There was nothing he could do about it.
The Dragon Race and Qilin Clan had already gone ahead, and the Phoenix Clan was urging him again. There was simply no time left to upgrade the [Mass Burial Ground].
So be it. He would get to Heavenly Demon City first. If necessary, he could upgrade it after entering the Kun Ruins; that would work just as well.
Having made up his mind, Ji Yuan immediately went to Heavenly Phoenix City's Teleportation Harbor and returned directly to the Phoenix Clan Ancestral Land.
As soon as he arrived, he saw Feng Shu, Feng Yu, and the others nearby.
Feng Mengtang and Feng Zhuer were also there. Only Feng Qingyin was missing.
"Greetings, my lord."
Ji Yuan naturally stepped forward and cupped his fists toward Feng Shu.
"Mm. Qingyin is still handing over her duties at the Founders' Hall. Wait a little; she'll be here soon." With his hands behind his back, Feng Shu nodded slightly, looking every inch the refined gentleman.
Ji Yuan immediately recalled Feng Qingyin's position: a Lamp-Lighting Disciple of the Founders' Hall.
She normally had to serve there, but this trip to the Celestial Palace would take a hundred years. Naturally, she had to properly hand over her responsibilities.
After stepping back, he naturally went to Feng Mengtang's side. She looked at him and said softly, "Almost time."
Ji Yuan turned to look toward the summit of Phoenix Divine Mountain-or, more precisely, toward the Phoenix Nest.
At Fallen Phoenix Mountain, he had received a gift of essence from Feng Mengtang's mother, who was also Bing Xue's elder sister. At the time, Feng Mengtang had reminded him to visit Bing Xue after returning.
But one thing after another had followed his return, and now he was about to depart on a