Kong Xuan trapped the demon race with the Undying Volcano Great Array, leaving them with no escape but to turn and fight the Phoenix clan.
However, Kong Xuan also empowered the Phoenix clan with the Phoenix Staff, suppressing the demon race.
Even though the demon race was not specifically targeted and immobilized like the three high-ranking demon experts, their movements were still hindered and incredibly slow.
In such a state, even with superior numbers, the demon race could not leverage their advantage.
Furthermore, their cultivation realms were difficult to unleash, making them no match for the Phoenix clan.
The Phoenix clan, having endured humiliation from the demon race for so long, showed no mercy.
Instantly, the battlefield was filled with the sight of demon blood splattering and constant wails.
"Why are the Phoenix clan members acting like they've been injected with stimulants?"
Xu Fang watched the one-sided battle with a sigh.
He never imagined that the power of destiny could be used in such a way. He had always thought destiny was merely for boosting cultivation levels, but it could also be used to suppress enemies.
Currently, under the suppression of the Phoenix clan's destiny by Kong Xuan, everyone in the Phoenix clan, young and old, was showcasing their skills, while the demons were being cut down.
This truly made one marvel at the might of destiny. Xu Fang's heart was stirred.
"Speaking of which, shouldn't I try to find some destiny myself?"
Xu Fang began to ponder where in the Primordial World he could obtain some destiny.
On the battlefield, the demon race was utterly defenseless and quickly fell in large numbers.
Despite their vast numbers, after being slaughtered by the frenzied Phoenix clan, only a few remained.
"In the next life, I won't be a demon! Goodbye!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird declared, finishing off the last standing demon. After wiping the blood from his face, he soared into the sky and landed beside Kong Xuan.
"Big Brother, all the invading demons have been eliminated!"
"Indeed!"
Kong Xuan nodded, put away the Phoenix Staff, and the Undying Volcano Great Array rapidly shrunk, returning to its original position.
The aura of destiny that had enveloped the area rose into the sky and settled upon Kong Xuan.
The Phoenix clan members felt a lightness all over, as if they had lost something. However, they felt no sadness. Instead, they followed the destiny and looked towards Kong Xuan.
Their gazes were filled with admiration and reverence.
The Great Elder of the Phoenix clan was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He stepped forward and shouted loudly.
"His Highness Kong Xuan possesses the Yuan Feng bloodline, and now holds the Phoenix Staff, condensing the destiny of the Phoenix clan and saving our clan from dire straits."
"Therefore, His Highness Kong Xuan is worthy to be our Emperor, the Clan Leader of the Phoenix clan!"
The Great Elder of the Phoenix clan said, then immediately knelt on the ground, tears and snot streaming down his face.
However, he was so overjoyed that he did not care about such a minor loss.
"Indeed, His Highness should be the Phoenix Emperor!"
"The Phoenix clan members pay their respects to the Clan Leader!"
"The Phoenix is eternal, reborn from ashes!"
Inspired by the Great Elder, the Phoenix clan members also knelt down and shouted in unison.
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan couldn't help but glance at Xu Fang.
He owed much of his journey to the help of this fellow Daoist. Kong Xuan subconsciously sought Xu Fang's opinion.
Xu Fang remained silent and subtly shook his head.
Kong Xuan immediately understood and spoke.
"The three clans are severely weakened, and the Wu and Yao clans are rising. My ascension to Emperor will be postponed. We will announce it to the world when the time is right."
Kong Xuan understood that the situation in the world had changed. The Wu and Yao clans were flourishing, and the ambition to dominate the world was evident among the three ancestors. This was why the demon race had impetuously pressured the Phoenix clan, attempting to claim the title of the true lineage of flying creatures.
If he were to claim emperorship at this time, the next visitors would not just be from the demon race. The Wu clan would certainly not want to see the Phoenix clan, a once dominant race of the world, rise again.
The Phoenix clan members, though disappointed that Kong Xuan could not immediately become Emperor and rule the Phoenix clan, accepted his words.
Kong Xuan's reasoning made sense, and they had to abandon their immediate desire.
Moreover, whether Kong Xuan was Emperor or not did not affect his status within the Phoenix clan.
After this event, they were absolutely convinced that if the Phoenix clan ever faced danger, this Highness would be the first to stand up for them.
Compared to the so-called Demon Saint Jiu Ying, who had fled, the difference was clear!
"Alright, the Undying Volcano Great Array has been restored. Even if the demon race attacks again, their efforts will be in vain."
Kong Xuan said loudly.
"You all clean up the battlefield. I will invite my friend to visit the Phoenix clan."
With that, Kong Xuan, along with Xu Fang and the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird, entered the Undying Volcano, leaving the Phoenix clan members to clear the battlefield.
Watching the three figures depart rapidly, the Phoenix clan members were filled with emotion.
"This is great. Our Phoenix clan has overcome such a life-and-death crisis. Great fortune will follow great misfortune!"
"All of this is thanks to the two His Highnesses. And we must also thank that Daoist friend, what was his name again?"
"He is Xu Fang! This True Lord Xu Fang helped His Highness Kong Xuan recover the Phoenix clan's sacred treasure. He is a great benefactor to our Phoenix clan; calling him the rebuilder of the Phoenix clan would not be an exaggeration!"
The Phoenix clan members were filled with admiration for Kong Xuan and his brother, and their gratitude towards Xu Fang was equally profound.
Xu Fang never imagined that he would unknowingly gain another title: "Rebuilder of the Phoenix Clan."
The Phoenix clan suffered minimal losses during this demon invasion, thanks to the support of the Undying Volcano Great Array.
News of Xu Fang's assistance to Kong Xuan in retrieving the Phoenix clan's sacred treasure spread throughout the Phoenix clan. The clan members treated Xu Fang with respect and gratitude, their treatment no less than that of Kong Xuan and the Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird.
Thus, Xu Fang was lavishly cared for within the Phoenix clan, enjoying a rare period of leisure.
After some time had passed, one day, the long-dormant chat group suddenly buzzed.
"Oh? The Chaos Bell?"
Xu Fang opened the chat group and saw that the item that had awakened the members this time was none other than the Chaos Bell.
[Chaos Bell: Measuring Heaven Ruler, get out here! I know you're watching in the group. You have the guts to beat up my little brother, so have the guts to show your face!]
[Measuring Heaven Ruler: Alright, alright, what are you shouting about? Your grandpa is here. Let's talk properly!]
[Chaos Bell: Good for you, Measuring Heaven Ruler. You think you can do whatever you want just because you're a treasure of merit? The Sun and Moon Essence Wheel told me everything. Your attitude was so arrogant that you didn't even show respect to me, Chaos Bell!]
[Measuring Heaven Ruler: Oh wow, you mean those two shoddy treasures that fled ignominiously with Jiu Ying? Heh! What a case of the pot calling the kettle black!]
[Chaos Bell: Regardless, they are treasures under my demon race. I am their boss. If you treat them like this, you're not showing respect to my demon race, are you?]
Xu Fang saw this and immediately understood. So, the Chaos Bell was defending its subordinates!