Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 874 - 19: Father and Daughter Reunited, Three Immortal Treasures

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, more than a decade has passed.

During these years, Zhouyang has explored most of the Phoenix Palace, witnessing numerous wonders.

Meanwhile, as the official start of the Ten Thousand Demons Immortal Gathering draws near, guests from various places from the Demon and Human realms have gradually arrived at Phoenix Palace.

As one of the top powers among the Demon Race, the prestige of Phoenix Palace is one that many Human Race Immortal Palaces cannot ignore.

Thus, for this Ten Thousand Demons Immortal Gathering, there are over a hundred True Immortals from the Human Race invited, most of whom are under ten thousand years old.

As for the arriving True Spirits from the Demon Race, their numbers are even greater.

Counting the True Spirits like the Ape Demon and Ox Demon who accompanied Zhouyang for the feast and spectacle, there are at least six to seven hundred.

Additionally, with the True Spirits owned by Phoenix Palace itself, the number of Tier Seven beings gathered here has nearly reached a thousand!

It is only due to the immeasurable Undying Divine Tree, with its innumerable layered spaces, that can accommodate so many Tier Seven beings without any anomaly.

In any other place, even on the main peak of Chixiao Immortal Palace's mountain gate, it would not be able to support the cultivation and breathing of over a thousand Tier Seven beings.

When the true day of the Ten Thousand Demons Immortal Gathering begins, a gigantic flock of demonic birds rise from the mountain wilderness beneath the Undying Divine Tree, forming enormous phoenixes in the sky.

At the same time, clear phoenix cries echo from the top of the Undying Divine Tree, followed by colorful phoenix birds with phoenix bloodline soaring from the treetops, dancing around the tree.

For a moment, golden lotuses emerge from the ground, petals rain down from the sky, and various celestial phenomena bloom under the hands of the True Spirits in Phoenix Palace.

"What a magnificent Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix!"

Zhouyang stands atop the Undying Divine Tree, his gaze fixed on the flying phoenix birds and demonic birds, filled with amazement.

The phoenix, being the leader of birds, makes Phoenix Palace one of the two largest forces within the avian Demon Race.

Now that Phoenix Palace hosts the Ten Thousand Demons Immortal Gathering, it is natural for the avian Demon Race to lend their full support.

"The Ten Thousand Demons Immortal Gathering officially begins now, fellow Immortals are invited to join the feast within the palace!"

Suddenly, a cold and commanding female voice resounds from somewhere above the Undying Divine Tree.

Then a colorful vortex-shaped entrance appears somewhere above the Undying Divine Tree.

Upon seeing this, Zhouyang and other True Immortal True Spirits rise and fly towards the colorful vortex, diving in.

Things turn slightly dark before Zhouyang regains his consciousness and finds himself in an immense grand plaza.

The plaza is boundless, even if hundreds of True Spirits reveal their true form here, they can only occupy a corner.

The plaza is adorned with pillars of varying sizes and floating islands, with each pillar offering spirit fruits and great food freely taken.

The floating islands not only host better quality spirit fruits and delicacies but also half-demon maids with demonic and human bloodlines serving wine. Each island marks the representing force and individual names of guests.

This setup makes it easy for guests to decide where to sit upon entering.

Those Demon True Spirits without invitations sensibly find seats near random pillars.

Like Zhouyang and his kind with invitations, Human True Immortals and prestigious Demon True Spirits identify their designated floating islands and settle down.

Thanks to Zhouyang, the Ape Demon and Ox Demon are also seated on the floating islands.

In no time, all True Immortal True Spirits found suitable seats.

Until then, the main host of today's Ten Thousand Demons Immortal Gathering finally makes their appearance.

The sky suddenly echoes with phoenix cries, emitting colorful lights.

Then a massive floating island emerges in the air, hovering slightly above the other islands.

On this massive floating island, giant phoenix birds rest or stand with varied poise. Evidently, the attending phoenixes are all Tier Seven True Spirits.

Despite the multitude of phoenixes, one stands out completely unique.

It's a seven-colored celestial phoenix, over a thousand meters long, notably distinct amidst the flock.

Its noble and majestic aura makes other phoenixes mere background.

Undoubtedly, this being is a Tier Eight True Saint, equivalent to a Returning Void Stage True Monarch of the Human Race.

This Ten Thousand Demons Immortal Gathering is likely hosted by this entity.

Indeed, as the floating island appears and suspends in midair, the True Saint of the Phoenix Race sweeps their phoenix eyes over the guests below.

Soon, they speak: "I am Fuli, tasked with hosting this Ten Thousand Demons Immortal Gathering, and I welcome fellow Immortals to participate."

Upon hearing this, Zhouyang and other Tier Seven beings immediately stand and pay respects: "Greetings, Fuli True Saint!"

"Fellow Immortals may dispense with formalities."

Fuli True Saint continues swiftly, introducing the gathering's itinerary.

This Ten Thousand Demons Immortal Gathering hosted by Phoenix Palace encompasses three phases.

The first is Tea Tasting and Discussion — all attending True Immortals and True Spirits can express their insights on certain principles, even raise questions for others to clarify.

Those excelling will have a chance to receive Tier Seven Immortal Fruit, the Phoenix Blood Bodhi, from Fuli True Saint.

The second is Phoenix Presentation — Phoenix Palace juniors showcase their abilities to all True Immortals and True Spirits, with some able to deploy clones to challenge them.

Excelling juniors of Phoenix Palace gain extensive benefits thereafter.

The third is Immortal Contest — Phoenix Palace presents three highly rare Immortal Treasures as prizes, contested by True Immortals and True Spirits present, limiting candidates to under ten thousand years age.

Following Fuli True Saint's introduction of the three phases, Tea Tasting and Discussion instantly commences.

To avoid a lull or hesitation, Fuli True Saint first poses a highly open question for True Immortal True Spirits to share insights.

Upon hearing Fuli True Saint's question, Zhouyang bows his head in contemplation.

Unnoticed, from the floating island hosting the phoenixes, two hundred-meter-long seven-colored true phoenixes observe him with wide phoenix eyes, full of immense delight. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Evidently, these two seven-colored true phoenixes are Jiang Fengxian and her daughter.

As for why they recognized Zhouyang through his appearance and aura, but Zhouyang didn't recognize them.

It's naturally because they've now completely transformed into True Spirits of the Demon Race, and their aura has become entirely different from before.

"Mother, that's father, right? That must be father, isn't it?"

Jiang Yufeng shouted excitedly to her mother, Jiang Fengxian, in a tone of disbelief, unable to believe that father and daughter would meet under such circumstances.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fengxian murmured with a dazed expression: "I don't know, he looks the same, but his aura is somewhat different. The key is his cultivation is incredibly advanced; it's at the Late-Tribulation Crossing Stage!"

No wonder she couldn't believe it.

After all, even with extraordinary fortunes, she and her daughter are still at Tier Seven Lower Grade, equivalent to the Early-Tribulation Crossing Stage.

"It's normal for the aura to be somewhat different. After all, when we parted with father, he was merely at the Nascent Soul Cultivation, and was still in the Lower Realm."

"As for his cultivation being unimaginable, wasn't father's cultivation speed far beyond other cultivators before?"

As Jiang Yufeng spoke, her gaze steadied, and she suddenly said: "Whether it's him or not, a simple test will reveal the truth."

What she meant by a simple test was to transform into human form.

With a flash of spiritual light, she instantly transformed into human form and took the lead in responding to the question posed by the Fuli True Saint.

Of course, her hurried response was undoubtedly very shallow, hardly satisfying the Fuli True Saint, who was taken aback by her sudden drop in standard.

However, the matter Jiang Yufeng wanted to know was quickly answered.

As her voice attracted the attention of the True Immortals and True Spirits present.

Seeing her current appearance, Zhouyang's expression instantly changed drastically, his eyes fixed on her, filled with excitement and disbelief.

"It's really him! It's actually him!!"

Beside him, Jiang Fengxian also noticed Zhouyang's change in expression, and her gaze transformed, instantly becoming incredibly excited.

Their emotional change quickly caught the attention of Fuli True Saint.

Her eyes soon focused on them with authority, questioning, "Fengxian, Yufeng, what exactly are you two doing? What matter has caused you such abrupt excitement?"

Upon hearing this question, the excitement in Jiang Fengxian's mother and daughter's hearts paused immediately, and they quickly transmitted a plea for forgiveness: "Forgive us, Great Saint, we are simply emotional because we have seen a long-lost acquaintance, not intentionally disrupting the Immortal Assembly!"

"Seeing an acquaintance?"

A flash of color appeared in Fuli True Saint's eyes.

She was clearly aware of the origins of Jiang Fengxian and her daughter and knew that the mother and daughter rarely left the Phoenix Palace territory over the years.

So she quickly scanned over the True Immortals and True Spirits present and her gaze soon turned to Zhouyang on the Floating Immortal Island, saying: "The acquaintance you speak of, could it be that True Immortal from Chixiao Immortal Palace? Could he have come from the same Lower Realm as you?"

"I dare not deceive the Great Saint, the matter is indeed so, he is indeed the acquaintance we knew back in the Lower Realm!"

Jiang Fengxian dared not deny it, honestly admitting it, although she did not reveal Zhouyang's true identity.

Surprisingly, Fuli True Saint took interest after hearing this, immediately saying: "Since he is an acquaintance you knew in the Lower Realm, he should be less than ten thousand years old. With such cultivation at this age, it shows that both his talent and fortune are superior, and he might have a chance to refine spirit to void in the future."

"In this case, Yufeng, if you choose him as your Dao Companion, he could indeed be considered a good match!"

The mother and daughter were dumbfounded upon hearing this.

At this time, they could no longer hide anything, and quickly revealed the truth.

"Then what should we do? The news that five True Spirits of the Phoenix Race are choosing Dao Companions, and that the girl Yufeng selects only Human Race True Immortals as Dao Companion, has already spread. If we backtrack now, and miss one person, won't it cause everyone present to laugh at our Phoenix Palace, blaming us for being untrustworthy!"

Fuli True Saint frowned and revealed a look of distress.

She was presiding over this Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Assembly, and naturally, she did not want any incidents that could damage the reputation of the Phoenix Palace.

"This matter is simple, since currently which five True Spirits of the Phoenix Race are choosing Dao Companions is unknown to outsiders, as long as mother replaces the junior, choosing father as her Dao Companion, it would naturally resolve this matter perfectly!"

Jiang Yufeng's eyes turned, quickly revealing a confident solution.

Jiang Fengxian naturally had no objections to this.

And Fuli True Saint, after a brief contemplation, still nodded in agreement.

"Alright, then so be it, but such matters can only happen once, not again!"

"Thank you, Great Saint, for your accommodation! Thank you, Great Saint, for your accommodation!!"

Jiang Fengxian and her daughter's hearts greatly relaxed, busy expressing their gratitude repeatedly.

Because these exchanges were completed in a relatively short time, they did not catch the attention of anyone except Zhouyang.

Fuli True Saint soon had Jiang Yufeng revert to phoenix form and return to her place, not in a hurry to have her mother and daughter reunite with Zhouyang.

But the exchange of glances between them sent enough signals to assure Zhouyang he had recognized the right people.

His eyes, filled with excitement, looked at the mother and daughter who had transformed into True Phoenixes, completely distracted from listening to what others were saying.

This truly is "after mountains and rivers are exhausted, and the road seems impassable, there is a village with blossoms and willows brightening the path."

Zhouyang had not held out any hope of finding Jiang Fengxian and her daughter before refining spirit to void.

Yet unexpectedly, he suddenly met the ones he yearned to find in such a surprising circumstance.

The immense excitement and joy made even someone like Zhouyang, who had been an immortal for many years, unable to calm his heart for a while.

Due to his intense emotional change, even the slow-witted Ox Demon soon noticed his abnormal behavior.

Swallowing a Spirit Fruit whole, including the core, the Ox Demon looked at him with concern and asked: "Immortal Friend Zhou, what happened? Why are you suddenly so excited? Did you suddenly gain some insight into some cultivation mysteries?"

Hearing the Ox Demon's words, the Ape Demon's eyes also shifted, followed up saying: "Yes, yes, Immortal Friend Zhou, you suddenly become so excited, did you gain some substantial benefit from Fuli True Saint's words?"

With the nearby inquiry from the two demons, Zhouyang's mind finally returned a bit.

He still didn't move his gaze elsewhere, merely calmly responding to the two demons: "Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoists. Everything's fine, I'm simply emotional because I suddenly met two old acquaintances I haven't seen in a long time."

Just because of seeing acquaintances?

The two demons were both surprised by Zhouyang's response.

Then the Ox Demon opened his mouth, about to ask more detail.

However, before he could speak, the Ape Demon warned him through transmission, causing him to quickly stay silent.

In the subsequent tea symposium discussion, Zhouyang was unable to fully settle his mind and participate.

He wanted multiple times to directly transmit his voice to Jiang Fengxian and her daughter to ask clearly about the situation.

But in the end, he restrained himself.

Because he knew very well that since Jiang Fengxian and her daughter recognized him yet did not directly transmit their voice, it indicated that it was not appropriate to do so at that moment.

However, while he could restrain himself in this regard, he could not stop thinking about it in his heart.

Why have Jiang Fengxian and her daughter appeared at the Phoenix Palace?

Why have the mother and daughter transformed from humans to demons, thoroughly evolving into true spirits of the demon race?

These two questions lingered in Zhouyang's mind, haunting him ceaselessly.

He knew the true answer would only be revealed when he could speak alone with Jiang Fengxian and her daughter, learning from their own mouths.

Thus, as time passed slowly, about three months later, the tea symposium discussion finally concluded.

Though Zhouyang did not actively participate in this tea symposium, indeed three True Immortals from the Human Race and five true spirits from the Demon Race performed excellently and received rewards from Fuli True Saint of a Tier Seven Immortal Fruit [Phoenix Blood Bodhi].

As the tea symposium process concluded, the next process, the group phoenix skill demonstration, soon began.

A total of more than three hundred Tier Five and Tier Six apprentices of the Phoenix Palace were transported to the square by Fuli True Saint using great divine techniques, subsequently demonstrating their divine abilities one by one.

The saying goes, "the mouth of the eating person is short, the hands of the receiver are soft."

At this time, all the True Immortals and true spirits, having eaten and drunk the Spirit Fruits and Spirit Wines prepared by the Phoenix Palace, could not refuse to give some benefits to these Phoenix Palace apprentices.

Therefore, each True Immortal and true spirit exhibited their techniques to conjure temporary avatars to test these Phoenix Palace apprentices.

In Zhouyang's case, although he did not take any action himself, the Ape Demon pulled out three strands of hair from the back of its head, transforming them into three Tier Five Ape Demons to test three Tier Five apprentices of the Phoenix Palace.

These avatars, though casually created by the True Immortals and true spirits, often inherited some divine and immortal techniques from the True Immortals and true spirits, making their strength far beyond that of ordinary demons of the same tier.

However, these Phoenix Palace apprentices, having stood out from countless demons of the same tier, naturally possessed strength that was not comparable to ordinary demons of the same tier.

Take the Ape Demon as an example, two of the three avatars it sent out were defeated by their opponents, with only one avatar barely managing to win.

And this was not an isolated case, as many of the avatars sent by the True Immortals and true spirits also suffered defeats.

By observing these displays from the Phoenix Palace apprentices, it was evident that the strength of a Tier Seven being hailing from such a top demon-race force like the Phoenix Palace was certainly far superior to that of ordinary Tier Seven beings.

Of course, becoming an immortal or a true spirit is not solely determined by strength.

For many True Immortals and true spirits to reach their current level, fortune and chance are the critical factors.

Thus, even if these Phoenix Palace apprentices could now defeat the avatars of True Immortals and true spirits of the same tier, it does not mean they will necessarily become true spirits in the future.

Compared to the long-drawn-out tea symposium process, the group phoenix skill demonstration process was significantly shorter, lasting only seven days.

As the time for the Ten Thousand Immortals Contest approached, all the True Immortals and true spirits present were fully energized.

It can be said that the first two processes were just side dishes in the Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Assembly.

The real highlight lay in the Ten Thousand Immortals Contest process.

"In this Ten Thousand Immortals Contest, our Phoenix Palace has prepared three rare celestial treasures: [Celestial Spirit Immortal Dew], [Million-Year Holy Soul Flower], and [Nirvana Holy Pearl]. The immortals who achieve the top three positions may choose one of these treasures as their reward according to their rank."

Upon the Floating Immortal Island, Fuli True Saint, with phoenix eyes radiating majesty, gazed down at the True Immortals and true spirits below, sternly announcing the names of the three celestial treasures prepared by the Phoenix Palace for this Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Assembly.

Upon hearing her words, Zhouyang's expression instantly solidified.

"It's actually [Celestial Spirit Immortal Dew], an item rarely found to assist in resisting wind calamities!"

"And the [Million-Year Holy Soul Flower], if refined and merged into one's immortal soul and primordial spirit during the Crossing the Thunder Calamity, can increase the success rate by at least twenty percent!"

"The [Nirvana Holy Pearl] is even more remarkable. With this item, even if one fails when crossing the Three Calamities, by activating it in time, one can immediately undergo nirvana and escape the calamity unharmed, essentially gaining an additional chance to cross the Three Calamities!"

"The Phoenix Palace is truly generous beyond measure!!"

What a display of grandeur!

Zhouyang had a new definition of magnificence today.

As one of the top-tier forces among the demon race, the heritage of the Phoenix Palace indeed far surpassed that of Chixiao Immortal Palace.

Not to mention the current severely declined Chixiao Immortal Palace, even when "Chixiao Dao Ancestor" was in the True Immortal Realm, Chixiao Immortal Palace could not have been as lavish as the Phoenix Palace!

In this manner of things, Zhouyang indeed had to contend for it.

He currently lacked treasures to aid in Crossing the Thunder Calamity. If he could obtain that [Million-Year Holy Soul Flower], his confidence in crossing the Thunder Calamity would increase significantly.

As Zhouyang's fighting spirit ignited, preparing to compete, suddenly, Fuli True Saint's voice echoed in his mind.

"You, boy from Chixiao Immortal Palace, if you wish to take Fengxian and her mother away, you must at least get into the top five, or you won't be worthy of having them follow you!"

Breaking into the top five among hundreds of True Immortals and true spirits is no easy task.

Fuli True Saint's demand was astoundingly high.

However, Zhouyang didn't say much, only responding solemnly, "Junior will give it my all and not disappoint the Great Saint's expectations!"

Then, Fuli True Saint began randomly selecting contestants.

She would flick out a phoenix feather which would land in front of a True Immortal or a true spirit, prompting them to choose an opponent for combat.

The result was that whenever the phoenix feather landed in front of a True Immortal from the Human Race, they would often choose a true spirit from the Demon Race as their opponent.

Similarly, when the phoenix feather landed before a true spirit from the Demon Race, they would choose a True Immortal from the Human Race as their opponent.

It was evident that this Ten Thousand Beasts Immortal Assembly was also a stage for the Human Race True Immortals and Demon Race true spirits to compete against each other.

Despite setting a target for Zhouyang, Fuli Great Saint did not intend to deliberately make things difficult for him.

The phoenix feather floated over a dozen times without landing in front of him.

Instead, when it landed in front of a Tier Seven Middle-grade True Spirit, this True Spirit chose Zhouyang as the opponent.

"Han Yue of the Black Tortoise Race, please enlighten me, Fellow Daoist Huan Yang."

On a floating immortal island, a massive black giant turtle, thousands of feet long, gazed deeply at Zhouyang's floating immortal island, issuing a challenge in a deep voice.

A Tier Seven Middle-grade True Spirit challenges a Late-Stage Tribulation True Immortal across tiers!

As the black giant turtle spoke, all the True Immortals and True Spirits present immediately turned their gaze toward Zhouyang.

Upon hearing the black giant turtle's words, Zhouyang was initially startled, but then he calmly stood up and said, "Alright, I accept your challenge."

After speaking, he leapt off the Floating Immortal Island and headed off to the arena tens of thousands of miles away.

The black giant turtle, seeing this, quickly followed and flew to the arena.

"Let's begin."

With the order given by the referee, Fuli True Saint, Zhouyang immediately took the initiative.

He didn't care if the black giant turtle thought he was an easy target or had other reasons.

In any case, anyone blocking his path would not receive the slightest courtesy.

With a flick of his sleeve, the [Sun God Sword] shot toward the black giant turtle.

Then, with a gesture, the [Crimson Sun Dragon Spear] appeared in his hand, and he immediately charged toward the black giant turtle.

However, the black giant turtle hailed from the Black Tortoise Race, a true descendant of the Black Tortoise True Saint, and definitely no weakling.

As Zhouyang moved, it let out a sharp cry, unleashing its innate immortal technique and divine techniques, forming a pitch-black water curtain around itself for protection.

When the [Sun God Sword] fell upon that layer of pitch-black water curtain, it was surprisingly unable to tear through it immediately.

Such defense was indeed astonishing.

No wonder the black giant turtle dared to challenge Zhouyang across realms.

But as Zhouyang's figure appeared above the black giant turtle, he stabbed downward with the dragon spear.

Boom!

A burst of red-gold explosive firelight illuminated the firmament, and the pitch-black water curtain protecting the black giant turtle was finally torn apart by Zhouyang's explosive strike.

However, at that moment, the black giant turtle opened its mouth wide and spewed out a black water jet toward Zhouyang.

This water was [Black Tortoise True Water], extremely cold and sinister, capable of freezing and obliterating even the primordial spirit and immortal soul of a True Immortal.

But knowing his opponent was a Black Tortoise descendant, Zhouyang naturally was not unprepared.

He likewise opened his mouth and spewed out pure golden flame, which collided with the black water jet.

Relying on his superior cultivation, Zhouyang's [Qianyang Immortal Flame] quickly overpowered the black giant turtle's [Black Tortoise True Water].

And he did not intend to give the black giant turtle any further opportunity to strike.

"Slash!"

Zhouyang formed a sword incantation with his hand, and the [Sun God Sword] transformed into a fierce golden rainbow light, piercing towards the black giant turtle's head.

Unexpectedly, the black giant turtle seemed to have precognition abilities, and promptly offered a turtle shell immortal artifact to protect its head.

The [Sun God Sword]'s golden rainbow light landed on the turtle shell immortal artifact, shattering and sending it flying, yet it lacked the strength to further threaten the black giant turtle.

At that moment, the black giant turtle let out an angry roar, stomping its limbs, and endless black waves appeared, transforming this realm into a black marshland.

It attempted to alter the arena's Heaven and Earth laws to gain the home-field advantage.

However, in magical combat at their level, whoever resorts to such a tactic first is already at a disadvantage.

Moreover, the black giant turtle seemed to forget that Zhouyang's cultivation was one minor realm higher.

Even though it was a Black Tortoise descendant and a naturally gifted Water True Spirit, possessing high affinity and control over Water Attribute Law, it couldn't possibly compete against a Late-Tribulation Crossing True Immortal who was equally adept at law manipulation.

Of course, Zhouyang had no intention of truly competing in laws with the black giant turtle.

His choice was more violent and direct.

He activated his innate immortal technique and divine technique [Eternal Fierce Sun], instantly transforming into a golden sun.

Then, under the scorching golden firelight, the summoned black waves from the black giant turtle dissipated swiftly like morning mist in the sunlight, unable to resist.

Even the black giant turtle itself cried out in pain under the burning dominion of the golden firelight.

At that moment, the [Sun God Sword] once more transformed into a golden firelight, flying towards the black giant turtle.

But the sword ultimately failed to strike the black giant turtle's head.

Because Fuli True Saint suddenly intervened to protect the black giant turtle.

"Enough, this battle is won by Chixiao Immortal Palace's Huan Yang."

With a light sweep of his phoenix eyes over Zhouyang, Fuli True Saint solemnly announced the result of the battle.

Seeing this, Zhouyang immediately retracted his divine technique and respectfully saluted Fuli True Saint, then returned to his Floating Immortal Island.

This battle was won cleanly and decisively, and he hadn't even used his lifebound immortal artifact.

So upon returning to the Floating Immortal Island, he could sense many gazes falling upon him, filled with scrutiny and vigilance.

Those True Immortals and True Spirits aspiring to claim the top three had already regarded him as a formidable competitor.

And having witnessed the recent battle firsthand, the ape demon and ox demon were filled with pervasive awe towards Zhouyang upon his return.

The ape demon immediately praised, "Fellow Daoist Zhou indeed possesses extraordinary divine techniques. To defeat a True Spirit of the Black Tortoise Race so easily—is worthy of being a guest invited by the Phoenix Palace!"

The ox demon nodded repeatedly, "Exactly, exactly. If old ox could have half as much skill as Fellow Daoist Zhou, no one would dare to scold me as a stupid ox anymore!"

"You two immortal friends overpraise me. I'm just taking advantage of my cultivation. When you both attain the same cultivation as mine, your skills surely will match mine."

Zhouyang calmly responded to the two demons, while his attention was on Jiang Fengxian and her daughter.

Soon enough, he saw the mother and daughter looking at him, filled with surprise and delight, clearly astonished and pleased with his displayed prowess.

Seeing this, he smiled and nodded toward the mother and daughter.

"Mother, see? Father is no less capable than anyone. When we return to the Human Race Immortal Realm with him, he will surely protect us from being coveted by outsiders!"

Jiang Yufeng excitedly exchanged gazes with Zhouyang while eagerly praising her father to her mother Jiang Fengxian.

Though Jiang Fengxian did not verbally respond, her expression showed obvious satisfaction.