Suddenly, he turned his head, as if asking the air, "Senior brother, did this Grand Elder of Peak of Heaven ever target you back then?"
Xie Feng asked what this meant: if there was any grudge from back then, then kill the Grand Elder on the spot!
If there's no enmity, let's end it here!
Kong Qiusu silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Let them go."
Xie Feng said, "You said that reluctantly."
Kong Qiusu said, " Feng Yan's Grand Elder is also my Grand Elder. Back then, he was threatened by Feng Yan and surrendered to them to save his life. But because of one incident, I decided not to pursue him anymore. When Feng Yan was chasing me, he deliberately confused the direction, causing them to go astray, which bought me time to escape."
Xie Feng sighed, "Alright!"
At this moment, the Grand Elder, who was fleeing but had exceptionally sharp hearing, stopped!
He suddenly returned to Xie Feng's side!
"Holy crap, Master, this guy is incredibly audacious! He actually dared to come back! Isn't he just courting death?"
Gu Yu stared wide-eyed, unable to comprehend.
The elder asked, "Who were you talking to just now?"
Xie Feng squinted, but did not answer.
Gu Yu frowned and angrily retorted, "Who is this old man questioning?!"
The First Elder stared at Xie Feng relentlessly, then suddenly blushed with excitement. "I recognized it! You were talking to the former Phoenix Lord! Isn't that right! I know his voice all too well!"
Xie Feng remained silent.
Let him perform a one-man show.
The Grand Elder showed no embarrassment whatsoever. Instead, he excitedly called out to the sky, " Phoenix Lord! I knew you were still alive! Since you are safe and sound, why won't you see me?"
There was no response from the air.
The Grand Elder said with deep emotion, "I know I betrayed you back then, but if I hadn't followed Feng Yan, he would have killed my entire family! You saw it yourself; although I followed Feng Yan, I never harmed you in the slightest! For so many years, I've been tormented by my conscience!"
" Phoenix Lord, please come out for a chat!"
He suddenly bowed deeply to the sky!
The space rippled slightly, Kong Qiusu appeared before him, silent as a mountain.
The Grand Elder stared at him, his pupils trembling with shock. " Phoenix Lord! It really is you! You're not dead!"
"Do you want me to die?" Kong Qiusu's expression betrayed a hint of amusement.
Of course not!
The elder hurriedly shook his head in denial.
Kong Qiusu smiled and said nothing more.
The Grand Elder looked at him and Xie Feng, and asked hesitantly, " Phoenix Lord, why are you with this boy?"
Gu Yu retorted, "How dare you speak like that? What do you mean by 'this brat'? The Phoenix Lord you speak of is my master's senior brother!"
"Your master?"
The Grand Elder was astonished for a long time before finally figuring out the relationship!
They're in cahoots!
The Grand Elder's eyes darted around, "Since you, Phoenix Lord, are not dead, this matter must be kept strictly confidential. The current Phoenix Lord must not know a thing about it!"
Gu Yu nodded. "That makes more sense."
Kong Qiusu expressionless, it was unclear whether he was deep in thought or simply had nothing to say.
The elder asked enthusiastically, "Does the Phoenix Lord have a place to stay? I know a secluded island, perhaps..."
"Elder!"
Kong Qiusu suddenly interrupted him, raising his calm eyes and asking with a half-smile, "If I were to send troops to Peak of Heaven to reclaim everything that belongs to me, what would you do?"
This is a test!
A test of the Grand Elder's loyalty!
The elder steadied himself and looked him firmly in the eye. "This time, I will no longer fear death!"
Kong Qiusu casually, his face still expressionless. He lowered his eyelids and waved lazily, "You can go now."
The Grand Elder confirmed, " Phoenix Lord, will you let me go?"
Kong Qiusu a soft "hmm," then turned away and said nothing more.
The Grand Elder bowed slightly. "Thank you, Feng..."
Kong Qiusu said, "No need for further words, let's go quickly. Oh, and don't mention that you've seen me before."
"I understand."
The Grand Elder slipped away without hesitation!
Afraid the other party might change their mind!
After the Grand Elder left, Kong Qiusu stood there, lost in meditation.
Xie Feng remembered the Earth Vein Stone from before, which he hadn't refined yet. He took it out and refined it on the spot, raising his cultivation to the Peak God King!
With his current strength, the effect of the Earth Vein Stone on him can no longer be increased dramatically.
Moreover, as one progresses through cultivation, it becomes increasingly difficult to advance.
This is the law of nature!
After this harrowing experience, Xie Feng and his two companions returned safely to the Heaven Realm.
Because it is backed by the large Ziyun Bank, there is no need to worry about money.
The Jade Pivot Sect has also begun construction!
Gu Yu was supervised!
Time flies by so quickly.
One month later!
The Jade Pivot Sect has been completed at great expense!
A magnificent palace stands on the island in the sky, surrounded by rolling dragon veins and swirling clouds, truly deserving of its name as Heaven Realm.
The poem, "The mist and clouds stretch to the Heaven Realm, palaces stand in rows, opening to the morning sun. Before the Jade Mountains, people are far apart, purple phoenixes take flight to gaze at the Immortal Terrace," vividly depicts its majestic grandeur. (From Ge Ya'er's "Meeting Immortals" in the Tang Dynasty, where Penglai is replaced with the Heaven Realm )
Now that we have a sect, all we're missing is people!
Xie Feng's first choice is his own people!
He instructed Gu Yu to select people from among the disciples of the Xuanji Sect in the Upper Realm, the Dao Realm, and the Origin Realm. Those who were willing could be brought back to the Fifth Universe, while those who were unwilling could remain where they were.
Those who are willing will come; those who are not, should not be forced!
After everything that's happened, he still believes that his own people are the most reliable.
Those are definitely his direct descendants!
Gu Yu accepted the order and departed, piloting the new starship out of the Fifth Universe.
Peak of Heaven
The Grand Elder tore through space and arrived at the gate of Peak of Heaven, at the White Rainbow Bridge!
At that moment, a man walked from the bridgehead, dressed in purple with black hair, strolling slowly like a street urchin.
Imperial Prince, Feng Luo!
The Grand Elder looked closely, then quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Third Prince!"
Feng Luo squinted at him for a long time before hesitatingly asking, "Who are you?"
The Grand Elder said helplessly, "I am the Grand Elder."
Feng Luo straightened up, suddenly realizing, "Ah, Elder! I remember now, I remember!"
Tch, you filthy traitor!
He secretly rolled his eyes.
He had no good impression of this person at all. In his mind, the Grand Elder was a two-faced, unscrupulous villain!
He especially hated her after she betrayed his uncle, Feng Xuan!
The Grand Elder wanted to leave, but the White Rainbow Bridge was very narrow, and Feng Luo was intentionally or unintentionally blocking his way.
He said, "Um, Third Prince, may I pass through?"
Feng Luo casually asked, "Where are you going?"
The Grand Elder said, "I need to see Lord Phoenix Lord, please make way for me, Your Highness!"
Feng Luo glanced at him sideways. "What's the rush?"
The Grand Elder hesitated.
"Is it something you can't talk about? It must be something shameful!"
"Third Prince, please don't make things difficult for me."
"It's just casual conversation, what's wrong with you saying it?"
"..."
The Grand Elder insisted on remaining silent, but Feng Luo, driven by curiosity, pressed him for an explanation!
Finally, the Grand Elder wavered!
"Alright, I'll tell you. The reason I want to see Phoenix Lord is..."
He glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then lowered his voice and spoke quickly, like a thief, " Feng Xuan isn't dead! She's in the Demon-Burying Clan! I need to see Phoenix Lord immediately, and I hope the Third Prince won't stop me!"