"Shriek—"
A clear phoenix cry suddenly pierced through clouds and mist, ringing out from within the Sacred Mountain.
Under Jiang Dali's fierce, excited gaze, lava churned inside the Sacred Mountain. The crimson giant egg abruptly burst forth with a dazzling radiance, so red it seemed to gleam with gold, then suddenly transformed into the shape of a giant bird and spread its wings as it flew from the lava pool.
Rumble, rumble, rumble—
Dozens of surrounding volcanoes shook in unison, yet quickly settled under the influence of a vast auspicious aura. The scorching temperature, however, continued to rise the instant the enormous fire phoenix flew out of the Sacred Mountain.
"Fire Phoenix! It's finally revived! Hahaha!"
Jiang Dali laughed heartily as he watched the fire phoenix burst from the volcanic crater like a blazing fireball, hanging high overhead like a crimson-gold sun.
Streams of red light shot from its body like fiery arrows, shining over the mountains and reflecting flames that seemed to boil like oil. The moisture in the air swiftly turned to mist and spread outward.
Roar, roar, roar—
For a time, the skies above the entire Divine Iron City seemed gilded, while vast stretches of cloud blazed as though set alight.
The many pine trees in the mountains seemed to sweat from the heat. Their resin melted as thin as water, rolling down their trunks drop by drop. Resin rain filled the air, carrying a fragrant scent.
"Shriek—"
The fire phoenix scattered flames through the sky and cried joyously, as though celebrating its rebirth through nirvana. Then it suddenly dived like a shower of fire, circling above the Sacred Mountain before stretching up its neck and calling affectionately to Jiang Dali.
Jiang Dali suddenly leaped up, his entire body encased in the Phantom Soul Golden Armor, like