Chapter 284

Chapter 284: The Unification of the Three Realms

You You thought the Feng Clan, being part of the Divine Clan, would need time to adjust even if they genuinely wanted to join the Zhen Yan Sect. But they adapted faster than expected. As Feng Qing said, most phoenixes cared little beyond their partners. Over half the awakened Feng Clan members already had partners, spending days on the Five Peaks either flaunting affection or preparing to do so.

The single phoenixes, however, worked diligently with surprising enthusiasm. With so many new mouths to feed, every phoenix had to contribute—especially after volunteering to join. Ling Qi, the sect’s supervisor, assigned them tasks without hesitation.

Though the tasks weren’t hard, every phoenix completed them earnestly. The singles excelled, even helping struggling clan members double their efforts. They explored Secret Realms, tended Spiritual Plants, refined energy, mentored disciples, and sold sect goods without complaint.

Some even volunteered for extra shifts, aiding ordinary disciples like model sect members—as if slacking would get them expelled. At first, You You worried they’d misunderstood her "equal treatment" policy as exploitation.

Then she overheard a single phoenix chatting with female disciples:

“Junior Sister Yiling, need help? Secret Realm trials? Spiritual Plant care? Evil purging? I’ve aced all my extracurriculars—let’s team up!”

“Not busy? How about roasting nuts?”

“Oh, you practice celibacy? Still taking husband servants? Maybe one who can get promoted?”

“No promotion? Wait—don’t leave!”

“Fine, I’ll leave. Which direction should I roll?”

You You: “…”

So these singles were grinding sect tasks as courting skills? An entire race of Love-struck Brains!

As she pondered keeping them occupied, Feng Rong stormed in, circling her with grievance etched on his face—practically shouting “Ask why I’m angry!” with his eyes.

Sighing, she set down her reports. “Weren’t you with the clan? Back so soon?”

Feng Rong suddenly yanked her into a hug. “You You, marry me!”

“Huh?” She stiffened. “What’s wrong?”

“Those clan idiots!” He nuzzled her neck indignantly. “I found you first, but they say unmarried doesn’t count! They’re putting me with the singles! I’m not some unwanted phoenix!”

“…” You You’s eye twitched. Since when did phoenixes discriminate against singles?

“Worse—” His voice rose, “They want me to babysit eggs!”

“The unhatched ones?” She pushed him back.

“Yes! The clan’s having young phoenixes channel divine power at noon to wake them.”

“You’re the strongest. Shouldn’t you help?”

“No!” He exploded. “Only singles tend eggs! They’re jealous I got a partner first! I won’t incubate squat!”

“…” You You blinked. Single phoenixes get bullied into childcare? Are you birds or penguins?

“You’ll back me, right?” He widened his eyes pleadingly—though they screamed “Say yes!”

You You: “…”

Her momentary flutter of sympathy died. She shoved his face away. “Go take a cold shower.”

“You You—”

A disciple announced Shui Yan’s arrival. You You shoved the pouting Feng Rong aside as Shui Yan entered with Yu Hao, the green-robed True God from the upper realm. Detainment had calmed his aggression, though he still eyed Feng Rong warily.

You You rubbed her temples. Yu Hao opposed the Divine Clan but wasn’t evil—just stubbornly convinced they’d doom the Three Realms. Killing him was wrong, releasing him risky, and returning him to the Divine Realm impossible.

“Save your breath!” Yu Hao glared. “I’ll never accept the Sin Clan’s return, even if you kill me!”

“They’re already back,” You You said. “All of them.”

“What?!”

“You passed them earlier—the ones flirting and working? More are on Five Peaks.”

Yu Hao paled. “You… awakened them? What’s your goal?!”

“They’ve joined my sect,” You You shrugged. “Next month’s exam will assign roles based on skills. Since they’re wasted here, I’ll send batches to the Immortal Realm to teach proper god cultivation.”

Yu Hao recoiled. “You’re using them to conquer the Immortal Realm! You want to rule the Three Realms!”

“Nonsense!” Shui Yan snapped. “Our sect master already unified the Three Realms! Why attack?”

Yu Hao: “…”

Feng Rong: “…”

You You: “…”

*No! I didn’t! Shui Yan, stop talking!*

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