Settle Old Grudges, Arrive at Buzhou!

As Yuan Feng made his move, Feng Ming was struck by the Fire Whip, and the rest of the Phoenix Clan fell silent in fear.

They truly could not understand why their usually gentle clan leader would rebuke them today over an outsider.

"Xie Fang? You're that Xie Fang from back then?"

At that moment, Feng Ming, enduring the lash, suddenly recalled something and blurted out, lifting her head.

Xie Fang nodded, then cupped his hands toward Yuan Feng. "Senior Yuan Feng, it has been a long time."

"Where have you been all these years? You really left us in a tight spot back then."

Yuan Feng smiled faintly, referring to the time Xie Fang had seized a divine treasure, causing Ancestral Dragon and Shi Qilin to chase after him, leaving Yuan Feng alone to face Huang Ni.

"Heh, Senior jokes."

Xie Fang felt a bit awkward about that matter.

It had been an unintentional mistake back then, indirectly screwing over Yuan Feng.

"This junior came here for two reasons. First, to thank Senior for the help back then. Second, my mount needs to temper its flesh with Li Fire to advance to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm."

With that, Xie Fang cupped his hands again and continued, "Of course, as repayment, if Senior has any tasks that require this junior's aid, I am willing to lend a hand."

Hearing this, Yuan Feng instinctively thought of the current state of the Primordial World.

After the Ferocious Beast Clan was wiped out, the Primordial Three Races stood in a tripod, with no shortage of conflicts and casualties.

Now, with many experts among the three races, and Xie Fang holding old grudges with the Dragon Clan and Kirin Clan, dragging him into the fray rashly would be unwise.

"Back then, we had some affinity, and I didn't really help you much. It's hardly a favor—don't dwell on it."

The implication was a refusal of Xie Fang's offer to help.

"In that case, this junior was presumptuous."

Xie Fang smiled, then said, "My mount is a Mottled Bloodline Kirin, one not favored in the Kirin Clan. I ask Senior to inform the Phoenix Clan members not to make trouble for him."

"Where are you going?"

Yuan Feng suddenly asked.

He could tell that Xie Fang intended to leave the Phoenix Clan for now.

"With the three races standing firm and conflicts abound, this junior plans to settle some old grudges."

As he spoke, a sharp glint flashed through Xie Fang's eyes.

Back then, he had passively waited for the Dragon Clan and Kirin Clan to hunt him. Now that he had the time, he could resolve those old scores with the two clans.

After all, though the Primordial Three Races seemed glorious now, they would eventually fade into cannon fodder under the Tribulation.

Xie Fang didn't want the karma on him to dissipate just like that.

He still wanted to harvest a wave of Experience Points while those two clans were still thriving.

"Ancestral Dragon and Shi Qilin are both vengeful. Going alone, I'm afraid..."

Yuan Feng shook his head and said, "My Phoenix Clan has old grievances with those two clans. If you stay here, you could avoid a lot of trouble."

"No need."

Xie Fang shook his head. "This junior's karma must be resolved by me. Besides, I'm no pushover anymore."

"Very well. Be careful."

Yuan Feng nodded and stopped persuading.

He knew Xie Fang well—once Xie Fang made a decision, there was no stopping him.

"Farewell."

Xie Fang waved goodbye to Yuan Feng, leaving Mo Wu behind in the Phoenix Clan Volcano. The next time he came, that kid would likely have advanced to Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal and taken human form through Form Manifestation.

With Xie Fang's formidable cultivation, a few strides took him out of Yuan Feng's sight.

Buzhou Mountain.

Xie Fang had been here before, but back then, he hadn't made it to the summit to search for treasures before being interrupted by Luohu.

Now he returned for two reasons: first, to settle old scores with the Kirin Clan, and second, for the treasures atop Buzhou Mountain.

According to Xie Fang's memories, at the peak of Buzhou Mountain grew an Innate Gourd Vine bearing seven innate gourds.

These treasures were only divided after Hongjun attained enlightenment and began preaching.

In other words, they were still up there now.

And Xie Fang's target was those treasures.

Having been to Buzhou Mountain before, Xie Fang knew the way well.

Tearing through space, it took him only a few years to travel from the Phoenix Clan's territory to the vicinity of Buzhou Mountain.

In recent years, the Kirin Clan had entrenched themselves at Buzhou Mountain, and with the fall of the Ferocious Beast Clan, they had grown and expanded.

The moment Xie Fang set foot on Kirin Clan territory, he was immediately discovered!

There was no helping it—Xie Fang's aura was simply too overwhelming, like a blazing lamp in the dead of night; it was harder to go unnoticed than to be seen.

And since Xie Fang had come expressly to stir up trouble, he naturally had no intention of concealing his presence.

"Who goes there, daring to skulk and spy on our Kirin domain!"

Dozens of Kirin figures, treading auspicious clouds, flew out from the base of Buzhou Mountain, barking harsh reprimands at Xie Fang.

As one of the current hegemons of heaven and earth, the Kirin Clan was proud and unruly. Besides, though Xie Fang's reputation was vast, few who had truly seen him and lived to tell the tale actually existed.

Thus, these Kirin clansmen did not recognize Xie Fang at once.

"Seeing the likes of your Kirin Clan, killing every last one of you wouldn't be a loss..."

Xie Fang had come here to pick a fight, so without further ado, he simply reached out!

His right hand transformed into a sky-covering giant palm, slamming down with brutal force!

Mighty spiritual power churned, and an overwhelming pressure crushed down, sending the Kirin into instant panic!

They had never imagined anyone would dare run wild on Kirin Clan land!

And to strike without a single word of argument!

Had the Kirin Clan's fearsome name not yet spread across the Primordial World?

"You dare! This is our Kirin Clan's territory—if you kill us, the Ancestor will never let you—"

Before these few Kirin could finish their words, they were smashed into meat paste!

A system prompt chimed in Xie Fang's mind.

But these Kirin's Cultivation Base was far too low, their Experience Points so meager that Xie Fang couldn't even be bothered to glance at them.

Boom—

The palm fell, kicking up endless dust. The battle here was swift, yet it stirred a massive uproar!

Moreover, since Xie Fang intended to cause trouble, he naturally didn't hide his movements. Soon, many Kirin clansmen spotted the anomaly and swarmed toward him.

"Bold! What petty scoundrel dares to slay my Kirin kin!"

From afar, the roar of a Kirin expert rang out, and dozens of terrifyingly powerful auras shot over at breakneck speed!

"A few dozen Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal experts—the Kirin Clan hasn't developed all that well, has it..."

Xie Fang gave them a cursory glance and lost interest.

This wave brought several dozen Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal experts!

Such experts would be considered formidable anywhere else in the Primordial World, but in Xie Fang's hands, they were no more than ants!