Chapter 1106: Three Phoenixes

"Zhang Yunxiao."

"Zhang Jinwu."

"Zhang Huiqing."

The three women answered Yu Shan in unison. "You three chose to drop your surnames and use your husband’s surname, huh?"

Luo Yunxiao smiled and responded to him. "Senior Yu, isn’t it customary for a wife to take her husband’s surname? I dropped my surname not because I wanted to disown my family, but because I wanted to be a loyal wife to my husband. If I kept my family surname, other men might think I was single, and they would swarm around me like ants drawn to sugar, which would annoy my husband."

"Hahaha!" Yu Shan laughed as he nodded. "The three of you, especially you, are flawlessly beautiful. Additionally, your cultivation level is remarkably high for someone of your age; therefore, it is understandable that those young men wish to take you as their wife. Unfortunately, they don’t have the opportunity to do that, especially since you already have such a talented husband."

"Thank you for your praise." Luo Yunxiao spoke with a casual smile.

Yu Shan then turned to Zhang Fei and asked him a question. "Do you want to join this sect, young man? With your talent, this sect is suitable for you, and we will help you to improve yourself even faster."

"Please forgive me, Senior Yu. I have to decline your offer because I am a dual cultivator, and Sect Master Luo already told me that there is no dual cultivation section in this sect." Yu Shan immediately checked Zhang Fei [5]’s body, and he realized that there were so many kinds of Yin Qi in his body, proving that he was indeed a dual cultivator.

"It’s a pity." Yu Shan spoke disappointedly. "Since you are a dual cultivator, this sect is indeed not suitable for you. Instead, you should go to the Twin Flames Domain, especially since that domain is a gathering place for dual cultivators."

Zhang Fei [5] nodded at him. "I’ve thought about going to that domain myself, but I’ll do it after we look over the Forbidden Land."

Yu Shan then looked at Beiming Youhuang. "You’re still as quiet as ever, Elder Beiming."

Beiming Youhuang smiled faintly. "Talking a lot of nonsense is just a waste of energy, Elder Yu."

"Pfftt!" Luo Yunxiao almost laughed out loud listening to her master, and so did Hua Xiang’er, especially since they were the closest to Beiming Youhuang, so they knew her character by heart.

"Speaking of the Forbidden Land, our sect master and elders have decided to cancel the exemption for the younger generation starting this year onwards. Therefore, all younger generations who wish to go there must pass a series of entrance tests first." Yu Shan’s explanation made them frown because those tests were a waste of time. "You guys don’t need to worry about those tests, especially since you only need to take them once. If you successfully pass all of them, we will give you a plaque that you can use as an entry pass in the future."

Luo Fenghan immediately asked him, "What exactly happened, Elder Yu? Why did Sect Master Liang Huizhong and the others suddenly decide to change the rules and remove the exceptions?"

"Let’s go to the registration area, and I’ll explain on the way there." Zhang Fei [5] and the others immediately followed Yu Shan. "Some time ago, there was strange activity in the Forbidden Land, and we detected the movement of several demon races there. We sent several people to check, but none of them returned, including Zhan Kuang."

"Huh?" Luo Fenghan and Beiming Youhuang were shocked to hear that. "Did Elder Zhan die in there, Elder Yu?"

Yu Shan shook his head before continuing. "Zhan Kuang’s life stone is still intact, so he should still be alive. However, we’ve checked the entire Forbidden Land, including the Temple of the Forgotten Flame. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find anyone, and we suspect the demons kidnapped them. However, we can’t be certain which demon race did it because they didn’t leave any traces at all. For this event, we will send several escorts to accompany all groups, and I’ll be your group."

"I see." Luo Fengdan and Beiming Youhuang nodded in understanding. "So, when will the tests begin, Elder Yu?"

"Registration opened three days ago, and many cultivators have already registered. However, the tests will start early tomorrow morning, so I will send someone to pick you all up tomorrow." Yu Shan then spoke to Zhang Fei [5]. "If you want to look for alchemy ingredients, you can go to sector five in the east, but we only have one alchemy shop in this sect."

"What about blacksmithing and formation array materials, Elder Yu?" Yu Shan immediately looked at Zhang Fei [5] with surprise. "Besides being an alchemist, I am also a blacksmith and array master, but my skills in both are only so-so."

Yu Shan released a disappointed sigh, as he was disappointed that Zhang Fei [5] preferred to become a dual cultivator. "You can find the blacksmith shop in sector two and the array shop in sector seven. Do you already have the identity tokens for those three fields? If you do, you can directly purchase items in our shops. If you don’t have them yet, you can take tests in our shops, and representatives from each field will give you identification afterward."

’Sigh! What a troublesome thing! Everything has to go through tests!’ Zhang Fei [5] then answered him. "Unfortunately, I have never tested my abilities in all three areas, so I don’t have my identity tokens yet. Do I also need them for shopping in other domains, Senior Yu?"

"Not really." Yu Shan shook his head in response. "Every domain has its own rules, and we never interfere in their affairs. However, the items in other domains aren’t as good as those in this sect, so you might consider testing your skills in all three areas."

Zhang Fei [5] suddenly saw three familiar figures who had just arrived. ’As expected! She appeared!’

"Son!"

"Do you know those three phoenixes, young man? Why does that female phoenix refer to you as her son?" Yu Shan asked as he looked at Feng Yao’s group.

"Haha." Zhang Fei [5] rubbed his nose. "I’ve known them since we were still living in the Three Mortal Realms, but I haven’t seen them for a long time because they ascended to this realm before me."

"I see." Yu Shan nodded in understanding, but he did not recognize Yan Jinwu’s identity as a golden crow beast.

Soon, Feng Jiu had arrived in front of them and grabbed Zhang Fei [5]’s shoulders. "Hey! I didn’t expect you to have ascended to this realm, and Yao’er only told us a few days ago. Moreover, your cultivation is nowalmost on par with both mine and my husband’s."

"Haha." Zhang Fei [5] laughed as he stole a glance at Feng Yao, who wore a playful smile on her face. "Mother-in-law, you have to punish your daughter. I arrived a long time ago, but she didn’t come to see me again after she picked me up on the first day I arrived in this realm."

’Mother-in-law?’ Not only was Yu Shan shocked to hear that, but also Beiming Youhuang and Huang Xiang’er.

"Hehe." Feng Jiu chuckled and looked at her daughter. "Yao’er, he misses you so much."

Feng Yao immediately stood in front of Zhang Fei [5] and pressed her index finger against his chest. "You’ve finally reached the 1-Sun Celestial Lord, but your cultivation is still far behind mine. As I said in the past, if you want me to acknowledge you as my husband, you have to surpass me first. Therefore, you must cultivate even more diligently, or you will continue to lag behind me."

’Shameless! You are the reincarnation of a primordial being, remember?’ Zhang Fei [5] grabbed Feng Yao’s hand. "Don’t worry, I will surpass you one day, and I will pin you under me at that time."

"Hahaha!" Feng Jiu laughed out loud at Zhang Fei [5]’s shamelessness. "Are you impatient to give me a grandchild, son?"

"Naturally," Zhang Fei [5] shamelessly replied.

Feng Yao’s lips curled upwards. "Words are meaningless without proof, okay?"

"You’ve always lived in my heart, so you should know that I’m not just talking, right?" Feng Yao nodded to Zhang Fei [5], who immediately looked at Feng Tian. "Long time no see, Father-in-law."

Feng Tian nodded slightly as he smiled faintly. "Incredible! We ascended earlier than you, but you’re almost on our level now." ’What about our race? Did you bring them with you?’

’Not yet.’ Zhang Fei [5] then informed Feng Tian and Feng Jiu about the phoenix race. ’Once everything is ready, I will bring them to this realm.’

Feng Tian and Feng Jiu nodded in understanding. ’Alright, you can arrange it, and we will follow your plan.’

"Cough!" All of them turned to Yu Shan. "Are you three phoenixes from the Soaring-Dragon Divine Domain?"

"As you heard earlier, we ascended from the Three Mortal Realms." Feng Yao took out her plaque and showed it to Yu Shan, causing his eyes to widen. His body trembled and cold sweat dripped from his forehead. "I don’t want anyone to disturb us, and you don’t need to tell those little brats about us. Do you understand?"

Yu Shan wiped his sweat. "Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone about your return, Empress."

’Empress?’ Beiming Youhuang and Hua Xiang’er were shocked by that.

"Lead us."

"Please follow me." Yu Shan hurriedly led them all.

- To Be Continued -