Su Yin was taken aback.
The one who had spoken was Xiao Wu, who had been placed in the beast sack.
Seeing that Zhang Xuan didn't believe him, Xiao Wu said, "It's true! If you don't believe me, you can try my blood. I'm sure it'll work!"
"Alright!"
Su Yin nodded. With a light pinch, he took out a droplet of blood from the beast sack and placed it on his palm.
Weng!
As soon as the droplet of blood appeared, the Phoenix Flowers in the sky and the surroundings immediately became agitated, as if sharks that had seen blood. In the next moment, they flew over from all directions.
"This …" Su Yin widened his eyes in astonishment.
Was it really possible?
Weren't these flowers nourished by the blood of the Phoenix?
Why would they be so interested in Xiao Wu's blood?
Could it be that … the ordinary pet he had reared possessed the bloodline of the Phoenix?
But before Zhang Xuan could finish his bewilderment, the Phoenix Blossoms in the sky had already rushed over, drowning him in the blink of an eye.
Under the frenzied surge of energy, the droplet of blood on his palm disintegrated into fragments before being absorbed by the Phoenix Flowers, causing them to become even more vibrant.
"What's going on?" Fairy Jiuqu was taken aback.
She was still some distance away from the sea of Phoenix Flowers. From afar, the young man seemed to be unable to walk any further. However, for some reason, the Phoenix Flowers suddenly swarmed toward him, treating him as their kin.
"This is … the Dance of the Phoenix?"
A thought surfaced in Fairy Jiuqu's mind.
The Phoenix Clan categorized guests into three, six, and nine ranks. Those who were acknowledged by the Phoenix Flowers would be treated better. She was the one who had the opportunity to befriend the princess. On the other hand, those who were not acknowledged by the Phoenix Flowers would be banished from the Phoenix Domain.
Legend had it that the most esteemed guests would be able to make the Phoenix Flowers dance for them. That was the case for the guest who had reached the ninth square. Could it be that the young man before her was able to do the same as well?
While Fairy Jiuqu was still in shock, she saw the young man surrounded by the Phoenix Flowers walking forward once more. In the blink of an eye, he had already passed the fifth square and was heading toward the sixth square.
"T-this … I'm afraid that the Phoenix Clan will be alarmed by this …"
Fairy Jiuqu's body trembled, and her breathing quickened. Her voluptuous figure surged violently.
Those who had passed the fifth square would be considered an esteemed guest of the Phoenix Clan, and they would be treated even better. Yet, the young man had passed the fifth square without any hesitation. Just from this point alone, it was clear that he had passed even further!
How did he do it?
Su Yin continued forward.
With the help of Xiao Wu's blood, not only did the repelling force in front of him disappear, the Phoenix Flowers even developed a sense of intimacy toward him.
Soon, he arrived at the seventh square, where Fairy Jiuqu had been before.
Chirp chirp!
A series of explosions took place, soaring into the sky like the cries of phoenixes.
Along with the sound of the wind, the Phoenix Flowers of the Fourth Flower actually let out a loud and clear sound.
"Forget it, it's too noisy. Let's stop here!"
Seeing that he had caused such a huge ruckus, Su Yin knew that he would be in deep trouble if he were to proceed any further. Thus, he decided to stop.
Based on Fairy Jiuqu's words, the seventh grid was already considered a distinguished guest and was qualified to meet Princess Feng Qiqiu. Since that was the case, he might as well stop here.
No matter where he went, it was better to keep a low profile.
Zhang Xuan stopped, and the Phoenix Flowers in the surroundings were a little reluctant to do so. Following which, they felt a powerful force pushing them from behind, causing them to stagger uncontrollably. Unable to control themselves, they continued walking forward.
In just a few steps, he had already crossed the seventh grid and entered the eighth grid.
It wasn't over yet. It continued to push him forward, as if it wouldn't allow him to retreat.
… …
Phoenix Domain, Phoenix Perching Hall:
The Phoenix Monarch and Phoenix Empress sat side by side on high thrones. Princess Feng Qiqiu sat at one side of the hall. Around her were the elders of the Phoenix Clan. Each of them had a powerful aura, no weaker than a peak quasi-Sage.
The Phoenix Clan was a peak existence among the ancient beasts. The number of experts they had left one speechless, comparable to some of the older Sacred Grounds.
In the center of the hall, an old man stood below, looking nervous and anxious.
He was dressed in green robes, and his fingers were long and slender. His eyes had a scholarly look, and his cultivation was hidden within his body. Clearly, he was no weaker than the elders around him, reaching peak quasi-Sage.
The old man gritted his teeth and said, "Phoenix Monarch, can you reconsider? I'm willing to exchange three gourds of Third Nether Wine Spring Water for a Phoenix Perching Wood!"
"Third Nether Wine Spring Water is indeed a good thing for our Phoenix Clan, but … the Phoenix Perching Wood is only given to distinguished guests. You have only walked three squares in the sea of Phoenix Flowers, barely meeting the standard of a guest. It's fine for you to stay here for a few days, but forget about the treasure!"
The Phoenix Monarch waved his hand.
He did not have the aura of a Sage, but the power of his bloodline was vigorous and viscous. Every move of his carried an aura that seemed to be able to tear space apart.
"I started learning the zither when I was three, and I started playing the zither when I was twenty-seven. I was able to make all the birds pay homage to me, and I have an extraordinary disposition. When I was two hundred years old, I completely comprehended the zither and became a Quasi-Saint!"
The old man gritted his teeth. "This time, I came here with all my heart, hoping to forge a good zither with the help of the Phoenix Perching Wood. The Phoenix Monarch could have done it easily, but you rejected me because I'm not a distinguished guest. I can't accept this! The selection of guests in the sea of Phoenix Flowers is unfair to begin with … "
The Phoenix Monarch was not angered by the old man's doubts. Instead, he looked at the old man with a smile. "Then tell me, how is it unfair?"
"The sea of Phoenix Flowers repels cultivators as soon as they enter. It's obvious that it's not a test but a drive!"
The old man stiffened his scalp. "I don't think anyone can reach the fifth square on their first try …"
"Are you saying that the Phoenix Clan is old-fashioned?" The Phoenix Monarch frowned.
"That's not it. I just think that we can bend the rules a little."
The old man said, "According to historical records, there are no more than three people who can reach the fifth square on their first try in the past hundred years. In the past fifty years, there's not a single one … It's understandable that the Phoenix Clan uses this as a mark to judge distinguished guests, but it's also a standard for trading. I'm afraid that no one will be able to buy the Phoenix Clan's items in the future."
"Just because you can't do it doesn't mean that others can't! My good friend, Fairy Jiuqu, reached seven squares on her first try! "
Princess Feng Qiqiu interrupted.
"Fairy Jiuqu is a spirit of the world. It's normal for her to be close to the Phoenix Flowers. Have you heard of any human cultivator who can do that?"
The old man shook his head. "Putting everything else aside, if there's a human cultivator like me who can reach the seventh square on their first try, or even the fifth, I, Yu Zhangqiong, am willing to kneel down and admit my mistake. I'll never play the zither again."
"This …"
Frowning, Feng Qiqiu was about to speak when a series of phoenix cries gathered outside the palace like thunder. The surrounding space seemed to be about to shatter.
Then, rays of light shot out from all directions, illuminating the surroundings.
"The Cries of Ten Thousand Flowers, Phoenix Feather Bridge … Someone has reached the seventh square!"
The Phoenix Monarch, the Empress, and many elders stood up at the same time and looked outside the palace. Their eyes widened in disbelief.
Someone had reached the seventh square on their first try. It had been many years since they last saw such a situation.
"The … the seventh …"
Yu Zhangqiong's eyes widened and her body swayed. She almost vomited blood.
She had just said that no one could do it, but someone had already reached it and surpassed it. Was this for real?
She had been slapped in the face too quickly.
"Let's go out and take a look!"
Phoenix Thearch, Phoenix Empress, and many Elders flew out of the hall at the same time. They looked in the direction of the voice and immediately saw countless phoenix feathers flying out from the various mountain peaks. They joined together and formed a magnificent bridge that quickly spread in the direction of the sea of flowers.
The Cries of Ten Thousand Flowers, Phoenix Feather Bridge … It was a special action of the Phoenixes to welcome distinguished guests when someone had passed the seventh square. It had happened once when Fairy Jiuqu came. They did not expect it to happen again.
Even for the Phoenixes, it was a grand occasion that only happened once in a thousand years.
"Who is it?"
Feng Qiqiu was also in disbelief. She widened her eyes and looked into the distance. Then, she saw a young man walking past the seventh square without stopping. He continued to move forward in a slight panic.
Boom!
The cries of the Phoenix Grass sounded again. This time, it was louder than before. Hearing the sound, many birds in the sky came forward and landed under the feather bridge.
"Ten Thousand Birds Bridge … He has reached the eighth square?"
Yu Zhangqiong, who had just flown out, turned pale and almost fell from the sky.
Phoenix Feather Bridge was a move of the Phoenix Domain to welcome distinguished guests after passing the seventh square. However, if he could enter the eighth square, he would definitely be more distinguished. It would be inappropriate to use this kind of welcoming method again.
Therefore, the birds that stayed in the Phoenix Domain would all come forward and fly in the sky, connecting their heads and tails to form a long bird bridge. This was the so-called Ten Thousand Birds Bridge.
The Ten Thousand Birds Bow of the Guqin Sound at most came to take a look. This was a bridge with their bodies … It was obviously more respectful.
How could this be?
Wasn't the repulsive force of the sea of flowers very strong, making it difficult for people to move? Where did such a freak come from?
The Phoenix Monarch raised his eyebrows. "The last time this happened was ten thousand years ago. Love Saint Song Yu did it …"
The Phoenix Empress glanced at her daughter and snorted. "Don't talk to me about this guy!"
"Un. Not only did this fellow steal the Immortal Blood of our clan, but he also caused our daughter to be unable to walk out of the trauma after so many years. More than half of the females in our clan are unwilling to marry. In fact, one-third of the male Phoenixes have problems with their sexual orientation. This is unforgivable …"
The Phoenix Monarch also looked displeased. "If he can come back to life, I'll be the first to use the Crimson Sky Flame to burn him into charcoal!"
The Phoenix Empress said, "Burning him into charcoal is letting him off easy! It's best if you can chop his face into pieces so that he can't harm others anymore! "
"Alright, let's not talk about him anymore. What's the background of this young man? How can he reach the eighth square?"
The Phoenix Monarch shook his head and looked at Zhang Xuan again. Before he could see clearly, the Phoenix Grass chirped again. This time, it was even louder. Many of the floating mountains began to shake.
Chirp chirp chirp!
Along with this sound, the cries of countless phoenixes also sounded from the mountain.
Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens!
Following which, countless phoenixes that had yet to transform flew out of their nests and landed on top of the other birds. They also used their bodies to form a bridge.
"This …"
The Phoenix Monarch was stunned. His mouth trembled. "The ninth square?"
The situation in front of him had clearly changed again. It was no longer the eighth square but the ninth square!
The Phoenix Cry Nine Heavens, Ten Thousand Phoenixes Greet the Phoenix!
This was no longer a VIP but a member of the same race!
The last time it appeared was 20,000 years ago. It was the first time the Phoenix Monarch's father, who had been lost for many years, returned to the Phoenix Domain.
"Could it be … the bloodline of the Phoenix Race that was lost outside?"
The Phoenix Empress stared at the Phoenix Emperor with a murderous look in her eyes.
"I …"
The Phoenix Monarch's mouth twitched. He said awkwardly, "The two of us are together all day and never go out. When we go out occasionally, we bring you along. How could there be a bloodline left outside?"
"Hehe!"
The Phoenix Empress flung her sleeves and sneered. "What do you say about Xiaoru?"
"I-I was bewitched by that fellow Song Yu. That's why I did the wrong thing …"
The Phoenix Monarch's face flushed red as he gritted his teeth. "Furthermore, it's been more than 10,000 years. Can we not talk about it?"
"I don't want to talk about it either, but can you explain to me what's going on?"
The Phoenix Empress snorted coldly. "If it's not your bloodline, how can it be so pure? For all the phoenixes to greet you? "
"I …"
The Phoenix Monarch was speechless.
To be honest, he was also very confused!
Such a strange phenomenon was unheard of in the history of the Phoenix Race, let alone him.
"Let's wait for him to come up and ask him in detail …"
The Phoenix Monarch muttered gloomily. Before he could finish his sentence, the Phoenix Flowers below screamed again. Then, all of them flew up and landed on the Phoenix Monarch's back, forming a bridge with dancing flowers.
In an instant, the surrounding space seemed to have frozen.
The Phoenix Monarch and Phoenix Empress were speechless. They looked at each other, and their voices trembled. "Undying Bloodline? Phoenix Race's … ancestor's bloodline? "
From afar, the young man below had already reached the tenth square!
This was the first time someone had reached this step in history. They could not believe it when they saw it with their own eyes.
Yu Zhangqiong was so frightened that she almost fell.
There were ten squares, and each square was harder than the last. He had to crawl and roll on three squares, but the young man had reached the last one … What in the world was going on?
"Since he has reached this step, we should welcome him personally. Let's see what's going on!"
The Phoenix Monarch heaved a sigh of relief. He no longer cared about his identity and flew down. The Phoenix Empress followed closely behind him.
The two of them were experts comparable to Sages. In the blink of an eye, they arrived before the sea of Phoenix Flowers and saw the young man.
He looked to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, and his cultivation was only at Golden Immortal 1-dan. Even though he had a heroic air about him, he did not stand out too much. His bloodline and disposition were that of a human, and he had nothing to do with the Phoenix Race.
The Phoenix Monarch and Phoenix Empress looked at each other in confusion.
They thought that a cultivator who could reach the tenth square on his first visit would be an exceptional talent. They were even prepared to believe that he was a member of the Phoenix Race and that his bloodline was purer than theirs. How could he be an ordinary person?
This was too inconceivable!
"Young friend, you …"
The Phoenix Monarch could not help but ask.
Su Yin's body trembled slightly as he steadied himself. His face was filled with fear as he looked at the two experts in front of him. He looked like he was about to cry. "If I said … that I was pushed here by someone, would you believe me?"
(I heard that the men who cast the monthly votes became as handsome as Song Yu, and the women became as beautiful as Shangguan Wanqing …)
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