337 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

Chapter 337: The Demon Race Seal "Huh? Who? Who's your father? You've got the wrong person." Jiang Fengyao used his wide sleeves to cover his face, staunchly refusing to acknowledge his identity. If they found out he was peeping at his son's and his partner's window, he would lose all face. It was too humiliating. Unfortunately, the ideal was splendid, but reality was quite harsh. He just turned around and hadn't taken more than a couple of steps before running smack into Hong Feng. "Jiang Fengyao, what are you doing out here in the middle of the night instead of in your room, and why are you covering your face with your sleeves? Did you do something you're ashamed of?" She asked accusingly. Jiang Fengyao: "..." Ye Linglong, pretending she saw nothing: "..." The atmosphere instantly became awkward. Hongye quietly stepped back a couple of paces, preparing to slip away. Yet she was immediately betrayed by her own father: "I did nothing. Hongye said there was a good show to watch, and that's why I came." Hongye: "..." Great, truly my dearest father. Ye Linglong's gaze turned to Hongye, then to Jiang Lingyun, filled with suspicion: "Are you two hiding something from me?" Almost instantly, Jiang Lingyun froze, then flashed a fawning smile at Ye Linglong: "Linglong~ It was all my sister's idea." And just like that, he cleanly sold out Hongye. Hongye: "..." Wonderful~ Truly my dear brother, you two really are father and son. "Hongye~" Ye Linglong and Hong Feng both turned their gazes on her. Under their scrutinizing gazes, Hongye awkwardly smiled and confessed everything. It all started when she noticed Huang Bufan suspiciously loitering outside her senior sister's room. Seeing this was unacceptable since her senior sister was to become her sister-in-law. How could she let someone else swoop in when her brother hadn't secured his position yet? Filled with burning determination, Hongye rushed back to tell Jiang Lingyun. Jiang Lingyun was anxious, and in a moment of desperation, Hongye proposed a foolish plan. While Huang Bufan was still at the door, they could sneak in through the back window. Originally, Jiang Lingyun felt uneasy about this, blushing with his body half inside and half outside, hesitating since entering someone's room like this wasn't right. Finally, an impatient Hongye kicked him all the way in. If it weren't for his decent reflexes, stabilizing himself upon landing, Huang Bufan outside might have noticed. After recounting everything, Jiang Lingyun blushed deeply and felt embarrassed, having never done anything like this before in his life. However, considering the outcome, he didn't regret it. As for Hongye, her attitude was entirely different—utterly fearless: "Just admit it was right, and you two should thank me for playing matchmaker. Without me, who knows when you would have broken through that invisible barrier." Feng Li and Jin Yuanbao privately gave her a thumbs-up, expressing admiration. The Yaolong wholeheartedly agreed: "Yes, yes, girl, you're a great matchmaker. Take a look at me too, would you? Find me a match with the little Phoenix." Hongye waved her hand grandiosely in agreement and immediately turned to ask Binghuang Zhixin: "Hey, Xiaohuang, what do you think of our Yaolong? He's in the top ten on the different flames list, definitely one of the exceptional young ones. Don't miss out." Binghuang Zhixin looked at Yaolong with disdain and snorted coldly: "I wouldn't go for such a fool. He looks silly." Then she arrogantly flew back to Ye Linglong's side, her small phoenix-shaped flame settling on her shoulder. Meanwhile, the scolded Yaolong was oddly pleased, with the fire twisting into a braid in the air: "Even when she scolds, Xiaohuang is... *swoon*" His tone was enough to give anyone goosebumps. Hongye didn't even want to watch her own flame's pathetic display. It was utterly embarrassing. Jin Yuanbao's lips were stretched so wide they nearly reached his ears, but he managed to hold back his laughter, mindful of the flame's bad temper and fearful of being chased and burned. Feng Li didn't have such concerns and laughed loudly, even Jiang Fengyao and Hong Feng smiled. At this moment, Hongye wished she could bury her head in the ground: "It's bad enough you're embarrassing yourself, but you're dragging me down with you." Yaolong, however, was indifferent: "What do they know? There aren’t many girls among the flames, let alone one as pretty as Xiaohuang. If I don't act fast, I might not find a wife." Hongye: "..." You're just a bunch of flames. Can you even tell the difference? ... Jiuyou Continent, Demon Race Seal Location At the westernmost point of Jiuyou Continent lies an abyss, seemingly bottomless, and at first sight, it gives a sense of intense oppression. As the wind howls past, strange sounds echo faintly, almost as if someone is wailing. Currently, four people stood beside the abyss, gazing down into the black depths with solemn eyes. The wind whipped their long robes, making them flare fiercely. One of them, a man with a handsome face and phoenix eyes, spoke: "The seal has developed cracks. With our power, we can barely patch it, but how long it will last is unknown." "Spiritual energy in the entire world is growing more sparse. If the path to ascension remains blocked, I'm afraid this world won't even have the Transcendence stage left," said another man with a robust voice, clad in a golden armor robe, resembling Huangfu Ling closely. "But now, there are two Emperor Stars, and they are at an impasse. The person who can break this stalemate is yet unclear," said an old man with snow-white hair and beard, yet a young face. He wore the dark robes of the Divine Machine Pavilion, with an air of inscrutability, ever speaking of fate. Finally, there was a burly man, with rugged facial features and a towering stature, emanating a powerful aura of masculinity, similar to that of Huang Bufan. "I heard your Phoenix Valley is fully backing one side in this Emperor Star contention. How come? Aren’t you isolated from the world? Have you made your choice?” Though they have been here mending the seal, they were fully informed of the outside affairs. Naturally, they were aware of the grudges involving the Glazed Sword Sect, the demon race, and the demon sect. "Hmph~ Better than your own Imperial Ultimate Sect hiding like turtles. Why complicate matters? In two hundred years, the secret realm will open. This is our last chance, miss it, and the world may not last until the next opening." "Just bring both Emperor Stars inside. When the time comes, we'll naturally see who can resolve the stalemate!"