The Primordial Era: Starting with Becoming a Disciple of the Queen Mother of the West

Chapter 115 The Demon Saint Messenger

Xuan Yao meditated quietly in the Palace of the Northern Star Lord, comprehending the principles of the Shangqing Formation, and his days were quite peaceful.

On this day, the deep blue starry sea outside the palace suddenly rippled slightly.

Two streaks of light appeared from afar, breaking through the air and landing one after the other in front of the Star Lord Palace. As the light faded, the figures of two demon cultivators were revealed.

The person on the left is dressed in white, with a refined and elegant face, and surrounded by a faint auspicious aura.

As he walked, it seemed as if white light was lifting him up from beneath his feet, and his clothes remained untouched by stardust, giving him an air of otherworldly grace.

The person on the right wore a blue feather robe, stood tall and straight, and had a sharp, restrained glint in his eyes.

His demeanor was clean and efficient, and his composure was remarkable; he was clearly not comparable to ordinary officials of the demon court.

Xuan Yao sat upright on the jade platform in the quiet room. Sensing something, he activated his Purple Mansion Dharma Eye to look outside.

With just one glance, he could tell that although the two were only Golden Immortals, their magical power was profound and their aura was pure. Their every move revealed the rules of a major sect.

That kind of dignified and unyielding demeanor is something that no wandering demon could cultivate in the wilds of the primordial wilderness.

Such people are mostly trusted confidants of powerful figures.

Xuan Yao changed his mind, collected the five energies of Taiyi, and waved his sleeve lightly.

The heavy, dark blue gates of the Star Lord Palace swung open, and a deep, resonant Daoist chant echoed before the palace.

Xuan Yao stepped forward and stood on the white jade steps, greeting him with a smile.

Upon seeing Xuan Yao appear, the two demon cultivators dared not be negligent and stepped forward in unison, bowing respectfully.

The envoy in the white cloak spoke first, his voice gentle and warm, carrying just the right amount of intimacy.

"I am Bai Yan, a close attendant of the Great Sage Bai Ze. Today, I have come to pay my respects to the newly appointed Guardian Star Lord of the Northern Heavenly Mysterious Fiends, on the orders of my Great Sage."

After saying this, Bai Yan took out a small white jade pot from his sleeve and presented it with both hands.

"My Great Sage heard that the Star Lord was born in Xikunlun, cultivated the Great Dao of Virtue and Fortune, and was praised by His Majesty Taiyi in public at the Sun God Palace. He greatly admired him."

The Great Sage said, "When the Star Lord first took charge of the Northern Heaven, the affairs of the stars were complicated. This pot of stone bell spirit milk was taken from the Bai Ze Cave Heaven. It can nourish the primordial spirit and wash away the cold and turbid air of the stars."

This is just a small gift to express my sincere wishes; I hope you will not refuse it, Star Lord.

Xuan Yao's gaze fell on the small white jade pot.

A clear light emanated from the spout of the pot, its interior brimming with pure vitality and faintly carrying the weighty aura of the earth's spiritual veins.

Stone Bell Spirit Milk is something that takes a long time to condense deep within a spiritual vein. Although it is not a world-shaking spiritual treasure, it is most suitable for nourishing the primordial spirit and harmonizing the foundation of the Dao. It is also useful for Taiyi cultivators.

Bai Ze's first move was always something practical.

The Qingyu envoy stepped forward and said loudly, "This junior, Qingling, is under the command of the Great Sage Shangyang. Today, I have come on the Great Sage's orders to offer my congratulations to the Star Lord."

Qingling reached into her bosom and took out a jade pendant that shimmered with a bluish light.

The jade pendant was shaped like a blue phoenix, and its body was naturally covered with wind patterns.

As soon as Fang Yi appeared, the dormant star power in front of the palace was stirred, transforming into a gentle breeze that slowly swirled in front of the white jade steps.

Within the jade, there were faint sounds of wind and thunder rising and falling, clear and melodious rather than harsh.

"This jade is called the Azure Phoenix Wind Spirit Jade. It was obtained by the Great Sage Shangyang when he traveled to the Southern Wilderness in the past, in an ancient wind eye."

The jade contains innate wind spirit essence, which can help Taiyi cultivators comprehend the laws of wind.

The Great Sage, knowing the Star Lord's profound Taoist arts, specially ordered this junior to deliver this jade as a congratulatory gift.

Xuan Yao smiled and accepted both gifts, thanking them profusely.

However, a hint of alarm had already crept into the depths of his eyes.

Bai Ze, Shang Yang.

These two names might not be considered well-known to ordinary cultivators in the primordial world.

But as a time traveler, Xuan Yao was well aware of the future importance of these two individuals.

When the Demon Court truly reached its peak, Emperor Jun appointed ten Demon Saints to rule over hundreds of millions of demons.

These two are the most adept at assessing the situation and the most skilled at planning before acting.

Bai Ze is knowledgeable about all things, resourceful and decisive, and is known as a wise man among the demon race.

He is meticulous in his actions and is most adept at seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune.

His predictions and plans were indispensable for many of the major policies and strategies of the Demon Court in the future.

Shang Yang was skilled in celestial phenomena and climate, and had a deep understanding of the principles of the movement of stars in the heavens.

If we only consider observing celestial phenomena, discerning wind and rain, and deducing the celestial energy, he is second only to Emperor Jun and Taiyi in the Demon Court.

Its ability to summon wind and rain is unparalleled in the primordial world.

Both of them are top figures among the Great Luo Golden Immortals, with incredibly high standards.

Now that the Demon Court has just been established, they have sent their trusted confidants to the Northern Star Lord's Palace one after another to curry favor with a junior who has only recently entered the Taiyi realm.

This matter was by no means solely due to Taiyi's praise in the Temple of the Sun God.

They made their moves ahead of time.

It should be noted that although the Demon Court may seem to be thriving with all kinds of demons coming to pay homage, its internal structure has not yet been truly established.

Ancient demons, celestial deities, and leaders of various demon races are all secretly observing and quietly dividing up power.

Each newly promoted star deity may become an ally or an opponent in the struggle for destiny.

Bai Ze and Shang Yang could see further than others.

They had already seen the special qualities in Xuan Yao.

Xuan Yao is not only a newly appointed guardian star lord of the demon court, who can rightfully share the fortune of the stars, but also an inner disciple of the Queen Mother of the West, with the transcendent lineage of Xi Kunlun behind him.

With such a dual identity, one can either cultivate by borrowing the fortune of the Demon Court or retreat to Xikunlun to avoid calamity, thus having a much wider range of options than ordinary star lords.

Even if such a person's cultivation level has not yet reached the Great Luo realm, it is still worthwhile to establish a good relationship with them first.

In primordial times, the worst thing one can do is only look at what's in front of them.

Today, a pot of spiritual milk and a piece of spiritual jade may not bring immediate rewards, but they could be a way out in the future.

Xuan Yao understood in his heart, but showed no sign of it on his face.

Such a powerful being taking the initiative to show goodwill is the beginning of a connection.

Refusing would seem pretentious and might even cause the other person to lose face.

Xuan Yao then said gently, "The two Great Sages are too kind; I am unworthy of such kindness."

As he spoke, he reached into his sleeve and took out two ancient jade boxes.

As soon as the Cold Jade Box was taken out, a cool spiritual energy slowly spread out, turning into wisps of light white mist in front of the palace, making the spiritual object inside appear quite noble.

Xuan Yao handed the jade box on the left to Bai Yan and said with a smile, "This humble Taoist is new to the Demon Court and has nothing of value. This box contains a few pieces of Enlightenment Spirit Tea produced in Qinghei Mountain."

This tea is nourished by the pure energy of innate blessings and cultivated by the Lesser Five Elements Grand Array. Drinking it can clear the mind and slightly aid in enlightenment.

Please convey this to the Great Sage Bai Ze on my behalf, as a return gift.

Then, he handed the jade box on the right to Qingling.

"Inside this box is a Dewdrop of Jade Dew and Blessed Fungus."

It contains blessings and vitality, and is most adept at harmonizing magical power and repairing hidden wounds.

I then ask you to take this back and convey my regards to the Great Sage Shangyang on my behalf.

"Once I have settled in the Northern Heaven, I will certainly visit the two Great Sages in person another day."

Bai Yan and Qing Ling accepted the jade box, both secretly praising it.

Xuan Yao's return gift was not about being extravagant or intimidating, but rather about its pure origin and authentic aura.

It was neither impolite nor ostentatious, and it suited his status as a disciple of Xikunlun.

Such actions are indeed measured and appropriate.

The two men bowed respectfully in thanks, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then took their leave without lingering.

Xuan Yao stood on the white jade steps, quietly watching the two streaks of light disappear into the dark blue star sea, and couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

Back then, when he was observing the ceremony from afar at the end of the Jade Pool in Xikunlun, these powerful demon saints were people he didn't even have the right to approach and speak to.

Now that he has entered the Demon Court as a Taiyi Golden Immortal, before he has even truly shown his prowess, two Demon Saints have already taken the initiative to send envoys to express their goodwill.

In the primordial world, recognition of strength and background has always been straightforward.

When it is weak, it is like a blade of grass, easily broken by the wind.

Once you have gained some influence and are backed by the Daoist tradition, goodwill from all directions will come unbidden.

The intertwining of fortunes and the coming together of cause and effect often lie within these seemingly ordinary formalities.

Xuan Yao withdrew his gaze, intending to turn around and return to the quiet room to continue comprehending the principles of the Shangqing Formation.

Just then, a tremor suddenly struck deep within his mind.

A sudden, urgent sense of cause and effect struck him, like a fine needle piercing his primordial spirit, instantly shattering the peace in his mind.

Xuan Yao paused, and Taiyi magic power circulated on its own, rapidly tracing back along that thread of cause and effect.

This feeling did not originate from the Demon Court.

Instead, it came from the distant direction of Xikunlun.

More precisely, it comes from the Qingheishan Dojo.

There was a Yin-Yang divine egg that was connected to his virtuous and pure energy day and night.

Years ago, Kong Xuan entrusted him with the Yin-Yang Divine Egg containing the bloodline of the Primordial Phoenix. Xuan Yao then took it back to Qinghei Mountain and placed it at the eye of the array where the innate fire parasol tree and the peach branch intersected, nurturing it day and night with the pure Qi of virtue.

Over the years, the Yin and Yang energies within the divine egg have gradually reached a balance, and a faint wisp of innate intelligence has emerged.

If nothing unexpected happens, the opportunity to transform into human form should arrive in a few days.

But at this moment, the blessing restriction that Xuan Yao left on the divine egg suddenly trembled violently.

Xuan Yao's expression changed drastically.

Something went wrong with the divine egg.

This egg is entrusted by the Phoenix Clan Ancestor and is also related to the profound cause and effect in the future Investiture of the Gods.

If something goes wrong at Qingheishan, he will not only be unable to explain himself to Kong Xuan and Qingluan Ancestor, but his own fortune and foundation will also be tarnished by the breach of trust.

Such cause and effect is by no means a trivial matter.