Shen Tian was caught off guard. He had never expected to suddenly have a daughter.
However, that sense of connection constantly reminded him that she was of his flesh and blood.
Shen Aoxue was his biological daughter!
But that was not it.
Not only had she inherited the power of his bloodline, but she had also inherited the Dragon-Phoenix power.
When Shen Tian had dual cultivated with Ao Bing, the divine Phoenix power and divine Dragon power within Shen Tian had merged and formed the ultra-rare Indestructible Dragon-Phoenix Physique.
A portion of the Dragon-Phoenix power had entered Ao Bing’s body.
Ao Bing was Shen Aoxue’s mother, so she had inherited a portion of her mother’s strength and a portion of the Dragon-Phoenix power.
Therefore, her constitution was also the Indestructible Dragon-Phoenix Physique.
Although Shen Aoxue’s physique was not as powerful as Shen Tian’s, it was also a supreme divine constitution that was unprecedented.
Sensing the connection of the bloodline within Shen Aoxue, Shen Tian smiled.
He also had a daughter!
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Seeing Shen Tian’s reaction, Shen Aoxue snorted, and her attitude was cold.
It was mainly because when she had been born, her father had not been beside her mother.
Also, he had not even appeared once in 180 years.
Shen Aoxue felt as if she was an orphan since she had never enjoyed fatherly love.
If it was not for Ao Bing constantly telling her words such as “Shen Tian could not come because of an accident”, or “he will definitely appear”, Shen Aoxue might have thought that her father had already died.
Now that Shen Aoxue verified her father had not died, she heaved a sigh of relief. However, she did not have strong feelings toward her father.
They had never spent time together and were completely unfamiliar.
Not to mention that Shen Tian did not go and see Ao Bing as soon as possible after appearing in Sky Saint City. That made Shen Aoxue even more upset!
That’s the reason her attitude was so cold. She didn’t plan to treat Shen Tian with a good attitude.
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Shen Tian could naturally sense Shen Aotian’s resentment, so he felt awkward. It was mainly because he did not know that such a thing had happened. Otherwise, he would have definitely rushed over immediately.
She was his daughter, so how was it possible that he would not be concerned about her.
Even though Shen Tian had been through a lot, he still did not know how to face such a situation.
Shen Tian took a deep breath and smiled amiably. “It’s the first time we’ve met, so as you fath— I’ll naturally give you a meeting gift.”
Shen Tian knew that Shen Aoxue did not plan to expose their relationships, or else she would not have sent a voice transmission to him. She would have spoken directly instead.
Since she had not said it out loud, she must be unsatisfied with him.
Shen Tian was aware of that, so he did not mind.
It was, in the end, his first time being a father, so he really did not know how to deal with such human relationships.
Especially with the calamity now, many powerful Evil Spirit cultivators would target him because of his fame.
Shen Tian was not afraid, but he was worried that the Evil Spirit race would think of ways to target those dear to him to threaten him. It was impossible for Shen Tian to guard his kin all the time, after all.
Temporarily not revealing their relationship could also be counted as a kind of protection for Shen Aoxue.
Although Shen Aoxue had exceptional talent, and her battle prowess could be compared to the previous batch of prodigies, she was still too far from the powerful top cultivators.
This calamity was not something these young prodigies could influence.
In the end, it would depend on the top cultivators on both sides!
The Celestial World had yet to send powerful reinforcements, so the five regions were still small in numbers and meager in strength.
Therefore, they would have to rely on themselves.
Only by increasing their strength quickly and increasing the average cultivation level of the five regions’ cultivators could they deal with this calamity.
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As for his daughter being unsatisfied with him, he could only curry favor with her!
She was his daughter, so he naturally had to coax her!
Shen Tian waved his hand, and instantly a brilliant light was emitted, shining upon the ground.
A fearsome aura surged through the whole area, shaking the heavens.
Even the fabrics of space could not endure the immense aura and collapsed.
A blood-red longsword floated in front of Shen Tian. Endless laws surrounded it as it unleashed a sharp aura.
The surrounding sword aura was vast and harsh, and just a slight amount was enough to crush the fabrics of space.
Once that sword appeared, the swords in the vicinity resonated with it.
The swords of countless prodigies instantly trembled as if they had met with the King of Swords, and they bowed toward it.
Everyone was astounded.
That supreme weapon emitted endless divine energy as if it could destroy the world and tear through space.
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That sword was the Executing Heaven Sword.
That sword had been nourished in the lobe of his lung by the power of chaotic aura.
The original pseudo-Immortal artifact had transformed into a supreme-grade Immortal artifact.
The Executing Heaven Sword would strengthen Shen Tian greatly. If he were to use that sword and unleash its sword aura, he could even kill a Sub-Immortal.
However, he still chose to give it to Shen Aoxue.
That was because Shen Tian had used the Chaotic Tinder Forging Art and forged his life artifact—Chaotic Star Sword.
Although the Executing Heaven Sword was powerful, it paled in comparison to the Chaotic Star Sword.
Shen Tian had crafted the Chaotic Star Sword himself, so it suited him better.
Therefore, even if he gifted the Executing Heaven Sword to Shen Aoxue, there was no influence toward Shen Tian’s battle strength.
Also, the Executing Heaven Sword had sentimental value.
When Shen Tian had first met Ao Bing and formed the Dragon God contract, it had been because of the Executing Heaven Sword.
It could be said that the Executing Heaven Sword was like their token of attachment that had tied him and Ao Bing together tightly.
If he gave the Executing Heaven Sword to Shen Aoxue, not only could her strength be increased, but the chances of her survival would also increase.
It would count as compensation to Shen Aoxue for Shen Tian’s long absence!
But it was far from over.
Shen Tian waved his hand again, and another supreme treasure appeared.
A brilliant golden light suddenly burst out. It was shining as bright as the sun, covering the sky.
A round golden sun rose up with a vast and unfathomable aura.
That was the supreme-grade Immortal artifact Sun Golden Wheel.
That was a peerless defensive Immortal artifact, and it could even block a Perfected Immortal’s full-out attack once activated to its limit.
Such a peerless Immortal artifact would tempt even a Perfected Immortal.
However, Shen Tian still gave it to Shen Aoxue without hesitation.
She was his daughter, so he had to pamper and protect her so that no mishaps would happen.
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Shen Aoxue’s body trembled slightly when she saw Shen Tian was willing to give the Executing Heaven Sword and Sun Golden Wheel to her.
Her snow-cold expression turned conflicted. It was as if she did not know what to do.
In the end, Shen Aoxue smiled brightly like a flower blooming. She was so beautiful and ethereal.
She used voice transmission and said, “Thank you, Father!”
Shen Aoxue took the two Immortal artifacts, and her opinion of Shen Tian gradually changed.
I guess Father does care for me after all. He is even willing to give such precious Immortal artifacts to me. I must have misunderstood him!
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Everyone was dumbstruck.
The Dragon-Phoenix Maiden really obtained treasures from the Divine Firmament Sacred Leader?
Two supreme-grade immortal artifacts at that?
No way! No way! No way!
Is it really this simple!
Even I’m tempted now!
Many people wanted to give it a try.
However, they only thought of it and did not really go and try their luck.
They did not know the true relationship between the Dragon-Phoenix Maiden and Shen Tian. They thought it was because of Black Dragon Island.
Aoxue was the peerless prodigy of Black Dragon Island, and Shen Tian was Black Dragon Island’s human partner.
The two of them had a close relationship, so it was normal for Shen Tian to give treasures to one’s juniors.
Meanwhile, they were not related to Shen Tian at all. Thus, if they were to go up and ask for one too, they might even be beaten to death.
This new Divine Firmament Sacred Leader was not to be taken lightly!
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However, there were those that could not resist the temptation and stepped forward.
He was Kun Pengzi of North Sea’s Great Void Kun race.
He walked straight toward Shen Tian and looked at him before speaking, “Uncle[1], you can’t favor one more than the other. I also want a present!”
This time, Shen Tian was stunned!
When did I become this kid’s uncle?
There’s another that wants to extort treasures from me by claiming to be related to me?
Is it possible that they think I am good-tempered?
Seeing that Shen Tian was about to flare in rage, Kun Pengzi hurriedly spoke. “Uncle, my aunt is the princess of the Great Void Kun race, Kun Yu!
“She has been insisting on not marrying anyone but uncle in the past 100+ years. Not even grandfather could persuade her.
“Uncle, please just accept my aunt!”
Kun Pengzi smiled as Shen Tian’s return was a weight off their mind.
If not, if Kun Yu continued making a commotion, then she might really become an old woman that no one wanted!
Shen Tian instantly looked awkward once he heard Kun Pengzi’s words.
Amazing! He could actually find such a link in our relationships!?
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Unexpectedly, Kun Pengzi’s words caused many prodigies to follow his example.
A man walked forward. He wore a robe as white as snow and carried a green longsword behind. His eyes were extremely sharp as his sword intent soared toward the sky. He was a sword cultivator but seemed carefree and unrestrained. He even held a wine calabash in his hand.
Seeing such a scene, Shen Tian could roughly guess that person’s identity. He was definitely a disciple from the Grand White Grotto-Heaven. That was because he looked extremely similar to Sword Venerable Lotus, Li Changge.
That’s right—that kid was Li Changge’s son, Li Wangyue.
Li Wangyue looked at Shen Tian in reverie. “Uncle, Aunt Lian’er is waiting for you too.”
Shen Tian, “…”
“OMG, here comes another one!’
Naturally, it did not end here. Another prodigy walked out. That person had a gentle disposition like a green lotus.
Heavenly aura with hazy light surrounded her. She looked ethereal and charming.
She was this generation’s Jade Lake Saintess, Yao Xi.
Yao Xi also spoke. “Erm, my Master, Sacred Leader Qingyue, and Aunt-Master Heavenly Venerable Xiao Ling are waiting for you!”
Shen Tia, “…”
Amazing… This time two came at once!
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Fairy Qingyue’s body trembled slightly behind Shen Tian, and her pretty face glowed rosy red.
Fairy Qingyue had never expected that Yao Xi would mention her too.
In the past years, countless top prodigies had visited the Jade Lake Sacred Ground to ask for her hand in marriage.
Fairy Qingyue was Jixia Academy’s goddess, so she was admired and revered by countless people.
Many exceptionally talented prodigies wanted to obtain Fairy Qingyue’s love, but they had all been rejected.
That was because the whole Jade Lake Sacred Ground knew that Fairy Qingyue had given her heart to Shen Tian.
Even Xiao Ling’er had not interfered as she thought that Fairy Qingyue was worthy of Shen Tian.
Fairy Qingyue did not explain anything but chose to keep silent. She even vaguely anticipated just what kind of choice Shen Tian would make.
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Unfortunately, another prodigy stepped forward before Shen Tian could even speak.
That was a female prodigy that wore rainbow divine light clothes and emitted Rainbow Divine Light.
Her aura was also extremely powerful, on par with top prodigies of other sacred grounds.
More importantly, she was a Rainbow Divine Peacock.
She was this generation’s Peacock Princess, Kong Xuanxuan.
Kong Xuanxuan looked at Shen Tian with admiration and said, “Uncle, my aunt is also waiting for you!”
Her aunt was the previous generation’s princess, Kong Meng.
Kong Meng had encountered Shen Tian in the Primordial Battlefield trial, and they had explored it together.
Therefore, Kong Meng had also fallen deeply for Shen Tian. So much so that Kong Meng had never looked for a Dao Companion in the last 180 years and waited for Shen Tian’s return.
A man was beside Kong Xuanxuan. He also stepped forward and said reluctantly, “Uncle, Aunt Linglong is also waiting for you…”
He was Saint Langxie from the Great Wilderness Celestial Dynasty and also Princess Linglong’s junior.
Seeing that so many people had stepped forward, Saint Langxie also wanted to help his aunt.
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Shen Tian instantly felt a chill down his spine.
Just how many are there!?
When I was young, I didn’t do anything to them, nor did I flirt with them!
Why are there suddenly so many of them…
Are they planning to force me to marry!?
Shen Tian instantly felt a gaze of resentment from behind him. It was Shen Aoxue.
Shen Aoxue gnashed her teeth in anger.
He had actually caused so much trouble? Just how many women did he flirt with when he was young!?
At the same time, a resentful gaze was also locked on Zhang Yunting.
That gaze was from Zhang Yunxi.
She saw that no one was helping her, so she glared at Zhang Yunting.
Why didn’t you give birth to a child that could help me?
Zhang Yunting instantly understood, then he said awkwardly, “Junior Brother! Actually, Yunxi is also waiting for you. How about you consider her too?”
Shen Tian, “-.-”
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Shen Youtian looked at Shen Tian in admiration.
What Father said is correct. Thirteenth Uncle is indeed a ladies’ man!
Just who could be favored by so many people?
And they’re all the Saintess and Princesses of top factions?
They were even willing to wait for 100+ years for Thirteenth Uncle to return.
As expected of Thirteenth Uncle. He’s our role model!
…
Shen Tian hurriedly stopped them.
“Alright! Alright!
“Since we’ve met, then we’re fated!
“Today, I’ll mainly transmit the imperial sutras’ explanation to all of you. It’ll depend on your aptitude for enlightenment to see how much you can understand!”
After finishing, Shen Tian waved his hand, and a few balls of divine light appeared from within him, entering those prodigies’ minds.
Those were Shen Tian’s understanding of the imperial sutras, such as the Kun Peng Dao, Purple-Green Sword Technique, Imperial Sutra of Sun, Rainbow Divine Light, and so on.
He used divine consciousness to transmit it to them, and it counted as a meeting gift.
At the same time, it was also to stop them from speaking anymore.
If they continued, all the prodigies in the Copper Sparrow Pavilion might even step forward since there were so many people that liked him.
It would be impossible for him to accept everyone!
Who would be able to hold up?
Even if he had the Chaotic Body, he would not be able to stand it!
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Shen Tian could not help but sigh.
Who said that being handsome was a good thing?
Sigh…
How could one’s body be able to last!?
[1] In Chinese, there are more specific names for relatives, and in this case, it refers to the husband of the sister of one’s father.
