After Transmigrating as a Wealthy Woman: Don’t You Dare Touch My Baby! [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 95

The news of a phoenix cry echoing over the Hehuan Sect (The Sect of Joy) spread like wildfire throughout the cultivation world.

Rumors claimed the Hehuan Sect was blessed by the gods, and for a time, their reputation was unmatched. However, regardless of the rumors outside, the disciples of the sect didn’t find it quite as mystical as the stories suggested.

The only truly eye-catching change was the stunning young girl who now constantly followed Senior Sister Zhong.

She wasn’t tall, but she was exceptionally beautiful.

Typically, a cultivator’s beauty grows as their cultivation level rises, but this girl seemed to have attained perfection the moment she took human form. With skin as delicate as a petal, large spirited dark eyes, and a hint of lingering baby fat on her cheeks, she seemed to glow with a faint golden light. One look at her gave others the illusion that they, too, had been purified by divine power.

She was always smiling. Or rather, she only showed such a brilliant smile when she was by Senior Sister Zhong’s side.

Initially, people assumed she was a fairy cultivator from some spiritual mountain. But later, Senior Sister Zhong clarified: “This is my wife; she is the physical manifestation of a Phoenix.”

Suddenly, everyone understood: Senior Sister Zhong’s wife is everyone’s wife! Thus, she became the undisputed “group pet” of the Hehuan Sect.

Zhu Xingtong: “?”

Recently, groups of disciples had begun gathering at the back of the mountain to catch a glimpse of the little phoenix. They didn’t just come to watch; they brought plenty of delicious food and fun toys, which made Zhu Xingtong feel a bit embarrassed.

Zhong Ying, however, was indifferent. She didn’t mind sharing the beauty of her treasure with others—provided they only looked and didn’t touch, and certainly didn’t harbor any ulterior motives.

Zhong Ying patted her head. “You are too beautiful.”

The little phoenix, having just entered her youth stage, didn’t even reach Zhong Ying’s shoulder. Sitting in Zhong Ying’s arms with a flushed face, she whispered, “It’s because I have a semi-divine body. Do you like this ‘cute’ type?”

Zhong Ying shook her head.

The little phoenix pouted. She doesn’t like it?

“As long as it’s you, any form is fine. I was thinking that if you never took human form, I would have even accepted the phoenix shape…” Zhong Ying’s gaze deepened as she stared at her, looking like a predator that had finally found its prey.

“…” Zhu Xingtong covered her face, her ears turning bright red. “Stop right there! No weird ‘human-beast play’ allowed!”

Zhong Ying ruffled her long hair. “Actually, now that you’ve taken this girl-like form, I find it a bit harder to make a move.”

Zhu Xingtong tilted her head. “Technically, a phoenix in its youth stage is considered an adult. It’s just that the human form looks younger. A phoenix’s ‘Adult Stage’ refers to when their power is at its peak. The definition of ‘adult’ is different for humans and beasts.”

She leaned into Zhong Ying’s embrace, her small, jade-white hand clutching at the air confidently. “Don’t be fooled by my looks. My bloodline suppression is fully active now. In this cultivation world, any beast that sees me must submit to my rank!”

“You’re amazing,” Zhong Ying said, kissing her on the cheek.

The little phoenix couldn’t help but shrink back, her eyes curving into crescent moons as she giggled. “Hehe, Cub, that tickles!”

Zhong Ying: “…”

She felt like she was becoming increasingly “criminal.” This little thing was definitely punishing her on purpose. Before the transformation, there was no hope to dwell on, but now that she had taken human form, the anticipation was becoming unbearable.

The two were soaking up the sun in the courtyard, enjoying a rare moment of leisure. Suddenly, a shout came from outside: “Senior Sister Zhong! This is bad! A crowd has gathered outside the sect gates demanding you hand over the Divine Phoenix!”

Zhong Ying froze, but she didn’t panic. She had known this day would come.

If the phoenix cry in the Qingtian Plains Secret Realm had been untraceable, the second cry—triggered by the little phoenix’s breakthrough into her youth stage—was a public announcement that the divine beast was at the Hehuan Sect.

An ancient phoenix—who wouldn’t want to see it?

There were many curious onlookers, but even more cultivators were driven by greed. If one could obtain the help of a divine beast, how much smoother would their path to immortality become?

The cultivation world appeared peaceful on the surface, but Zhong Ying wasn’t fooled. Peace only existed because the distribution of interests was currently balanced. Now, with only one divine beast available, everyone was tempted.

From the moment she knew Zhu Xingtong was a phoenix, Zhong Ying had prepared herself to face the entire world.

“How many people? What do Elder Chilian and the Sect Master say?”

The messenger disciple paled at the memory of the scene. “Many… a dense crowd, all flying in the sky, demanding you hand over the phoenix. The Elder told us not to come to you, but the Sect Master said only your presence can resolve this.”

Hearing this, Zhu Xingtong grabbed Zhong Ying’s sleeve. “Cub, let’s go see. With the Demon Venerable’s protective nature, a fight is bound to break out.”

“Mm.”

Outside the Main Hall of the Hehuan Sect

Countless cultivators on flying instruments surrounded the mountain gates. Many were disciples from the most prestigious orthodox sects, all gathered for the phoenix.

The Sect Master of the Hehuan Sect stood before the hall, shielding her disciples. She remained composed, her hands tucked behind her back, radiating the aura of a powerhouse.

“I didn’t expect the Yunlai Immortal Sect and the Fengxie Demon Sect—who usually can’t stand each other—to appear here at the same time. Is the lure of a divine beast truly that great?”

These were the two greatest powers in the cultivation world. It wasn’t just about their numbers, but the fact that many of their former disciples were legendary masters now hidden away, preparing for Ascension.

Hundreds of years ago, two geniuses—one immortal and one demonic—emerged from these two sects. Any long-lived cultivator knew how much glory those two “Venerables” had brought to their respective lineages. Today, these sects acted as the leaders of the cultivation world.

However, they were like fire and water. Following the will of their ascended ancestors, they despised one another. For them to stand together meant the situation was dire.

An elder from the Yunlai Immortal Sect laughed. “Whether we get along or not has nothing to do with us coming to see a divine beast.”

A representative from the Fengxie Demon Sect chimed in, “Exactly. We can settle our disputes in private later. For now, Sect Master, hurry and bring out the divine beast. As the number one demon sect, our guardian beast is merely a hybrid descendant of the Black Tortoise. Yet, your little Hehuan Sect has gained the favor of a Phoenix? This makes our hearts very uneasy!”

The Yunlai representative sighed. “Our guardian beast is only a Moonlit White Tiger—not even a semi-divine grade. The Hehuan Sect’s luck is truly enviable.”

“Indeed! Neither of the two great sects has a divine beast. What right does a mere Hehuan Sect have to keep it?”

“Hand over the Phoenix!”

“Hand it over! The arrival of a divine beast is an event for the whole world. You cannot monopolize such divine grace!”

The Hehuan Sect Master replied calmly, “The phoenix is not our sect’s guardian beast. There is no need for jealousy.”

“Not a guardian beast? I don’t believe you,” the Yunlai Elder said coldly. “Then why are you raising it? Don’t deny it; someone heard a short, urgent phoenix cry in the Qingtian Plains—likely a hatchling. But the cry heard from your sect recently was long and resonant. It has grown, hasn’t it? Do not tell me the Hehuan Sect hasn’t been pouring all its resources into nurturing it!”

Nurturing a divine beast brings blessings to an entire sect. This was the motive behind their haste; they feared the young phoenix would give all its favors to the Hehuan Sect alone.

“I recall that a new Nascent Soul powerhouse recently emerged from your sect—surely that was the phoenix’s blessing! A mortal one month, a Nascent Soul the next? You dare say that wasn’t the phoenix’s grace?” someone shouted, referring to the rumors about Zhong Ying.

The Sect Master could only offer a bitter smile. She couldn’t answer, as she wasn’t sure herself if Zhong Ying had received help. “I can only tell you that if the phoenix helped a disciple, that is that disciple’s own destiny. Our sect has never forcibly confined the phoenix.”

“That’s why we’re telling you to hand it over! Let us ask the phoenix ourselves, and we’ll know the truth!”

The Sect Master frowned. “And if you ask, will you leave?”

“Leave? Why? If it’s not your guardian beast, then any of our sects can raise it!”

“Exactly! Everyone is qualified!”

The Sect Master tried to speak but was pulled back by Chilian. “Sect Master, why waste words? They are here to rob us.”

“Chilian…”

Chilian stepped forward, her contemptuous gaze sweeping over the crowd. “I am the master of the disciple you mentioned. I will tell you plainly: if you want the phoenix, it’s impossible!”

“How arrogant. And who might you be?”

Chilian crossed her arms and sneered. “I am Venerable Chilian.”

The members of the Fengxie Demon Sect felt insulted. “Presumptuous! Do you know the name of the Venerable Chilian? You dare call yourself ‘Venerable’ and use the name of our ascended ancestor? Are you provoking the Fengxie Demon Sect?” the Demon Elder roared.

Venerable Chilian was their ancestor, the one who protected their legacy. Who was this shameless person claiming her name?

Chilian laughed from sheer anger. “If your ancestor knew her descendants turned into such rubbish, she’d turn in her grave—if she were dead. Has anyone else ascended since her? And you still call yourselves the number one demon sect?”

Indeed, she was that ancestor. She never expected that after reincarnating, she would encounter her own sect under these circumstances. These “grandchildren” were going to be the death of her.

“How dare you!!” A demon disciple, enraged, launched an attack at Chilian.

“Unfilial brat! I’ll clear the house for the Fengxie Demon Sect today!” Chilian caught the golden light with her bare hand and hurled it back. The disciple was sent flying half a mile.

“You madman! You dare harm our disciple!” The Demon Sect members bristled, ready to charge.

Chilian didn’t flinch. Even if she was just a soul in a Nascent Soul body, she wasn’t someone they could handle. Her eyes turned red; if necessary, she would discard this physical body and release her soul to make these fools pay.

“Who wants to touch my Master?”

Suddenly, a voice carrying the pressure of the Deity Transformation Stage echoed from behind the hall.

Everyone turned to see Zhong Ying approaching with the little phoenix. The spiritual energy around Zhong Ying had turned physical, rippling like waves. Her terrifying aura could be felt from a great distance.

Chilian frowned. “Why did you come out? I can handle this.” Then, she paused in shock. Her disciple… had broken through again?

Others practiced for centuries to reach this stage, yet for her disciple, breaking through to the Deity Transformation Stage was as easy as eating a meal.

“Master is angry on my behalf; how could I not come out to protect you?”

Zhu Xingtong stood by Zhong Ying, whispering, “It’s a clash of the overprotective types!”

Zhong Ying patted her head. “Go to Master’s side so you don’t get hurt.”

Zhu Xingtong shook her head. “I want to fight by your side!”

With that, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the beautiful girl vanished. In her place, a phoenix spread its wings in mid-air, its cry echoing across the land. It was as if she were saying: I am the phoenix you seek. I am here. What can you do about it?

“It’s the Phoenix! It really is!” The cultivators were stunned, weapons drawn, ready to swarm.

However, standing before them was Zhong Ying, a Deity Transformation master. One person stood against ten thousand.

If they wanted a war, she would give them one.