Many children, many blessings; my family helped me win over the ultimate fairy.

The Phoenix Ancestor bowed respectfully towards the depths of the main hall.

"You unworthy descendants have disturbed our ancient ancestors; you deserve to die!"

however,

A soft, slightly weary voice,

It resonated directly in everyone's soul once again.

"Foolish child, it's fate, it's destiny."

The voice was calm and even, revealing no emotion.

Yet it carried an indifference akin to the cycle of nature.

"The glory of the Phoenix Clan began with good fortune, and today's predicament is also a matter of fate."

Phoenix Ancestor's heart sank suddenly.

Jin Changge and Shen Wudao exchanged a glance.

They both saw an uncontrollable ecstasy in each other's eyes.

Does the ancient ancestor mean that we should follow the will of Heaven?

Sure enough, the next sentence resounded like a thunderclap in the Phoenix Ancestor's mind.

"From this day forward, my Phoenix Clan relinquishes its position as Lord of the Primordial Divine Mountain."

"boom!"

The Phoenix Ancestor was struck as if by lightning, staggering back a step, his face instantly turning ashen white.

He couldn't believe his ears, jerked his head up, and cried out in disbelief:

"Ancestor! Why! My Phoenix Clan has ruled the sacred mountain for millions of years. Even if we suffer a temporary setback, it should never be like this..."

"shut up."

An ancient voice, carrying an undeniable air of authority, interrupted him.

"I have already understood its origins and history. The Jiang family's power is unstoppable. Those who follow them will prosper, and those who oppose them will perish."

Feng Ling'er, kneeling on the ground,

Upon hearing the verdict, her delicate body trembled violently.

It was as if all the last bit of strength had been drained away, and he collapsed completely to the ground.

Even the ancient ancestors gave up...

Shen Wudao suppressed his inner excitement.

She exchanged a smug look with Jin Changge.

He then cleared his throat, preparing to step forward and volunteer.

They proposed that the two royal families jointly govern the sacred mountain and usher in a new era.

However, that ancient voice,

But it rang again.

Moreover, the content of the words this time...

It left everyone stunned.

"The sacred mountain cannot be without a master for even a day."

"The new mountain lord will be temporarily appointed by... the White Tiger royal family."

"..."

"..."

Dead silence.

Inside the Wutong Temple,

A deathly silence descended, eerily profound.

Jin Changge had just taken half a step when

It just hung there stiffly in mid-air.

The smile on his face froze into an extremely comical expression.

It felt like being hit hard on the back of the head with a sledgehammer.

Shen Wudao's mouth was open.

A gurgling sound came from his throat.

He couldn't utter a single word.

What?

The White Tiger royal family?!

That vassal state that can only survive by relying on the charity of the three royal families?

That impoverished clan, whose only remaining member is an old man who has just broken through to the Saint Realm?

Let them become the masters of the ancient sacred mountain?

What a ridiculous thing this is!

This is better than letting the Phoenix Clan continue to be the mountain lords.

We need to make it ten thousand times harder for them to accept!

The Phoenix Ancestor was also stunned, completely unable to understand the Ancient Ancestor's decision.

He would rather fight Jin Changge and Shen Wudao to the death.

They also could not accept handing over the position of mountain lord to the mud and dust that once stood beneath their feet.

"Ancient Ancestor! What virtue or ability does the White Tiger Royal Family possess...?"

He couldn't help but speak again.

"They have the favor of the Jiang family."

The voice of the ancient ancestor was like a bucket of ice water poured over his head, instantly sobering the Phoenix Ancestor up.

Yes.

What merit or ability do I possess?

"The Jiang family's favor"—these few words...

That is the greatest virtue, that is the strongest power!

This move by the ancient ancestor

This is not a retreat; it is clearly a strategic retreat.

Abandoning the empty pretense of the Phoenix Clan,

But it is for the entire ancient sacred mountain.

Tie yourself to an indestructible, invincible warship!

clever!

Ruthless!

Jin Changge realized what was happening.

"Ancestor, please reconsider! The White Tiger royal family has a thin bloodline and weak strength. How can they win over the people..." Shen Wudao said urgently, trying to make a last-ditch effort.

"Are you all here to question me, Your Majesty?"

In the ancient voice,

For the first time, it carried a hint of icy chill.

Shen Wudao felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and his whole body trembled.

He couldn't utter a single word after that.

The oppressive aura made him feel his very soul tremble.

It was as if the ancient ancestor would annihilate him with a single thought.

"If you disagree with my decision, then let... the ancient emperors behind you be resurrected and come to me to discuss it again."

Can the ancient emperors behind them be revived?

I'm afraid...it's difficult!

This ancient phoenix ancestor... is truly too powerful.

She clearly took longer to achieve enlightenment than her own ancestor.

"Wu Dao/Chang Ge, respectfully obey the imperial decree."

No matter how much resentment the two of them had,

Facing an ancient emperor,

Everyone has to hold it in!

Unless there is an ancient emperor standing behind them.

Feng Ling'er, who was lying limp on the ground...

Even in the midst of endless despair, I heard this decision.

White Tiger Royal Family?

In her mind,

Bai Qingxue's aloof face came into view.

Yes, it's all because of her!

A flame of unwillingness,

A faint flame rekindled in her heart, which had turned to ashes.

On what grounds?

Why is it that Bai Qingxue can rise to the top in one step?

The position of mountain lord has been lost.

But she, Feng Ling'er, is still the goddess of the Phoenix Clan!

She possesses the noblest bloodline of the ancient royal family!

Bai Qingxue,

It was just pure luck.

They've simply climbed the social ladder by attaching themselves to Jiang Yuan!

What she can do, I, Feng Ling'er, may not be unable to do as well!

Yes, I still have a chance!

As long as I cultivate diligently...

As long as I can become stronger than Bai Qingxue

I can then go to the ancient ancestors,

To prove to the entire sacred mountain,

To prove to Jiang Yuan...they were all wrong!

I, Feng Ling'er, am the most dazzling existence in the Ancient Divine Mountain!

This obsessive thought,

Like a last straw,

Let her find support again.

Feng Ling'er struggled and slowly stood up from the ground.

In those red and swollen eyes, a near-mad stubbornness and fighting spirit burst forth.

She has to win!

She is determined to win back everything that belongs to her!

however.

Just as Feng Ling'er's indomitable will had just risen...

"boom--!!!!!"

A deafening roar, even louder and more terrifying than the last one, came from the heavens above!

The entire Wutong Temple, no, the entire Primordial Divine Mountain,

They were all enveloped in an extremely dense golden divine light!

That scroll, which had recently shone brightly due to the birth of the Yaochi Sacred Body, was the Heavenly Dao Golden List.

actually……

Once again, it burst forth with an unprecedentedly brilliant light!

This time, the brilliance is no longer a simple declaration.

Instead, it carries an air of domineering authority, as if ruling the world.

An aura of supreme authority, wielding the power of life and death.

"Not again...?"

"This commotion is more than ten times bigger than before! What on earth happened?!"

Feng Ling'er, who had just stood up again, also looked up and stared intently at the scroll of gold.

Her heart was pounding.

That newly ignited fighting spirit,

At this moment, however, I was enveloped by an inexplicable fear.

She had a gut feeling.

What happens next will completely shatter everything she has.

Under the watchful eyes of billions of living beings,

On the Heavenly Ranking, light converged.

A line of brand-new, golden characters, seemingly cast from divine iron, slowly emerged.

That line of text appeared in a position that took everyone's breath away.

At the very top of the list,

Only beneath that legendary name!

[Second Place on the Prodigy Physique Ranking: White Tiger Sacred Body, Bai Qingxue!]

[Affiliation: Jiang Family!]

The moment that line of text completely solidified.

The whole world froze completely at that moment.

In front of the Wutong Temple,

The expressions on Jin Changge's and Shen Wudao's faces

Absolutely brilliant.

Bai Qingxue actually achieved the Sacred Body?!

Moreover, it is the second-ranked Supreme Holy Body!

She directly ousted the royal princess, who possessed the qualities of an emperor!

They were just mocking the down-and-out new mountain lord, whom they were preparing to manipulate at will.

Incredibly, a peerless genius ranked second on the physique list was born in the blink of an eye?

What does that even mean?!

Even without considering the Jiang family behind the White Tiger royal family,

Just this second place,

It was already destined that he would become a quasi-emperor.

Moreover, he was an extremely skilled combatant among the peak Quasi-Emperors!

even……

Below the emperor, an invincible existence!

In that instant,

They suddenly understood the Phoenix Ancestor's intentions...

Before the blazing sun of the Jiang family...

Anyone who dares to try and stop a chariot,

They will all be crushed to pieces.

His gaze involuntarily fell on Feng Ling'er.

Feng Ling'er stood there, stunned and motionless.

Her pupils,

It perfectly reflected the line of golden characters in the sky.

Second place...

White...clear...snow...

Each word is like a red-hot branding iron.

It was branded fiercely onto her soul, branding her until her soul was utterly destroyed.

She had just told herself that she would work hard to cultivate and surpass Bai Qingxue.

But reality, in the cruelest and most ruthless way,

He gave her a resounding slap.

beyond?

What can we use to surpass it?

That which supported her,

The last vestige of obsession and pride.

At that moment, with a crack, it shattered.

"puff--"

A large mouthful of bright red blood spurted out.

The blood contained wisps of golden light.

That was her original phoenix essence blood.

The Dao heart collapses, the origin is damaged, and the potential is greatly reduced!

On the Heavenly Dao Physique Ranking

In that spot where no one was watching for a while,

After the spot belonging to Feng Ling'er flickered slightly,

The font faded quickly.

They were completely erased from the Heavenly Ranking.

"Eh... Phoenix Prisoner."

Inside the hall,

A faint sound arose.

"Our descendants are here!"

The one who replied was the Phoenix Ancestor.

"On my behalf, apologize to the Jiang family with a bundle of thorns on your back. Tell them that I will personally visit them to apologize once I return to public life."