Who Let Him Cultivate?!

Chapter 624 - 623: Return to Phoenix Tribe

The Phoenix Tribe, three Transcendance Tribulation Stage ancient ancestors sat side by side, looking exceptionally tense.

Ao Li, the envoy from the East Sea Long Clan, the clan leaders of the Demon Territory Long Clan, and the Phoenix Clan were also there, but they didn’t even have the qualifications to sit.

Besides, there were the old members of both clans, all great demons who had left a significant mark in the Demon Territory, having gained great fame for their deeds. As the newer generation took over, they retired from active life.

They held extremely high positions within the clan, and even the clan leaders would have to treat them with utmost respect upon meeting them.

With the three ancient ancestors present, their own identities and statuses seemed insignificant; they could only stand.

The ancient ancestor of the Long Clan from the Demon Territory felt the heavy atmosphere and attempted to make conversation, saying, "It’s uncertain when the Phoenix Ancestor will arrive."

The gathering of people from both clans was for the anticipated return of the Phoenix Ancestor.

After Jiang Mingzi had killed Ji Youming, he wanted to go to Demon City to find the Phoenix Ancestor, but was a step too late; the battle of the Semi-Immortals had ended, and both Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi had already left.

Thinking that the ancient ancestor would surely want to return home to have a look, he hurried back to the Phoenix Tribe to wait.

He didn’t even take the time to refine Ji Youming’s corpse, just kept waiting.

The two branches of the Long Clan thought the same, convening at the Phoenix Tribe, hence the current scene.

Now, the periphery of the Phoenix Tribe was packed with various great demons from major tribes, all of them there to curry favor with the Phoenix Tribe.

In the past, if the Phoenix Tribe was considered the first great tribe of the Demon Territory it was due to their deep heritage; while powerful, they hadn’t reached a level commanding universal submission.

Now it was different, with the return of the Phoenix Ancestor even if the Phoenix Tribe claimed not to be powerful, no one would believe it.

"I really envy you all. With the Phoenix Ancestor’s return, the Phoenix Tribe is on the rise," said the two Transcendance Tribulation Stage beings from the Long Clan enviously as they looked at Jiang Mingzi. With the return of the Phoenix Ancestor, all internal and external troubles facing the Phoenix Tribe could be resolved. Why couldn’t their Long Clan have such fortune?

"Oh no, not at all," Jiang Mingzi’s mouth was nearly split with his grin.

Clang—

The members of the Phoenix Tribe who were guarding the door came pushing it open, out of breath, pointed outside, and excitedly said, "The ancient ancestor, the ancient ancestor is here, in the sky!"

"What!"

The three Transcendance Tribulation Stage great demons hastily stood up and went out to welcome their arrival.

In the sky floated a magnificent sunset cloud, as dazzling as Jiang Lianyi’s bright red dress, strikingly conspicuous.

Upon the sunset cloud, the congregation of the Heavenly Court Sect assembled, not just Jiang Lianyi and Lu Yang, but also Third Senior Sister, Meng Jingzhou, and the five elders.

Of course, they all appeared in the guise of members of the Heavenly Court Sect.

Third Senior Sister originally didn’t want to pretend to be a part of the Heavenly Court Sect, but she couldn’t stand everyone else going to the Phoenix Tribe—and she felt a bit lonely and sad not going.

"What are you all doing here!"

Lu Yang messaged Meng Jingzhou.

"We will be returning to the Sect together soon; what’s wrong with gathering a bit earlier!" Meng Jingzhou responded confidently.

"Ancient ancestor!"

"Phoenix Ancestor!"

"We pay tribute to the Phoenix Ancestor!"

Seeing Jiang Lianyi, members of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans fell to their knees, overcome with excitement.

"All right, get up," Jiang Lianyi raised her hand. Seeing her clan members after three hundred thousand years, she was equally moved.

Up until now, she hadn’t rushed to meet her clansmen, mainly because the tribe had built her up too much, with tales like being reborn from fire, to name one. To be honest, she felt embarrassed to deny it and equally so to falsely acknowledge it.

Accompanied by members of both clans, Jiang Lianyi entered the Phoenix Tribe’s Ancestral Hall.

Lu Yang and the others did not descend from the clouds; since Jiang Lianyi was going home to see her clan members, they felt no need to interfere.

The Ancestral Hall was filled with tablets of the Phoenix Tribe’s ancestors, the one at the very top being Jiang Lianyi’s, with a recently added Qilin Immortal beside it.

Jiang Lianyi: "..."

You all move quite quickly.

"What’s your name?" Jiang Lianyi noticed that Jiang Mingzi was the highest in cultivation within the Phoenix Tribe.

"Responding to the ancient ancestor, my name is Jiang Mingzi."

"Late-stage Transcendance. Very good. The Phoenix Tribe’s endurance over these many years couldn’t have been without your protection. You have worked hard."

"It was no trouble at all!" Jiang Mingzi’s eyes were brimming with tears.

"And you two, what are your names? I hear that the Long Clan has now split into two groups, one in the Demon Territory and the other in the East Sea?"

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"Senior, yes, I am Ao Chunqiu," replied the old ancestor from the Dragon Clan of the Demon Territory.

"And I am Ao Fan," said one of the old ancestors from the East Sea Dragon Clan.

"Do you have any news of Ao Ling?"

Ao Fan clenched his fists, feeling bitter inside, "Senior, no."

He had heard that the two ancient ancestors were both friends and foes, and he had hoped to inquire about the ancient ancestors from the Phoenix Ancestor. Now it seemed hopeless.

Jiang Lianyi nodded, as this was within her expectations.

She suspected the husband must have hidden Ao Ling very well out of fear that the puppet master behind the scenes would discover her. The Dragon Clan alone would probably not find any clues.

"You don’t have to worry about Xiao Ling’s safety. She is merely using a secret technique to sleep somewhere. I will do my best to find her."

"Thank you, Senior!" Ao Fan and Ao Chunqiu said excitedly. With the help of the Phoenix Ancestor, their chances of finding the ancient ancestors greatly increased.

"There’s no need to thank me; it’s what should be done. My relationship with Xiao Ling is closer than you might imagine – we both are wives of the Qilin Immortal."

"Ah?"

The Dragon and Phoenix Clans were both taken aback by this news.

But after careful consideration, it made sense. The Qilin Immortal was powerful, so having two wives was nothing unusual.

"As for the affairs of the Demon Nation, the Phoenix Tribe and Dragon Clan of the Demon Territory are welcome to join. A unified Demon Territory is beneficial for the development of the Demon Race."

"As for your concerns about Zhu Tian becoming overambitious and attacking the Human Race, he wouldn’t dare with me present."

"The East Sea Dragon Clan doesn’t need to join the Demon Nation. I heard that the chaos in the East Sea is not much better than that of the Demon Territory. If Xiao Ling were here, the East Sea would be her territory, so I won’t intervene."

"Yes!"

The reassurances from Jiang Lianyi swept away the worries of the Phoenix Tribe and the Dragon Clan of the Demon Territory.

"I’ve heard there’s a talented junior in the clan, named Jiang Shishi. Bring her to me; I want to take a look."

Jiang Lianyi recalled Lu Yang mentioning this junior when speaking of the Creation Ancient Land. The Immortal Sister had appraised her talent as passable.

For Immortal Sister to appraise her as passable meant it was a high evaluation.

Hearing the ancient ancestor mention his daughter, Clan Leader Jiang Xi’s heart pounded excitedly.

Jiang Shishi could never have expected the ancient ancestor to take the initiative to seek her out. When she was brought to the Ancestral Hall and saw the ancient ancestor, she was completely bewildered.

Had it not been for her mother, Jiang Xi, who sent her a message to kneel and pay respects, she would have forgotten even that.

Jiang Lianyi examined Jiang Shishi, causing everyone to feel very tense.

"Not a bad seedling, just a bit rigid in her thinking. But that’s not a big problem. I will personally mentor her."

Not to mention, it was imperative not to be outdone by Zhu Yunwu, who was raised by Zhu Tian.

And Jiang Lianyi was quite pleased with Jiang Shishi’s talent; enough to consider her a worthy successor.

Afterwards, Jiang Lianyi listened to Jiang Mingzi’s report on the Phoenix Tribe’s journey of three hundred thousand years since her slumber. There had been difficulties and dangers, but also the emergence of geniuses. Jiang Mingzi narrated excitedly, and Jiang Lianyi listened quietly, occasionally interjecting with a knowing smile.

"Not bad, it seems the Phoenix Tribe has developed well. Now I can rest assured."

Jiang Lianyi got up to leave, startling Jiang Mingzi, who feared that the ancient ancestor might think the Phoenix Tribe had not developed well without her and would therefore disregard them.

"Ancient ancestor, please don’t leave!"

"Ancient ancestor, please don’t leave!"

People from the Phoenix Tribe kneeled as one, beseeching Jiang Lianyi to stay.

Jiang Lianyi turned back helplessly, "I have just awakened and haven’t yet had a chance to see this new world. I’m just stepping out for a walk."

"Oh."

Jiang Mingzi stood up, embarrassed.

Jiang Lianyi heaved a sigh of relief, having found a legitimate excuse.

Having been mentored by Fairy Eternity and always hanging around with her, Jiang Lianyi was not someone who liked to stay in one place. Asking her to stay in the Phoenix Tribe indefinitely was harder than killing her.

She left the Ancestral Hall and leaped up, merging with Lu Yang who was sitting in the clouds.

"Senior Brother, shall we return to the Seek Dao Sect? Immortal Sister told me that the Sect has a female major demon, whose strength matches that of Immortal Sister. Once she regains her power, the three of us will confront the female major demon together!"

Lu Yang: "..."

Is it still possible to quit the Immortal Lineage now?

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