He's the Son of Primordial Phoenix! Duobao is Dumbfounded

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian felt an indescribably terrifying pressure crash down!

He couldn't even muster a single thought of resistance before he was pinned to the ground like a dead dog.

His cheek pressed against the cold, rough earth, his organs felt displaced, blood qi surged in reverse, and darkness swam before his eyes.

"A... Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal?"

Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's mind went blank, leaving only this thought that made his divine soul shudder.

This seemingly ordinary being, whom he had dismissed as a stray cat or dog, was actually a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal?!

How could it be!

He screamed inwardly, but couldn't utter a single sound.

Endless regret and terror instantly drowned him.

Bi Xiao also froze mid-motion, whipping her head around, her beautiful eyes filled with shock as she stared at Kong Xuan.

Though she had sensed Kong Xuan was extraordinary, she never expected him to be a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal!

And judging by this aura, he was far from a novice at that level!

Junior Brother Xuandu... had actually brought a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal into the sect?

She looked at Xuandu, but saw his expression was calm, as if he had anticipated this.

Stormy waves churned in Bi Xiao's heart.

Xuandu felt Bi Xiao's gaze and shook his head slightly at her, signaling it was fine.

Kong Xuan let out a cold snort, and the overwhelming pressure receded like a tide, as if it had never existed.

He didn't even glance at Chang Er Ding Guang Xian, who lay limp on the ground like a dead dog, as if he had merely brushed away a speck of dust.

"Senior Sister Bi Xiao, please."

Kong Xuan's tone was calm as he made a gesture for Bi Xiao to proceed.

Bi Xiao took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock in her heart. She gave Kong Xuan a deep look, then glanced at Chang Er Ding Guang Xian trembling on the ground, a flicker of disgust in her eyes.

"Let's go."

She wasted no more time. Immortal light swept up Xuandu and Kong Xuan, and they vanished into the distance in an instant.

Only Chang Er Ding Guang Xian was left sprawled on the ground, unable to get up for a long time.

A few nearby outer disciples watched from afar, silent as cicadas in winter, their eyes filled with fear and lingering dread.

Daoist Duobao's cave abode was majestic in aura and tightly guarded by restrictions.

Bi Xiao led the two straight inside without needing to announce themselves.

Deep within the cave, on a cloud bed, Daoist Duobao slowly opened his eyes.

His gaze first swept over Bi Xiao, and he gave a slight nod.

Then it fell on Xuandu. Sensing the Heavenly Immortal aura, a trace of barely noticeable surprise flickered in his eyes.

A day's progress to Heavenly Immortal was indeed not slow.

Finally, his gaze settled on Kong Xuan.

With just one look, the calm-as-an-old-well expression on Daoist Duobao's face showed clear emotion for the first time.

He leaned forward slightly, a sharp light bursting from his eyes, as if trying to pierce through the hazy mist surrounding Kong Xuan.

"Innate Five Elements... Phoenix Clan aura... and... a Grand Unity Dao Fruit!"

Daoist Duobao's voice was low, carrying a hint of disbelief.

"Fellow Daoist's roots are truly extraordinary!"

As the chief disciple of the Jie Sect, his knowledge was vast, and he instantly glimpsed part of Kong Xuan's foundation.

The First Peacock in the World, Son of the Primordial Phoenix!

Such roots were among the top-tier across the entire Great Wilderness!

What shocked him more was that the other had already attained the Grand Unity Dao Fruit, with an aura so profound it might not be inferior to his own!

Where had Junior Brother Xuandu found such a great power?

Seeing this, Bi Xiao quickly stepped forward and briefly recounted what had just happened, omitting Chang Er Ding Guang Xian's disgraceful display, focusing only on Xuandu's intent to recommend Kong Xuan for entry into the sect.

After hearing this, Daoist Duobao's gaze swept back and forth between Xuandu and Kong Xuan, his mind racing with thoughts.

A Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal voluntarily coming to join was undoubtedly a tremendous boon for the Jie Sect.

It would elevate the Jie Sect's prestige to another level!

Especially someone like Kong Xuan, with such deep roots and boundless potential.

But... a great power like this, proud and aloof, why would he choose to join the Jie Sect at this time?

And why was he introduced through Xuandu?

He looked at Xuandu—this junior apprentice brother who appeared to have merely the cultivation of a Heavenly Immortal—and felt as though an ever-thickening layer of mist shrouded him.

His thoughts raced within, yet his face betrayed nothing.

"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan's renowned name, this Poor Daoist has long heard of."

Daoist Duobao spoke slowly, his voice steady, carrying a hint of scrutiny.

"Essence of the Innate Five Elements, orthodox lineage of the Phoenix Clan, Deep Roots—rare indeed in the Great Wilderness."

"Since you have already attained the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, free and unfettered, why would you now wish to enter my Jie Sect and submit to its Sect Rules?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Bi Xiao beside him also focused her gaze.

This was precisely the greatest doubt in her heart.

Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged; he had long prepared for this.

He gave a slight bow, his tone calm yet carrying a pride born of bloodline:

"Fellow Daoist Duobao flatters me."

"The glory of the Phoenix Clan has faded, the Witch-Demon Tribulation draws near—to stand alone and untouched is but a vain hope."

"Sage Tongtian Intercepts Heaven Taking Dao, Teaches Without Discrimination—this aligns perfectly with my intent."

"I wish to borrow the Jie Sect's Fortune to comprehend the ultimate of the Five Elements and transcend the fate of my bloodline."

His gaze swept over Xuandu as he continued:

"Fellow Daoist Xuandu's guidance opened my mind."

"The Jie Sect is precisely the opportunity for my enlightenment and transcendence."

His words were frank, reasonable, and well-founded.

Daoist Duobao nodded slightly, his doubts somewhat eased.

He turned his gaze to Xuandu, finding this junior apprentice brother increasingly unfathomable.

Able to guide a proud Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal?

Even if Kong Xuan's words contained some courtesy, it still proved that Xuandu possessed something extraordinary.

"In that case..."

Daoist Duobao pondered a moment, then finally nodded.

"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan's willingness to join my Jie Sect is a blessing for our sect."

"I shall immediately report this to Master and conduct the initiation ceremony for you."

With a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal seeking to join, Sect Leader Tongtian would have no reason to refuse.

"Then I shall trouble Senior Brother Duobao."

Xuandu spoke at the right moment, a stone lifting from his heart.

It's done!

As long as Kong Xuan formally entered the sect, the System Mission would be completed immediately!

Daoist Duobao wasted no time. With a flick of his Sleeve Robe, a clear, hazy talisman materialized out of thin air, transformed into a streak of light, and shot deep into Biyou Palace.

"Please wait a moment."

Meanwhile, deep within Biyou Palace.

Sect Leader Tongtian sat quietly on his Cloud Bed, his Sword Qi restrained within, merging with the void.

His eyes were half-closed, his mind sinking into the Great Dao, deducing the changes in Heavenly Secrets.

Suddenly, a clear, hazy talisman pierced through layers of restrictions, landing silently before him.

It was a message from Duobao.

Sect Leader Tongtian's mind stirred slightly, and the information within the talisman was instantly clear.

His Dao Heart, Calm as an Old Well, rippled with the faintest trace of disturbance.

"Kong Xuan?"

"Son of Primordial Phoenix, Innate Five Elements foundation, already a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal..."

"And he wishes to join my Jie Sect?"

What surprised him even more was that the one recommending him was Xuandu!

That boy he had taken as a disciple just a few days ago—originally fated to be Senior Brother, yet drawn to the Jie Sect, bold and astonishing.

In just a few short days, not only had he stabilized his own cultivation and stepped into the Heavenly Immortal realm, but he had also attracted a Great Wilderness Mighty One like Kong Xuan?

This matter reeked of strangeness.

How proud was Kong Xuan?

Phoenix Clan Crown Prince, Deep Roots, Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal cultivation, lofty and arrogant—how could he easily submit to another?

How did Xuandu manage to sway him?

Could it be... by force?

At this thought, Sect Leader Tongtian shook his head himself.

He could see Xuandu's Root Bone clearly—though favored by Senior Brother and perhaps exceptional, he was ultimately of Human Race origin, with short cultivation time.

Even if he had some hidden means, how could he overpower a proud Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal?

Let alone someone like Kong Xuan, who possessed the Innate Five Elements and vast Divine Abilities.

Then, was it persuasion through words? Temptation by opportunity?

Sect Leader Tongtian's gaze lifted slightly, as if piercing through endless void, landing on Duobao's cave dwelling.

Falling on the calm-faced Xuandu and the imposing Kong Xuan.

Heavenly Secret around this child remained a chaos.

As if an invisible hand shrouded all fate connected to him.

Interesting.

Truly interesting.

In but an instant, the surprise in His Eyes faded, returning to calm.

A faint curve even tugged at the corner of his mouth.

No matter what method Xuandu used, Kong Xuan's willingness to join the Jie Sect was always good news.

A Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, and one of such extraordinary origin, was enough to boost Jie Sect's Fortune by another three points.

And greatly strengthen the top-tier power of the Jie Sect.

As for the secrets on Xuandu...

Sect Leader Tongtian did not mind.

The Great Wilderness is vast—who has no secrets?

Teach Without Discrimination, embrace all rivers.

As long as one's heart is with the Jie Sect, they are a Jie Sect Disciple.

His mind stirred slightly, and a thought had already been sent back to Duobao.

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