Chapter 419: Wind Phoenix
“Brother Ye, I heard someone say you’re quite familiar with the fairy maiden of the Miaoyu Convent?” Feng Lie asked.
Ye Fan glanced at him sideways. “Why are you asking about that?”
“Isn’t it for your own good? My sister is proud and aloof. Even if your Sacred Body has just achieved initial success, she might not pay you any mind. Don’t let any rumors start spreading.” Feng Lie warned.
Last time, he had been sent to test Ye Fan, but Ye Fan had been utterly ruthless, beating him up thoroughly, staging a hilarious farce of a brother-in-law beating his wife’s younger brother.
Back then, Feng Lie had been furious, seething with anger, swearing he wouldn’t let Ye Fan off. But seeing him successfully break through his bottleneck, he had completely lost his nerve.
“Brother Ye, how can I meet Fairy Miaoyi? Give me some advice. I want to go see her with some friends.” Feng Lie asked in a low voice, afraid the elders might overhear.
“No wonder you’re so concerned.” Ye Fan glanced at him and said earnestly, “Don’t pick up bad habits at your age. Stay away from places like that.”
“You’re two years younger than me!” Feng Lie muttered, secretly disdainful but not daring to show it.
“What are you mumbling about?” Ye Fan glared at him.
“I’m saying I want to broaden my horizons. How about this, Brother Ye, you take us there. I swear I won’t tell my sister.” Feng Lie urged.
Ye Fan was speechless. This cheap brother-in-law was truly something else. He immediately slapped him and said, “What nonsense are you spouting?”
“It’s not like you’ve never been there. Don’t act all righteous in front of me!” Feng Lie grumbled in a barely audible voice.
Ye Fan was amused despite himself. This guy was really an oddball, wanting to drag him along to the Miaoyu Convent. If the Saint Lord of the Wind Clan found out, he’d definitely break his legs.
“Don’t worry, this time it’s definitely not a test or trial. I don’t want to get beaten up by you again.”
“Go find somewhere cool to stay.” Ye Fan glared at him and ignored him. Now that his Sacred Body had achieved minor success, countless eyes were watching him. One misstep could lead to deadly disaster.
“You’re no fun!” Feng Lie flicked his sleeves and left.
Ye Fan rubbed his chin, wanting to laugh but unable to. Even if he wanted to see An Miaoyi, he couldn’t go with Feng Lie.
Not long after, Feng Lie returned. “Brother Ye, one of the clan’s ancestors said we should take you out for a stroll. We’ll be leaving the Divine City soon.”
Ye Fan’s expression shifted. This was a sensitive time; going out now wasn’t a good idea. He didn’t understand why the Wind Clan had made such a decision.
“It’s fine to go. This is the Peerless Divine King’s idea. He’s about to leave and wants to make one last move.” An elder of the Wind Clan entered the room.
Ye Fan’s heart skipped a beat. Divine King Jiang’s time was running out. This would be his final deterrent. After this, he might never appear again…
The Divine City was as bustling as ever. The streets were crowded with traffic, and streams of people flowed endlessly. Recently, the commotion over the Sacred Body’s breakthrough had attracted many cultivators.
Feng Lie’s friends were either heirs of Holy Lands or descendants of ancient aristocratic families, each with impressive backgrounds. The men were dashing and spirited, the women beautiful and elegant—a true group of “young masters.”
“Feng Lie, your little brother-in-law is terrifyingly powerful. Are you feeling pressured?”
“On the night of the full moon, I witnessed the Sacred Body’s terror firsthand. He single-handedly withstood the Transcendence Tribulation Music. All those Holy Sons and fellow disciples were stunned; no one dared to make a move.”
“Your sister is three years older than him, and even you’re two years older. Doesn’t it feel awkward calling him brother-in-law?”
Some men and women teased Feng Lie, completely unaware that Ye Fan was nearby.
Others looked displeased. They were suitors of Wind Phoenix and didn’t want this marriage alliance to succeed.
“Wind Phoenix hasn’t even come yet. I heard she looks down on this marriage alliance and doesn’t want to meet the Sacred Body at all. Besides, the Wind Clan hasn’t made an official decision. Everything can still change.”
“Wind Phoenix has a beauty that sinks fish and falls geese, a face that shames the moon and flowers. She’s incredibly talented, creating a divine technique at just thirteen. It’s understandable that she wouldn’t choose the Sacred Body.”
“The Sacred Body couldn’t cultivate before. Even if he broke through, who knows what will happen in the future? It’s full of uncertainty. The Wind Clan doesn’t need to be so anxious about him.”
The earlier teasing was tolerable, but these later words made Feng Lie’s face change. “Don’t talk nonsense.”
“Feng Lie, what’s wrong with you? Didn’t you also dislike that Sacred Body?”
“Yeah, weren’t you just beaten up by him not long ago? Why are you speaking up for him now?”
“What are you all saying!” Feng Lie tried to stop them, not expecting them to say such things.
A faint smile appeared on Ye Fan’s lips as he strolled over. His eyes were clear, his hair dancing in the wind, as ethereal as a banished immortal, with a lively grace.
“The Sacred Body…”
Those who had spoken grew nervous and quickly shut their mouths. Even their senior or junior Holy Brothers were afraid of the person before them, let alone them.
Ye Fan’s Sacred Body had just achieved initial success. His night battle against the unparalleled genius Xia Jiuyou had intimidated the entire younger generation. Who dared to contend with him now?
Thinking of terrifying ancient divine phenomena like the Immortal King Overlooking the Nine Heavens and the Chaos Planting the Azure Lotus, these people still felt their hearts race. Not to mention Ye Fan’s golden blood energy soaring to the heavens and his physical body comparable to a true dragon.
“Brother Ye…” Everyone greeted him. Several young men were very nervous, afraid Ye Fan would hold a grudge over their earlier words.
But a few young women among them were lively, their beautiful eyes sparkling with different colors as they stepped forward to chat with Ye Fan.
“Brother Ye, we witnessed your bravery firsthand. We also heard your Source Art is unmatched. Could you show us something amazing?”
“That’s right, there’s a Holy Land stone gambling house ahead. Why not let us see your skills?”
Several women with bright eyes and smiling faces spoke up one after another.
Ye Fan didn’t refuse. He wanted to try his luck at the various stone gambling houses, holding onto a faint hope of cutting out an Immortal Divine Medicine to save the Divine King and Little Tingting.
The Purple Qilin was just a seed. Although it could extend lifespan, it was far inferior to a mature divine medicine and probably couldn’t cure the root cause.
Unfortunately, after most of a day, he hadn’t cut open a single stone. Despite using every means and unleashing his Source Heaven Divine Sense, he hadn’t found the celestial treasure he needed.
He could only sigh. Immortal Divine Medicines were so precious because they were incredibly rare, hard to come by even by chance. Even in ancient times, there were only a few.
Was the Peerless Divine King truly about to fall? Ye Fan was deeply unwilling. His original resolve finally grew stronger, and he began collecting Divine Source stone skins again.
Ye Fan hadn’t appeared in public for several days. Now, as he moved through the various stone gambling houses, he attracted a lot of attention. Many cultivators were extremely enthusiastic.
His last stop was the Ji Family stone gambling house, hoping to find another Stone King. But in the end, he was completely disappointed—still nothing.
“Brother Ye, congratulations on breaking the curse!”
“Joyous and celebratory! The Great Accomplishment Saint Body is finally about to reappear in the world.”
“Brother Ye, I’ve arranged a banquet at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. Today, we drink until we’re drunk!”
…
It seemed everyone knew him. Warm greetings came from all directions. Ye Fan smiled and responded to each one until his face grew numb, and he finally had to leave.
“Boom!”
On the way back, a deafening explosion rang out. The sky was torn apart. The Peerless Divine King made his move, killing all the hidden troublemakers in a single strike.
“This…” Many cultivators in the Divine City changed color, their hearts shaken.
The Peerless Divine King was about to leave this world, yet he still possessed such combat power, making people deeply uneasy. Especially those with ulterior motives—they all hid and dared not act again.
Wind Phoenix arrived, so suddenly that everyone was caught off guard.
Even the Wind Clan hadn’t received advance notice. They only knew their family’s pearl had arrived when they saw her.
Wind Phoenix’s beauty was renowned across the Eastern Wasteland. She was the Wind Clan’s dazzling pearl, not only with a peerless appearance but also astonishing cultivation talent. At thirteen, she had created a divine technique and once fought the Golden Wing Little Peng King to a draw.
When Ye Fan saw her, he felt the name suited her well.
She was graceful and tall, wearing a bright five-colored rainbow garment that seemed woven from Phoenix divine feathers. It shimmered with dazzling divine light, flowing with five-colored radiance, extremely eye-catching.
Her legendary peerless face was hidden behind a phoenix mask, radiant and impenetrable.
Her immortal-like skin and jade bones shimmered with a crystalline glow, incredibly sacred. Her immortal body was long and slender, standing gracefully, her slender waist delicate, her curves perfect and flawless. She radiated light, flowing with brilliance, impossible to look at directly.
In fact, she was indeed like a proud immortal phoenix, lifting her flawless, crystalline chin, revealing a snow-white neck like a swan’s, haughty and proud. “I cannot marry you!”
Ye Fan smiled but said nothing, his expression calm.
Wind Phoenix was dazzlingly beautiful. Her black hair shimmered with crystalline light, her whole body like jade, radiant and brilliant. She held her head high. “Even if you are the Sacred Body, so what? I, Wind Phoenix, look down on you! I don’t care what arrangements the clan made before. From today on, there is no relationship between us.”
“Actually, you don’t need to tell me this. You can go directly to the Saint Lord of the Wind Clan and explain it to him. Then everything will be over, won’t it?” Ye Fan said calmly.
“You don’t need to tell me that. I know it myself. I just want you to understand that there will never be an engagement between us!” Wind Phoenix’s voice was crisp and pleasant, but her meaning was anything but gentle.
“Alright, you’ve said your piece, and I’ve heard it. You can go to the Wind Clan Saint Lord now.” Ye Fan sipped his tea, looking completely unconcerned.
Wind Phoenix’s five-colored radiance flowed, as if a fairy from the nine heavenly palaces had accidentally fallen to the mortal world. She still held her head high, as if standing atop the clouds. She snorted lightly, her phoenix eyes sweeping over Ye Fan a few times.
The Wind Clan members rushed over upon hearing the news. Several elders entered the room one after another.
“Our little princess has arrived. Why didn’t you come see us old fogies?” The elders all smiled, clearly doting on Wind Phoenix.
Wind Phoenix gracefully bowed, her voice soft and sweet, knowing how to win the old men’s favor.
“Our Wind Clan’s pearl, why did you say that just now?” The elders had clearly heard her words.
Wind Phoenix was graceful and tall, gently shaking her head, her voice sweet. “Several ancestors, I simply don’t want to be engaged to the Sacred Body.”
“Why?” an elder asked.
“I should be asking why. Why must I be engaged to him?” Wind Phoenix countered.
“You…” The elders were at a loss for words. Some things couldn’t be said in front of Ye Fan, or it would seem too pragmatic, even though everyone knew it.
“So what if he’s the Sacred Body? I have no connection with him. I’ve never known him. Even if I were to be engaged, I would choose someone who could become a Great Emperor, not a quasi-Emperor!” Wind Phoenix held her head high, her body crystalline, rainbow radiance flowing, her voice moving. “Even in terms of strength, I have the hope of reaching that step myself. Why should I be engaged to him?”