Unbeknownst to Shen Ni,

a plot of epic proportions was quietly brewing within the Tian Nan Undying Volcano.

A harmless and innocent young boy sat in the audience, listening to the Elders' impassioned discussions, and he let out a heartfelt sigh:

"The schemes of Primordial are deep; one cannot step outside without being conned."

"The paths of All Heavens are even slicker; the hearts of the deities are complex!"

Xuanqing, while reflecting, said to his little companion: "Xiao Bai, you must never learn from this. There's not much innocence left in the Primordial."

Xiao Bai was a naive young crane who, upon hearing Xuanqing's sentiments, blinked his large eyes: "Are the Elders wrong in what they say?"

Xuanqing didn't answer.

He merely said, "You should devote yourself to learning my Qingyun Technique. It can bring blessings and has decent defensive effects."

"It can save you from a lot of trouble in the future."

"Okay!"

Xiao Bai trusted Xuanqing and immediately sat cross-legged to start his cultivation.

Before long, a mysterious five-colored halo hovered above Xiao Bai's head, like smoke but not smoke, like clouds but not clouds, densely layered and solitary, truly enigmatic.

If a disciple of the Chan Sect were here, they would surely recognize this Qingyun Technique!

This is because Sect Hierarch Xuanqing created a set of Chan Sect Secret Talismans, and this method is recorded within it, becoming one of the standard practices for future disciples of the Chan Sect.

What Xuanqing taught Xiao Bai was not just the Qingyun Technique, but also a ticket into the Chan Sect, and even more so, a pathway to connections!

When disciples of the Sect later see Xiao Bai, they'll know he's a fellow member and will likely look after him.

"When your cultivation bears fruit, you will be welcomed into the gates of my Chan Sect." Xuanqing's eyes twinkled with amusement.

There are not many pure souls left in the Primordial True Realm; it's necessary to prepare some pure talents for the future expansion of the Sect.

This young crane is a suitable candidate.

Isn't it a normal sight to have a young crane disciple by the side of Yuanshi Tianzun?

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Xuanqing continued to observe the conference center, where the Elders had already begun establishing the "Fierce Beast Clan."

"The Fierce Beast Clan shall have divisions from the east, south, west, north, and center, consisting of the Five Great Evil God Temples!"

"The Yuan Chu Ancestor," Qing Yuan said, "Each of these Evil God Temples houses a supreme Evil God, the best vessel for Shen Ni to call upon souls!"

"The Honghu Ancestor," Qing Hong continued, "We also need twelve Fierce Beast Kings to wield twelve banners, to be named... the Unlimited Banner of Beasts!"

"When the banners flutter, myriad beasts shall come to court; when the Big Formation unfolds, malevolence shall overflow!"

"Below the kings, Envoys shall be set, wandering through All Heavens, shaping eons, creating more fierce beasts!" The Elder Kunpeng also joined in, with a simple idea: by tying the Fierce Beast Clan to the Demon Path, it wouldn't be bad to cast aspersions upon them.

When the time comes, just accuse the Demon Path of colluding with the fierce beasts.

And by extending the battlefront to the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, seeking opportunities becomes much easier.

"Endless troubles, isn't it..." Xuanqing's spiritual sense sent a warning again, frowning slightly, shaking his head.

Let White Jade City stir the waters if they want to, as they are unstoppable anyway.

After all, there is now Shen Ni in the forefront taking the brunt, providing enough buffer.

What Xuanqing now considers is—how to continue improving the Phoenix Clan's "stirring the pot" plan.

"So many ideas from the Taiwei Constellation and you only think about stirring the pot, instigating conflict—does it seem appropriate?"

Xuanqing really wanted to criticize Yuan Huang's planning ability. It would've sufficed to copy some homework from the Taixu Gods.

With so many official and unofficial proposals at your disposal, you chose "stirring the pot," a villain's job, what for?

It's just that with "Fetal Transformation" positively adjusting the plan, it's somewhat tolerable.

Even so, Xuanqing still felt something was amiss.

The two main effects of Fetal Transformation are excellent.

But having such Nirvana capabilities, instead of thinking about using them to purify all beings, you're thinking of using them as a supplementary plan for destruction?

"Bright sparks of chaos, misleading confusion. Truly fitting for the position of the Taiwei Divine Position, Ying Huo Venerable, always inclined to cause destruction!"

"She really didn't choose her position wrongly in the beginning."

Xuanqing reevaluated the entire plan of Yuan Huang.

You would think Yuan Huang had long-term vision, with her initial intent of the plan being to watch the Dragon Clan and Qilin Clan fight, spoiling both their plans.

But if you say Yuan Huang lacked foresight, she then proposed the "Nirvana Dao," meaning for the Phoenix Clan to achieve eternal immortality.

Saying such a philosophy and slogan out loud is quite twisted.

And when it comes to specific implementation, there are many loopholes.

Add to that the presence of Kunpeng who likes to muddy the waters.

Had not Xuanqing put a brake on it a moment ago and shifted the blame to Shen Ni, who knows where this plan could have gone awry.

"This is what happens when you're used to slacking off—caught in a moment of desperation between striving and slacking, you make a rushed choice for the worse."

The plan has been made, whether it will succeed depends on which of the three races is more wretched.

But this kind of Primordial is not what Xuanqing wants to see.

Taixu Gods can have their fun, but they must not ruin the game.

The Dragon Clan and Qilin Clan can proudly proclaim their philosophies and slogans.

How about the Phoenix Clan giving it a try?

Xuanqing feels the need to apply the brakes on the Phoenix Clan and adjust their direction too.

They can't be truly aiming for destruction.

"The 'stirring the pot' part needs to be ditched; make 'Nirvana' the main focus! And that false 'Yuan Feng,' it's perfect for a test..."

Xuanqing's thoughts were swift as lightning, meticulously formulating a plan, quickly arriving at an idea.

He conveyed his thoughts to the Feather Clan Leader: "Clan Leader, we have arranged such an upscale plan for Shen Ni, isn't 'stirring the pot' a bit petty?"

"Xiao Bai just shared an idea with me..."

The Feather Clan Leader listened attentively, the smile on his face growing brighter as he heard more.

"I have a suggestion; please hear me out," the Feather Clan Leader interjected, pausing the ongoing discussion.

"Have you thought of another great idea?" the Elders asked with a smile.

The Crane Clan Leader shook his head, "I wouldn't call it a brilliant idea, just a question I want to pose to everyone."

"Is it really sensible for us to devise such a high-end plan for Shen Ni, merely for the sake of 'fanning flames and igniting fires'?"

"That does seem to make sense!"

Upon reflection, the other Elders agreed.

Such a high-end "Fierce Beast Plan" is indeed somewhat lacking if it's just for fanning flames.

Vermilion Bird Ling Guang pondered and agreed significantly, "We are one of the great clans among the heavens and the earth, it really isn't right for us to stoop to mere fanning of flames."

The Dragon Clan could call out the ideal "All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, Every Being as Dragons."

The Qilin Clan could call out the ideal "Supporting Heaven and Earth, Thirty-Six Sovereigns."

But what about them, the Phoenix Clan?

Should they go out and cry "Fanning flames, starting from myself"?

That really diminishes their value.

At the end of the day, Primordial being such a vast stage, any Innate Great God wanting to stir things up, or any faction wanting to take the stage, it's all about putting on a good show.

And to do so openly and uprightly.

Underhanded tactics are not worthy of the stage.

"So, we need to make some changes!" declared the Crane Clan Leader.

The other Elders nodded, "Let's hear your thoughts."

The Crane Clan Leader shook his head again: "It's not my idea, it's the Clan Leader's idea."

"We need to return to the Clan Leader's original intent."

"Ah? Me?"

Yuan Huang was still contemplating the topics that had just been discussed and was somewhat bewildered when suddenly called out by the Crane Clan Leader.

What are my thoughts? I'm unaware of my own intent?

Yuan Huang was puzzled.

"Didn't the Clan Leader just guide us?"

The Crane Clan Leader looked at Yuan Huang with reverence, "The Clan Leader is farsighted and has already mentioned our purpose, which is to forge the Nirvana Dao, making our clan invincible through countless calamities."

"Yes, indeed." Yuan Huang nodded; she had indeed mentioned it.

"The Clan Leader just mentioned 'When the fire of calamity burns bright, the Great Thousand World falls to ruin', I think this is showing us the path to Nirvana."

The Crane Clan Leader expressed excitedly, "The Great Thousand World, the Infinite Universe, are filled with inevitable calamities. There are many negative forces with no outlet to disperse, which accumulate and ferment into calamities, pushing the world toward destruction."

"Since we are capable of Nirvana, capable of bathing in the fire of calamity, then why not use this to cleanse the accumulated negative energy in the Primordial True Realm and in the Infinite Heavens?"

"Right, that's it!"

With this line of thought, the realization dawned on many Elders.

Nirvana is such a useful tool; taking it to purify the world is simply a supreme weapon!

"With the Nirvana Origin, we have no fear of death!"

Their eyes lit up as they grasped the essence of this idea: "If we are to die, let's do it with a bang, transforming into the world's purifying fire of calamity, cleansing the impurities of the world. That's truly noble!"

What is transcendence?

This is transcendence!

Nirvana rebirth is not just a transcendence after death, it should also be transcendence during life!

"So that was what the Clan Leader meant earlier. We didn't even grasp it!"

The other Elders also looked at Yuan Huang with admiration.

"Yes, that's it." Yuan Huang nodded; it seemed like her intention... right?

"So the change, or rather, should we return to the original plan?" Honghu Ancestor Qing Hong inquired.

"Return! We must return!"

The Elders loudly exclaimed, "On the grand stage of Primordial, our Phoenix Clan must also dance our dance!"

Qingluan Ancestor Qingluo bowed her head silently.

"Luo, is there anything amiss?" Vermilion Bird asked.

"Not really."

Qingluo smiled brightly, "I was just thinking about what slogan would be best to propose."

"Have you got one?"

"Yes."

Qingluo looked around, "What do you think about the concept of 'Infinite Nirvana, Splendor Throughout the Ages'?"

"Good!"

Yuan Chu Ancestor Qing Yuan clapped in admiration and sang with passion.

"When the great calamities of the Infinite Heavens arrive, there shall be Phoenixes bathing in the blaze of tribulation, soaring high into the ninth heaven, cleansing all the impurities of the world."

"Beings, do not grieve, nor do you need to feel sad for us."

"We shall return eventually, reemerging in the world, to witness its glory once more."

"Please let us guard the eternal splendor of Primordial!"

"This is our eternal mission!"

"Eternal mission~~"

After the song, the Elders were moved to tears.

They were genuinely touched, "Yuan, why are you making me cry?"

"Transcended once more, ascended again!"

Taixiao Elder Di Jun praised as he clapped, "This is our Phoenix Clan's true plan, our eternal mission!"

"That's right, this is our mission as the Phoenix Clan!"

In the midst of Phoenix Platform, countless members of the Feather Clan sang out in chorus.

"Infinite Nirvana, Splendor Throughout the Ages!"

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