Within the Immortal Burial Forbidden Land, the Black Phoenix revealed her true form. A colossal black phoenix phantom manifested behind her, its Imperial Dao might shaking the entire Human Forbidden Zone.
Before her, Ning Chen's expression darkened at the sight. Truly, he had searched far and wide only to find it without effort. He had never expected that the Phoenix clan traitor mentioned by the Phoenix Lord would be the person before him.
Between them, the Imperial Dao Origin flew over. Faint yet discernible Imperial Might spread through the air, so heavy that it was hard to breathe.
Ning Chen silently watched the Phoenix Origin hovering before him, unable to conceal the chill in the depths of his eyes.
"Thank you, Senior."
A moment later, Ning Chen reined in his thoughts and politely offered his thanks. Raising his right hand, he gave a low shout and forcibly sealed the Phoenix Origin into his body.
As the Phoenix Origin entered his body, Imperial Dao energy surged violently. Ning Chen closed his eyes and temporarily sealed the Phoenix Origin with a divine restriction.
Having done this, Ning Chen looked toward the Black Phoenix imprisoned beneath layer upon layer of chains. He bowed once more and said, "Senior, once this junior refines these Imperial Dao Origins, I will certainly return here and rescue you."
At the center of the chains, the Black Phoenix heard his words, and the worry in her heart lessened somewhat. Wearily, she said, "I will wait for your return."
Ning Chen nodded and said no more, turning to walk out of the mountain.
Within the mountain, those dark and weary eyes watched his departing figure until the mountain had sealed itself completely shut.
Outside the mountain, once it had repaired itself, Ning Chen strode away at once, the killing