The little princess got carried away. After beating up her father and brothers, she even wanted to be the clan chief!
This shocking news spread like wildfire throughout the Phoenix Clan in no time.
Naturally, the phoenixes were not convinced.
Firstly, Qingcang was highly respected and all the phoenixes were whole - heartedly convinced of him. The clan chief had done nothing wrong. How could they just replace him?
Secondly, Yaohua had always been the beloved little princess. She was still young and had had many unpleasant encounters with the Immortal Realm. How could she be in charge of the Phoenix Clan?
It was a pity that although everyone was dissatisfied with Yaohua, none of them could defeat her.
No matter how unfit Yaohua seemed, she had a point. In the Phoenix Clan, the position of the clan chief had always been held by the strongest. If they couldn't make her give up the position willingly, there was nothing the others could do.
At night, Qingcang knocked on Yaohua's door.
"What are you here for, Father?" Yaohua put down the scroll in her hand.
Qingcang glanced at it. "The History of the Phoenix Clan... You're actually studying this kind of book. Are you really planning to be the clan chief?"
"Of course." Yaohua's tone was firm. "If you have nothing else to say, please leave first."
"What, am I not even your father in your eyes?" Qingcang glared at her.
This imposing look made Yaohua stick out her tongue involuntarily. "No matter how much you try to persuade me, I won't give up the position of the clan chief."
Qingcang frowned. "Do you really think they'll let you be the clan chief? This is not as simple as you think!"
"If they're not convinced, I'll beat them until they are. If they think I'm not capable, I'll prove myself." Yaohua replied resolutely.
"Nonsense!" Qingcang slapped the table hard, and the table instantly turned into powder.
But Yaohua wasn't scared. "I've made up my mind. Father, don't say any more."
"Do you have any hidden reasons for doing this?" Qingcang raised his hand but didn't really want to fight with his daughter. He could only ask in a bad - tempered tone.
Yaohua couldn't very well say, "You'll be attacked by the Heavenly Demons when you break through to the Nirvana Realm."
Her father was extremely proud and deep down thought she was just a little girl. That was why he didn't trust her.
Her older brothers and the other members of the Phoenix Clan were the same. Although they doted on her, they wouldn't believe her opinions on important matters.
In the clan, she was like a very cute mascot. Because she was doted on, she had no real power or persuasive ability.
Therefore, she had to achieve her goal with an iron - fist approach. After increasing her prestige, she could slowly explain things to them.
Moreover, if she had to be the one to suppress the Heavenly Demons in the end, she would rather go to the battlefield herself than let her family get hurt.
So, she said firmly, "There are no hidden reasons. I just think that if my older brothers can inherit the position of the clan chief, why can't I? Father, you're old. I also think I'm capable of being the clan chief."
"Absurd! How can you take the affairs of the clan as a joke?" Qingcang was furious. He raised his hand high but never had the heart to let it fall on her cheek.
Finally, he flung his sleeve and left angrily.
The two parted on bad terms. Several of her older brothers who had been eavesdropping outside looked at each other in dismay. "Oh no, our sister has gone crazy!"
In the following days, the Phoenix Clan was shrouded in gloom because of this matter. But there were also some clan members who admired Yaohua's strength and were willing to serve her as their leader.
"The only thing we can do now is to find Chongming." Qingcang sighed.
Yanling and the others all nodded in agreement. "Father is wise!"
Apart from God - Lord Chongming, perhaps no one else could persuade their sister.
At this time, Zhuyuan rubbed his eyes and said in surprise, "Sister?"
Yaohua came over with a smile. "Father, older brothers. I was really too fierce to you a few days ago. You weren't scared, were you?"
Qingcang didn't give her a good look. "Rebellious daughter, what are you doing here?"
These days, he had really been beaten up by her several times.
Yaohua picked up a wine flask and waved her hand to conjure up a table full of delicious food and wine. "I'm here to apologize. I was a bit arrogant because I had just broken through to a new realm a few days ago. I hope my dear father and brothers won't blame me."
Mo Qing was overjoyed. "Sister, you're finally back to your senses!"
The group drank and ate happily. Qingcang's expression finally softened a little. "Don't be so naughty in the future."
Before his words fell, they all fell backward.
Yaohua raised her eyebrows.
Behind a tree not far away, an old man with white hair and beard walked over with a walking stick, smiling. "Clan chief, what a clever plan. You've knocked them all out in no time!"
Yaohua clasped her fists in salute. "I still have to thank Lord Heng."
Qingcang was stunned. "You... You actually invited Lord Heng from the forbidden area in the back mountain?"
Yaohua just smiled without saying a word. In the illusory realm, because the Phoenix Clan was in great trouble and the clan chief died, the hermits like Lord Heng in the forbidden area came out.
When competing for the position of the clan chief this time, seeing that no one in the clan supported her, she invited Lord Heng according to the memory in the illusory realm. To her surprise, it really worked.
She would never let Qingcang find a chance to report the matter to Chongming.
The successful invitation of the venerable one made her more determined to take over the position of the clan chief.
For so many years, Lord Heng had been in seclusion. No one knew how to invite him out, but she had succeeded by doing as the illusory realm had said.
This proved that many things in the illusory realm were real.
If she couldn't become the clan chief, how could she lead the Phoenix Clan to avoid this disaster?
With Lord Heng around, the speed at which she won the hearts of the clan members increased greatly. Qingcang was tripped up by her and couldn't get away, and her older brothers were also closely watched by her people.
It wasn't until half a month later that a purple - clad fairy figure appeared outside the barrier of the Phoenix Clan.
Tu Yang had a calm expression as she announced, "The God - Lord has an order. Summon Clan Chief Yaohua to go to East Mountain to suppress the rebellion."
Although this voice was calm, it directly passed through the barrier and spread throughout the entire Phoenix Clan.
In the cave in the mountain, Qingcang grabbed Yaohua and frowned tightly. "How did the Immortal Realm know that you've become the clan chief... It's okay for you to be naughty on a normal day, but you mustn't accept this order."
The remaining clan of the rebels on East Mountain were the Captive Birds, the natural enemies of the phoenixes. Previously, because they had colluded with the Heavenly Demons, the whole clan had become disloyal, and their cultivation had inexplicably increased greatly.
The God - Lord asking the Phoenix Clan to suppress the rebellion of the Captive Birds was like sending a bun to a dog.
"Can we disobey the God - Lord's order?" Yaohua retorted.
"This..." Qingcang frowned. "No matter what, I won't let you take this risk. Fine, quickly return the clan - chief token to me. I'll go to suppress the rebellion."
"Father, stop being silly. You can't even beat me." Yaohua rubbed her forehead.
Qingcang's face almost turned green. "I've been in battles for many years. I'm naturally more experienced in dealing with the Captive Birds than you."
Yaohua patted his shoulder, knowing that it was useless to say more. "You just stay here and practice hard. Try to break through to the Nirvana Realm. I investigated this matter before entering the ice field. You don't need to worry about me."
She took two steps forward and then turned back to call out, "Father!"