Southern Immortal Volcano, Phoenix Race core Forbidden Land.
Different from the deep sea splendor of the Dragon Palace, here is a world intertwined with fiery heat and sacredness.
Surrounded by countless huge craters, the largest main peak is red in color, as if it is made of solidified flames.
The top of the mountain is not sharp, but is like a huge platform, on which is built a magnificent palace, made of Fire Jade, colored glaze, Sun Gold and other sacred materials, which is full of brilliance and never turns dark.
This is the residence of Yuanfeng - Xi Huang Palace.
The floor in the palace is like flowing lava, but it exudes a suitable temperature. The totems of Phoenix Nirvana and hundreds of birds facing the phoenix are naturally formed on the walls, and Great Dao Runes is circulating all the time.
The air is filled with extremely pure Innate Fire Spiritual Qi, which is the supreme holy land for Phoenix Race.
Yuanfeng is currently standing on the edge of the palace, overlooking the surging Sea of Clouds and the faintly visible Primordial Land below.
She has the head of a phoenix, wears a colorful feathered coat, and wears Plumage Crown on her head. She has a peerless appearance, a noble and cold temperament, and is surrounded by a faint Nirvana Divine Fire, which burns the space and distorts it slightly.
She had just finished handling the clan's internal affairs and was thinking about how to further reduce Kirin Race's influence in the southern mountains and forests, and deal with the Dragon Clan's aggressiveness on the eastern coast.
Suddenly, her Phoenix Eyes, which was like the most dazzling ruby, suddenly lit up, and there was a flash of surprise, and then turned into a deep solemnity.
She also sensed the Oath Dao Rhyme and Heavenly Dao Merit coming from Longevity Mountain!
"Zhenyuanzi...Daoist Yin Yang...Hong Yun..." Yuanfeng opened her red lips slightly and whispered these three names in a complicated tone. She turned around slowly, her feathers trailing to the ground, and the light flowing, and she walked back to the throne in the center of the palace.
"What a Zhenyuanzi!" She sat down, her voice clear and clear, with a trace of undisguised admiration and fear.
"You really have the means to attract other ancient beings like Primordial Origin Golden Immortal and Daoist Yin Yang besides Hong Yun. You are willing to form an alliance with them and build Heavenly Dao Oath together!"
She had a close acquaintance with Zhenyuanzi and had done a transaction (exchanging Bitter Bamboo for Earth-Leaving Flame Light Banner), which left a deep impression on her.
She knew that he had a deep foundation and a firm Daoist heart, and that he was unusually powerful. But today's actions still exceeded her expectations.
A Phoenix Race elder Elder Chiyu, who was wearing a red feather robe and had a calm temperament, took a step forward and bowed:
"Your Majesty, Zhenyuanzi, Yinyang, and Hong Yun have formed an alliance. God has witnessed that the alliance has become a success.
This Longevity Mountain Lineage is now no longer a single cultivator, but a huge force that can affect the situation of Primordial Wilderness.
Its geographical location is located to the west of the center. Although it is not directly bordering our Phoenix Race, it is not far away. Its attitude is crucial to our Phoenix Race's struggle for hegemony with the Dragon Clan and Kirin Race."
Yuanfeng nodded slightly, and gently brushed a "Southern Bright Leaving Fire Pearl" inlaid on the armrest of the throne with her slender fingers, and fell into deep thought. She recalled the weight and tolerance she felt when discussing with Zhenyuanzi, and also remembered the trustworthiness and fairness of the other party during the transaction.
"Zhenyuanzi is a person with a clear Daoist heart. He is not ambitious or actively aggressive. His Tao lies in carrying and protecting, and what he seeks is detachment, not dominance."
Yuanfeng analyzed that Phoenix Eyes was shining with the light of wisdom, "I, Phoenix Race, have some friendship with him, as well as with Hong Yun. Especially that Earth-Leaving Flame Light Banner transaction back then, even though we each got what we needed, we also formed a good relationship."
She paused and her tone turned serious. "However, the situation is different now. The Three Races war is about to break out, and the bias of any force may affect the situation of the war.
The primary purpose of the alliance between Zhenyuanzi and others must be to protect themselves and deal with the larger Variable, but there is no guarantee that they will not intervene in the Three Races dispute for their own benefit under certain circumstances.
Especially Daoist Yin Yang, who is good at calculations and the best at seizing the opportunity to make profits, so you must be on guard."
Elder Chiyu said worriedly, "What is your Majesty's intention?"
Yuanfeng stood up, his whole body Nirvana Divine Fire rose slightly, showing his inner determination:
"Second order, Phoenix Race's ministries must maintain the highest level of vigilance in areas bordering Longevity Mountain's forces, but active provocations are strictly prohibited!
All patrol teams are not allowed to step even half a step into the sphere of influence designated by Longevity Mountain.
If there are Longevity Mountain monks out there, treat them with courtesy and avoid any conflicts unless necessary."
She has a far-reaching vision. "At the same time, I am trying to express goodwill to Longevity Mountain through some secret channels and reiterate the old friendship between Phoenix Race, Zhenyuanzi, and Fellow Daoist Hongyun.
Perhaps... we can send an envoy to congratulate on the alliance, send congratulatory gifts, and find out their true attitude towards our Three Races dispute.
If we can maintain a good relationship with them, or even reach some kind of tacit understanding, so that they can remain neutral when our clan fights with the Dragon Clan and Kirin Race, that will be the best result."
"What if Dragon Clan or Kirin Race wins them over first?" Elder Yanyu, another more radical elder, couldn't help but ask.
A cold glint flashed in Yuanfeng's eyes. "Then it depends on how Zhenyuanzi chooses.
However, with his wisdom, he will not be easily tied into a chariot by any party.
But if it really comes to that point..." She did not continue, but the fiery aura that suddenly increased around her body had already made her attitude clear.
"In short," Yuanfeng concluded, "the strategy for dealing with the Longevity Mountain Alliance should be based on gentleness, observation, and cautious friendship.
Before the threats of the Dragon Clan and Kirin Race are completely resolved, it is not appropriate to establish another strong enemy.
In everything, the hegemony of the ethnic group is the most important thing!" Her voice carried Phoenix Race Emperor's determination and majesty, setting Phoenix Race's basic policy on this matter.
The order was quickly passed on. The Phoenix Race forces around Immortal Volcano began to quietly adjust their deployment, while remaining vigilant and striving to release goodwill.
Yuanfeng himself once again set his sights on the Dragon Clan of the East Sea and Kirin Race of Central Land, and the sense of urgency in his heart became even stronger.
The alliance between Zhenyuanzi and others is like adding another layer of pressure to the already tight relationship between Three Races, making the future situation even more volatile and unpredictable.
Kirin Cliff, the core of Central Land.
Different from the deep sea splendor of Dragon Palace and the fiery sacredness of Phoenix Race Immortal Volcano, Kirin Cliff presents a heavy, peaceful and stable atmosphere.
This huge cliff has a warm dark yellow color throughout, as if it is condensed from the purest Wutu Essence. Countless Ganoderma lucidum and fairy grass naturally grow on the mountain, with gurgling spiritual springs flowing, Auspicious Beast wandering, and auspicious clouds lingering.
The top of the cliff is flat and open, and there is a simple and magnificent temple built with uncarved innate jade and sacred wood as the main materials. It is integrated with the surrounding environment and exudes a reassuring atmosphere of benevolence and life.
This is the sect of Beasts, the dojo of the Lord of the Earth.
At this moment, in the Kirin Hall, First Kirin is discussing with several core elders of the clan.
He manifested his Daoist body, looking like a middle-aged Daoist with an honest face and a burly body. He wore an apricot yellow Kirin Daoist robe, his aura was as calm as a mountain, and his eyes were gentle but with unquestionable majesty.
The Wutu Essence Qi and auspicious charm naturally radiated from his body, making all the creatures in the temple feel peaceful.
As Emperor who swore to rule the earth and comb the mountains and rivers on behalf of heaven, his cultivation level also climbed to Late Golden Immortal of the Origin with the help of Heavenly Dao Merit. Fortune is closely connected with Primordial Land under his feet.
What they discussed was exactly how to deal with the penetration of the Dragon Clan in rivers, lakes and coastal areas, and the co-optation and differentiation of Flying Birds species from the Beasts group by Phoenix Race.
First Kirin advocates focusing on stabilizing the foundation and demonstrating benevolence, and expanding influence by protecting the weak and mediating disputes, rather than blindly resisting with force.