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

Chapter 48 Giving Feathers and Talismans

After emerging from the oppressive and fiery depths of the volcano, Xuan Yao did not immediately set off to return north.

He knew that Yuan Huang had used her supreme power to fix the wisp of violent fire within him into a seal.

But this Nanming Fire is, after all, the supreme divine fire that truly carries the Phoenix Clan's fortune and karma!

Even a tiny spark of fire is far beyond what a cultivator who has just entered the Golden Immortal realm can easily handle and control.

If we don't take advantage of this fire's recent solidification and stabilize it completely...

Once it leaves the territory of this immortal volcano of the same origin, under the pull of external energy, this fire seal could go berserk and backfire at any time.

The Azure Phoenix Ancestor naturally understood the danger involved, so he thoughtfully arranged a side hall with abundant spiritual energy for Xuan Yao outside the Wutong Temple.

This would allow him to use the residual energy of the immortal volcano's fire veins to slowly harmonize the Nanming Fire Seal within his body.

In the side hall, Xuan Yao sat cross-legged in meditation.

He repeated the same lessons every day, tediously yet cautiously.

First, he used the low-grade innate spiritual treasure, Zhenxin Ruyi, to firmly suppress his spiritual sea and ensure that his true spirit was not disturbed by the faint calamity energy mixed in with the Nanming Li Fire.

Then, he mobilized the abundant pure energy within his body, transforming it into layers of warm, jade-like light, to gently nourish and soothe the crimson-gold fire seal.

Finally, using the flying gold sword that had just been tempered in the fire vein as a medium, the occasional bursts of violent firepower that overflowed from the fire seal were cleverly channeled away.

This painstaking process took hundreds of years.

Xuan Yao finally managed to stabilize the dangerous Southern Bright Fire Seal within his dantian.

During these hundreds of years of temporary repairs, there is a detail that is not easily noticed.

That was Xuan Yao solemnly placing the ten-thousand-year-old cold jade box containing the fire wutong branch on the stone table in front of him.

But he never once tried to use his divine sense to explore the supreme creation inside the jade box.

He knew it in his heart.

This item is no longer an opportunity for Xuan Yao.

Instead, it was a precious gift entrusted to him by Yuan Huang, a giant of the old era, to bring back to Xikunlun and present to his master, the Queen Mother of the West!

This involves a profound cause and effect between two supreme beings and two top forces in the primordial world.

Even though he clearly felt that the Nanming Fire Seal in his dantian would often have a subtle resonance with the Fire Phoenix Branch in the jade box.

Even though he knew that as long as he absorbed even a tiny bit of the Phoenix Fire Virtue overflowing from the Fire Phoenix Branch, he could make his Fire Seal's power surge.

He did not attempt to refine even a fraction of it without authorization.

Every husband is not guilty, and he is guilty of his crime.

In the primordial world, coveting things that do not belong to one's own destiny is always a path to death.

Xuan Yao's calm restraint allowed the Azure Phoenix Ancestor, who had been secretly observing him, to see things even more clearly.

"This child's resilience and clear-headedness regarding cause and effect are truly rare."

Ancestor Qingluan nodded inwardly, raising his opinion of Xuan Yao by several notches once again.

If Xuan Yao is truly the kind of person who gets greedy and lustful at the sight of treasure.

The Phoenix Clan has used him to reconnect with Xi Kunlun, but they must be extra cautious and even consider whether they should retrieve this precious treasure halfway through.

Now that he can uphold his principles, the Phoenix Clan can confidently continue this positive relationship.

Once the fire seal within Xuan Yao's body had finally stabilized and was no longer in danger of backlash,

He then tactfully left the side hall and bid farewell to the Phoenix Clan.

Outside the immortal volcano, fiery clouds churned.

The two Grand Luo Golden Immortals, Grand Ancestor Honghu and Grand Ancestor Qingluan, showed up in person to see off Xuan Yao, this junior Golden Immortal.

"Young friend Xuanyao, I appreciate your help on this trip south."

The usually cold and dignified face of the Old Ancestor Honghu now carried a hint of kindness.

She waved her sleeve.

A long, slender feather, its entire body gleaming with a dazzling platinum color, hovered steadily in front of Xuan Yao.

The moment the long feather appeared, the surrounding scorching fire elemental energy was instantly sliced ​​apart.

A golden aura, seemingly capable of piercing through the void, flowed from the texture of the feathers.

"This is the natal feather of my Jin De Hong Hu lineage."

The venerable Honghu solemnly introduced:

"This feather is not an ordinary feather shed by common birds, but one of the natal feathers shed by high-ranking members of my Honghu lineage during a crucial transformation."

"It contains the supreme application of pure speed of flight, the killing power of metal, and the ability to break through obstacles with a clear edge."

"Since you are a swordsman, you can refine this feather into your flying gold sword in the future, making the sword even more refined and sharp."

"It can also serve as a core material for refining top-tier flying magic weapons in the future, or for enhancing mount magic tools."

Ancestor Honghu looked at Xuanyao, his tone sincere:

"Young friend, you not only saved Hongling's life, but also escorted the Nanming Fire Pearl, such a precious treasure, back to your clan."

Faced with the profound resources of my Phoenix Clan, they did not greedily demand valuable treasures.

"I, Honghu, am deeply grateful for this rare and fortunate connection."

This feather is a small token of our clan's gratitude; we hope you will not refuse it, young friend.

Xuan Yao looked at the precious golden swan feather before him, his mind clear.

He didn't make any pretense of declining.

Although this feather is precious, it is a top-grade divine material for refining magical treasures.

However, unlike the Southern Bright Fire Pearl or the Fire Phoenix Branch, it does not involve the core foundation of the Phoenix Clan's destiny and the great cause and effect.

This is a thank-you gift that is perfectly measured!

This way, the debt of gratitude for saving lives and protecting treasures is repaid without causing too much entanglement between the two parties.

"I dare not refuse such a gift from an elder. I will accept it without hesitation and thank you for your generous gift, Ancestor."

Xuan Yao solemnly accepted the platinum feather with both hands, carefully put it into his storage bag, and bowed deeply to Ancestor Honghu.

Then, the Azure Phoenix Ancestor also stepped forward.

A smile graced her gentle face as she deftly turned her delicate hand, presenting Xuan Yao with an exquisite feather talisman that emitted a faint blue glow.

"Young friend, this talisman is not a powerful offensive magic weapon."

The Azure Phoenix Ancestor explained gently:

"It is not a Qingluan token, but a symbol representing the core identity of my Qingluan lineage."

"In the future, if you encounter any troublesome problems while traveling in the prehistoric world, or if there are any important matters that need to be discussed between Xikunlun and the Undying Volcano."

"Young friend, you can use this talisman to directly bypass the outer restrictions and communicate with the elders of my Azure Phoenix lineage!"

Upon seeing this object, Xuan Yao's pupils contracted slightly.

His far-sighted vision instantly revealed the true value behind this small feather talisman!

This token may be useless in the current magical duel.

But its true value lies in the distant future!

This means that the Qingluan lineage, and even the entire Phoenix Clan, is willing to formally acknowledge Xuan Yao as an important interface for goodwill between Xikunlun and the Phoenix Clan!

This is equivalent to giving Xuan Yao a hidden yet vast network of connections without him even realizing it!

This will be like adding wings to his future plans and schemes for divine positions in Heaven!

"This junior will certainly keep this talisman safe and well, and will not fail the trust of the ancestor."

Xuan Yao solemnly tucked the Azure Phoenix talisman into the innermost part of his body.

Just as Xuan Yao was preparing to take his leave.

A white figure swiftly flew out from the fiery clouds and landed in front of Xuan Yao.

It was the swan he had saved, Hongling.

After this perilous pursuit, the patriarch's strict training upon returning to the clan, and the successful return of the Nanming Fire Pearl to its rightful place.

In addition, she personally witnessed Xuan Yao, a Golden Immortal, and his calm and restrained demeanor when facing the Phoenix Clan's powerful forces.

At this moment, Hong Ling's youthful impetuosity and recklessness had largely faded away.

She appeared much more composed and mature than when we first met her on the outskirts of Wuyi Mountain.

"Senior Xuanyao."

Hongling respectfully bowed deeply to Xuanyao.

"I will never forget your life-saving grace, senior."

"If I have the opportunity in the future, Hongling will definitely go to Qinghei Mountain outside Xikunlun to pay a visit to you, senior, to repay your great kindness!"

Thus, the trip to the immortal volcano came to a successful conclusion.

Xuan Yao did not linger for even a moment longer.

He respectfully bowed to the two Phoenix Clan Ancestors to bid them farewell.

Then, with a wave of his sleeve, he rode a cloud of pure auspiciousness and good fortune.

Alone, I embarked on my journey north back to Xikunlun.