Chapter 1041 - Underneath the Chinese Parasol Tree

Outside the Ji Clan’s ancestral grounds, Ji Huang and the Invincible Legendary realm experts in charge of the nine divisions were standing together.

They were looking at the enormous phoenix statue. Occasional phenomena around the statue signaled each time someone awakened their bloodline.

Someone said, “Looks like quite a number of our disciples have awakened their bloodline power this time.”

“A phoenix achieved nirvana in our ancestral ground, imbuing it with endless Nirvana Dao Flame. Our talented juniors should have no difficulty devouring and refining these flame wills to awaken their bloodline power.”

𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

“That’s right. I’m more curious to know how many have reached their second bloodline awakening.”

“If all nine succeed, our Ji Clan will gain nine future apex experts at the Invincible Legendary realm.”

“Hoho, you are too short-sighted. The immortal gate is about to open. When the time comes, they’ll compete for immortal affinity. If they enter the Upper Realm’s immortal sect, our Ji Clan may produce its first true immortal!”

The hearts of many Ji Clan experts stirred excitedly, trembling all over.

Inside the ancestral grounds, at the city of flames:

Accompanied by a resonant phoenix’s cry, Qin Yao finally achieved her second bloodline awakening.

In that instant, her cultivation surged, reaching the third-level Manifestation realm.

Such speed simply left Chen Fan at a loss for words.

His own progress was fast, but she had advanced two levels in a day. If word spread, the entire Tianwu Continent would be shaken.

Hovering over the city of flames, a Ji Clan expert said, “As expected, she succeeded.”

“Hoho, Ji Mo, congratulations to your Li Division. Not only does Ji Hanyou possess peerless talent, but now Qin Yao has also achieved her second bloodline awakening. Two prodigies in one division!” said the Greater Peak Manifestation realm expert from the Zhu Division.

A faint smile appeared on Ji Mo’s face, the Greater Peak Manifestation realm expert from the Li Division.

All things considered, Qin Yao was from the Li Division. The second awakening had changed her status in the Ji Clan. No one would dare call her blood “sinful” anymore.

With two prodigies in their ranks, the Li Division’s prosperity was secured for the next thousand years.

“Everyone, it’s time to head to the Chinese parasol tree next. Let’s see if anyone can earn the recognition of the phoenix’s will and enter its nest to receive the blessing,” Ji Mo said.

If one of the ten prominent figures, including Ji Hanyou and Qin Yao, received the phoenix’s blessing, the next head of the Ji Clan would be decided in advance.

The clan’s rise and fall had long been tied to this blessing. Ji Huang, the current clan head, had once obtained it, stepping into the Void Immortal realm and elevating the Ji Clan to an overlord-class force.

A second bloodline awakening ensured the Invincible Legendary realm, and obtaining the phoenix’s blessing guaranteed one becoming a Void Immortal.

If someone succeeded this time, the Ji Clan would gain another Void Immortal Supreme. With two Supremes in the clan, their glory would be unmatched.

Just then, Ji Mo’s voice rang out.

“Qin Yao, come here.”

With her second awakening, Qin Yao now stood equal to Ji Hanyou and the others.

Now that the Li Division had two people who had achieved second bloodline awakening, their chances of obtaining the phoenix’s blessing were greater than the other eight divisions. Naturally, he could not ignore Qin Yao.

Qin Yao looked at Chen Fan.

She never felt a strong sense of belonging to the Ji Clan. She also knew Ji Mo wouldn’t have acknowledged her if not for her second bloodline awakening.

“Your Senior has invited you; of course, you cannot refuse.” Chen Fan smiled and led Qin Yao over.

The journey to the Chinese parasol tree was long, and the fire spirits ahead would be even stronger. With Ji Mo around, Qin Yao’s safety was more assured.

Even though Chen Fan’s strength was decent, he could, at best, contend against Lesser Peak Manifestation realm experts. Against Greater Peak Manifestation experts, survival was the best he could hope for—escorting Qin Yao safely was another matter entirely.

Ji Mo nodded to Chen Fan in a friendly manner before the group left the city of flames for the Chinese parasol tree.

During this period, many powerful fire spirits appeared as expected, trying to stop Chen Fan and the others.

Even Ji Hanyou and the others were a little powerless to handle things.

Their Dao Protectors, however, finally revealed their might.

Each division had sent top-tier Greater Peak Manifestation experts, figures with a sixty to seventy percent chance of stepping into the Legendary realm.

Their understanding and control over the laws far surpassed Chen Fan’s. When their auras erupted, the aura of law was very intense. Those fire spirits couldn’t last more than one move against them at all.

Chen Fan joined hands with Ji Mo to protect Qin Yao and Ji Hanyou, advancing.

Between the nine divisions, the competition was very fierce.

Therefore, the other divisions would be glad to see others being stopped while they made progress. Suffice it to say, they would not step in to help the other divisions.

Fortunately, Ji Mo was strong enough, and Chen Fan wasn’t weak either. Protecting Qin Yao and Ji Hanyou was not too difficult for them.

The closer they got to the Chinese parasol tree, the more fire spirits appeared, and the stronger they were. The people of the nine divisions were all struggling to advance.

Chen Fan’s group was soon surrounded by high-level Manifestation realm fire spirits, including Lesser and Greater Peak Manifestation beings, attacking wildly.

Ji Hanyou was still fine, being in the seventh-level Manifestation realm, and could deal with those seventh and eighth-level Manifestation realm fire spirits. Qin Yao, however, was not. Her cultivation was too low. If the fire spirits closed in, she could die in an instant.

Chen Fan and Ji Mo could only focus most of their energy on Qin Yao, ensuring no mistakes.

Boom, boom, boom!

Violent auras swept crazily from Ji Mo and Chen Fan.

Chen Fan executed the Hand of Demon relentlessly, shattering fire spirits and carving a path forward as they shielded Qin Yao and Ji Hanyou.

The other eight divisions were also facing difficulties. They were all surrounded by large swathes of fire spirits, making it difficult to advance even a single inch forward, with dangers springing up everywhere.

“Kill, kill, kill!”

Chen Fan’s strength thoroughly erupted. The Hand of Demon tore through heaven and earth. Sword qi spewed out from his pores, sweeping through all directions.

Fortunately, these fire spirits hadn’t gained wisdom. Despite their high cultivation, they were far weaker than human martial artists of the same level.

With strong support like Chen Fan, even though they were escorting two people, their pace far outstripped the other divisions.

“Senior, how about unleashing a powerful strike to force a way through?” Chen Fan shouted in a deep voice.

“Alright!” Ji Mo nodded.

There was no point in endlessly slaughtering fire spirits. No matter how many they cut down, more would swarm in. They needed to break through in one decisive move.

Immediately, Chen Fan and Ji Mo erupted with overwhelming power, unleashing devastating attacks that obliterated the fire spirits ahead, creating a temporary vacuum.

“Let’s go!”

Ji Mo and Chen Fan swept up Ji Hanyou and Qin Yao and rushed out, fast as lightning, and arrived under the Chinese parasol tree first.

Simultaneously, the Dao Protectors of the other eight divisions also chose the same method, rushing out of the fire spirits’ encirclement and arriving under the Chinese parasol tree.