Feng Xueâerâs profound aura was soft and gentle, not in the least aggressive and oppressive, but everyone present felt a kind of gentle, yet completely irresistible feeling of suffocation .
Yun Che was the closest to Feng Xueâer, and felt it the most clearly . He looked at Feng Xueâer, his heart flooded with deep shock and disbelief, and also an indescribably illusory feeling .
Previously, when Xia Yuanba arrived, the tyrant aura from his body caused Yun Che to feel an extreme sensation of shock . However, although Feng Xueâerâs aura didnât contain the slightest degree of Xia Yuanbaâs tyrannical overbearingness, the feeling it brought Yun Che was far more boundless and ethereal than what Xia Yuanba hadâŚ
It was like the difference between a tranquil ocean and a monstrous tidal wave!
Xia Yuanbaâs sudden frightening change in strength was both shocking and unbelievable to Yun Che, but it didnât go as far as to cause him to turn pale with astonishment . He was certain that if he had enough time, he would also be able to reach that kind of realm . But Feng Xueâerâs aura⌠the feeling it brought Yun Che was actually⌠an enormous power that simply shouldnât belong to this world! It was realm that he was simply incapable of touching or pursuing with his current level .
She had saved him, and taught him the World Ode of the Phoenix⌠The Xueâer that was as beautiful as an angel and as flawless as a fairy . The Xueâer that was fond of pure snow and had the most simple and beautiful smiling countenance . The Xueâer that had the most ethereal fairy voice, calling him âBig Brother Yunâ and making pinky promises . The Xueâer that had snuggled against him intimately, and danced for him within the snowâŚ
She was actually⌠situated someplace he couldnât even look up to⌠a mythical, dream-like realmâŚ
He was certain these feelings werenât misperceptions, because his line of sight was directly facing the Four Great Sacred Groundsâ seats⌠With unparalleled clarity, he saw the incomparably violent change in expression on all the faces of those from the Four Sacred Grounds⌠A change in expression that was many times greater than when they had seen the eighteen year old Overlord Xia Yuanba .
He was also finally starting to understand why Princess Snowâs standing in the Divine Phoenix Sect was so revered and extraordinary⌠On the seats, she was actually sitting on equal footing with Feng Hengkong; even the princes had to sit in the secondary seats . He also understood why Feng Hengkongâs protectiveness towards Feng Xueâer had reached such a peakâŚ
âMaster, her strength⌠what level is it at?â
From Feng Xueâerâs body, Xia Yuanba felt the same indescribable oppressive sensation . With his current profound realm, after Feng Xueâer released her profound aura, he was actually still incapable of detecting her level . Seeing Spiritual Master Gu Cangâs expression of shock, Xia Yuanba couldnât resist but ask .
Spiritual Master Gu Cang restrained his expression and took a deep breath before his mental state was able to calm down . He said: âShe is the Divine Phoenix Empireâs Princess Snow I told you about on the way here⌠Feng Xueâer . She is only sixteen years old this year, and her profound strength⌠is actually⌠half-step⌠from the Sovereign Profound!â
â!!!!â Xia Yuanbaâs entire body froze for an instant, incapable of speaking for quite a while . The current him was already not the Xia Yuanba of old, who was unclear about the concept of levels . He was incomparably clear that a sixteen year old half step into the Sovereign Profound was an extremely frightening concept!
âIt looks like that rumor is trueâŚâ Spiritual Master Gu Cang said with an extremely low voice, thinking aloud about something Xia Yuanba didnât understand .
âIt looks like that rumor is true . â At nearly the same time, Ling Kunâs gaze slanted towards Ye Xinghan while saying the exact same statement .
âOf course itâs true!â Ye Xinghan was so moved and excited that his entire body trembled . His gaze released an unprecedented glow: âThis news was told to me by âthat personâ; how could it be false . Moreover, âthat personâ will immediately help me obtain this most perfect woman⌠this most perfect incubator! If I can obtain her and the âNine Profound Exquisite Bodyâ Elder Ling has spoken of simultaneously, I would cast away all other women without the slightest hesitation!!â
Ye Xinghan appeared so excited that he looked to be bordering on madness . When he spoke of âthat personâ, a crimson silhouette instantaneously swept through his gaze .
âAhhhhh, this Ling Kunâs vision is never incorrect . I believe that not long from now, Young Hall Master can become Profound Skyâs number one expert, a monarch that no one will be able to stand side-by-side with⌠I congratulate Young Hall Master in advance . â Ling Kun said as he smiled with squinting eyes .
Other than Gu Cang, who was a Monarch, the three people from the Sacred Grounds that made frequent contact with Monarchs, and those from the Divine Phoenix Sect that were aware of Feng Xueâerâs secret, there was not a single person in the stadium that was capable of detecting the level of Feng Xueâerâs profound energy, yet it was sufficient for them to feel how terrifying it was; it was just like a heavenly plane . In comparison to the Yun Che that stood across from her, his aura was simply so small and weak it was as if it didnât exist at all .
Princess Snow was renowned throughout the world because she was Divine Phoenix Sectâs only princess, but even more so because of her âProfound Skyâs number one beautyâ peerless complexion . No one would have thought her profound strength was actually frightening to this extent . And even though they were personally witnessing and feeling it, they still froze for a very long time, unable to snap back into reality, and were even more incapable of believing everything .
And at this time, the Phoenix flame on Feng Xueâerâs body suddenly died out, and the wisps of golden light between her eyebrows also faded away .
Yun Che stared at her blankly⌠He really wanted to gaze at her eyes . He wanted to know whether her view of him was still that tender, trusting, and intimate⌠or if it was filled with anger, disappointment, and griefâŚ
At this time, Feng Xueâer suddenly turned around gracefully, and asked Feng Hengkong: âRoyal father, Xueâer has a question; may I request royal father to provide an explanation?â
Feng Hengkong blanked for a moment, then nodded slowly: âXueâer, speak . â
Feng Xueâer nodded, then said lightly: âRoyal father once mentioned the rules of the Seven Nation Ranking Tournament to Xueâer . If Xueâer hasnât remembered incorrectly, in the Ranking Tournament, one nation should only send out a maximum of ten people . Our Divine Phoenix Nationâs ten participants⌠Fourteenth Brother, and Senior Brother Feibai and the others, were already defeated under Yun⌠Cheâs hand, which also signifies that our Divine Phoenix Nation has already lost to Blue Wind Empire . In that case, why donât you declare Blue Wind Nation as the victor right away? Also, why did royal father still want Xueâer to come here?â
The entire stadium became completely quiet . Everyone was well aware of Feng Hengkongâs goal . This was already unrelated to the ranking tournament; he wanted Feng Xueâer to enter the stadium because even though they had suffered a crushing defeat in terms of bloodline, after their defeat in the ranking tournament, they would be able to retrieve the dignity of the Divine Phoenix Empireâs strength, prestige, and bloodline through Feng Xueâer revealing her astonishing strength .
Otherwise, after today, the entire Profound Sky Continent would know that Divine Phoenix Sectâs Phoenix bloodline was defeated by a Phoenix bloodline which had come into being elsewhere . At that time, not only the six nations, even the citizens of Divine Phoenix Empire would gradually have more and more questions .
And Feng Xueâer did just that . She had revealed her profound aura for a short span of a few breathsâ time, and even the people from the Sacred Grounds were thoroughly shocked, let alone those from the seven nations .
Thus, although Feng Xueâer appeared to have asked a very foolish question, this question was unexpectedly difficult to answer . Because fundamentally, Divine Phoenix Sect was just not resigned to their loss, and they wanted to make use of Princess Snow to fish up some face⌠so much that they didnât hesitate to use, or should it be said that they had no other choice but to reveal their trump card they had protected and kept hidden for many years, to the world .
Feng Hengkong didnât speak for a while . Feng Ximing stood up hurriedly, and voiced: âXueâer, the reason is actually very simple . What you need to do right now is raise your hand lightly and knock Yun Che down . As for the reason, royal father will tell you later . Even though the ranking tournament has already ended, and the result is that we did indeed lose to Yun Che, we must prove to everyone that we lost merely because we didnât send out our strongest expert . Regardless of whether it is strength or bloodline, our Divine Phoenix Sect is insurmountable . â
Feng Xueâer shook her head slowly, then said lightly: âIf⌠itâs like this⌠Xueâer is willing to concede directly . â
Feng Xueâerâs words caused Yun Che to feel moved, and caused the faces of everyone in the Divine Phoenix Sect to fill with surprise . Feng Feiyan said immediately: âXueâer, this matter isnât as simple as you think it is . This matter concerns the honor and dignity of our entire Divine Phoenix Empire . â
Feng Xueâer replied with a light voice: âIn Xueâerâs world, Xueâer is completely unable to understand why this kind of matter concerns the honor and dignity of the Divine Phoenix Nation in anyway . Is it that prestige must mean victory in victory and defeat? And dignity must mean strength in strength and weakness?â
âYun Che clearly defeated Fourteenth Brother in a fair one versus one fight . Fourteenth Brother was defeated, yet the nine senior brothers whom we had originally agreed not to send out joined hands onstage . Furthermore, once they came up, their attacks were sufficient to be deadly⌠Yun Che also clearly defeated Senior Brother Feibai and the others, why wouldnât you be willing to announce his victory? Rather, you want me⌠someone who obviously shouldnât participate in the ranking tournament, to go on stageâŚâ
âThe Phoenix bloodline on his body obviously doesnât come from our bloodline, yet why must you deny it so persistently?â
No one would have thought the ordinarily sweet-tempered Feng Xueâer, would actually speak these words suddenly⌠It was like she was questioning, like she was puzzled, yet it was also like an inquisition .
Feng Ximing opened his mouth, and said with some difficulty: âXueâer, royal brother knows you have a very kind-hearted temperament, and might think that we are being a bit excessive . But, but⌠some things really arenât as simple as you think⌠Moreover, we canât completely ascertain his bloodline doesnât come from our Divine Phoenix Sect; thereâs still a sliver of chance that it isâŚâ
âNo, royal brother is incorrect . â Feng Xueâer shook her head lightly: âXueâer can prove that his bloodline indeed does not come from our sect . â
The entire stadium suddenly became a field of bewilderment . Feng Xueâer turned around, extended her hand, her palm facing Yun Cheâs forehead . A wisp of flame flickered along her palm, and in the area between Yun Cheâs eyebrows, a spot of golden light glimmered, then rapidly formed a golden flame shape .
Yun Che: ââŚâ
âGo⌠Golden Phoenix Imprint!â Feng Hengkong and company startled, and looked at the golden colored phoenix mark between Yun Cheâs eyebrows with faces full of shock .
âOn Xueâerâs body is Phoenix blood and power directly bestowed by the Phoenix God, so, Xueâer can instantly distinguish whether the Phoenix bloodline in his body came from the lineage of the Phoenix God . â Feng Xueâer said slowly: âThe Phoenix God also said before, that the golden colored phoenix imprint will only appear on the body of the person who carries the purest Phoenix blood . His Phoenix imprint is golden, which proves the Phoenix bloodline within his body was bestowed upon him the most directly, and not a bloodline passed on from previous generations . â
Feng Ximing was transfixed to the golden imprint on Yun Cheâs forehead, and stared fixedly for quite a while: âXueâer, this⌠thisâŚâ
Feng Xueâer faced Divine Phoenix Sectâs seats, her voice like a leisurely cloud: âXueâer knows Xueâer disobeyed your wishes, and must have made you all disappointed and angry . However, there are many things that Xueâer truly doesnât understand⌠Our Divine Phoenix Nation was defeated, and another person possessing the Phoenix inheritance has appeared from within the Profound Sky . Royal father, royal brother⌠is this not something worth being happy about? Why would you deny all this regardless of everything? You clearly want to protect Divine Phoenix Nationâs honor and dignity, yet why are you trying so hard to destroy them?â
Feng Hengkongâs mouth opened, unable to utter even half a word for a while . This was because, in her entire life, this was the first time Feng Xueâer had spoken so much at one time, with those kinds of words⌠As the father who believed he understood her the best, he was directly frozen stupid in this instant .
âXueâer is fond of everything she has, and is proud that she was born and raised in Divine Phoenix Nation . Since a very young age, Xueâer has known that the Divine Phoenix Nation is the largest empire in the Profound Sky Continent, and is also the most powerful nation in terms of strength⌠however, why does Xueâer feel that her homeland is so tiny all of a sudden⌠really so tinyâŚâ
âThe Seven Nation Ranking Tournament has already existed for many years, and Divine Phoenix Nation has won every single year in the past . This time, our Divine Phoenix Nation was defeated by Blue Wind Nation, and Blue Wind Nation used its own strength to defeat Divine Phoenix⌠Although Divine Phoenix lost, it doesnât mean that Divine Phoenix has become weak . Rather, it means that someone from the six nations that can defeat the Divine Phoenix has finally appeared . Not only is this a breakthrough for Blue Wind Nation, it is also a breakthrough for the profound practitioning world of our entire seven nations . Could it be that this isnât something all profound practitioners should be happy about? Being forthcoming and declaring our defeat while proclaiming the victor to everyone, isnât this something a large nation must do, the most ordinary of conduct?â
âSenior Brother Feibai and the others attacked Yun Che as nine, and from the get-go they attacked with sufficient lethality . When Yun Che defeated them, he clearly couldâve easily killed them all, yet he didnât do so . However, not one person from our Divine Phoenix expressed any gratitude; rather, weâve continued to make things difficult for him⌠In terms of bearing and moral character, Divine Phoenix has thoroughly lost to Blue Wind . Even in terms of dignity, weâve thrown it all away ourselves . â
The mouths of the people from the Divine Phoenix Sect gaped wide; not a single person could speak . Yun Che stared at Feng Xueâer blankly, also speechless for a long time .
âOur Divine Phoenix Sectâs strength comes from the Phoenix Godâs inheritance . Without the Phoenix Godâs bestowal, there wouldnât be todayâs Divine Phoenix Sect . Every one of us Divine Phoenix disciples should harbor the most devout gratitude⌠Yun Cheâs bloodline is also from the Phoenix, and he is even the direct inheritor from the Phoenix Godâs spirit . But, why is it that you all think of denying it by fair means or foul, and only think of using the cruelest methods to erase it rather than seeing him as someone connected, as a clansman through bloodline, mutually assisting each other and developing the Phoenix Spiritâs bloodline and power together⌠From this kind of selfishness, Xueâer cannot see any honor or dignity; it only makes Xueâer feel foreign and afraidâŚâ