"This is!"
Seeing the little Qilin's peculiar state, everyone's attention was drawn.
"Little Qilin, you don't need to illuminate during the day, retract your divine powers!"
The Golden-winged Great Peng said, reaching out as if to pat his little brother.
It was just shedding some blood, was there really such great resentment that he had to put on such a show to scare birds!
Xu Fang, with his quick eyes and hands, grabbed the Golden-winged Great Peng's hand, stopping his rash action.
"Wait, he's breaking through. Don't disturb him at this time, or he could easily fall into a demonic deviation."
"Breakthrough?"
The Golden-winged Great Peng was surprised, and everyone else was equally curious.
They saw the little Qilin enveloped in light, exuding a powerful aura. The surrounding spiritual energy churned wildly. Just as Xu Fang said, he was indeed in the process of breaking through.
This made them even more astonished. After such an episode, the little Qilin had actually broken through?
Seeing this, Xu Fang began to explain to them.
"This little Qilin accepted the inheritance of the Qilin clan within the Qilin space. While inside the space, he was suppressed by power, so there were no anomalies. Now that he has left, it's natural for him to start breaking through."
As for the detailed circumstances, such as the First Qilin's death and yet not entirely dead, Xu Fang did not reveal it as it involved the Qilin clan's privacy.
However, the information Xu Fang revealed in a few words was immense.
Everyone understood. So that's how it was!
How immense was the inheritance of this clan? With the inheritance now bestowed upon him, if this little Qilin didn't break through or something similar, they would truly underestimate the inheritance of their Qilin clan!
Looking around, they saw the little Qilin enveloped in light, with a grand seal floating before him, shimmering with a radiant glow.
Without Xu Fang needing to say anything, everyone understood that this must be the Qilin Seal, the supreme treasure of the Qilin clan.
"I never imagined there would be such an opportunity here. It seems we were blind to it!"
Tong Tian sighed. If only they had known earlier, they wouldn't have had Xu Fang explain things!
"Indeed, the opportunity was right before our eyes, and we missed it for nothing."
Yuan Shi also felt quite vexed. The opportunity was right there, and even when Xu Fang told them directly, they didn't believe him, almost like seeing the coffin before shedding tears.
Having made a bet with Xu Fang, this opportunity was completely out of their reach. Watching someone else obtain an opportunity, and one so close to home, it would be a lie to say they weren't regretful.
"Alright, brothers, there's no need to dwell on it."
Tai Shang, who had been silent, spoke, "This opportunity was originally the Qilin clan's. Now that it has returned to its rightful owner, why should we covet it and regret it?"
Tong Tian and Yuan Shi nodded in agreement.
What Tai Shang said was true. If a member of the Qilin clan hadn't appeared here, how could the Qilin space have been opened, the opportunity obtained, and the Qilin inheritance and Qilin Seal acquired?
Moreover, in the end, this was originally the Qilin clan's property. Now that it had returned to its rightful owner, it was a cause for joy for all.
After all, this Qilin Cliff was within the Kunlun Mountain domain. They, the Three Pure Ones, had also helped the Qilin clan guard it for so long, building up a significant karmic connection.
Boom!
As everyone was speaking, a loud noise erupted from the little Qilin's side, and a surge of power exploded outward.
Everyone looked over and saw the light gradually dissipate. The little Qilin's figure reappeared. His cultivation realm had broken through to the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal, just a hair's breadth away from Quasi-Saint.
The little Qilin felt the flow of magical power throughout his body, experiencing his new realm of cultivation. He was naturally overjoyed.
However, he was not one to get carried away. After a moment of joy, he quickly regained his composure and bowed to Xu Fang with clasped hands.
"Thank you, Senior Xu Fang, for helping my Qilin clan retrieve our supreme treasure and bring back our inheritance!"
"And thank you, elder brother and elder sister, for your care along the way. Little Qilin will never forget it!"
Xu Fang and Ao Xue both said there was no need for thanks, as he was, after all, a member of the treasure-hunting team, and mutual support was only natural.
Only the Golden-winged Great Peng muttered something like, "Your teeth haven't even fully grown in, yet you talk about never forgetting. What a joke."
The little Qilin ignored his feathered brother and then bowed to the Three Pure Ones.
"Thank you, three Daoist masters, for guarding the Qilin Cliff for so long. The Qilin clan will not forget your kindness!"
The Three Pure Ones exchanged smiles. Indeed, even though they had lost this opportunity this time, they had gained favor with the Qilin clan, and they hadn't lost too much.
Now, after this incident, even if the Qilin blood dripped onto the Qilin Cliff, there would be no further reaction.
They no longer had to worry about the Qilin Cliff collapsing in the future, which was quite good.
After a round of thanks, Xu Fang, seeing that the matter was finally settled, breathed a sigh of relief.
He had finally helped the little Qilin retrieve the Qilin Seal that he had been longing for, and he wouldn't have to listen to him complain anymore.
"Fellow Daoist Sanqing, we came this time to seek treasure. Our treasure hunt is complete, so I will not overstay my welcome!"
Xu Fang bid farewell. Having retrieved the Qilin Seal, the next step was to escort the little Qilin back to the Qilin clan.
These words immediately sparked dissatisfaction from Tong Tian and Yuan Shi.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, that's not very considerate. Coming in a hurry and leaving in a hurry, what kind of behavior is this?"
"Precisely. I've often heard the vulgar saying, 'pulling out the bird and showing no affection.' Is Fellow Daoist Xu Fang acting like such a heartless and unrighteous being?"
Xu Fang was rendered speechless by their words.
Tong Tian was one thing, but Yuan Shi, with his seemingly upright demeanor, how could he say such a thing?
"Very well, fellow Daoist. Since you are here in my Kunlun Mountain, why not engage in a discussion of the Dao with us?"
Tai Shang also spoke, inviting Xu Fang to stay.
"Yes, yes, Senior. We have nothing else to do right now, so let's discuss the Dao with the three seniors. I love discussing the Dao!"
The little Qilin also quickly chimed in, mediating the situation.
The Golden-winged Great Peng and Ao Xue exchanged smiles. "You love discussing the Dao the most?" Back in the Sea of Blood, you were the most restless one.
However, they understood the little Qilin's intentions. He was afraid that Xu Fang would rush to send him back to the Qilin clan!
"Alright!"
Seeing that the Three Pure Ones had all made such an invitation, Xu Fang could only agree.
He thought that given the Three Pure Ones' innate advantages and their far superior cultivation realms, discussing the Dao with them would be a gain for him, and quite a good thing.
Thus, everyone sat down on the ground, right on the Qilin Cliff, and began to discuss the Dao.
Xu Fang and the Three Pure Ones engaged in a lively discussion, their words flowing like water, each immersed in the moment.
The Golden-winged Great Peng, Ao Xue, and the little Qilin also listened as if entranced. A peaceful era settled over the Qilin Cliff.
While Xu Fang was engaged in the spirited discussion with the Three Pure Ones, appearing to be fully focused, he was actually secretly looking at the treasure map beside him, a look of confusion on his face.
"This shouldn't be. What on earth is going on?"