"We should still prioritize finding the Evolution Light. My mother and the others have been locked up for thousands of years without it costing them their lives, I believe there won’t be any imdiate danger to their lives. However, Xiaohuo’s evolution cannot be delayed," Lan i thought for a mont and said.
"Let’s rescue the aunties first. Although they won’t be in danger without us finding them, each additional day they’re imprisoned is another day of suffering. Besides, we currently have no idea where the Evolution Light is."
"Master." Fu Shang’s voice suddenly rang out.
"Fu Shang." Dugu Qianye, along with Xiaohuo and the others, arrived at the mountain top where he was.
"Master, actually, as long as Xiaohuo evolves into the Vermilion Bird, all these problems will be solved," said Fu Shang. "Once Xiaohuo evolves into the Vermilion Bird, no bird would dare to act rashly in front of her, and that would resolve the internal issues of the Phoenix Clan."
"Do you know where the Evolution Light is?" Dugu Qianye asked.
"I don’t know the exact location, but I feel it’s not far from here, in the southeast direction. You need to act quickly, I can sense that the Evolution Light is fading rapidly," Fu Shang replied.
"Then we should go search for the Evolution Light first and let Xiaohuo evolve into the Vermilion Bird," Dugu Qianye decisively said.
"All right."
"OK."
Lan i and the others all agreed with her decision.
"You must hurry. The Evolution Light is already weak, and if we delay any longer, I don’t know if it will still be able to facilitate Xiaohuo’s evolution," Fu Shang advised again.
"I understand," Dugu Qianye said, then flashed out of the Refining Demon Pot and moved stealthily towards the southeast.
In the center of the Phoenix Tree Forest, there was a glittering gold palace, adorned entirely with golden decorations. Inside the main hall, a man sat ditating in the Ruler’s seat and only opened his eyes after a while. At that mont, soone entered from outside and saluted, "Greetings to the Divine Emperor."
Jin Luan looked at the newcor and asked, "Jin Yi, there’s still no news?"
"Nothing. Apart from the occurrence reported by Jin Jiu and the others, we haven’t detected the Golden Phoenix’s aura. Even with the sensing stones, there’s no response," Jin Yi replied. "Could it be that Jin Jiu and the others were mistaken?"
After pondering for a mont, Jin Luan said, "Whether they were mistaken or not, we need to investigate thoroughly. If she really has returned, we must eliminate her before she gets back."
"The egg was nearly a dead one when it was taken away, and with our tampering, how could it possibly have hatched?" Jin Yi was full of doubts, as he was the one who had carried out those tasks, and he knew Xiaohuo’s condition back then the best.
"Nothing is absolute. It’s not impossible if it encountered so opportunity," Jin Luan said.
"But we’ve searched the entire Spiritual Power Continent for years without finding any trace of her. If she was in the lower realms, the likelihood of her hatching would be even smaller," Jin Yi still found the possibility of the Golden Phoenix returning improbable.
"Better safe than sorry," Jin Luan said. "Have people continue the search. If they find her, don’t startle her. You lead the team and make sure to resolve her once and for all."
"Yes, Emperor. I’ll dispatch more people for the search," Jin Yi said.
Jin Luan waved his hand dismissively and Jin Yi turned to leave. At that mont, another person ca in. Seeing Jin Yi, the newcor gave a slight bow and then approached Jin Luan.
What does the Dragon Clan say?" Jin Luan asked before Jin Er could speak.
"The Dragon Clan’s stance is very firm this ti; they insist that our Phoenix Clan must submit to them. There’s no room for negotiation," Jin Er replied.
"Ever since Long Aotian beca the Dragon King, the Dragon Clan has grown increasingly bold. They’ve been troubling us for centuries, and now, over such a trivial matter, they demand that our Phoenix Clan bow down to them? Do they really think we’re defenseless? Send orders to the other branches to be ready for battle at any mont."
"Should we inform Ye Luo and the others?" Jin Er inquired.
"Yes. Even though he usually opposes us, when it cos to the Phoenix Clan’s safety, he won’t stand idly by," Jin Luan said.
"Understood, Emperor," Jin Er acknowledged and went out to carry out the orders.
Jin Luan sat alone in the great hall, lost in thought for a while before standing up and flying towards the Forbidden Palace.
Outside the Forbidden Palace, the guards saw Jin Luan and saluted in unison as he nodded and walked in. He arrived at the prison where the Blue Phoenix branch was detained and looked at the captives.
"How does it feel?"
"You seem to have plenty of leisure ti," Lan Qing opened her eyes and said weakly from within the prison, looking at Jin Luan outside, "Not attending to your affairs, and yet you have the ti to co here and see us."
"I heard that you were punished last ti, so I ca to see how you were doing. After all, I watched you grow up, and it’s only right that I’m concerned about you," Jin Luan said with a smile, which, however, did not reach his eyes.
"Hmph, the crocodile tears of a hypocrite!" Lan Qing replied and closed her eyes, refusing to look at him again.
Jin Luan wasn’t angry or anxious, and as he watched Lan Qing’s indifferent face, he said, "Jin Jiu and the others received news that your daughter’s aura was detected in the Fengwu Continent."
Lan Qing’s eyes snapped open, and she asked, "What did you say?"
"I said that Jin Jiu and the others have sensed your daughter’s aura," Jin Luan said. "She’s back in the Fengwu Continent. Tell , should I allow a mother and daughter reunion?"
"What do you want?" Lan Qing stared at Jin Luan, knowing he had an ulterior motive for sharing this information with her.
"It’s simple," Jin Luan said, looking at Lan Qing, who was trying to remain composed. "Your Blue Phoenix branch has a way to contact the Golden Phoenix, right? Just tell , and I’ll bring your daughter back to you. As you know, your daughter is still so young, and in such a lowly realm, she can’t have grown much stronger. The Fengwu Continent is teeming with Divine Emperors and Divine Spiritual Beasts. What do you think the chances are of your little daughter surviving? Just tell , and I’ll let you out so you can find your daughter."
Lan Qing looked at Jin Luan, who appeared confident of victory, and scoffed, "In your dreams! Even if I die, even if Lan i dies, I won’t tell you. Protecting the emperor is our sacred duty, and you’re a traitor!"
Jin Luan’s face darkened instantly as he looked at the weakened Lan Qing, tempted to strike, but he held back. Killing her now would make it all the more impossible to learn the whereabouts of the Golden Phoenix!
"Then just wait to see your daughter’s cold, dead body!" Jin Luan spat out the words, then turned and left.
Lan Qing, who had been seated in ditation for healing, collapsed, her eyes filled with worry and remorse.
"I’m sorry, my child..."
Dugu Qianye traveled southeast, bringing out Fu Shang to better sense the location of the Evolution Light. With Fu Shang’s guidance, Dugu Qianye quickly located the Evolution Light.
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