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Immortal's Urban Dad: Stars and Fatherhood (Web Novel) - Chapter 854: Immortal Phoenix
Chapter 854: Immortal Phoenix
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Shen Jianting sat beside a grey-robed elder, who was none other than his third uncle and also the third Elder of the Sword Heaven Sect.The third Elder’s complexion was ruddy and he looked spirited and vigorous, without a trace of aging, exuding a sense of ethereal elegance reminiscent of immortal hermits.
He did not wear a sword at his waist, yet Xu Fan could feel the sharp sword intent emanating from him.
This man’s understanding of the Sword Dao was extremely profound.
Stroking his beard gently, the third Elder said slowly, “Mr.
Xu, three years ago, when I was traveling outside to comprehend the Sword Dao, I inadvertently entered a perilous zone.”
“I saw a fiery-red fruit, crystal clear, with flames of the same crimson hue flowing around it.
“It was about the size of a small tangerine and was growing from a withered branch.”
“I was about ten meters away but could feel the scorching aura emanating from the fruit; I was certain it was no ordinary item.”
“Just as I intended to approach, a wave of blazing heat hit me, and a demon beast engulfed in raging flames attacked me.”
“The beast had the power of the Dongxuan stage, and had it not been preoccupied with guarding the spirit fruit, I would have perished then and there.”
After finishing his tale, the third Elder shook his head, a flicker of fear passing through his eyes.
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Three years had passed since the event, yet the third Elder, an Executor of the Sect, showed such a strong reaction when mentioning it, indicating that the Firebird Demon Beast had left a significantly deep impression on him.
The third Elder took a moment to calm himself before continuing, “After returning to the Sect, I consulted the ancient records.
The description of the Crimson Profound Fruit matched exactly what I saw, and the records also mentioned the guardian of the Crimson Profound Fruit, the Vermilion Bird, which was identical to the creature I encountered.”
“Based on my estimation, the Crimson Profound Fruit should be ripe in four or five years.
Over the years, I’ve been keeping an eye on it, planning to join forces with strong Sect members to vie for it when it matures.”
“If the Vermilion Bird consumes the Crimson Profound Fruit, it will evolve into an Immortal Phoenix.
Therefore, these years, the Vermilion Bird has been guarding it vigilantly.”
“Oh, the Vermilion Bird?”
Xu Fan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this name, showing his interest.
Just by the name Vermilion Bird, one could tell it was a fire elemental demon beast, belonging to the same kind as the Vermilion Bird, hence with similar talents and attributes.
The Vermilion Bird is born in flames, fears no fire in the world, and can consume all flames under heaven and earth.
Even when gravely injured, it could heal within sacred fire.
Immortal Phoenix, on the other hand, is a level higher than the Vermilion Bird, with even more powerful talents.
It is said that being called an Immortal Phoenix means it is undying and able to resurrect from the ashes.
Just from the name, it’s apparent how difficult it is to deal with an Immortal Phoenix, which is basically at the peak of the demon beast hierarchy.
Even the third Elder, merely a Heavenly Venerable rank, would not stand a chance against the Vermilion Bird, much less true masters of the Dongxu Realm.
If an average Ancient Martial Artist heard the name Vermilion Bird, they would effectively consider giving up.
However, Xu Fan’s reaction was exactly the opposite.
It was like being handed a pillow while falling asleep, incredibly lucky!
Xu Fan had been worrying about how to find a Vermilion Bird Soul to perfect the Four Symbols Creation Flag.
Now, all he needed was for the third Elder to divulge the location of the Vermilion Bird, and then he could subdue it.
With that, Xu Fan would gain another card up his sleeve for self-preservation.
Considering this, Xu Fan said with a smile, “Third Elder, would you be willing to share the location of the Crimson Profound Fruit?
A gentleman does not seize what others covet, and moreover, the Crimson Profound Fruit has been awaited by your Sect for three years.
I am willing to exchange it for a set of swordsmanship martial arts techniques, a Superior Martial Skill of over ninth grade.
Would the Third Elder be willing to make this trade?”
The offer was exceedingly enticing, and the conditions he put forward were impossible to reject.
“Beyond ninth rank!”
Upon hearing this, Shen Jianting and the three Elders exclaimed in shock, their eyes ablaze with intense desire!
In the world of martial arts, there are nine ranks divided into three tiers: lower tier includes first to third rank, middle tier encompasses fourth to sixth rank, and upper tier comprises seventh to ninth rank.
The vast majority of ancient martial artists in the world have only encountered lower-tier martial arts techniques, which are invaluable and impossible to purchase.
The family of Xu Dan had incidentally acquired the pinnacle of sixth rank “Furious Lion Skill” which got leaked, and that enormous family vanished in an instant.
This illustrates how alluring advanced martial arts techniques are to ancient martial artists.
Nowadays, superior-tier techniques are extraordinarily rare in the Ancient Martial World.
Only the seven top powers of the Ancient Martial World and the millennia-old Dragon Group have the qualifications to possess them.
The leader of the Dragon Group, Long Guhuang, made his name with the ninth-rank “Dragon Emperor Art”.
The ultimate skill of the Sword Heaven Sect, “All Swords as One”, was initially just an eighth-rank pinnacle technique, until Shen Jianting perfected it after obtaining the Flying Dragon Sword from the Northern Border Ruins.
It can now be considered a ninth-rank technique, with its power increased tenfold!
In the Ancient Martial World, not to mention having a ninth-rank technique, most haven’t even heard about the existence of such a thing.
It’s not at fault to blame the current state of the Ancient Martial World, as it truly cannot compare to its glory from tens of millions of years ago.
Back then, with many prominent figures rising tumultuously, the Ancient Powers that became legends were each masters of an extremely formidable ninth-rank technique, and their cultivation resounded through the ages.
Unfortunately, after the great Ancient Sealing Battle, the succession of martial arts suffered severe interruptions; azure and yellow faltered, thousands of sects were extinguished, and numerous techniques drowned in the river of history.
Nowadays, there is no longer any technique transcending the ninth rank in the world.
It’s rumored that the martial arts possessed by an Immortal are ranked beyond ninth rank, yet no one has confirmed this.
If a few top figures in the Ancient Martial World are aware of ninth-rank techniques, then one can only imagine the terror of techniques beyond ninth rank!
If a Sect could possess a technique beyond ninth rank, there is no doubt that Sect would become the premier force of the Ancient Martial World.
Consequently, when Shen Jianting and the three Elders heard Xu Fan speak of exchanging the Crimson Profound Fruit for a technique beyond ninth rank, their hearts were wildly excited.
Although Shen Jianting was also incredibly astonished, his instinct was to refuse.
“Brother Xu, our primary reason for coming here to inform you about the Crimson Profound Fruit was not to seek any reward.
Our Sword Heaven Sect has already received too much assistance from you.”
“If you hadn’t helped resolve the crisis of the Sword Tomb, our Sect might have already faced a great calamity.
With such a debt of gratitude, we have no way to reciprocate.”
“We were already delighted to be able to provide the information you needed, and we cannot hope for more in return.”
The three Elders’ mouths moved as if to speak, but no sound came out, and they sighed softly in their hearts.
Of course, the three Elders felt somewhat pained.
A chance to acquire a rumored technique beyond the ninth rank is something many people wouldn’t encounter in their lifetime; to have it before them was naturally tempting.
If they were to obtain it, its significance for the Sect would be unimaginable.
However, the Elder did not oppose Shen Jianting’ s actions.
Xu Fan had already helped the Sect too much.
It would indeed be too much to exchange the news of the Crimson Profound Fruit for it.
