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Of the thirty-two participants, only six successfully performed the Harmony Technique, harmonizing the bloodlines of the first branch of other phoenixes and creating two-winged true phoenixes.

This proportion is much higher than one-tenth of the usual proportion.

This made Han Lu even more convinced of the message she received from the True Phoenix's will.

“Father…” Han Lu told Feng You about her experience at the ceremony a few days ago and finally made a decision, “Actually, it doesn’t make much difference to me whether it’s Heming or not.”

"Since following the will of the True Phoenix has yielded such results, I might as well give it a try. Maybe... it will work."

Fengyou has always been supportive of her daughter in this regard, saying, "Okay, then I'll make another trip for you."

Unfortunately, Han Lu changed her mind at the last minute, which meant that the three drops of Prison Phoenix Essence Blood that Feng You had helped obtain had to be temporarily shelved.

Three more drops of the essence blood of the Nascent Soul Realm Rock Phoenix were delivered to Han Lu that same day.

This time, Han Lu did not hesitate. Under her father's watchful eye, she skillfully transformed back into her true form as a phoenix, swallowed the essence blood, and used a secret technique to try to advance further on the True Phoenix Path.

[Author's Note] Happy Lunar New Year's Eve.

Chapter 1211

Having already used the secret technique three times, and having witnessed the scene of thirty-two of his kind attempting to fuse their bloodlines by using the Harmony Secret Technique a few days ago.

By reviewing the past to gain new insights, Han Lu's understanding of the secret techniques of "Harmony" has improved considerably compared to fifty years ago.

With the results of scientific research, her own luck and good fortune, and the guidance of the "True Phoenix Will," Han Lu felt that she had a 30% to 40% chance of successfully fusing with the Mingyan Phoenix bloodline this time, taking another step towards achieving the True Phoenix body by integrating nine bloodlines.

I wonder if it's because of the protection of the true phoenix, and because I act in accordance with the will of the true phoenix.

This time, Han Lu experienced far fewer hardships during the casting of the secret technique compared to the previous times she had encountered difficulties when casting the Harmony Secret Technique.

Han Lu thought that a new bloodline would try to join her body and cause a great battle.

In reality, apart from some rejection reactions when the essence blood was initially integrated into her bloodline, the Illusion Phoenix, Ice Phoenix, Fire Phoenix, and Fiery Phoenix bloodlines within her body actually accepted the three drops of Rock Phoenix essence blood quite kindly.

It was as if these bloodlines completely obeyed Han Lu's wishes, overcoming and suppressing their own instinct to reject "peers".

Upon realizing this, Han Lu, who was in a meditative state and performing a secret technique, marveled and accelerated the execution of the Harmony Secret Technique, trying to seize this excellent opportunity to merge this fifth bloodline into herself and become a Five-Feathered True Phoenix.

However, some things cannot be rushed.

Even with the other four bloodlines working together perfectly, Han Lu, who already possessed the cultivation of the Nascent Soul Realm, would still face some obstacles when trying to use the essence blood provided by the late-stage Nascent Soul Realm Phoenix to perform the Harmony Secret Technique.

The power of the Rock Phoenix's essence blood is insufficient, while the "natives" are strong and well-equipped. This means that even if the two cooperate, it will take some effort to get along harmoniously.

This is why Feng Hanchi suggested that Han Lu try to harmonize with the fifth bloodline when she reached the late stage of the Golden Core realm.

According to Feng Hanchi's judgment, when a phoenix in the Nascent Soul Realm performs the Harmony Secret Technique, it is best to use the essence blood provided by a phoenix in the Divine Transformation Realm or even higher to ensure that the secret technique can be performed smoothly.

Fortunately, for Han Lu, who had already experienced three harmonious moments, this was just a minor issue.

Drawing on her previous experience of using secret techniques, Han Lu made every effort to facilitate cooperation among the parties in this relatively peaceful environment, so that they could work together for a great cause.

After two days of hard work, Han Lu finally managed to reconcile the various parties.

At the same time, as she transformed into a phoenix and lay in the room, she also underwent some new changes due to the fusion of bloodlines.

A layer of rock and soil suddenly appeared on the outside of her originally white feathers, completely enveloping her.

To outsiders, Han Lu's true form in this matter was like a huge and lifelike clay sculpture.

Seeing this, Fengyou, who had been by her daughter's side the whole time, couldn't help but smile.

"It seems that success is not far away."

Having become acquainted with several Rock Phoenixes, Feng You was quite familiar with their supernatural abilities and techniques.

The "rock and soil shell" that his daughter is currently wearing is a relatively rudimentary but practical type of the Rock Phoenix Divine Power.

Don't be fooled by the seemingly ordinary layer of rock and soil. Even in its current state, without the ability to activate it with spiritual power, its defensive capabilities are comparable to those of the most advanced spiritual artifacts.

Another half day has passed.

All that could be heard were crisp cracking sounds emanating from both the inside and outside of the rock and soil crust, and several cracks appeared.

The sound grew increasingly rapid as the rock and soil shell cracked, eventually breaking apart and revealing Han Lu, who had completed the secret technique and awakened from her meditative state.

"How did it go?" Feng You asked with concern. "Did it succeed?"

Han Lu nodded, "It was a success, much smoother than the previous times."

"Given the current situation, I probably won't be able to attempt a fifth Harmony in the human realm to fuse with the essence and bloodline of other phoenixes."

In the mortal realm, it's rare to find a phoenix with the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul realm to provide Han Lu with its essence and blood.

"It's good that you succeeded," Feng You asked curiously, "but did you comprehend some supernatural power?"

"There are only two for now," Han Lu said, raising her arm. Countless brown spiritual energies converged to form a rock-earth shell that completely enveloped her hand, which was clad in a phoenix feather robe. "Rock-earth shell, a defensive divine power."

"Father, please test the waters of this move for me."

Han Lu sought help from Feng You.

Feng You didn't rush to make a move. He first used his divine sense to scan the shell and assess its approximate strength before activating the multiple restrictions in the training room and unleashing his attack.

Han Lu had barely reacted when a white light shot out from in front of Feng You, accurately grazing the edge of Han Lu's arm covered in "rock and soil".

When the white light struck the barrier, causing ripples, the radiance generated by its spiritual energy dissipated.

It is a feather.

After the attack, Feng You's feathers grazed Han Lu's arm, which was covered in rock and earth armor, leaving only a barely scratch.

“Not bad,” Feng You pondered for a moment and then made a judgment, “This divine power should be able to withstand a full-force attack from a Nascent Soul cultivator of average strength.”

Upon hearing this, Han Lu was overjoyed. "With such supernatural power, coupled with the Phoenix Feather Robe, and if I also have some defensive magic treasures to assist me, then I'm afraid that cultivators of the same level who fight me will not be able to harm me in the slightest."

With her attack methods already varied and numerous, Han Lu, who had already reached the Nascent Soul Realm, was naturally even more pleased to have a more stable and powerful defensive method.

"What kind of supernatural power is this?" Feng You asked, somewhat knowingly.

Han Lu was unaware that her father actually knew all about Yan Feng's supernatural abilities, so she pretended to be mysterious and said, "Father, it's a technique for traveling and escaping."

After saying that, Han Lu used her supernatural powers, transforming into a beam of earth-colored light and disappearing into the ground.

Look closely, and you'll see that this earth-colored light is actually a miniature phoenix.

But to everyone's surprise, Han Lu, who was just about to show off her skills, was unable to do as she wished. She was able to dive underground, instantly travel hundreds of miles, and go to a distant place to retrieve a flower to give to her father.

The light she transformed into using her supernatural powers dissipated the moment it touched the ground, returning her to her original form.

"What's going on?" Unlike a Nascent Soul cultivator, Han Lu sat down on the ground, somewhat confused as to why her supernatural power had failed to be used.

Feng You suppressed a laugh and explained to his daughter, "Phoenix Perch Forest is a sacred place of the Phoenix Clan, so how could it not have powerful restrictions and formations protecting the ground and underground?"

After her father's explanation, Han Lu finally understood, "It seems that it's probably impossible to use this supernatural power to infiltrate the heavily guarded treasure vault."

After giving a brief explanation to their father, the two phoenixes temporarily flew away from the Phoenix Perch Forest to test their supernatural abilities.

Han Lu finally got her wish. In an instant, she traveled a hundred miles, made a turn back, and presented her father with a beautiful flower that she had just picked.

[Author's Note] Wishing everyone a happy new year filled with good fortune, academic success, smooth work, and abundant wealth. Happy New Year!

Chapter 1212

Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye. Just as Han Lu, who had achieved the Five-Feathered True Phoenix, was earnestly exploring the Great Dao of Nascent Soul in the Phoenix Perch Forest with the company of her family.

The jade tablet she obtained from Xianyu Ji finally displayed characters for the second time.

The first time was thirteen years after Han Lu returned to Sanfeng Forest. Wen Erya and Xiao Ran had a child, a boy.

Following Han Lu's instructions before leaving, this good news was conveyed to her through a magical artifact.

Last time it was a private matter, but this time it's a business matter.

Although the Zhengyi Sect Master who sent the message was no longer Xianyu Ji, the characters sent were still written in the "simple language" agreed upon by Han Lu and Xianyu Ji.

There were ten characters in total. Han Lu matched them one by one with the records in the jade tablet, and in just three breaths, she understood what information had been transmitted.

“A visitor from the Eastern Lands has come to discuss important matters of cooperation.”

"Most of the specific details have been finalized, and this matter is expected to be resolved peacefully."

“Venerable Zhenfeng, as the one who initiated this matter, the other party wishes to meet with you.”

"We hope you can return to the sect within a month and meet with the envoys from the Eastern World."

For Han Lu, who had already acquired the Rock Phoenix Divine Power, a month was more than enough time to make two round trips, let alone travel to the Central Plains Zhengyi Sect.

However, considering the diplomatic implications and the fact that she did miss her friends and disciples who were cultivating in the Central Plains, Han Lu bid farewell to her family and set off for the Central Plains as soon as she received the message.

Thanks to the power of the Rock Phoenix, even with stops along the way, Han Lu only spent five days traveling from the Three Phoenix Forest to the distant Zhengyi Gate.

This speed is three times faster than before.

So when Han Lu arrived at Zhengyi Sect and met the current sect leader, Yuan Daoren, Yuan Daoren mistakenly thought that Han Lu had learned of the news a few days in advance through other means, or that another teleportation portal connecting the Central Plains and the Wilderness had unexpectedly appeared.

Yuan Daoren was a cultivator from Beishan Academy. Han Lu had only met him during the Grand Competition, and they weren't even acquaintances.

However, this did not prevent Han Lu from politely addressing Yuan Daoren as the sect leader as a Nascent Soul cultivator, nor did it prevent Yuan Daoren from discussing these more confidential matters with Han Lu, who had not returned to the sect for more than thirty years.

“True Phoenix Venerable,” Yuan Daoren said with great respect to Han Lu, “Recently, representatives from the Great Yu Dynasty, Xuan Yang Valley, and our Zheng Yi Sect have held friendly consultations and exchanges with the special envoy sent from the Eastern World.”

"Although no specific agreement has been reached, the other party still conveyed goodwill and a willingness to cooperate during the meeting."

Immediately afterwards, Daoist Yuan handed Han Lu a jade tablet that recorded the general situation of the meeting, so that he would not miss any key points when he recounted the events.

Han Lu took the jade token and quickly read it.

After advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, Han Lu gained a deeper understanding of the calamities to come.

After understanding what had happened, she smiled and said, "Even if we can't ultimately solve the problem of spiritual energy leakage, it would be great as long as we can live in harmony with the Eastern World."

Seeing Han Lu's reaction, Yuan Daoren continued, "As for that special envoy, according to his own account, he is a friend of one of Venerable Zhenfeng's friends, and is even a member of Venerable Zhenfeng's clan."

"I wish to meet with the Venerable One not for official business, but to discuss that friend's matter."

Yuan Daoren only knew the general outline and was just relaying the message.

Although the words were vague, Han Lu could still guess which friend the special envoy was referring to.

The only cultivator Han Lu knew in the Eastern Land was Feng Ruyi.

"I understand," Han Lu said confidently. "Where is that special envoy now?"