At Xuan's words, everyone present turned to him in shock, the old senior included. Fu Mei most of all was surprised by this sudden development, as she'd just been ready to slaughter the phoenix the moment before—or, at least, try to anyway. As strong as she was, a phoenix using its full power was comparable if not stronger to that of a high-ranking Dragon's… but that's besides the point.
"This young friend here… you know this mythical creature?" The High Elf senior asked, words slow and dripping with cautiousness.
Xuan simply smiled and gave a nod, refusing to elaborate on it further. But judging from the calm, almost smug look on his face, it was clear what his relationship with the beast was.
"Impossible—how can a mere Flowing Qi stage cultivator have bonded with a mythical creature like a Phoenix?!" Yang Tze yelled, not accepting the reality.
