lián shī shū dōu gōng jìng yì cháng de chēng hū qián bèi ， nán dào zhè chuān zhe gǔ guài de nián qīng nán zi ， jìng shì chuán shuō zhōng de níng dān qī xiū shì ， jǐ míng dī jiē xiū xiān zhě dà chī yī jīng ， máng lín qián bèi zhǎng ， lín qián bèi duǎn de jiào gè bù tíng ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì tǎo hǎo xiàn mèi de biǎo qíng 。
连师叔都恭敬异常的称呼前辈，难道这穿着古怪的年轻男子，竟是传说中的凝丹期修士，几名低阶修仙者大吃一惊，忙林前辈长，林前辈短的叫个不停，脸上满是讨好献媚的表情。
Even Senior Master Lin Xuan, who was already showing great respect to the elder, seemed taken aback by this young man's unusual attire. Several low-ranking cultivators were visibly shocked and kept calling out to Senior Lin with exaggerated deference.
“ bà le ” lín xuān bǎi le bǎi shǒu ， liǎn shàng wēi lù bù nài zhī sè ， tā kě méi yǒu xīn qíng ， yǔ jǐ míng dī jiē xiū shì zài zhè lǐ màn màn jiàn lǐ 。
“罢了”林轩摆了摆手，脸上微露不耐之色，他可没有心情，与几名低阶修士在这里慢慢见礼。
"Enough," Lin Xuan waved his hand dismissively, a hint of impatience on his face. He had no time for such formalities with these low-ranking cultivators.
“ qián bèi ， qǐng ！”
“前辈，请！”
"Please, Senior!"
zhōu xuè hén shuāng shǒu yī yáng ， wèi zì jǐ shī zhǎn le yí gè qīng shēn zhī fǎ ， suí hòu shuāng jiǎo wēi yī yòng lì 。 jiù xiàng qián piāo chū le shù shí zhàng yuǎn qù 。
周血痕双手一扬，为自己施展了一个轻身之法，随后双脚微一用力。就向前飘出了数十丈远去。
Zhou Xuehen raised both hands and cast a lightness technique upon himself, then took off several dozen feet forward by lightly pushing off the ground.
lín xuān jiàn le ， liǎn shàng bù dòng shēng sè ， zhǐ shì shuāng zú yǒu dàn dàn de qīng guāng fàng chū ， rú shuǐ shàng líng bō 。 shì xián tíng xìn bù ， bù jí bù xú de gēn zài duì fāng shēn hòu 。
林轩见了，脸上不动声色，只是双足有淡淡的青光放出，如水上凌波。似闲庭信步，不疾不徐的跟在对方身后。
Seeing this, Lin Xuan's expression remained calm as he emitted a faint green glow from his feet, walking gracefully behind Zhou Xuehen. His sleeves fluttered in the breeze, exuding an air of elegance that left Zhou Xuehen deeply impressed.
yī xiù suí fēng fēi wǔ ， xiǎn de xiāo sǎ dào le jí chù ， kàn dé zhōu xuè hén dǎ xīn yǎn lǐ pèi fú 。
衣袖随风飞舞，显得潇洒到了极处，看得周血痕打心眼里佩服。
On their way, they met several groups of cultivators—some at the Flexible Spirit Period and others at the Foundation Establishment stage—all showing surprise when they saw Lin Xuan. His attire was entirely different from theirs.
yī lù shàng ， liǎng rén yě yù jiàn le jǐ bō xiū xiān zhě ， yǒu líng dòng qī ， yǒu zhù jī qī ， wú yī lì wài dōu duì lín xuān tóu lái chà yì zhī sè ， bì jìng tā de chuān zhe yǔ bié rén wán quán bù tóng 。
一路上，两人也遇见了几拨修仙者，有灵动期，有筑基期，无一例外都对林轩头来诧异之色，毕竟他的穿着与别人完全不同。
After settling down, he would need to change his clothes; otherwise, wherever he went, people would inevitably notice him. This was precisely what Lin Xuan disliked most—being noticed for no reason.
kàn lái ān dùn xià lái yǐ hòu ， dé chóng xīn huàn yī shēn yī shān le ， fǒu zé bù guǎn zǒu dào nǎ lǐ ， dū huì mò míng qí miào de yǐn rén zhù yì ， zhè qià qià shì lín xuān zuì tǎo yàn dì 。
看来安顿下来以后，得重新换一身衣衫了，否则不管走到哪里，都会莫名其妙的引人注意，这恰恰是林轩最讨厌地。
In a world where one's presence could attract unwanted attention, being low-key was the unwritten rule in the cultivation realm.
shù dà zhāo fēng ， dī diào shì zài xiū xiān jiè shēng cún de bù èr fǎ zé 。
树大招风，低调是在修仙界生存的不二法则。
The mountain was several thousand feet high, but with their speed, it took only about an hour to reach the middle of the mountain.
cǐ shān gāo shù qiān zhàng ， bù guò yǐ liǎng rén de sù dù ， què yě jǐn jǐn huā le yī zhù xiāng de shí jiān jiù lái dào shān yāo le 。
此山高数千丈，不过以两人的速度，却也仅仅花了一炷香的时间就来到山腰了。
"This is..." Lin Xuan's face showed a look of shock as he looked at the scene before him.
“ zhè shì ……” lín xuān kàn zhuó yǎn qián de jǐng wù ， liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī hài rán zhī sè 。
“这是……”林轩看着眼前的景物，脸上露出一丝骇然之色。
The fog here had thinned significantly. A massive stone wall appeared in front of them, measuring over a hundred feet in length and width, with a light black color. The surface was smooth, giving an impression like a carefully polished mirror. Lin Xuan's keen eyes could easily discern that this wall wasn't naturally formed but split by a powerful sword strike.
zhè lǐ de wù qì yǐ jīng hěn báo ， yí miàn jù dà de shān bì chū xiàn zài le yǎn lián zhōng ， cǐ shān bì zhǎng kuān jiē yǒu bǎi yú zhàng ， chéng qiǎn hēi sè ， biǎo miàn píng huá yǐ jí ， gěi rén de gǎn jué jiù xiàng yí miàn jīng xīn dǎ mó de jìng zi 。 yǐ lín xuān de yǎn lì ， zì rán bù nán kàn chū ， zhè miàn shān bì bìng bú shì tiān rán chéng xíng ， ér shì bèi rén yòng ** lì ， yī jiàn pǐ chéng zhè ge yàng zi 。
这里的雾气已经很薄，一面巨大的山壁出现在了眼帘中，此山壁长宽皆有百余丈，呈浅黑色，表面平滑以及，给人的感觉就像一面精心打磨的镜子。以林轩的眼力，自然不难看出，这面山壁并不是天然成型，而是被人用**力，一剑劈成这个样子。
If it were just ordinary rock, Lin Xuan would have been able to break through with his full strength, but the composition of this wall wasn't rock; it was... mother iron.
rú guǒ jǐn jǐn shì pǔ tōng de yán shí ， lín xuān zì wèn quán lì yī jī ， miǎn qiǎng yě kě yǐ bàn dào dì ， rán ér zhè shān bì de gòu chéng bìng bú shì yán shí ， ér shì …… tiě mǔ 。
如果仅仅是普通的岩石，林轩自问全力一击，勉强也可以办到地，然而这山壁的构成并不是岩石，而是……铁母。
Though not considered a divine treasure, it was genuine material for crafting magical artifacts. The hardness was unimaginable, and such a large piece being split into two halves with smooth edges suggested that even late-stage cultivators might find it challenging to achieve.
suī rán bìng bù suàn shì tiān cái dì bǎo ， dàn yě shì huò zhēn jià shí de liàn zhì fǎ bǎo de cái liào ， jiān yìng kě xiǎng ér zhī ， zhè me dà yī kuài ， bèi pǐ chéng liǎng bàn ， qiē kǒu hái píng huá rú jìng ， kǒng pà jiù suàn shì hòu qī de dà xiū shì ， yě bù yí dìng zuò dé dào ba ！
虽然并不算是天材地宝，但也是货真价实的炼制法宝的材料，坚硬可想而之，这么大一块，被劈成两半，切口还平滑如镜，恐怕就算是后期的大修士，也不一定做得到吧！
Seeing Lin Xuan's surprised expression, Zhou Xuehen didn't take offense but felt pleased as he explained: "Senior, there's no need for alarm. The remains of this mother iron are the work of our founder, Immortal Phoenix."
wàng zhe lín xuān jīng è de liǎn sè ， zhōu xuè hén bù yǐ wéi chǔ ， fǎn ér lüè gǎn dé yì de jiě shì qǐ lái le ：“ qián bèi bù yòng jīng yí ， cǐ chù tiě mǔ de yí jì ， nǎi shì wǒ chuàng pài zǔ shī ， xuán fèng xiān zi de shǒu bǐ 。”
望着林轩惊愕的脸色，周血痕不以为杵，反而略感得意的解释起来了：“前辈不用惊疑，此处铁母的遗迹，乃是我创派祖师，玄凤仙子的手笔。”
"Immortal Phoenix?" Lin Xuan was taken aback, his face showing a hint of strangeness. "Your founder is a woman?"
“ xuán fèng xiān zi ？” lín xuān yī dāi ， liǎn shàng biǎo qíng bù yóu de lù chū le jǐ fēn gǔ guài ：“ guì pài zǔ shī ， nǎi shì yī nǚ zǐ ？”
“玄凤仙子？”林轩一呆，脸上表情不由得露出了几分古怪：“贵派祖师，乃是一女子？”
"Yes, though she is female, her cultivation prowess is beyond compare, shocking heaven and earth. She not only entered the Separation Stage but also successfully passed through the heavenly tribulation before ascending to the Spirit Realm."
“ bù cuò ， zǔ shī suī shì nǚ ér shēn ， yī shēn xiū wèi què jīng tiān dì ， qì guǐ shén ， bù jǐn tà rù le lí hé qī ， ér qiě hái chéng gōng dù guò tiān jié 。 fēi qù le líng jiè 。”
“不错，祖师虽是女儿身，一身修为却惊天地，泣鬼神，不仅踏入了离合期，而且还成功度过天劫。飞去了灵界。”
"What?" Even with Lin Xuan's composure, his expression couldn't help but show astonishment. Reaching the Separation Stage was a legend even in the Cloud Sea of Seven Stars Island, and no one had reported passing the heavenly tribulation in thousands of years. He never expected it from such a small island...
“ shén me ？” jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ 。 liǎn shàng yě bù yóu de sǒng rán dòng róng ， lí hé qī xiū shì ， jí shǐ zài qī xīng dǎo yún hǎi ， yě jǐn jǐn shì chuán shuō ， jiù suàn zhēn yǒu ， yě bù zhī dào cáng yú hé chù 。 jìn wàn nián lái ， yě méi tīng shuō shuí chéng gōng dù jié le ， méi xiǎng dào xiǎo xiǎo de yāo líng dǎo ……”
“什么？”即便以林轩的城府。脸上也不由得耸然动容，离合期修士，即使在七星岛云海，也仅仅是传说，就算真有，也不知道藏于何处。近万年来，也没听说谁成功渡劫了，没想到小小的妖灵岛……”
"Immortal Phoenix practiced the technique 'Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens,' which is said to mimic the divine power of the Spirit Realm's phoenix," Lin Xuan asked eagerly.
“ xuán fèng xiān zi ， guì pài zǔ shī ， suǒ xiū liàn de gōng fǎ ， mò fēi shì mó fǎng líng jiè shén shòu ， fèng huáng de shén tōng ？” lín xuān yǒu diǎn jí qiè de kāi kǒu 。
“玄凤仙子，贵派祖师，所修炼的功法，莫非是模仿灵界神兽，凤凰的神通？”林轩有点急切的开口。
"Yes." Zhou Xuehen, eager to please Lin Xuan, shared this information without reservation.
“ bù cuò 。” zhè yě bú shì shén me mì mì ， zhōu xuè hén wèi le tǎo hǎo lín xuān ， yě jiù zhī wú bù yán 。
“不错。”这也不是什么秘密，周血痕为了讨好林轩，也就知无不言。
Cultivator techniques varied widely, even more so than ghost arts. They were divided into four levels: ordinary, intermediate, advanced, and supreme. Ordinary techniques mimicked common beasts' abilities, easy to learn but rarely led to condensation core. Intermediate techniques required more effort but offered greater power. If one became an inner sect disciple in Phoenix Sect, they would practice such a technique, with the potential to reach the Condensation Core stage.
shuō qǐ zhè xiū yāo zhě de gōng fǎ ， zhēn de shì biàn huà wàn qiān ， shèn zhì bǐ guǐ dào mì shù ， dōu hái yào gèng jiā de guǐ yì yì diǎn 。
说起这修妖者的功法，真的是变化万千，甚至比鬼道秘术，都还要更加的诡异一点。
Advanced techniques were rare treasures, and even after years of积累, Phoenix Sect only had a few copies. To learn them, you needed either a Saint Spirit Root or a dual-attribute variant root, and approval from at least two Inner Core Elders within the sect.
yǔ zhèng mó rú fú yī yàng ， gōng fǎ yě fēn pǐn jí ， pǔ tōng gōng fǎ ， zhōng děng gōng fǎ ， gāo jí gōng fǎ 。 jí pǐn gōng fǎ yī gòng shì sì děng 。
与正魔儒佛一样，功法也分品级，普通功法，中等功法，高级功法。极品功法一共是四等。
"So what about supreme techniques?" Lin Xuan was engrossed in listening. If this wasn't exaggerated, such supreme techniques would be even more precious than his Nine Heavens Profound Technique!
pǔ tōng gōng fǎ ， yì bān shì mó fǎng xún cháng yāo shòu de shén tōng ， tè diǎn shì hěn hǎo xiū liàn ， zhù jī yě jiào róng yì ， dàn què jī hū méi yǒu jī huì jié dān 。 yì bān shì jiāo gěi zī zhì hěn chà de dì zǐ xiū liàn 。 zhōng děng gōng fǎ xiàng duì yào nán yī xiē ， dàn wēi lì què yào dà dé duō ， zài xuán fèng mén ， rú guǒ néng chéng wéi nèi táng dì zǐ ， nà me gōng xǐ nǐ ， xiū liàn de jiù shì zhōng děng gōng fǎ le 。 ér zhè zhǒng gōng fǎ ， kě shì yǒu jī huì bù rù níng dān qī de 。
普通功法，一般是模仿寻常妖兽的神通，特点是很好修炼，筑基也较容易，但却几乎没有机会结丹。一般是交给资质很差的弟子修炼。中等功法相对要难一些，但威力却要大得多，在玄凤门，如果能成为内堂弟子，那么恭喜你，修炼的就是中等功法了。而这种功法，可是有机会步入凝丹期的。
"Supreme techniques are unique to our sect—'Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens.' Since our ancestor ascended to the Spirit Realm, no one has met the conditions for practicing it."
zhì yú gāo jí gōng fǎ ， nà kě shì zhēn xī yǐ jí ， jiù suàn shì xuán fèng mén zhè me duō nián de jī lěi ， yě bù guò zhǐ yǒu liáo liáo shù běn ér yǐ 。
至于高级功法，那可是珍惜以及，就算是玄凤门这么多年的积累，也不过只有寥寥数本而已。
"Oh?" Lin Xuan frowned, asking curiously. "Even a Saint Spirit Root doesn't qualify?"
xiǎng yào xiū liàn ， kě yǐ ， yào me nǐ shì shèng líng gēn ， yào me shì shuāng shǔ xìng de biàn yì líng gēn ， ér qiě ， hái yào de dào mén nèi zhì shǎo liǎng wèi yuán yīng qī zhǎng lǎo de shǒu kěn ， suí hòu cái kě yǐ jiāng gāo jí gōng fǎ chuán shòu 。
想要修炼，可以，要么你是圣灵根，要么是双属性的变异灵根，而且，还要得到门内至少两位元婴期长老的首肯，随后才可以将高级功法传授。
"This isn't about the root's quality; one must be a Phoenix Bloodline body," Zhou Xuehen explained.
“ nà me jí pǐn gōng fǎ ne ？” lín xuān tīng de rù mí ， rú guǒ duì fāng méi yǒu kuā dà ， nà suǒ wèi de jí pǐn gōng fǎ ， kǒng pà bǐ zì jǐ suǒ yōng yǒu de jiǔ tiān xuán gōng hái yào zhēn guì a ！
“那么极品功法呢？”林轩听的入迷，如果对方没有夸大，那所谓的极品功法，恐怕比自己所拥有的九天玄功还要珍贵啊！
"What is a Phoenix Bloodline body?" Lin Xuan, despite his extensive knowledge, had never heard of such a term before.
“ jí pǐn gōng fǎ ， běn mén zhǐ yǒu yī běn 。 jiù shì xuán fèng xiān zi suǒ xiū liàn de 《 fèng wǔ jiǔ tiān jué 》， zhǐ kě xī zì cóng shī zǔ fēi shēng líng jiè yǐ hòu ， zhè me duō nián yǐ lái ， běn mén zài wú yī rén mǎn zú xiū liàn cǐ gōng fǎ de tiáo jiàn 。”
“极品功法，本门只有一本。就是玄凤仙子所修炼的《凤舞九天诀》，只可惜自从师祖飞升灵界以后，这么多年以来，本门再无一人满足修炼此功法的条件。”
"Senior should know that phoenixes are divine birds in the Spirit Realm. In ancient times, they might have existed, but now, not even on our island or in the mortal world."
“ ó ？” lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， yǒu diǎn bù jiě de kāi kǒu ：“ nán dào biàn shì shèng líng gēn yě bù mǎn zú yāo qiú ？”
“哦？”林轩眉头一皱，有点不解的开口：“难道便是圣灵根也不满足要求？”
"Hmm," Lin Xuan nodded and continued listening.
“ zhè yǔ líng gēn zī zhì méi yǒu guān xì ， xiǎng yào xiū liàn 《 fèng wǔ jiǔ tiān jué 》， bì xū shì fèng mài zhī tǐ 。”“ fèng mài zhī tǐ ， nà shì shén me ？” lín xuān yě suàn bó lǎn qún shū le ， dàn zhè zhǒng shuō fǎ ， què wén suǒ wèi wén de 。
“这与灵根资质没有关系，想要修炼《凤舞九天诀》，必须是凤脉之体。”“凤脉之体，那是什么？”林轩也算博览群书了，但这种说法，却闻所未闻的。
"There is another kind of spirit bird whose bloodline is closely related to the phoenix."
“ xiǎng bì qián bèi yě zhī dào ， fèng huáng nǎi líng jiè shèng niǎo ， chú le shàng gǔ shí qī ， rú jīn bié shuō rén jiān ， biàn shì wǒ men yāo líng dǎo ， yě méi yǒu cǐ niǎo de zōng jì 。”
“想必前辈也知道，凤凰乃灵界圣鸟，除了上古时期，如今别说人间，便是我们妖灵岛，也没有此鸟的踪迹。”
"You mean peacock?" Lin Xuan chuckled, his expression slightly puzzled.
“ ń ” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， jì xù tīng duì fāng wǎng xià shuō 。
“嗯”林轩点了点头，继续听对方往下说。
"Senior has broad knowledge. A Phoenix Bloodline body is indeed connected to the peacock because this type of body isn't innate but a result of extraordinary events in one's life," Zhou Xuehen continued.
“ bù guò hái yǒu yī zhǒng líng qín ， jiù xuè mài lái shuō ， nǎi shì fèng huáng de yuǎn qīn 。”
“不过还有一种灵禽，就血脉来说，乃是凤凰的远亲。”
"Oh?" Lin Xuan became increasingly interested as he imagined a beautiful woman. The memories of their past entanglements, from initial enmity to forced cooperation and that fateful kiss, were unforgettable.
“ nǐ shì shuō kǒng què ？” lín xuān hēi hēi yī xiào 。 biǎo qíng yǒu xiē gǔ guài de dào 。
“你是说孔雀？”林轩嘿嘿一笑。表情有些古怪的道。
He wondered if Peacock Immortal had returned to the Quinei Mountains, continuing her reign over the beasts.
“ qián bèi guǒ rán jiàn shí guǎng bó ， zhè fèng mài zhī tǐ 。 yǔ kǒng què dà yǒu guān xì ， yīn wèi zhè zhǒng tǐ zhì 。 bú shì tiān shēng de ， ér shì zì hòu tiān de qí yù 。”
“前辈果然见识广博，这凤脉之体。与孔雀大有关系，因为这种体质。不是天生的，而是自后天的奇遇。”
Lost in thought for a moment, Lin Xuan quickly refocused on Zhou Xuehen's narrative: "The Phoenix Bloodline body is rare. The founder of our sect encountered this opportunity due to her extraordinary background."
“ ó ？” lín xuān shì yuè tīng yuè gǎn xìng qù 。 nǎo hǎi zhōng ， yě bù yóu zì zhǔ dì fú xiàn chū yī wèi měi mào jué lún de nǚ zǐ 。
“哦？”林轩是越听越感兴趣。脑海中，也不由自主地浮现出一位美貌绝伦的女子。
Lin Xuan felt slightly impatient with the elder's lengthy explanation but continued listening.
xiǎng xiǎng zì jǐ yǔ tā de ēn yuàn jiū chán ， cóng zuì chū de yào dǎ yào shā ， dào bèi pò xié shǒu hé zuò ， yǐ jí yīn chā yáng cuò ， nà ** yī wěn ， zěn néng bù lìng rén yìn xiàng shēn kè 。
想想自己与她的恩怨纠缠，从最初的要打要杀，到被迫携手合作，以及阴差阳错，那**一吻，怎能不令人印象深刻。
"The founding mother of our sect had an unusual life story, not coming from a distinguished cultivation family but a common household. At five years old, she lost both parents in a natural disaster and was later adopted by a Peacock at the Formed Stage," Zhou Xuehen recounted.
kǒng què xiān zi ， yě bù zhī dào tā shì fǒu huí dào le kuí yīn shān mài zhī zhōng ， jì xù zuò nà wēi fēng bā miàn de yāo shòu lǐng zhǔ 。
孔雀仙子，也不知道她是否回到了奎阴山脉之中，继续做那威风八面的妖兽领主。
"What?" Lin Xuan's ears were filled with countless strange tales since entering the immortal path, but none as absurd as this—wouldn't a powerful formated beast go mad to adopt an ordinary human child?
Even Senior Master Lin Xuan, who was already showing great respect to the elder, seemed taken aback by this young man's unusual attire. Several low-ranking cultivators were visibly shocked and kept calling out to Senior Lin with exaggerated deference.
"Enough," Lin Xuan waved his hand dismissively, a hint of impatience on his face. He had no time for such formalities with these low-ranking cultivators.
"Please, Senior!"
Zhou Xuehen raised both hands and cast a lightness technique upon himself, then took off several dozen feet forward by lightly pushing off the ground.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan's expression remained calm as he emitted a faint green glow from his feet, walking gracefully behind Zhou Xuehen. His sleeves fluttered in the breeze, exuding an air of elegance that left Zhou Xuehen deeply impressed.
On their way, they met several groups of cultivators—some at the Flexible Spirit Period and others at the Foundation Establishment stage—all showing surprise when they saw Lin Xuan. His attire was entirely different from theirs.
After settling down, he would need to change his clothes; otherwise, wherever he went, people would inevitably notice him. This was precisely what Lin Xuan disliked most—being noticed for no reason.
In a world where one's presence could attract unwanted attention, being low-key was the unwritten rule in the cultivation realm.
The mountain was several thousand feet high, but with their speed, it took only about an hour to reach the middle of the mountain.
"This is..." Lin Xuan's face showed a look of shock as he looked at the scene before him.
The fog here had thinned significantly. A massive stone wall appeared in front of them, measuring over a hundred feet in length and width, with a light black color. The surface was smooth, giving an impression like a carefully polished mirror. Lin Xuan's keen eyes could easily discern that this wall wasn't naturally formed but split by a powerful sword strike.
If it were just ordinary rock, Lin Xuan would have been able to break through with his full strength, but the composition of this wall wasn't rock; it was... mother iron.
Though not considered a divine treasure, it was genuine material for crafting magical artifacts. The hardness was unimaginable, and such a large piece being split into two halves with smooth edges suggested that even late-stage cultivators might find it challenging to achieve.
Seeing Lin Xuan's surprised expression, Zhou Xuehen didn't take offense but felt pleased as he explained: "Senior, there's no need for alarm. The remains of this mother iron are the work of our founder, Immortal Phoenix."
"Immortal Phoenix?" Lin Xuan was taken aback, his face showing a hint of strangeness. "Your founder is a woman?"
"Yes, though she is female, her cultivation prowess is beyond compare, shocking heaven and earth. She not only entered the Separation Stage but also successfully passed through the heavenly tribulation before ascending to the Spirit Realm."
"What?" Even with Lin Xuan's composure, his expression couldn't help but show astonishment. Reaching the Separation Stage was a legend even in the Cloud Sea of Seven Stars Island, and no one had reported passing the heavenly tribulation in thousands of years. He never expected it from such a small island...
"Immortal Phoenix practiced the technique 'Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens,' which is said to mimic the divine power of the Spirit Realm's phoenix," Lin Xuan asked eagerly.
"Yes." Zhou Xuehen, eager to please Lin Xuan, shared this information without reservation.
Cultivator techniques varied widely, even more so than ghost arts. They were divided into four levels: ordinary, intermediate, advanced, and supreme. Ordinary techniques mimicked common beasts' abilities, easy to learn but rarely led to condensation core. Intermediate techniques required more effort but offered greater power. If one became an inner sect disciple in Phoenix Sect, they would practice such a technique, with the potential to reach the Condensation Core stage.
Advanced techniques were rare treasures, and even after years of积累, Phoenix Sect only had a few copies. To learn them, you needed either a Saint Spirit Root or a dual-attribute variant root, and approval from at least two Inner Core Elders within the sect.
"So what about supreme techniques?" Lin Xuan was engrossed in listening. If this wasn't exaggerated, such supreme techniques would be even more precious than his Nine Heavens Profound Technique!
"Supreme techniques are unique to our sect—'Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens.' Since our ancestor ascended to the Spirit Realm, no one has met the conditions for practicing it."
"Oh?" Lin Xuan frowned, asking curiously. "Even a Saint Spirit Root doesn't qualify?"
"This isn't about the root's quality; one must be a Phoenix Bloodline body," Zhou Xuehen explained.
"What is a Phoenix Bloodline body?" Lin Xuan, despite his extensive knowledge, had never heard of such a term before.
"Senior should know that phoenixes are divine birds in the Spirit Realm. In ancient times, they might have existed, but now, not even on our island or in the mortal world."
"Hmm," Lin Xuan nodded and continued listening.
"There is another kind of spirit bird whose bloodline is closely related to the phoenix."
"You mean peacock?" Lin Xuan chuckled, his expression slightly puzzled.
"Senior has broad knowledge. A Phoenix Bloodline body is indeed connected to the peacock because this type of body isn't innate but a result of extraordinary events in one's life," Zhou Xuehen continued.
"Oh?" Lin Xuan became increasingly interested as he imagined a beautiful woman. The memories of their past entanglements, from initial enmity to forced cooperation and that fateful kiss, were unforgettable.
He wondered if Peacock Immortal had returned to the Quinei Mountains, continuing her reign over the beasts.
Lost in thought for a moment, Lin Xuan quickly refocused on Zhou Xuehen's narrative: "The Phoenix Bloodline body is rare. The founder of our sect encountered this opportunity due to her extraordinary background."
Lin Xuan felt slightly impatient with the elder's lengthy explanation but continued listening.
"The founding mother of our sect had an unusual life story, not coming from a distinguished cultivation family but a common household. At five years old, she lost both parents in a natural disaster and was later adopted by a Peacock at the Formed Stage," Zhou Xuehen recounted.
"What?" Lin Xuan's ears were filled with countless strange tales since entering the immortal path, but none as absurd as this—wouldn't a powerful formated beast go mad to adopt an ordinary human child?