In the underground palace.
On the altar, within the pool, the Vermilion Bird materialized above Xiao Fei's body, voraciously absorbing the copious energy within the pool.
Xiao Fei was essentially sitting at the abdomen position of the Vermilion Bird.
Beneath the altar, the earth vein continued to surge forth endless amounts of energy, pouring into the pool.
The dozen or so types of spiritual milk within the pool churned and billowed, being constantly drawn into the Vermilion Bird's body.
The more energy it absorbed, the stronger the aura radiating from the Vermilion Bird became!
"Fei'er, is Xiao Fei alright?" Miao Ziqiong couldn't help but ask.
"Mother, don't worry. Sister is perfectly fine. It won't be long before her Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian is activated," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
A moment later, the vermillion bird suddenly reared its head and let out a long cry. Its high-pitched shriek shook the entire underground palace, making it tremble.
Blazing hot flames surged from its body, causing the temperature of the surrounding space to rise rapidly!
Then...
Boom...
Xiao Fei's body suddenly trembled violently, and a powerful spiritual energy aura erupted from within her.
Xiao Fei's Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian had been officially activated!
Ye Yunfei flashed forward, stuffing over a dozen pills into Xiao Fei's mouth.
Xiao Fei's body trembled even more intensely.
Moments later.
Boom... Boom...
A series of thunderous roars continuously emanated from Xiao Fei's body.
With each roar, Xiao Fei's spiritual power realm broke through and ascended by one level!
Body Tempering Realm!
Earth Realm!
Heaven Realm!
...
Mystic Liquid Realm!
Grotto-Heaven Realm!
Xiao Fei's spiritual power realm climbed at a shocking speed. In a few moments, she had broken through to the Grotto-Heaven Realm!
Late-stage Grotto-Heaven Realm!
"How is this possible?!"
Everyone around stared in disbelief.
"Truly worthy of being a legendary Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian! This is beyond exaggerated!" Even the Giant Arm couldn't help but exclaim.
"Fei'er, Xiao Fei... why is this happening? Is she alright?" Miao Ziqiong asked, somewhat unable to believe her eyes.
"Mother, rest assured. Over the past ten years, the Miao Clan certainly fed Xiao Fei a vast amount of precious natural treasures to nourish the Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian within her. So, even though Xiao Fei never cultivated, she possesses ten years of accumulated foundation, incredibly profound. Having been nourished for a decade, once the Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian awakens today, it is naturally no small matter. This is a normal phenomenon," Ye Yunfei explained with a smile.
"So that's how it is." Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's explanation, everyone suddenly understood.
"Alright, Xiao Fei, you can come out now," Ye Yunfei said, then reached out and pulled Xiao Fei from the pool.
"Brother, I feel full of strength now. From now on, anyone who dares to bully Mother, I'll beat them up!" Xiao Fei, who previously had virtually no cultivation base, now possessed late-stage Grotto-Heaven Realm strength. Naturally, she felt immense power surging within her body.
"Don't worry. With me here, no one will dare to bully Mother in the future," Ye Yunfei said, laughing.
"Father, Mother, I will give you some cultivation techniques and martial skills. Practice them well from now on. Also, although Xiao Fei now has Grotto-Heaven Realm strength, she knows nothing about the basics of cultivation. Please guide her properly," Ye Yunfei said, taking out several jade slips containing techniques and handing them to Miao Ziqiong. The techniques for his parents were, naturally, the most precious ones Ye Yunfei had carefully selected.
"I really like this little girl. When I have time in the future, I will also guide her properly," the Giant Arm said.
"Thank you," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Fei'er, are you confident in leaving the Miao Capital safely? The Miao Capital is the most heavily guarded core of the Miao Clan. Most of their experts reside here, and outside the capital, there are multiple layers of Formations and heavy security, making it extremely strict," Miao Ziqiong asked Ye Yunfei, appearing rather worried. She knew they were still within the Miao Capital.
"No, Mother. Now is not the time to leave yet. The Miao Clan has caused our family to be separated for so many years, and made you and Sister suffer humiliation. I intend to settle this debt with the Miao Clan very clearly," Ye Yunfei said with a cold laugh.
"Fei'er, the Miao Clan is a first-rate power within the Tianluo Star Sea. Their overall strength is very strong, with numerous powerhouses standing tall. We cannot fight them! Besides, the Miao Clan is hosting their Celebration Grand Ceremony these days. Major forces from the Tianluo Star Sea will surely send representatives to participate, meaning a large number of experts are gathered in the Miao Capital. Our family has finally reunited with great difficulty. We should think of a way to quickly leave the Miao Capital," Miao Ziqiong exclaimed in fright.
"Yes, Fei'er, you must not act rashly. Let's figure out a way to leave first," Ye Tianpeng also said.
"Father, Mother, rest assured. The Miao Clan alone is no match for me. Believe me, I will definitely ensure our entire family leaves the Miao Capital safely," Ye Yunfei said to Ye Tianpeng and Miao Ziqiong, brimming with confidence.
"Haha... A mere Miao Clan can't keep us trapped!" The Giant Arm also laughed loudly.
Next, Ye Yunfei teleported everyone into the Phantom Tower.
"Golden-horned Dragon Silkworm, you carry the Phantom Tower. First, let's check the current situation in the Miao Capital," Ye Yunfei instructed the Golden-horned Dragon Silkworm.
A flash of golden light as the Golden-horned Dragon Silkworm hefted the Phantom Tower onto its back, then shot out of the underground palace.
At that moment.
Within the Miao Capital, that grand plaza was densely packed with people.
This time, the Miao Clan had widely distributed invitations throughout the Tianluo Star Sea. All forces with any significant strength and experts had received invitations.
Thus, contingents from forces large and small arrived in wave after wave!
The plaza was extremely vast, and while crowded, it easily held over a hundred thousand people!
On the white jade high platform on the east side of the plaza.
Numerous experts with powerful auras sat upon this platform.
"Clan Leader Miao, when will the Celebration Grand Ceremony begin? We've been waiting for an hour already." Suddenly, an elder in white robes spoke up to inquire.
"Elder Pang, the Celebration Grand Ceremony can begin very soon. Our Great Elder is making preparations and will bring the Crown Prince here shortly," Miao Hanlin hurriedly replied. This was because the white-robed elder was a high-ranking member of the Pang Clan! The Pang Clan was one of the several superpowers within the Tianluo Star Sea. A high-ranking member of the Pang Clan traveling through the Star Sea was akin to an emperor on tour, commanding awe and respect from all!
"Indeed, Clan Leader Miao, when will the ceremony start? Why haven't we seen Crown Prince Miao Yifan appear yet?" Other experts on the white jade platform also chimed in to ask. That was because every expert on this platform was of noble status, being high-ranking figures from various major forces!
Having waited for an hour, these experts were already growing somewhat dissatisfied!
"Everyone, please be patient. The Celebration Grand Ceremony can begin very soon," Miao Hanlin replied loudly.
"No word from the Great Elder yet?" Miao Hanlin whispered to an elder beside him.
"There's still no response from the Great Elder," that elder answered.
"What exactly is going on? Could it be that the Vermilion Bird Divine Meridian transplant hasn't succeeded yet?" Miao Hanlin couldn't help but frown in thought.
"Send a few people to check on the Great Elder and see how things are progressing," Miao Hanlin thought for a moment, then quietly instructed several Miao Clan elders beside him.
"Understood." Three of the elders stood up, preparing to leave.
"Are you all waiting for this old dog?" Just at that moment, a light, casual voice suddenly rang out.
Then, with a *thud*, a bloody head was tossed onto the white jade platform, rolling to land right before Miao Hanlin's feet.
"Great Elder!" Miao Hanlin and the surrounding Miao Clan high-ups took one look and cried out in shock, their faces filled with incredulous expressions.