Chapter 347
Luo Qianhua agreed, took the Divine Phoenix Feather, and went to the dark gate.
Immediately, the two sisters exchanged a glance and simultaneously slashed each other's palms, causing bright red blood to flow out and fall onto the Divine Phoenix Feather, where it was absorbed cleanly.
However, the feather lay quietly in her hand, seemingly unchanged.
"It probably isn't enough..."
The Netherworld Demon Venerable explained.
Luo Qianhua and Luo Qianrui exchanged a glance, then circulated their spiritual power to force more blood out of their bodies and pour it onto the Divine Phoenix Feather.
In an instant, the feathers burst forth with a dazzling red light, as if they were burning with flames, and a scorching heat spread throughout.
"Quickly, stick the feather in the gate!"
"The Netherworld Demon Venerable shouted."
Upon hearing this, Luo Qianhua immediately did as she was told. She held her sister's hand, took a deep breath, and slowly pressed the Divine Phoenix Feather into the crack in the door.
In an instant, a red light burst forth.
The intense red light accentuated the sisters' pretty faces, making them appear exceptionally beautiful and captivating, creating a picturesque scene.
"Chirp~!"
A phoenix's cry suddenly resounded throughout the sky.
Immediately afterwards, the door shook violently and slowly opened a crack.
The powerful impact caused the Luo Sisters to stumble and nearly fall.
And at this time...
Buzz--
Ripples floated in the void.
The pitch-black gate to the secret realm suddenly opened, revealing the phantom of a divine phoenix. An ancient and vicissitudes-like aura swept over, accompanied by a strong stench of blood.
Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang flew forward and arrived at the entrance of the gate.
"Your Highness..."
The pungent smell of blood made Luo Qianhua's brows furrow.
Perhaps it was because of her blood that opened this door that she suddenly had a feeling that there might be some kind of danger lurking in this secret realm.
Sensing Luo Qianhua's gaze, Xiao Minghuang pondered for a moment. Although this secret realm didn't feel comfortable to her, she didn't sense any danger.
Or perhaps there is indeed danger involved, but it cannot endanger her.
Moreover, she was confident that she could protect the Luo Sisters from harm.
Xiao Minghuang shook her head slightly and comforted her, "Don't worry, everything will be alright."
As her cultivation level rapidly increases, Luo Qianhua, who is currently only at the King Realm, is increasingly falling behind her progress. The current opportunity is a perfect chance to help Luo Qianhua improve her cultivation.
As she spoke, she took the hands of the Luo Sisters, one on each side, and stepped through the gate.
The moment they stepped into the secret realm, a scorching heat wave swept over them, and Xiao Minghuang instinctively activated her magical shield to protect the Luo Sisters.
A colossal phantom of a Nine-Colored Immortal Phoenix perched in the sky, crying out to heaven.
It was shrouded in billowing clouds, as if it had flown in from the horizon, exuding an aura of dominance that inspired awe and reverence.
"Um?"
Xiao Minghuang looked up, but only saw astonishing phenomena. He did not feel any pressure, nor even the presence of any living beings.
Luo Qianhua had clearly noticed this as well, and hesitated, saying, "This should just be a remnant phenomenon of the Undying Divine Phoenix; I haven't sensed any living beings."
Xiao Minghuang nodded, but in the unfamiliar secret realm, there was no guarantee that there wouldn't be other dangers. So she simply pulled the two women into her arms, and the three of them moved forward together.
This secret realm wasn't very large; after walking for less than a quarter of an hour, Xiao Minghuang and his companions crossed a continuous range of hills, and a breathtaking scene came into view.
"This..."
"That's terrifying!"
The Luo Sisters sighed in unison.
"So this is... the Fallen Phoenix Pond..."
Xiao Minghuang murmured.
Before them lay a vast, crimson ocean, stretching to the horizon. Its surface was still and stagnant, like dead water, yet it shimmered with an alluring glow under the sunlight.
Although it is called a "pond," it is actually at least equivalent to a large lake.
In the middle of the lake stands an island, the only landmass.
The island was surrounded by colorful Rosy Clouds.
It was a magnificent and beautiful world, much like the legendary heaven, exuding endless allure and mystery.
"That's spectacular!"
Upon witnessing this breathtaking scene, even Luo Qianrui, who had been immersed in despair, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
Xiao Minghuang calmed herself down; of course, she wouldn't forget her original purpose for coming here.
Immediately, she channeled her magic power, attempting to communicate with the blood lake.
Buzz--
In an instant, a miracle occurred.
The entire blood lake trembled violently, and then the calm waters suddenly surged, with blood churning up within a radius of hundreds of feet.
Splash...
The next moment.
Under Xiao Minghuang's astonished gaze, the blood stood upright like a pile, forming a winding tunnel in just one breath.
The passageway points towards the island in the center of the Blood Lake.
"This is... some kind of force, or some being, wanting us to go to the island in the middle of the lake."
Luo Qianhua pondered.
Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang, though not feeling threatened, knew the situation was unpredictable and dared not be careless. She immediately said, "Qianhua, Xiaorui, you two should rest in my Purple Mansion Grotto-Heaven for a while, and come out after you've confirmed it's safe."
"Um."
Hearing her say this, Luo Qianhua and Luo Qianrui knew that this trip was dangerous, so they both nodded obediently and entered the Purple Mansion Space.
Xiao Minghuang did not hesitate and stepped straight into the passageway.
The passageway, stretching for tens of thousands of feet, extends straight ahead, resembling a path leading directly to hell, filled with unknown terrors that send shivers down one's spine.
Xiao Minghuang's journey was smooth and she encountered no trouble, but she remained extremely cautious.
After walking for about fifteen minutes, she arrived at the small island in the middle of the lake.
"Am I overthinking it?"
Xiao Minghuang pondered for a moment. This secret realm was full of wonders, but she had not sensed any danger, nor had she noticed any signs of danger.
Perhaps this place is truly just the burial ground of an Undying Divine Phoenix, where countless opportunities await her.
466. Child, you are my descendant!
The Undying Divine Phoenix is comparable to the Qilin and the True Dragon, a powerful and mysterious Innate Being. If this place truly is the burial ground of the Undying Divine Phoenix, then there must be countless opportunities within.
In short, proceed with caution, and escape immediately if unexpected events occur...
With a slight thought, Xiao Minghuang concealed her aura and stepped onto the island radiating a seven-colored Rosy Clouds.
The moment we set foot on the island, the colorful Rosy Clouds that had filled the sky suddenly vanished, disappearing completely as if it had never existed.
"Buzz--!"
In an instant, a clear phoenix cry resounded throughout the heavens and earth, shaking the universe, as if resisting an invisible oppression.
Xiao Minghuang's heart skipped a beat, and when she looked up, her pupils contracted sharply.
Boom!
All I saw was...
Above the island, a colossal phantom of a Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix appeared, its body ablaze with seven-colored flames. With each flap of its wings, it stirred up the wind and clouds, its enormous wings obscuring the Sun, Moon, and Stars, as if capable of cleaving through the heavens and burning the eight wastelands.
"This... this is impossible..."
Even someone as composed as Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but turn pale with shock at this moment.
She clearly sensed that the Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix phantom contained a world-destroying power. This was not the same strange phenomenon as before, but a truly terrifying power!
The Seven-Colored Divine Phoenix flapped its wings, unleashing endless flames that, though not specifically aimed at Xiao Minghuang, created a suffocating atmosphere, as if one were about to be roasted alive!
Without the slightest hesitation, Xiao Minghuang channeled all her magical power, and beams of starlight swept out from her body, swirling around her and transforming into a starry sky, blocking the terrifying seven-colored flames.
Colorful fireworks descended, engulfing the entire island. In an instant, all vegetation was burned to ashes, turning into scorched earth.
Even more terrifying, the scorching temperature continued to rise, and in the blink of an eye, the land and rocks were melted, turning into a molten lava inferno.
"Such powerful fire energy!"
Xiao Minghuang's face turned solemn, her heart pounding. She had actually sensed a deadly threat.
It should be noted that although she is only at the Longevity Realm Eighth Heaven, she is already capable of suppressing Supreme Beings with ease, and she is not without the power to fight back even when facing Earth Immortals.
Yet, when facing this seven-colored Undying Divine Phoenix, there was a sense of urgency that threatened their lives.
"This Undying Divine Phoenix possesses at least the strength of an Earth Immortal!"
At this moment, Xiao Minghuang's beautiful eyes were filled with solemnity. If the Undying Divine Phoenix had already perished, then what was the origin of the being that appeared before her?
However, after displaying its divine powers upon appearance, the seven-colored Undying Divine Phoenix phantom made no other moves. It turned its enormous phoenix head, seemingly searching for something.
Soon, he noticed the tiny creature standing not far away in the void, which had been watching him intently.
The Seven-Colored Undying Divine Phoenix's golden eyes emitted a faint flame as it looked down at Xiao Minghuang, seemingly sizing her up.
Those huge, deep eyes gave her a strong sense of oppression.
But after a moment, the intense pressure vanished without a trace, and in an instant, it transformed into a kind and friendly feeling.
This contrast greatly surprised Xiao Minghuang.
Just as she was wondering, she suddenly heard a melodious phoenix cry.
The illusory image of the Undying Divine Phoenix spoke, its voice gentle and kind, like that of a woman.
"What's your name? Where were you born? Why are you here?"
Xiao Minghuang was taken aback by these words, wondering why the Undying Divine Phoenix would ask her these questions.
She hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "This junior is Xiao Minghuang, from the Great Xia Kingdom in the Southern Border part of the Fifty States of Mirror River of the Easternmost Region of Zhongtian."
Xiao Minghuang answered the Undying Divine Phoenix's questions truthfully, but not completely, as she didn't know why the other party was asking her these questions.
"Zhongtian... Dongji?"
The Undying Divine Phoenix seemed to have thought of something and fell silent.
A moment later.
She then asked, "Do you know where your ancestors came from? Or what their origins were?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang raised her eyebrows slightly, sensing that something was amiss.
Could this Undying Divine Phoenix before me be related to her ancestors in some way?
Otherwise, why would they show no interest in her personally, but instead keep inquiring about her background and ancestors?
Or perhaps, the Undying Divine Phoenix has some grudge against her ancestors, and she's only now confirming whether she's an enemy?
After all, the Great Xia was a powerful Immortal Dynasty countless years ago, and even once ruled the easternmost part of the Central Heaven, proving itself as an emperor and making many enemies, so it is not surprising.
It's even possible that this Undying Divine Phoenix was killed by one of her ancestors.