Xu Fang saw that the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue looked like they were about to collapse. He didn't have time to say more and quickly sent out two streams of spiritual energy.
The two streams of spiritual energy flew straight out, landing on the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue, quickly forming a barrier of spiritual energy that enclosed them tightly.
With the isolation of this spiritual energy barrier, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were finally able to channel their spiritual energy and stabilize their forms.
"What's going on? For a moment, I felt like I couldn't use any strength, and my internal spiritual energy was in chaos."
"Yes, it felt like countless things were about to surge into my body, almost bursting me open!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were both shaken. The feeling of that moment was too profound, and even for an instant, it was terrifying.
Hearing this, Xu Fang's face, uncharacteristically, flushed slightly, feeling quite embarrassed.
"This was my oversight, I almost harmed you. This is Primordial Qi. You are not yet adapted and cannot withstand it."
Unlike Yingzhou Island, which had fallen behind, Penglai Island and Fangzhang Island had innate protective formations. The Primordial Qi within them did not leak at all and was incredibly abundant.
"Primordial Qi!"
Upon hearing this, both the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were overjoyed.
They were naturally aware of Primordial Qi. Primordial Qi was the most advanced spiritual energy, extremely pure, far superior to Innate Qi, and the spiritual energy that Primordial cultivators dreamed of.
With the help of Primordial Qi for cultivation, not to mention achieving twice the results with half the effort, it was practically advancing a thousand miles in a day, leaving cultivators of the same generation far behind.
However, at this moment, within the spiritual energy barrier, gazing at the dense, almost tangible Primordial Qi outside, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue felt a sense of helplessness.
Having been in the Primordial world for so long, they were accustomed to the mixed spiritual energies of the Primordial world. Not only could they not withstand this Primordial Qi, but they probably couldn't even withstand Innate Qi.
"Alas, to enter a treasure mountain and return empty-handed. It would have been better if we hadn't met in the first place!"
"Yes, if only we were like senior, born on Penglai Island!"
Watching Xu Fang move freely here, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were filled with envy. With every breath and exhale, they absorbed boundless Primordial Qi, as if they could cultivate just by walking.
They all began to complain, wondering why they were born into the Dragon and Phoenix tribes. How wonderful it would be if they could be like senior, living on Penglai Island!
Xu Fang found it amusing. These two fellows truly didn't know what they had until it was gone. He, on the other hand, envied their origins!
Just as he was about to speak, the voice of the Liangtian Ruler echoed.
"Little Xu, stop wasting time with these lovesick fools. Hurry up, the Yellow Middle Plum is about to emerge. Why aren't you in any hurry!"
The Liangtian Ruler's tone was quite complaining. The urgent matter hadn't been resolved, and he still had the leisure to chat with these two?
"Coming, coming, what's the rush!"
Xu Fang replied mentally, but his actions betrayed him.
After Xu Fang responded, he immediately said to the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue:
"You two can explore Penglai Island and Fangzhang Island properly. I have something to attend to."
After speaking, Xu Fang didn't wait for a response from the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue. He transformed into a streak of light and flew directly towards Penglai Island.
"Senior is in such a hurry. It's like someone is trying to rob his house?"
"Exactly. The protective formation of Penglai Immortal Island is so formidable, who could possibly breach it?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were puzzled, but since Xu Fang hadn't taken them along, they didn't dare to follow rashly.
Fortunately, they were now on the legendary Immortal Island, where peach blossoms floated and the scenery was otherworldly.
Filled with curiosity, they joined hands and began to tour the island.
Xu Fang flew swiftly, landing directly beside the Yellow Middle Plum. The Liangtian Ruler had already arrived and was speaking with the Yellow Middle Plum.
Seeing Xu Fang descend, they stopped talking and looked at him in unison.
The Yellow Middle Plum tree swayed, its leaves and fruits fluttering, showing its excitement at this moment.
"Little Plum, you're back."
A voice sounded, reaching Xu Fang's ears.
Hearing this long-lost voice, scenes from the past immediately flashed before his eyes, like a revolving lantern.
Xu Fang recalled how he had struggled to pull himself out, the generosity of the Yellow Middle Plum, and the reluctance to part when he left. He was filled with emotion.
He had been away for so long, experienced so much, and finally returned home to see Sister Huang, who had been eagerly awaiting his return!
Xu Fang steadied himself, looking at the lush Yellow Middle Plum, the fruits hanging from every branch. Everything felt so familiar, as if he had never left, as if he had just transformed into a human by eating a Yellow Middle Plum fruit yesterday.
In this world, there must always be a place where one belongs, where one's heart can find peace.
For Xu Fang, that place was Penglai Immortal Island!
"Yes, I'm back, Big Sister."
Xu Fang put away his myriad thoughts and responded gently.
While he and the Liangtian Ruler roamed the Primordial world, this Big Sister Yellow Middle Plum had to stay on Penglai Immortal Island.
Fortunately, now that the Yellow Middle Plum was about to emerge and take form, it wouldn't have to stand here day after day.
The Yellow Middle Plum listened to Xu Fang's words, and for a moment, sighed with emotion. It had a myriad of words it wanted to pour out, but in the end, only a simple sentence was spoken:
"It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back."
The Yellow Middle Plum repeatedly agreed, and after saying so, it didn't know what else to say.
After Xu Fang was forced to leave home with the Liangtian Ruler, it had repeatedly longed for this day of reunion, with countless things it wanted to tell Xu Fang.
However, when Xu Fang truly appeared before it, the Yellow Middle Plum didn't know how to begin.
Xu Fang felt the same. At this moment, he felt he had a lot to say, but he didn't know how to start.
After their reunion, they fell into silence, unable to speak.
However, this silence did not feel awkward or cold. Instead, it was filled with comfort and peace, creating a warm and serene atmosphere.
But this silence was destined to be broken.
"Ahem."
A cough sounded. The Liangtian Ruler couldn't stand Xu Fang and the Yellow Middle Plum's behavior any longer and spoke up.
"You two, that's enough. The crisis is upon us. Quickly think of a solution, don't waste time here!"
Really, the Yellow Middle Plum was about to emerge, and Penglai was about to face an unprecedented catastrophe.
These two were still playing games with their emotions at such a critical moment. I, the Liangtian Ruler, will not allow it!
One must know that the Yellow Middle Plum did not have this kind of reaction when it saw me earlier. Isn't this favoritism? I, the Liangtian Ruler, am not convinced!