svetikya 299. Phoenix Eyes Gaze at the Sky
299. Phoenix Eyes Gaze at the Sky
"The Phoenix Eyes Gazing at the Heavens Technique is the most domineering secret technique within our clan. It is completely different from ordinary secret techniques. This technique consumes an enormous amount of energy, and anyone who practices it will immediately go blind with no chance of recovery. Furthermore, those who learn this technique can only use it five times in their lifetime; after five uses, their body and soul will perish."
By this time, some time had passed since Xiao Yan finished charging the great formation. After Mu Yaoyin revealed her intention to use the Phoenix Eye Heaven-Gazing Technique, the entire Heavenly Phoenix Clan was embroiled in a dispute, with no resolution in sight. Mu Qingluan and Xiao Yan were no longer qualified to participate, so Mu Qingluan took Xiao Yan back to her own pavilion and then introduced him to the Phoenix Eye Heaven-Gazing Technique.
"It's truly domineering! With such severe side effects, what are the effects?" Xiao Yan couldn't help but wonder. Normally, the greater the price to pay...
"To foresee the future, to glimpse the secrets of heaven!"
Even these simple eight words sent a jolt through Xiao Yan's heart. The ability to foresee the future had always existed only in people's imaginations. Even the legendary Dou Di had never claimed to be able to foresee the future. In the face of such a domineering ability, all those so-called costs seemed insignificant.
Seeing Xiao Yan's shocked expression, Mu Qingluan chuckled and explained, "Of course, it's not about predicting the entire future; it's just about providing certain answers based on the questions our ancestor asked in his heart."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan calmed down a bit. Answering Mu Yaoyin's question wasn't so heaven-defying, but the ability was still beyond imagination. Even with Yao Lao's knowledge, he had never mentioned a similar ability to Xiao Yan.
Mu Qingluan recalled: "The last time the ancestor used it was because of the conflict with the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. In the end, he glimpsed the secret of heaven and showed weakness to escape here. With the sacrifice of more than half of the clansmen, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan was preserved as it is today."
Both the cost and the effect demonstrate that this secret technique is not something that can be used casually. Only in a life-or-death crisis can its extraordinary effects be truly worthwhile. Having heard Mu Qingluan's explanation, Xiao Yan understood why the Tianluan clan was so tense; it must be a matter of great importance to the entire clan to warrant the use of this secret technique. At the same time, a question arose in Xiao Yan's mind: what exactly prompted the Tianluan Ancestor to decide to use this secret technique?
"Ancestor, you mustn't! Xiao Yan is absolutely not worth doing this for!" Mu Xinyuan pleaded with Mu Yaoyin.
"I acknowledge Xiao Yan's strength, and I support my clan in helping and supporting him, but it can't affect you!" Mu Que quickly added.
There are only six people in this room now, but without exception, all of them are at least Dou Zun level. They are the true pillars of the Tianluan Clan, and they are all extremely excited. No one understands the effects and costs of the Luan Eye Sky-Gazing Technique better than them, so they were extremely shocked when they learned of Mu Yaoyin's plan. They had thought that the Tianluan Clan was about to face another life-or-death crisis, but they didn't expect Mu Yaoyin to use this opportunity on Xiao Yan, the human who had just arrived in the Tianluan Clan.
Unlike the others' excitement, Mu Yaoyin remained calmly seated at the head of the table, showing no unusual reaction to their opposition.
Mu Yaoyin also noticed the only person who remained silent and asked, "Xiao Wei, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Wei noticed that all eyes were on him. After a moment's thought, he said, "I think the Ancestor's decision is not unreasonable."
Upon hearing Chen Wei's words, Mu Zhao, the last Dou Zun elder of the Tianluan Clan, immediately glared angrily and said, "Chen Wei, what are you thinking, making our ancestor use the Luan Eye Heaven-Gazing Technique? Those from collateral branches are despicable!"
All members of the pure-blooded Tianluan clan use "Luan" as their surname, but Chen Wei is not a pure-blooded Tianluan, so he does not use "Mu" as his surname. Previously, the Tianluan clan had no precedent of appointing members of other clans as elders; it was only because Chen Wei's strength was exceptionally outstanding, and his talent in formations made an undeniable contribution to the Tianluan clan, that he was chosen as an elder, breaking with precedent. Furthermore, all the non-Mu clan members subtly harbored a desire to lead Chen Wei against the direct line of the Tianluan clan. At this moment, Mu Zhao's words were particularly scathing, but under the current circumstances, no one, including Mu Que, refuted Mu Zhao's statement.
Only Mu Yaoyin remained unchanged, simply saying to Chen Wei, "Tell me your reasons. Did Xiao Yan move you?"
"Xiao Yan's talent is unparalleled in my life. Not only was he already an eight-star Dou Zong powerhouse in his early twenties, but his talent in alchemy and formations is also frighteningly high."
Chen Wei then changed the subject firmly, saying, "But to be honest, I think this is still not enough, far from enough! The reason I think it's enough is simply because I believe that the Ancestor discovered details that we haven't."
Chen Wei's words temporarily calmed everyone down. The side effects of the Phoenix Eye Heaven-Gazing Technique were too great, so they had already become somewhat unsettled upon hearing it. They suddenly realized: their ancestor's vision couldn't possibly be inferior to theirs, so what was the reason for his actions?
Hearing Chen Wei's analysis, Mu Yaoyin's usually placid face showed a hint of appreciation. She then stood up and slowly said, "Back then, in the battle against the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, our clan suffered a defeat, losing nearly half of its members, but in exchange, we survived. You haven't forgotten that, have you...?"
At this point, everyone present was deeply moved. Apart from Mu Zi'er and Chen Wei, the other three were already Dou Zun back then, and they could never forget the brutality of that war. Many members of the Tianluan Clan sacrificed themselves to give them a chance to live!
"How could I forget, day and night?" Mu Xinyuan's tiger-like eyes were slightly moist at this moment, for his wife had perished back then!
"Back then, when I used the Phoenix Eyes to Gaze at the Heavens technique, I not only gained hope of survival, but I also vaguely sensed that the Phoenix Clan's period of dormancy was definitely not going to last forever!"
Mu Yaoyin's voice remained calm until this point, when her words suddenly became more forceful. A faint, unintentional cry of a phoenix rang out from her, and tiny points of light even appeared behind her, forming an indistinct phantom of a celestial phoenix!
"The Celestial Phoenix Clan belongs to the sky, and sooner or later we will replace the Celestial Phoenix Clan as the absolute rulers of the sky of the Dou Qi Continent!"
"Xiao Yan's appearance gave me a completely different feeling from the others. I had a feeling that our opportunity might really have arrived!"
"You need not worry about me. My final wish in this life is to contribute as much as possible to the great cause of my people with my frail body."
The eyes of the crowd wavered. The ancestor had used the Phoenix Eye Sky-Gazing Technique three times in his life. If he were to use it now, it would be the fourth time. Was that alright?
……
On the morning of the second day, just as the sun was about to rise, Xiao Yan witnessed a true transformation of the world!