Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 623: Returning to the Phoenix Tribe

In the Phoenix Tribe, three Transcendent Tribulation old ancestors sat in a row, looking especially nervous.

The East Sea Dragon Tribe’s envoy, Ao Li, the Demon Region Dragon Tribe’s chieftain, and the Phoenix Tribe’s chieftain were also present, though they weren’t even qualified to sit.

Aside from them were elders from both races, great demons who had once left indelible marks in the Demon Region and carved out formidable reputations. With the rise of newer generations, they had retired into leisurely lives. They enjoyed immensely high statuses within their tribes, and even the chieftain had to treat them politely. But with the three old ancestors here, their identities and positions appeared trivial, and they could only stand.

Sensing the heavy atmosphere, the Demon Region Dragon Tribe elder attempted to break the silence. “I wonder when Senior Phoenix will arrive.”

Members of the two races had assembled here to await the Phoenix Ancestor’s return.

Originally, after Jiang Mingzi killed Ji Youming, he had intended to look for the Phoenix Ancestor in the Demon City. Unfortunately, he was a step too late. By then, the half-immortal battle had concluded, and Lu Yang and Jiang Lianyi had departed.

Reckoning that the ancient ancestor would surely return home for a look, he had hurried back to the Phoenix Tribe to wait. He had been waiting ever since, not even sparing the time to refine Ji Youming’s corpse.

The two Dragon tribes had thought similarly, convening at the Phoenix Tribe, thus leading to the current scene.

At the moment, the periphery of the Phoenix Tribe was thronged with various demon tribes, all here to curry favor with the Phoenix Tribe. Previously, the Phoenix Tribe was regarded as the number one tribe in the Demon Region because of its deep foundation; they were powerful, but not quite to the extent of commanding respect from the masses.

However, things were different now. With the Phoenix Ancestor returning, no one would believe the Phoenix Tribe even if they claimed they weren’t powerful.

“We’re so envious of you. With the Phoenix Ancestor’s return, your Phoenix Tribe is about to rise.”

The two dragon Transcendent Tribulation cultivators looked at Jiang Mingzi with envy. The Phoenix Ancestor’s return would resolve all the Phoenix Tribe’s internal and external issues. Why don’t we dragons have such good luck?

“Not at all, not at all.” Jiang Mingzi’s grin was so wide he almost couldn’t close his mouth.

Bang! A phoenix guarding the door burst in, breathless. He pointed outside and exclaimed excitedly, “The Ancient Ancestor...the Ancient Ancestor is here! In the sky!”

“What?!” The three Transcendent Tribulation great demons promptly rose and went out to welcome her.

In the sky drifted brilliant burning clouds, as striking as Jiang Lianyi’s vivid red dress. Members of the Heavenly Court Creed gathered upon those burning clouds. Aside from Jiang Lianyi and Lu Yang were Gan Tian, Meng Jingzhou, and five elders.

Naturally, they were all in their Heavenly Court Creed guises.

Gan Tian was originally unwilling to impersonate the Heavenly Court Creed, but with everyone else coming to the Phoenix Tribe, she felt rather lonely and pitiful staying behind alone.

“What are you all doing here?!” Lu Yang transmitted an auditory message to Meng Jingzhou.

“We have to return to the sect together later, so what’s wrong with gathering in advance?” Meng Jingzhou retorted with conviction.

“Ancient Ancestor!” 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

“Phoenix Ancestor!”

“Paying respects to the Phoenix Ancestor.”

Upon seeing Jiang Lianyi, the members of the Dragon and Phoenix tribes swiftly dropped to their knees and kowtowed, overwhelmed with emotion.

“Alright, rise.” Jiang Lianyi raised her hand. She was similarly sentimental upon seeing her tribesmen again after three hundred millennia.

Before this, she hadn’t been in a rush to meet her tribesmen, mainly because the tribe’s legends about her, such as rebirth from the flames, were too exaggerated. Telling the truth would be embarrassing, and falsely admitting those tales would also be embarrassing.

Amid the two races’ escort, Jiang Lianyi walked into the Phoenix Tribe’s ancestral hall.

Lu Yang and the others didn’t descend from the clouds. Since Jiang Lianyi was visiting her tribe, there was no need for them to get involved.

The ancestral hall housed the memorial tablets of generations of Phoenix ancestors. At the very top was Jiang Lianyi’s, alongside the recently added Qilin Immortal’s.

Jiang Lianyi, “...”

You all certainly work quickly.

“What’s your name?” Jiang Lianyi noticed that Jiang Mingzi had the highest cultivation in the Phoenix Tribe.

“Ancient Ancestor, I am Jiang Mingzi.”

“Advanced Transcendent Tribulation Stage—not bad at all. The Phoenix Tribe’s survival through all these years owes much to your protection. It’s been tough on you.”

“Not tough at all!” Tears welled within Jiang Mingzi’s eyes.

“And you two, what are your names? I heard the dragons have split into two branches—one in the Demon Region and one in the East Sea?”

“Yes, it is so, Senior. This junior is Ao Chunqiu,” the Demon Region Dragon Tribe’s old ancestor replied.

“This junior is Ao Fan,” one of the old ancestors from the East Sea Dragon Tribe introduced himself.

“Is there any news about Ao Ling?”

Ao Fan cupped his fists, bitterness filling his heart. “No, there is none, Senior.” Having heard that the two ancient ancestors were rivals and friends, he had hoped to find out news about his ancestor from the Phoenix Ancestor. Unfortunately, it appeared that he couldn’t pin his hopes on this anymore.

Jiang Lianyi nodded. This is within expectations. Hubby was probably worried Ao Ling would be discovered by the mastermind behind the scenes and had hidden her well. The Dragon Tribe alone probably couldn’t find any clues. “Don’t worry about Little Ling’s safety. She has merely employed a secret art to slumber somewhere. I will try my best to locate her.”

“Many thanks, Senior!” Ao Fan and Ao Chunqiu exclaimed excitedly. With the Phoenix Ancestor’s aid, the chance of finding our Ancient Ancestor will increase greatly.

“There’s no need to thank me. This is what I should do. My relationship with Little Ling is closer than you imagine—we are both wives of the Qilin Immortal.”

“Ah?” The Dragon and Phoenix tribes were flabbergasted upon hearing this piece of information.

Upon closer contemplation, it made sense. The Qilin Immortal was powerful, so it wasn’t unusual that he had two wives.

“As for the matter of the Demon Kingdom, the Phoenix Tribe and the Demon Region Dragon Tribe may join without hesitation. Unifying the Demon Region benefits demonkind’s development.

“Regarding your concerns about Zhu Tian’s ego inflating and his invading the human race, with me here, he wouldn’t dare.

“The East Sea Dragon Tribe need not join the Demon Kingdom. I heard the East Sea is no less chaotic than the Demon Region. If Little Ling were here, the East Sea would be her territory. I will not interfere.”

Yes!” Jiang Lianyi’s reassurances swept away the lingering worries of the Phoenix and Demon Region Dragon tribes.

“I heard our tribe has produced a rather talented junior named Jiang Shishi. Bring her to me.” Jiang Lianyi recalled that Lu Yang had mentioned this junior when he spoke of the Creation Ancient Domain. Everlasting-jiejie assessed her talent as “passable.” Such an evaluation from Everlasting-jiejie is already very high praise.

Hearing the Ancient Ancestor mention her daughter, Chieftain Jiang Xi’s heart thumped with excitement.

Jiang Shishi had never expected the Ancient Ancestor would seek her out. When she was brought into the ancestral hall and met the Ancient Ancestor, her mind went blank. If her mother Jiang Xi hadn’t transmitted an auditory message to remind her to kneel and pay respects, she would have forgotten to do even that.

Jiang Lianyi sized up Jiang Shishi, making everyone nervous. “A promising seedling, though her thinking is a little rigid. But that’s not a big problem. I’ll guide her personally in the future.” If nothing else, she can’t possibly be weaker than Zhu Yunwu, whom Zhu Tian had groomed.

Moreover, Jiang Lianyi was indeed satisfied with Jiang Shishi’s talent. It’s sufficient for her to become the successor of my legacy.

Afterward, Jiang Lianyi listened quietly to Jiang Mingzi’s animated narration of the Phoenix Tribe’s three-hundred-millennia journey after her slumber, including periods of hardship and danger, as well as generations of prodigies. Jiang Lianyi would occasionally interject briefly and reveal a knowing smile.

“Not bad. It looks like the Phoenix Tribe has developed well. I am reassured.” Jiang Lianyi rose to leave, startling Jiang Mingzi and rendering him at a loss for what to do. He thought their ancient ancestor had decided to abandon the Phoenix Tribe upon seeing they were faring well on their own.

“Ancient Ancestor, don’t leave!”

“Ancient Ancestor, don’t leave!”

The Phoenix tribesmen knelt in unison, imploring Jiang Lianyi to remain in the Phoenix Tribe.

Jiang Lianyi turned back helplessly. “I have just awakened and have yet to see this new world. I am simply going out for a stroll.”

“Oh.”

Jiang Mingzi awkwardly got to his feet.

Jiang Lianyi breathed a sigh of relief. I've finally found a proper reason to excuse myself.

Having studied under the Everlasting Immortal Fairy and spent her days mingling with her, Jiang Lianyi had never been one to stay in the same place. Remaining in the Phoenix Tribe forever would be more unbearable than death.

Exiting the ancestral hall, she leaped into the air and rejoined Lu Yang atop the clouds.

“Senior Brother, are we returning to the Dao-Seeking Sect? Everlasting-jiejie told me there’s a she-devil in the sect whose strength matches hers. Once Everlasting-jiejie recovers her power, the three of us shall take on the she-devil together!”

Lu Yang, “...:

Is it too late to withdraw from the Everlasting Lineage now?