Chapter 1527: Chapter 1486: The Root of the Problem

But this is a bit strange.

With just that Mortal Fire, the Fierce Sun Sparrow could never compete for the title of Demon King, which means, the flames mastered by the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan must have been supernatural.

What exactly caused the decline of the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan?

Lu Chuan couldn’t figure it out, and besides, this wasn’t something he should be considering right now.

“However, since the Divine Fire of the Sun can work, that’s good news. We just need to wait for nightfall, when all the Corpse Ghosts come out from hiding, then we can round them all up and exterminate them. After repeating this a few times, we should be able to wipe out these Corpse Ghosts completely. At that time, we’ll be able to confront the Corpse Ghost King directly and reclaim Yun Yan’s body!”

“Lu Chuan, I suddenly remembered something that might be related to the loss of the supernatural in the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan. I’ll tell you more once we’ve dealt with this matter.”

The Tower Spirit spoke timely, causing Lu Chuan to pause for a moment before he nodded slightly.

After exterminating all the Corpse Ghosts attracted by the smell of blood, Lu Chuan took Huo Ling’er back home, and on the way, the Tower Spirit shared her memories with Lu Chuan.

“If I remember correctly, the Fierce Sun Sparrow and Cold Moon Kite clans once shared the same roots, their relationship was intimate, and they often intermarried.

The offspring of the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan’s women were often members of the Cold Moon Kite Clan, and vice versa. Before, I didn’t pay attention to it, as it was a matter between the two clans, unrelated to me. But now, thinking about it, could it be related to this situation?”

The Tower Spirit’s thought was that if the Fierce Sun Sparrow and Cold Moon Kite clans couldn’t intermix their bloodlines, their offspring would lose the supernatural traits. And it was precisely for this reason that the Cold Moon Kite Clan slowly declined, to the point where now they are nearly extinct, with fewer than ten offspring left.

“As you say… indeed, this is not impossible.”

Thus, it explains why the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan lost their supernatural traits after entering here and became ordinary members of the Demon Tribe. Perhaps the problem lies here.

Thinking of this, Lu Chuan nodded thoughtfully and said helplessly, “But right now, I surely can’t resolve this problem. I’ll pass this speculation on to Huo Ling’er, and once they leave here, how to proceed will be up to them.”

“That’s good, it could be considered my compensation to them.”

For over a thousand years, trapped in this Small World unable to leave, such life must be tormenting, and the Tower Spirit deeply understands it.

Just like her, trapped in this Demon Suppression Pagoda for over a thousand years?

The Tower Spirit has considered more than once giving up on that unrealistic dream. To this day, she has almost forgotten how she persisted until now. She doesn’t insist on winning, she just doesn’t want to lose to those sanctimonious people, that’s all.

Long waits only continue to extinguish the already scarce hopes. When the last thread of hope breaks, it marks the moment of despair.

Fortunately, the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan hasn’t reached this point yet. But if Lu Chuan were to make the matter known, it might bring the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan to complete despair. That’s why Huo Ling’er asked Lu Chuan to keep it secret; she really couldn’t bear to see such a thing happen.

Upon returning to the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan’s territory, Huo Ling’er thoughtfully prepared a place for Lu Chuan to stay.

As the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan all mimic their ancestors and reside atop the mountain peaks, Lu Chuan, being human, doesn’t quite fit this. Helplessly, Huo Ling’er had to instruct the clan members to build a temporary dwelling for Lu Chuan. Though it was a bit simple, it held the essentials of a complete home despite its small size.

“I hope you don’t mind the simple environment.”

“No worries, it’s just a place to rest. By the way, Huo Ling’er, do you have time? Let’s chat for a bit.”

Upon hearing this, Huo Ling’er’s eyes showed a trace of confusion, but she did not refuse Lu Chuan. She sat down in the room calmly and said, “What do you want to talk about?”

“Naturally, it’s regarding the earlier matter. Huo Ling’er, have you heard of the Cold Moon Kite? The Cold Moon Kite is also of the King’s Blood among the Demon Tribe and is closely related to the Fierce Sun Sparrow. How much do you know about the Cold Moon Kite Clan?”

“Well… I’m really sorry, I’ve never heard of it. In fact, I don’t quite understand my fellow members of the Demon Tribe. After all, I was born here, so I know very little about these things. Is there an issue?”

“The Empress communicated with me earlier, and after some speculation, we wondered if the situation in the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan might be related to the Cold Moon Kite Clan. Before the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan came here, the Fierce Sun Sparrow and Cold Moon Kite often intermarried, and the offspring born from Cold Moon Kite Clan women were Fierce Sun Sparrows. I’m thinking perhaps the issue lies within this.”

“Are you saying…”

Seeing the incredulous look in Huo Ling’er’s eyes, Lu Chuan nodded slightly and said helplessly, “That must be the issue. It’s just that the Empress at that time didn’t realize this, which led to this situation. But don’t worry, once the Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan leaves here, I’ll help you find the whereabouts of the Cold Moon Kite Clan. Maybe we can use this opportunity to revive the past vigor of the two Demon Tribes.”

“I… I understand, thank you, Lu Chuan.”

“No need to thank me, after all, this was the Empress’s oversight. She also wants to compensate you, but the Empress’s current situation is not well, so… I apologize on her behalf.”

“It’s no longer necessary; perhaps this is the calamity destined for my Fierce Sun Sparrow Clan. I have other matters to attend to, I’ll leave first, and once night falls, I’ll come to find you.”

“Alright.”

Lu Chuan could feel Huo Ling’er’s gloomy mood. Though he wished to say a few words to console her, the matter didn’t happen to him personally, making anything he said seem insubstantial. Only Huo Ling’er could walk out from this on her own.

With this thought in mind, Lu Chuan stopped disturbing her and turned around to sit cross-legged on the ground to start adjusting his breathing.

…

On the other side, in the Penglai Immortal Domain!

Mu Changchen sighed deeply and knocked on the door of the hall. The next moment, the door opened, and Kong Yuanliang, sitting at the head position, spoke with a bland expression, “Elder Mu, you’re here.”

“Sect Master, you’ve summoned me abruptly, is there something you need?”

“Indeed, there is something. I’d like to ask your opinion on it. It’s a serious matter, so I dare not make a reckless judgment.”

“What is the matter, Sect Master?”

“It’s naturally about the alliance between the Penglai Immortal Domain and the secular world.”

While speaking, Kong Yuanliang stood up with a touch of peculiar color in his eyes.

“I’m thinking, since there isn’t a suitable opportunity to make the people of the two worlds understand and accept each other, could we proactively create such an opportunity?”