It seemed that he caught her attention, Golden Spirit turned her head to look this way, her expression cold and indifferent, her gaze as piercing as the Extreme North Icefield descending upon them.
To ordinary people, such a gaze might immediately make them feel as if they had fallen into an ice pit, but Yu Yuan had long been accustomed to it, merely smiling at her before casually turning his head back.
Golden Spirit slightly frowned, her expression somewhat surprised.
"What's wrong, Junior Sister?"
The plump young man beside her noticed her abnormal behavior, and asked with some curiosity.
"That person..." Out of respect for Duobao Taoist, who had looked after her like an elder brother over the years, Golden Spirit did not hide it, but considering Jiutian Xuan Nu was nearby, she switched to Primordial Spirit Transmission and said, "His smile feels familiar... I think I've seen him somewhere before."
"Weren't you transformed and sent to Kunlun by Red Cloud Ancestor right after that? You haven't left much since then?" Duobao Taoist looked towards the departing Yu Yuan, curiosity flashing in his eyes, "Could he be the lifesaver you've mentioned before?"
Golden Spirit shook her head and firmly transmitted, "The one who saved my life was a Great Witch, it can't be him... I've never seen this person before, I must be mistaken."
Duobao Taoist nodded slightly, not saying anything further.
Although his junior sister was young, she was always very decisive.
If she said no, then it must not be.
...
"Supreme God Fu Xi, Daoist Xuan Yangzi, please follow me."
Although the respect from the azure bird was mainly directed at Supreme God Fu Xi, Yu Yuan also benefited from it.
Led by the azure bird, they rode the clouds and toured the splendid scenery of West Kunlun's Immortal Realm, eventually arriving at a vast Immortal Island.
The island was shrouded in auspicious and mystical air, the Yao Platform was colorful, and the treasure pavilions were filled with mist.
From that vast series of palaces, the sound of strings and woodwinds and melodious and moving songs could occasionally be heard.
Yu Yuan followed behind Great God Fu Xi, moving unimpeded and following the azure bird towards the palace.
"Supreme God Fu Xi has arrived!"
As the Spiritual Official announced their arrival, Great God Fu Xi, accompanied by Yu Yuan, entered the gathering, immediately prompting many Heavenly Gods to rise and meet them, each approaching with a beaming smile.
"So Supreme God Fu Xi has arrived."
"It's been half a Yuanhui since we last saw you, the grandeur of the Supreme God remains unchanged!"
"I wonder if the Supreme God still remembers this little immortal?"
...
Watching the crowd of smiling faces surge up, there was a slight unnaturalness on Fu Xi's face, but it soon disappeared without a trace, smiling as he nodded in greeting to the Heavenly Gods.
Yu Yuan noticed that he was not very comfortable with this sort of occasion.
However, being a mighty Quasi-Saint, he wasn't about to show any weakness on the spot.
While Fu Xi was exchanging pleasantries, Yu Yuan scanned around, noticing that the venue was divided into an inner and outer area.
Outside were some lesser Heavenly Gods and Divine Beings with lower Dao Xing, and inside were Quasi-Saints, Daluo Golden Immortals, and some guests of prestigious status, etc.
Thanks to Great God Fu Xi, Yu Yuan was not relegated to sit on the outskirts, but followed him straight to the center of the venue.
Here, Yu Yuan immediately saw Golden Spirit, Duobao, and his long-thought-of Red Cloud Ancestor.
At that moment, Red Cloud Ancestor was seated on a cloud bed, deeply engrossed in conversation with a middle-aged man dressed in a blue brocade robe, handsome and upright, who seemed to be very familiar with him.
Could this person be Zhen Yuanzi?
A chill went through Yu Yuan's heart, flashing this question in his mind.
I've been careless!
Focused on gathering information from Fu Xi, he hadn't considered the possibility that if Zhen Yuanzi were also to come to West Kunlun, wouldn't his cover be blown?
Fortunately, his worries did not materialize.
As Fu Xi arrived, everyone present stood up to greet him.
Fu Xi greeted each in return.
Yu Yuan did not hear Zhen Yuanzi's name among them, but he learned the identity of the middle-aged man next to Red Cloud Ancestor—Dongmu Gong, also known as East King.
He too was a Primordial Divine Being, reportedly an Innate Yang Qi from the Creation of Heaven and Earth, transformed after being nourished by the Spiritual Essence of Innate Jiamu Wood.
He had also attended lectures at Zixiao Palace, and was personally appointed by Taoist Ancestor as the first among Primordial male immortals, while The Queen Mother of the West was appointed as the first among Primordial female immortals, jointly governing Xuanmen Immortal Path and managing Yin Yang.
In name, aside from Taoist Ancestor, they were the respectable heads of the Xuanmen Immortal Path today.
Even The Three Pure Ones, who were direct disciples of Taoist Ancestor, had to step back.
Of course, they were merely nominally heads of the immortals.
In this Ancient Era, where Golden Immortals were as common as dogs and Daluo were everywhere, might was the truth and a nominal title was nothing but fleeting clouds.
Most people, including themselves, didn't take this title to heart.
In fact, those with discerning eyes could see that this was Taoist Ancestor showing dissatisfaction with the ever-expanding ambitions of the Demon Court, which is why he formally recognized them as the nominal heads of the immortals.
This was a warning.
Be sincere in handling your own duties; Primordial is not something you can rule just because you wish to.
While contemplating, Fu Xi and several potentates had finished their greetings and led Yu Yuan forward, looking at Red Cloud Ancestor and said, "Daoist Red Cloud, this young friend, Xuan Yangzi, is a disciple of Zhen Yuanzi. I met him along the way and brought him here."
Red Cloud Ancestor glanced at Yu Yuan and said with slight surprise, "You are the new disciple taken by brother Zhen Yuanzi, I haven't seen you before."
Yu Yuan bowed respectfully and said evenly, "Uncle Master has not visited Longevity Mountain for a long time, so I have had no chance to meet him. Therefore, I took this opportunity to visit upon teachers order while traveling through Primordial."
He had spent much time researching Red Cloud Ancestor, knowing his close relationship with Zhen Yuanzi, thus addressing each other as brothers after attending a lecture together at Zixiao Palace.
Therefore, Yu Yuan specifically addressed Red Cloud Ancestor as Uncle Master, aiming to gain his trust.
With the correct address and because Yu Yuan was brought by the Grand God Fu Xi, Red Cloud Ancestor did not suspect and smiled, saying, "Your master is busy meditating on the Dao and couldn't come, your arrival is well-timed.
Go have a seat first, we'll talk after this event ends."
Yu Yuan slightly nodded, exchanged simple greetings with some distinguished guests present, and was then led by a guiding immortal maid to an empty seat.
A colorfully dressed immortal maid came over, respectfully poured him fine wine, and offered delectable dishes.
Yu Yuan sipped on Immortal Brew while enjoying the dance performance.
The Jade Liquid down his throat was refreshing, leaving a fragrant taste, cool heart-soaring, carrying a rich aromatic flavor, not intoxicating yet endlessly delightful.
The only issue was that the wine seemed to be made from some kind of Spirit Fruit, too nourishing, causing him to rapidly "lose health".
Still, watching the group of fair-skinned and beautiful immortal maidens gracefully dancing seemed better, with some maidens playing the zither and others strumming, singing some elegant melodies.
While drinking and listening, Yu Yuan kept his ears sharply tuned, listening to Red Cloud Ancestor and other potentates' conversations.
Occasional phrases like "Demon Clan Heavenly Court" and "Unifying all clans" could be heard.
This has been the most bustling topic in Primordial lately.
Yu Yuan listened intently, noting that Red Cloud Ancestor had the loudest voice, unclear whether he was intoxicated or quite dissatisfied with the Demon Court's intent to unify all clans in Primordial.
Besides him, a woman in a white dress spoke the most fiercely, unabashedly criticizing the Demon Court in this public setting.
Yu Yuan couldn't help but take another look at her, noting her sharp nose and piercing eyes, black hair tied in a high ponytail revealing rosy delicate ears, a small blue snake hanging on each earlobe, looking dashing and neat.
When Fu Xi arrived earlier, he also greeted this woman, and Yu Yuan knew her identity.
Xuan Ming, one of the Twelve Ancestor Witches.
Legend has it that her true body is a very fierce giant beast, covered in bone spurs, with a bird's body and human face, a blue snake hanging from each ear, and stepping on two blue snakes.
In this moment, she seemed to find a soulmate in Red Cloud Ancestor, jovially drinking and expanding on the topic of the Demon Court, criticizing each expert from the Demon Court one by one.
This scene somehow seemed familiar to Yu Yuan.
Upon recalling carefully, he realized this scene resembled a banquet scene from his previous life.
All were high guests in full attendance, a group of people sitting there discussing grandly, pontificating while fueled by alcohol, criticizing this and that, the discourse growing broader and boasts larger.
Except those people were bragging, whereas those before Yu Yuan were truly impressive!
Those present besides descendants of masters like Duobao and Golden Spirit representing their masters were mostly guests from Zixiao Palace.
The least among them were Daluo Golden Immortals, possibly stepping into the realm of Quasi-Saint any day.
As Red Cloud Ancestor and others were enthused in their discussion, the high-pitched voice of a Spiritual Official rang out repeatedly:
"Heavenly Court's Kunpeng Demon Master has arrived!"
"Heavenly Court's Bai Ze Demon Saint has arrived!"
"Heavenly Court's Qin Yuan Demon Saint has arrived!"
Along with the announcements, three figures quickly appeared, led by maids to the center of the venue.
Kunpeng and Bai Ze, whom Yu Yuan had seen before, had no great changes in appearance.
The former, still in a green robe, hands behind his back, bearing an arrogant demeanor; the latter in splendid clothes, holding a white folding fan, wearing a gentle smile, actively bowing and greeting the potentates present.
Of Qin Yuan Demon Saint, whom Yu Yuan hadn't seen before, he couldn't help but take another look.
She appeared child-like, only about five feet tall, with lively clear beautiful eyes, a petite and cute nose, dressed in a colorful feathered garment that was luxurious and beautiful with a dash of sassiness.
The colorful hem trailing down, slit at the knees revealing snow-white shins.
She wore no shoes, with bare feet like snow, walking in the air, a golden ring fitting around the ankle of her right foot…
"Tsk, tsk."
Yu Yuan smacked his lips.
Nice legs.
"Huh?"
As if sensing his gaze, Qin Yuan Demon Saint turned her head towards him.
Yu Yuan exchanged a glance with her, his face breaking into a simple grin.
Qin Yuan slightly pursed her lips, not looking at him again.
At that moment, Kunpeng Demon Master, scanning the likes of Red Cloud Ancestor, Xuan Ming Ancestor Witch, and others, sneered, "Why have you stopped? Weren't you all quite loud just now?"
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