"Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan? Isn't it the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix?"
The Phoenix Maiden's beautiful eyes shifted slightly as her curious gaze fell upon Feng Qing'er. From the latter, she sensed fluctuations similar to those on Yan Qingshan, though seemingly somewhat different.
Feng Qing'er's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she said softly, "The Ancient Heavenly Phoenix is the bloodline origin of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan. Our clan suffered a calamity in ancient times, and now there are very few who can fully awaken their Heavenly Phoenix bloodline and attain a Heavenly Phoenix body."
"Flame Emperor, you really know how to hide your hand! You tricked us into coming here to support you, yet you've brought in so many others as well. Don't tell me you're really preparing to go to war with the Maha Ancient Clan?"
The atmosphere within the hall was rather strange. Kong Xuan's beautiful eyes turned toward Yan Qingshan, who was pretending to be calm. She clearly intended to find a way to drag him into this battlefield of jealous women. "Oh, right. You call yourself the Flame Emperor. What is your relationship with the Yan Clan led by Clan Chief Yan Jin?
"The Yao Clan has little sister Yao Ling, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan has little sister Feng Qing'er—who does the Yan Clan have?"
"You're overthinking it. I have nothing to do with the Yan Clan. It's just that, in the distant past, the Yan Clan's ancestor also used the title Flame Emperor."
Yan Qingshan forced himself to remain composed as he took a sip of tea, though he was clearly unable to sit still. "As for this nonsense about people, that is entirely baseless speculation..."
Yan Qingshan's words caused Feng Qing'er and Yao Ling to look at him strangely. They knew exactly what sort