Phoenix flies away, chasing the wind.
Lu Yixin was taken aback; she hadn't expected Yun Xinglan to suddenly ask this question.
"Xinglan, is this important?"
"Very important."
Yun Xinglan looked up. He had tried his best to calm himself down, but he couldn't. "Miss Lu, do you really like him?"
In the dead of night, with few stars, the tiny candle flame flickered and teetered on the verge of going out.
Lu Yixin bit her lower lip. She wanted to say she didn't like it, but what came out of her mouth was: "...I don't know."
"Xinglan, I don't know either."
"Miss Lu, you know perfectly well who he is!" Yun Xinglan grabbed her hand, his gaze sweeping over her face, scrutinizing every inch of it. "Can you bear the consequences of liking him? Have you thought about what will happen to the Forest Clan, what will happen to the Forest King!"
Yes, the Sen tribe... also participated in that massacre back then. Lu Yixin's eyes suddenly reddened. Two years ago, during the Sen tribe's celebration ceremony, Shen Qiexing slaughtered everyone in his path, and countless Sen tribe members lost their lives. Even though her grandfather had made ample preparations long ago, what he did could never be erased.
Last time, her grandfather only let her brother go because she begged him so much. If it happens again, will her words still be effective?
"What...is so good about him?"
Yun Xinglan slumped back in her chair, covering her eyes with the back of her hand.
Lu Yixin didn't know what was so good about him, but whenever she thought of his name, her heart would skip a beat.
"Xinglan, what about me? What's so great about me? Just because of what some charlatan said? You don't need to..."
Her voice was interrupted again by Yun Xinglan, "No!"
“It’s not because of what the fortune teller said,” Yun Xinglan hugged her tightly and closed her eyes tightly, “it’s because of all the time we’ve spent together!”
"You know what? I always thought you were cowardly and afraid of death, but at the same time you have countless innocence and kindness. You would risk being pulled down with a stranger when he was stuck in a pit to pull him out. You would bravely confront the Heart Eater, whose background you did not know, to save more than a hundred strangers."
Lu Yixin didn't struggle and let him hold her like that.
“But these are just my most superficial impressions of you. Do you remember yesterday? I was gone for a long time before I came back. I told you I was looking for a shill, but actually, I took some time to go to Mi Tianze.”
"I thought it would take a long time to find you, but I only asked one person. She talked to me non-stop until it was time for me to come back, and then she hurriedly erased her memory."
"But before I could say anything to you, the Spirit Clan incident happened. Just a moment ago I was talking to you, but the next moment I turned my head and you were gone. Even though I know your strength, I'm still worried. I'm so anxious I'm almost going crazy!"
"I'm sorry, Xinglan..."
Lu Yixin silently shed tears, feeling the warmth of Yun Xinglan's breath on her neck. She then pushed him away and whispered, "Don't worry, even if I really like him, I won't be with him."
"I know everything about his affairs."
She had no status or right to be with him.
Even though she liked him, she was no longer a child and had to consider her family.
"But Xinglan, if he really goes to the Phoenix Clan, will the Phoenix Maiden spare his life?"
Yun Xinglan did not answer her, but the answer to this question was clear to both of them.
Both remained silent for a long time. Yun Xinglan avoided answering and said softly, "Since Miss Lu is still single, I still have the right to pursue you, right?"
"Of course."
However, she also has the right to refuse.
Yun Xinglan gave a wry smile: "It's very late, Miss Lu, you should get some rest."
“Okay,” Lu Yixin gave her a warm smile. “Then I’ll tell you what happened tomorrow morning.”
"good evening."
—
Shen Qiexing sneezed several times in a row. Why did he feel inexplicably warm inside?
Fortunately, he didn't make a sound, otherwise he would have definitely given away his location.
He had already changed back to his original appearance and was hiding behind the Phoenix Queen's throne. Looking at the huge group of birdmen below the stage, he couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips into a smile.
Today is your day of death.
The real Mingyue Chi never returned, and according to Shen Qiexing's speculation, he must have died outside.
A person who has neither brains nor magical powers will not live long.
But so be it. He could lie low in the phoenix tree for three months with a clear conscience and find out everything about the Phoenix Clan.
Wen Teng did have a mission, but since it was to monitor a corrupt official, which was unrelated to what Shen Qie Xing was doing, he stopped paying attention to Wen Teng.
Besides the Phoenix Maiden, Huang Sheng is the head of the Phoenix Clan. Apart from the court meeting held on the first day of each month, the Phoenix Maiden rarely appears in public, instead cultivating her skills in the palace. She entrusts all affairs to Huang Sheng, who is also very cautious and manages the Phoenix Clan in an orderly manner.
No wonder Huang Nu brought Huang Sheng with her when she came to Mi Tian Ze.
It is said that the two are twins. The current God was originally to be succeeded by Huang Sheng, but for some reason she gave up and passed the position to her sister, which is why Huang Nu is who she is today.
The court assembly held on the first day of each month is considered a grand ceremony. All adult members of the Phoenix Clan gather in the widest area in front of the Phoenix Palace on the first day of each month, and offer a branch of phoenix tree that has just sprouted the night before to the Phoenix Maiden. At the same time, the Phoenix Maiden holds a white porcelain bottle and applies the nectar of the immortal phoenix tree in the bottle to the forehead of the person who offers the branch, which is said to bring good luck and fortune.
Although he couldn't wipe out the entire Phoenix Clan, he could accept this result; it was barely satisfactory.
In preparation for this day's action, Shen Qiexing set up a barrier in front of the Luan Palace half a month in advance. Even the Phoenix Maiden would need at least an hour to break through the barrier, and that hour... was enough for him to kill.
Last night, he reinforced the barrier one last time, and after confirming that everything was foolproof, he just waited for dawn.
As the sun began to set, Huang Nu smiled and had her servants take away the jade bottle. Just as she was about to say something, Shen Qiexing cut his palm, smeared the smear on the array's eye at his feet, and shouted, "Open!"
In an instant, Shen Qiexing and the Phoenix Clan were enveloped in a blue halo!
"What's going on!"
"What's going on?!"
The sudden turn of events plunged the Phoenix Clan into panic. They screamed in terror and frantically pounded on the barrier in an attempt to escape.
Blue-gold light flowed across the barrier. The Phoenix Maiden realized almost instantly that this was the work of Shen Qiexing. She was both angry and shocked. She was angry that she had been trapped in the trap without her knowledge, and shocked that Shen Qiexing was right next to her, yet she had not sensed his presence at all!
That damned dragon orphan, his strength seems to have increased considerably since he left last time!
A point in the sky seemed to distort for a moment, and the next moment, a blinding blue light swept across the entire world. Some people with lower strength immediately shed two lines of bloody tears from their eyes, screaming and daring not to look at the sky anymore.
The remaining people stared in fear at the person who strolled out of the blue light. Their legs trembled, and they retreated repeatedly, maintaining what they considered a safe distance from the god.
Huang Sheng stepped forward and stood in front of Huang Nu, his eyelids trembling slightly.
"My Lord, it's that dragon... it's come to seek revenge on us!"
"I know!"
Phoenix Maiden stared intently at Shen Qiexing, and instantly a blazing flame of light condensed in her hands. She soared into the air, closing in on Shen Qiexing, and struck him fiercely!
Unexpectedly, Shen Qiexing merely raised his arm slightly, forcefully taking the Phoenix Girl's attack. The clothes on his right arm were all burned to ashes, his skin was torn open, and blood flowed freely. Yet, he still maintained his smile and whispered in the Phoenix Girl's ear, "What are you afraid of? I won't kill you."
The Phoenix Maiden looked up in fear, listening as he continued, "When you killed my father a thousand years ago, did you ever imagine that this day would come for you?"
"What do you want to do!" Phoenix Girl roared.
Shen Qiexing frowned, slapped the remaining blood from his palm onto her forehead, and she was unable to move. Her eyes were bloodshot: "Release me!"
He used nearly half of his power to restrain the Phoenix Maiden's movements, and he himself was also in great pain, with intense pain churning inside his body. He swallowed the mouthful of metallic taste and said cruelly, word by word, "Want to let go? Then break free yourself. But during the time you are imprisoned, you will watch with your own eyes how your people die at my hands."
Having said that, he abandoned the Phoenix Maiden, spread his arms, and in an instant, the originally blood-red sky darkened at an extremely fast speed. A strong demonic wind arose, and suddenly, streaks of extremely dazzling golden light flashed in the sky, like shooting stars passing through splashed ink, reflected in countless pupils, both magnificent and tragic.
These golden rays are from the ghostly fire of the gods!
The fireballs struck everyone, obliterating them completely. They didn't even leave behind a last word before being swept away by the demonic wind and scattered throughout the barrier.
Even death cannot escape the realm of God.
"No--"
"My children—"
Phoenix Maiden's voice was hoarse and broken. She coughed up a mouthful of blood, which flowed from her lips. "Sheng Sheng!"
The blood and flesh gradually gathered on the ground, forming a long, foul-smelling river. Shen Qiexing's white robes were soaked in the river, making him look like a blood demon from the underworld.
The Phoenix Maiden roared, letting out a clanging sound. With her last bit of strength, she transformed into a giant golden phoenix, fluttering its feathers, and swooped down towards Shen Qiexing!
They're just overestimating themselves.
Shen Qiexing chuckled softly, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and swiftly slashed at Jin Huang with a sharp cross-shaped blade of light. Just as the two made contact, he caught a glimpse of Huang Sheng stumbling and running towards him.
He quickly reduced his strength to 30% and struck Huang Sheng.
"Sheng Sheng!"
The Phoenix Maiden was heartbroken. She picked up the shattered Phoenix Sheng and laid her in her arms.
Struck by Shen Qiexing's light blade, Huang Sheng's torso and limbs were torn into countless pieces, with only a little bit of skin and flesh connecting them. His chest and abdomen were completely cleaved open, and his internal organs mixed with blood and mud fell to the ground.
"God, Divine Lord..."
Huang Sheng's head was reduced to half, and the white brain fluid on his face mixed with the glaring red, dripping into Huang Nu's hand.
Shen Qiexing stood beside the two, coldly watching the scene unfold. He had finally gotten what he wanted, but why did he feel no sense of satisfaction at all?
"Sheng Sheng, don't call me God," the Phoenix Maiden cried, wiping the blood from the girl's face as she held her. "Call me elder sister, Sheng Sheng, call me elder sister!"
“Sister…” Huang Sheng’s body convulsed violently. “I’m so cold.”
"Don't say another word," the Phoenix Maiden cried out, tears streaming down her face. "Hold on, Sheng Sheng, your elder sister won't let you die. Just hold on a little longer!"
"Sister... I don't want to die..."
Huang Sheng's body temperature was rapidly dropping; her face turned pale, and she could barely utter a complete sentence, "It hurts..."
"Sheng Sheng, you can't leave your sister!"
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