When Cai Xiao's clear voice resounded, countless gazes in the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion shot towards Mu Chen like sharp arrows. Judging from the looks of it, it was as if they wanted to pierce through him …
The three women in front of him were all top-notch beauties, but they were all speaking for him. Any man would be unable to help but be jealous of such an encounter.
Mu Chen felt a chill in his heart from the countless gazes. He helplessly glared at Cai Xiao, before cupping his hands towards Su Biyue and Hong Yu. "Thank you for your kind invitation. However, the seats up there are too high, so I will not be going. Otherwise, someone might not be able to endure it."
There was a faint ridicule in his words. Everyone naturally understood the target of his ridicule. Immediately, some gazes looked towards Liu Yan, who had an indifferent expression on his face.
Seeing Mu Chen's refusal, Su Biyue and Hong Yu smiled and no longer persisted. However, they couldn't help taking another glance at Cai Xiao. Beautiful women were always a little sensitive, and they could sense a faint sense of danger from the latter.
That sense of danger made the two girls a little startled. With their strength, the number of people that could make them feel danger in the Northern Region's younger generation wouldn't exceed the fingers on one hand. So where did this breathtakingly beautiful girl come from?
The two girls' gazes flickered before they turned around and returned to their seats.
Mu Chen had also returned to his seat as he looked at Cai Xiao, who was holding onto a teacup with a faint smile on her bewitching face. He couldn't help glancing at her.
"Are you trying to kill me?"
Cai Xiao supported her snow-white chin as she smiled, "Those two up there are too beautiful and dangerous. I'm helping you.
I'm helping you so that you won't be distracted. "
"You're the most dangerous one."
Mu Chen sourly said. His words weren't wrong. Although Su Biyue and Hong Yu weren't easy to deal with, the one before him was even more dangerous than them.
"You really don't know how to appreciate my kindness."
Cai Xiao shook her head, before she swept a glance at the upper echelons of the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion. "The younger generation of the Northern Region.
There are a few that are worth watching. "
Upon hearing his words, Mu Chen's eyes narrowed as he cast a glance at the upper echelons of the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion.
Aside from Su Biyue, Hong Yu, and Liu Yan, he had also sensed some obscure Spiritual Energy fluctuations.
And one of the ripples.
It gave off an extremely cold feeling, as if it was a piece of thousand-year-old ice hidden in the depths of Jiu You.
Just as Mu Chen sensed the chilling Spiritual Energy fluctuation, the latter seemed to have sensed it as well. Immediately, the chilling intent invaded like a venomous snake. The slightest contact with the chilling intent would cause one to suffer a backlash.
Mu Chen clearly did not expect that this person's offensive ability would be so powerful. He had only probed for a bit.
He immediately furrowed his brows as he received a counterattack.
He swiftly retracted his Spiritual Energy perception, but along with his Spiritual Energy perception, there was a chilling aura that was like maggots in one's bones.
Purple flames surged in Mu Chen's eyes as the Undying Flames surged, cleanly burning the chilling aura. Thereafter, his Spiritual Energy perception was retracted back into his body under the protection of the Undying Flames.
"What an overbearing chilling aura."
Mu Chen looked at a dark corner of the upper echelons as his voice turned a little grave. From this confrontation, he had already guessed the owner of that Spiritual Energy fluctuation.
It should be the Rank 2 on the Dragon-Phoenix Record, the Netherworld Prince of the Netherworld Palace.
"Why hasn't the Rank 1, Fang Yi, appeared?"
Mu Chen muttered in his heart. He didn't sense another Spiritual Energy fluctuation that was even stronger than the Netherworld Prince. There could only be two reasons for this. Firstly, Fang Yi wasn't here. Secondly, that fellow had already retracted his Spiritual Energy fluctuation to the limit, to the point that even Mu Chen couldn't sense it.
But if it was the latter, then that Fang Yi was truly terrifying.
Mu Chen's gaze turned a little more grave. The experts on the Dragon-Phoenix Record truly couldn't be underestimated. Furthermore, the rankings were very fake and the credibility wasn't high. Those experts that were ranked after Liu Yan might be even more troublesome to deal with.
It looked like even he wasn't confident in standing out in this Dragon-Phoenix Haven.
The atmosphere in the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion returned to normal. But this time, those gazes that were directed at Mu Chen weren't as disdainful as before. On the contrary, there was a little fear in them. The brief exchange between Mu Chen and Liu Yan had made them understand that this youth wasn't someone to be trifled with.
Without those gazes, Mu Chen felt more relaxed. Although he had revealed some of his strength when he fought with Liu Yan, it was worth it if he could avoid unnecessary trouble.
Just when Mu Chen was estimating how powerful the experts that would be participating in the Dragon-Phoenix Haven this time were, a clear bell rang out in the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion, causing the entire Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion to turn silent at this moment.
Countless impatient gazes were directed at the upper echelons of the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion as an elderly figure slowly walked out. Along with his appearance, everyone's gazes turned blazing.
"Haha, the Dragon-Phoenix Haven is getting livelier every time …"
That elderly figure looked at the numerous figures within the pavilion that, despite being young, possessed exceptionally sharp auras. With a smile, he said, "Everyone, this old man is the Pavilion Master of the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion, Mu Qiu."
"Greetings, Pavilion Master Mu."
Although the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion was filled with the elites of the younger generation in the Northern Region, they still returned the greeting courteously. That's because Mu Qiu wasn't an ordinary person in the Northern Region. Although the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion could only be considered as a first-rate force in the Northern Region due to its low population, the number of forces that could be comparable to the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion could be counted with one's fingers in the entire Northern Region.
The Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion only guarded the Dragon-Phoenix Ancient City and did not expand their territory. Thus, they had few enemies. Therefore, not many people would be willing to offend them.
"Old Mister Mu, please give us some pointers on the situation in the Dragon-Phoenix Haven this time." Su Biyue, who came from the Myriad Saint Peak, said in a gentle voice.
It was said that the Cultivation Techniques that the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion cultivated were obtained from the Dragon-Phoenix Haven. Therefore, they could vaguely detect the changes in the Dragon-Phoenix Haven. Every time the Dragon-Phoenix Haven opened, they would announce the information that they had obtained.
"Haha, that's only natural."
Mu Qiu gently smiled as he continued, "I believe that everyone has entered the Dragon-Phoenix Haven for the Blood Essences of the True Dragon and Phoenix. However, the Dragon-Phoenix Haven is constantly changing. Therefore, every time it opens, the situation will be completely different from the previous time."
"This time, this old man will tell everyone a piece of bad news. I'm afraid that only five Dragon-Phoenix Pools have appeared in the Dragon-Phoenix Haven this time."
"What?
Only five Dragon-Phoenix Pools have appeared? "
The moment his words rang out, it instantly caused a commotion in the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion. Many experts had unsightly expressions on their faces.
"What's a Dragon-Phoenix Pool?" Cai Xiao looked at Mu Chen and asked in a low voice.
"It's said that in ancient times, when the True Dragon and Phoenix fell, their bones were scattered throughout the Dragon-Phoenix Haven. When the bones of the True Dragon and Phoenix collided together, they formed a peculiar Dragon-Phoenix Pool. In the Dragon-Phoenix Haven, there are countless Spiritual Beasts that have a little Blood of the True Dragon and Phoenix in their bodies. As long as they pour their blood into the Dragon-Phoenix Pool and borrow the power contained in the bones of the True Dragon and Phoenix, they will be able to refine the 'Ersatz Dragon Physique' and 'Ersatz Phoenix Physique'." Mu Chen explained.
"Ersatz Dragon Physique and Ersatz Phoenix Physique?" Cai Xiao's slender eyelashes gently blinked.
"Yeah, because the essence of the Dragon-Phoenix Haven lies in the deeper Dragon-Phoenix Stage. The only qualification to ascend the Dragon-Phoenix Stage is to possess the Ersatz Dragon Physique and Ersatz Phoenix Physique … In other words, if you want to obtain the true treasures, the only way is through the Dragon-Phoenix Pool." Mu Chen nodded his head.
"It's said that there were a total of nine Dragon-Phoenix Pools in the previous Dragon-Phoenix Haven. I never thought that it would be reduced to five this time."
Mu Chen helplessly sighed. This was akin to pouring oil on the fire. Looks like the competition in this Dragon-Phoenix Haven would be even more brutal.
Only then did Cai Xiao nod her head in understanding.
As they spoke, Old Man Mu Qiu had already waved his hand to suppress the commotion in the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion. He gently waved his withered hand and a Spiritual Energy light screen spread out before him. It seemed to be an extremely blurry and hazy map. On the map, they could vaguely see five bright lights.
"These are the locations of the five Dragon-Phoenix Pools that we have detected."
When Old Man Mu Qiu spoke out, practically everyone's eyes narrowed. Shortly after, spiritual light flickered in their eyes as they swiftly imprinted the hazy map into their minds.
Mu Chen also stared at the Spiritual Energy light screen as he swiftly imprinted it into his mind. Although the map was extremely blurry, it was still better than them wandering around blindly.
Cai Xiao pondered as she stared at the map, before suddenly asking, "How did they detect the Dragon-Phoenix Pools?"
Mu Chen was stunned, before he slightly knitted his brows. "I heard that the Dragon-Phoenix Pavilion's cultivation technique comes from the Dragon-Phoenix Haven. Therefore, they are able to penetrate through space and make some preliminary investigations."
"That also means that there might not only be five Dragon-Phoenix Pools, right?
Furthermore, if I have not guessed incorrectly, there should be a difference in strength amongst the Dragon-Phoenix Pools … "Cai Xiao smiled.
Mu Chen was stunned, before he solemnly nodded his head. "You're right. But the Dragon-Phoenix Haven is filled with danger. There are countless powerful Divine Beasts that have obtained the Blood Essences of the True Dragon and Phoenix. Although their intellect isn't high, they possess astonishing strength. If they recklessly wander around, it will be extremely dangerous. Therefore, basically, no one will make any other investigations."
Cai Xiao's hand gently stroked a strand of her hair as a smear of an alluring smile appeared on her bewitching face. She stared at Mu Chen and said in a soft voice, "I have a way to find a stronger Dragon-Phoenix Pool, do you want to give it a try?"