Chapter 114 Ancestral Phoenix Feather
Buzzing!
The Chaos Pearl trembled for a moment, spitting out a black crystal.
Its deep blackness seemed to absorb all light, plunging the surroundings into darkness.
The wails of gods and demons echoed, scenes of countless lives dying appeared… terrifying beyond compare, as if all the gods had perished, the world was heading towards its end, a terrifying aura pervading the air.
That black crystal came from the deepest part of Buzhou Mountain, a product of highly condensed chaotic evil energy, containing a vast amount of chaotic evil energy.
Since the innate evil energy had been exhausted, then even stronger chaotic evil energy would be used. This time, Feng Zichen was going all out, determined to cultivate into a Heavenly God of Evil.
"Heaven and Earth Furnace, go!"
As soon as Feng Zichen finished speaking, a massive suction force came from within the Heaven and Earth Furnace, sucking the black crystal in.
Attacked, the black crystal erupted, releasing wisps of chaotic evil energy, carrying boundless force, slamming heavily into the Heaven and Earth Furnace.
Crack! Crack!
The power of the chaotic evil energy was too immense. With a single strike, it cracked the Heaven and Earth Furnace, leaving it riddled with fissures and on the verge of shattering.
Rumble!
Sensing the presence of the chaotic evil energy, the illusory image of Mount Buzhou exuded an even deeper Daoist aura, revealing a vast and ancient power. Its immense divine might crashed down, suppressing the chaotic evil energy.
A flash of divine light, and the cracks on the Heaven and Earth Furnace vanished, its refining power surging forth towards the chaotic evil energy.
Unfortunately, even suppressed by the illusory image of Mount Buzhou, the chaotic evil energy remained incredibly powerful. Compared to it, the refining power of the Heaven and Earth Furnace was far too insignificant, unable to budge it in the slightest.
Feng Zichen was not surprised by this. If he could easily refine this chaotic evil energy, how could he live up to its reputation of dominating the primordial world?
"Shatter!"
Raising the Primordial Dao Bell, Feng Zichen struck it fiercely. A resounding bell rang out, unleashing a power to shatter all laws, smashing the black crystal into fragments.
At the same time, the World Tree exhaled a stream of primordial energy, which transformed into raging Dao fire, burning towards the furnace of heaven and earth.
Strands of chaotic evil energy were refined, and a wisp of purplish-black evil energy gradually appeared on Feng Zichen's body.
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Sister, this is it. Zichen is in seclusion inside." Outside the Zichen Cave Heaven, Ziyi Shi made a hand seal, opening a passage and pulling Jinhuang inside.
"This is a superior-grade cave heaven?" Upon entering the Zichen Cave Heaven, the dense innate energy rushed towards them, greatly surprising Jinhuang.
The two entered the Zichen Cave Heaven and continued walking in. Not long after, they saw Feng Zichen sitting on the ground with his eyes closed, surrounded by a thin layer of purplish-black evil energy.
As for the Star Tree, although it was rooted within the Zichen Cave Heaven, its true form resided in the endless void, unseen by anyone except Feng Zichen.
As the saying goes, treasures are tempting, and the Star Tree is related to the celestial fortune of the universe. If outsiders were to learn that this tree belongs to the human race, it would surely attract many powerful figures to vie for it. With Feng Zichen's strength, he wouldn't be able to protect it.
"So powerful!" Just one glance at the purplish-black aura made Jin Huang's eyes feel as if they had been pricked by needles, causing unbearable pain. At the same time, an extremely dangerous feeling swept over her, making her heart pound with fear.
Feng Zichen opened his eyes, and a purplish-black light flashed, a terrifying aura spreading out, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet and a chilling atmosphere to permeate the air.
"Greetings, Zihuang." Standing up, Feng Zichen first greeted Ziyi Shi, then asked in confusion, "May I ask who this fairy is?"
"This is Fairy Jinhuang from the Nuwa Palace. She has something to discuss with you."
"Also, the malevolent energy here is so strong, Zi Chen, what are you doing?"
The chilling aura around them made Zi Yi Shi feel uncomfortable, and she frowned as she asked.
"This is a great divine power I just mastered. I'm not very proficient at controlling it yet, which caused my energy to leak out. It's nothing serious." Shaking his head, Feng Zi Chen didn't explain further.
Using malevolent energy to cultivate a divine power would inevitably displease immortal cultivators, even if the power originated from Pangu.
"May I ask what brings you here, Fairy?" Turning around, Feng Zi Chen asked Jin Huang.
"This is something His Majesty the Ancestral Phoenix asked me to give to you, as a gift of thanks!" As she spoke, Jin Huang took out a phoenix feather and handed it to Feng Zi Chen, saying enviously,
"His Majesty the Ancestral Phoenix and Goddess Nuwa both praised you highly. Your future is truly limitless!"
"It's because Your Majesty is too kind!" Reaching out to take the phoenix feather, Feng Zi Chen smiled modestly.
The phoenix feather was long and narrow, emitting a seven-colored radiance, with the five virtues flowing within it. Its body was also engulfed in the flames of Nirvana, illustrating the principles of birth and death.
The moment it touched his hand, the seven-colored radiance on the feather blazed brightly, and countless innate runes emerged, transforming into an innate Dao scripture that entered Feng Zichen's heart.
"The Innate Dao Scripture of Life and Death!"
This was an innate Dao scripture, directly evolved from the Dao of Life and Death, expounding the principles of life and death. If one could fully comprehend it, one could instantly become a Great Luo Golden Immortal.
"This is far too precious!" Only now did Feng Zichen realize the extraordinary nature of this object.
Leaving aside the Innate Dao Scripture of Life and Death, this feather itself was an extraordinary treasure, no less than an ordinary innate spiritual treasure. Judging by its power, it was probably the tail feather of the Ancestral Phoenix!
"Fellow Daoist, this feather is a tail feather shed by His Majesty the Ancestral Phoenix when she transformed into the Vermilion Bird. It is exceptionally precious, containing a portion of His Majesty's essence."
"Within the Phoenix Clan, countless members vie for it, yet His Majesty the Ancestral Phoenix bestows it upon you, demonstrating His Majesty's high regard for you."
Having said this, Jin Huang glanced at Feng Zichen with slight curiosity, wondering what favor he had done for the Ancestral Phoenix to warrant such a gift. It should be noted that there are only nine of these feathers in the Phoenix Clan.
However, despite her curiosity, Jin Huang did not rashly inquire about Feng Zichen's affairs. It was best to avoid prying into matters concerning powerful beings, lest trouble befall them someday.
"Then… I will accept it with my utmost respect." After a moment's thought, Feng Zichen put away the Ancestral Phoenix feather.
After all, for the Ancestral Phoenix, no matter how precious this item was, it was not as important as freedom.
"This is your first time visiting the human realm, Fairy. You must not know much about it. How about I show you around and let you appreciate the scenery of our human race?" Feng Zichen suggested, looking around.
"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist!" Jin Huang thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
It wouldn't be good if she knew nothing about the human race when Nuwa asked her about it after returning to the Nuwa Palace.
"You're too kind, Fairy. If you could put in a good word for the human race with Her Majesty, I would be extremely grateful." Feng Zichen waved his hand and said.
"Pfft!"
"You're really funny. The human race was created by Her Majesty, so it's like Her Majesty's child."
"Her Majesty cares deeply for the human race. She doesn't need my praise."
Jin Huang laughed at Feng Zichen's words and said to him.
(End of this chapter)