The Phoenixes Arrive

Everyone there realized that what Lei Jin was saying was likely true. Not only that but they have all seen how effective the multi-directional arrays actually were. So it was only a matter of time before they realized what Lei Jin had said wasn't only true but viable. It was at that moment when they all seemingly lit up with shock and surprise at what Lei Jin had been planning all this time. 

"Sir, Supreme Master Lei Jin, we won't let you down." The 9th ranks said, after several moments of thought. 

"Ahahaha, no need to be overly strict with yourselves. But… Now that there are enough 9th ranks to make this decision I'll ask my question once again. Do you want more time to cultivate?" Lei Jin said, putting his daughters down, so they could go play. 

"Hmmm… So that's the reason that Jin'er has yet to change the rate here. You needed more 9th ranks to all be in agreement. I was quite curious why we still were sitting at the same distinction." Azure Heart said, picking up a couple of her new grandchildren and nuzzling their cute faces. "But any questions I had are made up for by these cuties. They are just so adorable." She continued, smothering her grandchildren. 

"I did ask prior, but it didn't seem right after I asked it. So I figured several more 9th ranks are good enough to make the choice. After all it will be up to you to lead the army into the battles. I will only take action if needed. And it will be in secret." Lei Jin explained.

"If this is the case I'd like to say a few things as well." Yue Zhuo said, as she hovered near the side of the ship in her true body. The other three of the original four sisters were flying in the same manner. And very nearly reaching the same size as Yue Zhuo. 

"While you may be a Divine Spirit, at the 9th rank equivalent. It does not change the fact I view you as one of the peaks that will lead this army into the future battles for ultimate victory. And this is a question for the Mountain Range. Naturally, it wouldn't exclude you." Lei Jin smiled.

"GRANDMA! Mommy, mommy! That's grandma right? She is, isn't she… She is so pretty!" Yue Biya's daughter exclaimed, and ran over. Eventually transforming into her phoenix body and shakily flew over to Yue Zhuo. 

"She can already fly this well?! Wow, my granddaughter is quite exceptional. And she is so adorable." Yue Zhuo said, as she let her grandchild land on her head for a rest. 

"Grandma is so warm. I could just fall asleep right here." The girl said, slowly falling asleep. 

Yue Zhuo and the others transformed into their human forms. Yue Zhuo then made sure to hold her grandbaby in her arms gently. And with a big smile on her face. 

"Jin'er, thank you. My Grandchild is too adorable. I can't help but adore her." Yue Zhuo smiled warmly. In the same manner that Yue Biya does. 

"Hehehe, there's no need to be so formal. After all, what's wrong with a mother loving her child, and by extension a grandmother adoring her grandchild?" Lei Jin explained, shaking his head with a smile. "The answer is that… There is nothing wrong with it. It brings smiles to peoples faces and therefore should be promoted instead of shunned. I have always believed this. When I spent time with my mother and the women in her team, it was always a warm and happy experience. And when it was with my father… I learned the bare minimum of what a father should be. And that is, to smile along and love his child just the same." Lei Jin elaborated. 

"So that's how it is. It sounds like they had a truly profound effect on you. It's a shame I never got to meet them. I bet we could get along famously." Yue Zhuo said, now completely off track again. 

"I'm sure you would have. Now then, let's get to why you came here." Lei Jin said, changing the subject. 

"Ah, yes. My sisters are nearly there to the 9th rank equivalent. But they need something to help them break past that final hurdle. I wonder if you could help in this matter." Yue Zhuo asked. 

"Senior sister! That's not what we came here to talk about. We can make the breakthrough with just some more time. We came to request more time for our Divine Spirits to grow. And also for our daughters to make their love a reality." Hong Hu sighed, glad that she came to keep her sister on the right track. 

"Ahahaha, worry not, I'm sure I can do something for the three of you. Here take these first." Lei Jin said, handing each of them a copy of the book that he gave to Yue Zhuo first. "You'll need those in the very near future. Are you three ready?" He continued as he glanced at the twins and Forest's Morning Dew. 

"Daddy? I don't know if I can pull it off? Big sister and Big Brother should do it instead of me." Forest's Morning Dew said nervously. 

"Don't worry, I'll be here to help you. Go ahead and point at the beautiful woman in green. Her name is Qing Luan. And she will soon be one of your grandmothers." Lei Jin said, patting Forest's head in a fatherly manner while giving her some much needed encouragement. 

"Don't worry little sister! Big sister will help you too if you need it." Moon's Nether Glimmer said, holding Forest's hand and smiling warmly. 

"Big brother is here as well. You won't have to worry about anything." Sun's Burning Shine said, encouraging his little sister. 

"Big sister can do it! I… I know she can. Because my big sister is pretty and powerful. Helping grandma break through… big sister Forest can do it!" Flare's Scorching Conflagration said, pumping her fists. Accidentally creating some flames.

"Be careful little sister Flare, your fire can burn people." Forest said, putting the fire out with her own strength. 

"Oh, thank you big sister. I just got so excited to see more grandmas! Because that means more mommies too! I haven't seen them before but I know I'll love them a whole bunch too." Flare said, still excited.