Aside from harboring murderous intent towards Xu Chuan, he was also contemplating where this Xu Chuan had emerged from.
In his memory, there was no such person among the Quasi-Saint Sons of Taiyi Holy Land.
The ninth-ranked Quasi-Saint Son was also named Yang Sheng.
And it was Yang Sheng who ultimately became the Saint Son of Taiyi Holy Land.
As for Su Miaoyin, she had never accepted the affection of any man from beginning to end, until she reached the Emperor Realm.
But now, Yang Sheng was gone, the ninth Quasi-Saint Son had become this Xu Chuan, and he had even gained Su Miaoyin's favor.
All of this was vastly different from his memories!
"What in the world is going on?"
"Who is this Xu Chuan?"
"Could he also be a reborn individual?"
Feng Hao's expression shifted between gloom and uncertainty.
However, as he was at the rear of the group, no one noticed the change in his expression.
"Impossible!"
"With one reborn individual like myself, it's already earth-shattering news. If there were another, wouldn't the Xuan Tian Continent be thrown into chaos?"
"Therefore, he absolutely cannot be a reborn individual!"
Soon, Feng Hao shook his head, negating his previous thought.
This idea was simply too unrealistic.
However, he still harbored doubts about Xu Chuan's origins, unable to fathom it.
"Forget it!"
"What's the use of thinking so much?!"
"When I capture him, under my Soul Searching Great Art, everything will be clear!"
"The immediate priority is to obtain the Phoenix Seal and control the entire Undying Volcano power!"
"Only then can I realize my future plans!"
Feng Hao cast aside all thoughts and followed the group towards Phoenix Valley.
Soon, Xu Chuan and his party arrived at the area with the phoenix trees that Xu Chuan had seen before.
"This is where our Phoenix clan resides. These phoenix trees were planted one by one by our ancestors with their own hands!"
The leading elder introduced to Xu Chuan.
Xu Chuan nodded, acknowledging this.
Then, the group continued walking, soon reaching the depths of the area, outside a valley.
This was the true core of the Phoenix clan, and the core of the entire Undying Volcano power, the place called Phoenix Valley.
Normally, besides the Phoenix clan and the experts of the flying beast tribes belonging to the Undying Volcano, very few people could enter here.
That Xu Chuan could come now was a great show of respect.
As they entered Phoenix Valley, Xu Chuan saw a giant stone blocking their path.
This stone was incredibly large, towering into the clouds, like a stone wall blocking the way.
As the group approached, the giant stone emitted waves of fluorescent light, scanning over them. Xu Chuan instantly felt locked onto by something, as if any movement would result in a devastating strike.
Xu Chuan dared not move rashly, and when the fluorescent light passed, this feeling vanished.
Xu Chuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing this, the elder said, "Saint Son Xu, do not be afraid. This is our clan's supreme treasure – the 'Heart-Seeking Stone.' Anyone who harbors hostility towards our clan or the Undying Volcano will be attacked by it!"
"Even an expert of the Heavenly King Realm cannot escape death!"
"This is a necessary procedure to enter Phoenix Valley. We hope Saint Son Xu will not take offense."
He did not conceal anything, explaining it all to Xu Chuan.
Xu Chuan waved his hand, "It's alright, I understand!"
It was not unusual for the core areas of powerful factions to have such measures.
Taiyi Holy Land's entrance had a 'Mind-Reflecting Array,' which detected everyone who passed. It was just that no one knew about it.
Those who knew were people who harbored ill intentions towards Taiyi Holy Land and were dealt with on the spot.
Xu Chuan only learned of this matter by chance.
After passing the Heart-Seeking Stone one by one, they had truly entered the Phoenix clan.
This place called Phoenix Valley, although referred to as a valley, was immensely vast.
Normally, it was covered by formations, and its existence was unknown to the outside world.
"Feng Yang, you're back. How was it? Did you receive the Quasi-Saint Son of Taiyi?"
As soon as they entered the valley, a middle-aged woman appeared, greeting the leading elder familiarly.
Only then did Xu Chuan learn that the elder's name was Feng Yang.
"This is Saint Son Xu Chuan!"
Feng Yang pointed to Xu Chuan and introduced him to the woman.
"Greetings, Senior!" Xu Chuan cupped his fists and said.
Xu Chuan keenly sensed that the cultivation of this middle-aged woman was that of a Heavenly King Realm expert.
The younger generation of the Phoenix clan behind Xu Chuan also bowed to the woman and said in unison, "Greetings, Second Elder!"
The middle-aged woman, addressed as Second Elder, nodded, "Hurry, the Clan Leader has been waiting for a long time!"
After saying this, she flew towards a magnificent hall in the center of the valley.
Xu Chuan and the others followed closely and entered the grand hall.
The grand hall was brightly lit.
In the hall, the experts of the flying beast tribes belonging to the Undying Volcano sat on one side, and the experts of the Phoenix clan sat on the other.
And seated at the head of the hall was the Clan Leader of the Phoenix clan, the actual controller of the Undying Volcano, the half-Emperor realm expert, Feng Sheng!
"You've arrived?"
"Sit."
As Xu Chuan approached the hall, Feng Sheng, who had his eyes closed, opened them and spoke.
Xu Chuan did not stand on ceremony and sat on an empty chair.
Su Miaoyin, however, stood by his side, not leaving his presence.
After Xu Chuan sat down, Feng Sheng spoke again.
"Saint Son Xu, why have you come here this time?"
Hearing this, Xu Chuan stood up, bowed, then sat down again and replied, "It's nothing major. I was returning to the Eastern Domain and happened to pass by your territory. I've heard news of the Undying Volcano many times in the Southern Domain, so I came to take a look."
"I never expected you to have foreseen my arrival, Senior, and to greet me with such a grand reception. It truly makes me feel overwhelmed!"
Feng Sheng listened and smiled, shaking his head. "From the moment you stepped into the Undying Volcano's territory, every flying bird I saw was my informant. I was fully aware of your movements."
"Anyone could see you were heading this way!"
"I have seen your portrait. Xuan Sa had already passed your information to factions allied with Taiyi Holy Land."
Xu Chuan was speechless.
He had not considered this point.
Originally, he thought Feng Sheng had cultivated some kind of precognitive martial art.
And it turned out to be this?
"Since you've come, stay at our clan for a few days!"
"Otherwise, when you return, Xuan Sa will say I'm stingy again!"
Feng Sheng said with a shake of his head.
He was very familiar with Xuan Sa, the Holy Lord of Taiyi. Before he took over the Undying Volcano, they had met during their travels, and became friends.
Later, when he managed the Undying Volcano and Xuan Sa became the Holy Lord of Taiyi, they were both busy with their own factions, and their meetings became less frequent.
However, their friendship had not diminished.
It was because of this connection that Xu Chuan received such a grand reception upon his arrival.
If it were someone from another faction, not being driven away would have been considered good!