Blue Phoenix Chapter 5 – Laws

‘Sun?’ Hui Yue asked curiously as he heard Lan Feng’s comments, and the phoenix finally started speaking. ‘When our forefathers created this plane they created a sun and moon. Those two split the year in half, with each taking responsibility for half a year. This was how the seasons were born.’

‘Sun would enter meditation where she would meditate for half a year. Meditation allows for her to become one with the world, and through her care flowers bloom and spring arrives. During the half year she is meditating her cultivation soars, and the world feels her presence more and more as the days go by. This is why spring is not as warm as summer.’

Lan Feng paused slightly to see if Hui Yue understood. With a nod from the white-haired boy, the phoenix continued, “When Sun manages to merge with the world fully, her powers are at their strongest. At this time, the sun is at its most radiant, sending her warmth to the surface.’

‘As soon as she reaches the apex, then Moon will come and take over. He will enter isolated meditation, and when he reaches his peak winter will be upon us. It is autumn now so Moon should be meditating, but that means Sun should be here to look after their children, the seasons.’

‘If Sun has four children then who is Xingye?’ Hui Yue asked curiously. He was not a season but instead the night sky.

‘Xingye was created by our forefathers along with sun and moon. As long as he lives, the stars will always be shining.’

Upon pausing slightly, Lan Feng’s brows were furrowed. He pondered how to explain something as profound as what they were currently talking about.

‘Are you sure she is not just somewhere else?’ Hui Yue asked quizzically, yet upon seeing the phoenix shake his head. A frown appeared on his forehead as he observed the five children who were all playing with Deng Wu, happiness evident in their eyes as they remembered a time long gone.

“Xingye,” Hui Yue called out, and the child instantly turned around. His face beaming with happiness as the many stars within his eyes shone brightly. “Where is

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