Vermilion Bird Mirror
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. If the Fire Crow Clan is as you say, then we will inevitably have conflicts. It is only natural that we should join forces, even without the connection of the Little Fire Phoenix," Phoenix Queen Zhuge Xiang said to the Phoenix Queen accepting the task issued by the system.
Since the Phoenix Clan treated him with courtesy, Zhuge Xiang would naturally reciprocate in the Phoenix Clan.
Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's agreement, the Phoenix Queen was overjoyed. The other high-ranking members of the Phoenix Clan all secretly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded to each other. With Zhuge Xiang's assistance, they would have the prestige of the Great God Hou Yi, which would undoubtedly enhance the Phoenix Clan's strength immeasurably.
The Phoenix Clan was already deeply worried about the crisis facing the Fire Crow Clan. When they heard that Zhuge Xiang had visited, they assumed that Human Clan Cultivator were using the power of the Great God Hou Yi to attack the Phoenix Clan. The Phoenix Clan believed that a calamity had befallen them. However, unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better. This was not a calamity for the Phoenix Clan, but rather a stroke of good fortune. With the power of the Great God Hou Yi, the Phoenix Clan's strength greatly increased, making their struggle against the Fire Crow Clan much easier.
The title of "Emperor of Ten Thousand Birds," though merely a title, represents a powerful force, a force of Heavenly Dao. Otherwise, the Fire Crow Clan wouldn't have gone to such lengths to first eliminate the Emperor of Ten Thousand Birds Phoenix Clan and seize the title. However, rather than passively defending against whatever comes their way, Zhuge Xiang advocated striking first. Therefore, after discussion, the Phoenix Clan dispatched high-ranking members to gather intelligence on the Fire Crow Clan, while Zhuge Xiang temporarily took his leave of the Phoenix Queen.
Although conflict with the Fire Crow Clan is inevitable, it is unlikely to break out in the short term. Zhuge Xiang naturally wants to return to the Asura Path first and obtain the parts of the South Heaven Gate.
"Since Mr. Zhuge has to leave, we will not try to stop him. This is a treasure of our Phoenix Clan, the Vermilion Bird Mirror, which contains the Vow Power of our Phoenix Clan's will. Please keep it safe, Mr. Zhuge. If the Fire Crow Clan attacks, it will provide a means of communication with Mr. Zhuge. Mr. Zhuge can also use the Vermilion Bird Mirror to travel between different dimensions." Upon learning that Zhuge Xiang was about to leave, the Phoenix Queen took out a crimson mirror, as red as fire, and handed it to Zhuge Xiang, saying this.
Zhuge Xiang reached out and took the Vermilion Bird Mirror. He looked down and examined it. Information about the Vermilion Bird Mirror came into Zhuge Xiang's view.
The Vermilion Bird Mirror: A treasure of the Phoenix Clan, containing countless energies of the Phoenix Clan's will. Only the Phoenix Leader can unleash the Vermilion Bird Mirror's power. Having gained the Phoenix Leader's approval, some of its functions are unlocked: firstly, it allows communication with the Phoenix Queen anytime, anywhere, transcending the barriers of the heavens; secondly, it allows teleportation to the Phoenix Clan's territory at any time. So, it seems that using the Vermilion Bird Mirror that no matter where I am, I can teleport to the Immortal Realm anytime? Not only can I return to the Asura Path, but I can even return to the Cultivation World?
Although only the patriarch of the Phoenix Clan can unleash the power of the Vermilion Bird Mirror, for Zhuge Xiang, the ability to teleport to the Immortal Realm at any time was already incredibly powerful. Secretly pleased, Zhuge Xiang calmly put away the Vermilion Bird Mirror, bid farewell to the Phoenix Queen, and departed.
"Little Fire Phoenix, my departure won't be long. I'll be returning to Wutong Mountain soon, so you don't need to come with me. Stay here on Wutong Mountain for a while," Zhuge Xiang said, as he had no intention of taking the Little Fire Phoenix with him.
"Okay, but Father, you'd better come pick me up quickly," Little Fire Phoenix readily agreed.
After spending a few days on Wutong Mountain, Little Fire Phoenix made many friends of its own kind and was having a great time in the Phoenix Clan's territory. Knowing that Zhuge Xiang was only away for a short time and would be back soon, Little Fire Phoenix was happy to stay and play on Wutong Mountain for a few more days.
"Fellow Daoist Ying, thank you for your help with the trip to Sea of Zhurong. I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now. You should also return to the Erlang the Emperor's residence," Zhuge Xiang said to Ying Qianshan after arranging for the Little Fire Phoenix.
During this time, Ying Qianshan stayed on Wutong Mountain with Zhuge Xiang and others, subtly and overtly inquiring about Ying Qianshan's affairs. Zhuge Xiang had also learned most of the details about Ying Qianshan.
"Mr. Zhuge, you're too kind. If it weren't for Mr. Zhuge, how could I have had the opportunity to stay on Wutong Mountain for so long? I even had the privilege of entering the Phoenix Clan's Thatched Cottage," Ying Qianshan said, still treating Zhuge Xiang with utmost respect. He paused slightly before continuing, "Regarding the Phoenix Clan, Fellow Daoist Zhuge, and the Fire Crow Clan, it's time for me to return and report to Erlang the Emperor. I believe both the Emperor Lord and His Your Majesty will take this very seriously."
Ying Qianshan didn't finish his sentence, but Zhuge Xiang understood his meaning. Perhaps the Jade Emperor Great Sage would lend a hand to the Phoenix Clan. Zhuge Xiang could only smile knowingly at this; it wasn't so easy to fathom the thoughts of those in power.
Little Fire Phoenix stayed behind, and Ying Qianshan was also leaving. With the matters in the Immortal Realm temporarily settled, Zhuge Xiang and Mo Lingna got up and returned to the Asura Path.
Back in that inconspicuous little valley of the Asura Path, the mysterious Forging Grandmaster expert naturally sensed Zhuge Xiang and Mo Lingna's return and appeared before them.
The old man stared at Zhuge Xiang with shining eyes, as if a lecherous wolf had seen a stunning beauty, or as a starving Beggar had seen a table full of delicacies.
The old man stretched out his palm, looking impatient, and said, "Good lad, you've got some skills after all. You actually obtained the Phoenix Clan's Nirvana Fire and Dragon Fire so quickly. Take them out now, hurry up, stop hiding them, I can already feel them on you."
"And what do I need?" Seeing the old man's impatient manner, like a child begging for a toy, Zhuge Xiang smiled inwardly and asked.
Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, the old man flicked his hand, and the Great Black Iron component of the South Heaven Gate slammed towards Zhuge Xiang, landing with a thud at his feet. "Here you go."
Reaching out, Zhuge Xiang picked up the parts of the South Heaven Gate. Then, he took out the parts he had collected. Sure enough, the two parts attracted each other and merged together, forming a magnificent and enormous black iron gate that stood before Zhuge Xiang. A deep, Distant Resonance, and powerful aura emanated from the South Heaven Gate.
Now, the South Heaven Gate is about 70-80% complete; the massive gate is missing only in the right corner.