"Killian, do you realize that this is treason?"


    Great Ancestor Zenme''s expression was icy cold despite his attribute being one of fire. However, Patriarch Killian Zenme merely scoffed.


    "Although you''re the founder, I don''t have time to listen to what children have to say. You don''t have enough experience to run a power on our current scale, and you are naive to think that you can just get past with confidence and valor. This is not such an era. Besides, your true role is to be just an important piece in the grand scheme of things while I am this generation''s Patriarch, destined to take the n to greater heights!"


    Patriarch Killian Zenme''s voice became emotional as he roared at Great Ancestor Zenme, his expression fueled by ambition.


    "So be it." Great Ancestor Zenme indifferently replied, "I don''t want your position and have no intentions to snatch it from you if you have mistaken. As the first inheritor, I''m only making sure-


    "Lies. I lost respect for you when you chose topromise instead of taking the fourth inheritor back as we should''ve rightfully done."


    "You dare go against the ideologies of our Fire Phoenix n!?"


    "How rude. That ideology is only catered when our dear phoenixes love another phoenix-blooded life, if not a dragon or a kirin but definitely not an idiot who has corrupt death energy fueling his soul, much less a ruinous Divergent. Don''t you understand that we must save our fourth inheritor from his vile ws?"


    "Looks like your status and power got to your head, thinking you can suppress everything."


    Great Ancestor Zenme''s expression became a bit sorry, as though he was feeling sympathy for Patriarch Killian Zenme, causing thetter''s expression to twitch. He clenched his fist but released it, smiling.


    "Let me tell you that even the current heir of our Fire Phoenix n will be stronger than you if we pour all the resources unto him than you, so you better shut your mouth. If you didn''t have the karmic key to the Candidacy, I wouldn''t be leaving you alive. Be grateful to our immortal n that nurtured you to this level in the beginning. Right now, I am its Patriarch, so you should learn your manners and give enough respect!"


    Patriarch Killian Zenme growled and swung his hand in an arc, his palm heading towards Great Ancestor Zenme''s face.


    "Stop!"


    Hirona and Sierra raised their voices as their undtions surged, but suddenly, they were also suppressed heavily by Immortal Emperors, causing them to falter. Their expressions flickered, his actions fueling their souls with anger.


    However, they saw Patriarch Killian Zenme''s hand stop right before Great Ancestor Zenme''s face. He didn''t p but patted his cheek, appearing full of smiles.


    "I can''t p my ancestor. Even for me, who has done many things to keep the n free of vermin, that''s too rude and ungrateful, so I hope you''ll reflect on yourself ande up with a better n to retrieve our fourth inheritor back before the month is up."


    Smiling lightly, Patriarch Killian Zenme turned to look at the two female inheritors.


    "Does the second and third inheritor have something to say?"


    "You-"


    "Stay out of this! Only do what you need to do for the n."


    "…"


    Great Ancestor Zenme yelled as he had his head lowered, causing the two of them to shiver ever so lightly. In the end, they forcefully clenched their teeth, not saying anything, and looked away, afraid that their eyes would give away the killing intent that brewed in their eyes at the moment.


    ? "Very good." Patriarch Killian Zenme nodded his head as though he was satisfied, "Grand Elders, I apologize for making you three have to do something like but please take our first inheritor to a secretive underground cer and teach him a lesson so that he can turn a new leaf."


    "As for you two, as long as you behave yourselves, I will not subject you two to disciplinary actions. It pains me to do this but believe me when I say that I have no intentions to harm any one of you as you three are the ones who will lead us to glory."<novelnext></novelnext>


    Hirona and Sierra felt the suppression leaving their bodies. They calmed down, watching Great Ancestor Zenme being taken away before turning to look at Patriarch Killian Zenme coldly.


    "What are you nning to do?" Hirona asked.


    "It''s Patriarch for you, but on the ount that you''re my elder, I''ll not pay attention to it."


    Patriarch Killian Zenme chuckled a bit, "The celebratory banquet will happen as nned, but there''s nothing going to be signed. Instead, we''re taking our fourth inheritor away from him."


    "What if she doesn''t cooperate?"


    Hearing Sierra question him, Patriarch Killian Zenme grinned.


    "Then we seal her memories and have her cooperate. It is as simple as that."


    "…"


    Hirona and Sierra became taken aback, but they didn''t let it show itself in their expressions. They weren''t angered either. Instead, a trace of sorrow shed past their eyes.


    When had their Fire Phoenix n fallen to this level? Just who was behind this? There was no way a mere Patriarch would be able to influence the Grand Elders to this level.


    It wasn''t long before they left as well. However, Patriarch Killian Zenme still remained with his Grand Elders, his expression solemn.


    "Also, get me that woman called Zahara. There''s something mysterious about her as her sister is Yeyin from the Ice Phoenix n. Our spies in the Ice Phoenix n have sent word that there are not one but two inheritors."


    "What!? How can it be possible?" One of the Grand Elders reacted with disbelief.


    The others also were also dumbfounded as this information suddenly came out of the blue from their own Patriarch''s mouth.


    "I received this information just as wended on the Aurora Cloud Gate''s grounds. The only one whose background we''re unsure of is Zahara, and her half-blood sister is Yeyin from the Ice Phoenix n, who''s now being doubted to be an inheritor by her n."


    "That''s why I also wanted to extract Zahara in the guise of retrieving all disciples, but that old fart made things worse for me. Most likely, that old fart is nning on releasing them after we sign the Blood Soul Contract with that brat, so we would have to wait a month, but we can''t wait that long. Quick, inform Rai Zenme to secretively take care of things there. Also, bring my disobedient daughter back."


    "Yes."


    The Grand Elders replied and rose to the skies like burning scarletets, leaving the area.


    Meanwhile, the Patriarch remained with a single Grand Elder guarding him. The former''s expression was still solemn, but it was also immensely confused. He took out a few messaging talismans and told the people on the other side to check Zahara''s background more until nothing was left of her past, wanting to get to the bottom of this sudden mystery that came out of nowhere.


    However, his fingers shook, and his eyes shed with excitement.


    The only reason he was so bold against the inheritors was exactly because of Zahara''s anomaly.


    To him, the reason for her anomaly didn''t matter. If she was truly an inheritor like her half-blood sister, then as long as he could subdue her to be his woman, then his prowess would soar, and he would be stronger than anyone in the Fire Phoenix n and reach greater heights!


    At that point, even ascension would look like a child''s game to him that he couldn''t help but start shivering as many ambitions that he suppressed in his heart burst forth and came showering his soul like a tide, renewing his conviction greatly.