Xie Yao's phoenix had already reached the pinnacle of the Seventh-Order over a month ago. Nie Yan had Guo Huai find numerous Fire Crystal Cores for her. The phoenix consumed so many that they filled a basket, but there had been no sign of advancement.
Nie Yan understood that for a Seventh-Order flying mount to ascend to the Eighth Rank, it required more than just crystal cores—it needed an opportune moment.
If the phoenix ascended, it would be of significant importance to Asskickers United, giving them two Eighth-Rank flying mounts, but since the phoenix remained quiet, they could only leave it to fate.
