Primordial Era: Starting by overwhelming the Sages, Hongjun was stunned!

Kong Xuan nodded without saying anything more.

Yuan Feng did not press the matter further.

She slowly rose, her wings gently unfurling.

In an instant, pale golden flames of rebirth rose from her body, transforming into countless points of light that sprinkled across every corner of the immortal volcano.

Wherever it passed, the scorched earth came back to life, withered spiritual roots sprouted anew, surging magma calmed and solidified, and the scorching air became mild...

Just a moment later.

Millions of miles of barren land were transformed at a speed visible to the naked eye... into a fairyland filled with spiritual energy and lush vegetation!

This is the true power of the Phoenix!

Reborn from the ashes, benefiting all things!

"The karma of Long Han... has completely dissipated."

Yuan Feng folded its wings, its gaze fixed on the depths of the void, as if sensing something:

"From this day forward, the Phoenix Clan... is free."

The words fell.

From the heavens above, a faint, relieved sigh could be heard.

That was the primordial Heavenly Dao's response to the complete dissipation of the karmic force of the Dragon-Han Calamity...

From then on, the Phoenix Clan was no longer burdened by original sin.

Those with the Phoenix bloodline will truly be equal to all races in the primordial world, enjoying the blessings of heaven and earth, and pursuing immortality through cultivation.

Thank you.

Yuan Feng turned her head and looked at Kong Xuan, a sincere gratitude flashing in her phoenix eyes.

If it weren't for Kong Xuan, she probably wouldn't have been able to escape until her very essence was completely depleted and her soul was scattered.

The Phoenix Clan will also be forever condemned to oblivion.

Between mother and son, there is no need for thanks.

Kong Xuan remained calm:

"However... though the karma has dissipated, the cause and effect have not been eliminated."

He paused, his gaze deep:

"The karmic power of the Dragon-Han Calamity is the accumulation of the first calamity in the primordial world, and it is deeply bound to the origin of the primordial world."

"I forcibly purified it with the power of the Great Dao, which relieved the Phoenix Clan's predicament, but this part of the karma... has not truly disappeared."

"It has simply been moved."

Yuan Feng's pupils contracted slightly:

"Where to transfer them?"

Kong Xuan raised his eyes, gazing beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, towards the direction of the now completely vanished Zixiao Palace, his voice indifferent:

"Hongjun merged with the Dao, using the authority of the Heavenly Dao to draw upon the primordial source of the world and nourish his selfish desires."

"The karma of the Dragon and Han people is originally the same as the selfish desires of the Heavenly Way."

"When I purified my karma, I completely... channeled it into the remnants of the selfish desires of the Heavenly Dao."

"At this moment, it should be being absorbed and assimilated by the last struggle of the selfish desires of Heaven."

"When the remnants of selfish desires are completely annihilated... this part of karma will also... vanish into thin air."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng's phoenix eyes flashed with a hint of realization, followed by a solemn expression.

"If the remnants of Heaven's selfish desires were to absorb the karmic power of the Dragon Han, would they... be resurrected?"

"Won't."

Kong Xuan shook his head, his tone resolute:

"It has been completely suppressed by me, its origin shattered, and its will annihilated."

"Absorbing karma is nothing more than a final burst of energy, a last struggle."

"When karma is completely assimilated by it... that will be the time when it... completely perishes."

The words fell.

As if to prove his words.

"BOOM!!!"

Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, in the depths of the void that Yang Mei had smoothed out, a muffled... explosion suddenly resounded!

It's not a sound.

Rather... it's a shock to the very origin of the Heavenly Dao!

Followed by.

An extremely dense purplish-black aura suddenly erupted from the void, attempting to soar into the sky, tear through the void, and escape into the primordial world!

But just as it manifests...

"Buzz!"

A chaotic sword light descended from the darkness!

The sword light is silent, yet it contains the great power of the Great Dao to annihilate everything!

"laugh!"

The purplish-black aura was pierced by the sword, emitting a mournful and unwilling howl, struggling and twisting wildly, and finally... exploding with a bang!

It transformed into countless tiny, purplish-black specks of light, drifting into nothingness.

Each ray of light contains the remnants of the Dragon Han's karma and the last resentment of the Heavenly Way's selfish desires.

But they have no roots, no origin, and no will to guide them.

They drifted away for only a few breaths before fading and disappearing completely, vanishing without a trace.

Since then.

The selfish desires of Heaven... have been completely eradicated.

The karmic force of Long Han... has completely dissipated.

The last traces left by the first great calamity since the beginning of time... were forcibly erased by Kong Xuan in such an almost domineering way!

Yuan Feng sensed all of this, and the last trace of solemnity in her phoenix eyes finally dissipated.

Instead, there is an unprecedented... ease.

She looked at Kong Xuan, and for the first time, her eyes revealed... the gentleness of a mother.

"You've grown up."

Yuan Feng spoke softly, her voice carrying a hint of relief and a touch of emotion:

"It's even better than I imagined..."

Kong Xuan's expression remained calm, but there seemed to be a hint of gentleness in the depths of his eyes.

He said no more and turned to look out of the volcano.

There, countless streaks of light were rushing towards us from all corners of the primordial world!

Each ray of light exudes the pure aura of phoenix blood!

The leading figures possessed particularly powerful auras, having already reached the Quasi-Saint realm!

Those were the surviving elders of the Phoenix Clan, the sparks that had been hidden in various parts of the primordial wilderness, struggling to sustain the Phoenix Clan's legacy!

At this moment, they sensed the awakening of the progenitor and the dissipation of karma. Unable to restrain themselves any longer, they all converged on the Undying Volcano!

"They're here."

Kong Xuan spoke calmly:

"It's time to go see my clansmen."

Yuan Feng nodded, spread his phoenix wings, and transformed into a streak of seven-colored light, soaring into the sky!

Kong Xuan followed closely behind.

The two appeared outside the volcano in an instant.

"Welcome back, our progenitor!!!"

A thunderous roar, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down, resounded from all directions!

Tens of thousands of phoenix beings have arrived, densely packed, kneeling on the ground, devoutly worshipping the Yuan Feng!

Their eyes were filled with tears, their voices choked with emotion, and they trembled with excitement.

How many yuan have passed!

The Phoenix Clan has finally... awaited this day!

The ancestor has returned!

The shackles have finally been broken!

Yuan Feng stood in the void, looking down at the countless clansmen below, a hint of emotion flashing in her phoenix eyes.

She spoke slowly, her voice resonating in the ears of every Phoenix Clan creature:

"From this day forward, the Phoenix Clan... returns to the primordial wilderness!"

"The karma has dissipated, and the cause and effect have been eliminated."

"You... should devote yourselves to cultivating the Dao, revitalizing your race, and living up to this...opportunity for rebirth!"

"I will obey the decree of the ancestral master!!!"

The voices of the masses resounded throughout the heavens!

Kong Xuan stood beside Yuan Feng, his black robe fluttering slightly, his gaze calmly observing the scene.

The Phoenix Clan has been revived, and its karmic burdens have dissipated... The cause and effect of this matter have been resolved.

Next...

He looked up at the primordial land, towards Jin'ao Island, towards the nine still-glowing rays of human holy light, and towards the now completely peaceful Thirty-Three Heavens...

The overall situation in the primordial world has been settled.

But there are still some things... that need to be taken care of.

Kong Xuan slowly opened his mouth:

"Now that the Phoenix Clan has escaped its predicament, it should re-establish its clan territory and reorganize its lineage."

"I still have some things to take care of."

Yuan Feng turned her head and looked at her son, who was already standing at the pinnacle of the primordial world. A hint of understanding flashed in her phoenix eyes.

She nodded slightly:

"Go."

"I'll handle matters concerning the Phoenix Clan."

Kong Xuan said no more, took a step, and disappeared into the void.

Yuan Feng gazed in the direction he had left, remaining silent for a long time.

Finally, she sighed softly, withdrew her gaze, and looked down at the countless clansmen below, her phoenix eyes rekindling... the majesty and decisiveness of the progenitor.

The Phoenix Clan is reborn, and everything is in need of rebuilding.

Her ancestor...it's time for her to take responsibility.

And Kong Xuan...

His path leads to greater heights.

At...the pinnacle of the Great Dao, a height even she could hardly reach.