The more he spoke, the more surprised he became, for even divine beasts would grow old with age, yet this person looked so young.
Long Lixing snorted disdainfully at his words, and just as he was about to say something, a strange sensation suddenly swept through his heart! He snapped back to attention and subconsciously looked at Jin Baoer…
He happened to see the shock flash in those black pupils! Recalling what the young man had just said, he was stunned…
Was he… implying he was old?
With this thought, a dark cloud gradually spread across his handsome face!
How could Jin Baoer not be shocked! The strongest Nascent Soul stage cultivators in the immortal realm could at most live for about a thousand years; if they didn't ascend, they would die! Even if divine beasts could live longer, she had never expected them to live for as long as ten thousand years.
She had thought Long Lixing was only around a thousand years old, but unexpectedly, he was also close to ten thousand years old! He was practically an ancestor to her grandfather! No wonder he was so powerful!
At this moment, her respect grew even more! Seniors were indeed seniors! She would definitely strive to live to a thousand years old in the future!
Seeing the increasingly firm and awestruck look in his eyes… Long Lixing felt numb! A bad premonition surged through him, and the thought of that possibility made him feel as if all his efforts were in vain.
Immediately, rage began to redden his purple eyes. His icy gaze swept down at the two below, his expression extremely displeased! His aura erupted, and his powerful dragon might permeated the surroundings!
"Noisy! Today, I will educate the grandsons of those two old fogies on behalf of them! You should know what to say and what *not* to say!"
The last three words were gnashed out, with a distinct hint of being angered into embarrassment.
The bodies of the two were instantly locked in place, unable to move an inch. Their terrified eyes widened, fixed on the man filled with rage in the air…
My life is over!
Not long after, two massive phoenixes were hung upside down, like old hens waiting to be slaughtered. They tried to escape and struggled, but it was useless! They could only endure his venting and beatings!
The red phoenix ached to cry out to the sky, but the next second its beak was knocked crooked, and it whimpered in pain!
The blue phoenix fared a little better, only being hung upside down.
A moment later…
"Cough, cough… Have you had enough? After all, they are my grandsons. Can't you give this old man some face?"
The sudden voice attracted Jin Baoer's attention. Where her gaze fell, an old man with a full beard looked extremely helpless, his expression torn between wanting to show concern and maintain his dignity. He wore a plain white robe, held a scepter, and his wrinkled face bore a pair of wise and deep eyes. His head of silver hair gave him an air of沧桑 (cāngsāng - weathered) and divinity.
Behind him, five other elders followed, dressed similarly. Upon seeing Long Lixing, they all wore expressions of disbelief, tinged with a sense of helplessness.
Hearing the voice, the man merely turned his head slightly. His expressionless face held chilling eyes! The old man was so startled that he immediately shut his mouth! He could only silently mourn for his descendants.
Jin Baoer had originally intended to speak, but seeing that the main party was still angry, she chose to remain silent… She wasn't an important figure, and meddling might draw the senior's ire, so she decided to keep quiet.
Only after the man had beaten them enough did he slowly descend. The elders quickly stepped forward to help the two near-death phoenixes. When they transformed into human form, they were bruised and swollen, a sight too terrible to behold!
As the proudest and most beautiful of the phoenixes, they could not stand it! The red-haired youth saw the blue-robed youth and couldn't help but burst into laughter. As he pulled at the wounds on his face, he stiffened instantly. Their eyes met, and both were scared unconscious by the other's appearance.
Long Lixing looked at Jin Baoer, and upon receiving a nod, the woman quickly landed, her expression becoming even more respectful.
"Senior, let's hurry and find the item!"
At first glance, there seemed to be nothing unusual, but the sense of distance was growing stronger! That feeling of a disciple looking at a master made Long Lixing very displeased! It was all that brat's fault for talking too much!
The unconscious phoenix suddenly trembled and opened its eyes. Upon seeing the blue-robed youth's face, it was once again scared unconscious…
How could there be such an ugly thing in the world?
Upon entering the heart of the phoenix clan, the scene was vastly different from that of the elves!
Tall, thick phoenix trees were scattered everywhere, with almost every tree bearing a large hollow, clearly the dwelling places of the phoenixes, exuding an atmosphere of freedom and ease…
Perhaps sensing the unfamiliar presence, phoenixes poked their heads out, looking at them with surprise and caution. The surroundings fell silent!
When some of the phoenixes saw Long Lixing, they instantly transformed into human form, their expressions somewhat grim! Clearly, they remembered this dragon, who had visited many times a thousand years ago and was known for his volatile temper and great power.
In a large, ancient treehouse, Clan Chief Cangwu proactively handed a red box to Long Lixing, his expression solemn.
"About eight hundred years ago, this object suddenly fell from the sky. The power contained within was immense, and it was all dragon energy. Coupled with the previous anomaly in the upper realms, we made a guess and sealed this item… We knew you would come looking for it."
Jin Baoer remained silent, never having expected the trip to the phoenix clan to be so smooth!
Long Lixing directly opened the box. Inside, a glowing mass appeared before them. A strong dragon's breath instantly wafted out, as if proclaiming its might! Spiritual energy rapidly spread, exuding an imposing aura!
The surroundings were utterly silent, and everyone held their breath. Long Lixing reached out and gently touched the seemingly indestructible sphere of light, which instantly shattered. Countless specks of light flew out and surged towards Long Lixing.
When all the light disappeared, Jin Baoer looked at him. He seemed unchanged, completely different from the previous times!
She remembered that the first time he absorbed power, Long Lixing had remained motionless in the immortal mansion for a long time before finishing the absorption. The second time had also taken a considerable amount of time, but this time… he had opened his eyes directly. Apart from his aura seeming slightly stronger, there was no other change.
Perhaps sensing her confusion, the man looked up at her, his expression calm.
"There wasn't much power, no need for meditation."
Cangwu and the others were taken aback, then realized he was explaining to the young woman, not them! That was true; when had that arrogant man ever been so considerate…
No!
As if realizing something, the gazes of several elders turned to Jin Baoer, then to Long Lixing. Their pupils gradually widened, their hearts filled with astonishment.
Jin Baoer subconsciously nodded, a slight sense of relief washing over her. All that was left was to find Jin Huang, and then she could leave.
Meanwhile, the elves stationed by the riverbank were gnashing their teeth in anger…
"Your Majesty, crossing here leads to their territory! We…"
High Priest Sinton spoke with a frown, clearly reluctant to proceed! The elves behind him felt the same way!