Heavenly Mandate Race, the Rising Prodigy

According to Thirteenth Brother Yang Tianjiu, the Heavenly Mandate Race is a race recognized by the Heavenly Dao of a realm, blessed with Fortune. Simply put, they are like super-sized chosen ones of Heaven's Mandate. As long as they don't court disaster, they can continue to prosper.

Moreover, Heavenly Mandate Race are more likely to gain the recognition of the heavens. As long as they perform enough Meritorious Service for heaven and earth and offer sacrifices to the heavens, they can obtain a portion of the Heavenly Heart Authority, thereby accumulating Fruit Position and acting as the guardians of all living beings in place of the Heavenly Dao.

Neither the Lu Wu Realm nor the Qiongqi Realm has Heavenly Mandate Race, so naturally they have no information on this. As for where Yang Tianjiu learned it from, Yang Tianyou didn't ask any further questions.

Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you; he generally keeps his distance from the privacy of his clansmen.

Previously, using the Acquired Fortune Cauldron and the Netherworld-Seeing Divine Eye to spy on the Phoenix Festival, Yang Tianyou discovered that although the sacrifice was ostensibly a sacrifice to ancestors, it was actually a sacrifice to Heaven.

All forces participating in the Phoenix Festival have their Fortune unknowingly enhanced by being transferred to the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty, allowing the latter to gain more divine approval to some extent.

The more Heavenly Hearts approve, the better it will be for the development of the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty. At the very least, it will be able to gather more Fruit Positions and become stronger.

The Nine-Phoenix Continent is so prosperous, and it's hard to say that it's not because the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty controls the heart of heaven and subtly draws more of the essence of heaven and earth into it.

Having figured all this out, Yang Tianyou felt even more eager to obtain concrete evidence that the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty possessed the Heavenly Mandate Fruit Position.

Once the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty's plans over the years are made public, even if the Nine Phoenix Realm doesn't fall into internal strife, its attacks on the Lu Wu Realm will slow down.

"Let's see if things go smoothly from here on out..." Yang Tianyou narrowed his eyes and handed control of his body back to Nine-Phoenix Kunwu.

The sacrificial ceremony lasted a long time before it was finally declared over, and then a series of tedious rituals began.

It seems that no matter whether it's Human Race or any other race's Imperial Dynasty, no sacrificial ceremony is ever simple.

On the fifth day, it was finally time for the Phoenix Festival's martial arts demonstration and philosophical discussion.

The geniuses of the Nine-Phoenix Clan began to take the stage, starting with those at the Golden Core Realm, engaging in duels, discussions, sparring, and exchanges...

One by one, the geniuses of the Nine-Phoenix Clan displayed their domineering prowess as a hegemonic race to all forces in the Nine Phoenix Realm.

Soon, the martial arts demonstrations and discussions for the Golden Core Realm were completed, and it was the turn of the Nascent Soul Realm.

Nine-Phoenix Kunwu roused himself, sat upright on his throne, and gazed at the sky arena formed by white clouds and rainbow light above the clouds.

The Nine Phoenix Crown Prince beside him spoke up gently, "Hehe, don't be nervous. With your bloodline and aptitude, among the juniors in the Nascent Soul Realm of the Imperial Dynasty, there are very few who can compare to you, and there is not a single one in the Nascent Soul Late Stage realm."

As long as you perform consistently, a spot in the Nirvana Pool is definitely yours!

"Crown Prince for your guidance, Your Highness. Kunwu understands!" Nine-Phoenix Kunwu said respectfully.

Nine Phoenix Crown Prince nodded slightly, said nothing more, and continued to watch the battle below.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was Nine-Phoenix Kunwu's turn to take the stage.

After consulting with Nine Phoenix Crown Prince, this suddenly rising Flamewing City moved slightly, and magnificent Phoenix wings appeared on his back, bringing with them a streak of fiery red light, as he landed on the arena paved with white clouds and rainbow light.

Nine-Phoenix Kunwu's opponent was a female Nine-Phoenix Clan.

She wore a fiery red gauze dress, adorned with magnificent headdresses, and possessed snow-white skin and stunning beauty, attracting the attention of many geniuses from the Nine-Phoenix Clan.

"You're Nine-Phoenix Kunwu? That lucky kid who awakened his bloodline twice in a row because of enlightenment?" Nine-Phoenix Hongji blinked her beautiful eyes and said in a crisp voice.

Nine-Phoenix Kunwu nodded, took out a giant crystal longsword, held it with both hands, and assumed a fighting stance.

"Shall we have a magical duel first? You chose this, and I, Nine-Phoenix Hongji, have not been unfair to you!" The girl's red lips curled slightly, and with a flick of her delicate hand, she produced a slender sword-like magical Law Treasure that resembled a phoenix tail.

Boom!!

With a command from the Nine-Phoenix Clan's Sage Manifestation, who was presiding over the duel, the two geniuses clashed violently.

As a Divine Beast race, almost none of them are Fleshly Body weak. Even female members of the race like Nine-Phoenix Hongji have terrifyingly high physical strength.

From the outside, it looked like two fiery red meteors colliding. The greatsword and the rapier clashed, producing a crisp, resounding clang. The surging sparks and the Phoenix True Fire mingled together, making the scene even more intense.

Nineteen years have passed, and the strength of Nine-Phoenix Kunwu has increased so much that it can be described as earth-shattering.

Whether it's combat skills, understanding of the Way of Fire, or the development of one's own bloodline, she can completely overwhelm the Nine-Phoenix Hongji.

With just one clash, the latter was at a disadvantage, and Nine-Phoenix Kunwu seized the opportunity, his Sword Momentum, making it impossible for Nine-Phoenix Hongji to even get a head up.

In desperation, she had no choice but to revert to her original form and unleash her strongest power.

Cracking!!

A thunderous Phoenix Cry Yunxiao, and a graceful Three-Headed Fire Phoenix danced amidst the clouds and rainbows.

She controlled the blazing Phoenix True Fire with ease, sometimes condensing it into various weapons such as swords, spears, and halberds, and sometimes into birds, beasts, mountains, and rivers, unleashing a relentless barrage of attacks, completely comparable to Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivator.

With such strength, it wouldn't be surprising if he could exchange a few blows with Spirit Transformation Early Stage cultivator; he truly deserves his reputation as a genius.

However, facing the even more outstanding Nine-Phoenix Kunwu, this genius of the Nine-Phoenix Clan was severely suppressed.

Nine-Phoenix Kunwu did not transform into its original form, but remained in human form, wielding a giant sword and swinging it repeatedly, cleaving through one ferocious attack after another from Nine-Phoenix Hongji.

With a leisurely stroll, he displayed absolute control over the rhythm of the battle.

"Damn it, this brat doesn't respect me at all!" Nine-Phoenix Hongji's eyes blazed with fury, revealing her fiery personality.

Especially seeing Nine-Phoenix Kunwu's indifferent faces made her angry.

"Nine Heavens Phoenix Feather Dance!"

The Phoenix Cry shook the heavens. The Nine-Phoenix Hongji folded their wings, transforming into a streak of light that flew swiftly along a mysterious trajectory.

A series of afterimages appeared, enveloping Nine-Phoenix Kunwu, revealing murderous intent and a terrifying pressure enveloping his heart.

However, facing this situation, Nine-Phoenix Kunwu remained completely calm. His spine stood proudly upright like a mountain, his hands supporting his giant sword. He calmly gazed around like a sculpture, and deep within his unnoticed pupils, intricate patterns appeared.

"Found it!"

Boom!!

The giant sword swept across the sky, and the flames and Phoenix afterimages disintegrated and disappeared like bubbles falling into lava.

Immediately afterwards, with a loud bang, the enormous and graceful body of the Nine-Phoenix Hongji, which was tens of feet long, was sent flying backward, its feathers scattering in all directions, and it landed outside the arena.

"Good lad, that sword strike was steady, accurate, and ruthless, showing some resemblance to Human Race sword immortals!" A high-ranking member of the Nine-Phoenix Clan praised with hearty laughter.

"In this battle, Nine-Phoenix Kunwu emerged victorious. Next, we will begin the debate!" The Nine-Phoenix Clan's Sage Manifestation, who presided over the contest, announced loudly.

At the same time, a stream of light entered the mouth of the Nine-Phoenix Hongji.

A moment later, the beautiful woman from the Nine-Phoenix Clan slowly awoke. She transformed back into human form, bit her lower lip, and stared angrily at the Nine-Phoenix Kunwu with wide, beautiful eyes.

Seeing that the latter ignored her, Nine-Phoenix Hongji stomped her foot and said fiercely, "You just wait and see during the Dao discussion later!"

Nine-Phoenix Kunwu chuckled softly. He had already completely defeated her in a magical duel, let alone in a debate on the Dao.

With the Dao Comprehension Space available, he is least afraid of debating the Dao.

And indeed, during the subsequent discussion, Nine-Phoenix Hongji was once again dealt a blow, and the name Nine-Phoenix Kunwu was etched into her heart once more.

After that, the martial arts competitions and discussions among Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators almost became a showcase for Nine-Phoenix Kunwu. Their combat prowess, bloodline, and comprehension were all astonishing.

Nine Phoenix Crown Prince repeatedly emphasized the importance he placed on this junior, and planned to use his privileges to plan the best Nirvana Pool for him.

This is the Direct Lineage. If other geniuses suddenly emerged, even if they joined the Nine Phoenix Crown Prince's ranks, they would not receive such treatment.