The earth-shaking battle at the Southern Ming Undying Volcano.
Its appearance
had drawn the attention of almost every Primordial Being.
The Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin Clans, along with the rising star, the Avian Alliance,
had gathered here at the Southern Ming Undying Volcano.
Together, they represented
nearly the most powerful forces of this era in Hong Huang.
It was fair to say
that the outcome of this battle at the Southern Ming Undying Volcano
would determine the future development of all Hong Huang.
Before this,
because Yuanfeng and Ling Tian were among them,
the Phoenix Clan had already become the foremost race in Hong Huang.
But now,
almost no one believed the Phoenix Clan would prevail.
In their eyes,
the Phoenix Clan was on the brink of annihilation.
The Primordial Beings couldn't help but sigh.
One of Hong Huang's most powerful races, the Phoenix Clan, had actually come to this.
And the most direct reason for all this
was Ling Tian, still in Yuanfeng's womb.
Who could have imagined
that Ling Tian, whose foundations were terrifyingly powerful,
Ling Tian, who should have led the Phoenix Clan to greatness,
would actually be the cause of the Phoenix Clan's downfall!
Western Ancestral Vein.
Having sensed the battle at the Southern Ming Undying Volcano,
Demon Ancestor Luohu curled his lips into a cold smile.
Since he had brought about the current situation,
there was no chance the Phoenix Clan would survive.
For now,
they were merely struggling in their death throes.
"Once the Phoenix Clan is destroyed, I'll begin plotting against the Kirin Clan and the Dragon Clan."
"When all three clans have been destroyed,"
"I'll be able to lead the countless Demon Clan warriors out of seclusion and rule the world!"
"Heh heh heh heh heh..."
At the thought of it,
Rahu was overjoyed and couldn't help laughing aloud.
Demonic energy surged ceaselessly above the Western Ancestral Vein.
But Rahu had no idea
that, just like Ancestral Dragon and First Qilin,
a trace of Tribulation Qi had appeared in his eyes as well.
Unbeknownst to him,
Demon Ancestor Luohu had already fallen into the tribulation!
Zixiao Palace.
Hongjun once again awoke from his seclusion.
He looked toward the Southern Ming Undying Volcano, unable to hide his astonishment.
Hongjun hadn't expected things to unfold like this.
According to his original calculations,
Yuanfeng and Ling Tian, still in Yuanfeng's womb, should have been the greatest variables in this tribulation.
But now, it seemed
these two variables would soon disappear?
Hongjun was delighted and immediately began divining the secrets of heaven.
But the result made his brows furrow.
His calculations concerning Ling Tian were still hopelessly unclear.
Yet from his calculations concerning Yuanfeng and the Phoenix Clan,
Hongjun discovered, to his astonishment,
that Yuanfeng and the Phoenix Clan still possessed a long-lasting fortune, with no sign of it fading.
Could the Phoenix Clan have a way to turn things around in this desperate situation?
But this crisis was so dire
that even Hongjun, a late-stage Chaos Golden Immortal, wouldn't dare claim he could survive it!
What had the Phoenix Clan done to deserve such a chance?
Back at the Southern Ming Undying Volcano.
The relentless bombardment of the Phoenix Clan Protection Array had continued for several months.
Other than Yuanfeng and Qing Luan, who had yet to make a move,
countless Phoenix Clan members had been struggling to hold on.
Even with the support of the protective array,
the countless Phoenix Clan members were gradually losing ground.
Over these few short months,
if every member of the Phoenix Clan hadn't already given everything they had,
the Phoenix Clan Protection Array would have collapsed long ago!
And today,
the Phoenix Clan Protection Array had finally reached the brink of collapse.
"Hold the line!"
Blood trickled from the corner of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal Phoenix Clan member's mouth as he roared at the sky.
But then—
Boom!
With a thunderous crash,
the array that had stubbornly held for months was blasted open.
"It's over!"
Seeing the enormous breach,
nearly every Phoenix Clan member felt despair well up inside.
Qing Luan, who had been standing beside Yuanfeng, grew anxious and was about to step in.
But Yuanfeng raised a hand to stop her.
"Sister?"
Just as Qing Luan was wondering why,
Yuanfeng suddenly shouted...
"Golden Phoenix King, how much longer are you going to wait?"
As soon as her words fell,
a violent tremor erupted from deep beneath the Southern Ming Undying Volcano.
A Primordial Golden Immortal aura shot into the sky.
Could it be...?
As if they had realized what was happening,
the Phoenix Clan members were suddenly filled with overwhelming joy.
At this critical moment, with their lives on the line,
Yuanfeng had finally ended the Fire Phoenix King's confinement.
With the Fire Phoenix King, a Primordial Golden Immortal, on their side,
the Phoenix Clan's strength would increase considerably.
Outside the Southern Ming Undying Volcano.
When a breach appeared in the Phoenix Clan Protection Array,
Ancestral Dragon, First Qilin, and Chongming Bird all felt a surge of delight and were about to charge inside.
But in the end,
they managed to suppress the impulse.
The three Primordial Golden Immortal Great Experts exchanged glances, their lips curling into identical cold smiles.
Clearly,
none of them wanted to be used as someone else's weapon.
Still, even with the three of them holding one another in check,
once the Phoenix Clan Protection Array completely shattered,
they would be free to unleash their full strength!
The Phoenix Clan's fate wouldn't change much.
But just then,
they clearly sensed a Primordial Golden Immortal aura surging into the sky.
Could it be...
The Fire Phoenix King?
Ancestral Dragon and First Qilin narrowed their eyes, but quickly regained their composure.
Even with the Fire Phoenix King, the Phoenix Clan still had only three Primordial Golden Immortals.
Their side, however, had five.
They still held an overwhelming advantage.
But Ancestral Dragon and First Qilin failed to notice Chongming Bird's expression...
When the Fire Phoenix King's aura appeared,
Chongming Bird's lips curled into a broad, smug smile.
"Releasing the Fire Phoenix King? Yuanfeng must be looking for her own death..."
Chongming Bird thought to herself.
But before Chongming Bird could enjoy her triumph for long,
the smug look vanished from her face, replaced by shock and fury.
"Damn it!"
As it turned out,
just as all the Primordial Beings thought Yuanfeng was about to release the Fire Phoenix King,
Screee!
A despairing shriek rang out across heaven and earth.
The Fire Phoenix King's rapidly rising aura suddenly stalled!
Countless Primordial Beings were utterly bewildered!
What was going on?
Wasn't the Fire Phoenix King supposed to be released?
What was Yuanfeng up to?
But in the very next moment,
a Primordial Golden Immortal-level Law of Fire suddenly appeared inside the Phoenix Clan Protection Array.
The moment this Law Power appeared,
it shot toward the breach in the Phoenix Clan Protection Array and instantly repaired it.
And that wasn't all!
With the help of this Law Power,
the protective array, which had been on the verge of collapse, was completely renewed.
Its defenses were now
more than twice as strong as before.
By contrast,
the Fire Phoenix King's aura suddenly vanished!
"Holy crap!"
"Yuanfeng actually used the Fire Phoenix King as a Primordial Golden Immortal-level energy source!"
"With the Fire Phoenix King supplying Immortal Power, the Phoenix Clan Protection Array's power has increased by far more than double!"
"You can do that?"
In the void,
a Great Expert suddenly cried out in shock.
This scene
deeply shook every living being.
That meant
the Phoenix Clan Protection Array could hold out for even longer.
But to Ancestral Dragon and First Qilin,
this was of no consequence.
It would only waste a little more time.
The Phoenix Clan's fate would not change in the slightest.
Only Chongming Bird's expression suddenly turned extremely grim...
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