"Calm your mind, focus your spirit, and circulate your innate Divine Ability."
Han Xuanji's voice sounded calm.
As the Nine Nether Devouring Phoenix, Little Red possessed many innate talents, but the most crucial were the two talents of "Devouring" and "Nirvana."
"Today, I shall help you burn away your old body and reshape your true self."
Han Xuanji lightly flicked his fingertip, and that faint light instantly entered Little Red's mouth.
"Screech!"
Little Red immediately let out a long, joyful cry.
It felt a sense of joy emanating from the deepest part of its Bloodline, experiencing the long-lost pleasure of devouring.
Han Xuanji quietly observed the changes within Little Red's body, realizing he had underestimated its tolerance.
Since it was a powerful creature born from the Dao of Devouring, it could completely withstand this amount of power.
Without him needing to intentionally intervene, Little Red perfectly absorbed the power of the demon god origin.
Before long, flames erupted from Little Red's body—the Nine Nether Nirvana Divine Fire originating from its Bloodline—enveloping its entire form, making it look like a fiery red cocoon.
Seeing this, Han Xuanji directly moved it outside the Quiet Room and placed it next to the divine spring of creation.
Given enough time, Little Red should be able to recover most of its injuries. Although its strength might not return to its Peak, it would at least be much stronger than it was now, with the potential to return to the Celestial Golden Immortal level.
After properly settling Little Red, Han Xuanji returned to the Quiet Room and allowed Jiang Hao and Nangong Wenjian, who had been waiting outside for a long time, to enter.
"Disciple Jiang Hao (Nangong Wenjian) pays respects to Master!"
Without hesitation, the two stepped forward several paces and bowed respectfully.
Han Xuanji's gaze fell upon his two Disciples, who had been training outside for hundreds of years, and he nodded slightly.
"Rise."
His voice was calm, yet it was like the Voice of the Great Dao, penetrating deep into their Divine Souls.
"Your return this time temporarily settles your Karma. It is now time for you to focus on cultivation, settle your Foundation, and strive for higher Realms."
Han Xuanji's gaze seemed to penetrate the palace hall, looking toward the boundless Dao.
"A Great Calamity is about to descend upon the entire Immortal Realm. This is a tribulation, but also the beginning of the Era of Great Strife."
His words were light, yet they filled Jiang Hao and Nangong Wenjian with awe.
They understood that what their Master said was not baseless; the future would no longer be peaceful.
"Go."
Han Xuanji's fingertip flickered lightly, almost imperceptibly, twice.
Two points of light, containing infinite Dao rhythm and pure spiritual energy, sank into the space between Jiang Hao's and Nangong Wenjian's eyebrows.
"This is a thread of insight I gained while comprehending the Great Dao. It can help you solidify your Foundation and clarify the path ahead. I hope you live up to your Dao Heart and quickly attain the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm."
"Disciples respectfully thank Master for the bestowal!"
Feeling the gift within their Sea of Consciousness, the two were deeply moved and bowed solemnly once more.
It was none other than the Xuantian Chaos Primordial Scripture created by Han Xuanji. This was a Legacy of the Celestial Golden Immortal Realm, which also included some of Han Xuanji's cultivation insights.
For the two of them, this was enough to Cultivate for a very long time.
At the very least, reaching the Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal Realm would pose no problem.
Jiang Hao and Nangong Wenjian exited the Quiet Room. They did not immediately return to their Immortal Cave to Cultivate but instead exchanged glances simultaneously.
"The gift Master bestowed... is truly astonishing."
Jiang Hao spoke first, his voice filled with disbelief.
"Xuantian Chaos Primordial Scripture..."
Nangong Wenjian murmured, as if tasting the weight of the name.
"It seems to be a Cultivation Technique created by Master, pointing directly to the three thousand great daos. No wonder Master often says that the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm is just the beginning, and without reaching the Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal Realm, one is ultimately just an ant."
Both were peerless Prodigies with extraordinary Comprehension Ability. Even with just a preliminary exposure to this profound Legacy, they knew its preciousness.
The Lingxu Heavenly Palace only possesses Grand Unity Legacy, not a Legacy this astonishing.
Master's Dao likely far surpasses their imagination... The Demon Domain.
The Myriad Demon Hall.
Nine Lives Emperor Lord looked sullen. Several figures were gathered in the hall, and the Demon Master was among them.
"What is going on? Where did the Nine Heavens Demon go?"
"And why is that Human Emperor Lu Fan completely unharmed?"
"What about the Human Race's Number One Prodigy, Yun Wuji?"
Nine Lives Emperor Lord cursed repeatedly. Hearing this, the Demon Master's expression was equally gloomy, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.
The Four Heavenly Demons had their eyes closed, acting as if they saw nothing and heard nothing.
"Demon Master, tell me what you have accomplished these past years?"
Nine Lives Emperor Lord said flatly.
The Demon Master stood up, his wide black robe billowing without wind. His voice was steady, carrying a hint of appropriate helplessness:
"Emperor Lord, please calm your anger. Nine Heavens Demon Lord was investigating intelligence on the Lingxu Heavenly Palace, but unexpectedly, all contact was lost. I suspect he either betrayed the Demon Ancestor Lord or has been suppressed by someone and is unable to return."
He first attributed the Nine Heavens Demon's disappearance to an accident, both shifting some of the direct responsibility and subtly pointing the finger at the Nine Heavens Demon himself.
After all, everyone knew that the Nine Heavens Demon possessed powerful Divine Abilities and strange talents. Few in the Immortal Realm could easily suppress him.
"As for the Human Emperor..."
The Demon Master slightly changed the subject, his tone deepening.
"The opponent has the Nine Nether Devouring Phoenix protecting his Dao. Your Lordship is also aware of the Nine Nether Devouring Phoenix's ferocious reputation..."
The Nine Nether Devouring Phoenix was a terrifying existence that shook the Primordial Era, once achieving the feat of devouring the Reincarnation of the Immortal Realm. Its strength was unfathomable, and the Demon Race was not foolish; naturally, they would not seek to confront such an existence.
"The Nine Nether Devouring Phoenix..."
Nine Lives Emperor Lord let out a cold snort, his gaze sweeping over those below like lightning.
He knew there were inaccuracies in the Demon Master's words and a suspicion of shirking responsibility, but now was not the time to delve into internal strife.
The continuous appearance of Anomalies indeed required attention.
Furthermore, the Demon Master had some capability and had arranged many matters appropriately.
"As for Yun Wuji, he carries an Exotic Treasure, and the heavenly secrets around him are chaotic. This should be the work of a certain Mighty Figure in the Immortal Realm."
The Demon Master answered fluently, without any hesitation.
Clearly, he had also done a lot of work.
However, he was willing but powerless.
Nine Lives Emperor Lord suppressed his anger and asked:
"Who do you think is most likely the 'Anomaly' mentioned by the Demon Ancestor Lord?"
The Demon Master's expression did not change; he merely bowed slightly:
"This subordinate believes that the existence behind the Lingxu Heavenly Palace might be that Anomaly."
"Oh?"
Seeing the Demon Master answer so quickly, Nine Lives Emperor Lord was somewhat surprised:
"Why?"
"Based on this subordinate's observation, Lu Fan, Jiang Hao, Nangong Wenjian, and the others all originate from the Lingxu Heavenly Palace. Even an existence like the Nine Nether Devouring Phoenix was sent to protect the Human Emperor. One can imagine the grand scheme of the existence behind them."
"I dare to guess that even if this person is not the Anomaly, they intend to create an Anomaly and manipulate this Epochal Calamity."
The Demon Master said in a deep voice.
He felt fortunate that Nine Lives Emperor Lord did not delve too deeply, and at the same time, he spoke boldly.
Anyway, no one knew which divine being the Demon Race's Anomaly referred to—whether it was a mighty expert or a young Prodigy.
If he didn't give an answer soon, he felt he would probably be finished.
Nine Lives Emperor Lord did not immediately state his position after hearing the Demon Master's analysis.
"Manipulating the Epochal Calamity... creating an Anomaly..."
Nine Lives Emperor Lord slowly repeated these two phrases. His voice betrayed no emotion, yet it carried an added chill.
"What arrogance, what a grand scheme. Are they treating us as mere pawns?"
"Regardless of whether the opponent is the Anomaly, we certainly cannot allow this to continue."
"Great Heavenly Demon, it is time for you to act."