Phoenix Emperor
Chap 27's. Bitter reality.

A few months later.

Oh wow!

An enormous aura of power emanated from within the cave, the appearance of that aura even to the point of waking the sleeping Ying Huo in a sitting state.

"The aura even shudders me, the potential is truly terrifying" Ying Huo murmured.

Seven months had already passed since Yin Feng started to perform the absorption, at first Ying Huo thought that Yin Feng found a dead end that took a long time.

However, what happened was beyond Ying Huo's expectations, as Yin Feng instantly absorbed the Yin and Yang pearls right after he had managed to absorb the Fire and Ice lotus.

Moreover, Yin Feng had managed to pull off the unification within a short period of time, it only took him four months to fuse the Fire and Ice energies, then three months for the Yin and Yang energies.

Not only that, thanks to those two extremely rare resources, Yin Feng managed to increase his cultivation all the way to the three-star Yin and Yang realm.

"Yin Huang, your son is truly amazing."

Not long after, Yin Feng finally came out from within the cave, the aura emanating from his body was completely different from before, as well as the look of his eyes.

"I've always wondered, have you ever had any difficulties during the process of unification?" ask Ying Huo.

Yin Feng nodded slowly, then explained the various difficulties he had experienced during the process of unifying energy, but they were all easy to go through.

Of the many difficulties he experienced, there was only one thing that really almost made him fail, namely when the union of Yin and Yang energy.

When performing the unification of the Fire and Ice energies, the barrier that Yin Feng was experiencing was not very meaningful, as he only needed to balance the power of his green flames.

However while performing the union of Yin and Yang energies, he had really difficulty even nearly failing, as he had to balance the life and death energies simultaneously.

"But didn't you get through it all?"

Yin Feng nodded slowly, "right! I made it through it all and got a really incredible achievement."

"Senior, I have a request" Yin Feng said.

"Tell me."

"What if we fight again?"

"Sorry, I don't want to be threatened by that person anymore!" ying Huo said.

Yin Feng let out a long sigh and looked slightly disappointed, "it's a pity, even though I'm eager to test my current strength."

"Just calm down, because someday you will find an opponent comparable to you" Ying Huo said.

"In addition, there's something important I have to tell you."

"really? What does senior want to tell me?"

"Didn't you really want to know who your mother was?"

"Do seniors know my mother?!"

Ying Huo nodded slowly, then explained that he not only knew Yin Feng's mother, but was also good friends with her and had known her for a long time.

"Your mother's name is Yin Huang."

"Then, did senior know the reason why mom dumped me?!"

"Yin Feng, whatever the reason, you must be sure that your mother loves you very much. And for that reason, you better ask him directly."

"Where is he? I'll see him right now!"

Ying Huo let out a long sigh, "your mother died 16 years ago."

Ying Huo's words made Yin Feng instantly speechless, within his chest just suddenly appeared a pain that was hard to explain, and Yin Feng involuntarily shed tears.

During this time, Yin Feng had always thought bad things about his parents, even Yin Feng had thought of never forgiving his parents' actions.

However, the harsh reality he had just learned really made him feel devastated, he also regretted having once harbored hatred for his parents.

"If you want to see him, then go to Zhong Empire, there you will find the relics of your late mother."

"One more thing, that silver dagger is also a relic of your mother. If you manage to collect all the relics, then you'll meet your mother"

Ying Feng wiped away the trace of tears on her cheeks, "i will definitely collect everything!"

"Now, go back and calm yourself, I'll see you later" Ying Huo said.

"Good, senior."

"Hey boy! Can't you just change your call to me? After all, I'm already like your uncle!"

"So much better. Now go back, I have to do something too"

After which, Ying Huo darted flying leaving the wilderness, not long after, Yin Feng also left that place and flew towards the Jade Lotus sect.

***

"W-what happened?!"

Yin Feng was sculpting when he arrived at the Jade Lotus sect, the article of the sect that used to look majestic, now left nothing but the ruins of the building.

Out of worry Yin Feng then tried to walk down that ruined place, but unfortunately he found nothing but the remnants of the fight.

"Teacher, I hope you're okay!" Yin Feng rushed towards the residence of Xu Jiang who had also been flattened to the ground.

Upon arrival at his teacher's residence Yin Feng also found nothing but the rubble of the building, as well as a tombstone engraved with Xu Jiang's name.

Yin Feng's body trembled as he read the name carvings on the tombstone, his feelings mixed, but Yin Feng tried to be sure that his teacher was fine.

"Empire palace, master must be there!" Yin Feng ignored the grave and immediately shot flying towards the Bei empire.

Arriving at the Bei empire, Yin Feng directly barged into the palace regardless of the soldiers guarding the palace gates.

"Teacher!" yin Feng said while in the throne hall.

"Who are you?!" said the imperial general.

"My name is Yin Feng, Xu Jiang's student. Is my teacher here?"

"So you're Xu Jiang's student?" ask Zhao Yujin.

Yin Feng nodded softly, "really noble. Is my teacher here?"

"Sit down, I have something to tell you."

"Excuse me, your majesty, but I don't have time" Yin Feng said.

"It concerns your teacher, so sit down first."

"All right." Yin Feng then sat down on one of the chairs that were in the hall.

After that, Zhao Yujin explained the attack by the Jade Mountain sect seven months ago, explaining that Xu Jiang had died in the battle.

"Your Majesty, watch your words! My teacher can't die!"

"Yin Feng, I know it's hard for you to accept this, but that's the truth."

Yin Feng was silent, he wanted to say something but his voice could not come out, and again Yin Feng shed tears as it swallowed the bitter reality.

Today, Yin Feng received two sad and heartbreaking news, first was the news regarding the death of his parents and now, the news regarding the death of his teacher.

"Yin Feng, you must be steadfast in accepting all of this, I'm sure your teacher doesn't want to see you grieve" Zhao Yujin said.

"Your highness, has no one helped my teacher or the Jade Lotus sect?"

"It's not there, but the attack happened so suddenly that I couldn't send help."

"Then, what action did you take after hearing the news?"

Zhao Yujin let out a long sigh, she apologized to Yin Feng for not being able to do anything, as the Jade Mountain sect was one of the imperial pillars.

Oh wow!

An enormous aura of power emanated from Yin Feng's body, instantly, the entire room was enveloped by the aura of intimidation and managed to oppress everyone there.

"You know they're a black sect, but why don't you do anything?!"

"Yin Feng, calm yourself. Besides, the Jade Mountain sect is a neutral flow sect, so I can't just attack them!"

"Nutral flow? Are you all blind?!"

"Yin Feng, you better forget about this matter and just live your life well."

Yin Feng let out a long sigh to calm himself down, then retracted the aura of power that he had released earlier.

After which, Yin Feng stepped away leaving the hall, yet he suddenly stopped while in the doorway. "Have you forgotten? If it wasn't for me, this empire would have been flattened to the ground!"

"But fine, if it's your decision, then I will also decide something. From today on, I am no longer part of the Bei empire!"

"Well, watch your talk! Who do you think you are?!"

"I'm a nobody, but believe me, I was able to put this empire into chaos!" after which, Yin Feng disappeared from sight.