Chapter 704 - 364: I Am Zhu Yinrong, the Twentieth Generation Celestial Phoenix Maiden of Celestial Phoenix Mountain
Chapter 704: Chapter 364: I Am Zhu Yinrong, the Twentieth Generation Celestial Phoenix Maiden of Celestial Phoenix Mountain
Western Emperor Palace.
Phoenix Palace.
"Mother!"
Wu Yiren was dressed in a tight-fitting black outfit, her long hair tied into a single ponytail, and her youthful, pretty face was imbued with a hint of heroism.
She hopped and skipped into the Phoenix Palace, diving into Lin Yuan’s embrace.
Lin Yuan held her daughter, her eyes full of doting affection and kindness, and said softly:
"Tomorrow you will be going on stage for Magical Combat, why aren’t you resting early?"
Wu Yiren stepped out of her mother’s embrace, did a spin, her face filled with anticipation: "Mother, do you think this Magical Combat outfit looks good on me?"
Lin Yuan examined for a moment, her face full of pride and comfort: "My daughter has grown up, truly beautiful!"
Wu Yiren went forward again, holding Lin Yuan’s arm: "Mother, when I wear this outfit on stage tomorrow, do you think Brother Lan Yin will be captivated by me?"
Lin Yuan gently stroked her hair, a flicker of sharpness flashing in her eyes at the mention of "Lan Yin":
"Hasn’t your Brother Lan Yin already been captivated by you?"
Wu Yiren was even happier, her clear eyes filled with joy. Mother and daughter embraced for a moment, then Wu Yiren suddenly said:
"Mother, I heard that Si Mingcheng has died?"
Lin Yuan’s hand, which was stroking her hair, paused slightly, her voice remained gentle: "Hmm."
Wu Yiren raised her head, worryingly said: "I heard many people in the palace saying it was the Si Family’s daughter who came back for revenge, mother, could it be true?"
Lin Yuan smiled: "You believe such rumors?"
Wu Yiren tilted her head: "True, anyhow, with you and father here, the West Imperial Dynasty is prosperous and peaceful, no need to worry!"
"Exactly, you should worry more about how to help your Brother Lan Yin get into the top three!"
Lin Yuan teased.
"Oh, mother, you’re teasing me again, I’m going back now."
Wu Yiren blushed, bowing elegantly to Lin Yuan, then turned and ran out of the Phoenix Palace.
As she exited, she bumped into the Second Prince, Wu Tai. Wu Yiren giggled: "Second Brother, you came too?"
Wu Tai’s smile was gentle: "Seventh Sister, I heard you’re participating in the Magical Combat tomorrow?"
"Yes!" Wu Yiren chuckled happily: "Second Brother, soon you’ll have a brother-in-law!"
Wu Tai smiled: "As expected of Seventh Sister, you’ve found someone you like and you don’t hide it, then Second Brother wishes you success in your desires!"
"Thank you, Second Brother! I’m leaving, you quickly go see mother!"
Watching Wu Yiren walk away joyfully, Wu Tai’s gentle smile showed a hint of coldness.
A moment later, he turned and walked to the gate of the Phoenix Palace.
After the maid announced his arrival, he walked into the palace, seeing Lin Yuan sitting high on the Phoenix throne, dignified and graceful.
Wu Tai knelt down, respectfully saluting: "Greetings, Mother."
"Rise, does my royal son have business with me?"
Lin Yuan’s smile was indifferent, her words carried a slight detachment, starkly different from the intimacy she shared with Wu Yiren earlier.
Wu Tai rose, respectfully said: "Mother, I have selected a few candidates to temporarily lead the Golden Snake Guard, please make a decision."
After speaking, he presented a list, which a maid took and handed to Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan glanced at it for a moment, then said faintly: "Let Luo Xian temporarily take the role."
"Yes!"
Wu Tai bowed in agreement, Lin Yuan continued:
"There are rumors in the palace that Si Mingcheng’s death was caused by the Si Family’s daughter, frightening Yiren, you should investigate and harshly punish those spreading rumors!"
"Yes!"
Wu Tai agreed again, paused, then said:
"Mother, I’ve just taken over the Imperial Army guarding the Imperial City, but recently many cultivators have gathered in West Imperial City. If something arises, it will likely require the Seventh-Grade Grand Array of West Imperial City to suppress them."
Lin Yuan extended her hand, and a key shimmering with a cyan glow appeared in her palm:
"This is the Spirit Key to the Seventh-Grade Grand Array, during the days of the Immortal Ascension Ceremony, it will be under your command."
"Yes!
Wu Tai respectfully accepted it, "Your son takes his leave!"
Leaving the Phoenix Palace, Wu Tai’s expression was calm as he quickly left the Western Emperor Palace.
Returning to his own Prince Tai’s Mansion, he entered a secret chamber, where a captivating and enchanting figure appeared before him, Wu Tai’s eyes filled with obsession, he presented the Spirit Key with both hands:
"Master, this is the Spirit Key of the Seventh-Grade Grand Array of West Imperial City!"
Si Minglan turned around, taking the Spirit Key, a strange red light flashed in her eyes:
"Well done, now, the Spirit Key of the great array guarding the Western Emperor Palace?"
Wu Tai gazed at Si Minglan with devotion, his gaze fervent, he respectfully replied: "Master, be assured, two days later, at the end of the Immortal Ascension Ceremony, Father’s close eunuch will hand over the Spirit Key of the great array to me."
"Luo Xian, who will replace Si Mingcheng as Commander of the Golden Snake Guard, is also mine. By that time, he will assist us in infiltrating the Imperial Palace!"
Si Minglan nodded with satisfaction: "Does Lin Yuan know I killed Si Mingcheng?"
Wu Tai said: "Lin Yuan ordered not to mention Master’s name, she must have guessed that you have arrived in West Imperial City."
Si Minglan stepped forward, extending her hand, pinching Wu Tai’s chin to lift his head:
"Second Prince, Lin Yuan is not your mother, you can kill her, but Wu Zheng is your biological father, will you kill him too?"
Wu Tai’s expression was fierce: "Father has decided to make Sixth Brother Crown Prince, if I don’t turn things around, it will be me who dies in the future!"
Si Minglan giggled: "Very good, worthy of the Wu Family."
"Wu Zheng, Lin Yuan, to be killed by your own prince, is already the most merciful end for you!"
...
Late at night.
Wind Snow Pavilion where the Loose Cultivators reside.
A female cultivator was meditating in her room.
Suddenly, a graceful figure engulfed in black flames appeared.
The female cultivator opened her eyes, looking horrified at the abruptly appearing figure:
"Who are you?"
The woman walked towards her gracefully, the black flames on her body danced but didn’t burn any surrounding objects.
The female cultivator widened her eyes, in disbelief as she looked at her: "What you bear is... Divine Phoenix Flame? But, how can Divine Phoenix Flame be black?"
"You’re quite knowledgeable to know about Divine Phoenix Flame."
The woman came to the terrified female cultivator, smiling lightly:
"However, my Divine Phoenix Flame is black because... my mother is the Ancient Black Phoenix."
With that, the black flames on her body surged, the female cultivator didn’t even have time to scream before being reduced to ashes.
Only leaving behind the qualification jade plaque to participate in the Immortal Ascension Ceremony.
Cheng Qingyu drew the jade plaque into her hand, she turned and said: "Mother, tomorrow I shall enter the Immortal Ascension Ceremony under the name of Miss Li from Qinghe City."
Li Qinghe appeared in the room, nodded: "Daughter, your Divine Phoenix Flame has reached great success, you should easily win the top three, remember your father’s instructions, ascend the Immortal Flying Pavilion, obtain the Soul Supplement Seal, and also..."
"Bring Su Xin, Ruo Mei... Wu Yiren, before your father!"
Cheng Qingyu was taken aback: "Wu Yiren? She is the Seventh Princess of West Imperial City, why does father want to capture her?"
Li Qinghe said: "Just carry out your father’s orders, remember, you must bring these three to your father!"
"Yes, Mother! If anyone dares to block me, I will kill them!"
Cheng Qingyu’s face showed a fierce expression, then she asked:
"Mother, can you tell me your real name?"
Li Qinghe’s black flames intensified, after a moment of silence, she said faintly:
"I am Zhu Yinrong, the twentieth generation Celestial Phoenix Maiden of Celestial Phoenix Mountain."