Chapter 98: Exploring The Demonic Sect (2)

　　Quiet And Steadfast could only helplessly look on in confusion as Master and disciple started to bicker. He stretched out his hand and patted Shen Jingbin on the back. "That's enough, we've got more pressing matters to attend to."

　　"Mm," After hearing what he said, Shen Jingbin obediently gave a grunt of affirmation.

　　"Sect Leader Song, please tell us about the Vermillion Bird."

　　Steeling his expression, Song Yuqing said, "Alright. The two of you should have a seat."

　　Shen Jingbin and Quiet And Steadfast found a place to sit.

　　"The Vermillion Bird is the Divine Beast of the South. As White Cloud Temple and Sword Master Pavilion are a.s.sociated with the South, the Vermillion Bird acts as the guardian for both our sects. This was also why I didn't tell you about the Vermillion Bird at the start."

　　"Its related to Swordmaster Pavilion as well?" Shen Jingbin asked.

　　"What do you think?" Song Yuqing said as he s.h.i.+fted his gaze to her.

　　He continued speaking, "Among the Four Divine Beasts, the Azure Dragon is the most sacred of them all, and is wors.h.i.+pped by the Celestials as their Divine Beast. The Vermillion Bird guards the South and protects us Humans. The Black Tortoise is proficient in the Dark Arts of the Underworld and protects both the North and the waters of Beiming. Naturally, this led to it being wors.h.i.+pped by the Demon race. As for the White Tiger, although it's a Divine Beast, its aura of slaughter was too strong and its whereabouts were unknown, making it the most unique existence amongst the Four Divine Beasts."

　　"Regarding the Vermillion Bird, do you know of the saying that only one of them may exist in the world at a time?"

　　Shen Jingbin shook her head.

　　"The Vermillion Bird reproduces differently from the other Divine Beasts. A new Vermillion Bird may only be born after the previous generation dies. When a Vermillion Bird is born, its flames would burn like a scorching summer… That's all I can tell you."

　　Shen Jingbin was stunned. "Eh? That's it? Most importantly, was anything you said even useful?"

　　Song Yuqing wore an enigmatic look on his face, "Everything is known only to the heavens, you'll have to find it out on your own."