Within those eyes filled with violence, wisps of reason and clarity gradually began to emerge.
After a long while, with a bang, the countless flames drew back. Old Ancestor Fentian fell to the ground, his expression grim.
"Fentian Demon Lord... has regained his senses!?"
The Demon Venerables present were alarmed by this sight, yet none of them dared utter a word.
"Greetings, Old Ancestor!"
Old Ancestor Fentian prostrated himself on the ground and bowed in the manner of the Phoenix Race.
The Five Virtues Phoenix Lord gave a slight nod, then said,
"You have suffered Great Dao Assimilation. Such is the will of Heaven. Even if I acted, I could only delay your clarity for a brief while."
"Yes..."
Old Ancestor Fentian lowered his head, not daring to speak.
Though he had remained in a crazed state before, the instant he awakened, with his Peak Venerable strength infinitely close to a Dao Master, he understood his circumstances.
Dao Transformation was absolutely irreversible. Even if he used that so-called Immortal Embryo, he would have to abandon all his previous power.
"Go without worry. I will make arrangements for your descendants, and they will certainly inherit all that you leave behind."
"Even with my intervention, in your current state, you can remain lucid only for a brief moment."
"Now, I want you to do one more thing."
Hearing this, Old Ancestor Fentian neither dared nor could refuse.
"Please give your orders, Old Ancestor."
The Five Virtues Phoenix Lord flicked a finger, sending a mote of fluorescent light drifting into Old Ancestor Fentian's brow.
In that instant, Old Ancestor Fentian's eyes flew wide open before quickly relaxing again.
"Please rest assured, Old Ancestor. I will certainly... not fail your trust."
"Go."
The Five Virtues Phoenix Lord nodded slightly. With a thought, the entire