Myriad Treasures

Let virtuous spirit beasts and wood spirits receive protection as well, displaying the Fu Family's broad-minded spirit of teaching without discrimination.

Though quite a few people privately criticized the Fu Family for putting on airs, the Demon Race members who had come from the Northern Territory, such as Elder White Ape, were utterly stunned.

They hurriedly asked Yuwen Chunqiu, "Do the Demon Race in your Donglai live this well?"

What about the war between humans and demons? Why had it not broken out?

"This..."

Yuwen Chunqiu pondered for quite a while. Were there any powerful demons in Donglai? Why did he have no recollection? Hmm... Senior Bodhi should count?

After thinking it over, he replied, "Under the Heavenly Dao, all things are equal. If demon spirits attain the Dao and turn toward good, they too may become immortals. Why should they not be respected? One of my elders was a Bodhi Tree that took human form and is widely revered in Donglai. As for the Fu Family, they have always been on good terms with the Phoenix, and show much care for spirit birds and spirit turtles—look!"

As everyone spoke, flock after flock of spirit birds flew in from the islands of the Eastern Region. Their brilliant, multicolored feathers resembled clusters of gorgeous clouds.

They circled Four Auspicious Continent with cries, their emotions exceedingly fervent.

"Ten thousand birds come to pay homage." Heng Hua was overjoyed.

This auspicious omen suited his tastes perfectly. Nor had the Fu Family arranged it in secret; these Donglai spirit birds had come of their own accord to offer congratulations.

What was this? This was prestige!

The Fu cultivators looked at the spirit birds, each of them breaking into smiles.

After transmitting to the four Phoenixes, Heng Hua had them rise into the air to