Volume 2: The Phoenix Stuns the World with Splendid Feathers; Hidden Ancient Tribe

  "The one in your heart?"

  Upon hearing these three words, a pair of eyes as deep as the ocean pierced through the thick fog and appeared in Ruan Qindeng's mind. Like bright sunlight breaking through the gloomy clouds, it illuminated the door to her heart for an entire season.

  "If I really have someone in mind, Dust will definitely bring her to meet Mother and Father!"

  "When the time comes, mother must help Dust look good!"

  Water Sleep Moon was heartbroken, saying that she knew her daughter would be sent to the War King's mansion, and in her heart, there were a million unwillingness. However, for the sake of their daughter's life, they still compromised. Because Ruan Qincheng's 16th birthday was on the second day after the grand wedding. That day was also the taboo day predicted by National Master Lan Mingxuan, a great calamity of life and death. If there was no miracle, she would surely die.

  Even with a glimmer of hope, they will not give up.

  "Mmm!"

  Ruan Qincheng nodded slightly, and a warm color floated up from the bottom of her eyes.

  "By the way, Mother, do you know the National Master?"

  "Dust asked Xuaner, he is the head of the Lan clan, and has been in good relations with our Ruan clan for generations."

  Ruan Qingyan brought in several exquisite small dishes, arranged the bowls and chopsticks, and looked up at Ruan Qincheng, saying slowly. Since it was a small family gathering, he didn't order the servants to wait on them. Ruan Qincheng and Shui Mianyue sat down at the table, eating while listening to him tell stories about the secrets of the Ruan clan.

  "On the Lost Continent, the true masters of the continent are the six great hidden ancient tribes. These six great ancient tribes are the Blue Clan, the Ruan Clan, the Feng Clan, the Ling Clan, the Yun Clan, and the Huo Clan. Each of these six clans possesses a strange and mysterious ability, all of which are unfathomable and invincible."

  As he spoke of these things that ordinary people did not know, a hint of solemn seriousness floated onto his face.

  Ruan Qincheng also heard about the hidden ancient tribe for the first time, and was filled with intense interest. Unexpectedly, beneath the chaotic surface of various powerful countries vying for territory, there was still a shocking force hiding in secret.

  "The hidden ancient clans have not asked about worldly affairs for many years and do not participate in secular struggles. However, in reality, each clan has internal open and secret struggles. Every fifty years, the top three clans in the Spiritual Soul Fighting Assembly are listed as the Heavenly Profound Three Clans, which have the qualification to enter the Holy Spirit Mountain. The champion has the opportunity to enter the Holy Spirit Mountain to find the Divine Strategy Mandate. When the Divine Strategy Mandate appears, the sacred beasts will surrender and command the six clans."

  Ruan Qingshen's eyes flashed with a hint of melancholy, and the elegant temperament was tinged with a thin layer of sorrow. His gaze was fixed on the thousand-leaf lotus pattern on Ruan Xiangyun's brow, the only person in the Ruan family who possessed the clan's emblem. However, due to the venom, she missed the opportunity for her bloodline to awaken.

  It's probably that Dust won't be able to possess any special abilities in this lifetime, unless she has the rarest Blue Clan Pure Yang blood in the world, which might awaken her dormant powers.

  But that child from the Lan family is so cold and distant, it's intimidating just to look at him, I'm afraid it's impossible!

  Ruan Qianer listened intently to his words, and couldn't help but feel a little surprised at the rallying power of the so-called Strategist's Order. If someone possessed the Strategist's Order, wouldn't they have the power to overthrow heaven and earth? At the same time, she was also curious about the Jinghua Dueling Spirit Conference, what kind of grand event it would be?

  Xiao Lianrong heard his words, and a hint of sharpness flashed at the bottom of her eyes. The Strategist's Order is not an ordinary object, it is not the master of fate, it is impossible to find the Strategist's Order! Even if you are lucky enough to find it, you cannot make the Strategist's Order recognize its master! Is the hidden ancient clan so easily commanded?

  "Unfortunately, as the years passed by, our Ruan clan no longer has anyone with special abilities. In five years' time, at the Jinghua Douling Conference, we will probably be eliminated from the six major ancient clans and replaced by other newly rising clans."

  Ruan Qing let out a sigh, his expression calm, but unable to conceal the shame. The clan had inherited the ancient noble position for thousands of years, yet it was lost in his own hands; how could he have the face to meet his ancestors?

  The gentle and soft eyes of Shui Meng Yue also dimmed a bit, originally the most talented one in the Rong clan, with the strongest power since generations. It's just that, back then, to save herself and Dust in her belly, she lost a body of strength. It was all her own fault, if not for meeting herself, he wouldn't have fallen into this situation either.

  He has no regrets, she is the same.

  "Dad, don't worry. Five years later, Chen Er will attend the Jing Hua Dou Ling Conference! As the master of the Ruan family, I will take on my own responsibilities!"

  Ruan Qincheng put down the chopsticks in his hand and slowly stood up. Don't worry, Father, Mother, I will definitely protect you! Hold up the broken family clan, let it draw a brilliant stroke again, and be immortal forever.

  On her stunning face, a pair of obsidian-like eyes sparkled with dazzling brilliance. The sunlight outside the window spilled onto her body. Her three thousand strands of black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, radiating a magnificent glow. Her entire body was covered in a thin layer of golden light, giving off an aura of nobility that made one dare not gaze directly at her.

  A small purple lotus pattern adorned her brow, with fine silver light flowing and flashing on it, disappearing in an instant. The light was so fast that people couldn't see it clearly, but it didn't escape a pair of round and bright little eyes.

  Xiao Lianrong's eyes flashed with a hint of shock, as if she didn't dare to believe everything she saw. The thousand-leafed lotus pattern actually glowed! Could it be that it was really a tribal mark? Originally, she thought it was just something she had drawn on herself, but she never expected it to be the innate Thousand Lotus tribe mark.

  To know, Qianlian tribe tattoo is representing...

  It seemed to feel a faint burning sensation at the center of its brow, where a small lotus flower was blooming. The round head tilted slightly to one side - could it be that she was the person it had been searching for?

  Ruan Qingyan's eyes were slightly red and moist as she gazed lovingly at her daughter, who had truly grown up!

  The sky is vast and the earth is wide, it's time for her to soar!

  No matter what, they will be her strongest backing. The Ruan family may not be as glorious as it used to be, but the accumulation of thousands of years is still not to be underestimated.

  "Miss, Mr. Yin has arrived!"

  The crisp sound of snow came from outside the house.

  "Ask him to go to the garden, I'll be right there!"

  Ruan Qincheng's voice was as clear as a spring, and she said slowly. She greeted her parents and walked towards the garden with lotus steps.

  "The dust is really different now!"

  Her smile is as gentle as a spring breeze, her face full of loving tenderness, and her soft voice makes people feel especially comfortable.

  "Dust is not a thing in the pool, it has its own world, and we should also retreat at this time!"

  Ruan Qingwen held his wife's hand, his elegant voice filled with emotion.

  "Yes, we can't burden Dusty, Ah Ying, you go deal with it! Remember, my favorite Sleeping Fire Lotus, don't forget to bring it along!"

  Suimian Yue's mischievous smile was a genuine and radiant one.

  "Hehe, don't worry! Ah Yue likes it, how can I as her husband forget? Leave everything to me!"

  Ruan Qingyu patted her hand gently, his eyes filled with deep emotions. Their daughter had grown up and it was time for her to leave!

  Digression

  Thank you, dear Sutou Gen for sending two big diamonds and four flowers. Thank you, dear Cao Xiaoxi for sending another flower! O (∩ _ ∩) o Hug one!

  Today I've been expecting for a long time, my little niece was born, so happy to say! Can't wait to go home early! Share the joy of Xian'er with everyone!