Chapter 507: Outside the Divine Phoenix Valley
"Husband, are you alright?"
Feng Qiongyu saw Ye Beixuan sneeze and immediately asked with concern.
Ye Beixuan shook his head: "I'm fine."
It was a little absurd to say that a dignified Dao Assimilation cultivator like him would catch a cold.
Just then, a peculiar, sarcastic voice suddenly came from not far away.
"You pretty boy from Xuanzhou, this Barren Continent is not like Xuanzhou. This place is notoriously poor and remote. I suggest you don't participate in the trial. Just go back and hold your baby, ha ha ha..."
Along with this burst of laughter, a round of unrestrained laughter also came from the surroundings.
"Ha ha ha..."
The various forces who came to participate in the trial all cast mocking glances at Ye Beixuan.
Ye Beixuan was not someone easily pushed around. His expression darkened, and he was about to make a move, but he was stopped by the side by the Clan Head of the Feng family.
The Feng Clan Head said: "Beixuan, don't get angry. These guys are deliberately trying to provoke you. The Divine Phoenix Valley has a rule that no cultivator is allowed to strike outside the valley, otherwise, it will be regarded as a provocation to the Divine Phoenix Valley. The minor punishment is disqualification from the trial; the severe punishment is direct suppression."
Upon hearing this, the corner of Ye Beixuan's mouth slightly lifted. He cast his gaze toward the source of the voice, seeing a rugged man with a thick beard contemptuously looking at him. The banner behind the man was emblazoned with the four large characters: Barren Continent Blue Luan.
He said with a fake smile: "So it's a big rat who only knows how to play dirty tricks. I really don't know how the noble daughter of the Blue Luan Clan could take a liking to an ugly monster like you."
"You!!!"
The rugged man hated nothing more than people commenting on his appearance. Now, he was struck right where it hurt by a pretty boy from Xuanzhou. He truly wished he could crush this boy to death.
"Wife, look, he's anxious, he's anxious."
When Ye Beixuan was in Mount Miaomiao, he often heard his Master and Senior Brother Cao tease others. Although he hadn't mastered the essence of his Master's sarcasm, he still knew the classic lines.
"Kid, you just wait for me. You won't have a good time once we enter the Demon Abyss."
The rugged man turned his head to the side. He had originally intended to find a minor character from another continent to establish his prestige, hoping to make people fear him before entering the Demon Abyss. He never expected the clown to turn out to be himself.
Ye Beixuan heard this and shrugged nonchalantly: "Fine. I'll be waiting for you in the Demon Abyss then. I hope you can bring this Young Master some amusement."
"Hmph!"
The rugged man realized that continuing to argue would be fruitless against this boy, so he stopped responding.
The cultivators from other surrounding forces felt bored at the sight, and the cultivators from the Barren Continent began to discuss amongst themselves.
"It seems the rugged fellow from the Blue Luan family didn't win the argument again. I really don't know what that kid is thinking, being so powerful yet resorting to verbal sparring."
"That's true, but that pretty boy from Xuanzhou is going to suffer this time in the Demon Abyss."
"..."
Just as the crowd was discussing, the mountain gate of the Divine Phoenix Valley opened wide, and a Phoenix flew out from within.
All the cultivators present saw the Phoenix and immediately knelt on the ground, saying respectfully: "We respectfully greet the Envoy."
"Dispense with the formalities."
The Phoenix's tone was very flat. It scanned all the cultivators present and continued: "Since the eleven Half-Saint forces have all arrived, then enter the valley. In three days, the Fiery Demon Abyss will officially open. Presumably, you all know the rules of the trial, so this Venerable One will not repeat them."
With that, the Phoenix vanished from where it stood.
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Everyone said in unison: "We respectfully send off the Envoy."
The eighteen territorial lords successively entered the Divine Phoenix Valley.
What greeted Ye Beixuan's eyes was a paradise, a realm beyond the mundane. The spiritual energy here was rich, and rare spiritual herbs and exotic plants were visible everywhere.
However, Ye Beixuan merely glanced at it faintly before retracting his gaze.
This action appeared much more nonchalant compared to the cultivators from the other six continents.
"Hmph."
The rugged man not far away snorted: "Putting on an act. You've probably never had a chance to enter such a Holy Land in your whole life, have you?"
Ye Beixuan said with a fake smile: "I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I've not only been to Holy Lands, but I've even undergone trials in Immortal Sect ruins. Unlike you, who has no experience and has to show off even this."
"A war of words."
The rugged man was repeatedly humiliated by Ye Beixuan, making his beard bristle with anger.
The Ancestor of the Feng family, meanwhile, kept stroking his beard. This was not the first time he had come to participate in such a trial.
But every time he came before, he would be subjected to various denigrations by these Half-Saint forces from the Barren Continent.
This time, this boy Beixuan has finally given this old man great face. As for whether Ye Beixuan would be bullied by cultivators from other forces during the trial, he was not worried at all.
Those guys should be burning high incense if Beixuan doesn't bully them.
A moment later, the cultivators of the Fiery Phoenix Valley arrived at their designated residence. Upon entering the door, an old man was already waiting there.
When the Feng family Ancestor saw the old man, he quickly said respectfully: "Grandson pays respects to Grandfather."
The rest of the people also said respectfully: "We pay respects to the Old Ancestor."
"Dispense with the formalities."
The old man spoke calmly, finally letting his gaze fall upon Ye Beixuan, the most conspicuous person in the crowd.
"Young man, are you the worthy son-in-law of my Feng family?"
Ye Beixuan bowed: "Your humble son-in-law greets the Old Ancestor."
"No need for excessive courtesy. You have all worked hard on the journey. This old man has already instructed the servants to prepare a banquet. Please take your seats first. Afterward, this old man will explain the rules of this trial to you young people." The old man spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Understood."
Everyone responded and followed the old man to a beautiful and exquisitely crafted small courtyard.
A banquet had already been set up there, with every table laden with delicacies from the mountains and seas. One could even see the meat of a Half-Saint demonic beast.
The cultivators from the Fiery Phoenix Valley drooled at the smell of the Half-Saint demonic beast meat.
Only Ye Beixuan and Feng Qiongyu maintained composed expressions. They waited for the family members to take their seats before coming to their own positions.
The old man nodded with satisfaction at this scene. Previously, he had received a message from his grandson, who had praised the young man Ye Beixuan sky-high.
However, he still decided to observe him. At least this first stage satisfied this old man greatly.
After everyone was seated, the banquet began.
Cups were raised and lowered across the tables, and everyone drank and ate with great pleasure.
Ye Beixuan only tasted small amounts from beginning to end and did not gorge himself like the others.
The old man saw this and asked with a smile: "Beixuan, could it be that this old man's wine and food are not to your satisfaction?"
Ye Beixuan replied with a smile: "To be honest with the Old Ancestor, Beixuan knows there are important matters to discuss, so I will wait until you have finished speaking before drinking and eating heartily."
"Hmm."
The old man nodded contentedly: "You are excellent. This little girl Qiongyu has found a good husband. Since you've already said this, everyone put down your chopsticks and listen to this old man briefly say a few words."
Upon hearing this, everyone showed no sign of displeasure. They all put down their chopsticks and quietly watched the old man...
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