The Spirit Field atop Peng Demon Cliff was glowing faintly with spiritual halos.
Amidst the ridges of the field, six spirit fruit trees were planted—one bore crimson fire marrow fruits, another had leaves shimring with the silver hue of Moon Dew Pears, and yet another was adorned with golden-lined Golden Glow Peaches. Each tree bore fruits that Chen Sheng loved to eat.
The Peacock Emperor was tending to the fruit trees, her gaze sweeping over leaves tinged with purple light. These were the Drunken Immortal Peaches she had personally cultivated for years, which she treasured dearly, even using the water from a Tier Three Spiritual Spring.
The Peng Demon Emperor stood beside her, wearing a loose golden robe, appearing more like a gentle figure at ho rather than his usual imposing self.
He watched as his wife carefully tended to the fruit trees and spoke with a smile:
"In half a month, the fire marrow fruits should be ripe. By then, let’s take the fruits to Golden Feather Peak to see Huan’Er and check if there’s anything he needs over there."
The Peacock Emperor straightened up, her eyes filled with tenderness:
"Yes, this child has never been away from us since he was little. I wonder if he’s getting used to being with his great-grandfather..."
As the couple spoke about their concern for their son, a hurried footstep echoed from the mountain path.
A mber of the Demon Race, dressed in an attendant’s blue attire, quickly ran to the edge of the Spirit Field, his face brimming with joy, almost overflowing. He bowed respectfully to the two and spoke with a voice trembling with excitent:
"Reporting, Emperor and Imperial Consort! News from Golden Feather Peak—Young Master has achieved enlightennt in three months, and the Demon Venerable personally gifted him the Yin Yang Jade, also allowing him to reside in the Enlightennt Hall for personal guidance every day!"
"What?!"
The Peng Demon Emperor abruptly stopped, his previously gentle eyes suddenly lit up, like they were infused with golden light, and even his voice involuntarily rose by several pitches.
He stepped forward, grabbing the attendant’s arm, pressing him further:
"Say that again? Great-grandfather is personally guiding Huan’Er? And gifted the Yin Yang Jade?"
He asked eagerly—The Enlightennt Hall was a place that only great-grandfather’s first offspring, the Eldest Princess, was qualified to reside in back then.
The Yin Yang Jade is a supre treasure refined by the Demon Venerable, only rewarded to Great Demon Emperors who have made significant contributions.
The Peacock Emperor, hearing the news, also inquired about the situation: "Is Huan’Er adapting well at Golden Feather Peak?"
The attendant nodded quickly, his tone respectful and filled with joy:
"Replying to the Imperial Consort, the attendants at Golden Feather Peak say that Young Master is adapting very well. Aside from listening to the Demon Venerable’s lectures, he practices cultivation on his own in the Enlightennt Hall. The Demon Venerable praises Young Master profusely, saying he has an extraordinary aptitude!"
"Hahaha! Good! Good!"
The Peng Demon Emperor burst into hearty laughter, giving the Peacock Emperor a proud slap on the shoulder:
"As expected of my son, the Peng Demon Emperor! With great-grandfather’s personal guidance, this child’s future will surely surpass ours!"
He turned to the attendant and instructed, his voice crisp and decisive:
"Go to the Treasure Vault imdiately! Pick a basket each of Huan’Er’s favorite fire marrow fruits and Golden Glow Peaches. Tomorrow, I will personally deliver them to Golden Feather Peak!"
The Peacock Emperor quickly added, her tone urgent: "Wait! Also bring Huan’Er’s favorite Profound Fox Fur blanket!"
The couple continued their discussion, with the Peng Demon Emperor busy listing the items to bring, while the Peacock Emperor thoughtfully considered the details of their child’s life...
For a mont, even the spirit fruit trees between the ridges seed to share in their joy, the purple light on the leaves growing ever brighter.
...
In stark contrast to the lively atmosphere of Peng Demon Cliff, the "Golden Roc Hall," where the Eldest Princess resided, exuded an aura of serene majesty.
The hall was built entirely of dark stone, lacking unnecessary embellishnts, with only a pair of winged Golden Roc reliefs carved on either side of the hall’s entrance.
Inside, simplicity prevailed—a central white jade desk, with a roll of aged "Detailed Explanation of Yin Yang Dao Principles" spread out on it, accompanied by a jade cup filled with spiritual liquid.
A Profound Jade Chair stood behind the desk, where the Eldest Princess sat, dressed in silver-white palace robes embroidered with gold, her long hair tied up with a simple golden hairpin. She emanated a serene presence characteristic of a Late-stage Tier Four Great Demon Emperor, a pressure not violent but as profound as the deep sea, making one hesitant to approach.
Her gaze fell upon the to, concentrating on the words "Yin Yang Inference Primordial Spirit," her brows slightly furrowed, clearly imrsed in the enlightennt of "Primordial Spirit Transformation."
To her, breaking through the Divinity Transformation Realm was paramount, and she rarely concerned herself with mundane affairs of the clan.
A close attendant entered the hall cautiously, treading lightly to avoid disturbing the princess.
She stood in the center of the hall after bowing, reporting respectfully:
"Princess, there is news from Golden Feather Peak. They say... Young Master Peng Huan has achieved enlightennt in three months. The Demon Venerable personally gifted him the Yin Yang Jade and allows him to reside in the Enlightennt Hall for daily personal guidance."
Upon hearing this, the Eldest Princess slowly placed the to down and raised her head. Her features were exquisite, her brow carrying a trace of heroism similar to the Peng Demon Emperor, yet exuding more composure than her father.
Hearing of Huan’Er’s accomplishnt, her eyes exhibited no surprise, but rather, her lips curled into a faint smile, her tone as calm as if discussing an ordinary matter:
"Oh? So Huan’Er is so perceptive? It seems Father’s judgnt was correct. This child, steady from a young age, is indeed promising cultivator material."
The close attendant, astute and decisive, quickly relayed ensuing rumors and whispers gathered, detailed them for the princess.
The Eldest Princess’s gaze turned chilly, her demonic emperor’s presence instantaneously intensifying, thickening the hall’s atmosphere as if freezing the air.
Yet, her tone remained calm, betraying no anger:
"It seems so subordinates in the clan have far too much idle ti, to even concoct such rumors. Go and find those spreading gossip. I want to see who has the audacity to ddle in the affairs of our Golden-winged Roc Race behind our backs."
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