Primordial Era: My God, this phoenix is ​​too cunning!

Having traversed the primordial world, Lin Yang became Yuan Feng's third son, a phoenix egg, soaking in the lava of an immortal volcano.
It is also equipped with a cheat code that grants access to a god-level selection system.
"Ding, the God-level Selection System has begun issuing a beginner's mission: Immediately take human form and become the new master of the Phoenix Clan."
"Option 1: Accept the mission and you will receive a reward of a 12-grade Pure White Lotus."
"Option 2: Refuse the mission and you will receive one of the Five Innate Banners, the Flame Banner of the Earth."
Faced with the choice presented by the system, Lin Yang hesitated for a moment before decisively choosing to refuse...