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

Chapter 50 The Tacit Understanding of Giants

When Xuan Yao heard that the Queen Mother of the West was going to bestow upon him such a highly significant branch of the Fire Phoenix Tree, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

He knew all too well how heavy this thing was.

The Fire Phoenix Tree was once the companion spirit root of Yuan Feng, the former master of birds!

Even a mere broken branch contains pure fire virtue and innate creation, enough to make countless powerful beings in the primordial world envious and mad.

To say that Xuan Yao didn't want such a heaven-defying divine object would be a self-deceiving lie.

The problem is that when Yuan Huang was at the Undying Volcano, he clearly stated that this item was a precious gift to his master, the Queen Mother of the West, to continue their old relationship, and not a personal opportunity for Xuan Yao!

Now, the Queen Mother of the West is about to bestow this precious treasure upon us.

Although this was in accordance with the bond between master and disciple in bestowing treasures upon each other, Xuan Yao's mind was clear, and he knew the principle that those who were not worthy of their position would surely suffer calamity. He would never dare to accept it so rashly.

"I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Master, but I absolutely dare not accept this gift!"

Xuan Yao declined without the slightest hesitation:

"The status of this Fire Phoenix Tree branch is far too high, and the karmic ties it involves with the Phoenix Clan are far too vast."

"This disciple is only at the initial stage of the Golden Immortal realm. During this trip, I have already been fortunate enough to obtain many good fortunes, such as the Southern Bright Fire Seal, the Flying Golden Sword, the Zhou Tian Evil Banner, and the Falling Treasure Coin."

"His own fortune and blessings have reached their peak."

"If I were to be greedy now and forcefully accept this Fire Phoenix Branch, I fear my blessings are too meager to bear it. Not only would it be of no benefit, but it would also crush my own foundation of cultivation!"

The Queen Mother of the West sat high on her cloud platform, listening quietly to Xuan Yao's refusal.

He did not show the slightest anger at being disrespected by his disciple.

Instead, the admiration in his eyes grew stronger, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"You fool, you're being a little too cautious."

"Do you think that an ancient being like Yuan Huang, who has lived for countless eons and seen through the workings of the heavens, would act as simply and straightforwardly as an ordinary mortal?"

"Since she asked you to bring this item back, she may very well have intended to give it to you through me."

"Think about it carefully."

"If Yuanhuang's only intention is to give this item to her master in order to continue their old relationship."

"Within the Phoenix Clan, wouldn't it be more legitimate and demonstrate greater sincerity to send the Azure Luan Ancestor to Xikunlun?"

"Why go through all this trouble, letting a junior like you, who just dangerously condensed the Southern Bright Fire Seal in the Fire Vein and whose cultivation is only at the Golden Immortal level, carry such a powerful treasure capable of triggering countless calamities back north across billions of miles of primordial wilderness?"

This statement came out.

Xuan Yao's body, which was lying on the steps, suddenly trembled. It was as if a lightning bolt had struck his mind, instantly illuminating the originally obscure mist!

Seeing Xuan Yao's expression of sudden realization, the Queen Mother of the West continued to thoroughly explain the scheme involved:

"Yuan Huang's actions actually have three profound implications."

"Firstly, as she said, we can use this fire phoenix tree branch to legitimately continue the old relationship between the Phoenix Clan and my Xikunlun, leaving us an escape route in the face of future calamities."

"Secondly, it is a cruel test of you."

"This is a test for you, Black Tiger, who is cultivating good fortune. When faced with such a treasure that can defy fate, can you truly see the treasure without being greedy?"

If you become greedy along the way and forcibly attempt to refine it, the Southern Bright Fire Seal will instantly transform into a deadly inferno, burning you to ashes!

"As for the third point..."

A knowing smile crept into west Wangmu's tone:

"If you can remain clear-headed and guard your true nature, bring this item back to Xikunlun intact and hand it over to your master."

"Then it's only natural and proper that this branch of the fire-flowering phoenix tree was ultimately bestowed upon you by your master and ended up in your hands!"

"After all, you already possess the domineering Southern Bright Fire Seal within you, and you primarily cultivate the Way of Virtue and Protection."

"If you can gently nurture the Southern Bright Fire with the same Fire Phoenix Branch, it will not only perfectly stabilize the Fire Seal in your body, but also prevent it from easily going out of control and backfiring on you in future battles."

"This is Yuan Huang's secret move of going with the flow."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yao was struck dumb, his heart filled with a raging storm of emotions!

"This disciple is foolish and has failed to appreciate the painstaking efforts of the seniors and masters."

Xuan Yao stood up, solemnly stepped forward, and accepted the cold jade box containing the fire sycamore branch with both hands.

Then, he respectfully performed a deep bow:

"This disciple thanks Master for bestowing this treasure. I will certainly live up to Master and Senior Yuanhuang's high expectations!"

The Queen Mother of the West nodded slightly and accepted his bow.

Before departing, the Queen Mother of the West's expression turned solemn, and she earnestly reminded Xuan Yao of something:

"As for the matter of Zifuzhou, you don't need to worry too much for now. With me here, the Eastern King Duke won't dare to openly come to Xikunlun to arrest people."

"But you must not be completely unprepared."

"That Dongwanggong is extremely ambitious. The faster his Celestial Court expands its power, the more reckless he will become, and the more fiercely he will clash with the old clans, rogue cultivators, and even the external forces of my Western Kunlun."

"You have already forged a good relationship with the Phoenix Clan, and you have also personally killed the Golden Immortals of Zifu Continent."

"The threads of cause and effect are already intertwined, and sooner or later you will be drawn into the turbulent waters of the future."

"Properly manage your dojo and improve your cultivation; this is the key to breaking through this predicament."

"Your disciple will remember this!"

Xuan Yao respectfully bid farewell to the Queen Mother of the West and turned to leave the Jade Pool Wonderland.

Carrying the branch of the Fire Phoenix Tree, he transformed into a restrained stream of light and swiftly returned to his Qinghei Mountain Dojo.

Along the way, Xuan Yao had already begun to quickly calculate how to properly dispose of this piece of fire sycamore branch!

This thing is of an extremely high status!

It cannot be treated like ordinary spiritual flowers and herbs, where one can simply dig a hole in the temple and insert it into the spiritual soil and call it a day.

The Fire Phoenix Tree is the pure embodiment of the Phoenix Clan's fire virtue, containing a domineering fire element vitality.

If it is due to improper placement.

Not only would it be impossible to sustain this precious branch, but it is also highly likely that the excessive fire element it emits would directly disrupt the perfect balance of fortune and misfortune in Qingheishan!

Now, in his temple.

It already possesses the enlightened tea tree branch exuding the charm of Taoism, the jade dew and blessed mushroom with pure and clear air, the condensed blessing and spiritual jade stone suppressing its profound essence, and the cold pool and spiritual spring with pure water.

In addition, there was the forest valley where the white fox clan lived, and the various complex protective formations he had personally set up.

The energy within this temple has already formed a subtle cycle.

If at this moment, a section of fiery and domineering fire paulownia branch were to be added abruptly.

He must carefully readjust the energy of heaven and earth throughout the entire temple!

After returning to Qingheishan.

Xuan Yao spent several days alone carefully surveying the dojo.

Finally, he fixed his gaze on a steep, sun-facing cliff on the south side of the cold pool.

This place is located right in the hidden feng shui opening where the yang energy rises within the dark green mountain range!

If it can be skillfully harmonized using formations.

This place can perfectly absorb the domineering fire element of the Fire Phoenix Branch without allowing the terrifying heat to spread and harm the nearby cold pool and those delicate spiritual roots!

Having made up his mind, Xuan Yao immediately and decisively took action.

"go!"

He pointed with one hand.

Thirty-six terrifying Zhou Tian Sha Banners flew out with a roar, transforming into thirty-six thick black-gold pillars of light that precisely nailed into the void around the Xiangyang Cliff!

With the power of the Heavenly Dipper, it domineeringly fixed the Qi of heaven and earth within a radius of a hundred miles, preventing it from leaking out even a fraction.

Then, Xuan Yao intricately performed the mysterious water-drawing incantation from the "True Explanation of the Golden Palace Mysterious Demon".

"Water and fire are in harmony; yin and yang are mutually generative!"

With great difficulty, he drew out a wisp of pure, icy spiritual spring water from the bottomless, frigid pool.

Let this wisp of moisture flow gently around the sunlit cliff like a jade ribbon.

This is a clever way to prevent excessive fire, forming a perfect cycle of water and fire in harmony.

Only then did Xuan Yao take out the ten-thousand-year-old cold jade box.

He opened the jade box and wrapped it with his powerful Golden Immortal magic, carefully placing the fire phoenix tree branch that emitted a dazzling crimson-gold flame inside.

He landed steadily on the sunny cliff top, in the innate spiritual soil that he had carefully prepared in advance!

"boom--!!!"

At the very root of that fire sycamore branch, just as it faintly touched the spiritual soil!

The entire massive Qinghei Mountain trembled slightly and violently!

Followed by.

A dazzling and sacred crimson-gold flame.

It carries with it an inexhaustible, primordial fire element of vitality.

From that sunny cliff, it rose up with a roar, just like a dazzling rising sun!