Buzzz!
Buzzz!
Seven-colored divine fire coalesced into a straight passage, like a rainbow bridge piercing heaven and earth, stretching from the depths of the Wutong Secret Realm all the way to the gates of the Vermilion Bird Holy Land.
Countless fire runes swirled along either side of the passage. Ninth-Rank Fire Lotuses bloomed and withered ceaselessly beside the rainbow bridge, repeating the cycle and releasing a refreshing fragrance.
Even the crimson radiance filling the surrounding sky dimmed somewhat at that moment.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, since we parted that day, I have waited for you in the Vermilion Bird Holy Land for quite some time. At last, you have come."
Just then, a woman's voice sounded from the far end of the rainbow bridge. Though it clearly came from an immense distance, it seemed to whisper right beside his ear.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, please enter the secret realm so we may speak."
"I have swept the couch in readiness for your arrival. Please."
Buzzz!
The instant her words fell, a graceful, exquisite figure slowly took shape.
It was a woman dressed in a long red gown, its hem emblazoned with Vermilion Bird totems. With every movement, countless tiny sparks spilled from her skirts.
Her beauty was peerless, her long, narrow phoenix eyes touched with allure. Yet that allure was tempered by the majesty of a Human Supreme, making her gorgeous without vulgarity, seductive without wantonness. She was truly unmatched in beauty, her appeal irresistible.
Though the woman had descended only as a projection, she still became the greatest focus of attention there.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, you have finally come."
The Vermilion Bird Supreme looked at Jiang Yan, a faint smile touching her lips. As her smile blossomed, countless Seven-Colored Fire Lotuses sprang into bloom in the void on either side of