Seeing the beam of light shooting into the sky, the Golden-winged Great Peng and Ao Xue's gazes were instantly drawn to it.
The light originated from Penglai Island and ascended towards the heavens, encountering the interception of the protective formation along the way.
However, unlike the light from Xu Fang's refinement of the dojo previously, this beam of light was not suppressed by Penglai Immortal Island's protective formation. Instead, it instantly pierced through the formation and shot straight into the sky.
"What's going on? Did the protective formation of Penglai Immortal Island weaken?"
"That shouldn't be the case, wasn't this protective formation very powerful?"
The Golden-winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were astonished. Both of them knew how powerful Penglai Immortal Island's protective formation was.
If Xu Fang hadn't led the way, they wouldn't have been able to enter Penglai Immortal Island and stand there in awe.
Even if the two of them joined forces to break the formation, it would take an unknown amount of time.
After all, this was Penglai Immortal Island, a legendary immortal mountain and blessed land. Its innate protective formation was naturally more powerful than ordinary protective formations.
Seeing the light disregard the formation and rush out, they naturally found it unbelievable.
"Senior, is this alright? Quickly stop it!"
"Senior, you can't let those with intentions see this, it would be disadvantageous to you!"
After expressing their astonishment, the Golden-winged Great Peng and Ao Xue quickly spoke.
This beam of light shooting into the sky and appearing in the Primordial Era would undoubtedly attract attention.
They certainly didn't want to see their senior being sought out by others right after refining Penglai Immortal Island.
Xu Fang heard them and forced a wry smile.
"It cannot be stopped. This is the birth of the Innate Spiritual Root Yellow Middle Plum. This is beyond our power to prevent."
Xu Fang pointed to a spot on Penglai Immortal Island and explained to the Golden-winged Great Peng and Ao Xue.
"Moreover, even if we wanted to stop it, it's too late now."
Xu Fang knew that the birth of an Innate Spiritual Root was like a declaration to the world, and its movements were difficult to conceal.
If he could skillfully utilize the power of Penglai Immortal Island's protective formation, he might be able to try.
However, having managed to refine Penglai Immortal Island in such a hurry was already fortunate, and it was thanks to the Yellow Middle Plum that he had bought himself time. There was nothing else he could do.
The Golden-winged Great Peng and Ao Xue looked in the direction Xu Fang pointed. Indeed, that spot was now shining brilliantly. A giant spiritual root was enveloped in light, bearing abundant fruits, all bearing the characters "Huang Zhong." If it wasn't the Yellow Middle Plum, what else could it be?
"Innate Spiritual Root Yellow Middle Plum!"
The Golden-winged Great Peng was overjoyed. The Yellow Middle Plum was one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots, a rare and elusive existence. He never expected to encounter it here.
Unlike the Golden-winged Great Peng's joy, Ao Xue quickly understood some things.
"Is this Senior's eldest sister?"
Didn't Senior just say his eldest sister was about to be born?
Now it seemed that Senior's eldest sister was undoubtedly this Innate Spiritual Root Yellow Middle Plum.
"Indeed."
Xu Fang replied, recounting the past causal connections to them.
"In the past, I was just an ordinary spiritual root, a common spiritual herb. Fortunately, Elder Sister Yellow Middle Plum generously gifted me a Yellow Middle Plum fruit, which helped me take form and be born as a Great Luo Golden Immortal."
Xu Fang recalled the events of that year, sighing with emotion. It all felt like yesterday, yet an unknown number of years had passed.
"Today, I return to this place, not only to refine Penglai Immortal Island but also, most importantly, to protect my eldest sister and help her take form and be born!"
Xu Fang glanced towards the location of the Yellow Middle Plum. This was both retribution for past karma and a matter of loyalty.
No matter what, he had to protect the Yellow Middle Plum's smooth emergence, preventing her from falling into the hands of those Primordial Era beings!
At the same time, in the Primordial Era, a massive beam of light suddenly erupted, piercing straight into the heavens.
This phenomenon immediately startled countless great powers, who all turned their attention towards it.
"The aura of an Innate Spiritual Root!"
Sensing the aura emanating from the beam of light, all the great powers quickly realized that an Innate Spiritual Root was about to be born.
Moreover, feeling the power of this aura, it was likely not an ordinary Innate Spiritual Root, but one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots.
This filled the great powers with joy. It was known that even if it wasn't one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots, an Innate Spiritual Root was a rare and elusive existence!
Therefore, all the great powers followed the beam of light and soon located its origin.
"In the East Sea?"
All the great powers were puzzled. There was no precedent for Innate Spiritual Roots emerging from the East Sea!
However, even if there was no precedent in the East Sea, the radiant light flashing across the heavens and earth was real, not a deception.
"The East Sea, is it? I'm coming!"
"Heaven's bounty, if not taken, brings disaster. I shall claim this Innate Spiritual Root!"
"I am in need of an Innate Spiritual Root. It's decided, it's you, haha!"
The great powers quickly reacted, putting aside their doubts, and all flew towards the East Sea.
It was known that the birth of an Innate Spiritual Root was a rare opportunity that would inevitably attract the contention of countless great powers.
If they were a step too late, there would be nothing left. They dared not delay!
Listening to Xu Fang recount the past events of Penglai, the Golden-winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were filled with emotion.
So, Senior had such a past. It was truly unexpected that Senior was such an ordinary little grass root!
However, the Golden-winged Great Peng then complained.
"Senior, we have followed you through life and death for so long. Why didn't you tell us about such an important matter earlier?"
"Yes, Senior, are you looking down on us? Senior's eldest sister is our eldest sister. We also want to help Elder Sister Yellow Middle Plum!"
Ao Xue echoed the Golden-winged Great Peng's words.
Did they not know that the birth of any Innate Spiritual Root would cause a great stir and attract the attention of great powers from all sides?
If it were elsewhere, it would be fine, but the Yellow Middle Plum was born on Penglai Immortal Island. Wouldn't this expose the location of Penglai Immortal Island?
They now realized with hindsight why Senior had been distracted all along. He must have sensed something.
Regarding the Golden-winged Great Peng and Ao Xue's offer to help, Xu Fang waved his hand and refused them.
"Alright, your identities are special, and it is truly not suitable for you to get involved in this matter."
The Golden-winged Great Peng was a prince of the Phoenix clan, and Ao Xue was a princess of the Dragon clan, representing the Phoenix and Dragon clans respectively.
Without the permission of the Dragon and Phoenix tribes, Xu Fang truly did not want to rashly involve them and bring disaster upon the two tribes.
Hearing this, the Golden-winged Great Peng and Ao Xue naturally understood Xu Fang's concerns.
However, without much hesitation, they quickly said.
"Senior, I..."
"Alright, no more talk. This matter is settled."
Xu Fang directly interrupted them, pulled them down, and looked up at the protective formation above with a grave expression.
"You two wait here and do not move around at will."
"A guest is arriving. I shall see who in the Primordial Era dares to come to this Penglai!"