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

During the banquet, Xuanbao witnessed firsthand what a dazzling display of beauty truly meant. The Phoenix Clan, as expected of the kings of birds, though now in decline, still had hundreds of races under its command. All sorts of flying birds, with their cries echoing through the heavens, and countless melodious bird calls coming from all directions... In an instant, all kinds of divine birds flew out from the surrounding mountains, some soaring into the sky, while a very few retained their innate Daoist forms...

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!" Yuan Feng was overjoyed, her clear voice echoing throughout the Undying Volcano: "My minions, the disciples of the Three Pure Ones have come to visit our Phoenix Clan today, a joyous occasion indeed! Issue the order to prepare a grand banquet and celebrate for three days!"

Chirp chirp~

The melodious chirping of birds once again resounded throughout the sky of the Undying Volcano... All kinds of birds flew and danced around Xuanbao, as if a hundred birds were paying homage to the phoenix, congratulating Xuanbao on its arrival!

Just then, Xuanbao saw a large bird covered in lightning flying over from a distance at an incredibly fast speed—it was simply awesome. Judging from its appearance, it should be Yuanfeng's eighth child, the "Thunder Bird." Legend has it that the Thunder Bird is known for its speed, its cry like thunder, and its wings that generate electricity; its appearance is a sign of a sudden rainstorm.

Suddenly realizing that none of his three masters had a mount, Xuanbao thought, "How about..." He then looked at the thunderbird flying overhead. It was indeed a suitable mount for Master Tongtian. In the original timeline, Master Tongtian rode a one-legged Kui ox, which was blue-green all over and had no horns. Its movements were accompanied by storms.

Xuanbao looked at the thunderbird in front of him and imagined his master Tongtian standing on the thunderbird, holding the Qingping Sword, descending from the sky accompanied by thunder... How cool! No matter how you look at it, it's much cooler than riding a one-legged Kui ox! After all, being cool is a lifelong thing.

Xuanbao had an idea in mind, so he smiled and walked towards Yuanfeng, cupping his hands and saying, "Senior Yuanfeng, today's event is truly lively and extraordinary. I see that your son, Thunderbird, is handsome and extraordinary. My three masters still do not have a suitable mount. I wonder if you could part with your beloved Thunderbird and give it to my master, Tongtian. I believe that my master Tongtian will surely become a saint in the future and become a saint's mount. I think your son will no longer suffer from the torment of karma in the future."

"Is this true?" To everyone's surprise, Yuan Feng was not angry at Xuan Bao's words, but instead looked delighted. What's wrong with a mount? A mount depends on whose mount it is. A saint's mount has status when it goes out. Who wouldn't give it some face? As the saying goes, even if you don't care about the monk, you should care about the Buddha. Even when beating a dog, you should consider its owner. The most important thing is that her eighth son can get rid of his karma. That's the most important thing. The higher one's cultivation level, the more dangerous it is when one is entangled in karma. There is always the possibility of going into demonic possession.

"Of course it is true," Xuanbao said with a smile. Yuanfeng immediately said loudly, "In that case, Thunderbird, you shall follow Xuanbao and become the mount of the Tongtian Saint. The Phoenix Clan is currently burdened by karma, and who knows when they might go mad. Becoming the mount of a future saint will give you a bright future." Yuanfeng's thoughts at this moment were simple: send one away if possible. The younger generation of the Phoenix Clan has been greatly harmed by the clan's karma. Although they will now become mounts and lose their freedom, they will no longer be affected by karma.

Upon hearing this, the Thunderbird immediately cried out, transformed into a bolt of lightning, and landed in front of Xuanbao. It obediently came to Xuanbao's back. The Thunderbird wasn't stupid; to become a saint's mount meant it was also a person of status. Most importantly, it could resolve the karma it carried, paving a smooth path for its future cultivation. It would no longer fear being struck by lightning at any time. Although it was a Thunderbird, who could withstand being struck by lightning so frequently?

Xuanbao was overjoyed and bowed to Yuanfeng again to express his gratitude: "Thank you for your kindness, Senior."

Yuan Feng smiled and replied, "Xuan Bao, you don't need to thank me. My Phoenix Clan has a lot of karma. The fact that you can take more of them away greatly alleviates the sins of my bird clan."

Xuanbao naturally knew Yuanfeng's thoughts, but he didn't need a mount himself, as he would be riding a dragon in the future. As for the Three Pure Ones, Xuanbao had already thought it through: he would provide a mount that would cover land, sea, and air. Master Tongtian liked to show off, so he would use the Thunder Bird of the Phoenix Clan. Master Yuanshi liked to be luxurious, so he would use the Nine-Dragon Incense Chariot of the Dragon Clan as before. Laozi liked to be low-key: originally, Laozi's mount should have been the Green Ox, but Xuanbao felt that the Green Ox was too low-class, so he would directly use the Earth Qilin. This would be just right for the three clans of the prehistoric world to serve as mounts for their masters, covering land, sea, and air.

This opportunity also allows us to win over the three races. Although the three races are currently burdened by karma, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse. Their combat strength should not be underestimated. The Phoenix Clan alone still has three Quasi-Saints and dozens of Great Luo Golden Immortals. It is conceivable that the three races are currently only burdened by karma. As long as they have enough merit, they can still regain their former glory.

"My master has no connection with the other Phoenix Clan members, but I do know a good place for your eldest daughter, Jin Feng. I wonder if you trust me?" Xuan Bao said with a slight smile and a firm tone.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng felt a surge of curiosity and couldn't help but ask, "Oh? Who is this person you speak of, young friend?"

Xuanbao coughed lightly, then lowered his voice and said, "Actually... I have some connections with Goddess Nuwa. If I were to introduce you, there shouldn't be any major problems." As he said this, a confident smile appeared on his face.

Xuanbao pondered to himself, feeling quite confident about recommending the Golden Phoenix to Nuwa. After all, the Golden Phoenix was Nuwa's destined mount, and with his silver tongue, persuading Nuwa to accept it would be incredibly easy.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng was visibly taken aback, then her expression lit up with ecstatic joy: "Could it be that the one you speak of, young friend, is none other than Nuwa, one of the four great disciples of Hongjun Ancestor?" At this moment, Yuan Feng's gaze towards Xuan Bao had completely changed, filled with astonishment and disbelief. There were only six Heavenly Dao Saints in the entire Primordial World, and Xuan Bao had actually managed to connect with four of them! How were the others supposed to survive in the future?!

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The two future saints' mounts, handpicked by Xuanbao, were also very excited. The Thunderbird cried out excitedly, its wings flashing with lightning, as if expressing its anticipation for the future; the Golden Phoenix gracefully preened its feathers, its eyes full of longing. As for why they were so happy to be mounts, they only wanted to say that being a mount is what it is, and a saint's mount can't be an ordinary mount.

Time flies. After the welcoming banquet, since everything was settled, Xuanbao bid farewell to Yuanfeng. As for Kong Xuan, Dapeng, and the two chosen saints' mounts, they will remain in the Phoenix Clan for the time being. They will go to Kunlun Mountain together when the Three Pure Ones establish the Four Spirits of Heaven and Earth.