Phoenix Origin, Second Martial Soul, Divine Artifact: Qixu Sword

There was actually such a treasure land in the world?!

Although the Icefire Yin Yang Well was located in an extremely remote place, anyone with even a little common knowledge of the continent's geography recognized the forest where it lay.

Sunset Forest!

In the sky, Lu Xuan had already transformed into a crimson rainbow and departed.

Meanwhile, following his instructions, the young Bibi Dong obediently remained near the wooden cabin. Yet her beautiful eyes could not help but curiously survey the twin pools of ice and fire, along with the various immortal flowers and spiritual plants.

"A treasure land! This is absolutely a treasure land!"

Clan of Destruction.

Yang Wudi's eyes shone brightly as he stared at the sky screen, like a man gazing at a peerless beauty slipping out of her silk robes, his gaze blazing hot.

"These are immortal-grade medicinal herbs recorded in my clan's inheritance!"

"Only a naturally blessed land that gathers the splendor of heaven and earth and the essence of sun and moon can produce such a treasure trove! Serenely Fragrant Qiluo Immortal Herb, Autumn Water Dew, Narcissus Jade Muscle and Bone, Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng King..."

Yang Wudi beat his chest and stamped his feet, wishing he could pass through the sky screen and touch those immortal herbs!

Heaven Dou City. Ye Family of Nine-Heart Begonias.

The current inheritor of the Nine-Heart Begonias, Ye Qingshui, was also Ye Lingling's mother.

A white veil covered her face. Her expression had always remained calm regardless of honor or disgrace, but now she looked slightly dazed, her beautiful eyes fixed blankly on the sky screen as though she were witnessing a miracle that should never have existed.

"There are actually so many immortal-grade medicinal herbs!"

"I thought the records were all legends..."

Spirit Hall.

Chrysanthemum Douluo's almond-shaped eyes widened sharply. Even the hand holding his orchid gesture unconsciously lost its curve as he stared at the sky screen in shock.

"Qiluo Tulip, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Eight-Petal Orchid, Nine-Grade Purple Lingzhi..."

"The king of immortal herbs, Yearning Heartbroken Red..."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's gaze gradually turned dreamy.

Throughout his life, he had cared for neither men nor women. He only loved and cherished flowers. To his eyes, these immortal herbs were like heavenly goddesses, enough to leave any mortal breathless.

When his gaze landed on a golden immortal herb, Chrysanthemum Douluo's breathing abruptly quickened.

"Mighty Qirong Chrysanthemum!"

He was so excited that his voice cracked, drawing curious looks from those around him.

Bibi Dong sat upon the papal throne. Though she too was shocked by the Icefire Yin Yang Well, most of her attention remained fixed on the innocent young Bibi Dong in the sky screen, and her heart was filled with wistfulness.

Still, seeing Chrysanthemum Douluo so flustered, she could not help asking.

"Chrysanthemum Douluo, do you recognize the flowers in the sky screen?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo looked fervent as he answered excitedly:

"Your Holiness, it is far more than recognition! The immortal herbs in that treasure land are all spiritual treasures born from the creations of heaven and earth. Their rarity far surpasses even hundred-thousand-year soul beasts!"

"Immortal-grade herbs can cleanse one's marrow and change one's fate against the heavens!"

"Even if a mediocre fool consumed one of these immortal herbs, they could soar to greatness. Setting aside the boost in soul power, even their martial soul aptitude could leap into the upper ranks!"

"If a powerhouse consumed one, they could even break through the shackles of their realm and advance toward a higher level!"

After Chrysanthemum Douluo finished speaking.

The Papal Palace was so silent that a needle could have been heard falling.

Bibi Dong looked stunned. Once she had processed Chrysanthemum Douluo's words, she pulled her thoughts away from reminiscing about Saintess Bibi Dong and immediately gave an order.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, Elder Ghost, I order the two of you to lead the operation. Mobilize three elders and an entire Sacred Knights unit. Move at once!"

"Seal off Sunset Forest!"

This was Spirit Hall's dominance!

As for exploring the treasure land, that could wait. First, they would claim the entirety of Sunset Forest!

Bibi Dong's breathing quickened.

If she could obtain the aid of immortal herbs, she might reach that pinnacle realm even sooner...

When that time came, she would no longer need to care about the Worship Hall's attitude.

Worship Hall.

Golden Crocodile Douluo hurriedly reported Bibi Dong's actions to Qian Daoliu.

"Great Worshipper, Her Holiness the Pope has ordered Sunset Forest sealed off!"

Qian Daoliu gave a slight nod and said indifferently:

"Let her do as she pleases."

It did not matter if Bibi Dong wanted to monopolize this treasure land.

But the Worship Hall had to get its share of those immortal herbs as well, along with Xue'er's portion...

For a time, the entire continent was stirred by stormy winds and undercurrents.

It was not only Spirit Hall. Which of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and the two great empires did not want a share?

Even the reclusive Clear Sky Sect was beginning to stir.

Someone could not help but sigh.

"Sunset Forest probably won't know peace for a while!"

"Unless..."

"It is the same as the spacetime where the sky screen is located."

"There truly is a Supreme Douluo there."

Sky Screen Timeline—

Within a secluded valley.

Lu Xuan sat cross-legged and entered meditation.

The system's reward of a second martial soul was extraordinarily peculiar.

It did not directly grant him a ready-made martial soul. Instead, it infused a concentrated essence of ultimate origin power into his body. However, what sort of martial soul it would ultimately form depended on Lu Xuan's own traits.

A scorching origin quietly hovered within Lu Xuan's dantian.

With his consciousness turned inward, Lu Xuan saw a tiny crimson phoenix. Its feathers were magnificent and resplendent, carrying an unyielding will that bowed to no authority and an absolute purity.

To preserve its purity, the phoenix would bury itself in a sea of fire again and again, rising anew after burning to ash, endlessly cycling through nirvana.

This resembled Lu Xuan's own temperament and his sword intent.

Thus.

That Phoenix Origin fused with Lu Xuan's sword intent, nurturing the embryonic form of a second martial soul within him.

It was a sword embryo.

The sword embryo was forged within raging flames.

Though burned, it was not destroyed, gradually taking shape.

After a long while.

A clear phoenix cry resounded through heaven and earth.

Flames shot into the sky!

A crimson treasure sword pierced through the clouds, with a phantom phoenix soaring behind it.

The second martial soul had fused successfully!

Lu Xuan abruptly opened his eyes, divine light flashing within them.

The longsword flew into his hand. He gently wiped it and examined it closely.

The blade measured three feet and three inches in length. Its entire body was crimson, as though forged from vital blood, while images of phoenixes and auspicious clouds were engraved upon the hilt.

The more Lu Xuan looked at it, the more he liked it.

This little thing looked far better than a woman.

"What should I name this second martial soul?"

Lu Xuan pondered for a moment.

"Let it be called the Qixu Sword."

"Phoenix, oh phoenix, you rest nowhere but on the wutong tree."

This sword possessed ultimate sacred and fire attributes.

When it came to killing evil soul masters, it would probably be far more convenient than the Godslayer Sword.

"I should find some time to add soul rings to this second martial soul."

Lu Xuan was a little obsessive-compulsive. Since this Qixu Sword was red, its soul rings naturally had to be bright red too for it to look good~

"But the system actually gave me Phoenix Origin?"

"I wonder which phoenix it was. Don't tell me it was the Ancestor Phoenix?"

Speak of the devil, and the devil arrived.

The system's notification sounded in his mind.

"Reward distribution successful!"

"Congratulations, Host, for obtaining your second martial soul, the divine artifact: Qixu Sword."

"Congratulations, Host, for completing the novice mission!"

"Next, please patiently guide your disciple. When the disciple improves under the Host's guidance, rewards will be granted!"

"The Host may also accept new disciples. Current disciple slots: (1/3)."

Lu Xuan curled his lip.

This system was like a mindless machine. What rewards were there, exactly? Just spell it out already!

What was with all the mystery?