4 Divine Phoenix Sisters

Several breaths later the greenish light stopped and everyone watched as a new Divine Phoenix was about to grace the world. Qing Luan's whole body started growing assuming the full size of a Divine Phoenix. Her aura changed, transforming into one giving off the feeling of divinity similarly to her sister Yue Zhuo. And finished off with a burst of source energy signifying the completion of their efforts. Qing Luan opened her wings and looked around. 

"This is how sister Yue Zhuo saw things. No wonder you were quick to approve of the marriage. Lei Jin is one mighty force to be reckoned with." Qing Luan said, as she assumed her human form again, and landed on the deck. 

"Indeed, he feels like a truly infinite source of power. But then consider he is capable of suppressing the raging mighty powers of both Sun's Burning Shine, and Moon's Nether Glimmer. Then bring in the fact his seed can fuel the creation of other absolutely adorable incarnations. There is truly no better man out there." Yue Zhao said, in agreement. 

"It's not just that. We now have the ability to increase our numbers once again. The days of uncertainty are now forever a memory. A painful memory, but only that. He has more than earned the hearts of our kin. But I'm surprised. Lei Jin, how did Yue Biya give birth to a full phoenix?" Qing Luan asked, after poking the little girl's cheek. 

"I'll answer with what I believe to be the answer, but beyond that I have not confirmed it. But this is what I think. It is likely due to the same reason I have these two little cuties. My strength is simply enough to create the needed balance. And as a result, any race that requires a Source to be considered a full Phoenix, they will naturally acquire it." Lei Jin answered, rubbing Forest's and Flare's heads. 

"Aunt, my daughter wasn't the only one to acquire a full source this time. I did as well. I believe my husband is correct in this matter. He is quite powerful and his rainbow aura is quite useful." Yue Biya further explained. 

"Hmm… That theory indeed has merit. But this time we will have four more grandchildren to look forward to. I hope there will be a few boys. We have been having too many girls recently. And we've predominantly been female. So it is not convenient to have such things continue." Qing Luan said, with a light sigh at the end. 

"I'm afraid I wouldn't know how to fix that myself either. Right now, in my inner domain I have changed everything I can to increase the male birth rate… And even then it's still 1 to 4 in most worlds. Some are 1 to 3 and others are 1 to 5. It was so bad I had to change the requirements for how marriages worked. Who knows what it is. But it is a little concerning and I do hope the trend doesn't continue." Lei Jin said. "That said, it is rather effective at rapidly increasing the population. But I can see where that will become a problem for the Phoenix Clan." He continued, rubbing his chin. 

"Oh, we already have something in place for this but it isn't good to do it too much more. It did seem to curve back once I became a Divine Phoenix. Perhaps it will have a similar result soon with Sister's breakthrough." Yue Zhuo said. 

"You know I did notice that there were quite a lot of girls during the last four years." Azure Heart said, chiming in. "At first I thought it was just random luck but it does seem way too odd. Perhaps it is due to the level of masters for the race. Like in hopes of having more chances each generation for exceptional children. But women have a lower chance…" She continued. 

"That's not true. Women are far more powerful. Born with the inherent ability to give rise to new life. That's something even I can't do with all my might. But I do see your point. The 9 heavens have likely changed the rules for some reason. Perhaps in an effort to repopulate faster. Though they would have to do this under the influence of my fertility aura. Otherwise most men would just fail to conceive." Lei Jin explained with a counter. 

"In either case it is useless to worry about it now." Qing Luan said. 

"That's right, my sons will likely have a similar ability to that of my own. And in that case I'm sure they would be able to help alleviate the situation your Phoenix Clan is suffering. But you must understand what that means. That young woman must meet my family's standards." Lei Jin said. "But enough with the depressing talk for now. Moon's Nether Glimmer, Sun's Burning Shine, you have two more grandmas that are quite eager to grow into full Divine Phoenixes." He continued with a smile. 

"Yes, Daddy!" The twins said in unison and pointed at Hong Hu and Yuan Chu. "May you ascend." The twins said in unison again. 

A short while later there were now two more Divine Phoenixes. With a total of four in this area and then the Phoenix Empress at No-Return Pass. Making a grand total of 5, with the potential for many more to come along. 

"Supreme Master Lei Jin, going back to the question you asked before… I feel it would be in our best interest to gain some more time to grow and develop some new methods. Currently we still have some rank 4 Open Heavens. Perhaps we can use this time… If possible we might be able to reach an army full of nothing less than 7th rank." A 9th rank said, explaining their reasoning. 

"Hmm… I like this plan. Very well… I will increase the time we have… Let's say… 4000 years now? No, I'll just go until it becomes half difficulty. Whatever that might end up being." Lei Jin said, and for the first time. Showing everyone just how mighty he really is now. The surge of power and rapid change in how time flowed and even the size of the area they had to use, was easily discernible to everyone in the army. And even to the people inside the Small Universes of the 9th rank open heavens and the Artifact Xiao Sisters worlds. The changes were quite massive to say the least.