Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 138 The Four Pavilions Assembly, Feng Qing'er's Transformation

The Four Pavilions Tournament, as the name suggests, is a martial arts competition held by the Starfall Pavilion, the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, the Myriad Swords Pavilion, and the Yellow Springs Pavilion.

This so-called competition did not involve any of the older generation of experts; instead, it was a contest between the younger generation. In essence, it was the Four Directions Pavilion bringing out its best disciples to showcase their talents.

However, this conference will also allow independent cultivators from the mainland to participate. This is not to give independent cultivators a chance to become famous, but to use them as stepping stones to demonstrate the power of the Four Directions Pavilion.

Fenglei Mountain Range.

"Tsk, the emergence of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool is quite an event, but compared to the Four Pavilions Conference, it's nothing."

Xiao Yan, dressed in a neat black outfit, mingled in the bustling crowd, being pushed and shoved by the surging flow of people, and black lines involuntarily appeared on his forehead.

He was quite unaccustomed to such a crowded scene.

"Of course, after all, it's a grand event jointly organized by four Dou Zun forces... You really dared to come. According to the information I've gathered along the way, this Fenglei Mountain Range is the headquarters of the Fenglei Pavilion, right?"

"Have you forgotten that you're still a wanted criminal of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion?"

The voice of Venerable Heavenly Fire resounded in Xiao Yan's heart.

"You don't understand, do you? I'm doing this because it's the darkest place under the lamp. No one would have thought I'd be hanging around the headquarters of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion."

Xiao Yan smiled.

Venerable Heavenly Fire chuckled mockingly: "Really?"

“Well… actually, to leave the Northern Region of Central Continent, we need to use a spatial channel, and the nearest spatial channel is in the Fenglei Mountains.”

Xiao Yan sighed.

Having escaped the surveillance of the six ancient races, he could go anywhere in the world, and he wasn't even in a hurry to go to the Pill Tower anymore.

However, the northern region of Zhongzhou is the territory of Fenglei Pavilion, and it is not good to keep wandering around in the enemy's territory.

Xiao Yan planned to take the spatial passage and leave the Northern Region as soon as possible after meeting with the patriarch.

As for the Four Directions Pavilion Conference, it was just a coincidence that Xiao Yan happened to be there; he had no intention of participating.

Xiao Yan arrived at the spatial passage and tentatively inquired whether he could use it since he was not a disciple of the Four Directions Pavilion.

The elder of Fenglei Pavilion who was on duty said, "It's possible, but it's during the Four Pavilions Conference, and the spatial passage is overloaded, so it will be temporarily closed."

"what!"

The elder of Fenglei Pavilion said coldly, "If you want to use the spatial passage, you must wait until the Four Pavilions Conference is over."

"Ok."

Xiao Yan frowned.

Fortunately, he wasn't going to take the space portal right now.

Where are you going now?

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yan said, "Since we have nothing else to do, let's go watch the competition between the disciples of the Four Pavilions. It is said that the Venerables of the Four Pavilions will all be here."

Venerable Wind is a good friend of our teacher; it would be good to catch a glimpse of this senior from afar.

Then, Xiao Yan strode towards the venue of the Four Pavilions Tournament, a magnificent martial arts arena.

The training ground was already packed with people, and the noise was almost deafening.

On the highest platform in the arena, four very conspicuous seats were placed side by side, which were the venerable positions of the four pavilion masters.

At this moment, the four Venerables had all taken their seats: Venerable Wind of the Starfall Pavilion, Venerable Thunder of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, Venerable Sword of the Myriad Swords Pavilion, and Venerable Yellow Springs of the Yellow Springs Pavilion.

Beside the four venerable ones, their respective favorite disciples stood with their heads bowed, their expressions solemn.

The only difference was Feng Qing'er. She stood beside Lei Zunzhe like a plum blossom braving the snow, showing no respect whatsoever. Her pretty face seemed to be covered with frost, full of coldness.

"what?"

Venerable Heavenly Fire suddenly exclaimed in surprise. "Senior, what's wrong?"

Xiao Yan's heart tightened, his subconscious reaction being that the people from the Wind and Thunder Pavilion had discovered him.

“Look at Feng Qing’er, something’s not right with her.”

Upon hearing the sound, Xiao Yan looked up and saw the beautiful figure on the high platform.

Her skin was as white as snow, her face pure and ethereal, and a few strands of dark hair fell beside her temples, making her slender neck appear even more like a jade sculpture. Anyone who saw her would have to admire her as an ice beauty.

However, Xiao Yan's focus was not on Feng Qing'er's beauty, but on the indescribable sense of oppression emanating from her.

"She...she broke through to the Dou Zong realm?"

Xiao Yan was astonished. Feng Qing'er clearly did not obtain the opportunity of the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, yet she was still able to break through to the next realm smoothly.
“I’m afraid it’s more than that…” Venerable Heavenly Fire stroked his beard and pondered.

"I once fought against the powerful members of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan during my lifetime, so I have a rough understanding of their background."

He paused, then said, "Compared to her appearance at the Blood Pool in Tianshan, Feng Qing'er's biggest transformation this time is not in her cultivation level... Take a closer look at the strange inscription on her forehead."

Xiao Yan's gaze sharpened, and sure enough, he saw that the dark red lines on Feng Qing'er's smooth forehead were faintly shimmering with a dim light.

"That is the 'bloodline mark' that only appears when the power of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix bloodline is extremely concentrated. The Heavenly Demon Phoenix clan's bloodline is severely depleted, and only a handful of Heavenly Demon Phoenixes in each generation can have such a 'bloodline mark'."

Feng Qing'er's sudden transformation in such a short time must have been due to an extraordinary stroke of luck.

Xiao Yan asked, puzzled, "Then what exactly is this so-called opportunity?"

Venerable Tianhuo hesitated for a moment before saying, "Generally speaking, it is either the essence blood or bone marrow of the previous Heavenly Demon Phoenix, or some kind of secret method or elixir that can transform the bloodline of a demon beast."

Xiao Yan's expression suddenly turned serious as he remembered the Dragon-Phoenix Child that his ancestor was tracking.

The Dragon-Phoenix Child is suspected of showing up in the Northern Region of Central Continent, and Feng Qing'er has also obtained a great opportunity that will transform her bloodline. The simultaneous occurrence of these two events makes him think a lot.

This matter must be told to the ancestor...

Just as Xiao Yan was lost in thought, Feng Qing'er seemed to sense something, her gaze sweeping through the crowd before finally settling on Xiao Yan.

Just as Xiao Yan was lost in thought, Feng Qing'er seemed to sense something. Her icy eyes slowly swept across the bustling crowd and finally locked onto Xiao Yan.

Xiao Yan's heart sank suddenly, as if he had been pierced by an invisible ice spike.

"Oh no! It was our oversight!"

The anxious voice of Venerable Heavenly Fire came through: "Her bloodline has undergone a transformation, and her senses have also surged. She has already discovered you. Run!"

"it is good!"

Xiao Yan remained unusually calm and made a decisive move, turning around and squeezing towards the outer edge of the crowd.

But at that moment, Lei Zunzhe, who was sitting on the high platform, slowly opened his slightly closed eyes, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"It's almost time."

"Yes."

Fei Tian looked respectfully at the elders of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion. In an instant, several subtle spatial fluctuations spread out, sealing off the entire training ground like an invisible barrier.

"The Four Directions Pavilion Conference officially begins!"

Fei Tian announced loudly, his voice echoing throughout the venue: "To prevent outsiders from disturbing us, the venue will be sealed off from this moment on. The restrictions will be lifted after the conference concludes, and you may leave at your own discretion."

Most of the people in the audience remained calm upon hearing this, and had no objections. It was common practice to close off the venue for such a large-scale event.

Only Xiao Yan secretly groaned in despair.

"This is really bad..."

(End of this chapter)