After a moment of silence, the leader slowly nodded her head and said, "I’ll bring it up with the other leaders. It’ll probably take a few days to receive an answer."
"We can wait."
The leader retrieved a communication jade slip from her spatial ring and began sending messages, notifying each and every leader of the Ten Royal Phoenix Clans about the situation.
She had expected it would take several days for them to reply, but to her surprise, many of the leaders responded within mere minutes.
"Six of the other nine clans have responded and agreed to attend the meeting. However, three have refused," she informed Yuan.
"Who refused?" Yuan asked.
"The Crimson Rebirth Phoenix Clan, Immortal Ember Phoenix Clan, and the Imperial Vermilion Phoenix Clan. They’re ranked 8th, 4th, and 1st in the Royal Clans," she explained. "So, do you still want to have this gathering?"
He nodded, "Yes, I don’t need all of the Royal Clans on my side—just enough to convince you to give me the Ancient Seal."
The leader’s mouth dropped.
"You’re seriously doing all of this just for the Ancient Seal? Why do you even want it? Besides being a key that opens the Primordial Realm, I don’t think it has any other uses," she said.
"I’ll tell you after I acquire the Ancient Seal," he said with a calm smile.
"Fine. Then, when do you want the gathering to happen? What about the location?"
"As soon as possible. As for the location, I’ll let you decide."
"I understand. Give me a moment to think."
A few minutes later, she said, "I can’t really think of anything, so let’s just hold it where we usually do—at the Undying Fiery Summit. Since this topic is too sudden, it’ll take at least a month or two for everyone to be prepared. Let’s hold the gathering three months from now just to be safe."
"Sounds good." Yuan agreed.
"Then I’ll let the others know."
The leader immediately notified those who agreed to the gathering of the location and time. Soon, they responded with acknowledgement.
"Alright. It’s done."
"Thank you. Now, let’s talk about the Rising Phoenix Clan. Although this could wait until the gathering, we might as well do it now since we’re already here."
"What do you want from the Rising Phoenix Clan?" she asked, a faint frown of worry creasing her brow.
"Nothing material," Yuan replied. "I want the Rising Phoenix Clan to serve me. Or, if you prefer a better phrasing, I want you to work with me."
"That’s—"
Yuan quickly interrupted the leader as she opened her mouth, "Listen to my offer before you give me an answer."
The leader slowly closed her mouth and silently nodded.
"Not only will we improve the Rising Phoenix Clan’s bloodline purity, but we’ll also help your bloodline evolve into a superior one—if it’s possible."
"What... did you just say?" The leader’s eyes widened so far that it seemed her eyeballs might pop out.
"Primordial Phoenixes like Feng Yuxiang have the ability to improve other phoenixes’ bloodline purity, but I can do that and evolve it."
"How can a mere human have the ability to—"
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