Dragon and Phoenix at the Door!

Watching the two people and two beasts vanish, the cultivators hung their heads in dejection. They had arrived early, yet gained nothing in the end—like drawing water with a bamboo basket, all for nothing, and wasting their time besides.

"Alas, beyond mountains are higher mountains, beyond people are greater people. How is this a mountain? It is a heavenly chasm!"

Looking at the terror in the eyes of the four disciples behind him, Fang Tong could do nothing but sigh. It seemed this training expedition had been rendered meaningless. "Stop thinking about it. Such monsters are rare in this world. We merely happened to encounter one. Forget it."

"Yes, Great Elder."

The four disciples answered with difficulty. That terrifying aura still occupied their minds; without a day or two, they feared they would not recover.

The surrounding cultivators gradually departed, and Fang Tong led his disciples back to Blood Soul Island.

"Fang Tong, how did it feel to strike a stone with an egg?"

As Fang Tong and the others passed Xu Huai's group, Xu Huai could not resist teasing him.

Fang Tong stopped and looked back without speaking. He merely snorted coldly, then left with his four disciples without looking back.

"Elder Xu, what exactly happened just now?"

Qingming and Qingfeng desperately wanted to know. It felt as though ants were crawling through their hearts. The young girl Yu'er felt the same and wanted to hear Xu Huai's explanation.

"Alas, there is no harm in telling you. All things possess Artistic Conception, and beyond Artistic Conception lies Grand Momentum. Grand Momentum is formless, gathering the Power of Heaven and Earth to suppress all things, filling people with fear and making them surrender without a fight."

Xu Huai slowly explained it to them.

"You mean a child has already comprehended Grand Momentum? How is that possible!"

This time, not only the two boys, but the girl also found it hard to believe. They still did not understand exactly what Grand Momentum was, nor had they ever felt it, but from Elder Xu's description, momentum was undoubtedly something terrifying. How could a mere young child possibly comprehend it?

"No wonder you do not believe it. After all, you have never experienced the terror of momentum. Cultivate well. Forget Grand Momentum—if you can comprehend Artistic Conception, that will already be impressive."

Xu Huai stroked his beard and spoke to them with a hint of expectation.

"But even if he comprehended Grand Momentum, without cultivation or comprehension of Dao arts, he can only frighten people."

Qingming argued stiffly.

"You brat, someone capable of comprehending Grand Momentum possesses terrifyingly extreme comprehension. Do you think such a person would have no cultivation, or fail to comprehend Dao arts? He simply did not reveal them. If he had wished to just now, he could have easily slain that old fellow Fang Tong. Momentum is not meant merely to scare people."

Xu Huai reminded them earnestly.

This time, Qingming said nothing. No matter how foolish he was, he understood what Elder Xu meant. He simply remained unwilling to believe that such a monster existed in this world.

"Let's go. It is time to return."

Xu Huai led them away from the Cloud Dream Mountain Range.

Elsewhere.

Above the clouds, One Dragon and One Phoenix flew side by side, each carrying a cross-legged boy on its back.

"Brother, they have not even reached the fourth order yet. Are they really that useless?"

After learning that Little White and Little Fire were still Third-Order Fierce Beasts, Taishu Jing spoke.

"Jing, Little White and Little Fire merely transformed into a True Dragon and a Divine Phoenix. They did not advance in rank. Besides, they have only just undergone a bloodline transformation, and their strength has not improved much. Their bodies were merely tempered by the Thunder Tribulation. They still need to comprehend their Bloodline Inheritance so that their strength can transform as well."

"Only once Little Fire and Little White's strength has transformed can they truly be considered Third-Order Fierce Beasts. After that, every advancement will bring a tremendous leap in their strength."

After Taishu Yun explained, Taishu Jing understood.

"I never expected Little White to be able to fly while still a Third-Order Fierce Beast."

"True Dragons are born able to move through the air. The third order is merely their starting point. Although Little White is only third order, it is a four-clawed True Dragon. That means it has greater room to grow in the future. Jing, you must treat it well."

Taishu Yun instructed Taishu Jing.

"Alas, what a bother." Taishu Jing propped his chin up with one hand and blinked, not knowing what he was thinking.

Soon, a small town appeared within their sight. One Dragon and One Phoenix flew lower and lower with the two of them on their backs, descending toward the Taishu Family's residence.

At this time, Taishu Yong was leading the little ones in their daily training at the Martial Arts Arena.

"Uncle Yong, there's a dragon in the sky!"

Suddenly, Taishu Hong raised his head to look at the sky and shouted. At that cry, all the little ones looked up. Clearly, they were highly sensitive to the word dragon.

"Where would a dragon come from around here? Why aren't you training properly? Just you wait, I'll—"

Before he could finish, Taishu Yong saw a massive shadow cast across the ground. He looked up and truly saw a dragon, as well as a phoenix.

Boom!

Little White and Little Fire landed in the Martial Arts Arena, leaving everyone dumbfounded.

"Uncle Yong, long time no see."

Taishu Yun and Taishu Jing jumped down and greeted them.

"You two brought these back? Damn, that's incredible!" Taishu Yong blurted out a curse. Those were a True Dragon and a Divine Phoenix—this was his first time seeing their true forms with his own eyes.

"Little Fire, you and Little White wait here for us first. We'll come back for you soon."

Taishu Yun spoke to Little Fire and Little White, then went with Taishu Jing to see their father and mother.

Cry!

Roar!

Little Fire and Little White cooperatively called out and waited where they were. Looking at the curious little ones, they only glanced at them once before losing interest.

When they arrived at the Taishu Family's Discussion Hall, they found Taishu Feng and his wife there with the three elders. The two brothers entered. "Father, Mother, three elders, we're back."

"Xiaoyun, Jing, you are finally back. Mother missed you so much." Jingyun immediately ran over and pulled both brothers into her embrace.

"Mother, we missed you too, didn't we, Jing?" Taishu Yun winked at Taishu Jing.

"Mm, I missed you quite a bit," Taishu Jing said against his true feelings.

At once, Jingyun beamed with joy. She released them and examined them carefully. "Mm, you have both grown taller after being gone for a while."

"Yun'er, Jing'er," Taishu Feng also came forward, looking at them gently.

Next, the two brothers described what they had seen and heard in the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, what they had done, whom they had met, and everything else.

After staying for a while, Taishu Yun and Taishu Jing left.

"Divine-body prodigies, and blessed with great fortune besides. In the future, these two brothers will surely become renowned throughout the entire Desolate Continent. Feng, Jingyun, you have given birth to two fine sons."

The three elders stroked their beards, their voices brimming with delight.

"Haha, Yun'er and Jing'er are Jingyun's and my pride." Taishu Feng and his wife exchanged glances and laughed heartily.

They returned to the Martial Arts Arena, called Little Fire and Little White over, and headed back to their own courtyard.

"Looks like they cannot get into the rooms," Taishu Jing said happily as he looked at Little White and Little Fire's enormous bodies.

"No matter. We can stay outside with them as well." Taishu Yun glanced at him and replied calmly.

Taishu Jing choked on his words. Meeting Taishu Yun's gaze, he did not argue after all. He waved his hand. "Whatever. The courtyard is nice enough. We can even watch the stars at night."

Taishu Yun chuckled softly and nodded.

Over the following days, Taishu Yun and Taishu Jing stayed with Little White and Little Fire, helping them comprehend their Bloodline Inheritance and improve their strength. Every day, the brothers also entered the Cloud Dream Mountain Range. Aside from hunting, they found precious spiritual herbs and rare Precious Blood for them. They treated them exceptionally well.

At times, Taishu Jing even wanted to switch identities with them.

During those days, the brothers learned some news from the Lan Family. While they had been in the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, Lan Xiyue had awakened a certain special constitution and been taken away by an expert passing by.

When Taishu Jing heard this news, he smiled. This was the fate of a female protagonist!

He guessed that next, his brother Taishu Yun would set out on a path of searching for his destined beloved while crushing all those prodigies beneath his feet. Perhaps, for the sake of his destined beloved, he would slaughter a bloody path for three thousand miles and blow up a few holy lands.

"Brother, what should we do? Your Little Lover has been taken away. Shouldn't we set out to find your destined beloved, then beat the living daylights out of those damn prodigies?"

Taishu Jing waggled his brows at Taishu Yun and spoke while suppressing a laugh.

"Jing, what exactly is in that head of yours? Destined beloved? How old are we? Xi Yue being taken away by an expert is her opportunity. Sooner or later, we brothers will go out and see this world, and we will surely meet her again someday."

Taishu Yun replied irritably.

"Brother, when will that be? What if, by the time we see her again, she already has children? What will you do then?" Taishu Jing's imagination ran wild.

"Nonsense. If it truly turns out as you say, then we are fated to meet but not fated to be together. Enough, stop thinking about such things. Treat Little White better. Do not make me look down on you."

Taishu Yun narrowed his eyes at him.

Taishu Jing sighed and glanced at Little White, who was cultivating. As if accepting his fate, he nodded.