The Wicked Female Is Wild and Scheming, Living in a Love Battlefield Every Day-Chapter 452 - 336: Xylon Phoenix Dies (Part 2)

Mael Valerius casually threw the blood-stained Beast Cloth onto Xylon Phoenix’s corpse, his golden eyes sweeping over the Phoenix Clan elders who were as silent as cicadas in winter: "From today onwards, Soren Phoenix will succeed as the Phoenix Clan Chief. Does anyone have any objections?"

Though his voice wasn’t loud, it sent a shiver down the spine of every elder present.

"We have no objections and will adhere to the Young Clan Leader’s command."

The Great Elder was the first to step forward and bow, instantly changing his address from Young Master to Young Clan Leader for Soren Phoenix.

The other elders quickly echoed in agreement, fearing they’d be singled out as an example if they hesitated.

Horace Valerius’s massive golden dragon body disappeared, transforming into human form in an instant.

His gaze slowly swept over the trembling elders present, letting out a satisfied snort, "At least you know your place."

Soren Phoenix stood up, the flirtatious charm of his peach blossom eyes was gone, replaced by the authority of a leader, "Deliver my command. From this moment, reorganize the entire Phoenix Clan, and within three days, I want to see all the account books and staff lists."

He turned to Horace Valerius, bowing respectfully, "Uncle, your nephew wishes to borrow the Black-armored Guard of the Dragon Clan."

Horace Valerius naturally understood his intent and waved his large hand, "Mira, stay behind with your men to assist Soren."

"Yes."

Mael Valerius accepted.

Soren Phoenix winked at him, reverting back to his nonchalant demeanor, "Cousin, thank you for your hard work~"

Mael Valerius turned his face away in disdain, "Cut it out."

Soren Phoenix chuckled lightly, unbothered by his attitude, turning to face the elders, "Why are you still standing there? Or do you want me, your Clan Leader, to personally clean up this mess?"

The elders woke as if from a dream, quickly responding and getting into action, starting to direct the Phoenix Clan Warriors to clear the ruins and rebuild The Phoenix Tree Hall.

Xylon Phoenix’s body was lifted by several Phoenix Clan Warriors, preparing for burial.

According to the Phoenix Clan’s customs, a Clan Leader’s death should be followed by a grand funeral.

However, Xylon Phoenix’s situation was special. His death was tantamount to being abandoned by the entire Phoenix Clan as a traitor, so the funeral was kept simple.

The Great Elder looked at Xylon Phoenix’s corpse, feeling a myriad of emotions.

He had once watched Xylon Phoenix ascend step by step to become the Clan Leader, leading the Phoenix Clan to prosperity. Who could have thought that it would end like this?

He sighed and turned to ask Soren Phoenix, "Young Clan Leader, the Clan Leader’s funeral..."

"Just follow the rules."

Soren Phoenix said lightly, "After all, he was once the Clan Leader of the Phoenix Clan, and the requisite dignity must be afforded."

The Great Elder nodded in agreement and directed others to carry Xylon Phoenix’s body away to hold the funeral according to tradition.

Afterward, he went on to deal with other affairs.

Horace Valerius, seeing Xylon Phoenix dead and matters satisfactorily resolved, didn’t stay here longer.

Soon he left with the Dragon Clan Elder.

Of course, the Dragon Clan Black-armored Guard remained.

The purpose, naturally, was intimidation.

Once Soren Phoenix formally takes charge of the entire Phoenix Clan, eliminating those elders with dissenting hearts, the Black-armored Guard will naturally return.

Seeing his uncle preparing to leave, Soren Phoenix personally escorted him to the entrance of Pyralia, watching them depart before returning.

Thinking about his uncle’s prejudice against Luna, he sighed softly, looking helpless.

His uncle was indeed a good uncle, a good Clan Leader, and a good father.

Unfortunately, his views were too stubborn and inflexible. No matter how good Luna was, once labeled a fraud and a wandering spirit, his uncle could never accept her.

Including being indifferent to the two freshly born Dragon Eggs.

Otherwise, given the difficulty of Dragon Clan offspring, with his uncle so anxiously hoping for a child, he would have already flown to The Lower Domain.

Instead of like now, ignoring everything, not bothering to even glance at them.

Soren Phoenix rubbed his temples and almost collided with Mael Valerius, who had somehow appeared behind him.

"Cousin, why are you like a ghost?"

He exaggeratedly patted his chest and stepped back half a step, feigning fright.

Mael Valerius stared at his exaggerated expression and directly asked, "When are you returning to The Lower Domain?"

He had finally convinced Luna to let him stay by her side, but hadn’t had time to properly express his attentions and earn her full forgiveness.

Only to rush to Aetheria.

Even the Dragon Egg had not been given much attention.

If not for this incident, he wouldn’t have bothered running back to Aetheria. Now that things were resolved, he naturally wanted to hurry back.

Soren Phoenix laughed at the words, "At least wait until I’ve properly handled this bunch of old relics."

Mael Valerius’s face looked displeased, "Three days, at most I’ll give you three days, if unresolved I’ll return myself."

Soren Phoenix was about to speak.

The Great Elder came cautiously with the clan records, "Clan Leader, according to custom you should move into The Phoenix Tree Hall, but since it’s in ruins and needs rebuilding, wouldn’t it be better..."

"Wouldn’t it be better to temporarily reside at my former place until the hall is rebuilt and then move in?"

Soren Phoenix completed the Great Elder’s unfinished sentence with a knowingly amused expression, "The Great Elder truly thinks things through."

The Great Elder felt his scalp tingling under Soren Phoenix’s gaze, spoke with determination, "I’ll arrange for beastman craftsmen to repair The Phoenix Tree Hall overnight..."

Soren Phoenix nodded in satisfaction, pulling out a dagger to play with, suddenly throwing it into the ruins.

The dagger flashed, embedding itself in the spot where Xylon Phoenix had just died, terrifying several elders into retreating.

"This Clan Leader thinks this gloomy place is quite nice."

He dusted off nonexistent dirt on his plain white sleeve, "Flatten it and plant a peach grove; my Matron loved peach blossoms in her life."

Mael Valerius, standing in the corridor with arms crossed, sneered at the words, "What are you posing as a dutiful son for? Aunt clearly loved crabapple blossoms."

"Oh cousin~"

Soren Phoenix instantly broke character, his peach blossom eyes curving into a smile, "Knowing but not revealing."

The Great Elder sighed with relief from wiping cold sweat, only to hear Soren Phoenix shift his tone: "However, the shrine needs rebuilding, toss Xylon’s memorial tablet out, substitute my Matron’s spirit tablet with Five-Colored Stone and place it... in Xylon’s position."

"That’s not proper..."

The Second Elder blurted out.

Soren Phoenix laughed as he looked over, "Second Elder, how old are you this year?"

"Over eighty..."

The Second Elder’s heart was beating, unsure of the Young Clan Leader’s intentions but answered truthfully.

Beastmen typically have long lifespans, this age was really nothing.

"Oh—"

Soren Phoenix dragged out the tone, suddenly changed expression, "So old, then it’s perfect for retirement!"

Mael Valerius watched the Second Elder being dragged away by the Black-armored Guard, his golden eyes flickering: "You’re quite decisive."

"Swift cuts to untangle complications~"

Soren Phoenix hummed a tune walking to his residence, glancing at the Phoenix Clan elite warriors handling Ruby’s corpse, halting his steps, "Send this female Peacock to The Beast Graveyard..."

His peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, "As for The Peacock Tribe, send beastmen to warn them, if they dare send daughters again, this will be their fate."

"Yes, Young Clan Leader."

The elite warrior handling Ruby’s corpse received the command respectfully, soon throwing Ruby’s body into the Phoenix Clan’s Beast Graveyard.

Along with the unborn Phoenix Egg in her womb.