Chapter 531: The Blazing Sun's Sea
Chapter 531: The Blazing Sun's Sea (Subscription Requested)
Even among geniuses who have condensed nine Seeds of Blazing Suns, there are varying degrees of talent.
There is a distinct difference between one who achieves this feat at 400 years old and those who do so at 450 or 480.
The young prodigies from the Dongyang Family and the Yu Family were considered exceptional among those with nine Seeds of Blazing Suns, which was why they were selected as potential disciples of the Qingfen Hou.
"I heard that the genius from the Yu Family was secretly crippled by the Dongyang Family?" The shorter figure on the right whispered, having learned of this incident through the Yuchi Family.
Even in their decline, the Yuchi Family, as a first-rate clan, still held considerable influence.
"Hmph, the schemes and intrigues among these second-rate families are quite amusing," the shorter figure on the left chuckled, "but it seems they have their own methods."
"The Lord only cares about results. If that brat from the Yu Family has truly been crippled, it proves he lacks the qualifications to become the Lord's disciple," the taller figure in the middle said indifferently.
Among the three figures, he possessed the most formidable strength, exuding an air that suggested he could dominate everything.
"Let's go in," the tall figure in the middle said as they approached the Dongyang Family.
"Greetings to the three Qing messengers from the Dongyang Family," the old ancestor of the Dongyang Family, who had reached the Dao Realm, bowed slightly, and all the high-ranking members of the family followed suit.
"Bring the person up," the tall figure in the middle instructed without preamble.
There were countless families like the Dongyang Family in the entire Qingfen Domain—eight thousand if not ten thousand—and he had no time to waste here.
"Yes," the Dongyang ancestor replied with a nod.
Soon enough, Dongyang Meng appeared before them.
"So it's you, little one," the tall figure appraised Dongyang Meng with a glance but didn't take any further action.
Instead, the shorter figure on the left raised his hand, revealing a scarlet mirror with a blazing sun etched on its surface, as if it were ablaze.
With a slight activation of the mirror, he directed it at Dongyang Meng, and in an instant, the mirror's surface began to ripple.
One by one, miniature blazing suns appeared.
One, two, three...
Ten miniature blazing suns materialized on the mirror's surface.
"Ten Seeds of Blazing Suns?" The shorter figure's eyes widened in surprise as he turned to the tall figure.
"Impressive," the tall figure acknowledged, equally astonished.
To pledge oneself with ten Seeds of Blazing Suns under the Qingfen Hou would, in time, grant them a status no lower than their own within the Qingfen Domain, making them influential figures of high authority.
Upon hearing this, the elders of the Dongyang Family finally breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Now that the Qing messenger had confirmed Dongyang Meng's talent, they could rest assured.
"Your Dongyang Family has done well to nurture a ten-sun genius," the tall figure finally addressed the Dongyang Family ancestor, his tone warm.
The discovery of each ten-sun genius brought merit to the Qing messengers as they traversed the Qingfen Domain, and they would receive additional rewards from the Qingfen Hou.
"It's all thanks to Meng'er's own hard work," the Dongyang Family ancestor replied humbly.
"Get ready now. I'll take you to meet the Lord later," the tall figure said gently to Dongyang Meng.
"Yes," Dongyang Meng nodded, feeling a sense of elation.
Even the lofty Qing messenger was being so amicable towards her!
"Honored Qing messenger, my Dongyang Family..." The Dongyang Family ancestor hesitated, choosing his words carefully.
Through the Yuchi Family, the Yu Family had exposed the Dongyang Family's attempt on Yu Yan's life, and this had caused some unease within the Dongyang ancestor.
"It doesn't matter," the tall figure waved his hand dismissively.
Even if Dongyang Meng weren't a ten-sun genius, he wouldn't have pursued this matter.
It was a world of the strong preying on the weak, and the Dongyang Family's ability to cripple Yu Yan only proved that it was Yu Yan's fate to suffer such a fate.
"Thank you, Honored Qing messenger," the Dongyang Family ancestor exhaled in relief.
In truth, once he had confirmed that Dongyang Meng had condensed the tenth Seed of Blazing Sun, he hadn't been too worried about this matter. After all, the difference between nine suns and ten suns was quite evident.
But now, with the assurance of the Qing messenger, he could rest completely easy.
"Shisong, go to the Yu Family and verify the number of Seeds of Blazing Suns that Yu Yan has condensed," the tall figure instructed the shorter figure, Shisong, with a glance.
The three Qing messengers had come to the Dongyang Family and the Yu Family for this very reason.
Now that they had discovered an unexpected delight in the Dongyang Family, it was time to turn their attention to the Yu Family.
"Senior Brother, is there still a need to go to the Yu Family?" Shisong furrowed his brows.
Given what the Dongyang Family ancestor had said, it seemed that Yu Yan had indeed been crippled, and with Dongyang Meng being a ten-sun genius, Shisong felt that there was no longer any need for him to make the trip.
"Hmm?" The tall figure knit his brows slightly.
Indeed, at this point, it didn't seem necessary to visit the Yu Family.
But this was the usual process, and to disregard it outright would be unusual.
"Honored Qing messengers, perhaps you should still pay a visit to the Yu Family? It won't take much time," the Dongyang Family ancestor suggested tentatively.
At this point, he felt secure, knowing that Dongyang Meng's status as a ten-sun genius guaranteed the rise of the Dongyang Family. Even if they gave the Yu Family a chance, what could they possibly do?
"Very well, let's make a trip there," the tall figure nodded.
"Yes," Shisong didn't refuse any further, understanding that following the usual process was important.
In his eyes, it was just a quick trip, and it would be over in the blink of an eye.
Soon enough, Shisong arrived at the Yu Family.
Furthermore, as disciples of the Qingfen Hou, Qing messengers cultivated many secret techniques and prohibitions taught by the Qingfen Hou himself. Their combat prowess far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators at the same realm.
"Please rise." Shi Song responded nonchalantly. His visit was merely a formality, ensuring that no potential threats were left unchecked.
"Is only one Qing messenger here?" The elder of the Yu Family inquired cautiously.
Usually, Qing messengers traveled in pairs or groups of three. It was unusual for a Qing messenger to be alone, as they were meant to keep each other in check.
"My two senior brothers are currently at the Dongyang Family," Shi Song replied casually, offering an explanation for his solo visit.
The tall, imposing figure had likely sent him to get closer to the Dongyang Family and Dongyang Meng, recognizing that she would become a Qing messenger in the future. With her exceptional talent, the Dongyang Family was destined to stand at the pinnacle of first-rate families.
"Your two senior brothers are still at the Dongyang Family?" Yu Zhaolong's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this.
Why would Qing messengers of their stature linger at a minor family like the Dongyang Family?
Even if Dongyang Meng was confirmed to become a disciple of the Qingfen Hou, such attention seemed excessive!
Ordinarily, a nine-sun genius like Dongyang Meng would only become an ordinary disciple of the Qingfen Hou at best, and the Dongyang Family would, at most, be able to rise to the ranks of a first-rate family due to this connection.
How could they justify the presence of not one but two Qing messengers? And from Shi Song's tone, it seemed that his senior brothers were even more formidable than him.
The Yu Family elders sensed that something was amiss.
"Indeed, a ten-sun genius is a rare find." Shi Song glanced at the Yu Family elder and revealed the surprising news without hesitation.
With his senior brothers already present at the Dongyang Family, protecting Dongyang Meng, there was no harm in disclosing this information.
"Ten suns?"
"Dongyang Meng has condensed a tenth Seed of Blazing Sun?"
The faces of the Yu Family elders darkened as they realized that Dongyang Meng, with ten Seeds of Blazing Suns, would become a formidable figure in the Qingfen Domain, someone even their family would have to respect.
"How is this possible?" Yu Zhaolong found it hard to believe. Wasn't Dongyang Meng supposed to be a genius comparable to Yu Yan? How did she suddenly become a ten-sun genius?
"We're in trouble," the Yu Family elders muttered, their hearts heavy.
If Dongyang Meng had only condensed nine Seeds of Blazing Suns, the Yu Family could have maintained a tenuous peace even if she became a disciple of the Qingfen Hou. They could have relied on their connections with several first-rate families to ensure their safety.
Although the Yu Family was only a second-rate family, they had cultivated good relationships with several first-rate families. Even if Dongyang Meng became a disciple of the Qingfen Hou, the odds of her being able to sway those first-rate families against the Yu Family were slim.
But now?
Ten Seeds of Blazing Suns?
Once the news of Dongyang Meng's achievement spread, not only would the Yu Family face internal turmoil, but those first-rate families that had previously maintained cordial relations with them would undoubtedly distance themselves immediately.
"Let's get this over with," Shi Song said, eager to conclude his business and rejoin his senior brothers.
"Please wait a moment, Qing messenger." Yu Zhaolong's expression grew solemn, and he turned to leave the ancestral hall.
Outside the hall, Yu Zhaolong contacted Lin Yuan.
Soon, the doors to the hall opened once more.
"Yan'er, come with me to meet the Qing messenger." Yu Zhaolong's tone was grave as he addressed Lin Yuan.
"The Qing messenger has arrived?" Lin Yuan's eyebrows furrowed slightly in surprise. Both the Yu and Dongyang Families only had an approximate timeframe for the Qing messenger's visit, and the exact timing was uncertain.
"What's wrong?" Lin Yuan sensed that Yu Zhaolong's demeanor had changed.
"Dongyang Meng has condensed ten Seeds of Blazing Suns," Yu Zhaolong whispered.
"Ten Seeds of Blazing Suns?" Lin Yuan glanced at Yu Zhaolong, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"After today, I will send you away, and the Yu Family will also relocate our clan members," Yu Zhaolong said, his expression grim. This was a necessary precaution to protect the Yu Family from potential retaliation by the Dongyang Family.
"Let's go." Yu Zhaolong led Lin Yuan out of the ancestral hall and toward the waiting Qing messenger.
Soon, they stood before Shi Song.
"Are you Yu Yan?" Shi Song appraised Lin Yuan with a glance.
"Yes, I am," Lin Yuan replied, his gaze equally assessing.
Without further ado, Qing messenger Shi Song took out the scarlet mirror, its surface emblazoned with a blazing sun, radiating an intense crimson light.
Hum!
The scarlet mirror emitted a soft glow as it turned toward Lin Yuan.
Lin Yuan's expression grew solemn as he realized that he couldn't possibly evade the mirror's scrutiny. The speed at which the mirror's light descended far surpassed the bounds of time and space.
"Hmm?" Shi Song's eyes narrowed as he studied the mirror's surface.
Typically, once the mirror's light touched its target, it would immediately reflect the number of Seeds of Blazing Suns they had condensed.
However, at that moment, the mirror's surface remained strangely inert.
"What's going on?" Shi Song furrowed his brows, his confusion carefully masked.
Just as he was about to activate the mirror again, he witnessed something that would be forever etched in his memory.
The previously calm surface of the mirror suddenly came to life.
Splash!
The mirror's surface transformed into a crimson ocean, with waves crashing and surging, each one composed of countless Seeds of Blazing Suns.
"What...?"
Shi Song's mouth hung open, his mind blank with shock.
(End of Chapter)
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