Xu Chuan and Feng Sheng both made martial dao oaths, guaranteeing neither party would go back on their word.
The matter was concluded.
Once Xu Chuan cultivated to the Half-Emperor realm, he would gain complete control of the Undying Volcano!
At that time, no one would dare covet the Phoenix Seal in his possession!
After dealing with this matter, Feng Sheng issued orders for a grand farewell banquet to be held for Xu Chuan, seeing them off.
The purpose of coming to the Undying Volcano had been achieved, and Xu Chuan had no intention of lingering.
After the banquet, he resumed his journey.
However, he was no longer alone.
By his side was Su Miaoyin.
And following behind them was Feng Qingyang.
"You really don't plan to stay here for a while longer?"
Xu Chuan turned his head to ask the beautiful woman beside him.
Given Su Miaoyin's talent and physique, she could thrive at the Undying Volcano. Returning to the Eastern Domain with him was clearly not a wise decision!
"No need. My purpose here has been achieved, even exceeding original expectations. It's time to go back!"
Su Miaoyin shook her head softly.
However, this was only one of the reasons. The most important reason she did not voice was that she wanted to spend more time by Xu Chuan's side!
After this journey ended, who knew how long it would be before she saw Xu Chuan again.
For once she returned to the Jade Pool Holy Land, she would enter seclusion to break through to higher realms.
And Xu Chuan would continue to pursue his own martial dao path!
Therefore, she cherished this time spent with Xu Chuan immensely!
"Alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't try to persuade you!"
Xu Chuan said, shaking his head.
Immediately, Xu Chuan summoned his magnificent carriage.
Next, they would traverse the border between the Southern and Eastern Domains, then cross the vast Hundred Thousand Mountains, and finally enter the Eastern Domain!
This journey was considered the final leg of Xu Chuan's current expedition.
It was time to enjoy himself!
Furthermore, he had one more thing to accomplish this time!
That was to annihilate the entire Beast God Clan!
To let the other ancient clans hidden within the Hundred Thousand Mountains understand a truth: not everyone could bully a Quasi-Saint Son of the Taiyi Holy Land!
If they dared to attack him, they would pay a terrible price!
No matter who it was!
No matter how strong they were!
Xu Chuan would retaliate against them one by one!
Now, it would begin with this Beast God Clan!
"Qingyang, you drive!"
Xu Chuan said to Feng Qingyang behind him.
"Yes, Young Master!"
Feng Qingyang respectfully agreed, then took his place at the front of the carriage, controlling the direction of the demon tiger.
Feng Qingyang felt no displeasure at being ordered around like a servant by Xu Chuan, a proud young master of the Phoenix Clan.
He even felt honored!
He had already completely refined the seed of the Sun True Fire that Xu Chuan had given him.
Now, he not only controlled the Nirvana True Flame but also the Sun True Fire.
With both combined, his strength had surged once more!
Coupled with the powerful legacies bestowed upon him by his ancestor before leaving the Undying Volcano, it could be said that Feng Qingyang was now among the top tier of the younger generation in the entire Southern Domain!
"Young Master, where are we going?"
Feng Qingyang asked.
There was even a hint of excitement in his voice.
This was understandable. After all, he hadn't even been to many places in the Southern Domain since his birth, let alone the Eastern Domain, which was far away!
All his life, he had either been receiving his ancestor's teachings or cultivating alone, never experiencing the wonders of the outside world!
The Undying Volcano had protected him too well!
But there was no helping it.
Among the younger generation of the entire Undying Volcano, only Feng Qingyang possessed exceptional talent.
If anything were to happen to him, the Undying Volcano would truly face a succession crisis!
As for why Feng Sheng was willing to let him out this time, it was twofold. Firstly, Xu Chuan was powerful and trustworthy, ensuring Feng Qingyang's safety. Secondly, with the Phoenix Seal now in Xu Chuan's hands, the Undying Volcano had a new controller, meaning Feng Qingyang was no longer solely responsible for carrying the banner. Thus, it was time for him to see the world!
A frog in a well could only ever see its limited sky. Only by stepping out of one's comfort zone could one witness a more vast world!
And following Xu Chuan was undoubtedly the most correct choice.
Feng Sheng had no doubt about his judgment.
Not long from now, the name Xu Chuan would resound throughout the Xuan Tian Continent!
And as his follower, Feng Qingyang's status would also rise accordingly!
"Here, follow its guidance!"
Xu Chuan handed Feng Qingyang a southern-pointing compass.
This compass was found on Wang Teng, the young master of the Beast God Clan whom Xu Chuan had previously killed.
Only by following this compass could they locate the hidden stronghold of the Beast God Clan.
Otherwise, in such a vast expanse as the Hundred Thousand Mountains, Xu Chuan and the others would have no idea when they would find the Beast God Clan hidden within!
"Young Master, please hold on tight!"
Upon receiving the compass and confirming the direction, Feng Qingyang announced.
Then, he controlled the demon tiger and soared into the sky.
Under the watchful eyes of Feng Sheng and the assembled elders, they vanished into the heavens.
"Patriarch, are you truly alright with the Young Master accompanying Young Quasi-Saint Xu?"
An elder aligned with Feng Sheng's faction voiced his concern to Feng Sheng.
"Trust Qingyang, and trust Xu Chuan!"
"On this journey, they will forge a new path!"
"We only need to watch!"
Feng Sheng replied calmly.
He then turned away from the onlookers and returned to his secluded cultivation.
The era of great contention had arrived, and he needed to prepare himself early!
He must not let the Undying Volcano decline under his leadership!
As for what would happen after Xu Chuan took over, that was no longer his concern.
...
The three of them, Xu Chuan, Su Miaoyin, and Feng Qingyang, flew for three full days, finally crossing the border between the two domains and entering the Eastern Domain.
Upon arriving, Xu Chuan felt the very spiritual energy of heaven and earth was familiar!
It was like a traveler returning home.
In reality, Xu Chuan had only been away from the Eastern Domain for a few months.
Ahead lay the continuous expanse of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, stretching for hundreds of thousands of li. Once they crossed this mountain range, they would reach the land of the vast desert!
And Xu Chuan's journey's starting point was precisely there.
Fate was truly mysterious!
"Full speed ahead, target: Beast God Clan!"
Xu Chuan's spirit surged with exhilaration as he said to Feng Qingyang.
Su Miaoyin, standing beside him, said nothing but tightly held Xu Chuan's arm.
A happy smile graced her face.
No matter what Xu Chuan intended to do, she would unconditionally support him!
And she would spare no effort to help him achieve it!
This was her trust in Xu Chuan!
Meanwhile, deep within the Hundred Thousand Mountains, within the Beast God Clan, none of its members were aware that a monumental crisis was about to descend upon them!
They were still living their lives comfortably, just as they always had.