Primordial Era: I really don't want to be the Heavenly Emperor!

Chapter 301 Phoenix Clan's Actions, Kong Xuan's Growth

Inside the Undying Volcano, after some conversation, Yuan Feng and Kong Xuan's relationship improved considerably; at least Kong Xuan no longer hated Yuan Feng as much.

After Donghua returned to Earth, he stayed with the Phoenix Clan for a few days. During this time, he often discussed the cultivation of the divine path with Zhuque and Yuanfeng, and also discussed the cultivation of the imperial path with Yuanfeng.

After all, both of them cultivated the Emperor's Path. Although Yuan Feng was a failure in the Emperor's Path, it cannot overshadow his past glory. In that era when the Primordial Chaos did not emerge, Zu Long, Yuan Feng, and Shi Qilin were the pioneers of the Emperor's Path.

Donghua now holds the authority of the Primordial Emperor's Way and has reached the pinnacle of the Primordial World in terms of the Emperor's Way. What he lacks now is to pave the way.

"Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng's understanding of the Imperial Path is truly profound, greatly benefiting Donghua. This trip to Tiannan was definitely worthwhile!"

During this discussion, Yuan Feng's concept of the Emperor's Way indeed gave Dong Hua some new insights. That is, the Emperor's Way is the Way of All Things, governing the world as an emperor, without distinction between kings and tyrants, all are kings and tyrants.

Donghua felt that his imperial way lacked a domineering aspect, which was also related to his personality. He was too kind to all things, and now he wanted to make up for this lack of domineering.

After the discussion concluded, Yuan Feng rose and said, "Great Heavenly Venerable, I have a request. I wish to gather my people and conduct a purge of the southern part of the Primordial World, especially the Sky Eagle Clan; I intend to exterminate them!"

"Hmph, it's true that my Phoenix Clan has been dormant for too long. Even our former servants dare to act so presumptuously. This time, let the world see how much my Phoenix Clan still resembles what it used to be, and whether we can still deal with them."

Donghua didn't offer any opinion on Yuanfeng's words, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, appearing unfathomable.

"You should think this through carefully. This is the beginning of a struggle for humanity. If the Phoenix Clan makes a move at this time, it will definitely cause a chain reaction, which may cause the Phoenix Clan, which has just begun to improve, to fall into silence again, or even be wiped out."

Donghua's words were like ice poured into Yuanfeng's heart. How could she not know the reasoning behind them? But Yuanfeng simply couldn't swallow this insult. When had the Phoenix Clan and she ever suffered such humiliation?

"I want to fight!"

From the moment she was born until now, Yuan Feng has roamed the world and dominated the primordial wilderness. Although she is now guarding the immortal volcano for the Phoenix Clan, she is not truly dead.

How could she swallow this insult when her own son was severely injured by his former subordinate, almost ruining his future?

When did the name "Feng Zu" become a synonym for kindness and weakness?

This time, she wants the world to know: the Phoenix Clan still exists, and she, Yuan Feng, is still alive!

Upon hearing Yuan Feng's words, Dong Hua didn't say much. Instead, he focused his gaze on Kong Xuan and said, "Although your injuries have healed, you still need to cultivate for a long time to avoid affecting your future cultivation. It would be best if you could accumulate merit and good fortune, which would benefit you."

Although Donghua didn't say anything, Kong Xuan understood the implication: Donghua was trying to recruit him and wanted him to join the Heavenly Court. However, he hadn't thought about it yet, mainly because he didn't currently have any intention of joining any faction; he was used to being free.

Thinking of this, Kong Xuan said, "Thank you for your kindness, Great Celestial Venerable. Kong Xuan understands. However, my wish to travel the prehistoric world has not yet been fulfilled. I wish to continue traveling the prehistoric world. I will visit the Great Celestial Venerable again after I return."

Donghua nodded without saying anything more. They were all smart people, and there was no need to continue the conversation once it reached this point. Although Kong Xuan was talented, he was not yet at the point where Donghua would offer himself to him.

Moreover, the Heavenly Court is not lacking in quasi-saints, but in people who can govern the prehistoric world and carry out the decisions of the Heavenly Court.

Donghua turned to Yuanfeng and said, "Although the Phoenix Clan is under my command, they have their own autonomy. So I won't interfere with what you want to do, but you can't let things get out of control, otherwise I won't let the Phoenix Clan off the hook."

"I humbly obey the command of the Great Heavenly Venerable!"

After Donghua finished speaking, he left the Phoenix Clan and headed to the eastern part of the prehistoric world. He wanted to meet Fuxi and the Heavenly Emperor to make final arrangements for Fuxi's attainment of enlightenment.

Just after Donghua left the Phoenix Clan, a loud phoenix cry resounded throughout the south, then spread to the south and the entire prehistoric continent.

However, no one in the primordial world knows what has happened, because the Phoenix Clan has been silent for too long, so long that they have forgotten that this is the highest summons of the Phoenix Clan, and only the Primordial Phoenix can utter this phoenix cry.

However, some people who had experienced the rule of the three races over the prehistoric world instantly understood what had happened, but then fell into deep thought. They did not know what had happened to the Phoenix Clan that made the Yuanfeng, who guarded the Undying Volcano, issue a summons.

All the powerful beings in the primordial world began to focus their attention on the southern continent, wanting to know what had happened. Even several sages turned their gaze to the southern land.

However, apart from a few individuals, no one could see what was happening in Tiannan, because Yuanfeng and Zhuque, working together, directly sealed off the entire southern continent.

After the phoenix's cry, all the birds in the world sensed it and couldn't help but want to fly to the south. At that moment, a large number of phoenix people from the heavenly realm flew down and came to the south.

These people are members of the Phoenix Clan who serve in the Heavenly Court. Most of them are from the Fire Department, which is one of the five major groups of the Phoenix Clan.

Besides these people, there were also many former subordinates of the Phoenix Clan, that is, vassal clans. However, the strength of these clans varied, and most of them had average cultivation levels.

However, the fact that he is still willing to obey Yuan Feng's orders after such a long time shows that he is truly loyal to the Phoenix Clan.

Besides the clans, there are also some hidden forces in the world. These people are almost all ancient relics who survived from the primordial era, but they all have one thing in common: they have all received the favor of the Phoenix Clan.

After all, Yuan Feng had roamed the prehistoric world for so long, how could he not have a few friends?

Inside the Undying Volcano, Yuan Feng, Zhu Que, and Kong Xuan stood together. Yuan Feng looked at Kong Xuan and said, "This time, the Phoenix Clan is taking action, and you will command the entire army. You are the commander of this operation, and everyone except your aunt and me will obey your orders."

Kong Xuan hesitated for a moment and said, "I'm used to working alone. I've never done this before and I don't know how to do it. If you want to attack the Sky Eagle Clan, I can be the vanguard and lead the charge."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng angrily shouted, "Kong Xuan, you are not alone! You are the young master of the Phoenix Clan, the future patriarch of the Phoenix Clan! You know nothing about military affairs; how will you lead your people in the future? How will you establish yourself in the prehistoric world? Just by yourself?"

"That's ridiculous!"

Yuan Feng snorted coldly, then said, "Look at the powerful beings in the primordial world today, is there anyone who isn't one?"

"Even Hongyun, who is only interested in living a carefree life, is a Heavenly Venerable of the Heavenly Court, and Zhen Yuanzi is the Ancestor of Earthly Immortals, in charge of the Earthly Immortal path."

"Even sages have their own lineages, and the Dao Ancestor had three thousand disciples, five personal disciples, and two nominal disciples. Wasn't it the Dao Ancestor who led the people of the prehistoric world to victory in the war between immortals and demons?"

"What do you have? Just your half-baked quasi-saint cultivation? The primordial world is vast, have you ever seen it? There are countless extraordinary people and events in the world, but which person with great supernatural powers is as arrogant as you?"

Yuan Feng showed no mercy and gave Kong Xuan a thorough dressing-down, because she had once been just like Kong Xuan, extremely arrogant and disdainful of everyone.

But she ultimately suffered the consequences of this, ending up in her current predicament. Therefore, she doesn't want Kong Xuan to follow in her footsteps and suffer the same fate as her.

With Kong Xuan's talent and her guidance, she believed that Kong Xuan had the potential to achieve the Great Dao of Hunyuan, which was also her lifelong pursuit.

The reason for making such a big fuss this time is to let the world know that as long as Yuan Feng is alive, Kong Xuan is not someone to be trifled with, and that they have powerful backers.

To put it bluntly, it's about protecting Kong Xuan's doctrines!

Regardless of right or wrong!

Kong Xuan, who was always arrogant and conceited, did not refute Yuan Feng's words. Instead, he calmly nodded and obeyed Yuan Feng's words.

Perhaps this is what they call owing!

After all, Kong Xuan had no one to discipline him or love him since childhood. He finally met a kind master, but then he perished in a great calamity.

Now, being scolded and taught principles by his own mother, he not only doesn't feel resentful, but is actually quite happy.

Is this what love is?

……

In the southern region, hundreds of thousands of troops instantly gathered, forming a vast, imposing mass.

During this period, Kong Xuan was personally taught by Yuan Feng, learning military formations, commanding large armies, and covering all aspects of military affairs. She taught him everything she knew.

On this very day, a young Taoist priest arrived at the Phoenix Clan.

"Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng, it's been a long time! Your charm remains as stunning as ever!"

Yuan Feng looked at the Taoist in front of her. Although he had used supernatural powers and it was just an avatar, she could tell who he was at a glance.

"You old, immortal Bodhi, you're still the same as before, clinging to life and afraid of death. You always come here in an incarnation, just like back then."

The visitor was none other than Bodhi incarnate. The two had served as ministers in the same court of the Kunwu Divine Dynasty, and were old friends and acquaintances.

Bodhi chuckled and said, "After all these years, you're still the same as before. Even this Undying Volcano hasn't extinguished your fiery temper. You're still as hot-tempered as ever. And this time, you're activating the Phoenix Decree just for the mere Sky Eagle Clan?"

Yuan Feng snorted coldly and said, "I can accept it if you bully me, since I'm living a life worse than death. My physical body is suppressing the volcano, and my primordial spirit has to guard everything around it. But you can't bully my son."

"This time I will let the world know that the former overlord is still the overlord, and not someone those clowns can mess with."

"Let them behave themselves. A humanitarian dispute has made them lose sight of their own importance? They're truly absurd!"

Bodhi gently shook his head. He knew his friend's temperament very well. Back in the Kunwu Divine Court, even the proud Ancestral Dragon was reluctant to provoke Yuan Feng.

Because Yuan Feng has a fiery temper, she resorts to violence when she can't win an argument, and she shows no mercy when she does. It's hard to understand how someone with such a mind could cultivate to become an emperor.

Bodhi sighed and said, "Your actions this time have merely exposed all the power and relationships of the Phoenix Clan to the world. They have only intimidated some small clans and forces."

"But that will only make those people more uneasy, which is counterproductive. You're still as impulsive as you were back then!"

Upon hearing Bodhi's words, Yuan Feng scoffed, "Then you truly underestimate the Primordial Saints. Their Dharma Eyes can see through all beings in the Three Realms and all the heavens and primordial forces. No matter how deeply you hide, they can find you. So what's the point of hiding?"

"The times have changed. It's no longer the era of the past, where Hunyuan suppressed everything. In the face of absolute power, everything is just a bubble."

"Since that's the case, why should I compromise? I should settle scores and avenge my grievances. If they really provoke me, I'll just overturn the Undying Volcano and perish together with them!"

Bodhi looked at Yuan Feng in shock, cursing inwardly, "Crazy woman!" How could Heaven agree to let such a person guard the Undying Volcano?

However, upon closer examination, Yuan Feng's words were absolutely correct. Hunyuan's strength was too great, and coupled with his status as a saint, he had no room to maneuver in the prehistoric world.

After Hongjun attained sainthood, all of them fell silent, not daring to make any unnecessary moves. After all, no one dared to believe that Hongjun, who could suppress Rahu and the demonic path, would be a kind and benevolent old man.

The so-called "good people" only apply to his own people. Since Hongjun was born, the number of ferocious beasts, innate saints, demons, and all kinds of living beings who have died at his hands is countless.

Do you really think Hongjun is just a nice old man who preaches and spreads the Tao?

Therefore, after Hongjun attained enlightenment, they all fell into silence, handing over the primordial world to a new generation of innate deities.

This led to the creation of countless legendary figures, and a new era began in the primordial world: the Lich Era.

Then, with the return of the Heavenly Emperor and the emergence of the Six Sages, the prehistoric world no longer had a stage for them. The path left for them was still one of silence and obedience.

During this period, some people couldn't wait for the opportunity and either left the prehistoric world or directly reincarnated to start anew.

But there are others like Bodhi who continue to wait for an opportunity, even if that opportunity is slim, they still wait for their chance to come.

Seeing that Bodhi was deep in thought, Yuan Feng didn't explain further. Instead, she said, "Bodhi, your combat skills are average, but you are exceptional in teaching disciples. I'd like Kong Xuan to study under you for a while. What do you think?"

When asked by Yuan Feng, Bodhi refused without even thinking. What a joke! With Kong Xuan's temperament, who knows what trouble he might cause?

He was single-mindedly pursuing the Great Dao, which, to put it bluntly, meant he was afraid of death and trouble. How could he teach such a person? Wasn't he just asking for trouble?

Seeing that Bodhi refused, Yuan Feng could only say helplessly, "I know your personality, so I won't let you be Kong Xuan's master and teacher. Besides, he is now a quasi-sage, so you are not qualified."

"I'm just asking you to discuss the Dao more, talk more about cultivation and supernatural powers, and give him a helping hand. That's not an unreasonable request, is it, my old friend?"

Seeing that Yuan Feng had said this, Bodhi could only nod in agreement.

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(End of this chapter)