Wuji Apricot-Yellow Banner, Phoenix Clan

"Banner? What banner?" Xiao Teng asked in confusion.

Liu Wa grinned as he pulled a banner from his robes. The moment it appeared, it radiated a powerful aura.

Xiao Teng focused his gaze on it and could not help drawing a sharp breath. It was actually the Wuji Apricot-Yellow Banner.

The Wuji Apricot-Yellow Banner was one of the Innate Five-Direction Flags, a Supreme-Grade Innate Spirit Treasure.

To the present-day Qilin Clan, this treasure was undoubtedly one of their most precious possessions.

Now that the Calabash Kids had stolen it, how could they possibly let the matter rest so easily?

The Wuji Apricot-Yellow Banner was far too precious. Once such a treasure had fallen into their hands, there was naturally no chance they would return it with both hands, and Xiao Teng had no equivalent item to exchange with its owner.

Since the matter could not be settled through negotiation, and he did not feel right about fighting them either, all that remained was to flee.

Xiao Teng led the Calabash Kids in a frantic dash, fleeing for hundreds of millions of miles.

At last, the Great Luo experts of the Qilin Clan stopped pursuing them. They had their own concerns as well. If they stubbornly gave chase, and someone took the opportunity to sneak into Qilin territory and wreak havoc, the consequences would be unthinkable.

In truth, the Qilins knew that with the Qilin Clan's current strength, protecting the Wuji Apricot-Yellow Banner was exceedingly difficult.

Thus, from a certain perspective, losing the banner might not have been entirely a bad thing.

However, if they did not pursue them for at least some distance, the Qilin Clan would inevitably seem far too weak and easily bullied.

"Father, hurry and look. Where have we run to?" Seventh Gourd asked.

Earlier, they had been too busy fleeing for their lives to pay any attention to the direction they were traveling.

Xiao Teng steadied himself and swept his gaze across the surroundings. The moment he looked, his heart jolted. They had already reached the southernmost edge of Mount Buzhou.

And tens of thousands of miles away, the Undying Volcano of the Phoenix Clan towered into the sky.

Si Wa suddenly said, "I heard the Phoenix Clan has quite a few treasures too. How about we rob them once more?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Teng hurriedly reached out, pressed Si Wa down, and snapped, "Rob your head!"

The Phoenix Clan was completely different from the Qilin Clan. First Qilin of the Qilin Clan had already passed away, but the Phoenix Clan's ancestor, Yuanfeng, was still alive.

She was a peak Quasi-Saint expert. Although her origin had been damaged and she was suppressed by heaven and earth, she was still not someone the Calabash Kids could easily contend against.

Da Wa persuaded him, "Father, since we've already come all this way, why not go take a look? We might even have a chance to find one or two treasures."

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Teng reluctantly agreed.

"Fine. But you must not recklessly stir up trouble again. If you anger Yuanfeng, we won't be able to bear the consequences."

Third Baby patted his chest and declared boldly, "Father, don't worry. With us here, no one will be able to harm you in the slightest."

Seventh Gourd also comforted him obediently from the side. "Father, don't feel embarrassed. Although you're only a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal right now, you're already very impressive."

Xiao Teng revealed an awkward smile.

These children were truly filial enough to kill him. He had no idea whether they were praising him or mocking him.

Afterward, Xiao Teng led the Calabash Kids as they sped toward the Undying Volcano.

When they arrived at the Phoenix Clan's territory, they found it engulfed in chaotic battle.

Xiao Teng looked closely and saw that the brothers Di Jun and Taiyi were fighting the Phoenix Clan.

After leaving the Qilin Clan, the two of them had come directly to the Phoenix Clan.

The Phoenix Clan had once been one of the rulers of the Primordial World, so the number of magic treasures they possessed was naturally beyond counting.

Although Di Jun and Taiyi had only recently entered the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm, with the Eastern Sovereign Bell and the River Diagram and Luo Writing—two incomparably powerful treasures—they completely overwhelmed the Phoenix Clan's Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals for the moment.

Watching from the side, Xiao Teng could not help sighing inwardly. The Phoenix Clan is the king of all flying beasts, yet they can't even withstand these two little Golden Crows, Di Jun and Taiyi.

Di Jun and Taiyi unleashed Solar True Fire. Its terrifying heat surged like raging waves, and even the fire phoenixes skilled in controlling flames did not dare confront it head-on, scattering to avoid its sharp edge.

Xiao Teng and the Calabash Kids watched from the sidelines, waiting to see whether Yuanfeng would make a move.

If Yuanfeng remained still, they could seize the chance to rush in and snatch some treasures.

Just as Taiyi and Di Jun suppressed the Phoenix Clan's Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals until they were forced back step by step, an incomparably terrifying pressure suddenly descended.

Xiao Teng's heart tightened. He knew Yuanfeng must have made her move.

In an instant, Taiyi and Di Jun suddenly vanished, as though Yuanfeng had forcibly pulled them into some space.

"Now's the time! Wait outside. I'll go steal the treasures," Liu Wa said in a lowered voice.

Liu Wa had already gained an initial grasp of the Path of Concealment. Slipping into Phoenix Clan territory without anyone noticing was not difficult for him. The only one he needed to fear was Yuanfeng.

"Liu Wa, be careful," Xiao Teng instructed.

"Don't worry. I'll be fine," Liu Wa said with great confidence.

Before his words had even faded, Liu Wa's figure dissipated into nothingness like a gust of clear wind.

Xiao Teng carefully sensed the area, only to discover that he could not detect even the slightest trace of Liu Wa's aura, as if Liu Wa had completely disappeared.

Xiao Teng turned to Er Wa and asked, "Er Wa, can you find Liu Wa?"

Er Wa shook his head. "Liu Wa's concealment art is extremely powerful. If he hides with all his strength, even I can't find him."

Hearing this, Xiao Teng felt somewhat relieved. Since even Er Wa could not find him, he should not be discovered.

After some time, Di Jun and Taiyi reappeared. Judging by their bedraggled appearance, it was clear their negotiations with Yuanfeng had broken down and they had been driven out.

They left without even looking back. Since being born into the Primordial World, this was the first time they had ever been so miserable.

The gap between a Quasi-Saint and a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal was simply too vast.

"Who dares trespass into my Phoenix Clan territory!"

An angry roar rang through heaven and earth.

At that moment, Yuanfeng's pressure spread outward from the Undying Volcano. Wherever it passed, every living creature was suppressed until none could move.

"This is bad, Liu Wa has been exposed!" Er Wa cried anxiously.

Xiao Teng's heart clenched. "How could that be? Yuanfeng didn't notice him earlier."

Er Wa hurriedly explained, "He must have accidentally leaked his aura when he came into contact with a treasure."

There was no time to lose. Xiao Teng made a swift decision and led the Calabash Kids charging into the Phoenix Clan.

Seeing this, the Phoenix Clan's experts roared in anger and rushed forward to stop them.

Xiao Teng locked his gaze onto an opponent at the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm. With a flash of light in his hand, his natal magic treasure, the God-Striking Whip, was already in his grasp.

Unfortunately, the Profound Origin Water-Control Banner had been placed on Mount Sumeru as the foundation of an array. If he could wield it here now, it would surely display unexpected power.

Xiao Teng's opponent was an Ice Phoenix. The extreme cold emanating from it seemed capable of freezing all things in the world, and even the surrounding spiritual energy had frozen into ice.

The Ice Phoenix spread its wings, and countless sharp ice spikes instantly appeared, screaming toward Xiao Teng like a rainstorm.