Hongjun quietly watched Xu Feng for a while, then spoke: "I see that the Dragon Clan's cultivation is not easy, and it requires a massive amount of elixirs to sustain. As the Dragon Emperor, you bear the heavy responsibility of the Dragon Clan's development and the advancement of the Great Desolation.
Therefore, I shall bestow this qiankun cauldron upon you for your use. I hope you make good use of this treasure and do not act recklessly."
The qiankun cauldron has the effect of turning acquired into innate, making the elixirs refined with it more potent.
When used to refine magical treasures, acquired treasures can be transformed into innate ones. Although the qiankun cauldron's uses may not seem numerous, its power is truly heaven-defying.
If it falls into the hands of someone skilled in artifact refining, it will lead to very serious consequences.
Although the Great Desolation is vast, the number of innate spiritual treasures is limited. Even Yuanshi Tianzun, who excels at refining magical treasures, can only create some top-grade acquired spiritual treasures.
However, once refined by the qiankun cauldron, with acquired turning into innate, a large number of innate magical treasures would appear, and the Great Desolation would definitely fall into chaos.
It could be said that among the treasures in Hongjun's possession, there were two that he absolutely could not bring out.
One was the shattered creation jade plate; this was Hongjun's item for proving the Dao, and it was impossible for him to give it to anyone.
The other was this qiankun cauldron.
The qiankun cauldron was formed from the lotus pedestal of the 36th grade chaos green lotus, which is why it possesses such a heaven-defying ability.
Throwing out the qiankun cauldron could easily cause trouble.
In the original story, the qiankun cauldron always remained in Hongjun's hands and was never distributed. Who would have thought that Hongjun would give this item to Xu Feng?
Xu Feng's eyes showed some confusion.
"Disciple bows in gratitude, Dao Ancestor. May the Dao Ancestor be well forever."
He had many unanswered questions in his heart, but since Hongjun was willing to bestow a treasure, he might as well accept it.
Why think so much?
As the saying goes: don't refuse what's freely given.
In the Great Desolation, who would complain about having too many treasures?
After thanking Hongjun, Xu Feng quickly put the item away.
"Please, Master, considering the difficulty of our cultivation, bestow upon us some magical treasures for self-defense."
Seeing Hongjun close his mouth again, showing no intention of distributing more items, the group immediately grew anxious.
The group led by Di Jun and Tai Yi were the most anxious, shouting loudly.
For a moment, the entire Zixiao Palace became chaotic, like a bustling market. You shouted over there, I yelled over here, making everyone's head spin.
Perhaps annoyed, Hongjun said with displeasure: "I have accumulated some things over the years, all placed on the Treasure Distribution Rock outside the Zixiao Palace. You may go and take them yourselves."
Treasure Distribution Rock?
Everyone was stunned, instinctively looking outside the Zixiao Palace. They saw that at some point, a floating small island was suspended in mid-air outside the Zixiao Palace.
This small island was the Treasure Distribution Rock. At this moment, the Treasure Distribution Rock was covered with countless spiritual treasures, emitting colorful lights, exciting everyone.
Several figures disappeared within the Zixiao Palace; it was the Three Pure Ones.
The Three Pure Ones reacted the fastest. While everyone else was still observing the Treasure Distribution Rock, they had already rushed out.
The magical treasures on the Treasure Distribution Rock were all ownerless. Whoever arrived first took them, competing by their own abilities.
The Three Pure Ones would not hold back just because they had already received supreme treasures. Following closely behind the Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti also flew out, creating a chain reaction. Everyone rushed out of the Zixiao Palace towards the Treasure Distribution Rock.
"You stay."
Actually, Xu Feng had wanted to leave earlier, even before the Three Pure Ones.
However, just as he was about to move, Hongjun's voice echoed in his mind.
Was this to stop him from going to the Treasure Distribution Rock to snatch magical treasures?
Looking at Hongjun, who sat silently on the high platform, Xu Feng didn't know what to say.
Others can go snatch, but I can't?
Suddenly, the entire Zixiao Palace fell silent.
All three thousand listeners, except Xu Feng, had gone to the Treasure Distribution Rock to contend for magical treasures.
"The Dragon Clan can revive, but it cannot control the development of the Great Desolation. Do you understand what I mean?"
Leaving Xu Feng alone, Hongjun reminded him about the development of the Dragon Clan.
No matter how powerful the Dragon Clan was in ancient times, that was already in the past.
The Dragon Clan could develop and grow strong, but it could not, like in ancient times, come out to contend for supremacy in the Great Desolation and vie for the luck of heaven and earth.
Xu Feng's mouth twitched, speechless.
You could have just said that directly. Why leave me alone?
Was it for the Three Pure Ones?
Xu Feng was not foolish and quickly realized why Hongjun had kept him back.
Although the Three Pure Ones had obtained supreme treasures, they had not yet refined them. If they were to fight with Xu Feng at this time, they would definitely suffer losses.
The God-Slaying Spear was indiscriminate; if Xu Feng were to go and snatch magical treasures, how much could the Three Pure Ones get?
Don't forget that the Three Pure Ones would later establish their sects and prove the Dao, taking disciples. If they couldn't get magical treasures, what would they distribute to their disciples?
"Dao Ancestor, rest assured, the Dragon Clan will not follow the path of ancient times."
Not only could the Dragon Clan not follow that old path, but Xu Feng also had no intention of playing the game of supremacy.
The protagonists who dared to contend for supremacy in the Great Desolation all ended up badly in the end. Only a fool would compete.
The protagonist of heaven and earth was destined to be the Human Race. Instead of fighting and competing, it would be better to find a way to bind the Human Race's luck with the Dragon Clan's.
For the Dragon Clan, this was the best way out.
As long as the Human Race did not perish, the Dragon Clan's luck would not decline.
Hongjun nodded slightly and said, "After the three lectures conclude, the Zixiao Palace will close. Saints prove the Dao and become holy, bearing the important responsibility of transmitting the Dao. Do you understand my intentions?"
"....."
Aren't you just afraid that your three disciples won't get good things?
"Dao Ancestor, rest assured, with the qiankun cauldron in hand, this disciple will naturally refine some magical treasures for the Dragon Clan. There is no need to go to the Treasure Distribution Rock to contend for them."
Having received Xu Feng's affirmation, Hongjun became still, closing his eyes and sitting on the high platform.
Xu Feng also had no choice but to close his eyes and continue to stabilize his realm. Let the others contend; it was fine.
Anyway, the Dragon Clan would not follow the old path of supremacy, nor did it need to get involved in any disputes. Having himself at the forefront to bear the brunt was enough.
Before long, the Three Pure Ones returned, laden with treasures.
The three were in excellent spirits and were the first to return to the Zixiao Palace. However, when they entered the Zixiao Palace and saw Xu Feng, they realized that Xu Feng had not left the Zixiao Palace to contend for magical treasures at the Treasure Distribution Rock.
This Xu Feng actually remained unmoving?
The Three Pure Ones found it incredible.
One should know that Xu Feng's attitude was extremely fierce when he contended for the seven-colored calabashes earlier. Now, however, with so many magical treasures on the Treasure Distribution Rock, he hadn't taken a single one, instead cultivating calmly within the Zixiao Palace.
Was cultivation more important than contending for magical treasures?
The three were puzzled. They sat down in their seats and secretly tallied their gains.
Perhaps it was Hongjun's intention, but among everyone, the Three Pure Ones gained the most.
And among the Three Pure Ones, Tongtian snatched the most magical treasures.
Before long, the others also returned to the Zixiao Palace one after another. Some were joyful, while others looked dejected.
Among these people, two were missing.
Everyone looked and realized that Zhen Yuanzi and Hongyun had directly left the Zixiao Palace and returned to the Great Desolation.
Any fool could see why these two did this.
It was nothing more than fear that if everyone left together, they would be ambushed, leading to the snatching of Hongyun's Hongmeng Purple Energy.
The best way to prevent things from being stolen was to leave early.