54: Yuan Feng takes on apprentices

Yuan Feng did not release any pressure, but the young girl could still feel a tremor originating from her Bloodline.

The Bloodline within her body was boiling, screaming, and frantically reminding her: This was the true monarch!

The sight of Old Ancestor Ling Ming bowing respectfully behind her etched this realization even deeper into her Soul.

The girl finally understood why the Old Ancestor had been so reverent before.

Before this Phoenix Lord, the so-called title of "Lord of the Birds" was nothing more than a joke.

"Ling Ling greets the Phoenix Lord."

The girl didn't even realize she had already knelt on the ground; she only felt that under that gaze, she was as small as dust.

This was not just a suppression of cultivation, but an absolute gap in the level of existence.

It was like a firefly suddenly facing the sun; there was no choice but to submit.

"Ling Ming greets Yuan Feng." Ling Ming, who was on the side, also gave a respectful bow.

"I already know the purpose of your visit."

Yuan Feng rose from the main seat and nodded to Ling Ming, signaling him not to speak for the moment.

Then, she turned her gaze back to the young girl.

Yuan Feng walked slowly down the steps, her crimson-gold feather robes trailing a trace of flowing fire.

She stopped in front of Ling Ling, looking down at the stubborn girl.

"Stand up!"

Facing the approaching pressure, Ling Ling slowly stood up, tilting her head back to meet Yuan Feng's gaze.

The temperature in the hall suddenly rose, and even the air began to distort.

As the Old Ancestor, Ling Ming gently shook his head.

On the side, Qing Luan was also breaking into a sweat for the girl, while Jin Feng held the Tiangou, squeezing the dog's head hard.

Both of them found this well-behaved yet stubborn girl quite likable and naturally hoped she could pass the test.

At the same time, since the two Daoist Sovereigns had no Disciples, all the chores fell upon the two of them.

For this reason, they also hoped someone could share some of their burdens.

The Tiangou looked helpless, wanting to turn his head and bite Jin Feng's hand, only to find himself firmly controlled and unable to move.

The longer they stared at each other, the sharper Yuan Feng's gaze became, and the heavier the pressure within her eyes grew.

When it landed on Ling Ling, it already felt as heavy as a mountain.

But she held her breath, her small mouth puffed out, and though her eyes held tears of defiance, she did not lower her head in the slightest.

After a long while,

"Her Heart-Nature is indeed quite good."

Yuan Feng withdrew her gaze, turned back to the main seat, and sat down, frowning in thought and remaining silent for a moment.

On the side, Ling Ming was somewhat anxious.

His purpose in bringing the girl here was naturally to have Yuan Feng take her in as a junior, allowing her to escape the almost certain death that awaited her.

This should be his best choice.

He admitted to himself that for the Bird Clan he led to emerge victorious in the struggle for supremacy against the Dragon Clan and the Qilin Clan, while not impossible, was nearly so.

Yuan Feng not only possessed great strength herself but had also remained outside of various Karmas, never being weighed down by them.

If she could obtain her protection, Ling Ling would surely be able to grow up safe and sound.

When that time came, even if he died, his Bloodline would remain, and he would have no regrets.

Seeing that Yuan Feng had not given an answer for a long time, he finally couldn't help but speak.

"Yuan Feng, this girl is the one with the most outstanding Aptitude in my clan, and as you can see, her Heart-Nature and perseverance are sufficient to earn your recognition."

Hearing this, Yuan Feng remained silent, only nodding slightly.

Seeing this, Ling Ming became even more anxious. Thinking he hadn't shown enough sincerity, he took out two treasures: a fan and a short blade.

"This fan is the Wind-Thunder Dual Pole Fan, crafted from our clan's top-tier Spiritual Root, the Wind-Thunder Treasure Tree. It contains a wisp of Innate Wind-Thunder Qi, capable of summoning wind and rain and commanding lightning. It is a High Grade Innate Spirit Treasure."

"This blade is the Thunderous Astral Blade. It was formed after the clan's Thunder Pool merged with a wisp of Innate Geng Gold Qi for billions of years to condense into a blade embryo, which was then repeatedly tempered by divine thunder. It is a Top Grade Innate Spirit Treasure."

Seeing these two treasures, Ling Ling was slightly stunned.

These were trump cards within the clan, heavy treasures that ordinary Daluo could not even touch.

She hadn't expected her Old Ancestor to pay such a price just to let her become a Disciple.

She seemed to understand the Old Ancestor's painstaking efforts a little better.

Ling Ming nodded to her and then continued:

"I ask Yuan Feng to consider our sincerity and the fact that we are both of the avian kind, and take her in..."

"Shut up!"

Yuan Feng's expression suddenly turned cold as she shouted sharply.

At this, everyone immediately fell silent.

Although she had a small hobby of collecting treasures, what made her hesitate at this moment was not that.

Qing Wu had once told her that the Karma of the three clans should not be touched lightly.

After all, no one knew what would happen during the Great Tribulation.

Even a tiny cause could lead to a massive result.

However, Ling Ming's words had struck a chord with her.

Although she had not truly taken up the position of Phoenix Lord, she was still of the avian kind. If she ignored everything, it would indeed be somewhat unreasonable.

Furthermore, she found this girl to be quite likable... Just as Yuan Feng was feeling conflicted, a voice transmission entered her ears.

Yuan Feng was slightly startled, and a faint smile appeared on her face.

"That would be for the best."

Yuan Feng then stood up and said, "I can take her in, but before she enters my tutelage, she must sever her ties with you and the race you are plotting for. Only then can she have the greatest peace of mind and avoid being implicated."

"Can this be done?"

Hearing that things had taken a turn for the better, Ling Ming was first overjoyed, but after hearing the conditions Yuan Feng set, he couldn't help but be surprised.

He also knew that this was the best way for Ling Ling to avoid being drawn into the tribulation by Karma.

But to truly sever his relationship with her was not something easily done.

And little Ling Ling obviously hadn't expected the condition for her entry to be severing ties with her own Old Ancestor and clan.

"Old Ancestor..."

This sudden turn of events made her unable to react, and she could only look at her Old Ancestor with a face full of grievance, waiting for an answer.

Ling Ming shook his head repeatedly; all of this was not something she was supposed to bear.

The pain of severing ties with one's clan could very likely become a shadow in her heart and a shackle on her path of Cultivation.

But at this moment, he had no better choice.

Yuan Feng said nothing, sitting on the main seat and quietly watching the two, waiting for a reply.

After a long while, Ling Ming sighed deeply and finally made up his mind.

Ling Ming immediately sent the two treasures to Yuan Feng.

"What Fellow Daoist said is the best way for both of us. I accept it."

"Ling Ling, hurry and pay respects to your Revered Master!"

Saying this, Ling Ming pushed the girl in front of Yuan Feng.

Yuan Feng nodded and, with a wave of her hand, gave those two treasures to little Ling Ling.

"From now on, you are my Disciple. These items are very compatible with you, so I'm granting them to you."

"I hope you will Cultivate diligently and attain your own Great Dao soon."

"Revered Master? Old Ancestor? I..."

Little Ling Ling hadn't yet figured out the specific situation. Just as she was about to ask, she was pressed down by a wave of pressure released by her Old Ancestor, kneeling before Yuan Feng.

And according to Ling Ming's wishes, she completed the apprenticeship ceremony.

After finishing all this, Ling Ming did not stay any longer. After taking one last look at little Ling Ling, he took the initiative to bid farewell.

Only little Ling Ling was left holding the blade and the fan, dazed for a long time.

Yuan Feng shook her head with a soft sigh, took her into her arms, and soothed her unease.

Seeing this scene, Qing Wu, who was still in seclusion, smiled faintly and then closed his eyes again.