A Plea for Kuang Dou!
A sky full of thunderous lotuses cleansed the mortal world, and the rolling sounds of Daoism echoed through the nine heavens.
As the sermon ended, the towering, ten-thousand-foot-tall Lightning Bear image in the sky slowly withdrew its divine radiance, transforming into a tall figure clad in a purple-gold thunder robe, and returned to the main seat of the Divine Firmament Heaven Hall.
The teachings that had just been imparted in a completely unreserved manner not only brought a refreshing spring rain to the millions of living beings on the plains, but also made the dozens of Nascent Spirit Transformation old monsters seated in the hall secretly tremble with fear.
"The Divine Firmament True Intention, acting on behalf of Heaven to carry out punishments, is supremely sharp and unparalleled..."
"Shi Xiao, you are so young yet you have already grasped the principles of killing and warfare to such an extent. This old man is truly ashamed. The younger generation is indeed formidable."
The Divine General Jinyu of the Black Eagle Imperial Clan was the first to raise his cup in respect, the arrogance in his eyes now completely replaced by solemnity.
"God is mistaken."
Shi Xiao sat upright behind the desk, raised his hand in a gesture of invitation, his expression neither arrogant nor impatient, but rather possessing the air of a towering mountain and a deep pool. "This junior has merely picked up scraps of wisdom, borrowed the foundation laid by my father, and by sheer luck has managed to glimpse a crack in the gates of heaven."
Upon hearing this, all the cultivators in the hall were filled with admiration.
Not arrogant, but respectful, yet possessing a fierce and unyielding nature that could sweep across the land, such a person, if he does not die young, will surely become a giant who can overturn rivers and seas in the future.
This seed of Shi Jian is truly excellent. It's just a pity that no one of such talent has emerged from our Lineage.
For a time, the hall was filled with the clinking of cups and the resounding of celestial music.
The Ancestor Shanyue stroked his beard and laughed heartily, exchanging toasts with Profound Bear, the leader of the Xuan Jian lineage, and others; the white-robed guest of the Profound Lightning Imperial Clan also frequently raised his cup, his words conveying a sense of intimacy.
The Profound Lightning Imperial Clan and the Lightning Bear Line were already bound by a deep karmic connection due to the events in the Death Realm.
Profound Lightning Dao Venerable, who swore to protect the Dao for two thousand years, is now delighted to solidify this good relationship with the second-generation young master of the Profound Lightning Imperial Clan Lightning Bear Line, who possesses such great talent and ambition.
"Fellow Daoist Shi Xiao."
The guest elder of the Profound Lightning Imperial Clan put down the jade goblet, clapped his hands, and sighed, "The old Beast Emperor's decree invited you to the ancestral court to bathe in the Transformation Lei Yuan and receive the Thunder Marrow."
"Although you have already broken through to the next realm on your own, the energy generated by this Thunder Pool will still be of great benefit to stabilizing your Immortal Foundation and tempering your soul."
"After I return to my clan, I will inform the clan leader and request that a special immortal cave and spiritual abode be prepared for you, fellow Daoist, so that I may await your arrival at any time."
"The profound kindness of Profound Lightning will be forever remembered by Divine Firmament Peak."
Shi Xiao smiled and raised his cup, readily agreeing, "My father often said that the orthodox Profound Lightning lineage is the origin of the Thunder Method of heaven and earth."
"Once the affairs of Divine Firmament Plain are settled, I, Shi, will personally go to the ancestral court to learn the profound mysteries of the Profound Lightning from the esteemed elders."
Verbal exchanges are all part of a strategic plan.
Although the Lightning Bear Line established its own sect under the name of Divine Firmament, it was only by relying on the towering ancient tree of Profound Lightning that it was able to remain unperturbed amidst the covetousness of the thunder cultivators of the Nine Realms.
Exchanging what one has with what one has creates a win-win situation.
After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
As the atmosphere in the room gradually became more harmonious, Shi Xiao's deep gaze shifted almost imperceptibly and landed on Kui Wood Flame, the elder of the Kui Lang Imperial Clan, who was seated at the head of the side seat.
Kui Wood Flame's body was enveloped in crimson flames. Although he had restrained his Spirit Transformation aura, the Conjoined Fire Sha Qi that could burn across the eight wastelands still caused faint scorch marks to appear on the surrounding tables.
The Kui Lang Clan wields the power of [Conjoined Fire] in the Beast Realm and is a renowned top royal family in the current Beast Realm.
Elder Kui.
Shi Xiao suddenly put down the wine cup and leaned forward slightly.
Kui Wood Flame's expression shifted slightly, then he put down the spiritual fruit in his hand and smiled, "Fellow Daoist Shi Xiao, do you have any advice for me?"
"I dare not accept your instruction. I have a private matter to discuss with the Kui Lang Clan, and I wish to ask for your favor." Shi Xiao's expression turned solemn, and his tone became calm and deliberate.
The noise inside the hall subsided, and many Spirit Transformation monsters listened intently.
The fact that a newly Spirit Transformation cultivator publicly pleaded for mercy carries considerable weight.
A glint flashed in Kui Wood Flame's eyes, and he laughed heartily, "Fellow Daoist, what makes you say that? The Giant Bear and the Kui Lang are both members of the royal family, and our two lineages have always been on good terms. As long as it doesn't violate our ancestral rules, please speak freely!"
Shi Xiao nodded slightly, then raised his eyes, looked at the void outside the hall, and said in a deep voice:
"Kuang Dou, enter the hall!"
The sound reverberated through the beams and pillars.
The next moment, a strong wind suddenly rose outside the hall, and a figure engulfed in dark black flames strode into the hall.
The newcomer was eighteen feet tall, with a leopard's head and bulging eyes. His entire body was covered with a thick, black mane, and his arms were bare, his muscles as taut and gnarled as the roots of an old tree.
Between his eyebrows was a strange fire mark resembling a crescent moon burning the sun, making him look like a blood-stained demonic blade pulled from a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, exuding Sha Qi aura!
It was none other than the patriarch of the Sun Devourer Black Hound Clan, Kuang Dou!
As soon as Kuang Doufang entered the main hall, the extremely dense aura of devouring yang energy immediately drew the attention of many powerful demons present.
Although his cultivation level was only at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, his demeanor was indeed extraordinary.
"This humble general, Kuang Dou, pays his respects to the young master!"
Kuang Dou knelt on one knee, making a dull thud. In his scarlet dog eyes, there was only a deep-seated fanaticism and awe for Shi Xiao.
Back in his humble beginnings, he was nothing more than a lowly, bloodless dog demon.
Even the origin of their clan was nothing more than a litter of dogs and beasts; it was only through the guidance of the ancestor Shi Jian that they were pulled out of the mire.
They were granted divine powers, fed with blood, and accompanied the army on its conquests, slaughtering their way across mountains of corpses and seas of blood, thus creating the Sun Devourer Black Hound Clan of today.
And today, he is known for his Kuang Dou spirit.
"Mad Commander, rise."
Shi Xiao raised his hand, and a gentle yet domineering force of Purple Firmament Lightning lifted Kuang Dou up.
Then, Shi Xiao turned his gaze to Kui Wood Flame on the chairman's seat and sighed deeply:
"Elder Kui, do you know that this mad commander rose from humble beginnings with my father, fought across more than a thousand years, and made great contributions?"
"The great achievements of our Divine Firmament Peak today are largely due to him and his subordinate Sun Devourer Black Hounds, who have been utterly loyal to their duties."
Kui Wood Flame carefully examined Kuang Dou for a few moments, then stroked his beard and praised, "His bone structure is strong and his fire element is pure. Although he is not a pure-blooded divine descendant, he possesses a ruthless spirit that can defy heaven and earth. He is a rare tiger general!"
"But it is precisely this unparalleled loyal and valiant general who, by remaining at Divine Firmament Peak, has been held back by my Lightning Bear Line."