Primordial Era: Cultivation level equals the sum of the Jie Sect's total; the Three Pure Ones a

In the far south of the primordial wilderness, there lies an immortal volcano.

A scorching heat filled the air, and flames filled the surrounding space.

The crimson earth cracked open with countless ravines, through which dark red magma flowed slowly, occasionally splashing up sparks everywhere.

In the distance, towering volcanoes stand majestically, their craters billowing thick smoke and flickering flames, as if they might erupt at any moment and burn the world to ashes.

This is a forbidden zone for life, where scorching heat and destruction are eternal.

A beam of clear, ethereal light disregarded the harsh environment, tearing through the swirling, distorted air as it boldly entered.

The light faded, revealing Xuan Du's figure.

He hovered in mid-air, surrounded by a hazy, ethereal light that kept the heat and flames at bay.

Looking around, all one sees is desolation and deathly silence.

Only the immense fire elemental power surging from the depths of the earth reveals the extraordinary nature of this place.

"The Undying Volcano...the place where the Phoenix Clan suppressed them."

Xuan Du's divine sense spread out in an overwhelming manner.

The divine sense of a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal is incredibly powerful, instantly covering a vast territory.

Mountains, rocks, magma, earth veins, fire... every minute detail is within his perception.

He was searching for that unique and proud aura.

The first peacock in the world, possessing the innate five elements, the son of the phoenix—Kong Xuan!

Based on past life memories and the timeline of the primordial era, it is inferred that Kong Xuan should have already been born at this time.

Most of them are cultivating in seclusion deep within this immortal volcano, using the remaining Phoenix Clan fortune and endless fire spirit power to temper themselves.

His realm is most likely not at the peak of Quasi-Saint like during the Investiture of the Gods period; at most, he is at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

This is his chance!

His divine sense carefully swept over the dormant or active volcanoes and swept over the rushing underground fire veins.

Suddenly, Xuandu's mind stirred.

In the northwest, deep within a seemingly ordinary valley, lies an unusually concentrated area of ​​earth fire spiritual veins.

He detected a subtle yet extremely pure fluctuation of the Five Elements!

The fluctuations were restrained yet powerful, carrying an innate noble Daoist charm.

It was incongruous with the surrounding raging fire elemental energy, yet it blended in perfectly, as if it were the master of this place.

found it!

A glint flashed in Xuan Du's eyes, and his figure swayed, appearing in the sky above the valley in the next moment.

The valley is not wide, and it is surrounded by steep red rock walls on all sides.

Dark red lava churned at the bottom of the valley, with a small black stone platform floating above it in the center.

On the stone platform, a figure sat quietly cross-legged.

It was a young man dressed in colorful fairy robes.

His face was so handsome it was almost otherworldly, and his brows carried an innate arrogance and indifference.

His eyes were closed, and there was no powerful aura emanating from his body, but the magma beneath him was extremely docile, not even a single bubble rose.

Strands of extremely pure innate five elements emanated from his pores, subtly resonating with the earth's veins throughout the Undying Volcano.

It was Kong Xuan!

As if sensing the outsider's spying, Kong Xuan suddenly opened his eyes.

A flash of multicolored light appeared in his eyes, sharp as a celestial sword, piercing straight into Xuandu in mid-air.

"Who dares disturb my peaceful meditation?"

The voice was cold, carrying a hint of displeasure at being disturbed, and even more so, a condescending scrutiny.

His gaze swept over Xuandu, and sensing the Celestial Immortal realm that the other party was deliberately displaying, his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

How could a mere celestial being possibly break into the core of the immortal volcano?

How could one bypass the restrictions he had set up and appear directly above his secluded cultivation place?

This child is strange.

Facing Kong Xuan's piercing gaze, Xuan Du remained unmoved, cupped his hands in a salute, and said in a clear voice:

"This humble Daoist is Xuandu, a disciple of the Tongtian Sage of the Jie Sect. Greetings, fellow Daoist."

Jie Sect?

A disciple of the Sage of Heaven?

A hint of surprise flashed in Kong Xuan's eyes.

Why is a disciple of a sage only at the level of a Celestial Immortal?

And... Xuan Du?

He had never heard of this person before.

"Disciples of the Intercepting Sect, what brings you to the Undying Volcano?"

Kong Xuan's tone remained indifferent, showing no sway from the fact that the other party belonged to a particular sect.

He carries the legacy of the Phoenix Clan, making him of noble birth. Even when facing the disciples of a sage, he maintains his own arrogance.

Xuan Du smiled slightly, neither humble nor arrogant:

"I have come specifically for your future, fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan's lips curled into a half-smile, tinged with sarcasm:

"Oh?"

"For my future? With your celestial cultivation level?"

Although he found the boy strange, he himself was at the early stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and with the Five-Colored Divine Light supernatural power, how could he take the "guidance" of a celestial being to heart?

Xuan Du ignored his sarcasm and continued:

"Fellow Daoist, you are blessed with the fortune of the Phoenix Clan, have a profound background, and are exceptionally talented. You are also uniquely favored in the Five Elements Dao, and your future achievements are limitless."

"However, the glory of the Phoenix Clan has faded, and the struggle between the Lich and Demon races has brought about a cataclysmic calamity that sweeps across the land."

"Fellow Daoist, you reside here alone, seemingly detached, but in reality, you are like a rootless duckweed. Under the weight of countless eons, how can you remain unscathed?"

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan's eyes turned slightly cold, and he said in a cold voice:

Are you threatening me?

Seeing this, Xuandu slowly shook his head and said:

"This is not a threat, but a statement of fact."

"In the grand scheme of things, to remain aloof is nothing but a pipe dream."

Kong Xuan spoke indifferently, wanting to hear what kind of nonsense this celestial youth could spout.

"Then, in your opinion, what should be done?"

Upon hearing this, Xuandu was overjoyed; there was hope!

He then stated with certainty:

"Join my Jie Sect!"

"The Jie Sect is the lineage of sages, with all immortals coming to pay homage, and its fortune is at its peak."

"The Intercepting Sect teaches without discrimination, seizing a glimmer of heavenly secrets, which perfectly aligns with your path to break free from shackles and transcend destiny!"

Kong Xuan seemed to have heard a joke and chuckled:

"Join the Jie Sect?"

"Although the Tongtian Sect Leader is a saint, I, Kong Xuan, have my own Phoenix Clan lineage. Why should I live under someone else's roof?"

"not to mention......"

His gaze swept over Xuandu, the meaning of which was clear.

To be associated with a celestial being like you?

Xuan Du knew of his pride, but was not annoyed. He simply said slowly:

"Fellow Daoist, do you know what transcendence is?"

Before Kong Xuan could answer, he continued speaking to himself:

"Yuan Feng, the progenitor of the Phoenix Clan, was once incredibly powerful, a veritable overlord of the primordial world. But what became of him in the end?"

"Still trapped by cause and effect, they perished in the great calamity."

"To rely solely on one's own inherited knowledge and skills to attain the Primordial Chaos Realm and transcend the Heavenly Dao is extremely difficult! Extremely difficult! Extremely difficult!"

He said three difficult words in a row, each one striking a chord in Kong Xuan's heart.

Kong Xuan's expression darkened slightly.

The matter of Yuan Feng is a hidden pain in the hearts of the Phoenix Clan, and a fateful shadow that they, as descendants, cannot escape.

"Those who join my Jie Sect will receive the protection of sages and enjoy the great fortune of the sect."

"Furthermore, one can discuss and exchange ideas with thousands of fellow disciples, draw inspiration from among the immortals, and perfect one's own Five Elements Dao."

Xuan Du's voice was seductive as he said:

"The leader is broad-minded and teaches without discrimination; he will never restrict the path of fellow Daoists."

"On the contrary, the teachings of the Jie Sect can help you break free from the destiny of bloodlines and truly forge your own path!"

"At that time, the future will be promising, and transcendence will be within reach!"

Kong Xuan remained silent, his eyes flickering.

It must be said that Xuandu's words did indeed touch upon some of his deepest thoughts.

With the Phoenix Clan in decline, he possessed only pride and talent, but lacked a powerful force to rely on. In this primordial world where calamities were gradually rising, every step he took was indeed difficult.

The Intercepting Sect... the Sage of Heaven...

Seeing that Kong Xuan was interested, Xuan Du pressed his advantage:

"With your qualifications, fellow Daoist, you would surely be valued by the sect leader upon joining the Jie Sect, and it is not impossible for you to be personally instructed in the Great Dao."

"His future status will definitely not be below that of the chief priests such as Duobao Daoren and Jinling Shengmu."

"It's better than groping around alone in this desolate place, wasting away the years, or even being caught up in the war between the liches and dying."

The last sentence already carries a subtle warning.

Kong Xuan suddenly looked up, his gaze sharp as lightning, staring directly at Xuan Du:

"Who exactly are you? A mere celestial being, how dare you presume to discuss the Great Dao and plan my future?"

His doubts deepened; this young man's speech, manners, knowledge, and demeanor were far beyond what an ordinary celestial being could possess.

Xuan Du knew he was suspicious, but he remained calm and simply smiled.

"I am Xuandu, nothing more. Whether what you say is true or false, you can judge for yourself."

He paused, and the celestial aura emanating from him suddenly changed.

Although it did not fully unleash the pressure of the Great Luo, a sense of profound depth and unfathomable mystery naturally emanated from it.

"Besides, how do you know that I am merely at the Celestial Immortal realm?"

Sensing the sudden change in that profound aura, Kong Xuan's pupils contracted sharply!

This aura... was as vast as the sea, hidden yet unleashed, which even made this Great Luo Golden Immortal feel a slight tremor in his heart!

Definitely not a celestial being!

This person has been concealing their true cultivation level!

To be able to perfectly conceal one's presence in front of him, his strength... is probably no less than mine!

He suddenly stood up, his body shimmering with multicolored immortal light, and his innate five elements energy surged forth. The magma in the valley instantly boiled, and a terrifying heat wave shot into the sky!

"A coward like him, hiding his true intentions, dares to discuss philosophy with me?!"

Kong Xuan shouted angrily, his heart filled with a mixture of shock and anger, and a sense of humiliation at being mocked.

Despite Kong Xuan's sudden outburst, Xuan Du remained calm.

This is exactly the effect he needs.

First, use words to shake their resolve, then demonstrate your strength to intimidate them.

The best approach is to combine both kindness and strictness.

"Why must you be angry, fellow Daoist?"

Xuan Du was surrounded by a clear, ethereal light, which easily neutralized the intense, oppressive heat that was coming his way.

"I extend this sincere invitation, solely for the purpose of jointly exploring the Great Dao. If you, fellow Daoist, insist on not doing so..."

His gaze turned slightly cold, and the vast, star-like power of a peak-level Golden Immortal within him began to slowly surge.

"...Then I have no choice but to invite you, fellow Daoist, to accompany me to Jin'ao Island."

As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying pressure unique to the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal descended upon this valley!

The world lost its color, and the magma solidified.

The rules here seem to slow down at this moment.

Upon sensing this, Kong Xuan's expression changed drastically, and for the first time, an incredulous look of horror appeared in his eyes!

This oppressive aura...

Peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm?

How is that possible?