the Great Dao flickered in the air, and all the creatures sank into a state of enlightenment, listening to Xie Fang's teachings.
This sermon lasted another ten thousand years.
When Xie Fang finished preaching, he looked with satisfaction at the countless creatures below.
Every one of them sat motionless as if carved from stone, immersed in the mysteries of the Dao.
Although Xie Fang's sermon had ended, its lingering echoes continued to resound, and the creatures remained lost in enlightenment, unable to pull themselves away.
This showed just how captivating his teachings were to them.
Since the creatures had yet to awaken, Xie Fang didn't disturb them. After surveying the Three Immortal Islands, he decided to visit the Primordial World.
It had been tens of thousands of years since Huang Ni's death. He wondered how well the Primordial World had recovered.
Xie Fang returned to the place where he had preached and roused Mo Wu from his state of enlightenment. Then he left the Three Immortal Islands with him.
Mo Wu was his mount. Last time, Xie Fang hadn't been able to take him along because he had to face the Ferocious Beast Tribulation, and Mo Wu's strength was too low.
Now that the Ferocious Beast Tribulation was over, there was no way he'd let the boy lounge around on the island every day.
It was only a sermon. If need be, he could always preach again later.
Besides, Mo Wu had already reached the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. He was just one step away from achieving Form Manifestation and becoming a Daluo!
By taking him along this time, Xie Fang also hoped to help him cross that threshold.
After the Ferocious Beast Clan had been wiped out tens of thousands of years earlier, the Primordial Three Races had expanded their influence and divided the entire Primordial World among themselves.
After tens of thousands of years of recuperation, the strength of the Primordial Three Races had also increased considerably.
But their current territories no longer satisfied their appetites, so they turned their attention to the other two races.
The Primordial Three Races appeared to be on good terms, but friction between them was constant behind the scenes.
After riding Mo Wu away from the Three Immortal Islands, Xie Fang arrived in the southern part of the Primordial World, a place he had never visited before.
The southern part of the Primordial World was home to the Undying Volcano, the Phoenix Clan's stronghold.
When Mo Wu carried Xie Fang to the Southern Volcano, he was utterly bewildered.
The Southern Volcano was the Phoenix Clan's territory, and he, Mo Wu, was a qilin!
Given the relationship between their two races, Mo Wu was certain that if he stepped onto Phoenix Clan land, the Phoenixes would kill him on sight!
Ever since he started following his master, he'd no longer been bullied by the qilins in his clan. But his master had a habit of stirring up trouble!
His life was just too damn exciting!
"Mo Wu, your strength has now reached the peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. You're only one step away from becoming a Daluo. All you need is a small opportunity."
Xie Fang gazed at the nearby Undying Volcano and spoke calmly.
Mo Wu's heart sank, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.
"Master, you don't mean... you want me to cultivate at the Undying Volcano, do you?"
Mo Wu stared at Xie Fang with wide, innocent eyes. "I've served you all these years on the Three Immortal Islands. I may not have done great things, but I've certainly worked hard..."
"Enough talk!"
Xie Fang kicked Mo Wu toward the volcano. "The Southern Undying Volcano is filled with violent fire elements. It can't compare to the Solar Star, but it's still a good place to temper your body!"
"Stay here and cultivate properly. If you haven't become a Grand Unity Golden Immortal by the time you come out, I'll roast you!"
Xie Fang's kick sent Mo Wu tumbling into the volcano. Hearing those words, Mo Wu couldn't help shuddering in fear.
He didn't dare doubt that Xie Fang meant what he said. Besides, Xie Fang was doing this for his own good, so Mo Wu could only grimace and say, "Yes, I obey, Master. Just don't forget to come get me..."
Being left alone on Phoenix Clan territory made him feel as if he were sitting on pins and needles. He was terribly worried that his master might forget him.
"Hurry up and get to cultivating!"
Xie Fang waved a hand impatiently.
But deep down, he cared a great deal for Mo Wu. Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought him here.
While Mo Wu was busy cultivating, Xie Fang didn't sit idle. He went straight into the heart of Phoenix Clan territory.
He and Yuanfeng had once shared a cordial relationship. Yuanfeng had kindly offered him a gift. Although Xie Fang had no use for it, he still felt it was only right to visit and thank her.
"Hmm? Xie Fang?"
The moment Xie Fang entered the heart of Phoenix Clan territory, Yuanfeng, who had been cultivating in seclusion, abruptly opened her eyes, looking rather surprised.
Back then, Xie Fang had taken a spiritual treasure in front of everyone. Yuanfeng hadn't minded, but she hadn't expected him to come boldly to Phoenix Clan territory.
After a brief pause, Yuanfeng immediately ended her cultivation, tore open space, and flew out.
She wanted to see for herself what Xie Fang's purpose was.
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