The Arrival of Heavenly Phoenix

[Detected that the host's current family belongs to the Spirit Pagoda lineage. The data panels for the faction's signature powerhouses are as follows.]

In Jiang Yan's mind, as four different data screens flashed past, four figures appeared—

[Character Information Card: Qian Gu Dieting]

[Martial Soul: Coiling Dragon Staff. Rank 99 Limit Douluo, Quasi-God. Soul ring configuration: nine red. One of the three great Quasi-Gods of the human world. Has remained in seclusion for years.]

[Talent Traits: Battle Against Heaven and Earth (Red), Outstanding Talent (Red), Accomplished at a Young Age (Red), Towering Giant Tree (Red), Family Discord (Gray), Ominous Old Age (Gray)...]

[--]

[Character Information Card: Qian Gu Qingfeng]

[Martial Soul: Purgatory Halberd. Rank 99 Limit Douluo, Demigod. Soul ring configuration: four black, five red. Qian Gu Dongfeng's elder brother and stronger than his younger brother. Currently traveling the continent.]

[Talent Traits: Top-Tier Martial Soul (Red), Super Talent (Red), Blessed by Ancestors (Black), Martial Soul Mutation (Purple), Stubborn (Yellow), Longevity (Purple), Pure Love (Purple)...]

[--]

[Character Information Card: Qian Gu Dongfeng]

[Martial Soul: Coiling Dragon Staff. Rank 99 Limit Douluo, Demigod. Soul ring configuration: four black, five red. Current Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda. About to emerge from seclusion.]

[Life Traits: Exceptional Talent (Red), Top-Tier Martial Soul (Red), Blessed by Ancestors (Black), Wealthy (Purple), Ambitious (Purple), Delicate Features (Yellow), Love Unfulfilled (Gray), Face-Con (White)...]

[Character Information Card: Leng Yaozhu]

[Martial Soul: Heavenly Fire Phoenix. Rank 98 Super Douluo. Inheritor of the Phoenix lineage's Martial Soul. Chief overseer of the Skysea Alliance's four city lords.]

[Life Traits: Stunning Beauty (Red), Super Talent (Red), Top-Tier Martial Soul (Red), Mechanical Talent (Black), Scion of a Great Family (Purple), Destined to Have a Disciple (Gold), Career-Minded (Purple), Face-Con (White)...]

"There really were quite a few powerhouses in the Spirit Pagoda during this era."

"The Qian Gu Clan had three Limit Douluos in one family..."

"They were even more impressive than the Angel Clan from twenty thousand years ago."

Jiang Yan sighed inwardly. His gaze swept over old Qian Gu and Qian Gu Qingfeng. One was in seclusion, while the other was traveling the continent. Even if he really had a chance to take a master...

Only Qian Gu Dongfeng and Leng Yaozhu were suitable candidates.

One was a Limit Douluo, and the other a Super Douluo. There was already a gap in cultivation between them, making the choice seem obvious.

The former had the Qian Gu Clan behind him, the foremost family of this era. Three Limit Douluos across two generations—how sacred was that...

But if he truly had to choose one master from these two, then there was no question about his choice—

Heavenly Phoenix, Leng Yaozhu.

He would pass on the Qian Gu Clan.

The Qian Gu Clan had deep ties with the Holy Spirit Cult, and that was something impossible to overlook. As for why he chose Leng Yaozhu...

First of all, he was not that much of a face-con. Besides, with two true goddesses protecting him, he naturally would not let childish desires cloud his mind.

Looks were the least important thing, but...

His gaze passed over Qian Gu Dongfeng's smiling portrait, and Jiang Yan silently sighed inwardly.

Pagoda Master Qian Gu, you really are a little ugly.

"Oh, right, Yan'er. There's one more thing."

At that moment, Jiang Luochuan remembered something else, and his expression suddenly turned serious.

"You don't need to go to Mang Tian's place anymore. I already told him about your talent. That secondary profession requires tempering, accumulation, and luck—none of them can be lacking. It doesn't suit a heaven's chosen one like you."

Jiang Luochuan had thought of it again, his expression turning serious. He absolutely could not let Yan'er go forge iron.

Forging was the secondary profession he thought least highly of.

Previously, he had agreed to let the boy study forging because, firstly, Jiang Yan had not wanted to sit idle and had wanted to develop in multiple directions.

Secondly, if his Martial Soul talent had truly been poor, having a secondary profession would allow him to make arrangements for the boy even if something happened to his health later on.

But times had changed. With Innate Full Soul Power and the supreme status of a dragon bloodline, future Yan'er would not need his support. Perhaps the entire Douluo Continent would need Yan'er to defend it.

How could forging be allowed to delay him?

"No, Grandpa. Those are separate matters."

Jiang Yan froze for a moment, then smiled and shook his head.

"I don't need forging to provide me with a fallback right now, but it is still my choice. As I grow and develop, I should have a secondary profession on the side."

"I was born with extraordinary strength. Becoming a Divine Blacksmith would be easy... And in the future, wouldn't it be perfect for me to forge you a set of Four-Word Battle Armor to wear?"

He smiled and spoke earnestly.

There was no way he would not develop a secondary profession. In the future, he intended to personally forge his own Four-Word Battle Armor.

What was more, just moments ago...

His Perfect Growth System had triggered again—

[Detected that the host is interested in forging. Growth Mission: Star of Forging has been activated.]

[Star of Forging 01: Become a Level One novice blacksmith and gain the recognition of at least one Level Seven blacksmith. Mission rewards: increased metal affinity, one million Federation coins, and a random spirit treasure.]

It was still a basic mission with generous rewards.

Federation coins were naturally something where more was better. The value of increased metal affinity went without saying, and heavenly treasures were equally useful.

It really is a steady, step-by-step path. As always, the system is hard to refuse.

Jiang Yan thought silently.

Before him, Jiang Luochuan was somewhat at a loss after hearing his grandson speak so seriously.

"You brat..."

He was briefly dazed. A trace of emotion flashed through his aged eyes as he stepped forward and rubbed Jiang Yan's head.

"Why would this old man need you to make Battle Armor for me? These old bones of mine still need to protect you, you know?"

Jiang Luochuan glared at him, then chuckled.

"That won't be necessary."

Jiang Yan blinked and said with a smile.

Ding-dong!

At the same time, the doorbell quietly rang from the direction of the entrance. Jiang Luochuan's eyes immediately lit up.

"Yan'er, come."

"It must be your Uncle Li."

He took the little boy's hand and excitedly headed out. After taking a few quick steps, he arrived at the door, his face full of smiles.

"Xiao Li, you're here..."

"Hm?"

Jiang Luochuan's smile froze the instant he opened the door.

Standing directly before him was his sturdy, upright-looking nephew, Jiang Lingli, whom he knew all too well.

But the peerlessly elegant woman at Jiang Lingli's side, with hair like blazing fire, caught him completely off guard.

The Spirit Pagoda's Vice Pagoda Master, a leading figure on the Continental Wind and Cloud Rankings, a Four-Word Battle Armor Master—Heavenly Phoenix, Leng Yaozhu!

"Jiang Luochuan of the Aolai City Spirit Pagoda branch greets Vice Pagoda Master Leng."

He cupped his hands in salute and spoke respectfully.

"..."

"Greetings, Vice Pagoda Master."

Even Jiang Yan was stunned by the arrival of the person before him, and a wave of surprise rose in his heart.

He had expected the two Pagoda Masters to value talent, but...

Wasn't Heavenly Phoenix Douluo arriving a little too quickly?

The information card belonging to Leng Yaozhu had yet to fade from Jiang Yan's mind. This Vice Pagoda Master Heavenly Phoenix truly cherished talent!

She was even cuter than in the photo.

"..."

"Old Mister Jiang, you're too courteous."

"This little one must be Jiang Yan, right?"

Leng Yaozhu smiled amiably. From the moment she entered, her gaze had already settled on the tiny Jiang Yan.

This child had struck her as special from the very first glance.

Even cuter than in the photograph.

"..."

P.S.: Does anyone have pictures of Sister Leng? You can post images in the comments. Feel free to leave them—I'll be waiting for everyone's pictures.

As for why Old Bai could not post pictures...

This newbie author didn't have permission, sob.

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