604: Chapter 604 Both Promoted

Old Huang muttered to himself in his heart. If it hadn't been for his master's prior instructions that the current strength of this world could only withstand Realms below the Heavenly Immortal level...

He would have definitely revealed his Immortal Venerable level strength to give these two guys a good scare.

He wanted them to know who the most powerful person by their master's side truly was!

Xiao Hei cast a downward glance at him, the corner of his mouth twitching imperceptibly. He didn't say a word, merely moving aside casually with a 'can't be bothered with you' expression.

Xiao Bai, however, couldn't help himself. He stepped forward a couple of paces, crossing his arms. His tone was full of teasing, and a smile almost overflowed from his eyes:

"Yo, Old Huang, I haven't seen you for a few days, and you've really grown quite the ego, haven't you? Showing off without any limits, eh?"

Old Huang stiffened his neck and raised his head defiantly:

"You bet! Can you two even compare to my, Old Huang's, skills? Dealing with an Immortal King is as easy as reaching out and grabbing it!"

"Heh, bragging without even making a draft."

Xiao Bai sneered, intentionally drawing out his words, his tone full of ostentation.

"Have you ever seen what the true Immortal Domain looks like? I've been to the Immortal Domain several times now.

Oh my, that's the Immortal Domain, you know? Has someone not seen it yet?"

Do you even know what an Immortal King is? They could crush you with a single finger, yet you talk about trampling them with a hoof? I think you're more likely to trample your own face."

"Immortal King, tsk! This old ox is now an Immortal Venerable, an Immortal Venerable!"

As soon as these words came out, the teasing on Xiao Bai's face instantly froze. His eyes widened significantly, and most of the smile faded from his face.

With a touch of genuine surprise, he subconsciously leaned in half a step: "What did you say? Immortal Venerable? Old Huang, there's a limit to your bragging, isn't there?"

Gu Changge held his teacup, watching the three of them frolic. A faint smile flashed in his eyes, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of indulgence:

"Alright, stop fooling around. Old Huang, put away those little schemes of yours."

"The growth of the Azure Profound Sect cannot rely on me for everything, nor can it rely on you few for everything.

Only by giving them enough pressure will there be enough motivation."

He paused, his gaze drifting into the distance, his tone becoming increasingly steady: "Only after undergoing enough trials of blood and fire can they truly grow.

Only by letting them face powerful enemies personally and experience hardships can the Azure Profound Sect truly gain a firm footing and grow into a towering tree.

Instead of always depending on me and being flowers in a greenhouse."

Old Huang scratched his head, nodding as if he understood but not quite:

"Oh, I see. Master is still the most thoughtful. Then I won't join the fun. I'll stay obediently by Master's side and not cause any trouble."

When Xiao Bai heard that Gu Changge didn't refute Old Huang's claim of being an Immortal Venerable, his face was full of astonishment.

He couldn't help but click his tongue: "Holy crap! Old Huang, you're something else! You really hid it deep; you're actually an Immortal Venerable?"

Immediately after, his face fell, and his tone carried a hint of grievance:

"So while I was teasing you and bickering with you before, you were acting cowardly the whole time just to play me?"

He puffed out his cheeks, his eyes full of resentment, and even the way he looked at Old Huang carried a bit of bitterness.

He had clearly been showing off about going to the Immortal Domain, but it turned out the other guy was a hidden Immortal Venerable. He had truly made a fool of himself.

Beside them, Xiao Hei couldn't help but lift his eyes, his gaze falling on Old Huang with a touch more scrutiny.

Seeing Xiao Bai's aggrieved look, Old Huang suddenly felt a sense of vindication.

He couldn't help but start showing off again, raising his head with a snort: "Who told you not to believe me? Now you know how powerful I am!"

Xiao Bai felt even more wronged. Just as he was about to retort, he saw Gu Changge put down his teacup, the smile in his eyes deepening slightly.

Looking at Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai in this state, he spoke calmly: "Alright, no need to feel wronged. I did some testing earlier and accidentally promoted him to Immortal Venerable."

With a gentle tap of his fingertip, two beams of soft spiritual light enveloped Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai respectively.

Before the two could react, the space around them distorted slightly. A gentle yet powerful force wrapped around them, and they instantly disappeared from the small courtyard on Zizhu Peak.

In the next second, Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai found themselves within a vast and boundless Small World.

With a wave of his hand, two fruits, entirely golden and emitting a dense fragrance and the aura of Origin, floated before them.

The fruits were crystal clear with distinct patterns. Just smelling the scent caused the spiritual power of the two to circulate involuntarily.

"This is the yellow center plum. It contains endless power of the Origin and can help you break through your shackles and reach the Immortal Venerable Realm directly."

Gu Changge's voice slowly drifted over.

The grievance in Xiao Bai's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by wild joy. His eyes were fixed on the yellow center plum, and his voice trembled with excitement:

"Ma... Master, is this really for us?!"

Gu Changge nodded slightly: "Take them and refine them. I will act as your Protector here. Strive to Breakthrough to the Immortal Venerable Realm as soon as possible."

Xiao Bai immediately reached out to take the yellow center plum. He couldn't wait to sit cross-legged and begin refining it with his spiritual power, his body instantly enveloped by the dense power of the Origin.

Xiao Hei also solemnly took the fruit, found a quiet spot to sit cross-legged, and focused intently. His aura gradually settled as he threw himself fully into the refining process.

Gu Changge stood between the two, a faint spiritual light surrounding him to isolate them from external interference. His eyes were deep as he watched them quietly.

Within the Small World, the power of the Origin was like a boiling ocean, swirling frantically around Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai.

The moment the yellow center plum entered their bodies, it transformed into a majestic power of creation, sweeping through their Meridians. Wherever it passed, Bottlenecks shattered like thin paper.

Xiao Hei's black feathers shimmered with an eerie light. The Jimie Dao Rhyme merged with the Origin power of the yellow center plum, and the barrier that had been stuck at the Peak of the Immortal Lord level crashed apart.

The barriers of the Immortal Lord, Immortal King, and Immortal Sovereign Realms were shattered one after another. The Immortal Venerable dao fruit quickly condensed in his Sea of Consciousness, and his aura soared all the way to the Middle Stage of the Immortal Venerable Realm before pausing slightly.

Then, using the remaining momentum, he stepped firmly into the Late Stage of the Immortal Venerable Realm. His pressure was like a deep abyss, causing even the air of the Small World to stagnate.

Xiao Bai's Dragon prestige clashed with the power of the Origin. His golden dragon scales erupted with brilliant light, and the immortal power in his body surged. His dao foundation became increasingly solid under the nourishment of the yellow center plum.

He advanced triumphantly, smashing through the Immortal Venerable barrier without any hindrance. He leaped directly to the Peak of the Middle Stage of the Immortal Venerable Realm. The sound of a dragon's roar shook the Small World, even causing the distant spiritual river to surge with massive waves.

When the two finished their cultivation and stood up, the pressure of their Late Stage Immortal Venerable Realms intertwined and clashed, causing the Laws of heaven and earth in the Small World to resonate and tremble.

Gu Changge waved his hand, and their figures flashed, reappearing in the courtyard of Zizhu Peak.

As soon as they landed, Xiao Bai's gaze was full of showing off while Xiao Hei's was calm; both landed squarely on Old Huang not far away.

Old Huang, who had been holding his head high, saw their expressions and knew they must have also broken through to the Immortal Venerable Realm. His head instantly slumped.

He had just finished showing off for a few moments, and they had caught up to him in the blink of an eye!

Seeing this, Xiao Bai intentionally approached Old Huang and patted his shoulder with a dragon claw, his tone full of teasing:

"Old Huang, why aren't you showing off anymore? Didn't you say you were an Immortal Venerable and the most powerful?"

Xiao Hei also spoke up rare for him, his voice deep but carrying a hint of banter: "Early Stage Immortal Venerable, truly powerful indeed."

And amidst this relaxed atmosphere, in a corner of the stone table, the gentle gray light on the surface of the gray egg flickered extremely imperceptibly for a moment.