Chapter 283

Chapter 283: The Reason for the Clan’s Annihilation

Confirming that the young boy before her was indeed the chosen Phoenix Empress of the Feng Clan, You You felt surprised but didn’t dwell on it. She first explained the sect’s situation before discussing the Feng Clan’s future.

Feng Qing, a young fire phoenix like Feng Rong, handled matters with clarity despite his age. After their conversation, You You vaguely understood why younger phoenixes often led the clan.

Feng Qing revealed that except for two phoenixes, all others who had entered slumber had awakened. Though their numbers were less than a tenth of those in Ancient Times, their race endured. However, their divine power had weakened over time. While rest could restore some strength, they’d never regain their former glory. Ironically, Feng Rong—newly hatched and never having slept—was now the clan’s strongest member.

Regarding their plans, Feng Qing stated the Feng Clan cared little about returning to the Divine Realm. They prioritized finding partners and only needed a tree to call home. Since recovering from slumber required stability, they chose to join the Zhen Yan Sect, considering its sect master a relative.

You You: “……”

She wondered if they were taking advantage of her.

“As Feng Rong’s clansmen, you’re welcome to recuperate here,” You You clarified, “but joining the sect means obeying its rules. Whether divine or mortal, all disciples face consequences if they break them.”

She hadn’t expected the Feng Clan to stay in the Mortal Realm. Even if unable to return to the Divine Realm, most would choose the Immortal Realm. Still, she wanted no future disputes.

“No need to worry!” Feng Qing replied earnestly. “The sect comes first. Our clan has its own rules, and as long as no one steals partners, nothing else matters.”

“……” *So this is love-struck brain logic? Romance over everything?*

Feng Qing added, “We’ve been exiled from the Divine Realm for ages. Who knows if it’s better than here now? With partners, we’re content anywhere.”

Noticing his lack of nostalgia, You You asked, “What caused the divine clans’ near-extinction and the heavenly punishment?”

Feng Qing’s face darkened. “Blame the Long Clan! If I see those slimy mudfish again, I’ll roast them all!”

“It’s truly their fault?”

“Details are murky, but it started with them. Before the war, the Three Realms suffered a World-destroying Calamity—rumored to be the Long Clan’s doing. The realms collapsed, life perished, and reincarnation broke. The Nether King and Saints rebuilt the cycle, reviving the realms. But when heaven punished the guilty, all divine clans suffered.”

“So others were dragged down by the Long Clan?” You You frowned. If the Long Clan caused apocalypse, their punishment fit—but others were collateral damage.

“Not entirely,” Feng Qing admitted. “Other clans were involved too. We Fengs only cared about partners, so we stayed out… until the Saints arrived.”

“……” *So the Feng Clan was wiped out for no reason?*

“Maybe that’s why the Heavenly Dao spared us,” Feng Qing said.

You You finally grasped why Yu Hao called them the Sin Clan. The Long Clan’s crimes justified the label.

She pondered the unanswered questions: Why would the Long Clan destroy the realms? What did they gain? How did no other clan stop them? And how did Saints—humans—overpower gods?

But Feng Qing had no answers. The Feng Clan’s obsession with love left them oblivious to schemes.

You You shifted to practical matters, discussing the two unhatched eggs and assigning sect tasks. “We’re family now. Ask for anything you need.”

“Anything?” Feng Qing’s eyes sparkled.

“Of course.”

He fidgeted, shedding his earlier maturity. “Could you… introduce me to the female disciples? Just the lovely ones!”

You You: “……”

Yuan Qi: “……”

Feng Rong: “……”

Male Disciples: “……” *Keep dreaming!*