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"Preserving the seeds?" Qinglian revealed an expression that said 'as expected,' clearly having guessed it.

"For those below the Supreme Realm, I can help you preserve some, but not too many. A hundred spots at most. Go and call them. Before I leave, I will hide them well. After this era passes, I will have them awaken again."

Qinglian did not refuse Heavenly Phoenix's request.

Moreover, they were just seeds below the Supreme Realm. In truth, she could preserve several at the True Immortal level. It's just a pity that those True Immortals probably wouldn't be willing either.

So, preserving some young seeds it is.

Heavenly Phoenix hadn't expected Qinglian to agree so quickly and to offer even more than she had anticipated. She had thought requesting the preservation of a dozen or so would be good enough, never imagining she could secure a hundred spots.

"Tha... thank you, Senior!" Heavenly Phoenix was immensely grateful to Qinglian before her.

"Alright, I don't have much time left. Go and call the people." Qinglian did not wish to linger any longer.

"Yes, Senior, please wait for me a moment." Heavenly Phoenix hurriedly rose and had Phoenix Girl entertain Qinglian first, while she herself went to discuss with the other Immortal Kings the selection of seeds to be preserved.

After Heavenly Phoenix left, Qinglian's gaze turned to Phoenix Girl.

"You resemble an old acquaintance of mine." Qinglian hadn't paid attention before, but now, looking at Phoenix Girl, she caught a faint shadow of Fire Spirit in her.

"Senior, you jest." Phoenix Girl laughed awkwardly.

The Senior before her possessed strength that surpassed even her mother, and indeed, the entire Immortal Realm.

And the old acquaintance she spoke of must surely possess strength comparable to the Senior's.

How could she, with her limited virtue and ability, be like the old acquaintance mentioned by the Senior?

"No, your demeanor truly bears some resemblance to hers. It's like her when she's quiet, though she was much more lively and cheerful than you. Only when she was with children would she appear so gentle and refined, somewhat like you are now."

"You are certainly among those to be preserved as a seed. We will meet again in the future." Qinglian said to Phoenix Girl.

"No... Senior." Phoenix Girl shook her head, her smile vanishing instantly. "I will stay with my mother. If I am not here, Mother will have no hope."

Her relationship with Heavenly Phoenix was not merely that of mother and daughter; she was also another aspect of Heavenly Phoenix herself.

At the necessary moment, she could return to her mother's body, allowing Mother to advance a step further.

Although Mother had not said it, she understood.

Therefore, she could not possibly leave. Without her, Mother truly would have no chance of victory against the foreign realm.

"Your staying offers no hope either. Your Immortal Realm is not a monolithic bloc, let alone the fact that the foreign realm's strength surpasses yours by a notch." Qinglian shook her head and said softly.

"If you leave, there will be a chance for your mother to be revived in the future. After all, a peak Immortal King does not perish so utterly and easily, especially with a special existence like you."

"Your departure, on the contrary, saves your mother. When you awaken and grow in the future, you can rouse your mother's true spirit. Reuniting with your mother then would not be a problem."

"Your True Phoenix lineage possesses the Nirvana Divine Ability. So, you should think about this carefully." Qinglian's words echoed in Phoenix Girl's ears.

Hearing Qinglian's words, Phoenix Girl's hands unconsciously clenched.

Clearly, she understood that what Qinglian said was not wrong.

Staying would only mean turning to dust alongside Mother before the armies of the foreign realm.

Seeing Phoenix Girl still hesitating, Qinglian continued, "You are special. In the future, I will personally awaken you and bring you before that Lord. By his side, your achievements will be no less than your mother's. Then, you will be able to revive your mother."

Upon hearing Qinglian's words, shock appeared on Phoenix Girl's face.

"Th-this... how could I trouble you with this, Senior?" Phoenix Girl was truly astonished by Qinglian's promise.

What kind of existence could be called 'Lord' by a Senior like her?

She dared not even imagine. Would such an existence even care about someone like her?

"It's no trouble. I see the shadow of an old acquaintance in you. I am merely bringing you before him. Perhaps something might be discerned from it."

"Of course, I could examine the connection between you now, but that would require employing the power of an Immortal Emperor. This would cause significant upheaval in your current era. My visit here is already an accident; any further interference..."

"...would only lead to more changes in the future, and I would bear even greater Karma. So, it's best to leave everything to the future. For me, the future is merely a return. For you, it will be like crossing several epochs."

"I will speak with your mother later. Do not decline." Qinglian, with a smile, simply decided the matter.

Hearing the Senior speak thus, Phoenix Girl no longer declined.

To be regarded so highly by the Senior was an immense Opportunity for her.

Thus, after the time it takes for an incense stick to burn...

Qinglian sensed several Immortal Kings approaching rapidly.

Soon after, Heavenly Phoenix appeared in the room with three other peak Immortal Kings.

"We pay our respects to the Senior." x3

Upon seeing Qinglian, the three figures respectfully bowed in greeting.

Qinglian looked at the three Immortal Kings before her.

They were two males and one female.

The female wore a white long dress, her appearance stunningly beautiful, exuding a very gentle aura.

Of the two male Immortal Kings, one wore blue robes with a flute at his waist. He had a handsome appearance, carrying an elegant and refined temperament.

The other wore a black windbreaker, his face full of masculine vigor, with a faint scent of blood subtly emanating from him.

"Senior Qinglian, I have returned. These three are Fairy Elegant Clarity, Senior Overlord, and Senior Breeze. Fairy Elegant Clarity and Senior Breeze are husband and wife." Phoenix Girl introduced the three companions to Qinglian.

Qinglian smiled and nodded, then gestured for everyone to be seated.

"Have you brought the people?" Qinglian looked at Heavenly Phoenix.

"They are here, Senior." Heavenly Phoenix nodded, then waved her hand, releasing the one hundred and eight seeds of the Immortal Realm from her Small World.

Soon, the hall became somewhat crowded. However, the hundred or so young men and women who appeared remained very quiet, not making a single sound.

Each one stood tall, looking at Qinglian.

"They are the seeds of our Immortal Realm's younger generation. Their talent and aptitude are such that even the lowest among them can grow to the True Immortal level. A small portion have a very good chance of reaching the Immortal King level. They are the next generation of the Immortal Realm... It's a pity the foreign realm's offensive came too quickly; they didn't have enough time to grow."

"But now, with Senior here, they have hope. At least the Immortal Realm can preserve some seeds." Heavenly Phoenix, Elegant Clarity, Breeze, and Overlord all looked at Qinglian with grateful eyes.

They had thought the Immortal Realm faced a dead end. Who would have thought Qinglian's appearance would provide a sliver of a way out for the Immortal Realm.

"Quite excellent seeds. Each has the makings of a True Immortal, and among them are not a few with the potential for Immortal King. Even in the future, they would be considered Prodigies. Your Immortal Ancient Era is truly a pity." Qinglian sighed with some regret and pity.

Picture is of Phoenix Girl. Next update before 8 PM.