Kingdom of the Sky Wind – The Imperial Palace
"Is this your daughter?" Yu Tian asked, staring at the girl with dazzling red hair as she gazed back at him shyly.
Although Yu Tian had known Huo Yun'er from the manhwa in his first life, many of his memories from that time were hazy. After recalling millions of years of existence, his memories of his less-than-two-decades-long life on Earth had become somewhat blurry.
But this wasn't a problem—Yu Tian possessed a perfect memory and could access all his recollections with a bit of searching. However, he was too lazy to bother with such things.
"That's correct. This is my daughter, the princess of this kingdom," the Sky Wind War Emperor smiled proudly as he introduced her. "Yun'er, introduce yourself."
"My name is Huo Yun'er. It is an honor to meet you, Your Excellency," Huo Yun'er said respectfully, bowing toward Yu Tian. From the moment he appeared, her heart and bloodline had been in turmoil.
"Interesting…" Yu Tian murmured, his pair of blood-colored eyes examining Huo Yun'er with deep curiosity and interest.
Unlike the Primal Chaos Dimension, the True Phoenix Bloodline didn't just carry the power of the phoenix—it also held the memories of its blood and could even take on a physical form similar to the God Manifestation Art from the Primal Chaos Dimension.
To Yu Tian, Huo Yun'er's body resembled a shared space where the original owner coexisted with a newborn Phoenix spirit, slowly but steadily merging with it. This was proof that Yun'er would eventually transform into a True Phoenix, her consciousness fusing with the newborn Phoenix's to become a single entity.
"Little girl, would you like to become my servant's disciple?" Yu Tian asked, his gaze fixed on Huo Yun'er. Her condition had greatly piqued his interest. "My servant is the True Phoenix God, and I'm certain she can guide you well in the future."
His reason for wanting to keep Huo Yun'er close was that her state might grant him some enlightenment about his own bloodline—the Celestial Devourer. Despite his millions of years of life experience, his understanding of the Celestial Devourer bloodline was extremely shallow, and he had almost no information about it.
(._.) - Upon hearing Yu Tian's words, the Sky Wind War Emperor's eyes widened in shock. This was an opportunity to get closer to an unfathomably powerful being—one who even had the True Phoenix God as a servant! It was something his mind couldn't fully process at that moment.
Though the Sky Wind War Emperor had only superficial knowledge of the Upper Realm—a place shrouded in mystery to them—he and his people had always yearned for it. Even with his limited understanding, he knew they had hit the jackpot this time. If Huo Yun'er could seize this opportunity, she would ascend to the heavens in a single step.
(⊙ｏ⊙) - The Sky Wind War Emperor wasn't the only one stunned—even Huo Yun'er couldn't fully comprehend Yu Tian's words.
"What are you waiting for? Accept the offer quickly!" the Sky Wind War Emperor used his True Essence to silently communicate with his daughter.
Though he knew his subtle actions wouldn't escape Yu Tian's notice, he did it anyway—this was his way of showing respect by not shouting directly in front of Yu Tian.
"..." - Yu Tian cast a brief glance at the Sky Wind War Emperor before ignoring him. He had no interest in family drama. While he did intend to compensate the emperor later, he wouldn't mention it now—he wanted to hear Huo Yun'er's decision first.
"This…" - Snapped out of her daze by her father's voice echoing in her mind, Yun'er quickly bowed to Yu Tian under his urging. "Yun'er is honored to become the disciple of the True Phoenix God, Your Excellency."
Though Yu Tian had referred to the True Phoenix God as his servant, Yun'er didn't dare address her that way. As someone with the True Phoenix Bloodline, she revered the True Phoenix God more than anyone else.
"Good," Yu Tian nodded lightly as his form gradually turned translucent before vanishing. "Once I finish my business here and obtain what I seek, I will take you with me to the Upper Realm."
His voice lingered in the ears of the two before he disappeared completely, leaving behind an inconspicuous black ring where he had stood.
"..." - The Sky Wind War Emperor stared at the spot where Yu Tian had been. His sharp eyes immediately caught the black ring, and in a swift motion, it appeared in his hand. He sent his consciousness into it, eagerly examining its contents.
"This is incredible!!" - The Sky Wind War Emperor exclaimed upon seeing the treasures inside. Though he only recognized a few, their sheer aura confirmed they were extraordinary—some even beyond his comprehension.
"Yun'er, make sure to respect His Excellency and your teacher when you go to the Upper Realm," he said seriously, forcing himself to calm down. The one who could elevate their status could just as easily erase them from existence.
"I understand, Father," Yun'er nodded solemnly. Even without her father's warning, she would never dare disrespect the True Phoenix God—or the one she served.
"His Excellency will participate in the Heavenly Feather Sea. This is your chance to grow closer to him and deepen your relationship. The more he favors you, the better your resources and treatment will be." - The Sky Wind War Emperor spoke gravely. Though it might seem like he was "selling" his daughter, it didn't mean he didn't love her. He was thinking of her future—by going with Yu Tian, she could reach heights none of them had ever dreamed of, making her potential limitless.
"Mmm…" - Yun'er nodded faintly, her mind still struggling to process everything that had happened. It was too much for her to take in all at once.
"Good, I'm glad you understand," the Sky Wind War Emperor smiled, gently patting her head. "Then I'll go now to speak with the other kings about His Excellency's arrival and his participation in the Heavenly Feather Sea."
After speaking, he vanished from the room, leaving his daughter behind. He sent out an emergency summons to the other kings, intending to announce Yu Tian and his companions' participation in the Heavenly Feather Sea. Additionally, he planned to use Yu Tian's presence to suppress the Dayu Kingdom and elevate the Sky Wind Kingdom's standing.
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