After leaving Zixiao Palace, Zhen Yuanzi told Hong Yun what had just happened.
Hong Yun's steps paused briefly, and he looked ahead.
Qing Xuan and Qing Yi were walking side by side, the currents of chaos slowly parting before them.
Yet the gazes of the divine beings behind them still drifted toward Hong Yun from time to time. Even outside the palace gates, few had truly looked away.
Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun approached them together. "We will have to trouble you for part of the journey, fellow Daoist."
Zhen Yuanzi cupped his hands toward Qing Xuan, and Hong Yun followed suit. The carefree Daoist looked considerably more solemn than usual.
Qing Xuan nodded lightly, and the four of them headed toward the Treasure Distribution Cliff together.
Ahead, endless treasure light burst from the Primordial Ancient Rock, countless innate Dao rhythms interweaving into a vast sea of radiance.
Qing Xuan's gaze passed over those lights and settled on a dark yellow treasure banner among the rocks.
It was the last of the Five Directional Primordial Flags they had yet to collect: the Wuji Apricot-Yellow Banner.
Qing Yi looked at Qing Xuan. "I'll fetch it."
Qing Xuan nodded lightly, and Qing Yi stepped forward.
The young woman's azure skirt stirred, and the currents of chaos parted of their own accord beneath her feet.
As she approached, the Wuji Apricot-Yellow Banner suddenly trembled.
The golden lotuses protecting it actually parted to either side, revealing the flagpole concealed within.
Just then, a swath of golden light spread toward her from the side.
Jieyin and Zhunti appeared together, blocking her path to the treasure banner.
In Zhunti's hand, the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree shimmered with seven-colored light.
He glanced at the Apricot Yellow Banner, then looked toward Qing Yi, making no effort to hide