Chapter 349
"To become a celestial being, one must unite all the Immortal Qi in one's body and condense an immortal embryo."
"Those who are born with a Celestial Embryo, though called 'embryo,' are actually like a seed of a world buried within their bodies. One day, it will sprout and grow into a true small world. In this way, they will have successfully entered the Immortal Embryo Realm, which is to say, they have become Celestial Immortals!"
At this point, the Undying Divine Phoenix sighed softly, "Back then, Zhu Yan was stuck at the stage of the seed of a small world germinating, and even when she was ambushed by thieves, she had never managed to condense a small world..."
From her words, Xiao Minghuang could sense that the Undying Divine Phoenix truly missed her ancestor, the Emperor Zhu Yan.
After all, every word she spoke revolved around Emperor Zhu Yan.
"... Senior, what realm is above the Celestial Immortal?"
Xiao Minghuang asked again.
The Undying Divine Phoenix glanced at her, sighed softly, seemingly with a hint of helplessness, and slowly said:
"Above the Immortal Embryo Realm is the Heavenly Lord Sovereign, above the Heavenly Lord is the Heavenly King, above the Heavenly King is the Heavenly Venerable, and above that is the Heavenly Emperor, generally referred to as 'Supreme'."
"I have absolutely no understanding of these realms; I only know their names."
Xiao Minghuang nodded slightly and asked no further questions.
She knew this answer was enough. After all, she was currently only at the Longevity Realm, not even reaching the Supreme Realm, let alone the Earth Immortal or even the Immortal Embryo, which were far beyond her reach.
The Undying Divine Phoenix smiled at her, "However, I think you might have the chance to explore the mysteries of these realms in the future... Alright, that's enough of the story, I should do what an elder should do."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly asked, "Senior, what do you mean by this?"
"My people, I perished long ago. Before you I am but a Lingering Will, destined to vanish completely after a brief awakening. But before that, I will bestow upon you everything I possess..."
Gradually, the voice of the Undying Divine Phoenix became distant and ethereal.
Her eyes were closed, as if she were performing some kind of ritual.
In an instant, she suddenly opened her eyes, and two golden flames leaped from the depths of her pupils, transforming into two talismans that flew into Xiao Minghuang's mind.
The next moment, Xiao Minghuang trembled violently.
She felt as if she were in a furnace, the surrounding temperature rising and making her skin turn red, as if flames were burning her flesh.
"Hmm~!"
However, even as she was engulfed in flames, Xiao Minghuang felt no pain; on the contrary, she felt quite comfortable, as if she were bathing in a gentle spring breeze and drizzle.
"So comfortable!"
Xiao Minghuang was astonished.
Suddenly, she felt something appear in her mind—mysterious runes appeared one after another.
"This is... the Path of the Immortal Divine Phoenix!"
Xiao Minghuang was slightly startled.
She knew, of course, that the difference between so-called Innate Being and ordinary Acquired Being such as humans and common Demon Race was neither great nor small.
Its small size is due to only two differences.
Its greatness lies in the fact that both of these points are extremely important.
Firstly, there is a difference in the Life Level between Innate Being and Acquired Being. The former are created by heaven and earth and are born innately, while the latter are nurtured and born after birth. The gap between these two can only be truly bridged in the Immortal Dao Domain.
Secondly, due to the inherent nature of creation by heaven and earth, Innate Being are endowed with a unique and singular path, which is usually possessed only by themselves and is difficult to give to others. Combined with the uniqueness of the Innate Being' Life Level, the unique path of Innate Being can even be compared to the Cosmic Great Dao mastered by some immortals.
Therefore, any Innate Being, barring any unforeseen event, is almost certain to enter the Immortal Dao Domain, and may even become a leading figure within it.
Even a weak, Acquired Being, if cultivated to the extreme, can be comparable to an immortal.
The Path of the Immortal Divine Phoenix is such a heaven-reaching path.
After a long while, the voice of the Undying Divine Phoenix drifted back.
"This is my final gift. Accept it, and then, in accordance with my will, find the traitor and kill him!"
"As for that immortal... let nature take its course..."
As soon as he finished speaking...
The seven-colored Undying Divine Phoenix phantom that almost filled the entire sky gradually dissipated like a dream, until it transformed into countless flames that fell from the sky like a meteor shower, yet they all flew towards her and gathered between her eyebrows.
At the same time.
"Chirp~"
A phoenix's cry shook the heavens.
Centered on Xiao Minghuang, a colossal shadow of an Undying Divine Phoenix materialized, its enormous wings spreading out like clouds hanging from the sky, obscuring the sun, and blazing flames cascading down, as if the heavens were ablaze, terrifying beyond compare!
469. I have nothing to repay you with but my body.
The phantom of the divine phoenix at this moment was merely a continuation of Xiao Minghuang's own Daoist magic. As her thoughts shifted, the strange phenomena in the sky vanished instantly.
Her cultivation level was also skyrocketing, rising from the Longevity Realm Eighth Heaven to the Longevity Realm level in the blink of an eye, approaching the Quasi-Emperor Realm, and only half a step away from entering the Supreme Realm!
"I... got promoted?"
Feeling the surging, vast power within his body, Xiao Minghuang's face showed a blank expression, which quickly turned into understanding.
"Phew~"
She exhaled a long breath, slowly calmed herself, and bowed deeply.
"Senior... my ancestor, thank you..."
This trip to the Fallen Phoenix Pond, more than the joy of improving her cultivation level, seemed to excite her even more than learning about her ancestors' experiences.
After a period of recuperation, Xiao Minghuang's emotions gradually calmed down.
"Ancestors, I will uphold your will, find those who have betrayed me, and judge them one by one!"
Xiao Minghuang murmured.
The words had barely left his mouth.
She seemed to hear a clear phoenix cry, but it was fleeting and as if she hadn't heard it at all.
After receiving the legacy of the Undying Divine Phoenix, Xiao Minghuang discovered that he had reached the tenth level of the Longevity Realm, which is the Quasi-Emperor Realm, and even the peak of the Quasi-Emperor Realm!
Xiao Minghuang dared not underestimate these two minor realms. She knew that countless Saint Realm experts had fallen on the path from the eighth to the ninth level, or from the ninth to the tenth level.
However, for those who can reach the peak of Quasi-Emperor, it is only a matter of time before they enter the Supreme Realm.
There is no other reason.
The biggest challenge in these two minor realms lies in the foundation and accumulation of knowledge.
Xiao Minghuang is too young, and this is precisely what he lacks; the Path of the Immortal Divine Phoenix can make up for this.
The Path of the Immortal Divine Phoenix is an Innate Being, ancient and profound. If she were Undying Divine Phoenix by blood, she probably would not have been able to digest it at all.
Even so, her comprehension of the Great Dao alone was not enough to help her break through to the Supreme Realm.
Her accumulated knowledge is too profound, and she carries countless Great Daos. The resources she needs to consume to break through to the Supreme Realm will be an unimaginable number.
Fortunately, she was in the Fallen Phoenix Pond, where the blood of the Undying Divine Phoenix remained, which was equivalent to an extremely rare Divine Medicine. The medicinal effect of each drop was no less than that of any Heaven-grade pill.
Moreover, there is enough Undying Divine Phoenix Blood here to fill an entire lake, which should be enough for her to break through to the Supreme Realm.
Xiao Minghuang thought this, but she did not start absorbing it immediately. Instead, she summoned the Luo Sisters.
"Your Highness, how is it?"
The two women immediately surrounded Xiao Minghuang upon seeing her.
Although they followed Xiao Minghuang into the Fallen Phoenix Pond, they were not constantly accompanied by him. Instead, Xiao Minghuang hid them in the Purple Mansion Grotto-Heaven as a precaution.
Xiao Minghuang smiled slightly and pointed to the blood-red yet crystal-clear liquid below.
As the remnant soul of the Undying Divine Phoenix dissipated, the blood of the Undying Divine Phoenix in the Fallen Phoenix Pond seemed to have been freed from the source of the curse. The originally viscous and foul-smelling blood, still blood-red, had become clean and clear. Looking at the calm water surface, it was as if one were seeing an enormous ruby.
"What's this?"
The Luo Sisters stared wide-eyed at the clear lake, but they sensed a vibrant life force within it.
"This is a blessing left to me by the Undying Divine Phoenix. It hopes that I can use this blood to break through to the Supreme Realm in one fell swoop!"
Xiao Minghuang offered a few explanations.
"So fast!"
Upon hearing this, both of them exclaimed in surprise, their faces filled with excitement.
They hadn't expected that His Highness was preparing to break through to the Supreme Realm so soon!
"Really? Your Highness is about to break through to the Supreme Realm?"
"It shouldn't be a big problem..."
As they spoke, Xiao Minghuang walked up, took the hands of the Luo Sisters, and led them towards the lake. "I need your help!"
The Luo Sisters exchanged a glance, their cheeks flushing slightly, and simultaneously agreed.
"Um!"
They all possess the Heavenly Desire Sacred Body, and naturally understand the immense benefits of their physique. Now that they can help His Highness, they are naturally more than happy to do so!
Xiao Minghuang was completely unaware of the Luo Sisters' intentions. Her offer of help was to help the two women absorb a portion of the essence of the Undying Divine Phoenix Blood to elevate their own cultivation level, thereby earning her a reward from the system.
While she was pondering, Xiao Minghuang had already led them into the Fallen Phoenix Pond, then released their arms and stood aside.
"Don't relax too much, this is your first time, I'm afraid your bodies can't handle it."
Xiao Minghuang gently reminded him.
Upon hearing this, the Luo Sisters nodded, their pretty faces flushed, each thinking to themselves, "His Highness is so gentle; he even considered that this is their first time..."
Just in case, please sit here!
Xiao Minghuang sat cross-legged and pointed to her smooth, rounded thighs.
"Your Highness..."
The Luo Sisters blushed and hesitated.
"Please sit down!"
Xiao Minghuang waved his hand.
After hesitating for a long time, the Luo Sisters finally abandoned their reserve, sat on Xiao Minghuang's lap, and hugged her tightly, as if afraid of falling off.
Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang was a little puzzled. Why were the two of them hugging her so tightly?
However, she wasn't too concerned. Being closer meant she could be there to help if anything unexpected happened.
"Alright, let's begin!"
Xiao Minghuang whispered.
"... Um."
Upon hearing the response, Xiao Minghuang channeled his magic power, activating the Path of the Immortal Divine Phoenix, guiding the surrounding Undying Divine Phoenix blood towards the two women.
Instantly, a strong wave rippled across the surrounding lakes.
Buzz--
In an instant, the entire lake seemed to boil. The once calm surface surged violently, and a huge whirlpool quickly formed, spinning continuously around Xiao Minghuang and the other two.
The blood of the Undying Divine Phoenix flew towards the three of them, like fish returning to the sea, attempting to enter their bodies.
However, Xiao Minghuang sealed off all her acupoints to prevent the influx of the Undying Divine Phoenix Blood. Her energy was too strong, and once she began to absorb it, she feared that not even a fraction of it would be available for the Luo Sisters. Therefore, she planned to satisfy the two women first before addressing her own needs.
The Luo Sisters' situation was completely opposite to Xiao Minghuang's. As soon as the two women came into contact with the blood of the Undying Divine Phoenix, they couldn't help but tremble all over, and their faces showed a painful struggle.
"Your Highness..."
"Don't be afraid!"
Upon seeing this, Xiao Minghuang's heart sank.
As expected.
Just as she had expected, the blood of the Undying Divine Phoenix was too domineering, and the two women's cultivation was insufficient to absorb Undying Divine Phoenix on their own.
However, they are, after all, the Heavenly Desire Sacred Body, and should be able to withstand her transformation.
Immediately, Xiao Minghuang made a decisive move, reaching out to embrace the Luo Sisters. An invisible membrane condensed and spread along the two women's skin, tightly enveloping them and preventing the Undying Divine Phoenix Blood from further seeping in.