Xuan Du had just arrived at Kunlun when he encountered the South Pole Immortal, who was returning from an outing!
"Greetings, Eldest Senior Brother. I didn't expect you to be here at Kunlun Mountain. Are you looking for our teacher?" the South Pole Immortal immediately said! Although the South Pole Immortal was the earliest disciple under Yuanshi and had the highest cultivation, Xuan Du was Laozi's first disciple, his personal disciple. Thus, Xuan Du was considered the Eldest Senior Brother among the Three Teachings. Therefore, the South Pole Immortal addressed Xuan Du as Eldest Senior Brother.
Xuan Du nodded and smiled, "Junior Brother Nan Ji, your cultivation has become even more profound. I have indeed come to Kunlun this time to see our Second Martial Uncle!"
The South Pole Immortal replied, "Eldest Senior Brother is too kind. My cultivation is only at this level!"
After exchanging pleasantries, the South Pole Immortal led Xuan Du into Kunlun Mountain.
Along the way, they met some third-generation disciples who all greeted them.
When they encountered an elder, the South Pole Immortal said, "Zi Ya, come here. This is Eldest Senior Brother, Grand Master Xuan Du, from Master's senior brother's lineage!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zi Ya hurried over and bowed to Xuan Du.
The South Pole Immortal introduced him, "This is Jiang Zi Ya, a registered disciple accepted by our Master a few years ago!"
Xuan Du nodded. He knew that Yuanshi Tian Zun had accepted some registered disciples, and many of them were destined for the Investiture of the Gods.
Looking at Jiang Zi Ya, it was clear that his immortal path was difficult to achieve; his aptitude was likely average.
Soon, they arrived at the Jade Void Palace. The South Pole Immortal said, "Eldest Senior Brother, you go in first. I'll wait outside."
Xuan Du nodded and stepped inside.
In the main hall of the Jade Void Palace, on a cloud bed, an elder sat with his eyes closed, his spirit wandering beyond the material world.
When Xuan Du entered, he finally opened his eyes and smiled, "Xuan Du, you haven't visited your martial uncle's place in a long time. Are you here on a mission from your elder brother?"
Xuan Du quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Second Martial Uncle. May your longevity be boundless! I have come this time because my teacher instructed me to inform you that Empress Nuwa has already formed an alliance with the West!"
Yuanshi raised his eyebrows, very surprised. He had just learned that Nuwa had thrown a red embroidered ball at the Western spiritual mountain not long ago, and now she had formed an alliance with the West? That was too fast! That woman was simply too unprincipled!
Yuanshi pinched his fingers to calculate, but he couldn't figure anything out. He said, "I understand! Is there anything else?"
Xuan Du quickly shook his head. His teacher had only asked him to relay the message.
Yuanshi nodded and said, "My disciples are not on the mountain now, so I won't keep you. I assume you still need to go to our Third Brother's place?"
Xuan Du smiled and nodded, then withdrew. The South Pole Immortal had been waiting for a long time outside.
Seeing Xuan Du emerge, he said, "Eldest Senior Brother, I will go report to Master first!"
Xuan Du hummed and left Kunlun Mountain on his own, heading towards the East Sea.
However, on the way, Xuan Du encountered an elder dressed in a red daoist robe, with a face resembling a child. Seeing Xuan Du, he smiled and said, "It's Xuan Du, why are you in such a hurry?"
Xuan Du looked at the newcomer, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Old Ancestor Hong Yun. I am on my way to see our Third Martial Uncle, hence my haste!"
The person was indeed Old Ancestor Hong Yun. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "Coincidentally, I was also going to find Daoist Tong Tian. Shall we go together?"
Xuan Du had no objections!
Along the way, Hong Yun took out a Ginseng Fruit and said, "Have some!"
Hong Yun was generally unpretentious, known as a good old man in the Primordial Era, and had a good relationship with the Three Pure Ones. Now that he met Xuan Du, he handed one of the Ginseng Fruits he had obtained from Zhen Yuan Zi to Xuan Du.
Xuan Du felt a bit embarrassed. After all, he had only eaten this fruit once before, during the last Ginseng Fruit Convention held by Immortal Zhen Yuan Zi, where he had accompanied the Three Pure Ones and managed to snag one.
"Take it, don't be shy! It's fine!" Hong Yun laughed heartily and placed the Ginseng Fruit into Xuan Du's hand. He then took out another one and took a bite, saying, "Zhen Yuan Zi's Ginseng Fruits are truly delicious. Unfortunately, only thirty-three are produced every ten thousand years, which is too few!"
Xuan Du was speechless. This was a treasure that could grant a life of over forty thousand years by eating just one. For a heavenly treasure, ten thousand years was a normal cycle, wasn't it?
However, since Old Ancestor Hong Yun insisted on giving him one, he accepted it without further hesitation.
With two bites, the Ginseng Fruit was gone.
Hong Yun laughed and said, "It's all gone. Zhen Yuan Zi is too stingy; he only gave me two this time!"
Xuan Du gave an awkward smile. This was a difficult statement to respond to, as he was a junior and could not criticize an elder.
Gradually, they arrived at the East Sea. However, Xuan Du was flying too slowly. Finally, Old Ancestor Hong Yun couldn't stand it any longer. He grabbed Xuan Du and they sped like lightning, quickly arriving above Golden Ao Island.
"Daoist Tong Tian, I'm here! Open the door quickly!" Hong Yun shouted.
Indeed, they were neighbors with a close relationship. Hong Yun would often visit, and Tong Tian never put on airs as a Sage with Hong Yun, so their relationship was very strong.
"Hey, you scoundrel, just come in if you want to! Do I need to personally escort you?" Tong Tian's voice came from within. Hong Yun laughed heartily and pulled Xuan Du down.
inside the Biyou Palace, Xuan Du saw the Sect Leader Tong Tian and quickly said, "Greetings, Third Martial Uncle. May your longevity be boundless!"
Tong Tian nodded and smiled, "Xuan Du, are you here on behalf of your elder brother with some instructions?"
Xuan Du nodded and, without avoiding Old Ancestor Hong Yun, said, "My teacher said that Empress Nuwa has already formed an alliance with the West!"
Before Tong Tian could express his surprise, Old Ancestor Hong Yun exclaimed, "Impossible! Didn't Nuwa just attack the West a few days ago? How could they have formed an alliance so quickly!"
Tong Tian smiled and said, "What's so strange about that? These Sages of the Primordial Era are displeased with us Three Pure Ones, so they've formed an alliance. It doesn't matter!"
Hong Yun nodded. That's right, the Three Pure Ones were too powerful, so powerful that these Sages had no sense of presence and naturally formed alliances.
Then Tong Tian said, "I understand. It just so happens that Kong Xuan and the others are here. Go and converse with them!"
Xuan Du immediately bowed and took his leave, going to find Kong Xuan and the others.
Outside the Biyou Palace, as soon as Xuan Du emerged, Kong Xuan flew over, smiling and saying, "Eldest Senior Brother, long time no see! Come, let's go to my place for a drink!" He pulled Xuan Du away without waiting for a response.
Duo Bao, who had just arrived, saw this scene and could only sigh helplessly before returning to his cultivation.
Kong Xuan was currently considered the foremost figure among the Three Teachings, his cultivation having reached the early stage of Quasi-Sage. Not only did he possess the Purple Lightning Hammer bestowed by Tong Tian, but he also had the innate divine ability of the Five-Colored Divine Light, which could brush away anything. His combat power was formidable. Even many older powerful cultivators would likely be defeated if they encountered Kong Xuan. This was the power of Kong Xuan!