After the initiation banquet, the Li Lineage fulfilled its promise and awarded each aristocratic family a mysterious reward.
After all the factions present had left the scene.
Yun Yuan met with Li Xunyuan alone and secretly slipped him a storage ring containing a small amount of Immortal Crystal.
Next, the two chatted about everyday matters, and Li Xunyuan also learned some interesting stories about his father from Yun Yuan. Laughter filled the air, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious!
Afterwards, Yun Yuan bid farewell and left the Li Lineage with Yun Yao.
With the opening of the Three Lives Emperor Tomb imminent, the Yun Family needs to return early to arrange their itinerary.
After Yun Yuan and the other person left, Li Xunyuan also received a message from the Ninth Ancestor.
He arrived at the Li Lineage tomb and saw the Ninth Ancestor.
The Ninth Ancestor, dressed in simple clothes, sat cross-legged before the tea table, contemplating the essence of Bixia.
Every action is in harmony with the great principles of heaven and earth.
The terrifying scene of stars seemingly vanishing and countless worlds rising and falling was constantly evolving.
Upon seeing Li Xunyuan arrive, the Ninth Ancestor revealed a rare smile.
"You did very well," praised the Ninth Ancestor.
At the initiation banquet, Li Xunyuan overwhelmed all the other contenders, winning the hearts of the two younger successors.
This move undoubtedly made the young man even more famous, and the Ninth Ancestor was very satisfied with it.
"What brings the Ninth Ancestor here?"
Li Xunyuan, with an air of familiarity, sat opposite the Ninth Ancestor, picked up the Ninth Ancestor's teacup, and took a small sip.
"Good tea!"
Li Xunyuan's eyes were filled with Daoist charm, his mind was clear and empty, and he had a wonderful feeling of sudden enlightenment about the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.
"This is the Dao Comprehension Tea; drinking it can deepen one's understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. Secondly, that is my teacup!"
Ninth Ancestor glared at Li Xunyuan with annoyance.
Then, with a flick of his sleeve, a brand-new teacup floated in front of Li Xunyuan.
Li Xunyuan smiled awkwardly and put the Ninth Ancestor's teacup back.
"I called you here today because I want to tell you something."
The Ninth Ancestor said softly, "The Seventh Ancestor of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty came to see me. The Golden Age is coming, and they want to stop fighting with the Li Lineage and form an alliance with us."
Upon hearing this, Li Xunyuan's eyes narrowed slightly.
No wonder Huang Wu came to the initiation banquet and left behind a mysterious telepathic message; it turns out that her ancestor also came.
" The Primordial Imperial Clan wouldn't show goodwill to the Li Lineage for no reason. There must be some ulterior motive behind this!"
Li Xunyuan did not think this was a good thing; the Primordial Imperial Clan and the human race had always been irreconcilable enemies.
Even if they form an alliance, there will inevitably be friction between them.
The Ninth Ancestor smiled faintly, " That Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty promised to marry both the eldest and youngest princesses to you, even if they were concubines, but I did not agree."
Upon hearing the Ninth Ancestor's words, Li Xunyuan's emotions were like a rollercoaster, rising and falling.
Fortunately, I didn't agree; otherwise, what kind of situation would that be?
"My descendants are not just anyone who can be matched with them, so naturally I cannot agree to it lightly!"
The Ninth Ancestor waved his hand, signaling Li Xunyuan to relax.
Then the Ninth Ancestor added, "Taking this opportunity, I have sought some good fortune for you. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty has granted you permission to enter the Phoenix Mausoleum for enlightenment."
"I think... it would be best if you could take something from Phoenix Mausoleum."
" The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Mausoleum?" Li Xunyuan was taken aback.
This place is the foundation of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty, similar to the Li Lineage's Immortal Pavilion, and is a forbidden area of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty. How could they agree so easily?
Something doesn't seem right.
The Ninth Ancestor continued, "There is a Path to Heaven within the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Mausoleum. If you can pass the final test, you might be able to encounter the Phoenix Blood Holy Spirit."
Upon hearing this, Li Xunyuan's pupils dilated, and he asked in shock, " Ninth Ancestor, are you talking about the Spirit-Connecting Phoenix Blood Red Gold?"
Only those immortal metals that possess spiritual power can be called holy spirits, blessed by heaven, close to the Great Dao, and able to achieve enlightenment in a different way, rivaling the ancient Great Emperor!
"Yes."
The Ninth Ancestor nodded and explained, " The Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty's ancestor once possessed a piece of Phoenix Blood Red Gold, which allowed her to attain enlightenment through unconventional means and suppress an era. Perhaps... her remains are placed in the Phoenix Mausoleum."
"Your sacred physical manifestation requires celestial gold to activate. This Phoenix Blood Red Gold has the effect of Nirvana and may be able to activate your Yin-Yang Life and Death Diagram."
The Yin-Yang Life and Death Diagram combines Yin and Yang, reversing the natural order.
The phoenix bloodline has the effect of Nirvana, bringing life from the brink of death, which aligns well with the Yin-Yang Life and Death Diagram.
[Ding! New check-in location detected!]
[Please check in at the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Mausoleum, host!]
Just as the Ninth Ancestor finished speaking, the system notification sounded at the opportune moment.
" The Ancient Heavenly Palace and the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Mausoleum —it seems I'll have to make time to visit these two places sometime in the future."
Li Xunyuan pondered and organized his upcoming itinerary.
However, the most important thing right now is the Three Lives Emperor Tomb. We can make plans after the Emperor's Tomb Secret Realm is over.
"At the initiation banquet, the Third Princess Huang Wu informed me telepathically that the Great Void Dragon Court and the Xuanming Divine Mountain were going to form an alliance with the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty."
"And she, on the other hand, is going to collude with the Li Lineage to stab the Great Void Dragon Court and Xuanming Divine Mountain in the back."
Li Xunyuan revealed Huang Wu's thoughts, wanting to verify them with the Ninth Ancestor.
The Ninth Ancestor nodded slightly and said, "The seven elders of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty also told me the same thing. However, one should not completely trust everything. When attacking the enemy, keep three parts for yourself. You must find a balance yourself."
" Xunyuan."
Li Xunyuan nodded; he would never entrust his back to a stranger.
Moreover, that person was a member of the Primordial Imperial Clan.
It now seems that the plan to surround and capture the old man needs to be refined all over again.
Besides catching the old man, we also have to guard against the phoenix!
"However, you don't need to worry too much. Whether openly or secretly, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Dynasty can't touch you. This is the Li Lineage's promise to you."
The Ninth Ancestor spoke with a smile, his calm words revealing unparalleled confidence and majesty.
This is the source of the Li Lineage's confidence and strength!
Li Xunyuan nodded slightly, then asked about his mother's whereabouts.
Li Xunyuan breathed a sigh of relief after learning that his mother was undergoing Samsara Mortal Dust Tribulation and was not in mortal danger.
He then bid farewell to the Ninth Ancestor and returned to the Ancient Realm.
When Li Xunyuan stepped into the Ancient Realm, the Chaos Ancestral Dragon and the Origin Qilin also emerged from seclusion.
Both were connected to him by blood, and he received unparalleled benefits from their support, further enhancing his strength and bringing him not far from the Life and Death Realm.
"You two, wait until after the Three Lives Emperor Tomb is finished before attempting your breakthrough."
Li Xunyuan warned that only cultivators below the Life and Death Realm were allowed to enter the Three Lives Emperor Tomb, and the same applied to Demon Race.
"My son, the old dragon knows his limits."
The Chaos Ancestral Dragon gestured with its dragon claws and said in a carefree manner.
He was still planning to follow Li Xunyuan into the Emperor's Tomb and sweep across all directions, so he dared not make any breakthroughs.
"Divine Child, my Qilin clan seeks good fortune and avoids misfortune. I am within the Emperor's Tomb, so you can rest assured!"
Origin Qilin patted his chest and assured him, his childish voice filled with a sense of justice.
I hope so!
Li Xunyuan glanced at the Origin Qilin with suspicion, then turned and walked into the depths of the Ancient Realm.
He needed to carefully devise a plan to ensure that everything went smoothly in the Three Lives Emperor Tomb.
"Divine Child, wait for me! This Qilin keeps its word and never lies!"
The Origin Qilin eagerly chased after it, leaping and bounding across the Xukong at incredible speed.
But its fluffy appearance is just so adorable.
With a flick of its tail, the Chaos Ancestral Dragon also vanished through the Xukong.