Xu Yan traversed the world of cultivation, unable to cultivate for a full twenty years, yet emerged as a mortal proficient in all forms of poetry, books, zither, and painting.
However, Xu Yan also moved on; being a mortal detached from fame and fortune, isn't it rather splendid?
Yet, after Xu Yan's work "The Calabash Brothers Rescue Grandpa" circulated, it stirred up a veritable tempest in the world of cultivation.
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A certain disciple of a renowned mountain sect remarked, "Senior Xu has imbued the ultimate truths of the cosmos into a painting, attaining the realm of 'all things returning to one.' We can only look up in awe."
An esteemed ancestor of a sacred sanctuary intoned, "Senior Xu has already transcended the bounds of creation. Every stroke and line conceals the great Tao. This is a height I shall never reach in my entire lifetime."
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Turns Out I'm a Hidden Expert

The atmosphere turned somewhat cold, and even the foolish Golden Crow God Emperor could sense that the Phoenix God Emperor intended to assist Xu Yan. However, as the leader of the Golden Crow Clan, how could he back down? His gaze focused on Xu Yan within the range of the Immortal Source Tree, and he calmly spoke, "I just want to ask him the reason he can eat the Immortal Source Fruit directly. I don't intend to harm him. There's no need to take action. I believe many fellow Taoists share the same curiosity."


The lord of the Golden Lion Tribe showed a pleased expression. If it weren't for figures like the Golden Crow God Emperor stepping forward, he wouldn't feel comfortable making a move against Xu Yan. However, if the Golden Crow God Emperor was also planning to act against Xu Yan, then there shouldn't be a big problem for him to do the same. Even the mighty Phoenix God Emperor couldn't ignore the intentions of a God Emperor.


The Lingering Shadow of Jin Wu