The Might of the Zen Sound (Part One)
The Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, suspended in mid-air, unleashed a torrent of divine fire under the influence of the Fire Control King, enhancing the cultivation of the Fire Control Tribe. However, when the Little Fire Phoenix flew towards the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, and the Little Fire Phoenix -Fire Control King, Ming Yan, attacked it, attempting to seize it, the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, which had been like an inanimate object, opened its eyes, its branches waving to block the Fire Control King's hand.
"This..." The Fire Control King was slightly taken aback. He never expected that the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood would also attack him. He looked at the Divine Wood in surprise, only to find that a kind old man's face appeared on the trunk, staring at him as well.
"This tree has already cultivated into a demon?" Looking at the face on the trunk of the Divine Wood, which could withstand his attack, the Fire Control King was startled and withdrew his palm. Although he had not used his full strength, the fact that it could withstand his attack meant that this Divine Wood tree's cultivation was no less than his own.
"Greetings, fellow Daoist. I was unaware that you had awakened your spiritual intelligence. I have offended you greatly in the past..." Withdrawing his palm, the Fire Control King, Ming Yan, bowed to the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood and said.
Ming Yan was well aware that such a Flame- type divine tree would be difficult for him to gain any advantage with his own proud Flame power. The offense he was referring to was naturally the one that had just mobilized the divine fire of the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood.
"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. I am but a tree, and you should apologize to me..." The old man on the Divine Wood mask spoke to Ming Yan with a kind and gentle expression.
Actually, it's not Ming Yan's fault. Everything in the world, from humans born with intelligence to a small pebble on the roadside, can cultivate given the right opportunity. Throughout history, countless inanimate objects have gained intelligence by chance, absorbing the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth and earth and the essence of the sun and moon, becoming examples of Demon Cultivator. Not to mention the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, which is itself a form of life.
Ultimately, Ming Yan was unaware that the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood had awakened its sentience, so manipulating its Flame wasn't considered an offense. This Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, being a fire-type divine tree, was inherently gentle, without any desire for conflict, and would certainly not hold a grudge against the other party for this matter.
"Fellow Daoist, this Fire Phoenix holds extraordinary significance for me. Perhaps it's even more crucial to my breakthrough and ascension. I wonder why you are hindering me?" After exchanging superficial greetings, the Fire Control King, Ming Yan, addressed the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood.
Regardless, he was determined to obtain this Little Fire Phoenix, and it would be best if he could persuade him with words. Otherwise, Ming Yan would have no choice but to try it himself.
"This old man knows, but what is destined to happen will happen, and one cannot force what is destined to happen. If this Little Fire Phoenix is willing to go with you, this old man will be overjoyed. But if it is unwilling, I may have to protect it. Back then, this old man was just a lone tree, without any intelligence. If it weren't for the Phoenix's ancestor residing on me, allowing me to absorb the Phoenix's spiritual energy, I wouldn't be where I am today..."
Despite Ming Yan's words, the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood maintained a gentle and pleasant expression on its face as it explained.
Its meaning is clear: the phoenix perches on the parasol tree, and it was only through the glory of the Phoenix that the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood achieved its current status. Therefore, upon seeing this Little Fire Phoenix, it should offer some protection within its power; otherwise, it will not intervene in other matters.
After hearing what the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood said, the Fire Control King Ming Yan fell silent. At the level of the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, it would not deceive him over such a small matter. Besides, even when he had used its Flame to fight before, it had not objected. This showed that what it said was indeed the truth. It would not stop him in other matters, but it had to help him with the existence of the Little Fire Phoenix.
After a moment of silence, the Fire Control King, unsure if he could defeat the Phoenix -tempered Phoenix Tree Divine Wood, didn't rush to seize it. Instead, he turned his gaze to the Little Fire Phoenix, offering what he considered a benevolent Little Fire Phoenix, and asked, "Honorable Phoenix Bird, I am Ming Yan the Fire Control Tribe, born with the ability to manipulate Flame. It is fitting that we journey together on the path of cultivation. I wonder..."
"Hmph, you're a bad person, I won't stay with you," however, before Ming Yan could finish speaking, the Little Fire Phoenix perched on the Wutong Tree proudly raised its head and huffed angrily. Clearly, Ming Yan's attack on it had only increased its bad impression of him.
"Uh..." Little Fire Phoenix's interruption left Ming Yan speechless, unable to continue.
Above the sky, the Fire Control King Ming Yan and the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood were locked in a standoff, while the battle below had reached its climax. With the help of the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood's Flame, the Fire Control Tribe had become even more powerful.
The defensive formations formed by the Cultivator were already on the verge of collapse under their attack, and now they were even more dangerous, on the verge of being completely broken apart. However, Li Buling's Formation was not yet finished.
"This won't do; if this continues, we simply can't hold them off..."
With her Fox Demon Step, Bull Demon Fist, and Lion Demon Roar working in unison, Mo Lingna unleashed a barrage of powerful punches, sending Fire Control Tribe Knockback one after another. But for every one Knockback, two or even three would pounce on her, their ferocity like mad dogs. Even Mo Lingna felt powerless to stop them. The situation was even more dire for the others, with several Cultivator being crushed by this frenzied attack.
In the midst of the battle, Wu Zhao fared much better than the others. This wasn't because of her exceptional strength, but rather because the Blood Drinking True King Chain, given to her by Zhuge Xiang in the Hundred Emperors Tomb, proved remarkably effective in this fight. The injuries she recovered from during the battle significantly alleviated her stress, allowing her to maintain her strength and thus attracting considerable attention.
"No, if this continues, the formation will fall apart..." Looking at the current situation, Zhuge Xiang felt heavy-hearted. He looked up at Ming Yan, the Fire Control King, who was confronting the Phoenix Tree Divine Wood. Zhuge Xiang could not wait any longer. He sheathed the Dragon's Judgment Sword and prepared to unleash the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound.
The Ninth Layer of the Heaven-Piercing Tower is only a few dozen miles in circumference. If Zhuge Xiang uses his full power, the Zen Sound will surely resonate throughout the entire Ninth Layer.
Zhuge Xiang has already mastered six versions of the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound. Once he unleashes it, its power is immeasurable. However, Zhuge Xiang knows that once he uses it, he will definitely attract the attention of the high-ranking Fire Control Tribe, who will join forces to kill him, or even Ming Yan.
But if he didn't use it, and the formation broke, he would be doomed anyway. With no other choice, Zhuge Xiang could only rely on the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound to buy time...
After putting away the Dragon's Judgment Sword, the Fire Control Tribe had been besieging Zhuge Xiang looked at each other in astonishment, not understanding what had happened to him. However, when they put aside their doubts and rushed forward again, Zhuge Xiang made a sound that terrified them.
Profound, Distant Resonance, and weighty...
From Zhuge Xiang's mouth came Zen Sound of utmost strength and yang energy, like the sound of a morning bell and evening drum. This Zen Sound did not seem to come from the Buddha in the Nine Heavens, but rather seemed to come from the Nine Nether Demon Realm.
The Heavenly Demon Zen Sound, like the voice of the most wicked Evil Demon after a sudden enlightenment, resounded throughout the entire Ninth Layer Zen Sound Heaven-Piercing Tower. It caused the evil thoughts and malice within people's hearts to melt away rapidly, as if encountering snow under the blazing sun...