"Your Highness, let's keep you like a chicken for now!"
Nangong was thinking silently.
In the ancient immortal era, the one who raised chickens was a terrifying being, referring to a powerful giant in the deepest part of the ancient burial domain. It is said that she once found a true phoenix that had failed to undergo Nirvana and brought it back to life.
Later, that real phoenix, just like a chicken, was free-range in front of that terrifying creature's house.
The Emperor's son is a treasure trove; we can slowly extract his value without rushing things.
However, speaking of which, the Heavenly Emperor's son is also a pitiful figure. He was originally top-tier, but Wushi reduced his divine equipment to a blank version, and he doesn't even have a decent protector.
He sighed for a moment, then bid farewell to the Queen Mother of the West and decided to leave the Northern Region and return to the Southern Region.
...
The Southern Region is lush with vegetation, boasts vast lakes, and is shrouded in mist. The boundless wilderness is teeming with life, with no barren land whatsoever, a stark contrast to the Northern Region.
Now, his cultivation level is unfathomable, and he has quickly arrived at the Longevity Valley in the Southern Region from the Northern Region.
Longevity Valley is like spring all year round, with lush vegetation, babbling springs, mythical beasts lying in the mountains, and birds undisturbed by people, making it a very peaceful place.
This is Nangong Zheng's cultivation site. It is very beautiful and quiet, with flowers and trees everywhere, streams winding through, and colorful mist rising.
"Senior Nangong!"
With bright eyes and white teeth, Yun Shu appeared wearing a light purple dress. Upon seeing Nangong Zheng, her face lit up with surprise, and her eyes filled with tears.
She was thrilled to see Nangong Zheng again.
At this moment, although Yun Shu's appearance was still beautiful, her hair was completely white, and her face was somewhat pale. Clearly, she had lost a lot of vitality.
It's already quite remarkable that a cultivator from the Dao Palace Secret Realm has lived this long.
"Senior, my time may be coming to an end!"
Yun Shu spoke softly, a bitter expression appearing on her pretty face. Then her body swayed, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth.
"With me here, you'll be fine!"
Nangong Zheng helped him up, pointed a finger, and a wisp of green light entered his body, prolonging his life.
He took out a dragon loach, which looked like a real dragon. It was only a little over a foot long, flowing with golden light, and exuded a sacred aura.
"This is..." Yun Shu was shocked. Although she didn't recognize it, she knew that it was an extraordinary divine object.
"The dragon loach can prolong life!" Nangong Zheng said with a faint smile.
"This is too precious, senior. You should keep it for yourself!" Yun Shu subconsciously refused.
Although she didn't know what a dragon loach was, she guessed it must be an extremely precious divine creature.
Indeed, this is true. Anything that can prolong life is a divine object and is extremely valuable. This dragon loach is an extraordinary divine object, capable of extending the lifespan of a Great Sage-level cultivator by hundreds of years.
"Don't worry, I'm no longer in danger of dying!" Nangong Zheng reassured Yun Shu.
Immediately, he refined the dragon loach, added spiritual herbs, and formed a spiritual pill, which he then fed to Yun Shuo.
After taking it, it was visible to the naked eye that Yun Shu's skin was full of vitality and elasticity; her snow-white hair turned black again; she changed her aged appearance and regained her original, pure, and beautiful appearance.
"I... I've recovered!" Yun Shu was stunned. Originally, she was nearing the end of her life, but now she has been reborn and feels she has gained much more lifespan.
"What do you think?" Nangong Zheng asked.
"Senior, I've recovered... I'm about to break through!" Yun Shu said with delight.
Her natural beauty was not outstanding, because she was just an ordinary plant. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been trapped in the Dao Palace Secret Realm for five hundred years. Now, after consuming the dragon loach, she has not only gained several hundred years of lifespan, but is also about to break through.
"You wait here, I'll give you a baptism!" Nangong Zheng looked at Yun Shu.
"Your Highness, it's time for you to make your mark!" Nangong Zheng thought to himself, then summoned the Emperor's Banner. He intended to extract some phoenix blood from the Emperor's body to baptize Yun Shu.
The will of the Heavenly Emperor within the Stone King instinctively sensed something amiss, and a deep unease quickly arose within him.
boom!
Immediately afterward, his unease was confirmed. The Devouring Demon Canopy suddenly trembled violently, and an aura that could crush eternity spread out. The entire canopy transformed into a black hole, generating a powerful suction force that devoured heaven and earth.
The divine egg of the Heavenly Emperor's son trembled violently, faintly emitting a mournful cry. Immediately afterward, three drops of essence blood flew out from the banner and hovered in the void.
"The Emperor's blood essence!" Nangong Zheng's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at the three drops of blood essence, feeling quite satisfied.
The three drops of blood were all five-colored, radiant and dazzling, overflowing with powerful and terrifying fluctuations, and exuding endless vitality.
Besides being exceptionally dazzling, this blood even emitted the cry of a phoenix, its vibrant color captivating, imbued with chaotic energy, clearly extraordinary.
"As expected of the offspring of the Undying Emperor, possessing the unparalleled physique of the greatest in the World!" Nangong Zheng exclaimed in astonishment. This blood was incredibly pure; truly worthy of being called Phoenix Blood. Whether through baptism or rebirth, it was of exceptional quality.
With the Chaos Body and the Innate Sacred Body Dao Embryo not appearing, the Heavenly Emperor's son's physique is indeed the best in the World, surpassing Ye Fan's Ancient Sacred Body.
Nangong Zheng sat cross-legged, refining the phoenix blood, which generated an astonishing aura that entered Yun Shu's body and permeated her limbs and bones.
The energy of the phoenix blood cleansed his flesh and blood again and again, making his flesh, organs, and bones incredibly tough.
Time slowly passed, and a strange energy flowed gently, cleansing every inch of flesh and blood, gradually nourishing the body, continuously improving its physique, and making it increasingly powerful.
Then, Yun Shu broke through the Four Extremes Realm in one go! And entered the Second Heaven of the Four Extremes!
She gained a great deal; not only did she break through her own limitations, but her very being was transformed!
After helping Yun Shu, Nangong Zheng stepped into his residence and went into seclusion again, silently cultivating the "Longevity Technique"!
A great change is imminent, and the ancient races will soon be revived. He must improve his strength as soon as possible, because he will face great difficulties in the future!
Nangong Zheng closed his eyes and silently cultivated. Two months passed in the blink of an eye before he emerged from seclusion. His aura was even stronger because he had broken through again, advancing two minor realms to reach the sixth level of the Dao-Slaying Realm, and his strength had increased once more.
"Your cultivation speed has increased!" Nangong Zheng was somewhat surprised.
Before he severed his Dao, he had never cultivated at such a fast pace. Since then, his cultivation has progressed by leaps and bounds, which is quite astonishing.
"Is it because of the accumulation of knowledge and experience, or perhaps because of the refinement of divine medicine's energy?" He pondered silently, looking inward at himself and observing the changes within.
"Senior, someone is looking for you!" Suddenly, Yun Shu's voice came from outside the valley.
"Who is it!" Nangong Zheng asked.
"This young man claims to be an old friend of yours, named Ye Fan!" Yun Shu replied softly.
"Let him in!" Nangong Zheng's heart stirred slightly.
With a flash of light, a handsome young man entered the valley and appeared before Nangong Zheng.
"What brings you here?" Nangong Zheng smiled, though he already had a vague answer in his heart.
"Please help me break through the Four Extremes and restore the severed path of my Sacred Body, Senior Nangong!" Ye Fan said, cupping his hands in greeting.