Long-Eared One Provokes Kong Xuan, Already on the Path to Death!

A few days later, the vast East Sea came into view.

Waves stretched across ten thousand hectares, water vapor thick and hazy.

Golden Ao Island's unique Innate Dao Rhyme and sword qi soaring to the heavens could already be sensed from afar.

Xuandu, familiar with the path, led Kong Xuan through the outer maze of waves, descending toward the magnificent immortal island.

Before they even set foot on the island, several powerful strands of Spiritual Sense swept over them.

Sensing it was Xuandu and a living being with an unfamiliar aura, those strands lingered briefly before withdrawing.

Clearly, they belonged to the disciples on duty at the island.

Landing at the island's edge, an Outer Disciple responsible for greeting guests immediately approached.

That disciple recognized Xuandu.

This new junior brother, personally accepted by the Master and settled by Senior Brother Chang Er Ding Guang Xian.

Though merely of the Human Race, he had gained some small fame among the lower-level disciples due to the events at Biyou Palace that day.

But when he sensed the aura Xuandu emitted, the man froze.

In just one day, he'd broken through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm?

Good heavens, this foundation was too strong.

"Junior Brother Xuandu."

The Outer Disciple clasped his hands in greeting, his gaze curiously sweeping over Xuandu.

Xuandu returned the gesture and stated his purpose directly:

"I wish to recommend a Fellow Daoist to join our sect."

Hearing this, that disciple was taken aback.

Junior Brother Xuandu... had only joined the Jie Sect a single day ago, and now he was already recommending another living being to join?

This truly hadn't crossed his mind.

He opened his mouth, about to ask according to the rules about the recommended person's origins and foundation.

A slightly shrill, undisguisedly mocking cold snort came from not far away.

"Hmph!"

"Our Jie Sect is a Sage's Dao Field, where Myriad Immortals Come to Court—how could just any random cat or dog join?"

Before the words faded, a beam of immortal light descended, revealing Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's figure.

He stood with hands clasped behind his back, his long ears trembling slightly, chin raised, eyes slanting disdainfully at Xuandu and the Kong Xuan beside him.

The arrogance and contempt on his face had nearly Condensed into Substance.

His gaze first swept over Xuandu, sensing that Heavenly Immortal Realm aura, and the scorn in his eyes deepened.

Breaking through to Heavenly Immortal in a day?

In his view, it was merely luck in gaining some opportunity, or perhaps some prior accumulation.

The Human Race's foundation was ultimately limited, not worth mentioning.

Then, his gaze shifted to Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan had now suppressed most of his aura, revealing only the fluctuations of an early Golden Immortal, deliberately blurring his own foundation.

In Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's perception, this person's aura, while not weak, was utterly unremarkable, even somewhat impure—hardly any impressive foundation.

"Junior Brother Xuandu."

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian drawled, his tone carrying a lecturing air.

"You've just joined the Jie Sect; you should focus on stabilizing your cultivation and familiarizing yourself with the Sect Rules."

"Recommending a living being to join the sect is no child's play."

"You must know their roots thoroughly, verify their blessings, observe their nature, and only then report it for the Master or the senior personal disciples to decide."

He raised a hand, pointing at Kong Xuan, his tone growing even more contemptuous:

"This Fellow Daoist has a very unfamiliar face, and his aura... hmph, is quite ordinary."

"Where did you meet him? Do you know his origins? Do you understand his nature?"

"Don't let a moment's impulse invite a wolf into the house, defiling our Jie Sect's pure Dao Field—can you bear that responsibility?"

A barrage of questions crashed down upon Xuandu.

His words were full of dissatisfaction with Xuandu's overstepping and disdain for Kong Xuan.

As if he, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, were the faithful guardian of the Jie Sect's gates.

The Outer Disciple responsible for greeting guests, seeing this, fell silent as a cicada in winter, quietly stepping back two paces, unwilling to get involved.

Xuandu's face remained calm, but inwardly he laughed coldly.

This Chang Er Ding Guang Xian had indeed jumped out.

Still that same nauseating expression.

Before he could speak, Kong Xuan beside him furrowed his brow in a barely perceptible frown.

What status did he hold?

Phoenix Clan Crown Prince, born of the Innate Five Elements, his roots among the highest in all the Great Wilderness.

And now, some shallow-rooted wretch with a floating aura dared to point a finger and call him a stray cat or dog?

A pride buried deep in his bloodline ignited in an instant.

A flash of Five-Colored Radiance flickered in his eyes, and his aura began to simmer.

Seeing this, Xuandu did not intervene; instead, a cold glint passed through his gaze.

He was happy to let Kong Xuan teach this Chang Er Ding Guang Xian a lesson.

It would be just the thing to cut down that bastard's arrogance.

Yet before Kong Xuan could release his pressure, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, seeing the other's silence, grew even bolder.

Feeling he had the upper hand, he lifted his chin higher, his long ears trembling slightly with excitement.

"What? Did I hit the mark?"

He sneered, his gaze sweeping over Kong Xuan with undisguised contempt.

"Hiding Head and Showing Tail, can't even conceal your own aura properly—probably stained roots, too ashamed to show your face, right?"

"Junior Brother Xuandu, where did you dig up such trash from some forgotten corner?"

Not daring to openly insult Xuandu, now a member of the Jie Sect, he poured all his scorn onto Kong Xuan.

"Our Jie Sect is the lineage of a Sage, Myriad Immortals Come to Court, an aura of boundless grandeur!"

"Someone like you, with unclear roots and a mixed aura, isn't even fit to guard our Mountain Gate!"

His words were sharp, each one a blade.

He was certain this unfamiliar face was a nobody, his cultivation surely low.

Couldn't even sense the realm of a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal at the Late Stage?

Probably like Xuandu back then—a mere mortal with no cultivation at all!

Just some front Xuandu had put up.

As one of the Seven Attendant Immortals, what harm was there in teaching a nobody a lesson?

Kong Xuan's face darkened completely.

A Cold Light gleamed In His Eyes, and the restrained Five Elements energy within him stirred restlessly.

The pride of a Phoenix Clan Crown Prince—when had it ever suffered such humiliation?

If not for the fact that this was the Jie Sect's domain, and Xuandu had asked him to keep a low profile for now, he would have already struck and turned this noisy pest to ash.

He was about to stop holding back, releasing a sliver of Da Luo pressure to let this stinking rabbit taste despair.

"Long Ears!"

A crisp voice, tinged with anger, suddenly rang out from nearby.

"Who gave you the nerve to act so recklessly here!"

A clear voice sounded, reaching everyone present.

Immortal light swirled, and a figure in azure descended gracefully.

It was Bi Xiao.

Her delicate brows were furrowed, her Beautiful Eyes carrying a hint of Sha, as she stared coldly at Chang Er Ding Guang Xian.

She had just gone to find Xuandu, wanting to ask how his cultivation was progressing, only to find him absent from his cave.

After sweeping with her Spiritual Sense, she found him here.

Curious, she had followed.

But upon arriving, she heard those unbearable words from Chang Er Ding Guang Xian.

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, hearing her voice, Body Stiffened.

The arrogance on his face froze instantly, replaced by a flicker of panic.

He quickly turned and bowed to Bi Xiao, his tone turning sycophantic:

"So... so it's Sister Bi Xiao gracing us with her presence."

Bi Xiao, however, didn't even look at him. Her gaze first fell on Xuandu, giving a slight nod, then turned curiously to Kong Xuan.

One glance, and her heart stirred.

This man's aura gave her a faint sense of unfathomable depth.

Especially his eyes, where a hint of Five-Colored Radiance occasionally gleamed, a Naturally Formed Dao Charm—far from ordinary.

Where had Junior Brother Xuandu found such a figure?

"Senior Sister Bi Xiao."

Xuandu clasped his hands in salute, his expression composed.

"This is Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan. I encountered him during my travels. Observing his extraordinary origin and resolute Dao Heart, which deeply align with the Jie Sect's teachings, I specially brought him here to seek entry under Master's tutelage."

Kong Xuan gave Bi Xiao a slight nod in greeting, his bearing neither humble nor arrogant.

Bi Xiao's admiration grew even stronger.

To remain so composed before a Sage's Personal Disciple—his temperament was indeed extraordinary.

She turned to look at Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, her expression turning cold again:

"Chang Er, I heard every word you just said."

"Junior Brother Xuandu recommended a fellow Daoist to join the sect out of selfless intent. What fault is there in that?"

"Without distinguishing right from wrong, you spew malicious words here, insulting the one a fellow disciple recommended—is this the responsibility of a Seven Attendant Immortal?"

Each word struck home, merciless.

Cold sweat beaded on Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's forehead as he stammered, "Senior Sister, please see clearly. I... I was only thinking of keeping the sect pure, fearing some ignorant pretender..."

"Ignorant pretender?"

Bi Xiao cut him off with a cold laugh.

"I think you're the ignorant pretender!"

"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan's bearing is extraordinary—how could his origin be something you can fathom?"

"Moreover, even if his origin were ordinary, as long as his heart turns toward the Jie Sect and he possesses the will to seek the Dao, our sect opens its doors wide!"

"Have you forgotten Master's teaching to teach without discrimination?"

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian was scolded until his face burned red, and he fell silent, daring not speak again.

Yet in his heart, he hated Xuandu bitterly.

That brat must have whispered slander in Senior Sister Bi Xiao's ear!

And this Kong Xuan, appearing from nowhere!

Bi Xiao couldn't be bothered with him further. She said warmly to Xuandu and Kong Xuan, "Junior Brother Xuandu, Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, pay no heed to such idle talk."

"As for the recommendation, I'll take you to see Senior Brother immediately. He will decide."

Xuandu clasped his hands: "Thank you for the trouble, Senior Sister."

Kong Xuan also said, "Much obliged."

Bi Xiao nodded, not even glancing at the frozen Chang Er Ding Guang Xian. With a flick of her sleeve robe:

"Follow me."

With that, she mounted her immortal light and prepared to lead the two toward Duobao's Cave.

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian watched the three departing figures, especially Kong Xuan's calm demeanor, and felt a surge of fury rush to his head.

Today, he had lost face completely!

To be so rebuked before Senior Sister Bi Xiao, all because of this Xuandu and that unknown Kong Xuan!

He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with venom.

"Xuandu... Kong Xuan... Hmph!"

At that moment, Kong Xuan's figure paused. He naturally sensed the rabbit's resentment.

"Hmph!"

The pressure of a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal surged forth, directly enveloping Chang Er Ding Guang Xian!

In an instant, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian collapsed to the ground like a dead dog.