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At eleven years old, Mu Qingyan had already revealed her prowess, possessing the strength of the ninth level of the Spirit Realm, making her stand out among her peers.
Blood-red petals, no larger than a palm, floated gently before Mu Qingyan, rotating lightly in the air.
Before she could take a closer look at what it was, the blood-red petals shattered in an instant. Mu Qingyan's Essence Martial Soul coalesced immediately, without any pain or discomfort, forming in a strange manner.
It was indeed the petal of a Blood Lotus.
Mu Qingyan was not foolish; she had not shared with anyone about the fusion that occurred at the moment the Demon Lotus descended and the giant swung its axe. She could sense that the petal had scattered down when the Demon Lotus shattered.
The Demon Lotus was something that instilled fear throughout the entire continent; how could she dare to approach it?
A month passed before she finally revealed to her family that she had condensed her Essence Martial Soul. The useless lotus petal left the Mu Family greatly disappointed.
However, it was precisely because of that petal that Mu Qingyan's talent became more apparent.
At this moment, as Mu Qingyan looked at Wei Chen, the petals within her Essence began to move on their own, displaying an extremely joyful demeanor, prompting her to think in that direction.
"Could it be that he has also condensed a petal Martial Soul? If not, why do I feel such a sense of closeness to him?" Mu Qingyan pondered silently.
"It must be so. Once he condenses his Flamingo Beast Soul, I'll find an opportunity to test him," Mu Qingyan decided. Her current task was to protect Wei Chen.
She stood up with her sword in hand, vigilant and alert. At the slightest movement, her sword would strike without mercy.
In addition to her Essence Martial Soul being a Blood Lotus petal, Mu Qingyan's first Spirit of the Heroic Soul, third Fate Soul Weapon, and fourth Power Soul were all Sword Souls!
What she sought at the Flamingo's location was also a sword—a legendary blade that had once slain a phoenix!
She stumbled upon a dusty book in the library of the Ancient Spirit Academy, which contained rumors that led her to sneak out. Now, her family was in a frenzy, completely unaware of her whereabouts.
For three days, Mu Qingyan endured hunger, staying by Wei Chen's side, carefully watching over him. Wei Chen remained motionless, struggling to condense the Flamingo Beast Soul, a process fraught with difficulties.
His Soul Power was sufficient, but it was mixed with some unknown attributes that were more pure and powerful than the Flamingo Soul Power. Whenever Wei Chen was on the verge of breaking through the barriers of his spirit realm, the Demon Lotus would disturb his mind, halting his progress.
It was a subtle hint, suggesting he should not proceed. If the Demon Lotus had agreed, it would have already separated a petal to help him cohere the Flamingo Beast Soul.
Finally, Wei Chen gave up.
He opened his eyes and saw Mu Qingyan sitting quietly beside him, her Xuanbing Sword resting on her lap.
Mu Qingyan looked haggard; her skin was no longer as delicate as before, and her beautiful eyes lacked their previous brightness.
"Did you condense your Power Soul?" Mu Qingyan asked excitedly when she noticed Wei Chen had opened his eyes.
Wei Chen shook his head and smiled wryly. "No, something unexpected happened. My sixth sense tells me not to condense the Flamingo Beast Soul; it wouldn't be good for me."
"I told you not to condense a Beast Soul lightly. At our Ancient Spirit Academy, unless it's an Ancient Beast or a Beast Soul of Eighth Rank or above, other Beast Souls are not allowed to be recklessly condensed. When the Ancient Spirit Academy recruits disciples, there are clear regulations excluding those with low-level Beast Souls," Mu Qingyan said with a hint of joy. It was fortunate he hadn't succeeded; the Flamingo Beast Soul was too low in rank. If Wei Chen had succeeded, he wouldn't have been able to enter the Ancient Spirit Academy.
Deep down, Mu Qingyan hoped that Wei Chen could join her at the Ancient Spirit Academy.
"Well then, I have no choice but to give up on condensing the Flamingo Beast Soul," Wei Chen said, feeling very low. Without the Flamingo Beast Soul, he couldn't fly; how could he dare to return to Eryuan City?
Mu Qingyan didn't know how to comfort Wei Chen. After pondering for a moment, she sat beside him and took his hand gently. "Don't worry; there will always be a way."
Wei Chen forced a smile. What else could he do? He could only act like a turtle, continuing to hide from Eryuan City.
Or perhaps he could take a detour with Mu Qingyan, head to another giant city, and directly use the Teleportation Array to Linghuang City.
This thought flashed briefly in Wei Chen's mind before he dismissed it.
"A man should never easily give up," he reminded himself. "Besides, Zhao Yu is still waiting for me at Fuyuan Trading Company."
Wei Chen patted Mu Qingyan's hand and smiled lightly. "We'll think of a way slowly. Let's go out first and get something to eat."
"Sounds good! I'm already hungry," Mu Qingyan replied excitedly, nodding her head. A twinge of guilt rose within Wei Chen. This beautiful woman had been protecting him for so long, even though they were strangers.
The two of them exited the cave, and Wei Chen naturally took Mu Qingyan's hand. She no longer felt shy and became quite at ease.
Once outside, Wei Chen quickly became adept at foraging for mushrooms. He soon returned with a pile of them and started roasting them with Mu Qingyan. Watching her eat with the cuteness of a greedy cat lifted Wei Chen's spirits.
"Did you find what you were looking for?" Wei Chen asked.
"No, there wasn't a trace of what I needed in the cave," Mu Qingyan replied with a frown.
Curious, Wei Chen asked directly, "What exactly are you looking for?"
"A sword that has been here for tens of thousands of years. A Peerless Strongman used that sword to slay a Fire Phoenix, but he also perished here, leaving the treasured sword behind," Mu Qingyan revealed without holding back, sharing everything she knew with Wei Chen.
"A Fire Phoenix? Something like that can actually be killed?" Wei Chen exclaimed in surprise.
He knew that the Fire Phoenix was a Peak Grade Ten Monster, an Ancient Beast that had long since gone extinct. With the strength of humanity, how could they possibly kill such a creature?
"Who knows? That's what the ancient texts say, so I thought I'd take a chance," Mu Qingyan said, her face showing disappointment. Clearly, luck was not on her side; even Wei Chen had not gained any advantage from the Flamingo.
But at that moment, a wave of intense heat surged from within the cave, incinerating everything in its path—soil and stone turned to ash in an instant!
The terrifying temperature caused Wei Chen and Mu Qingyan, who were quite far from the cave entrance, to stand up in shock, staring at the entrance.
To their astonishment, the Flamingo, which should have been dead beyond measure, staggered out of the cave!
It opened its mouth wide and let out a cry.
However, that sound was nothing like what it had made inside the cave.
It was ancient, vast, majestic—a voice that commanded authority and instilled fear. The overwhelming pressure enveloped Wei Chen and Mu Qingyan, creating an intense urge to kneel in submission!
After a few breaths, they saw the Flamingo's body suddenly explode. A monstrous bird with an eagle's head, a swallow's beak, a serpent's neck, a turtle's back, and a fish's tail appeared before them. Its feathers shimmered in five colors: azure, red, yellow, white, and black. It stood three feet tall and measured six feet long, with wings spanning over thirty feet. It squinted slightly as it looked at them.
The Fire Phoenix?
Wei Chen and Mu Qingyan both screamed in unison. Without a moment's hesitation, they grabbed each other's hands and ran down the mountain.
"Paralyzed! It's actually the Fire Phoenix—the Tenth Rank pinnacle of Ancient Beasts!" Wei Chen thought frantically. That kind of creature could reduce him and Mu Qingyan to ashes with just one breath of fire!
Mu Qingyan's expression mirrored his shock. This terrifying beast could only be slain by a Peerless Strongman wielding an extraordinary sword—what were they waiting for if not to flee?
The two of them moved swiftly, their coordination and strength reaching their peak as they dashed forward, covering several hundred meters in an instant.
However, the Fire Phoenix let out a cry reminiscent of a wild goose. With a powerful flap of its wings, it soared in front of Wei Chen and Mu Qingyan, unleashing an ancient and terrifying pressure that pinned them to the ground, leaving them helpless and unable to move.
"Killing my host and thinking you can escape?" the Fire Phoenix spoke, its voice dripping with menace.
The chilling tone reverberated through Wei Chen and Mu Qingyan's Sea of Consciousness. They exchanged a glance while lying on the ground, both faces reflecting despair.
"However, I must thank you for allowing me to emerge early. Without you, that Flamingo would have taken another six months to die." With that, the Fire Phoenix opened its mouth and unleashed a torrent of flames directed at Wei Chen and Mu Qingyan.
The attack was swift and ruthless!
Wei Chen screamed frantically, "Paralyze the Seven-Colored Devouring Python! Why don’t you come save me?!"
But Wei Chen's cries were in vain; Ni Junlin was currently in Eryuan City, transformed into a snake, lurking within Wu Yi's estate, monitoring Yang Cheng's movements.
Even if she were by Wei Chen's side, she would not stand a chance against the full power of the Fire Phoenix.
Just as the flames were about to engulf Wei Chen and Mu Qingyan, a Black Lotus began to faintly bloom above them.
An incredibly sinister aura emanated from the Black Lotus, causing Mu Qingyan to look up in terror. The lotus floated above Wei Chen's head, slowly rotating. When the flames from the Fire Phoenix made contact with the lotus, it was as if they had struck an endless ocean—silent and utterly extinguished.
"Ancestral Lotus?" The Fire Phoenix was taken aback, screeching in fear as it spread its wings and fled into the sky.
At that moment, a Golden Greatsword shot out from the cave, moving even faster as it aimed directly at the Fire Phoenix's lower abdomen.
The enraged roar of the Fire Phoenix echoed as it opened its mouth and spewed forth a red Demon Core. The Golden Sword collided with the Demon Core, resulting in a massive explosion high in the sky.
The thunderous blast shook the majestic Lijun Mountain, causing it to tremble. All the beasts on Lijun Mountain were left deafened by the sound, their eardrums shattered, and their Sea of Consciousness plunged into chaos.
Wei Chen and Mu Qingyan were protected by the Black Lotus and remained unharmed.
At the center of the collision between the golden energy sphere and the red energy sphere, the void itself was torn apart!
The anguished cries of pain filled the air as Wei Chen and Mu Qingyan watched in horror. The Golden Sword shattered into several pieces, falling to the ground, while the Fire Phoenix and Demon Core dimmed in brilliance.
Only with that sword could the Peerless Strongman defeat the Fire Phoenix; its automatic attacks alone were insufficient.
Moreover, the newly reborn Fire Phoenix had grown stronger after undergoing its phoenix rebirth.
The Fire Phoenix drew back the Demon Core, casting a fearful glance at the Black Lotus above Wei Chen before spreading its wings to flee.
However, before it could escape far, a massive Black Lotus Phantom enveloped it. Amidst the Fire Phoenix's terrified shrieks, a strand of pure Destiny Soul Power was forcibly stripped from its body by the Black Lotus Phantom.
The Fire Phoenix became dispirited and flapped its wings as it fled.
The Black Lotus Phantom absorbed that strand of Destiny Soul Power and retreated into Wei Chen's body. The Black Lotus above Wei Chen also returned to his soul.
That strand of Soul Power condensed at Wei Chen's Spirit Mansion, transforming Flamingo's Soul Power under its influence into Phoenix Soul Power. In an instant, Wei Chen's Spirit Mansion burst open, and the Phoenix Soul Power surged in, coalescing into a Fire Phoenix.
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