A rendition of "Phoenix Seeking Mate" let its listeners appreciate the beauty of music theory and the phoenix's dance. Even after the flute fell silent, lingering notes seemed to echo in their ears. Ji Yuan had already put away the cave flute, yet aside from beings such as True Dragons, Old Flood Dragons, and Aged Demonic Birds, all the other listeners still wore intoxicated expressions.
After finishing the piece, Ji Yuan too felt immensely refreshed. Holding the cave flute, he cupped his hands toward Dan Ye in salute. The phoenix's true form landed on the branches and bowed low in return.
Dan Ye said nothing in praise, but Ji Yuan understood that feeling of a kindred spirit being hard to find.
At that moment, the phoenix's radiance shone far more brilliantly than usual. The entire Phoenix Tree in the Sea was veiled in a layer of Five-Colored Radiant Mist, illuminating the night sky over the sea. The Seawater below reflected the glowing haze, flowing with dazzling colors in breathtaking beauty.
It was at such a moment that Ji Yuan, cave flute in hand, bid farewell to the True Phoenix Dan Ye, who had landed on a branch. Maintaining Dream Journey within the Book came at a cost. Hosting several thousand guests of considerable cultivation consumed magical power only secondarily; the main drain was on his mind and spirit.
With "Phoenix Seeking Mate" at an end, Ji Yuan felt as though he had fought another spell battle and was somewhat weary.
No one heard what Ji Yuan and the phoenix said atop the branches. Perhaps they had said nothing at all. Only the few who had already awakened from the heavenly melody witnessed this scene.
As Ji Yuan slowly stood up, he swept his sleeve toward the many guests. A hazy