thefictionvixens Chapter 31 Phoenix Tribulation Rebirth Technique
Chapter 31 Phoenix Tribulation Rebirth Technique
Before the Primordial Era, the Northern Region was teeming with life, its spiritual energy condensed into a source, and its medicinal herbs were abundant and divine medicines could be found.
Even now, though the earth and sky have dried up, oases still dot the vast red land.
Not too far from the sacred Jade Pool, in an oasis, a blue-clad man with an ethereal and graceful demeanor, Hua Yunfei, sat before a jewel-like lake, his hands caressing the zither. His long, slender, fair fingers plucked the crystal strings, and the clear, melodious music flowed like a waterfall, so beautiful and moving that it attracted hundreds of birds, capable of soothing the restlessness in people's hearts and cleansing them of worldly troubles.
Yuan Qingsu leaned against a swaying tree, standing in the dappled light and shadow cut by the intertwined roots and branches of the canopy, listening quietly. It was an indescribable enjoyment after these busy days.
"Now that the northern region is in turmoil, it is kind of you to have obtained the torch and still come to listen to me play the zither."
After plucking the last string of the piece, Hua Yunfei, handsome as a woman, placed his hands on the guqin in front of him and sighed softly, "Aren't you afraid of being ambushed?"
"Don't worry, the torch isn't in my hands right now."
Yuan Qingsu shrugged and smiled indifferently, "Besides, the main force of the Yao Guang Holy Land is stationed not far from here. With the [Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron] suppressing the world, who would be foolish enough to bang their head against an ultimate weapon at this time?"
"The Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron is indeed magnificent. It is because of its existence that the Yao Guang Holy Land refused to hand over the torch before the Yao Chi Grand Gathering, and no one dared to say anything. Unfortunately, it can not only intimidate outsiders, but it is also a sword hanging over our heads."
Hua Yunfei, clutching his guqin, stood up again, gazing at the towering mountains that stretched across the oasis in the distance. He said calmly, "The Torch Relic is a rare opportunity; you must seize it. These past few days, I've been traveling the Northern Region, honing my skills, and I occasionally sensed his presence... He's even more terrifying now!"
Yuan Qingsu naturally knew who "he" referred to.
"How terrifying?" he asked.
"I don't know. I only saw a savage beast that was at least at the dragon transformation level. After making eye contact with him for a few moments, it tucked its tail between its legs and ran away..."
Hua Yunfei shook his head, but after a moment's thought, he brought up the Eastern Wilderness Divine Body, which had recently been defeated by Yuan Qingsu, and said, "Actually, I also encountered Ji Haoyue not long ago. Compared to 'him,' the Eastern Wilderness Divine Body is like a small flower in a greenhouse. Without facing his true face, you can never feel it... That feeling is too terrifying. You can't fathom its depths at all. It's like going back to childhood. In front of him, we are still weak children."
"...So you're scared?" Gen Kiyosu asked.
"Afraid."
Hua Yunfei nodded, readily admitting, "How could I not be afraid? But I'm even more afraid of succumbing to this, following the predetermined path of fate they've laid out towards our destined end. I'm telling you this to remind you that they are terrifying, and you must become stronger before you encounter them!"
Yuan Qingsu sensed a hidden meaning in Hua Yunfei's words today: "So?"
"I heard that you raised an Ancient Sacred Body in the Spirit Ruins Grotto-heaven. For people like us, a Sacred Body is the best medicine of flesh and blood."
Hua Yunfei's eyes flickered, and he exchanged a glance with Yuan Qingsu. He said in a deep voice, "You must devour him before he comes to the Holy Body."
Yuan Qingsu frowned slightly: "How much information about this Sacred Body has still been leaked?"
Hua Yunfei gave him a half-smile: "Of course it should be spread, it's all spread. The [Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land] has become safe for the time being. Even a group of mortals can walk out of it. Do you think the Yao Guang Holy Land, the Jiang family, and the Ji family won't pay attention to this kind of thing? The group of people you arranged in the Lingxu Cave Heaven have already been targeted."
"They want to use these people to go to the forbidden area to collect herbs?"
"Of course, how many extraordinary figures in the world are trapped by their lifespan? How could these immortal old fools miss such an opportunity? So I remind you to make plans early, swallow the sacred body, and don't be soft-hearted."
"How many people's essence did you devour using your Devouring Heaven Demon Art?"
"There are several."
In front of Yuan Qing Su Mian, Hua Yunfei made no attempt to hide his feelings, saying calmly, "But there are mostly corpses..."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "You should hurry too. There's a lot of attention on you these days. Many people, based on your unremarkable performance in the Yao Guang Holy Land and your whereabouts, believe that you entered the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land and consumed the Holy Fruit, which is why your cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. You need powerful strength to deal with all of this... He might make his move against you ahead of time because of this."
"Do you also believe that I entered it and ate the sacred fruit?"
"To me, it's a good thing you ate it, and it's an even better thing you didn't."
At this point, Hua Yunfei looked up at the sky, his eyes reflecting the light and shadows of the clouds, and said, "Qingsu, I will not harm you. Whether you have the Saint Fruit or not, I will not have any other thoughts. It is undeniable that I have killed people while practicing demonic arts, so I can no longer be considered a good person. But so far, I have only killed those who deserved to die."
"You are my true friend from childhood to now. We share a common destiny. If I cannot break free, I hope you can too, so that one day you can travel this beautiful land in my place... It's almost time for me to leave. I recently obtained a legacy called 'Phoenix Tribulation,' which is divided into the [Nine Tribulations Phoenix Melody] and the [Phoenix Tribulation Rebirth Technique]."
"Since you are not skilled in music, the Nine Tribulations Phoenix Melody is of little use to you. Therefore, I am leaving the Phoenix Tribulation Rebirth Technique to you. It may come in handy at a critical moment."
Hua Yunfei left a pale gold metallic paper on a large rock by the lake before turning and drifting away.
Yuan Qingsu watched his figure disappear on the horizon before bending down to pick up the pale gold paper left by her friend and browsing through the techniques recorded on it.
In my memory, this technique was considered an immortal skill. After practicing it, one could have an extra life in battle. It had been lost in the Eastern Wilderness for tens of thousands of years.
If such a legacy were to be passed on, it would surely cause countless bloodshed and turmoil, but Hua Yunfei casually left it to him.
"well......"
Yuan Qingsu sighed softly, put the pale gold paper into the Sea of Bitterness, turned around and flew away from the oasis with each step a fleeting illusion, heading towards her residence in the Yao Guang Holy Land.
He encountered several disciples along the way who greeted him, but their eyes flickered with a strange meaning.
Yuan Qingsu immediately sensed something was wrong and quickened her pace toward a makeshift wooden hut. A number of people had already gathered in front of the hut, including Yao Xi. Inside, several elderly men were leading the way, seemingly negotiating something with the Holy Lord of Yao Guang.
"Senior brother, I'm afraid this is not a good idea. This 'tinder' was brought back by the two children who braved all kinds of hardships." Li Daoqing shook his head slightly and said to one of the elderly cultivators, "No matter what, we should consult their opinions first."
"What do you mean 'brought back'? Without the [Dragon Pattern Black Gold Cauldron] from the Holy Land, could they have brought it back?"
The old cultivator gave a light snort, slowly turning around as he spoke. His cloudy eyes looked at Yuan Qingsu, who had just returned from outside, and he said indifferently, "Look, this kid just came back. I heard you went to the [Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land]. Bring out some sacred fruits."