The Southern Pole, the Vermilion Bird Realm.
"Disciples Kong Xuan and Golden Roc pay our respects to the Sacred Venerable. We have fulfilled your command and successfully helped Shang Tang become the Human King. We have come to report our success!" With the Shang Dynasty established, Kong Xuan and Golden Roc had retired after accomplishing their task and came to the Vermilion Bird Realm to report to Lingguang.
In the main seat, Lingguang sat with grace and splendor in his Innate Dao Body. Looking down at Kong Xuan and Golden Roc, he smiled. "You did well. You have not disgraced your Mother Empress's illustrious name."
Kong Xuan and Golden Roc lowered their heads without answering. They still fell far short of their Mother Empress, Primordial Phoenix.
"Kong Xuan."
"Your disciple is here."
"Do you have the Golden Mother of Jade Pool's Plain-Colored Cloud-Realm Banner?" Lingguang asked Kong Xuan.
"Yes, Sacred Venerable. Years ago, when Yao Ji fought the Three-Headed Flood Dragon, I seized the opportunity to take it," Kong Xuan answered honestly.
"Mm. Give me the Plain-Colored Cloud-Realm Banner." Lingguang opened his right hand as he spoke to Kong Xuan.
"Yes." Without the slightest hesitation, Kong Xuan immediately took out the Plain-Colored Cloud-Realm Banner and sent it flying into Lingguang's hand.
Catching the banner and sensing the power within, Lingguang told Kong Xuan, "This banner was bestowed upon the Golden Mother of Jade Pool by the Dao Ancestor. She and Haotian are husband and wife, united as one. Back then, Haotian was held up by Yao Ji's affairs, and now he is listening to the Dao in Zixiao Palace, so he has had no time to demand the treasure back from you. But he will certainly come looking for you in the future. With your abilities, you cannot keep this