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Zhao Yang unleashed his Ripple of Enlightenment, and both the Demon Empress and Bai Xi felt the overwhelming presence of the Enlightenment Realm. It was an unparalleled experience that left them both astonished.
Then, Zhao Yang's voice echoed in their hearts: "Channel your energy, directing your True Qi to your palms."
Following his instructions, the Demon Empress and Bai Xi each radiated a brilliant light from their hands. Zhao Yang's voice rang out again: "Strike!"
As he made his move, aided by the Enlightenment Realm and the shared Divine Sense, they were able to respond simultaneously despite not being able to see each other. Without this connection, relying solely on verbal commands would have resulted in slight delays that could jeopardize their mission. Such a misstep could lead to failure, endangering not only Zhao Yang and Bai Xi but also the Demon Queen within.
However, the Demon Empress could not afford to wait any longer. Nearly three hundred years had passed; if he delayed further, his wife would continue to diminish until she returned to her primordial state and perished. He chose to trust Zhao Yang, as there was no reason to doubt a prodigy like him would choose self-destruction. Although he appeared calm on the surface, the Demon Empress could still sense a hint of tension through Zhao Yang's shared Divine Sense.
Buzz!
Only one sound emerged, yet it was actually four voices resonating at once. The four retreated simultaneously as a thunderous roar erupted from the midsection of Dreamland Manor. The sound heralded the collapse of the Cliff, accompanied by dazzling bursts of colorful light that shattered countless peaks and trees. Powerful currents swept through the surrounding space, threatening to tear anything apart.
The four quickly evacuated beyond the formation, allowing it to wreak havoc.
The Demon Empress looked on with concern but refrained from criticizing Zhao Yang. After all, breaking the formation carried risks, and this was Zhao Yang's first encounter with it; even if something went wrong, he couldn't be blamed.
Zhao Yang seemed to sense the Demon Empress's hesitation and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Demon Empress. The formation is currently disintegrating and generating powerful currents. Anyone caught in those currents will be torn apart by fierce winds, but clearly, those winds aren't strong enough yet."
As he spoke, Zhao Yang raised the Blueprint in his hand. "Look here; this Blueprint illustrates the work of several Masters of Formation. I must admit I'm somewhat impressed by them now. Although we can't probe into the formation with our Divine Sense, they all seem to have guessed that speed is involved in its innermost layer. I don't know if this is misleading or not, but based on my speculation, it's indeed related to speed. The Blueprint indicates that there's nothing within the inner wall of the formation. In such a case, a powerful barrier is formed unless supported by strong True Qi or wind. However, given that hundreds of years have passed without anyone's True Qi sustaining it for so long, I suspect that the inner wall of the formation is merely telling us about rotating winds."
The sky was clear and everything remained unchanged.
The Demon Empress's avatar vanished as Zhao Yang and the others waited for the chaos within the formation to subside before descending to investigate. As Zhao Yang gazed at the towering mountain before him—its surface like a mirror—he remarked, "No wonder it can block Divine Sense; this is a special kind of mirror that can reflect everything, including Divine Sense. However, if faced with great destructive force, these mirrors would shatter easily."
As Zhao Yang spoke, his five fingers spread wide, and the mountain made of mirrors suddenly collapsed, landing just two meters in front of him without hitting him.
At that moment, mirrors in other places also crashed down. Amidst the dazzling and brilliant shards of glass, a massive Azure Phoenix appeared before them.
Though this Azure Phoenix was not the true ancient divine beast, she bore the bloodline of the Azure Phoenix. Her feathers shimmered in a blue hue with a rainbow glow, draped in colorful clouds, her wings spread wide like those of a celestial being. She held herself high, exuding an extraordinary beauty that surpassed even the most beautiful peacock in the world, radiating a hint of pride.
"Mother, you are so beautiful," Bai Xi whispered with a sob. It was her first time seeing the Azure Phoenix's true form. Ever since she cultivated into human form, her mother had not revealed her true self. Although she was beautiful, Bai Xi felt that she could not compare to the Azure Phoenix before her.
"It has been hundreds of years since then. You have only cultivated for a thousand years and have wandered the human realm for less than a hundred years. Three hundred years have passed; thus, her true age is eight hundred years. She has yet to cultivate into human form and does not remember you. Prepare yourself," Zhao Yang kindly reminded the Demon Empress beside him.
Tears sparkled in the Demon Empress's eyes as she gazed at the Azure Phoenix, who held her head high within the formation. "No matter what, A Qing is still A Qing!"
Zhao Yang sighed. Love is the most beautiful thing in the world; whether human or demon, all yearn for love. The Azure Phoenix before them was indeed a symbol of love.
Legend has it that there exists a bird called the Azure Phoenix, a descendant of the phoenix. Its wings are said to be as blue as the dawn sky, shimmering softly under the sun! It is said that the Azure Phoenix lives for love, spending its life searching for another Azure Phoenix! The legend states that it possesses the most wonderful voice in the world but sings only for love; however, no one has ever heard it because there is only one Azure Phoenix in existence! This legendary Azure Phoenix was born from heaven and earth—beautiful and elegant yet unable to make a sound. It lived in loneliness and solitude because it had never encountered another of its kind. The envious gazes of other birds did not enhance its glory but rather highlighted its loneliness. Until one day, it met both Feng and Huang; it understood its purpose for existence and began searching for another Azure Phoenix. It flew over mountains, crossed seas, traversed deserts, and passed through cities but never found another bird like itself. Exhausted, it landed on a window of a house where it saw its reflection in a mirror; its eyes lit up as it beheld another bird identical to itself gazing back with eager eyes! Another Luán! It had finally found it! Suddenly, a bittersweet warmth surged through its heart—a mix of intense pain and sweetness. It sang an unparalleled melody that no other bird had ever sung. Thus, the Azure Phoenix also came to symbolize love.
Although the Azure Phoenix before them was not the true ancient divine bird, seeing such a beautiful creature still left Zhao Yang in awe. However, he did not feel any affection; after all, he did not have beastly inclinations. Thinking about this made him glance at the older man beside him and reflect on his unique preferences. Yet he realized that since this man was also a demon, it would not be long before the Azure Phoenix could transform into human form again; they would still be able to be together.
After all, given the current strength of the Demon Empress, her daughter could transform into human form after merely three hundred years; how much more so could an eight-hundred-year-old Azure Phoenix?
The Azure Phoenix let out a long cry that resonated like a phoenix's song. It seemed to finally see something alive as it flapped its wings vigorously and tried to break free. However, after just two steps forward, it was pushed back by immense repulsive force, feathers scattering everywhere. Angered, the Azure Phoenix emitted another long cry while feeling confused about why it was trapped here—a question it pondered daily. Glancing down at some inscriptions on stones nearby, after reading them, she obediently lay down on the ground without moving.
The Azure Phoenix turned to look at the young boy and girl outside the formation and then at the Demon Empress with a puzzled expression in her eyes. She did not recognize them but sensed that the middle-aged man with red-rimmed eyes looked at her with deep sorrow.
Then she looked back at some inscriptions on a stone tablet before her—records from when she was still in human form. She had long noticed something strange within this formation; her memories were fading day by day as Queen retreated from her mind. Thus, she began trying to remember everything she could hold onto and left behind a message: If you believe what is written on this stone tablet does not pertain to you or if you cannot recall anything now, write down what you can remember on this second stone tablet; you will recognize your own writing.
Azure Phoenix wrote down the names of everyone she could remember according to the inscriptions and hints on the stone tablet. However, she found her memories becoming increasingly vague. When she woke up the next day, it was a brand new day, and she had forgotten what she had written the day before.
Yet, she was clever. She repeatedly told herself that someone would come to rescue her soon, that person being her husband. But she waited day after day until he forgot her name after transforming into human form, forgot her, and forgot the one he loved most in his life.
Demon Empress stared blankly at Azure Phoenix within the formation. Azure Phoenix nodded at her, then resumed her proud demeanor, standing tall in the formation. Sometimes she lay down, appearing tired, yet also as if deep in thought.
Demon Empress asked, "What happened to A Qing?"
Zhao Yang replied, "Your beloved is very clever. During her time in the formation, she discovered the secrets within it. Time has begun to flow backward, gradually stripping away her memories. Thus, she recorded bits and pieces of her life with you and her own background on the stone tablet. The content of the second tablet differs greatly from the first; it is all brief notes. Clearly, she has been staring at you for many years. The third tablet contains even less information, and by the last one, which should be what she left behind after regressing into Azure Phoenix, it simply says, 'I am so scared.'"
Upon hearing this, Demon Empress felt a pang of sorrow. She addressed Azure Phoenix in the formation, saying, "I'm sorry, A Qing."
Azure Phoenix looked puzzled as she saw some content on the first tablet and subsequent ones. Then she gazed excitedly at the middle-aged man and let out a phoenix cry.
She pleaded again, "Get me out of here."
Though she remembered who was before her now, she had an instinct that this person might very well be her husband as recorded on the stone tablet.
However, Demon Empress knew this was not the time for sentimental feelings. She turned to Zhao Yang and asked, "What are our chances?"
Zhao Yang shook his head and said, "There is no certainty. At this rotation speed, normally it wouldn't be possible unless we touch upon Taboo territory. Time must slow down for him; only then can I be completely sure."
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