Primordial Era: I am a treasure trove, full of magical treasures.

After taking in Kong Xuan and Dapeng, the three of them flew towards the Undying Volcano. However, due to Kong Xuan and Dapeng's low cultivation levels, their travel speed decreased again and again. At this speed, it would take at least several hundred years to reach the Undying Volcano. Helpless, Xuanbao could only spread out his Holy Light Wings and fly quickly towards the Undying Volcano.

However, at this moment, Kong Xuan's state was completely opposite to that of Da Peng. Kong Xuan's eyes were still full of resentment when he looked at Xuan Bao, while Da Peng's eyes were bright. There was no way around it, children are easy to coax. He had just been beaten and was crying his heart out, but after a few innate spiritual fruits, he was all smiles again. Moreover, what Da Peng was most proud of was his flying speed, but when he saw Xuan Bao's speed of 36 li in a breath, his eyes were almost overflowing with admiration.

Seeing the admiring look in his younger brother's eyes, Kong Xuan muttered softly, "It's just that it flies a little faster, what's so great about that?" Xuan Bao, with his excellent hearing, naturally heard this, but ignored it. Da Peng, on the other hand, excitedly waved his arms and legs in Xuan Bao's hands, chattering incessantly.

After flying at full speed for more than 20 years, the three of them finally arrived at the Immortal Volcano. Before them, the entire area within billions of miles was filled with volcanoes. Majestic volcanoes stood on the earth, with thick smoke billowing from their craters and flames of various colors shooting into the sky. As far as the eye could see, the mountains included Samadhi True Fire, Nanming Li Fire, Nirvana Fire, and countless other acquired spiritual fires. It was truly a holy land for fire-attribute cultivators.

Before they could venture any deeper, a fiery red figure shot into the sky from a volcano—it was a phoenix engulfed in flames. With a flap of its wings, the flames spread, threatening to engulf the three of them.

"Who goes there, trespassing into the territory of the Undying Volcano!" Feng Ming's voice boomed like a bell, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Xuanbao cupped his hands and said, "I am Xuanbao, a disciple of the Three Pure Ones. I have come here to discuss something with the Phoenix Clan." In Xuanbao's perception, the fire phoenix in the sky was at the early stage of Quasi-Saint. Legend has it that dragons have nine sons, and phoenixes have nine offspring. The original phoenix gave birth to a total of nine children: the eldest, the Golden Phoenix; the second, the Colorful Phoenix; the third, the Fire Phoenix; the fourth, the Snow Queen; the fifth, the Blue Phoenix; the sixth, the Peacock; the seventh, the Roc; the eighth, the Thunder Bird; and the ninth, the Great Wind. This fire phoenix should be the original phoenix's third child, the third sister of Kong Xuan and the Roc.

The fire phoenix above the head of the "Three Pure Ones Disciple" instantly shrank and transformed into a young woman who came in front of Xuanbao. However, she first looked at Kong Xuan and Dapeng behind Xuanbao.

"Who are you two, and why do you possess the blood of my Phoenix Clan?"

At this moment, Kong Xuan also sensed the bloodline connection emanating from Huo Feng. Kong Xuan stepped forward and respectfully said, "Third Sister, I am Kong Xuan, and this is my younger brother, Da Peng. We are both born of Yuan Feng." Huo Feng's eyes flashed with surprise and excitement. She pulled the two of them to her side and carefully examined them, her eyes full of love: "So you are my two younger brothers. You have suffered so much these years; your mother has missed you terribly."

Having said that, he looked at Xuanbao and asked, "I wonder what business the disciples of the Three Pure Ones have with my Phoenix Clan?"

Seeing the siblings reunited, Xuanbao felt a little awkward. After all, he had taken the younger brother as his own servant. If the Fire Phoenix found out, it would probably fight with him. However, he was still a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, so he figured the Phoenix Clan wouldn't dare to do anything to him now.

Xuanbao said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Senior Fire Phoenix, the Phoenix Clan is not in a good situation right now. The karma brought about by the war between the three clans must be making life very difficult for your Phoenix Clan."

Xuanbao originally wanted to say that the Phoenix Clan was having a hard time because of their karma, and that he had a way to gain merit to alleviate their karma. However, Xuanbao's words sounded like a provocation.

As expected, upon hearing Xuan Bao's words, the Fire Phoenix flew into a rage, its Southern Bright Flame surging wildly around it, and its gaze toward Xuan Bao became extremely dangerous.

"Ahem, Xuanbao also realized that his words were easily misunderstood." Ahem, senior, I didn't mean anything by it. I have a merit-making matter to perform. If it is done well, the Phoenix Clan will also gain a lot of merit. I think the Phoenix Clan still needs merit to offset its karma.

Upon hearing that merit could be gained, the previously furious Fire Phoenix instantly regained its composure. To be honest, life was indeed difficult for the Phoenix Clan. After the war between the three clans, Yuan Feng suppressed the Undying Volcano, and the entire Phoenix Clan was burdened by endless karma, making it difficult to improve their cultivation. They were prone to qi deviation at the drop of a hat, and the younger generation's cultivation was like rowing against the current. Even reproduction became a problem. Since the war between the three clans, the Phoenix Clan's population has decreased rather than increased. What the Phoenix Clan craves most now is merit. With merit, they can wash away their karma. Now that Xuan Bao has mentioned a merit-based event that can bring merit to the Phoenix Clan, this matter is even more important than his two younger brothers.

"Fellow Daoist, is what you're saying true?" There really is merit to be gained? Fire Phoenix now desperately hoped that this wasn't just her imagination.

"Of course, I wonder if your Phoenix Clan is interested?" Xuanbao knew from the Fire Phoenix's performance that the matter was settled.

"Fellow Daoist, please come in. I will take you to see my mother right away." Before Xuanbao could respond, she took Xuanbao away.

Kong Xuan: ?

Dapeng: ? ?

Kong Xuan and Da Peng, who had just been enjoying a reunion with their siblings, now stood rooted to the spot, unsure of where to go. They now felt like outsiders.

Xuanbao arrived inside the Undying Volcano and saw a sea of ​​fire before him, an endless expanse of Nanming Li Fire. To be honest, apart from the Phoenix Clan, most races would find it difficult to adapt to this sea of ​​fire. If it weren't for Xuanbao's current strong physical body, he wouldn't be afraid of these Nanming Li Fires at all; he would just feel warm all over and quite comfortable.

The Fire Phoenix, guided by Xuanbao, arrived at a fiery red palace deep within the Undying Volcano. Inside, a noble and elegant woman dressed in a fiery red palace gown sat on a futon. Sensing someone entering, she opened her somewhat weathered eyes.

"What brings the Fire Phoenix to me?" Has one of the elders gone mad again? Alas, my Phoenix Clan was once the strongest race in the primordial world, but now we've fallen to this state, forced to live a wretched existence in the Undying Volcano. I don't know when we'll be able to get rid of this karma. The Phoenix sighed helplessly, showing its current powerlessness.

"Mother, it's a good thing that no elder has gone mad this time! This person is a disciple of the Three Pure Ones. He came to our Phoenix Clan to say that he has a meritorious matter that can bring a lot of merit to our Phoenix Clan."

"As a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, Yuan Feng naturally knows who the Three Pure Ones are." Although the Phoenix Clan lives in seclusion, they are well aware of the outside world's news. The Three Pure Ones are destined to become saints. Even at her peak, she failed to become a saint. Now, Xuan Bao has three masters who will definitely become saints in the future standing behind her. Naturally, Xuan Bao should be treated with extra courtesy. After all, the Phoenix Clan really can't afford to offend the Three Pure Ones right now.

"However, when I heard about the merit later," Yuan Feng's weathered eyes suddenly lit up, and she looked at Xuan Bao with a longing for merit. "Young friend, what do you want my Phoenix Clan to do to obtain this merit?"

Xuanbao didn't hide anything about the "Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth." He had already figured out that the Phoenix Clan was eager for merit, and he was confident that he would succeed this time. So there was no need to beat around the bush and just be direct.

"What are the Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth? Do we, the Phoenix Clan, need to help retrieve them?" Yuan Feng was completely bewildered. She had never heard of the Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth, and naturally had no idea what Xuan Bao was thinking.

The "Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth" refers to four beings who swore an oath to the Heavenly Dao to suppress the prehistoric world in the east, west, south, and north. Each of these four spirits bears the heavy responsibility of guarding a region and maintaining the order of heaven and earth. The Phoenix Clan is a major clan in the southern part of the prehistoric world. Therefore, I have come to visit this time to inquire whether the Phoenix Clan is willing to serve as one of the Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth. In that case, in addition to the merit, the Phoenix Clan will at least gain another Quasi-Saint.

After hearing what Xuanbao said, Yuanfeng considered it in her mind and realized that it was indeed feasible. Moreover, since the Phoenix Clan was already in such a state, if there was any hope, they should definitely give it a try.

"Young friend, my Phoenix Clan agrees to the selection of the Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth, but we are unsure which one to choose?"

Xuanbao naturally knew that choosing the Vermilion Bird was the best option, since the Vermilion Bird later became one of the Four Spirits, but he couldn't say it directly.

"Who are the suitable candidates for the Phoenix Clan now?" Although he couldn't directly mention the Vermilion Bird, Xuanbao could still guide him gently.

Currently, my Phoenix Clan, including myself, only has three Quasi-Saints and 19 Grand Luo Golden Immortals. Among them, the most suitable is the patriarch of the Vermilion Bird Clan, who is currently in the late stage of Grand Luo Golden Immortal. If it weren't for being burdened by karma, he probably would have broken through to Quasi-Saint long ago.

After further discussion, Xuanbao and Yuanfeng decided that Zhuque would assume the important role of one of the Four Spirits.

After the matter was settled, Yuan Feng even held a grand welcome banquet for Xuan Bao. Only Kong Xuan and Da Peng, who were standing to the side, silently shed tears, realizing that they were indeed outsiders.