Chapter 259

Chapter 259: Invited to the Ceremony

The two froze momentarily, then started scrutinizing You You with growing excitement. "Feng Er," Rong Fu exclaimed, "your Presence shows you just recently hatched! To achieve this so quickly… marvelous!"

"Less than a Hundred Years since hatching!" Rong Mu chimed in, beaming. "Who knew you’d find a Partner this fast?"

"Of course he’s exceptional – look who his parents are!" Rong Fu puffed his chest. "Outshines all those clan youngsters!"

"And found a proper girl too!"

"That’s my boy!"

You You: "…" Since when do parents react like this?

"Wait!" The couple suddenly noticed Yuan Qi at the back. "You there…"

Feng Rong stepped forward to explain, "Father, Mother, this is…"

Before he could finish, Rong Mu shoved her son aside and seized Yuan Qi’s hands, eyes shining. "Grandson!"

Yuan Qi: "…"

You You: "…"

Feng Rong: "…"

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The trio brought Feng Rong’s parents to Zhen Yan Sect. You You suspected their awakening from phoenix eggs related to the bell skill acquired in Demon Realm – confirmed by Soul Beast as the "Heavenly Volume" from Yin volume of Heavenly Dao Book.

Oddly, she’d only used the bell at the sect, not Sacred Tree space. How far did this artifact’s influence reach? Only Feng Rong’s parents awoke despite other eggs showing stronger vitality.

Yuan Papa theorized Feng Rong’s bond as You You’s follower allowed the Heavenly Volume’s power to flow through their bloodline. Subsequent bell usage in Sacred Tree space proved ineffective, suggesting incomplete Yin volumes.

Rong Fu and Rong Mu accepted their clansmen’s continued slumber calmly. Having expected permanent dormancy, they considered this awakening miraculous enough. Yuan Papa noted their weakened divine power – barely 10% remaining – requiring slow recovery.

You You suggested recuperating in Immortal Realm’s rich celestial energy, but they refused. Surprisingly, they adapted quickly to lower realm’s thin spiritual energy. Within months, Rong Mu became sword instructor by day and fashion consultant by night, debating fluffy jacket designs with Lin’s mother. Rong Fu’s fire phoenix nature made him popular nut-roaster, eclipsing Feng Rong’s disciples’ admiration.

They settled into retired life: crafting jackets, roasting nuts, strolling training grounds. Yet one matter plagued Rong Mu:

"A-Xuan, Yuan Qi really isn’t our grandson? But he radiates divine power!"

"He’s Qilin clan, mother."

"But You You’s Human Race! Remember when sparrow Partners bore vermilions? Human-Phoenix offspring becoming Qilin makes sense!"

"Absolutely, dear! Flawless reasoning!"

Yuan Qi: "…"

Feng Rong: "…"

You You: "…"

Since when did Feng Clan kinship work like this?

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"Qian Sheng Ceremony?" You You squinted at the messaging talisman’s phantom. "What’s that?"

"Tri-millennial Immortal Realm event," Seventh Heavenly Emperor Hong Fei explained eagerly. "All immortals gather at Divine Descent Platform post-Ceremony. Rumors say it bestows an Opportunity to glimpse godhood."

"Godhood Opportunity?"

"Exactly! Previous ceremonies focused on celestial lords exchanging Cultivation Techniques, but the Platform’s selection matters most. The chosen gains divine ascension chances."

You You nodded understanding. This explained why Ming Ye had lured immortals with fake godhood claims previously. With his deception exposed, the genuine Ceremony gained urgency.

"Why involve me?" You You frowned. "My disciples barely started immortal cultivation."

Hong Fei leaned closer. "Sect Master, you killed Ming Ye – your power rivals Divine Clan’s! Yet you remain in Mortal Realm. Perhaps you lack the final Opportunity?"

She pressed on: "Even if unselected, none from First to Eighth Heavenly Layers would refuse your requests. Except Ninth Heavenly Layer, all are your domains now."

"…"