One of the Phoenix Clan’s Affiliated Powers

"So that's how it is..." Grace frowned.

"So, you're half Divine too," Evan Xiao teased, playing with her hair and looking quite pleased. "If your bloodline seal is broken, you'll live for a very long time."

I'll live a long time—why does that make you so happy?

Grace shot him a look and pressed her lips together.

"Do you remember when the sky changed, like swords piercing through heaven and earth?" Evan Xiao asked again.

"Of course I remember! That day, I was with Rong Yin and Shan'er, coming back to Yanjing from Four Symbols City. We saw that crazy phenomenon in the sky—it was absolutely unforgettable!"

"That was when the Phoenix Clan had another civil war," Evan Xiao said. "At the same time, a reclusive Phoenix elder appeared after thousands of years, forcing the current royal family to back down. Your mother's family finally got to return to the Southern Realm."

"Oh..." Grace nodded, only half understanding. "But what does that have to do with Grace Wan?"

"Funny you ask. The Wan Clan... is actually one of the Phoenix Clan's affiliated forces. Back then, they were dragged down by the Phoenix Clan and nearly wiped out," Evan Xiao explained. "Grace Wan is the only legitimate descendant of the Wan Clan. If she dies, the Phoenix Clan—which is already weak—will lose even more support."

"The Phoenix Clan?"

"That's your mother's clan," Evan Xiao said. "Within the Phoenix Clan, there are the Phoenix, Scarlet, Grace, Swan, and other divine races. Your mother is Phoenix Clan. The current royal family is the Scarlet Clan."

"So, the rebellion back then was started by the Scarlet Clan?"

Evan Xiao nodded.

"So, Princess Luminia is a Phoenix Clan princess?"

Wouldn't that make her the same clan as my mother?

"No, she's a Scarlet Clan princess," Evan Xiao said. "Phoenix Clan women aren't called 'princess' anymore."

"Scarlet Clan?" Grace was puzzled. "Aren't they at odds with the Phoenix Clan? Why would she plead for someone from the Phoenix Clan?"

"That's just how Princess Luminia is," Evan Xiao said. "Everyone in the Divine Realm says she's a goddess of compassion and virtue."

"I see..." Grace looked at Evan Xiao. "Shan'er said you owe Princess Luminia a favor. What kind of favor?"

"She and Sophie Shang once saved my sister's life together."

"Sophie Shang? Why is she mixed up with Sophie again?"

"Sophie's mother's clan is the Scarlet Clan. Princess Luminia and Sophie are cousins."

"This is so complicated..."

"Let's go into the Sanctum! I want to see Ray," Evan Xiao said, transforming into Cutie Pie and slipping into the space.

Once inside, he turned back into his human form.

The Divine Dragons are born with a power that lets them jump through space—something no other divine race can do.

Especially when they're in their true form.

Grace glared at him, annoyed: "This is my Sanctum. How can you just pop in whenever you want?"

"I'm just that powerful."

Grace: "..."

Evan Xiao called out calmly, "Ray, come here!"

Little Ray happily swam over.

Evan Xiao scooped him up, and suddenly a drop of golden liquid appeared in his hand, which he fed to Ray.

Ray ate it and looked absolutely delighted.

"What did you just feed him?" Grace asked.

"Something that's really good for him."

Suddenly, Grace realized something, her eyes wide in shock: "Ray... Ray... is Cutie Pie's son, which means he's your son! Wait, he's not an Antler Serpent, he's a little dragon?"

"That's right," Evan Xiao replied with a smile. "He's our son—Ray."

"What? Ray?" Grace was overwhelmed with joy, her eyes growing hot and red.