Chapter 2219: Testing Bloodline

“How is this possible?”

Feng Yuntian was speechless.

Even he couldn't overcome the power of Feng Xu and the others. Within the clan, no one except the Divine King could stand against them. For nine such individuals to form a grand array, it wouldn't be easy even for a Divine King expert to breach it.

How much time had passed?

In less than five minutes, these nine people were utterly defeated by Feng Jiuge, like drowned rats.

Was this a joke?

Feng Danqing was equally dumbfounded.

He had thought Feng Jiuge would be badly beaten this time, never expecting the outcome to be reversed. Looking back at the arena, he saw the excited young man, strutting triumphantly.

“All of you, squat where you are, hold your heads, and say we lost…”

“We lost…”

Feng Xu, Feng Jiang, and the others were all trembling. Their faces were so swollen that they were unrecognizable, making it hard to tell who was who.

“That’s more like it!”

Seeing them admit defeat, Feng Jiuge finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He had thought defeat was certain, but to his surprise, using the method his teacher explained, he immediately became unstoppable. The Nine Phoenix Array, formed by nine master cultivators, couldn't stop him in the slightest!

It was as if his teacher had thoroughly investigated how the formation operated, how the people within it would launch surprise attacks, and where its flaws and weaknesses lay!

While others knew nothing about him, he knew everything about them. Naturally, they collapsed with a single strike, completely unable to resist, even when united as nine.

“Teacher…”

Feng Jiuge returned to Zhang Xuan, looking at his teacher, who was even younger than him, with profound admiration.

His previous hesitation had now transformed into complete worship and reverence.

“The assessment through the Nine Phoenix Array… Congratulations, Jiuge, you’ve rejoined the clan!”

Before Zhang Xuan could speak, a voice of praise rang out. Immediately after, the First Elder Feng Danqing, Second Elder Feng Yuntian, and others approached.

Although they didn't understand what earth-shattering changes had occurred in Feng Jiuge, the fact remained that he had successfully passed the assessment and was returning to the family.

“First Elder, Second Elder…” Feng Jiuge's expression became serious, and he quickly cupped his fists.

The two elders nodded in response. Feng Danqing turned to look at Zhang Xuan, who was off to the side: “Are you a lost member of our clan?”

“I am… Feng Xuan!” Zhang Xuan cupped his fists.

“Very well, let's test your bloodline along with Jiuge!” Feng Danqing said. “We don't demand a high level; even if you only qualify as an outer disciple, we will grant you the treatment of a core disciple!”

According to the information, the changes in Feng Jiuge were all related to the person before him. It was clear that his strength was certainly no less than the former's. Such a talent, as long as he possessed the clan's bloodline, deserved the utmost cultivation.

With that, the First Elder flipped his palm and took out a round stone.

“This is called a Phoenix Cry Stone,” Feng Danqing explained, seeing their confusion. “It tests bloodlines more accurately than the Blood Pool. You just need to drop blood onto it, and if it contains the Fire Phoenix clan's bloodline, a Fire Phoenix will appear! The clearer the Fire Phoenix, the stronger the bloodline!”

“Yes!” Feng Jiuge took the stone.

During his previous test, his clan bloodline had vanished, which led to his expulsion from the family. Now, testing again, he couldn't help but feel nervous.

He took a deep breath, pricked his fingertip, and a drop of blood fell onto the Phoenix Cry Stone.

A cry of a Fire Phoenix rang out, and then, a clear Fire Phoenix suddenly appeared on the round stone, hovering and wandering. Its flames burned fiercely, as if it could leap out at any moment!

“The Fire Phoenix has taken shape, its fire seemingly ready to burst forth… The bloodline purity has reached level eight. Not only has his bloodline recovered, but it's even stronger than before…”

Feng Danqing's eyes were filled with disbelief.

The Fire Phoenix clan's bloodline is divided into ten levels. After many years of inheritance, it has gradually diluted. Normally, a level above three is considered core. Generally, even reaching level one is difficult. Many clan members, due to too much intermarriage with humans, couldn't even transform into their true Fire Phoenix form.

When Feng Jiuge was born, he was tested and his bloodline purity was level six, ranking high within the clan. He never expected this test to break that barrier, reaching an astonishing level eight. With this level of bloodline purity, achieving the Divine King realm was practically guaranteed.

“This…” Feng Jiuge's face twitched, filled with disbelief.

His bloodline had not only recovered but also upgraded.

He looked at his teacher again, the adoration in his eyes almost overflowing.

This situation was certainly related to him. If he could even alter bloodlines, it meant his teacher's abilities had reached an unfathomable level.

“It's your turn now…” After Feng Jiuge finished his test, Feng Danqing looked over.

He was very curious about this rogue cultivator, Feng Xuan. Without family resources or cultivation, to reach the peak of a high-grade Celestial God at such a young age on his own—would his bloodline be even purer than Feng Jiuge's?

Casually taking the round stone, Zhang Xuan didn't immediately prick his finger but instead, his mind stirred.

The disguise token Luo Ruoxi had given him activated, transforming his bloodline to somewhat resemble Feng Jiuge's, becoming that of the Fire Phoenix clan.

Having done this, he then took out the Divine King Sword and lightly pricked his fingertip. He had disguised the Divine King Sword to appear no different from an ordinary longsword. If not actively used, even a Divine King expert would find it difficult to detect anything unusual.

The blood dripped onto it.

The round stone showed no change whatsoever; no Fire Phoenix appeared, as if it had no effect.

“Do you not possess our clan's bloodline?”

Feng Danqing frowned.

Feng Yuntian was also somewhat puzzled. Normally, without the bloodline, one wouldn't so conspicuously come to claim kinship.

Zhang Xuan was also dumbfounded. Could it be... that the Fire Phoenix clan's bloodline was too advanced for Luo Ruoxi's disguise token to mimic?

“Perhaps… I should try another drop?”

His purpose in coming this time was to impersonate a Fire Phoenix clan disciple to compete for a spot in the Spirit God Palace. If he couldn't get in, how would he find Luo Ruoxi?

“Bloodline tests are only done once…” Feng Danqing was about to speak when he saw the round stone in his palm suddenly flash gently, and a golden-yellow phoenix abruptly appeared.

It had no flames and didn't soar; it moved with a slight tremble and seemed weak.

“The phoenix ascends hastily, lacking strength… It's a level three bloodline! Barely making it into the core…”

Feng Danqing breathed a sigh of relief and said.

Although it wasn't as astonishing as imagined, a level three bloodline was still quite good, enough to become a core disciple. After all, his own bloodline was only level four!

“Congratulations, Feng Xuan, on rejoining the family! From today onwards, you will be a core disciple of our Fire Phoenix clan! You will enjoy the treatment of a core disciple…”

Feng Yuntian handed over a token and said, “This is your identity token. With this, you can receive monthly stipends and secret techniques within the clan…”

“Thank you!” Zhang Xuan quickly nodded.

Although it wasn't as high a bloodline level as when he impersonated Luo Tianya, for him, a low profile was key. Being able to blend into the Fire Phoenix clan was enough. Other things weren't important.

Unnoticed by everyone, the hovering Fire Phoenix moved to the bottom of the round stone, then with a 'thump!' it fell from the air, its legs giving way, kneeling on the ground, as if it had lost all its strength in that short distance.

At the same moment, the Fire Phoenix clan's ancestor, the Fire Feather Conferred Divine King, who was in secluded cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes.