The rumors had dealt quite a heavy blow to many of the third generation cultivators in Zhenling. Even Lu Ping could not step forward to say anything. Fortunately, the relationship between the disciples in Zhenling was pretty good. Thus, the provocative words had the opposite effect when it came to Zhenling. Currently, the third generation cultivators were either cultivating or hunting down Mara. On the surface, everything seemed to be the same as before, but in fact, everyone had advanced a lot.
Naturally, Tiankang Laozu was happy to see this happen. He no longer paid any attention to the rumors.
Ever since he heard about Yan Wujiu from the Green Sea Snakes, Lu Ping had the intention to inquire about the Fire Phoenix Clan from Chu Haiming.
In fact, Chu Haiming did not know much about the situation of the Fire Phoenix Clan. At the very least, it was about the same as what Lu Ping had learned through other means.
The old patriarch of the Fire Phoenix Clan, Yan Jiuxiao, was an extremely tyrannical figure. He had occupied the throne of the Fire Phoenix Clan's patriarch for five hundred years.
Before Chu Fanyun, the former patriarch of the Green Sea Snakes, became the patriarch of the Fire Phoenix Clan, Yan Jiuxiao was already the leader of the Fire Phoenix Clan. However, after Chu Fanyun stepped down and Chu Feiyu took over as the patriarch, Yan Jiuxiao continued to occupy the position of patriarch.
Logically speaking, after the rise of the second generation cultivators of the Green Sea Snakes, as the first generation cultivator, Yan Jiuxiao should have stepped down and retired. However, this old patriarch's desire for power was extremely strong. During his five hundred years in office, he had cultivated a large number of direct descendants. Furthermore, he had obtained the support of the highly respected members of the clan. Thus, he had always dominated the position of patriarch.
The Fire Phoenix Clan was free and unrestrained. They were originally an extremely undisciplined demon clan. Although they were known as one of the three great demon clans in the Eastern Sea, in reality, the Fire Phoenix Clan was not as strong as the Green Sea Snakes, nor as united as the Kun Fish. When there were real struggles over the distribution of benefits, the Fire Phoenix Clan would often be defeated by the other clans.
However, ever since Yan Jiuxiao took up the position of patriarch, he began to decisively reform the Fire Phoenix Clan with the help of several knowledgeable experts of the Fire Phoenix Clan. As a result, the Fire Phoenix Clan began to truly acknowledge the entire clan. Their power was effectively consolidated, and their prestige in the Eastern Sea grew with each passing day, surpassing that of the Green Sea Snakes.
From this point of view, Yan Jiuxiao could truly be considered an extremely talented and bold person in the Fire Phoenix Clan. During the three hundred years he had been the clan chief, the Fire Phoenix Clan had always been on the rise.
However, after three hundred years of reform, the Fire Phoenix Clan was already on the right track. It was time for the Fire Phoenix Clan's patriarch to step down and pass his position to someone more capable.
However, at this time, this old patriarch, who had an extremely strong desire for power, refused to step down. This caused a huge uproar within the Fire Phoenix Clan, and the Fire Phoenix Clan began to split.
A portion of the newly risen second and third generation cultivators of the Fire Phoenix Clan split off from Yan Jiuxiao's power with the support of several first-generation experts who had originally supported Yan Jiuxiao's reform. They requested Yan Jiuxiao to step down from the position of patriarch, and obtained the approval of a considerable portion of the ordinary cultivators of the Fire Phoenix Clan. At this time, some conservative forces who had originally opposed the reform also jumped out to attack Yan Jiuxiao wantonly.
Yan Jiuxiao had clearly overestimated the results of his three hundred years of hard work. It was true that he had gathered a group of direct descendants around him, and he had also won over a portion of the ordinary cultivators of the Fire Phoenix Clan due to his three hundred years of prestige. However, his tyrannical nature and his refusal to listen to any opposing opinions were also criticized by others. Although the Fire Phoenix Clan had been on the rise for the past three hundred years, there had been many strategic mistakes during this period, and most of them were caused by Yan Jiuxiao's tyrannical nature.
For the past two hundred years, Yan Jiuxiao had always been working hard to reunite the divided Fire Phoenix Clan under his control. Thus, he set his goal on the third lightning tribulation. He believed that once he achieved the Pure Yang Avatar, his authority in the Fire Phoenix Clan would undoubtedly increase. At the same time, he would also be able to win over a few of the neutral factions that had drifted between the three great powers to his side.
However, even though Yan Jiuxiao had not neglected his cultivation for the past five hundred years, it had still dragged down his cultivation progress. Wanting to overcome his third lightning tribulation in such a short period of time was truly beyond his ability, so he had thought of borrowing external help.
At this time, the Wooden Phoenix Minor Repairs that Grandmaster Flame Spirit Coffin had originally protected had gradually entered the eyes of the Fire Phoenix Clan's great powers as he grew.
Yan Jiuxiao had made the first move, but the Flame Spirit Coffin had long sensed this and had already sent the Wooden Phoenix Luan Yu away. Other than the Flame Spirit Coffin, no one else knew of his whereabouts.
The Flame Spirit Coffin was known as the number one alchemist grandmaster overseas and had a great reputation among the Fire Phoenix Clan. Many people in the Fire Phoenix Clan, from the Dharma Laws to the low-level cultivators, had received favors from him. Even Yan Jiuxiao had begged the Flame Spirit Coffin several times. Thus, although Yan Jiuxiao hated the Flame Spirit Coffin to the core, he did not dare to do anything to the Flame Spirit Coffin. He could only use the excuse of protecting the Flame Spirit Coffin and put him under house arrest.
After bidding farewell to Chu Hairen, Lu Ping stayed on Spirit-Gathering Island for a few days before heading to Phantom City.
In the west of Phantom City, outside a courtyard that was covered by a formation, Lu Ping took out a jade talisman from his storage artifact and pasted it on the courtyard's door. The protective formation dispersed like a stream of light. Lu Ping gently pushed the door open, and a wave of heat rushed out. If an ordinary person was here, this wave of heat would be enough to turn them into barbecue.
As soon as Lu Ping stepped into the courtyard, the door behind him closed behind him, blocking out the heatwave from entering the courtyard.
"Haha, so it's Lu Xiaoyou. Looking at the days, it's about time you came!"
Rongcheng Laozu was already standing in the courtyard. When he saw Lu Ping enter, he immediately laughed loudly.
Lu Ping also cupped his hands slightly and said, "I'm ashamed to say this. Senior Rong Xi recently advanced to the Dharma Laws stage, but I didn't come to congratulate her!"
Rongcheng Laozu waved his hands and said with a smile, "A few days ago, Junior Sister Rong Xi had just condensed her Dharma Laws and was in seclusion to stabilize her cultivation. Even if you wanted to see her, you couldn't!"
As they spoke, the two of them walked into the central hall. An ordinary-looking middle-aged female cultivator was sitting cross-legged in the middle of the central hall. A flame was constantly circling around the middle-aged female cultivator and the surging heat waves were coming from the flame.
"Junior Sister, this is Fellow Daoist Lu Tianping of Zhenling!"
The middle-aged female cultivator opened her eyes, and the flame disappeared into her mouth. She stood up and bowed slightly to Lu Ping. "Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist Tianping. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have died!"
Lu Ping hurriedly returned the bow and said, "You're too polite!"
After the three of them exchanged greetings, the middle-aged female cultivator, Rongxi Laozu, smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, you're here for the Nether Water Sword, right?"
Lu Ping nodded and said with a smile, "I shouldn't have been so hasty. It's just that when I thought that this might be the first Spiritual Treasure that was born under my hands, I couldn't help but feel a little anxious. I've made Senior laugh at me!"
Rongxi Laozu smiled and said, "That's human nature!"
After saying that, she waved her hand, and suddenly there was a clanging sound behind the central room. Lu Ping's eyes began to wander until he saw Rongxi Laozu's outstretched hand. A light blue flying sword suddenly appeared in Rongxi Laozu's hand.
Rongxi Laozu sighed and said, "The Invisible Sword, it really is the Invisible Sword. This sword has not gone through the Thunder Tribulation, nor has it been refined by anyone. It's just an instinctive invisibility. The Old Man's Divine Sense almost lost it just now!"
Rongxi Laozu pushed the flying sword in her hand, and the Nether Water Sword once again lost track of it. However, it never escaped Lu Ping's Divine Sense. Lu Ping just stretched out his hand and the flying sword reappeared in Lu Ping's hand.
After fusing with the invisible Companion Spiritual Treasure, the quality of the Nether Water Sword had improved qualitatively. Although Lu Ping was not good at refining, he still had a good eye for the quality of magic treasures.
At this time, the quality of the Nether Water Sword had far surpassed that of the Thin Water Sword. The spirituality contained in the flying sword seemed to have reached the critical point of transformation. All it lacked was an opportunity, and this opportunity was undoubtedly the Thunder Tribulation that the owner of the magic treasure had summoned for it!
The blue inner Yuan on the Nether Water Sword shone brightly. Under the shocked gazes of the two Dharma adepts, the Nether Water Sword was refined by Lu Ping and kept in his Heart Space in just a moment. They were once again amazed by Lu Ping's strong inner Yuan.
After saying goodbye to the two Dharma adepts of the Hua Yi Sect, Lu Ping once again made a trip to Chengling Island. In the name of inviting Chu Haitian to participate in a private trade meeting between the third generation of adepts in Phantom City, he freed Chu Haitian from his punishment of being grounded. At the same time, he also brought along Chu Haiying, his follower.
This private trade meeting was actually a gathering of the third generation of elite adepts who had advanced to the Dharma stage among the human and demon clans of the Five Islands of Phantom City. The initiators were the famous adepts of the major forces, led by Qin Shijun.
"Brother Chu, according to Brother Hai Ying, it seems that your clan is already collecting the materials needed to refine the Spiritual Water Spirit-Drawing Elixir?"
Lu Ping could not help but ask as the three of them were on the way to Phantom City.
Chu Haitian was stunned for a moment, then said, "They have indeed begun to collect the materials that Brother Lu has listed, but whether or not Brother Lu is required to help is still unknown. It seems that there is some dispute between the Sky Feather Clan Uncle and Sixth Grandfather Fu Yu Laozu!"
"Oh!"
Lu Ping glanced at the slightly dispirited Chu Haitian. He did not know whether the two Laozu's had a dispute over whether or not to refine the Spiritual Water Spirit-Drawing Elixir, or whether it was because of Chu Hailan. However, it seemed that no matter which it was, Chu Haitian had exposed his feelings for Chu Hailan in front of the two elders this time, so he would not have a good time.
"So, how is the collection going?"
Lu Ping naturally would not care about the personal affairs of the Green Sea Snakes, so he just asked casually.
Chu Haixiao thought for a moment and said, "Even though most of the things Brother Lu listed are rare and precious, with the strength of my Jadesea Spirit Serpent Clan, we should be able to gather almost all of them. Only that Myriad Profundity Dew is slightly difficult!"
"Wonder Jade Nectar?"
Lu Ping said in surprise, "Although this item is rare, it is only of the Heaven Middle Grade. With the heritage of the Green Sea Snakes for tens of thousands of years, can't we gather one?"
Chu Haitian shook his head and said, "It is difficult. This time, the reason why Sixth Grandfather let me participate in this trade fair, although it is said that Brother Lu is giving face, in fact, it is also to see whether or not I can obtain information about the Wonder Jade Nectar!"
Lu Ping's mind was already full of thoughts, "Wonder Jade Nectar? Now, the thing that I lack the least is the Wonder Jade Nectar! "
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