Primordial: From a grain of soil to the ancestor of all paths

During the Great Calamity of Longhan—

Before they transformed into Dao, Yuan Feng and Yuan Huang conceived two offspring using their own innate Dao origins.

One inherits the innate Yin and Yang energies, and the other inherits the innate Five Elements Dao.

The two of them carried the hope of revitalizing the Phoenix Clan in the future. The Golden Phoenix consumed countless resources of the entire Phoenix Clan and went through tens of millions of years before Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Roc were able to successfully transform into human form.

The reason she specially arranged for her two nephews to pay homage to Taichu was because of the example of the eldest son of the First Qilin, Sibuxiang, and she naturally wanted to cling to Taichu's coattails.

To know--

The situation in the primordial world has changed dramatically, and it is about to enter the era of sages.

Although the Phoenix Clan was once the overlord of the primordial sky and even had a powerful Golden Phoenix at the mid-stage of the Primordial Chaos realm, it was simply not qualified to resist the overwhelming tide of the coming era of great strife.

The fact that the West previously joined forces with Zhunti to threaten and seize [something] is the best proof of this.

I still have the ability to resist the two of them now, but if they become saints in the future, what will become of my Phoenix Clan?

Therefore——

When she saw Tai Chu arrive, she immediately made a decision in her heart.

Although Tai Chu has not yet attained the Great Luo of Hunyuan, his trump cards and abilities are in no way inferior to those of a Heavenly Dao Saint, as can be seen from his previous killing of Tai Qing and Yuan Shi, the true disciples of Pangu, with a single palm strike.

In addition, he has an excellent relationship with Qinglian, the younger sister of the god Pangu. Qinglian is a terrifying being who can directly slay the Dao Ancestor Hongjun. If he can get close to him, why should his Phoenix Clan have to worry about rising again in the future?
Just like the Qilin Clan, the weakest of the three innate clans, isn't it precisely because they have the support of the Primordial Beginning that no force dares to coerce them?
Moreover, Jin Feng also heard rumors that the reason why the Four-Unlikes were able to resolve the imbalance of the origin and attain the Great Luo was that the greatest contributor was Tai Chu!

If my two nephews could gain the favor of Tai Chu and be taken in as disciples, their future achievements would at least not be inferior to those of the First Qilin's direct descendant, the Four-Unlikes.

“Swish!——”

“Swish!——”

In the beginning, he simply waved his hand.

Two 'Five-Needle Pine Cones' emanating a rich source of the Great Dao floated in front of Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Roc, serving as a greeting gift to these two juniors.

"Thank you very much, Senior Taichu!"

"Thank you very much, Senior Taichu!"

Upon seeing the 'Five-Needle Pine Cone' that could enhance one's foundation, Kong Xuan was excited and delighted, but still maintained his manners. Meanwhile, the Golden-Winged Roc beside him showed his joy and anger on his face and couldn't wait to take it away.

"good!--"

Tai Chu waved his hand gently and then looked away.

The two brothers had very different personalities, so it's no wonder that their future achievements were so different.

Kong Xuan, relying on his own abilities, trapped the sage Zhunti with his innate divine power, the Five Elements Divine Light, during the Investiture of the Gods calamity, thus earning the reputation of being the 'strongest person below the sage' after the demon race's Donghuang Taiyi.

This Golden-Winged Roc became a disciple of the Tongtian Sect of the Jie Sect and was given the name 'Winged Immortal'.

Due to his personality, he not only failed to fully realize his potential, but also failed to comprehend the true teachings of the Jie Sect, ultimately meeting a tragic end during the Investiture of the Gods.

"Fellow Daoist Taichu, please!—"

When Jin Feng saw that Tai Chu had only given her two five-needle pine cones and had not shown any interest in her two exceptionally talented nephews, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

So he took the initiative to raise the fiery red celestial artifact wine cup and toast Tai Chu.

Phoenix Clan Spirit Wine is extremely special, resembling volcanic lava, yet it is incredibly cold and refreshing upon tasting, and contains a rich essence of Daoist philosophy, making one's mind and spirit clear.

"May I ask, fellow Daoist, what brings you to the Undying Volcano?"

Amidst the clinking of glasses and the exchange of toasts, Jin Feng took the initiative to raise her inner question.

"I have come here to refine and regulate the ancestral veins of the South, so as to benefit the millions of people in the Southern Region!"

Taichu frankly revealed his intentions.

“Swish!——”

Upon hearing his words, Jin Feng's beautiful eyes widened instantly, a look of utter realization dawning on her. 'So that's how it is! —'

'The weakening of the 'Fire Qi' within the ancestral vein that I sensed earlier—it was all the work of Fellow Daoist Taichu!'

Thinking of this——

She rose solemnly and bowed respectfully to Tai Chu.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist, for bringing blessings to all living beings in my Southern Region!"

For countless eons.

The Phoenix Clan has paid a heavy price to suppress the 'Fire Qi' of the Undying Volcano. Now, Tai Chu is refining the 'Fire Qi' with his own abilities, which is a great blessing to all members of the Phoenix Clan!
"Thump!—"

"Thump!—"

At the behest of his aunt, Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Roc knelt down before Tai Chu in front of all the high-ranking members of the Phoenix Clan.

"Thank you for your selfless blessing to all living beings in the Southern Region. I, Kong Xuan (Golden-Winged Roc), on behalf of all living beings in the Southern Region, wish to serve you for the rest of my life. I humbly request that you accept me as your disciple!"

Kong Xuan's expression was full of anticipation and sincerity, while the Golden-Winged Roc's expression was somewhat awkward.

As the crown princes of the Phoenix Clan, they were already Taiyi masters upon transforming into human form, and were respected and loved by millions of Phoenix Clan members. They were usually very powerful and imposing. Now, at their aunt's prompting, they took the initiative to kneel down and beg him to take them into his fold. They couldn't help but feel a little awkward.

"You have no master-disciple relationship with me!"

Tai Chu shook his head slightly and looked at Jin Feng.

Of course he knew that she had personally instructed him to do all of this. Otherwise, how could two boys who had only recently taken human form have such insight and cunning?

“Fellow Daoist Taichu, my two nephews are sincere and honest. Although they are not qualified to become your disciples, could they serve as your attendants?”

"This can be considered as an expression of gratitude on behalf of all living beings in the Southern Region to you, fellow Daoist, for your boundless kindness!"

Jin Feng did not give up.

As a second choice, she had her two nephews serve as servants in the beginning.

Even if the world undergoes drastic changes in the future, with the venerable Taichu as his backer, his chances of survival are much greater.

Moreover, as long as the two brothers survive, the Phoenix Clan will always have the hope of rising again!

"Boom!—"

As soon as his aunt finished speaking, Kong Xuan respectfully kowtowed to Tai Chu, the sound of the kowtow echoing throughout the Phoenix Clan's main hall, instantly attracting the attention of all the core high-ranking members of the Phoenix Clan.

He was exceptionally intelligent from a young age and knew he bore a great responsibility.

Last time, I had the good fortune to see my aunt use her divine powers to reflect the scene of Tai Chu killing Tai Qing and Yuan Shi with a single palm strike. This scene was deeply imprinted in Kong Xuan's mind.

Now, with my aunt's encouragement, I absolutely do not want to miss this extraordinary opportunity!

"Boom!—"

The Golden-Winged Roc beside it followed suit.

Although he didn't know Tai Chu's true strength, he knew that his brother Kong Xuan must have his reasons for doing so, and of course he didn't want him to steal the spotlight.

"Fellow Daoist, have you truly made up your mind?"

Tai Chu pondered for a moment, then, remembering that Tian Yan did not yet have a servant, he looked at Jin Feng with a serious expression.

"Daoyou Taichu——"

"It is an unparalleled opportunity for my two nephews to serve under you!"

Jin Feng was incredibly decisive.

In the future, to protect her people, she went to the Nuwa Palace as the leader of the Phoenix Clan, begging the Goddess Nuwa to accept her as her mount. Now that she has met the renowned Taichu, how could she miss such an opportunity? (End of this chapter)