In an instant, the entrance of the Sleeping Phoenix Pavilion became chaotic.
People rushed to catch a glimpse of the dark horse who had consecutively defeated the Young Supreme of Shadows and the Young Supreme of Thunder, curious about this remarkable figure.
The manager of the Sleeping Phoenix Pavilion even personally came to greet them.
Accompanied by dozens of attendants, the Qingxuan Sect's team ascended directly to the top floor, finally escaping the bustling crowd.
The top floor of the Sleeping Phoenix Pavilion offered a broad view, overlooking a large surrounding area.
It gave one the feeling of standing proudly above the clouds, looking down on the world.
Naturally, the pricing here was the highest.
A minimum expenditure of ten thousand low-grade spirit stones was required to enter.
Of course, with Murong Yue's status, such rules did not apply. She could enter directly.
After all, no one would offend a Core Formation realm cultivator without reason.
Once Shen Mo and the others reached the top floor, the manager promptly arranged for exquisite dishes and fine wine.
In no time, steaming hot dishes filled the round table, their aroma alone making one's mouth water.
Luo Shengnan wanted to eat but was glared at by Zhao Ting, "The master hasn't spoken yet, and you want to eat?"
Luo Shengnan had to look at Murong Yue with a pitiful expression.
Murong Yue smiled gently, "Go ahead and eat. Today is a celebration, so enjoy yourselves."
After the meal and wine, everyone began to chat merrily.
Luo Shengnan laughed, "Do you all know what the most amazing thing in Sleeping Phoenix Pavilion is?"
"What is it?" Zhao Rou blinked her eyes.
"The Phoenix Rebirth painting! It's on the wall of the top floor; we saw it when we came in." Luo Shengnan said excitedly.
"It's just a mural; what's so amazing about it?" Liu Yunxuan said casually.
Luo Shengnan snorted, "You have no idea."
Liu Yunxuan, "..."
"That mural is the true work of a Divine Transformation stage cultivator!" Luo Shengnan said with admiration, "It's said that the mural contains the true meaning of that cultivator's understanding."
"If you can comprehend it, you can obtain extremely powerful cultivation techniques."
"Unfortunately, no one has managed to comprehend it over the years."
Murong Yue nodded with a smile, "Shengnan is right. I once tried to comprehend the powerful technique from it when I was young but failed."
Liu Yunxuan became interested, "I'll go take a look."
Zhao Ting and Zhao Rou also got curious, "Let's go and see."
"Let's go, disciple. Maybe you are the destined one." Murong Yue smiled.
Shen Mo got up and followed.
Although Xiao Fan was the original destined one, now that Shen Mo had intercepted the opportunity, he might be the new destined one in another sense.
The group arrived in front of the mural.
The mural was enormous, about three meters high and one meter wide.
Converting to earthly measurements, it was roughly ten meters long and three meters wide.
No ordinary home could fit such a thing.
At the center of the mural was a flame, within which a phoenix was reborn in the fire, undergoing its nirvana.
Surrounding the mural were numerous beasts, ferocious creatures, ghosts, and vengeful spirits.
The theme of the mural was evident.
The phoenix died under the attack of these demonic creatures but was reborn in the fire.
The moment the phoenix completed its nirvana was when these demonic creatures met their doom.
Shen Mo examined it closely, noticing that each feather of the phoenix was depicted perfectly, lifelike.
It seemed as if touching it lightly would allow one to feel the texture of the feathers.
Of course, touching was not allowed.
The mural was protected by a transparent cover to prevent any damage from people touching it out of curiosity.
Liu Yunxuan stared at the mural for a long time, trying to discern something.
But apart from his eyes getting bloodshot, he saw nothing.
Next, Zhao Ting, Luo Shengnan, Zhao Rou, and other Qingxuan Sect disciples also tried, but none of them had any insights.
At this moment, a soft laugh was heard.
"Little girl, this Phoenix Rebirth painting isn't something you can comprehend so easily."
Shortly after, the breathtakingly beautiful Mo Yuheng gracefully stepped out from another private room.
The Verdant Vine Sect leader, along with several of their disciples, followed behind.
Murong Yue nodded at the Verdant Vine Sect leader as a form of greeting.
"We meet again," Mo Yuheng waved at Shen Mo, casting him a flirtatious glance.
Shen Mo smiled and nodded in return.
Murong Yue huffed and stepped in front of Shen Mo, blocking Mo Yuheng's view.
At this moment, a booming voice echoed from the stairs.
"Make way, today I'm getting drunk! Hmm... you're all here too?"
The Rising Sun Sect disciple, Hong Chilong, the Young Supreme of Fire, strode onto the top floor.
He was surprised to see Shen Mo, Mo Yuheng, and the others.
Mo Yuheng glanced behind him, "Is Zhou Qingcang here too?"
Hong Chilong nodded, "Yeah, I dragged him along. That guy just trains all day; he needs to relax."
With that, he gave a mighty pull, and Zhou Qingcang, the Young Sword Supreme, appeared.
Now, with the Young Sword Supreme, Young Supreme of Fire, and Young Supreme of Charms all present, along with Shen Mo, who had just defeated the Young Supreme of Shadows and the Young Supreme of Thunder, it was a gathering of the new generation's elite of the Xuanjiang Prefecture.
"Shen Mo? A pleasure to meet you," Zhou Qingcang nodded at Shen Mo from a distance.
Shen Mo was surprised.
He had always thought Zhou Qingcang, being the top among the Five Young Supremes of Xuanjiang and highly favored by the Divine Sword Sect's leader, would be arrogant and overbearing. However, today's encounter revealed Zhou Qingcang to be quite amicable.
But upon reflection, Shen Mo understood.
To Zhou Qingcang, only the strong mattered.
Shen Mo, having consecutively defeated Yin Xuege and Wan Renjie, was no less formidable than the Five Young Supremes, earning Zhou Qingcang's respect.
Hong Chilong laughed heartily, "Shen Mo! I'm so glad you knocked that coward Yin Xuege down. He doesn't deserve to be called the Young Supreme of Shadows. I think the Five Young Supremes should include you!"
Saying this, he walked over and familiarly threw an arm around Shen Mo's shoulders.
"Come on, let's drink!"
Shen Mo chuckled.
This guy seemed like a character.
He looked to Murong Yue, seeking her approval.
Murong Yue nodded, "Go ahead."
"Yes," Shen Mo bowed slightly.
As Zhou Qingcang passed Liu Yunxuan, the latter hastily said, "Senior Brother Zhou, I've admired you for a long time. I'm Liu Yunxuan and have some connections with your sect."
Zhou Qingcang paused, "Oh... Liu... Hmm, sorry, I haven't heard of you."
With that, he followed Hong Chilong to join the drinking.
Liu Yunxuan stood there, biting his lip in jealousy.
Zhou Qingcang, Hong Chilong, and Mo Yuheng's treatment of Shen Mo showed they considered him an equal.
And Mo Yuheng, such a stunning woman, also treated Shen Mo differently.
Why?
Was Liu Yunxuan so inferior that he couldn't even get their attention for a moment?
Even though his father, Liu Yuanfeng, had long been closely connected with the Divine Sword Sect!
Murong Yue saw this out of the corner of her eye and internally scoffed at Liu Yunxuan's reaction.
Zhou Qingcang, Hong Chilong, and Shen Mo drank heartily, enjoying their food.
Hong Chilong frequently burst into hearty laughter, keeping the atmosphere lively.
At one point, apparently dissatisfied with the current drinks, Hong Chilong roared, "Waiter, where's the waiter?"
A young attendant quickly ran over, "Master Hong, what do you need?"
Hong Chilong laughed, "I remember your Sleeping Phoenix Pavilion's finest wine is called Divine Phoenix Brew. Bring it over!"
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