Chapter 1358
True Spirit Showdown, 2 Perfections
Outside of the platform.
Just as Ao Xing was about to dash forward to chase after the "Fire Phoenix," he was once again blocked by a beam of azure light.
At this moment, her gaze involuntarily shifted to the middle-aged man in front of her.
"I have long heard of the extraordinary abilities of the True Dragon Clan, and I would like to witness them firsthand."
"Hmph! A mere second-level Nascent Soul human cultivator dares to block my path."
They're quite bold, aren't they?
You are not a member of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. If you leave Dragon Abyss Sea on your own now, I may consider letting you go this time. This is your last chance.
Otherwise, you'll have to stay here with her.
"Since I have come as agreed, I should do my best. Fellow Daoist, you think you can dismiss me with just a few words? You are not taking me seriously at all."
Now that the seal has been broken, all they need to do is buy time for "Fire Phoenix" to find the Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone, and their mission will be accomplished.
Song Qingming would naturally not choose to back down at this time and easily give way to his opponent.
Even though Ao Xing's cultivation had reached the third level of the Nascent Soul realm, Song Qingming shook his head directly in the face of her threatening words, showing no intention of compromising.
"Since you want to die, then I'll let you see the power of my True Dragon Clan."
Upon seeing this, Ao Xing's face flashed with anger, his eyes gleamed with golden light, and his hands transformed into a pair of enormous dragon claws.
Meanwhile, Song Qingming, seeing the opponent's aura rapidly increasing, also felt a surge of fighting spirit in his eyes.
He lightly touched his fists together, and his body immediately began to grow rapidly, transforming into a burly man over two zhang tall in the blink of an eye.
On his exposed back, the crimson phoenix pattern suddenly lit up, and a powerful crimson spiritual energy instantly enveloped his body.
"True Spirit Disintegration Technique!"
"This is... a human body-refining technique. Otherwise, why would he have so much demonic aura on him? Could it be that I misjudged him before?"
No wonder this person helped the Heavenly Phoenix Clan; it turns out they have this connection.
At this moment, "Song Qingming" was completely crimson, his hair and eyebrows were all shining, and he was exuding the aura of various demonic beasts.
The most obvious aura among them was somewhat similar to that of the "Fire Phoenix" that had just left.
When I first met "Song Qingming," he had transformed into the form of a dragon and a phoenix using the Illusion Technique.
However, Ao Xing's cultivation had already reached the third level of the Nascent Soul realm, so he could see through Song Qingming's many disguises at a glance and knew that he was a human cultivator.
Even now, we see "Song Qingming" suddenly unleashing several bursts of demonic aura.
Ao Xing's face also showed a hint of surprise, thinking that he had just misjudged the other party, and he couldn't help but show a hint of doubt.
Seeing the other party's expression, he knew she probably didn't recognize him as "Song Qingming," and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
Having fought the opponent before, if he were to reveal the many magical treasures and puppets he possessed, he would inevitably be unable to hide them from Ao Xing in front of him.
After obtaining a bottle of demon saint's essence blood from "Fire Phoenix" in the past, he has successfully refined it over the years and cultivated the "True Spirit Disintegration Technique" to the third level.
Now, his physical strength is no less than that of a fifth-level demon saint, and he also has a trace of Heavenly Phoenix essence blood in his body.
Now is the perfect opportunity to see just how powerful my supernatural ability really is!
Faced with Ao Xing's dragon claws that were already attacking, "Song Qingming" quickly swung his fists forward, directly smashing them into the golden dragon claws that the opponent was activating.
The next moment, both sides felt a tremendous impact.
"boom!"
A loud bang was heard in mid-air, and the two figures immediately separated.
After his transformation and disintegration, "Song Qingming" was surprisingly evenly matched with his opponent in terms of strength, which was quite unexpected for Ao Xing.
Such domineering power can actually contend with my true dragon body. When did such a powerful body cultivator appear among the human race?
Looking at "Song Qingming" not far away, Ao Xing immediately put away his contempt and stared intently at the powerful opponent who had suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Who exactly are you, sir?"
"Haha, who I am isn't that important."
"I have long heard of the True Dragon Clan, whose physical body and bloodline are the best among all races. Today, I have the opportunity to experience their power firsthand, and I hope you will not disappoint me."
"You're truly courting death!"
Upon hearing Song Qingming's sarcastic remark, Ao Xing's face immediately flashed with displeasure.
The entire being raised its head and instantly transformed into a true spirit body, its body covered in golden dragon scales, as if it were wearing a layer of golden armor. It raised its giant claw and slammed it down directly.
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In a dimly lit space.
"Fire Phoenix" stood in mid-air, its gaze fixed on a man in red robes in front of it.
The person exuded a rich crimson spiritual light, and their aura was somewhat similar to that of the Fire Phoenix, as if they had some kind of special connection.
He was smiling, looking at her not far away.
However, "Fire Phoenix" did not recognize this person at all and had never seen him before, so a hint of doubt appeared on her face.
"Who exactly are you, and why did you bring me here?"
"You don't need to guess anymore, I'm just a remnant soul left here."
"It was because you touched the stone tablet that the restrictions on it were triggered, pulling me in with you. It wasn't my intention to bring you in."
"A remnant soul... Could you be the Chi Xuan ancestor who remained in the Dragon Abyss Sea?"
The fact that this person could leave behind a remnant soul suggests that their cultivation level in life had at least reached the Nascent Soul stage, and they also possessed such a distinct "Heavenly Phoenix Clan" aura.
If nothing unexpected happens, the man in red robes in front of us should be the senior who left the "Heavenly Phoenix Clan" back then.
Upon hearing the question from "Fire Phoenix," the crimson figure immediately nodded.
"I can't believe that even after all this time, you still haven't forgotten this name."
"You must be from the northern frontier! What brings you here seeking my remnant soul?"
"I have come here to retrieve the Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone. I hope you will do me a favor and allow me to take this item and your remains back to the Northern Frontier."
When asked by the "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul", Fire Phoenix did not hide anything and directly told him the purpose of her trip.
Upon hearing this, Chi Xuan lowered his head and remained silent for a moment before replying:
"Judging from your cultivation level, which has reached the Nascent Soul stage, your special trip to Dragon Abyss Sea to find me must also be for the Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone."
That's enough! So many years have passed, and I've let go of everything I needed to let go of.
I don't object to you bringing back the Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone.
This item has been sitting here for so many years, its precious gems gathering dust. It's time for it to finally shine.
As for my remains, I don't think there's any need to bring them back to the northern frontier.
Having spent so much time here, I've grown accustomed to this place and there's no need for further trouble.
If you can bring the Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone back, then I will have no more debts to the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. From now on, please don't bother me again.
"Senior is a member of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. He wandered outside and could not return to his roots."
"When I left back then, I had already severed this relationship with my own hands. There is no such thing as returning to one's roots."
"I have only this small request today; surely you still cannot agree, fellow Daoist?"
When "Chi Xuan" left the Tianfeng Clan, it angered many elders in the clan, who then expelled him from the clan.
Even later, when they learned that he had successfully transformed into a deity and found the "Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone," they couldn't bring themselves to welcome this ancestor who had been living away from home back to the clan.
After Chi Xuan passed away, the younger generation of the "Tianfeng Clan" felt that it was undignified for their ancestor to be buried in the Dragon Abyss Sea, and wanted to send his remains back to the Northern Frontier.
It's just that the "True Dragon Clan" refused to agree, which is why this matter has been delayed until now.
Back then, the "Heavenly Phoenix Clan" all thought that the True Dragon Clan had deliberately obstructed them, which was why they were unable to welcome back their ancestor and leave behind this regret.
It wasn't until Huo Feng heard it with her own ears that she realized the "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" before her seemed to want to stay here with her Daoist companion and was unwilling to return to the Northern Frontier for burial.
A hint of confusion appeared on her face.
"Senior, there may be some misunderstandings about what happened back then, but the ancestors did it all for the sake of the reputation of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan."
Now that so many years have passed, and you have already let go of this matter, why do you still stay here and refuse to return to Wutong Mountain to rest in peace?
Are you doing this for the sake of that ancestor of the True Dragon Clan?
When Huo Feng questioned him, a smile slowly appeared on the lips of "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul".
“You’re right. I promised her back then that I would stay here and stay with her forever, and I should fulfill my promise.”
We were born in Wutong Mountain and have been dedicated to cultivating ourselves to ensure the continuation of our race. We are never allowed to violate the rules set by our clan.
My choice back then violated the clan rules, which was selfish to you, and it still is now.
Therefore, someone like me can never find peace in the clan; it's better to stay here in some peace and quiet.
"If you truly do not wish to leave, I will not force you. However, I fear your name will no longer be associated with the Heavenly Phoenix Clan."
"Yes! Some things simply cannot be perfect at the same time."
Since you've chosen her, you have to lose these things.
For me, whether the clan's rules are right or wrong doesn't matter; as long as I believe I'm right, that's enough.
After saying that, Chi Xuan opened his mouth and spat out a crimson ball of light from his belly, which floated in mid-air.
Upon seeing this item, "Fire Phoenix" was instantly drawn to it, and a hint of excitement flashed across her face.
"This is the Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone!"
"Indeed, this is the Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone, a treasure I found from beyond the heavens back then."
There are also a few cultivation techniques and secret arts that I left behind, which I developed myself back then. They should be of some help to you in your future advancement to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
The Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone has already merged with my remnant soul. As long as you refine it directly, you can obtain what's inside.
However, I left a special restriction on this item, meaning it can only be refined here. If it's forcibly taken out, the spiritual energy within it will be directly lost.
"You mean I want to refine it here?"
Upon hearing what the "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" said, a solemn expression immediately appeared on Fire Phoenix's face.
Her arrival here has already alerted the "True Dragon Clan," and Song Qingming is still outside doing his best to hold off the enemy, whose reinforcements could arrive at any time.
The longer the Fire Phoenix stayed, the more danger it would bring to the two of them. There was no time for it to stay here and refine the immortal stone in front of it.
“Senior, the True Dragon Clan has already been alerted outside, and I'm afraid I don't have time to stay. Do you have any other way to remove the restrictions above?”
Facing the somewhat anxious "Fire Phoenix," "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" nodded calmly.
"Yes! I know what's going on outside."
But don't worry, the restricted space of this Azure Dragon Stone Tablet was set up by me. People outside can't get in for a while, so it won't delay your refining of the immortal stones.
I left a teleportation array here that connects to the outside world. You can just leave from here later.
Having said that, "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" raised his hand and waved it gently, and a white teleportation array appeared in front of the Fire Phoenix.
Seeing the magic array before her, "Fire Phoenix's" expression didn't change much, and she continued to ask:
"I never imagined that you would be so thoughtful, senior."
However, I have a companion outside. I wonder if you could help me bring him in as well?
"The person outside... could you be referring to that human cultivator?"
With a gentle tap in the void, the "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" created a white mirror that appeared before the two, displaying the scene outside the stone tablet.
In the white mirror, "Song Qingming" was fiercely battling Ao Xing beside him.
Beside the two were dozens of Nascent Soul experts from the "True Dragon Clan," who were helping Ao Xing besiege one of the opponents.
At this moment, Song Qingming was in a completely disadvantageous situation. Surrounded by so many experts, he could only barely use his magic to deal with the situation and seemed powerless to escape.
"Oh no! How did they get here so fast?"
Upon seeing this scene, a hint of anxiety flashed in the eyes of "Fire Phoenix," and she hurriedly spoke respectfully to "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul":
"Senior, he came with me. Please help me bring him here."
"this.."
Faced with the request made by the Fire Phoenix, the "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" simply shook its head.
"The restrictions here are quite special. I am now just a remnant soul, and the remaining magic power in my body can only barely open this place. I cannot bring people in here at will."
This person is a human cultivator. I previously thought he had nothing to do with you, which is why I didn't remind you of his situation.
Now that he is in danger, it will probably not be so easy for him to escape.
"If that's the case, I think you don't need to worry about him. Just stay here and focus on refining the Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone."
After glancing at "Song Qingming" in the white mirror, "Chi Xuan Remnant Soul" showed a hint of regret, but still chose to speak up and persuade Huo Feng beside him.
However, "Fire Phoenix" ignored them and directly asked:
"Senior, could you please open a passage so I can go out and rescue him first?"
"You can go out if you want, but as I just told you, I am now a remnant soul, and my magic power can only barely open this passage once."
If you choose to leave now, you won't be able to come back in later.
"It will probably take at least several thousand years for me to regain my magical power before I can possibly awaken and activate the Azure Dragon Stele again."
Before the "Fire Phoenix" could reply, the "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" cast a spell again, quickly releasing a black teleportation array in front of the two of them.
"This is a teleportation array leading out. If we go out now, we might not see each other again for thousands of years."
If you stay, you can focus on refining the Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone.
The Azure Dragon Stele was left behind by her. Even the most ignorant descendants of the True Dragon Clan shouldn't have the guts to damage this space.
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As soon as the words "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" were spoken, Fire Phoenix stood still and fell silent.
Seeing that the other party had already given her two choices.
By choosing to stay and refine the "Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone," one can achieve the goal of this trip and, with its help, safely escape back to the Northern Frontier.
This means that he would have to abandon Song Qingming, who came to help him.
Given their current situation, it seems they are powerless to escape, and it is highly likely that they will be defeated and captured. It is unknown what fate awaits them.
However, if one chooses to go out and help "Song Qingming," facing danger together with him.
They had to give up refining the "Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone," and their goal in coming to Dragon Abyss Sea was already ruined. The two of them would then face the pursuit of the "True Dragon Clan."
Whether they can escape the "Dragon Abyss Sea" safely remains to be seen.
Giving up the "Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone" or giving up rescuing "Song Qingming"—these two choices are indeed difficult for the Fire Phoenix to make right now.
Seeing that "Fire Phoenix" was full of hesitation and had not made a choice for a long time.
Standing to the side, the "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "He's just a human cultivator, how could he be more important than your path of cultivation?"
Or perhaps, like me, you've already forgotten the rules of our Celestial Phoenix Clan?
"He was someone I asked to help, so naturally he's my friend."
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Upon hearing "Fire Phoenix's" reply, "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul" smiled slightly.
"Whether it's friends or anything else, there are some things that can't be had in the end."
Since you've chosen this path, you have to lose something; I've already told you this principle once.
Faced with the reminder from "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul", Fire Phoenix's gaze, which had been somewhat hesitant, suddenly became firm in the next moment.
She turned to face the person in front of her and bowed with her hands clasped.
"Fire Phoenix thanks you, Senior!"
"Regardless of what others think is right or wrong, you only need to believe that you are right."
Under the gratified gaze of "Crimson Profound Remnant Soul", Fire Phoenix flashed to the side of the black teleportation array.
Without the slightest hesitation, his figure disappeared into the center.
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The next moment, after a dizzying transformation, a "blue stone tablet" suddenly appeared before the Fire Phoenix.
At that moment, she paused slightly, and heard a series of telepathic messages in her ears.
"Fire Phoenix, what are you doing? Hurry up and find something!"
"If we can't find it, let's just give up. If we drag this out any longer, their reinforcements might arrive soon."
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The constant noise made her ears numb. When "Fire Phoenix" looked up, she found that Song Qingming was still fighting with Ao Xing, and there were no other cultivators around them.
"Huh!..."
Just as "Fire Phoenix" was filled with doubt, a crimson ball of light appeared in her hand without her noticing, containing the "Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone" she had seen before.
"Strange, I definitely didn't bring it out. Was everything just a hallucination?"
Upon seeing the "Phoenix Blood Immortal Stone" in her hand, Fire Phoenix frowned and tried to cover it with magic. She immediately sensed the rich spiritual power inside.
"I see!"
"Thank you, Senior Chi Xuan!"
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Having confirmed that there was nothing wrong with the spiritual object in her hand, "Fire Phoenix" had already guessed seven or eight parts of the truth: what she had just experienced seemed to be merely a test from the other party.
Unexpectedly, even with his cultivation reaching the Nascent Soul stage, he couldn't see the problem inside.
This "Senior Chi Xuan" seems to have a much stronger cultivation level than she does now, which is why she was able to set up such an exquisite and realistic restricted space.
"Fire Phoenix, what are you doing there?"
If you don't leave now, I really won't care about you anymore!
Just as "Fire Phoenix" put away the spiritual item in her hand, Song Qingming's voice rang in her ears again, making her expression somewhat displeased.
After bowing once more to the remains of its predecessor, "Fire Phoenix" finally vanished from the platform.
Not far away, one could see "Song Qingming," who had transformed into a burly man in crimson, locked in a fierce battle with Ao Xing, who was clad in golden armor and wielding the "True Dragon Body."
Both of them displayed their strongest physical abilities, engaging in close-quarters combat.
Although he had already cultivated the "True Spirit Disintegration Technique" to the third level, his physical body was no less than that of a Nascent Soul cultivator.
However, even in his disintegrated state, Song Qingming was still slightly at a disadvantage when facing the so-called strongest "True Dragon Body" among all races.
The two fought head-on for hundreds of rounds. "Song Qingming" had already taken many attacks from his opponent and was being suppressed by Ao Xing.
At this moment, fearing the exposure of his identity and not daring to forcefully activate the magical treasures and puppets on his body to fight, he could only use some of his supernatural powers.
Just now, it was about to collapse and desperately tried to urge the "Fire Phoenix" that had been standing on the platform to retreat quickly.
Fortunately, the "Fire Phoenix" finally woke up and charged into the battlefield with a burst of black flames.
With the Nine Netherworld Frost Flame restraining him, Song Qingming was instantly given a chance to catch his breath.
With their combined efforts, the two finally managed to turn the tide and force Ao Xing to the side.
"We've got the goods, let's get out of here!"
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"Hmph! Where do you two think you're going?"
Even when facing two opponents alone, Ao Xing still didn't take Song Qingming and "Fire Phoenix" seriously, and flashed to block their path.
Faced with her forceful obstruction, "Song Qingming" in his disintegrated state immediately channeled all his magical power and unleashed a punch that forced her back once again.
On the Fire Phoenix side, the Nine Netherworld Frost Flame was activated, instantly freezing the space around the opponent.
Just when the two thought they could temporarily block Ao Xing, a dazzling golden light suddenly shone from the space that had just been frozen by the "Nine Netherworld Frost Flame".
Suddenly, a huge phantom formed from a golden jade seal floated in mid-air, looming over Song Qingming and "Fire Phoenix".
At that moment, the two of them immediately sensed a powerful force that sealed off the space around them.
"Fire Phoenix" and Song Qingming immediately stopped and cast spells to resist this powerful force.
"The Dragon King's Seal!"
A golden light appeared, and upon seeing the magical treasure before him, whose appearance was extremely familiar to him, Song Qingming's expression instantly changed.
(PS: I didn't watch the game today. Congratulations to the Knicks, you're awesome!) (End of Chapter)