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Chapter 284: Vermilion Bird Clan
Jingjing's size had changed, but Sun Zhe wasn't too concerned. After all, it was common for beast-type creatures to grow in size as their strength increased. What surprised Sun Zhe was the intense flame energy surrounding Jingjing's body. This flame seemed to be unlike any ordinary fire. Sun Zhe had killed many Cultivators from the Flame Continent, but the flames they used could not compare to the one emanating from Jingjing.
This was a crimson flame. Although flames could vary in levels—red, blue, and white—Sun Zhe felt that this crimson flame was definitely not weaker than those of the blue level and could even rival the white level flames, as if it were a naturally born top-tier flame.
All things are born with a hierarchy, and this crimson flame belonged to the "nobility" among flames. Even Sun Zhe, who had cultivated the Supreme Battle Body, felt a shiver of awe.
Seeing that Jingjing was sound asleep, Sun Zhe and Xing turned their gazes toward the three old men. The Fire Transformation Array was an Ancient formation; without some means, they couldn't extend their Divine Consciousness into the array. This issue naturally fell to the three guardians of the formation.
The three old men were clearly accustomed to this. One of them stepped forward and appeared directly at the Southern Region of the array, softly calling out,
"Hey, it's time to eat!"
As soon as the elder's voice rang out, a red sound wave immediately transmitted into the array, quickly transforming into a booming voice that echoed within. After doing this, the elder was about to respond to Xing but noticed that both Xing and Sun Zhe were looking at him with surprise. His old face turned slightly red with embarrassment, and he cleared his throat to explain,
"This is the only way this guy will wake up; otherwise, even if the sky falls, he would continue sleeping..."
Upon hearing this, Sun Zhe nodded in understanding; it did seem like something that guy would do.
"My Zhu Guo? My Pearl Jade Lizard? The last time I ate Fire Dragon Fruit would work too... Hurry up and give it to me..."
At that moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out in Fire Valley. Jingjing's massive body appeared in mid-air, its enormous wings shimmering with fierce flames. Its crimson eyes fixed intently on the elder who spoke. At this moment, there was no trace of sleepiness; it was filled with extreme excitement and didn't even notice Sun Zhe's arrival.
"Ahem... Well, Jingjing, those things are only for adults. Right now, the adult is out and hasn't returned yet..."
Seeing Jingjing's excited appearance, especially the several pure names that burst out, the old man immediately broke into a cold sweat. He had only seen these things a few times with Zhurong, but they were all genuine Spiritual Artifacts over ten thousand years old. Even if he sold himself, he couldn't exchange for one; how could he possibly have them?
"Is that old man Zhurong not back yet? Where is he? He... Oh, Brother Sun Zhe, Brother Sun Zhe, I thought you didn't want Jingjing anymore. Those bad guys tricked Jingjing; it's been a long time since they gave her anything good to eat. Every evening, they make Jingjing stay here to cultivate. Jingjing doesn't want to stay here. Brother Sun Zhe, please take Jingjing away..."
Jingjing scanned the area and immediately spotted Sun Zhe. Her huge body trembled suddenly, and she began to cry loudly, the change so rapid it was almost embarrassing.
Sun Zhe smiled wryly. The Flame Zhu Fruit, Pearl Jade Serpent, Fire Dragon Fruit—these were all things from Ancient Times, capable of allowing ordinary people to ascend to immortality instantly with supreme Spiritual Artifacts. He had never even seen them before, yet this girl treated them as snacks. It was clear what kind of life she had been living during this time.
"Jingjing, how could Brother Sun Zhe not want you? Look, I'm here to find you."
Sun Zhe took two steps forward and appeared before the Fire Transformation Array. Although he didn't understand this array well, he knew that most auxiliary cultivation arrays were dead formations, meaning only when Jingjing reached the expected cultivation level could she break through inside. If he forcibly tried to break it from the outside, the array would become useless.
"Then take me away! I really miss Brother Sun Zhe and Sister Ruo Xi. How about we go back to Thunder Continent and find Sister Yan'er and Brother Zhao Ang? Jingjing really doesn't want to stay here alone..." This time, she wasn't pretending to be spoiled; she genuinely shed two lines of tears, her expression filled with deep grievance.
Seeing her like this, Sun Zhe fell silent. Although Jingjing was now extremely powerful, he knew that she was still quite young. Ever since they came out together from the Wasteland of Demons, she had never left his side. Leaving her alone here for such a long time was indeed a bit harsh on her.
"Sun Zhe, the demon race is descending; great War Generals are rising. You represent the War Clan to defend the Nine Continents. The dangers will surely be immense. If this girl is with you, you can't protect her every moment. This Fire Transformation Array was painstakingly arranged by Zhurong; it can successfully elevate her strength to Holy Rank. But if you let her out now, it would mean losing this opportunity. So you should think carefully about your decision..."
Just as Sun Zhe was hesitating, Xing's figure suddenly appeared in front of him and spoke lightly. Such an array that could forcibly elevate someone's cultivation to Holy Rank was not easy for even a strong individual like Xing to arrange; after all, most Cultivators would never step into Holy Rank in their lifetime.
Hearing Xing's words, Sun Zhe slowly retracted his right foot again, his expression revealing a hint of wavering. He understood Xing's intention: he hoped Sun Zhe would continue to let Jingjing enhance her cultivation within the array.
"Senior Xing, could you tell me about Jingjing's identity?"
Sun Zhe's eyes flashed as he spoke to Xing, knowing that Xing must be aware of Jingjing's identity. The pure Spiritual Artifacts that Zhurong provided to Jingjing, especially the Fire Transformation Array before them, were certainly not simple. Zhurong would not invest so much for a stranger, and even a disciple of Zhurong would not receive such valuable items. This indicated that Jingjing's background was indeed extraordinary.
As he looked at the massive fiery figure of the formation, a hint of nostalgia flickered in Xing's eyes. He sighed softly and said, "Have you heard of the Three Ancient Clans?"
"No!" Sun Zhe shook his head in response.
Sun Zhe's answer did not surprise Xing. Indeed, very few people knew about the Three Ancient Clans nowadays. Not only Sun Zhe, but even some older Cultivators were unaware of their existence.
"The Three Ancient Clans appeared alongside Pangu the Great, far earlier than humanity. They are the Dragon Clan, Bird Clan, and Beast Clan. The Dragon Clan is supreme among dragons, with the Ancient Dragon being considered the strongest under Pangu the Great. The Bird Clan is represented by the Phoenix Clan, famous for its Phoenix Nirvana in Ancient Times. The Beast Clan, led by Qilin, also had a fearsome reputation. The Three Ancient Clans coexisted on the continent, and within the Bird Tribe, there are two other clans that can rival the Phoenix Clan: the Dapeng Golden-Winged Eagle and Zhuque!"
"The Dapeng Golden-Winged Eagle is favored by the Laws of Wind and Space, while Zhuque controls the power of flames. Their abilities are no less than those of the Phoenix Clan; however, due to their smaller numbers, they are less renowned. Yet in certain aspects, they can be even more formidable than the Phoenix Clan."
"From what I've shared, you should be able to guess correctly. Yes, this fellow belongs to the Ancient Vermilion Bird Clan. When Zhurong was cultivating fire power back in the day, he received some favors from this fellow's parents. The Vermilion Bird Clan also has ties with my War Clan, which is why we are so dedicated to this fellow now."
"What about Jingjing's parents?" Sun Zhe asked immediately, his expression tightening.
Xing sighed slowly and replied solemnly, "I don't know... When the Demon Army descended, the myriad clans of Nine Continents World were caught off guard and rushed into battle, leading to a Cataclysm in Nine Continents World. Countless peak experts fell during that Cataclysm; some clans were even annihilated in that great war. It was at that time that the various worlds separated from Nine Continents. As for this fellow's parents..." At this point, Xing fell silent, but his meaning was clear.
"Alright, I've said what I needed to say. You can choose what to do next. I'll come find you in three days!" With that, Xing's figure vanished from sight without a sound or trace as he left.
The wind gently blew, rustling Sun Zhe's clothes and long hair, calming his heart. Sun Zhe stood quietly before the volcano, his eyes slowly settling.
"Three seniors, could you allow Sun Zhe to be alone with Jingjing for a while?" Sun Zhe slightly turned his body and spoke to the three elders who were still standing nearby.
"Alright, if you need anything, just call us!" With that, the three elders vanished into the void. As for the formation, they didn't need to worry at all; unless someone knew how to break it, very few could dismantle the grand array set up by Zhurong, and Sun Zhe was certainly not among them.
"Jingjing, let's chat for a bit. Tell Brother Sun Zhe about what you've encountered during this time."
Gently sitting cross-legged, Sun Zhe looked at the creature whose eyes were fixed on him and smiled slightly. The words from earlier in the prison were spoken within a domain, so Jingjing hadn't heard a word of it.
"Okay, but after I'm done, you have to give Jingjing some wine..."
Although Jingjing didn't understand why Sun Zhe wanted this, since it was Brother Sun Zhe's request, she was more than happy to comply and immediately responded cheerfully. Her form then transformed into one that was ten feet tall, hovering in front of Sun Zhe as she began to recount her stories leisurely.
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The Ming Kingdom celebrated, wishing everyone well. As for whether there would be any national celebrations or not, I believe everyone has no objections. Hehe, I'll just see how things go. Of course, I still remember the chapter I owe from my last two-thousand-word update; I'll make up for it soon. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote for it at *** (******). Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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