Chapter 387: "Oh? I'm Afraid You Won't Have the Chance!"
"Lingyun, hold on, you must hold on!"
Within the ancestral land of the True Phoenix Clan, in a dark dungeon, Min'er knelt beside the weakened Lingyun. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she cried out with all the strength she could muster.
"I... I'm fine. Don't worry," Lingyun whispered, his barely open eyes revealing the immense pain he was enduring. Forcing a feeble smile, he looked at Min'er and tried to reassure her.
"Lingyun, we have to stay strong! Teacher is definitely looking for us. Trust me, we'll get through this," Min'er said, her voice trembling as she forced a hopeful smile through her tears.
"I know. But... if I don't make it, you must survive. Promise me, Min'er," Lingyun said, his breath weak and shallow.
"No! We'll both make it out alive!" Min'er shook her head firmly, her voice filled with determination.
Ever since the True Phoenix Clan had captured them, the two had been confined here. Their high level awakened Phoenix bloodlines had drawn the clan's attention.
The blood flowing from their open wounds was being collected by an intricate array to harvest the essence of their Phoenix bloodline. It was then channeled into special containers, likely intended to enhance the bloodlines of select True Phoenix Clan elites.
Outside the Ancestral Land
Above the True Phoenix Clan's ancestral land, Xiao Tiance remained concealed within a meticulously crafted spiritual array. Even as he stood in the void, none of the True Phoenix guards detected his presence.
He glanced at the positioning jade token in his hand, noting that the two linked tokens were in close proximity to each other. However, entering the ancestral land required passing through a detection array.
Based on his expertise, the array had been designed to detect intruders. Anyone not of the True Phoenix lineage would trigger an alert upon entering.
Xiao Tiance had the power to force his way through. However, the ancestral land held formidable presences several with auras at the Heaven Sovereign level, and one that surpassed even the strongest foe he had faced, the Western Sky War Emperor.
This aura exuded an oppressive force that suggested it belonged to a late stage Saint level Heaven Sovereign, or perhaps even someone at the pinnacle of the Saint rank.
Given the clan's legacy as a supreme divine beast lineage in the Great Thousand World, Xiao Tiance had no doubt about their hidden depths.
He carefully weighed his options. If the True Phoenix Clan had taken in Min'er and Lingyun out of recognition for their potential and bloodline, he had no reason to intervene forcefully.
However, Xiao Tiance preferred to prepare for the worst. Min'er and Lingyun were not yet full members of the True Phoenix Clan, and having recently arrived from the Dou Qi Continent, they could easily face rejection.
If that was the case, Xiao Tiance was ready to provide a show of strength and become their protector, ensuring the True Phoenix Clan understood they were not to be mistreated.
A Plan of Action
After examining the array for ten minutes, Xiao Tiance sought Ling'er's opinion.
"Ling'er, what do you think?"
Ling'er's voice sounded through their connection.
**"Little Sir, this array was definitely created by a Grandmaster of Spiritual Arrays. While it lacks offensive capabilities and is primarily for identification, breaking it undetected would be extremely challenging.
The best option would be to find a lone member of the True Phoenix Clan. If we can slip through with them, while staying hidden, any irregularities may go unnoticed as long as we don't cause a disturbance."**
Xiao Tiance nodded in agreement. This plan mirrored his earlier thoughts. A Grandmaster of Spiritual Arrays was a rare existence, their numbers far fewer than Saint level Heaven Sovereigns. Each Grandmaster had their own distinctive methods and habits when crafting arrays.
Attempting to dismantle such an intricate design within a short timeframe and without detection was next to impossible.
"Alright, Ling'er, maintain the concealment array around us. I'll look for someone isolated to capture," Xiao Tiance said decisively.
"Don't worry, Little Sir. Ling'er is quite capable now!" Ling'er replied with a playful giggle.
Just as Xiao Tiance was about to act, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
**"Why go through so much trouble? If you want, I can take you in directly.
This array may be able to identify non Phoenix beings, but I'm a quasi Absolute Sacred Artifact, after all,"** said Fatty Wa, his tone filled with confidence.
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance was delighted and replied via mental transmission, "Haha, I nearly forgot about your capabilities, Fatty Wa. Then I'll leave it to you. But be cautious your aura as a quasi Absolute Sacred Artifact can't go unnoticed."
**"Oh, don't underestimate me, Little Sir. Have you forgotten that I hid undetected in the Heavenly Dao Sect's secret realm for tens of thousands of years?
Besides that one fool Jiuyuan, no one ever found me.
I'm the best at suppressing my aura. Unless a Saint level Heaven Sovereign is staring right at us, no one will sense me,"** Fatty Wa replied smugly.
Hearing Fatty Wa's assurance, Xiao Tiance nodded. "Then I'll leave it to you."
"It's a small task. Watch and learn, Little Sir."
With that, Fatty Wa activated his powers, ready to lead Xiao Tiance and Ling'er through the array undetected.
With those words, Fatty Wa flew off Xiao Tiance's head and hovered before him. A door on the Heavenly Dao Tower creaked open.
The next moment, a powerful suction force enveloped Xiao Tiance, pulling him entirely into the Heavenly Dao Tower.
"Keep the concealment array active," Fatty Wa reminded him, ensuring their hidden presence remained undetected. Then, the small tower darted forward, piercing through the True Phoenix Clan's ancestral land barrier effortlessly.
As expected, Fatty Wa hadn't lied. The detection array failed to register their presence as intruders.
A short while later, Fatty Wa's voice echoed again. **"Hehe, we're in!
But, Little Sir, be careful. I detected several powerful presences among the True Phoenix Clan members. The strongest one seems to have one foot in the Saint level Heaven Sovereign realm.
Remember, the True Phoenix Clan, as a supreme divine beast lineage, possesses incredible physical strength. They can rival the True Dragon Clan in raw power alone. If that individual goes berserk, even a true Saint level Heaven Sovereign might struggle to subdue them."**
Fatty Wa's caution was well founded, and Xiao Tiance nodded in acknowledgment.
**"Don't worry, as long as I don't actively release my aura, nobody will be able to detect me.
Now, let me out I've located the positioning jade token. Min'er and Lingyun should be close by,"** Xiao Tiance said calmly.
"Alright, Little Sir, but be extremely cautious," Fatty Wa replied.
With that, Xiao Tiance was released from the Heavenly Dao Tower. The small tower shrank and transformed, hanging onto Xiao Tiance's hair tie as an unassuming accessory.
A Dire Situation
Checking the positioning jade token, Xiao Tiance swiftly moved toward the indicated location.
Before long, he arrived at a stunning palace. The surroundings were picturesque, and the spiritual energy in the area was exceptionally rich.
As he observed the palace, Xiao Tiance's lips curled into a faint smile.
**"It seems I was overthinking. Although this isn't the most energy rich place within the True Phoenix Clan's territory, it's still an exceptional environment. It appears that Min'er and Lingyun are being treated well.
Talented individuals are valued wherever they go."**
With a lightened heart, Xiao Tiance imagined how overjoyed Min'er and Lingyun would be when they saw him. He quickened his pace toward the room indicated by the jade token.
However, as he approached, his spiritual senses detected two individuals inside the room. One was at the lower Earth Sovereign level, while the other, though weaker, had also stepped into the Sovereign Realm.
"Hmm? These aren't Min'er and Lingyun," Xiao Tiance murmured, his brow furrowing slightly.
Just then, voices drifted out from the room.
**"Elder Ancestor, how much longer? Those two have been here for ages. When will I finally get to receive their bloodline?
In three months, the clan's grand tournament will be held. I want to win first place and bring glory to you!"**
A moment of silence passed before a hoarse chuckle followed.
**"Why rush? Good things take time.
Those two are exceptional talents, especially that Huang Min. Her bloodline is so pure and potent that it rivals even the ancestral bloodlines of our clan's founding elders.
As for Huang Lingyun, while not as extraordinary, he's still exceptional.
I've already arranged everything with Elder Fenglin. Once we've completely drained their bloodlines, you and his grandson, Feng Shan, will receive them.
With such supreme bloodlines, both of you are destined to become the pride of the True Phoenix Clan."**
The first voice responded, **"Thank you, Elder Ancestor. I was too impatient. But please tell me, how much longer will it take?
Absorbing such a high quality bloodline will take time to fully integrate."**
The elder chuckled again.
**"Patience. No more than five days. By then, their bloodlines will be fully drained.
However, after the extraction, the two will become useless husks. Fenglin has decreed that while they will survive, nobody is to harm them further they are still members of our clan, even if their bloodlines mutated while they were outside.
Clan law prohibits us from killing our own. Do you understand?"**
**"Hehe, Elder Ancestor, rest assured, I wouldn't be foolish enough to personally take action against them.
By the way, I'm curious. Who is this teacher of theirs, Xiao Tiance?
From what I've gathered, he's from a lower plane in the Great Thousand World. At best, his strength should match Huang Min's level. But if he could teach them, he might be a bit unusual."**
The elder sneered.
**"Hmph, Xiao Tiance? I've already looked into him.
Apparently, news from the Western Sky Continent mentioned a Spirit level Heaven Sovereign who fought the Western Sky War Emperor and managed to retreat unscathed.
Later, this man became a guest elder of the Great Thousand Palace, a genuine powerhouse.
However, it's irrelevant. He doesn't know we've taken Huang Min and Lingyun.
Besides, this is the ancestral land of the True Phoenix Clan. Even the Demon Slayer King from the Great Thousand Palace wouldn't dare act recklessly here.
You and Feng Shan should focus on preparing to receive the bloodline infusion. Once it's done, everything will settle. By then, nobody will care about what happens to two useless husks."**
"Haha, Elder Ancestor, your wisdom is unparalleled!"
Hearing this conversation, Xiao Tiance's eyes darkened, and a murderous aura began to build around him like a volcano ready to erupt.
"Little Sir, calm down! If you release your aura now, they'll detect you immediately. Rescuing Min'er and Lingyun will become much harder," Ling'er quickly advised, sensing his anger.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Tiance gradually suppressed his fury.
Marking the auras of the two individuals inside with his spiritual senses, he waited for an opportunity.
Before long, the door creaked open, and an elderly man with white hair stepped out, followed by a strange looking youth who bowed respectfully.
"Farewell, Elder Ancestor," the youth said humbly.
"No need to see me off. Rest well these next few days," the elder said with a faint smile before leaving.
Xiao Tiance, concealed within his spiritual array, watched them quietly, his eyes cold and calculating.
The elder walked away, but the youth turned back into the room. Just as he shut the door, a sudden gust of wind brushed past him, making him shiver involuntarily.
The youth grinned wickedly, muttering to himself, "Just wait. In five days, I, Feng Qi, will become the strongest genius of the True Phoenix Clan! Hahaha!"
Suddenly, a chilling voice sounded behind him.
"Oh? I'm afraid you won't have the chance."
(End of Chapter)
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