The Primordial Era: Starting with Becoming a Disciple of the Queen Mother of the West

Chapter 117 Kong Xuan's Promise

It is said that several days have passed since the Golden-Winged Roc hatched and transformed into its human form.

The boy, just beginning to develop intelligence, followed Xuan Yao around all day.

A pair of clear, black and white eyes darted around, scrutinizing moss-covered rocks and squatting down to observe the gushing spring, as if the entire mountain of vegetation held endless wonders.

On this day, Xuan Yao was sitting under the Enlightenment Tea Tree, explaining the principles of the Five Elements to his disciples.

Suddenly, the sea of ​​clouds rolled in outside Qinghei Mountain, and a five-colored glow spread out across the southern horizon, stretching for thousands of miles.

Within the rosy light, five colors—blue, yellow, red, black, and white—were clearly distinguished and mutually reinforcing each other. Wherever it passed, the gale subsided, the thunder and fire were calmed, and even the malevolent energy floating outside the mountains seemed to be suppressed by three-tenths of the power of the five elements.

Xuan Yao sensed something and looked up, immediately recognizing who it was.

When the Yin-Yang Divine Egg hatched, the black and white energies soared into the sky, and the strange phenomenon shocked all directions.

Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Roc were siblings from the same mother and connected by blood; how could they be completely unresponsive?

Before long, the five-colored rays of light descended upon the front of Qinghei Mountain.

The light faded, revealing a Taoist priest clad in a five-colored feather robe.

This person had a cold and stern face, calm eyes, and the five elements of energy flowing naturally around him. He was none other than Kong Xuan, the former crown prince of the Phoenix Clan on the Five-Colored Peak of the Immortal Volcano.

With a wave of his sleeve, Xuan Yao caused the Heavenly Gang Fiend Formation to separate, and the clouds and mist receded to the sides, revealing a path into the mountain.

Kong Xuan didn't say much, but descended into the rosy light and went straight into the inner mountain.

As soon as he entered the mountain, his gaze swept past everyone and landed on the boy beside Xuan Yao.

This was the first time the two brothers had truly met.

One had a cool and aloof expression, with an air of arrogance between his brows.

A child, innocent and naive, with eyes still filled with the bewilderment of someone just seeing the world for the first time.

Although they are all direct descendants of Yuanhuang and share the same origin, their temperaments have already shown some differences.

The Golden-Winged Roc stood beside Xuan Yao, and when Kong Xuan looked at him like that, he couldn't help but shrink back.

Although he had just begun to develop spiritual intelligence, he could sense an extremely intimate aura emanating from the Taoist priest before him.

That aura came from the depths of his bloodline, like water flowing into water, like fire returning to fire, impossible to sever or separate.

However, Kong Xuan's mastery of the Five Elements was too profound, and with every move he made, the five-colored magical power circulated in its own way.

The newly hatched roc, upon seeing this, could not help but feel awe.

The boy looked at Kong Xuan, then back at Xuan Yao, who was sitting upright on the platform, and was at a loss for what to do.

He instinctively hid behind Xuan Yao, reaching out his small hand to tightly grasp the hem of Xuan Yao's robe.

Seeing this, Xuan Yao smiled and gently patted the back of his hand to comfort him.

Kong Xuan took in this scene and remained silent for a long time.

His eyes, which seemed to be able to see through the five elements, scrutinized the boy several times.

After a moment, he let out a soft sigh.

"Fellow Daoist's methods are profound; Kong Xuan is in awe."

Kong Xuan finally spoke, his voice cold and clear.

He could see clearly that what Xuan Yao had said earlier was true.

The Yin and Yang essence that was originally deficient in the divine egg has now been largely replenished.

The boy before them possessed the cultivation level of the late Taiyi stage, with a pure and upright aura, a harmonious balance of Yin and Yang, and a foundation that was not weak or unstable in the slightest.

Although it is newly born, it is already a genuine Taiyi Golden Immortal.

What moved Kong Xuan even more was that the boy's body contained a harmonious blend of water and fire, with a hidden aura of virtue and purity.

If he were to attempt to become a Great Luo Golden Immortal in the future, this foundation would be even more solid than he had anticipated on Five-Colored Peak.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao slowly rose from the platform.

He had the Golden-Winged Roc stand beside him, his expression turned serious, and he looked at Kong Xuan.

"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, I have something to discuss with you today."

Kong Xuan nodded slightly, signaling him to speak frankly.

Xuan Yao said solemnly, "This child has been nurtured by me for tens of thousands of years, and we are also bound by karmic connections. Now that he has broken out of his shell and taken human form, the first person he sees is me, and the first person he calls out is 'teacher.' I believe that this master-disciple relationship is not accidental."

At this point, Xuan Yao paused briefly, his gaze calm.

"I wish to take him as my second disciple of Qinghei Mountain and pass on to him the orthodox methods of the Xuanmen. However, I also know in my heart that he is ultimately a direct descendant of Yuanhuang, a descendant of the Phoenix Clan."

If you believe he should return to the Undying Volcano to acknowledge his ancestors, I will have no objection and will return him safely.

These words were spoken frankly and openly.

Xuan Yao cultivates the Great Way of Virtue and Morality, placing the utmost importance on cause and effect.

Although he admired the child's talent, he was unwilling to force him to stay because of his own desires.

The Phoenix Clan has a profound history, and Kong Xuan is the elder brother of the Great Peng. It is only right and proper that Kong Xuan be informed about this matter of whether he stays or leaves.

Kong Xuan did not reply immediately after hearing this.

He took two steps forward and walked to the Golden-Winged Roc.

This usually aloof phoenix prince slowly squatted down and, for the first time in his life, looked at a child at eye level.

Kong Xuan looked into those clear, black and white eyes, and unconsciously softened her voice.

"Do you want to stay at Qinghei Mountain, or return to the Undying Volcano with your brother?"

The Golden-Winged Roc blinked.

He looked at Kong Xuan, who was so close to him. The closeness of blood made him not reject this man who called himself his elder brother.

But when he turned back to look at Xuan Yao, his eyes held a deep, lingering attachment.

That was the result of tens of thousands of years of blessings and pure energy nourishing him day and night, and also the grace of protecting him from breaking out of his shell and taking shape amidst the fusion of water and fire.

The boy's small hands were still clutching the hem of the Xuan Yao robe, showing no sign of letting go.

He turned around, met Kong Xuan's gaze, and said in a low but earnest voice, "I want to follow the teacher."

Kong Xuan stared at him for a moment, then slowly stood up.

His face remained cold and stern, revealing little emotion.

Although the Undying Volcano is the ancestral land of the Phoenix Clan, it also suppresses the boundless karma left behind by the Dragon-Han Calamity.

Even with his level of cultivation, he still had to be on guard against the lingering calamity from beneath the earth.

If this younger brother were to return to the Southern Wilderness with him, it might not be better than staying in the peaceful and blessed land of Xikunlun.

Kong Xuan turned around and faced Xuan Yao.

The next moment, this proud and arrogant Five Elements expert actually clasped his hands together and solemnly bowed to Xuan Yao.

This was the first time Kong Xuan had bowed to Xuan Yao.

Xuan Yao was slightly startled and quickly stepped aside to avoid the half-bow, then returned the bow with his hands clasped.

Kong Xuan stood up and said in a deep voice, "The Golden-Winged Roc has an innate deficiency. Even an ordinary Golden Immortal would probably find it difficult to intervene in this matter."

But this fellow Daoist, possessing the body of a Taiyi, used the pure energy of virtue and fortune to replenish his essence, allowing him to escape danger.

"It seems that the path you cultivate is in perfect harmony with the principles of Yin and Yang and the workings of creation."

There is indeed a deep and special connection between the two of you.

Now that he is willing to stay in Qinghei Mountain, Kong Xuan entrusted this brother to his fellow Daoist.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao's expression turned solemn, and he solemnly agreed.

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, I will impart all my knowledge and skills to you and protect you on your path to enlightenment."

Kong Xuan nodded slightly, then said, "Now that he has joined your sect, he no longer needs to use his real name, Golden-Winged Roc."

Xuan Yao's expression shifted.

Kong Xuan's gaze was deep, as if he could already see the undercurrents surging beneath the grand scheme of things.

"The Phoenix Clan is burdened with deep karma and its karmic debts are as vast as an abyss."

If he were to travel the primordial world under his real name, he would inevitably be implicated in the old calamities of the Phoenix Clan, attracting unnecessary trouble.

Why not borrow the name of the Qingheishan Sect and adopt another Taoist name?

This way, he can avoid the aftermath of the old calamity and find some peace.

Xuan Yao listened and wholeheartedly agreed.

He actually understood things better than Kong Xuan.

In the future, the Golden-Winged Roc will travel the prehistoric world under the name of the Winged Immortal, and will be deeply entangled with the Jie Sect in karma, ultimately unable to control his own destiny.

If this child could avoid the fate associated with that name from the very beginning, perhaps he would have had a different path to choose in the future.

Xuan Yao pondered for a moment, then bent down and reached out to touch the boy's head.

"From this day forward, you will be my second disciple of Qingheishan."

Xuan Yao looked into those black and white pupils and said gently, "I bestow upon you the Daoist name, Golden Roc. I hope that you will soar high in the future, untainted by the filth of the mortal world."

The boy nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

He bowed deeply to Xuan Yao and said in a clear voice, "Disciple Jin Pengzi thanks Master for bestowing upon me this name."

Kong Xuan watched this scene quietly from the side.

Seeing that his younger brother had found a home and his status was settled, he did not linger any longer.

This powerful being of the Five Elements turned around and headed towards the entrance of the Qingxuan Cave.

Upon reaching the door, Kong Xuan suddenly stopped.

He didn't turn around, but left Xuan Yao with his back to him, leaving behind a single sentence.

"Regarding the matter of Jin Pengzi, Kong Xuan owes you a great debt of karma."

A mountain breeze swept by, and the five-colored feather robe fluttered gently.

Kong Xuan's voice was clear and cold, each word distinct.

"If you ever need anything in the future, you may come to the Five-Colored Peak of the Undying Volcano to find me. I, Kong Xuan, will help you whenever possible."

As soon as he finished speaking, five-colored rays of light shot into the sky.

Kong Xuan transformed into a long rainbow, breaking through the sea of ​​clouds and disappearing into the southern horizon in an instant.

Xuan Yao stood there, gazing at the receding rosy light, knowing the weight of those words in his heart.

Kong Xuan was naturally proud and aloof, and never made promises lightly.

Today, when he said the words "I will help if there is nothing wrong," he was clearly telling Xuan Yao what was going on.

No matter what calamities we encounter in the future, or how much karma we are involved in,

As long as Xuan Yao asks, Kong Xuan will lend a helping hand.

Such a promise is enough to be Qingheishan's trump card.