The Last Shred of Pride

"Bastard! Are you insulting me, insulting the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan?"

If Feng Qing'er hadn't sensed the profound and unfathomable aura emanating from Tian Huangzi, she probably would have already made her move!

No, no, no, you've misunderstood.

When Feng Qing'er saw Tian Huangzi waving his hand, her furrowed brows relaxed.

However, her brow had clearly relaxed too soon...

"I just think the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan isn't anything special."

After providing further explanation, Tian Huangzi shrugged.

In fact, this was Tian Huangzi's true thought.

After all, how could the Tian Huangzi, an Ancient Heavenly Phoenix, possibly harbor the idea that the Heavenly Demon Phoenix was so remarkable?

Doesn't that mean he's willingly degrading himself?

"Damn it! Those who have insulted my Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan time and again, die!"

Finally, reason completely vanished from Feng Qing'er's mind.

At this point, she was no longer bothered to care about the gap between herself and Tian Huangzi.

After all, Feng Qing'er is not only strong-willed, but also extremely protective of the dignity of the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan!

For her, what Tian Huangzi just said had undoubtedly crossed her bottom line.

So she took action.

Yes, the Dou Emperor took the initiative to attack the Dou Venerable.

All I can say is, this is so Feng Qing'er!

"Flash Thunder Sword!"

With a simple gesture, Feng Qing'er raised her hand, and a longsword composed entirely of Thunder Dou Qi formed before her.

As for Feng Qing'er's actions, Tian Huangzi maintained a smile throughout, without making a single move.

"Go!"

"Sizzle sizzle"

The next second, Feng Qing'er pushed forward with both hands, and the long sword flashing with Lei Guang was already heading straight for Tian Huangzi.

A golden lightning sword slashed through the sky and appeared in front of Tian Huangzi in a matter of moments.

"Boom"

In Feng Qing'er's view, her Dou Technique had indeed hit its target.

"It worked?"

Feng Qing'er's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, her face showing disbelief.

Although this was what she had hoped for, it felt unreal because it had been accomplished so easily.

After all, although she didn't know Tian Huangzi's exact cultivation level, it was certain that he was stronger than her!

If that's the case, how could the opponent have been so easily hit with a single blow, without any resistance whatsoever?

Something is definitely not right!

Therefore, while her Dou Technique caused an explosion, Feng Qing'er was also secretly on guard.

Of course, Feng Qing'er's premonition came true.

"Oh, Little Phoenix, you've already adapted to being my Maid so quickly? But, the pressure you're applying to my massage doesn't seem quite right!"

A leisurely, teasing voice suddenly emerged from the smoke and dust.

"Bah!"

Then, a loud cry echoed across the desolate mountain!

"Ah!"

"Clatter"

At the same time, a powerful pressure originating from the deepest part of her bloodline enveloped Feng Qing'er's heart.

Without any power to resist, Feng Qing'er's legs went weak, and she knelt on the ground.

"Tick-tock"

Cold sweat trickled down his temples and dripped down.

At this moment, Feng Qing'er couldn't even stand up from the ground!

This feeling is like an Ordinary facing an ancient behemoth!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~"

A sudden gust of wind swept across the desolate mountaintop.

As the smoke and dust cleared, Feng Qing'er knelt on the ground, barely managing to lift her small head. What she saw was a dazzling array of colors.

"Gulp~, this, this is..."

When Feng Qing'er finally saw what this dazzling color was, she couldn't help but tremble.

At this moment, Tian Huangzi had one hand behind his back and the other in front of his chest. Judging from his appearance, he seemed to be completely unaffected by the lightning Dou Technique that Feng Qing'er had unleashed.

Of course, that's indeed the case.

However, this is not the main point.

What truly made Feng Qing'er tremble and widen her pupils was the phantom behind Tian Huangzi!

Because that illusory figure was none other than the true Main Body manifested by Tian Huangzi!

Normally, with Tian Huangzi's cultivation level as a Dou Venerable Zun, there would be no need for him to reveal his Main Body when facing Feng Qing'er, who is only at the Dou Huang Realm.

But isn't he harboring ulterior motives?

To subdue Feng Qing'er, this proud Little Phoenix, cultivation alone is not enough.

Xiao Yan in the Original Work has already demonstrated this point.

Although Tian Huangzi was unaware of this, he had naturally observed Feng Qing'er secretly during his time at the Starfall Pavilion.

Therefore, he naturally knew just how arrogant Feng Qing'er was.

It's fair to say that if it weren't for winning over Feng Qing'er, Tian Huangzi wouldn't have needed to do all this.

"Ancient Heavenly Phoenix? How... how is this possible? It's impossible! How could there still be Ancient Heavenly Phoenix on the Dou Qi Continent?"

Even with the facts laid bare before her, and even though she had already suspected it in her heart, Feng Qing'er's eyes still appeared somewhat dazed at this moment.

Her whispers seemed more like an attempt to convince herself.

"So, Little Phoenix, have you decided to become my Maid?"

Tian Huangzi still smiled with a relaxed and carefree expression.

His words implied that it was an honor for Feng Qing'er to become his Maid!

Feng Qing'er: "..."

Feng Qing'er really wanted to say "no," but her pride prevented her from becoming Maid for someone else.

But for some reason, she just couldn't bring herself to say it.

"Was the incident at Falling Phoenix Ridge back then related to you?"

In the end, Feng Qing'er did not give Tian Huangzi a direct answer, but instead asked the question that was on her mind.

In fact, ever since the phantom of the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix appeared in Fallen Falling Phoenix Ridge, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan has continued to send people to investigate that place to this day.

Unfortunately, they were clearly unable to find out anything.

Therefore, after Tian Huangzi's identity was exposed, although Feng Qing'er found it unbelievable, she had actually accepted the fact in her heart.

After all, there were already signs of the Falling Phoenix Ridge, weren't there?

"So you did send people to investigate! Yes, it's definitely related to me!"

Tian Huangzi readily agreed.

It's still good to let your little Maid know a few secrets.

Yes, ever since he made up his mind, Tian Huangzi had long regarded Feng Qing'er as his Maid.

"Since you are Ancient Heavenly Phoenix, why don't you return to my Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan?"

Suddenly, Feng Qing'er asked a very silly question.

"Back to the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, Little Phoenix, are you serious? Do you think the Leadership of your Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan will treat me like royalty, or will they try to use my bloodline to evolve their own?"

Tian Huangzi was certain that her little Maid didn't seem to be very bright!

Feng Qing'er opened her mouth, but ultimately couldn't convince herself that the Leadership of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan would choose the former.

She herself didn't have this idea, but she knew how much her people longed to evolve into the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix!