Rebirth of Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods

However, after careful thought, it is understandable. After all, this Parasol Wood can truly awaken the Phoenix Clan bloodline. Kong Xuan's return to the Phoenix Clan is only natural.

Although with Kong Xuan's strength, even if the Phoenix Clan bloodline were genuinely awakened, it might not necessarily enhance his power significantly, but at least the Nirvana Divine Power could be unleashed, which would count as an added means of survival.

"You think you're qualified to argue sentiment with me? Having the Parasol Wood in your hands is completely wasted. Keeping watch over a treasure mountain and still losing it—what a bunch of useless fools!"

Kong Xuan's gaze was loftily arrogant, paying no heed to the Great Elder at all.

Although the Great Elder's strength wasn't weak, it was clear that in Kong Xuan's eyes, she was not at his level at all.

"Insolent brat! This is the Phoenix Clan Territory!"

The Great Elder's beard and hair bristled with rage as she glared at Kong Xuan.

"Of course, I know this is the Phoenix Clan Territory. And so what? How unbearably noisy you are!"

Kong Xuan let out a cold snort, and a beam of divine light shot from his hand straight at the Great Elder.

Though it was merely a casual strike, its momentum was no less imposing than the Great Elder's full-power attack moments ago.

The fire element cultivators invited by the Phoenix Clan were now silent as cold cicadas, daring not to utter a single sound.

This Daoist named Kong Xuan was absolutely terrifying, unlike Li Mingzhu, who similarly disregarded the Phoenix Clan but had the strength to justify such disdain!

Did they not see the Great Elder of the Phoenix Clan being forced into a tizzy by this Daoist? Meanwhile, Li Mingzhu was leisurely watching the spectacle; after all, this was the Phoenix Clan's internal affair and had nothing to do with him!

Though he knew of the Phoenix Clan's identity, it was clear he wasn't about to tell the Great Elder. For one, Kong Xuan hadn't said anything—why meddle unnecessarily and risk earning Kong Xuan's ire?

Secondly, even if Kong Xuan didn't mind, Li Mingzhu wouldn't say it either. Who could tolerate the Phoenix Clan's terrible attitude?

"A bit of ability, but that's all there is to it!"

Kong Xuan sent out another beam of divine light, this time multicolored. Like a prison, the divine light instantly subdued the Great Elder!

Terrifying!

The word "terrifying" was all anyone's mind could conjure. That was a late-stage Quasi-Saint master being subdued so effortlessly. Just who in all the realms was this Kong Xuan?

Rumor had it Li Mingzhu addressed him as "Senior Uncle." But among the Jie Sect's direct disciples, there was no record of such a figure!

As the subdued Great Elder processed this shocking realization, she seemed to figure out Kong Xuan's identity. It was the Five-Colored Divine Light!

"Youn…g… Clan… Leader…"

The Great Elder muttered with a vacant expression, but no one heard her voice.

After subduing the Great Elder, Kong Xuan showed no intention of stopping and continued walking toward the Parasol Wood. It seemed he truly intended to take the divine tree.

"Stop right there!"

A well-dressed man adorned with a golden crown entered, leading numerous members of the Phoenix Clan.

But Kong Xuan paid them no heed, kept moving forward, and with a wave of his hand, sent the Five-Colored Divine Light surging forth. In an instant, the Parasol Divine Wood was taken away!

Before the countless cultivators of the Primordial World, before the Phoenix Clan Leader, the Great Elder, and countless other clan members, Kong Xuan blatantly claimed the Phoenix Clan's Parasol Divine Wood!

What audacity!

What majesty!

Even Li Mingzhu, who knew Kong Xuan's true identity, could not help but marvel. Kong Xuan was indeed fierce—no wonder, during the Divine Enthronement, he dared to confront Zhunti, a Saint, despite knowing his identity!

What an arrogant peacock!

"Who are you?" Kong Xuan fixed his gaze on the Phoenix Clan Leader who had arrived, casually asking.

"I am the Phoenix Clan Leader, Feng Xiao!"

The Phoenix Clan Leader replied solemnly, clearly cautious of Kong Xuan's formidable power.

"In consideration of Feng Ancestor, if you leave now, I will not trouble you," Kong Xuan said indifferently, his tone softening slightly upon sensing Feng Xiao's bloodline aura.

This was a direct descendant of Feng Ancestor, possibly one of the progeny Kong Xuan had never met and who had already perished on the battlefield.

Thus, Kong Xuan had no intention of making things too difficult for Feng Xiao, but if Feng Xiao failed to comply, he'd bear the consequences.

In Kong Xuan's view, his words were already generous. Yet to the ears of the Phoenix Clan, it was another matter entirely.

This was their Phoenix Clan's territory, and this man not only seized their divine tree but also declared that as long as they left, he wouldn't pursue them further?

Was there any existence in the world more unreasonable than this?

"Fellow Daoist, everything can be negotiated. As long as you return the Parasol Wood, any condition can be discussed!"

Feng Xiao forced a smile, though his heart burned with a desire to kill this Daoist.

"I said to retreat, and then all will be well. Otherwise, don't blame me!"

Kong Xuan let out a cold snort and sent another surge of Five-Colored Divine Light toward Feng Xiao, its invincibility manifest once more!

"You truly think my Phoenix Clan is so easily bullied?"

Feng Xiao refused to back down, swinging out a spear to block Kong Xuan's Five-Colored Divine Light.

The Five-Colored Divine Light swept over, and the Phoenix Clan's only remaining Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Breaker Spear, was taken just like that.

"Do not act rashly; he is your younger uncle!"

Seeing the Breaker Spear taken and Feng Xiao about to retaliate further, the recently subdued Great Elder broke free and ran up to Feng Xiao, hastily saying.

"Younger uncle?"

Feng Xiao was incredulous. Wasn't his father's generation supposed to have perished entirely? How could there still be a younger uncle?

Moreover, he hadn't felt any Phoenix Clan bloodline within this Daoist!

"Yes! He is your younger uncle. After Feng Ancestor fought Luo Hou, she fled to a blessed land while grievously wounded and bore two sons there. One inherited the Five-Colored Divine Light, representing Innate Five Elements Qi, and the other inherited the Yin Yang Divine Light, representing Innate Yin Yang Qi. Am I correct?"

The Great Elder fixed her gaze on Kong Xuan, fearful of his denial.

"What of it? And what if not? I've come solely for the Parasol Wood!"

Though Kong Xuan remained his usual proud self, his gaze softened slightly. After all, they were of the same clan, bound by bloodline.

"This Phoenix Clan was yours to begin with. If you wish to take it, take it. None will stop you, nor could they. But the Parasol Wood is on the verge of withering; if it cannot be saved, even taking it would serve no purpose,"

The Great Elder sighed. Feng Xiao wanted to say more, but the Great Elder stopped him.

"No need for your concern. Since I've come for this Parasol Wood, I naturally have the means to save it,"

Kong Xuan replied coldly. Even after their familial connection had been revealed, his disdain for the Phoenix Clan remained unchanged.

To him, the Phoenix Clan was a group of worthless failures who managed to render the Parasol Wood useless!

"I merely meant that your descendant, Li Mingzhu, seems to know a way to revive the Parasol Wood!"

The Great Elder reminded him. Being Feng Ancestor's direct offspring, Kong Xuan's relation to the Phoenix Clan couldn't be denied despite his reluctance to acknowledge it. The Great Elder still regarded him as the Young Clan Leader!

"Is this true?"

Kong Xuan muttered softly to himself and, in the next instant, took Li Mingzhu and Luo Xuan with him, leaving the Phoenix Clan!

"Great Elder, we're just letting him leave like that?"

Feng Xiao asked resentfully, unwilling to accept the loss of the Parasol Wood.

"What else could we do? He is the Young Clan Leader!"

The Great Elder scoffed and disappeared as she finished speaking!