Journey to the West Arrives: Start by becoming an apprentice of the Tongtian Sect Leader!

Seeing that the Sage of Reception indeed dared not engage in a duel with him, Kong Xuan once again smiled disdainfully…

"If you're too scared, then stop talking nonsense!"

"I, Kong Xuan, have now sworn an oath to Heaven, withdrawing from the Western Paradise and relinquishing my Bodhisattva status. There is no reason for me to turn back."

"From now on, the Phoenix Clan and the Western Buddhist sect will have no further connection!"

After another angry shout, Kong Xuan's expression changed immediately. He turned around and looked at Li Xuancang with a solemn expression.

"Marshal Li...now I shall address my rather impertinent request."

"As you can see from the current situation, Marshal Li, I, Kong Xuan, have withdrawn from Mount Ling, but I cannot abandon the Phoenix Clan."

"The Phoenix Clan is weak and needs someone to rely on. The Dragon Clan has a place in the Heavenly Court; I wonder if there is a place for our Phoenix Clan as well?"

Kong Xuan knew that Li Xuancang's identity was of great importance in the Xuanmen sect. After all, he was a direct disciple of the Tongtian Sage and a marshal of the Heavenly Court. As long as Li Xuancang nodded, the Phoenix Clan would have a new backer.

At that moment, the Jade Emperor, who was standing not far away, suddenly brightened up after hearing Kong Xuan's words...

Holy crap!

What an unexpected surprise!

Is the Phoenix Clan abandoning their alliance with the West and instead aligning themselves with the Heavenly Court?!

This is truly a good thing for the Heavenly Court.

Although the Phoenix Clan is now weak, it still has a strong foundation, just like the Dragon Clan before, which still had a Candle Dragon Ancestor hidden away.

Putting everything else aside, even if the Phoenix Clan had no other powerful figures, Kong Xuan alone would be worth winning over.

A powerhouse at the peak of the Quasi-Saint level, like Kong Xuan, is someone even the Jade Emperor isn't confident of defeating. The fact that the Heavenly Court suddenly has such a powerful figure is truly a cause for celebration!

The Jade Emperor originally thought that Li Xuancang would definitely agree, but seeing Li Xuancang's next move, the Jade Emperor was almost anxious to death.

All that could be seen was Li Xuancang slowly shaking his head...

Suddenly, the Jade Emperor appeared beside Li Xuancang.

He then hurriedly leaned close to Li Xuancang's ear...

"Nephew! Why are you shaking your head?!"

"How could I possibly refuse such a wonderful opportunity?!"

"We have to say yes! We really have to say yes!"

"Although our Heavenly Court lacks nothing right now, this is the Phoenix Clan, and Kong Xuan is quite powerful, so we definitely have to agree!"

All that could be seen was Li Xuancang smiling as he looked at the Jade Emperor.

"Uncle-Master, look at you, you're in such a hurry again!"

The Jade Emperor's eyes widened immediately.

"Am I in a hurry?!"

Faced with Li Xuancang's enigmatic smile, the Jade Emperor nodded helplessly...

"Okay, okay, I admit I'm anxious, but these things can't be rushed! How can you shake your head like that?!"

Li Xuancang could also see that his uncle, the Jade Emperor, was truly anxious, so he stopped keeping him in suspense and first turned to look at Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan was also quite bewildered at this moment.

Kong Xuan believed that the Heavenly Court would not refuse the Phoenix Clan. Even if the Phoenix Clan was weak now, it still had him, a peak Quasi-Saint, so why would Li Xuancang refuse him?

Amidst Kong Xuan's puzzled expression, Li Xuancang spoke with a smile.

"Senior Kong Xuan, I am merely a marshal of the Heavenly Court's army. The matter of the Phoenix Clan entering the Heavenly Court is of great importance, and such a matter naturally requires the approval of the Great Heavenly Venerable."

"Therefore, if Senior Kong Xuan has any thoughts, he can discuss them in detail with the Great Celestial Venerable."

Upon hearing these words, both the Jade Emperor and Kong Xuan immediately understood Li Xuancang's meaning.

Kong Xuan quickly nodded.

"I understand what Marshal Li means; it was my oversight."

"However, Marshal Li, please don't call me senior anymore. If it weren't for Marshal Li, my brother would have died long ago, and I myself would have been plotted against by villains."

"If Marshal Li doesn't mind, we can treat each other as equals from now on. I'm a bit older than Marshal Li, so how about I shamelessly act as your elder brother?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xuancang was overjoyed. Did Kong Xuan mean he wanted to become sworn brothers with him?

You should know that Kong Xuan is Yuan Feng's son, so his seniority is quite high!

If I really become Kong Xuan's brother, then wouldn't the Phoenix Clan have to call me "Your Highness" when they meet me in the future?

Although he was secretly delighted, Li Xuancang still hurriedly refused.

"How...how can this be?!"

"What is Kong Xuan's seniority...?"

But before Li Xuancang could finish speaking, Kong Xuan waved his hand dismissively.

"Why can't it be used?!"

"Does my brother look down on me?"

Li Xuancang hurriedly shook his head.

"How could I look down on Senior Kong Xuan... it's just..."

Kong Xuan waved his hand again.

"No buts! If you think highly of me, please just call me 'brother' from now on. Please don't call me 'senior' anymore."

Li Xuancang let out a long sigh...

"This... sigh... okay!"

"Thank you for not minding, elder brother. I will not call you 'senior' from now on."

Kong Xuan nodded happily and then grabbed Li Xuancang's arms with both hands.

"My dear brother!!!"

Li Xuancang also grabbed Kong Xuan's two arms in return.

"Brother~~"

"My dear brother!!!"

"Brother~~~"

At this moment, for some unknown reason, the Jade Emperor seemed to be moved by something and spontaneously uttered a wonderful piece of music.

"This bow..."

Li Xuancang and Kong Xuan both looked at the Jade Emperor with puzzled expressions.

The Jade Emperor seemed to snap out of his daze, feeling as if he had just been possessed by something unclean.

He coughed twice quickly...

"Ahem... I just wanted to remind you that I'm still right here~"

Upon hearing the Jade Emperor speak, Kong Xuan immediately adopted an authentic expression.

"Great Celestial Venerable, I was just speaking of the Phoenix Clan..."

But before Kong Xuan could finish speaking, the Jade Emperor waved his hand dismissively.

"Kong Xuan, waving your hand isn't a refusal, it's a signal that no further words are needed!"

"No problem! Absolutely no problem!"

"I welcome them! I welcome them completely!!!"

Seeing that the Jade Emperor readily agreed, Kong Xuan was overjoyed.

"In that case... Thank you, Great Heavenly Venerable!"

The Jade Emperor spoke with a smile.

"Sigh... From now on, we're all family. What's with all this thank you stuff? It sounds so formal."

After speaking, the Jade Emperor turned to look at Li Xuancang, who was standing to the side, and pointed at him while smiling.

"You little brat, you're trying to pull these tricks on your martial uncle, huh?"

"Your martial uncle really thought you were going to refuse!"

"You're the Marshal of our Heavenly Court, there's no need for you to consult me, your senior uncle, on everything. You could just agree to things like this."

But after hearing these words, Li Xuancang stubbornly shook his head.

"Uncle-Master! Propriety must not be disregarded!"

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor laughed even more heartily.

"Hahahahaha..."

"You're such a delightful child!"