The Decision of Old Ancestor Hong Yun

ps: The content of this chapter is not part of the main story, please read it later.

ps: The content of this chapter is not part of the main story, please read it later.

ps: The content of this chapter is not part of the main story, please read it later.

After sending the two away, Nuwa leaned in close to Qing Xuan. "Little Gourd Vine, when are we going to look for the Two Other Immortal Islands?" She blinked, "I can't wait anymore."

Houtu also cast a look of expectation. During this time spent cultivating on Fangzhang Island, she felt her cultivation had improved significantly, yet she remained full of curiosity about the Primordial Great Land.

Qing Xuan pondered for a moment, "Once Ao Gan and his brothers have settled the dragon sons, we shall set off." He looked toward the horizon, "However, this journey will likely not be peaceful."

Fu Xi pinched his fingers to calculate, his brows slightly furrowed. "There is indeed some entanglement of karma." He looked at Qing Xuan, "But opportunities are often accompanied by risks. Does my younger brother already have a plan?"

Qing Xuan unfurled his folding fan and waved it lightly. "When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll earth it." He smiled with composure, "As long as no Saint intervenes, with the four of us joining hands, where in the Primordial Great Land can we not go?"

Just as he spoke, Fangzhang Island was suddenly shrouded in a shadow. Everyone looked up to see a Giant Peng sweeping across the high sky, its wings spread wide enough to blot out the sun and moon.

The Giant Peng circled over Fangzhang Island three times before suddenly diving downward. As it neared the island, it transformed into a human form and landed before the group.

The newcomer was dressed in a golden robe, his expression cold and stern, his eyes filled with scrutiny. "This Seat is Kunpeng." His voice was icy, "I heard that Daoist Qing Xuan obtained the Pure World White Lotus, so I came to take a look."

Nuwa immediately stepped in front of Qing Xuan. "What a big mouth you have; you think you can just look because you want to?" The Mountain River Society Map began to faintly emerge in her hand.

Kunpeng's gaze turned cold. "Little girl, when I am speaking to your Teacher, where is there any place for you to interrupt?" Demonic Qi surged around his body, revealing the cultivation of a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal peak.

Qing Xuan gently pulled Nuwa behind him, facing Kunpeng directly. "If Daoist friend wishes to view the lotus, one should have asked with courtesy." His expression was indifferent, "This posture of yours looks more like you've come to rob me."

Kunpeng sneered. "Spiritual treasures belong to those with the virtue to possess them. You are merely at the mid Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal stage; are you even worthy of the Pure World White Lotus?" He reached out, and a phantom of a giant claw struck directly at Qing Xuan.

The sound of the Fu Xi Qin rang out instantly, and Houtu also unleashed the Wu Tu Divine Light. But Qing Xuan was faster than them.

He merely unfurled the folding fan in his hand, and the landscape within it swirled. The giant claw phantom fell into the painting and, like a clay ox entering the sea, vanished without a trace.

Kunpeng's expression changed. "An Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

Qing Xuan closed his folding fan. "If you leave now, Daoist friend, there is still time." His tone was calm, "If you strike again, do not blame this Daoist for not showing mercy."

A struggle flickered in Kunpeng's eyes. He could sense that this Fangzhang Island was shrouded in a great array, and if a real fight broke out, he might not necessarily come out on top.

"Hmph, I shall let it go for today." He transformed back into a Giant Peng and soared into the sky, "But I have noted the Pure World White Lotus!"

Watching Kunpeng vanish into the horizon, Nuwa stomped her feet in anger. "That feathered beast! Next time, I must pluck every single one of his feathers!"

Houtu said with concern, "Brother Qing Xuan, will he come back?"

Qing Xuan shook his head, "Not in the short term." He looked toward the north, "However, this conflict has reminded us of one thing."

Fu Xi interjected, "The matter of searching for the Immortal Islands should be done sooner rather than later." His expression was grave, "Since Kunpeng was able to find us, other Great Beings will likely set their sights on Fangzhang Island as well."

Qing Xuan nodded, "We depart in three days." He looked in the direction where Ao Gan and the others had left, "As for matters on the island, I will leave them to them."

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On the morning of the third day, the four of them stood at the edge of Fangzhang Island. Ao Gan's eight brothers arrived with the four young dragons to see them off.

"Teacher, rest assured. With the disciples guarding the island, nothing will go wrong," Ao Gan said solemnly.

Qing Xuan took out four array flags and handed them to Ao Gan, Ao Kun, Ao Li, and Ao Kan respectively. "If you encounter a powerful enemy, you may set up the Four Symbols Great Array. It cannot be broken by anyone below the level of a Quasi-Saint."

He then said to the four young dragons, "Cultivate with focus, and do not let your Father King's expectations go to waste."

Ao Jia and the others responded respectfully, their eyes showing less arrogance and more steadiness. Clearly, the trials of the past three days had begun to show results.

With instructions finished, Qing Xuan flicked his sleeve. The Hong Yun Magic Treasure flew out, transforming into an auspicious cloud three zhang in size.

The four stepped onto the cloud and flew toward the depths of the East Sea. Bai He stood at the edge of the island, waving her hand, her eyes filled with reluctance.

The Hong Yun was incredibly fast, covering a thousand li in an instant. Nuwa stood at the front of the cloud, letting the sea breeze blow through her long hair. "Little Gourd Vine, in which direction shall we go first?"

Qing Xuan took out the jade mirror. Chaos Qi swirled on its surface, vaguely pointing toward the northeast. "According to what is shown in the mirror, Penglai Island should be in that direction."

Houtu leaned in curiously, "Can this mirror really find the Immortal Islands?"

Fu Xi explained, "The Three Immortal Islands were originally one, later split apart by Pangu. They have an inherent resonance with each other, and this jade mirror is a treasure for sensing that connection."

Just as he spoke, the sea surface below suddenly exploded. A giant python a hundred zhang long lunged out, opening its mouth to bite at the Hong Yun.

The python was pitch-black, with a single horn already growing on its head; it was a Hong Huang Exotic Species on the verge of transforming into a flood dragon.

Qing Xuan did not even furrow his brow, merely pointing his folding fan downward. A bolt of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder descended from the sky, striking the python squarely on the head.

The python let out a miserable shriek and plummeted back into the sea, kicking up sky-high waves. The sea surface was stained red, and it was clear it had already perished.

"The depths of the Primordial Great Land are indeed full of danger." Nuwa stuck out her tongue, "We haven't even flown very far, and we've already encountered such a fierce beast."

Qing Xuan, however, stared at the blood-stained sea, his expression suddenly changing. "Hurry, go!" He urged the Hong Yun to ascend rapidly.

The next moment, dense black shadows emerged from beneath the sea. Thousands of black pythons surged out, each one possessing a cultivation of at least a Heavenly Immortal.

The one in the lead was a thousand zhang long and had fully transformed into a flood dragon. It spoke in human language, "You killed my child, and you want to leave?"

The flood dragon opened its mouth and spewed out a black poisonous fog, instantly shrouding a hundred li radius. Wherever the fog passed, even the seawater hissed as it was corroded.

The sound of the Fu Xi Qin rang out, transforming into a sound wave barrier to block the poisonous fog. Houtu also unleashed the Wu Tu Divine Light, protecting the surroundings of the Hong Yun.

Nuwa, angered, unleashed the Mountain River Society Map, "A mere little snake dares to be this rampant!" Countless golden lights flew out from the map, transforming into chains that lashed toward the flood dragon.

The Flood Dragon roared, its scales bristling as it shattered the golden light chains. With a flick of its tail, it unleashed a massive tsunami that crashed toward the group.

Qing Xuan knew he could not afford to get bogged down. He summoned the Purple Gold Gourd, pointing its mouth toward the Flood Dragon as a surge of suction erupted.

The Flood Dragon's body swayed, but it managed to steady itself. "An Innate Spiritual Treasure?" Greed flashed in its eyes. "It is fated that this treasure belongs to this seat today!"

It opened its mouth and spat out a Black Bead, which contained monstrous resentment. This was the Vengeful Poison Bead it had refined by devouring thousands of living beings, specifically designed to defile spiritual treasures.

Qing Xuan let out a cold smile and summoned the Water Fire Gourd with his other hand. A stream of Samadhi True Fire spewed forth, causing the Vengeful Poison Bead to sizzle and shriek.

At the same time, the suction from the Purple Gold Gourd intensified. The Flood Dragon could no longer hold its ground, and it was dragged toward the mouth of the gourd inch by inch.

"No!" It struggled frantically, but to no avail. In the end, it transformed into a streak of black light and was pulled into the Purple Gold Gourd.

With their leader captured, the other black pythons fell into chaos and dove into the deep sea to flee. The sea surface soon returned to calm, leaving behind only a faint, fishy stench.