The Nine Transformations Nirvana Scripture, the Phoenix Mountain Lord's Utmost Sincerity

"So, are you begging me?"

Chu Kuangren spoke coolly.

"Yes."

The Phoenix Mountain Lord took a deep breath and nodded.

As a divine beast, she was actually begging a human? In the past, she could never have imagined such a thing.

Yet now, she had begged him, and she had done so willingly.

She knew full well that Wutong Mountain was extremely vulnerable after this battle, with less than a tenth of its reserves remaining.

Even she had been severely injured and would be unable to wield her full strength for at least a thousand years. This was a devastating blow to Wutong Mountain, one that would inevitably draw the other major forces coveting it.

Since ancient times, divine beasts had held tremendous appeal for cultivators. Their blood could be used to refine pills and craft talismans, while their bones, hides, and feathers could be used for Artifact Refining. Capturing a divine beast as a mount would be an even greater mark of prestige.

Thus, Wutong Mountain urgently needed a powerful figure capable of intimidating all sides to stand guard and deter those harboring ill intentions toward divine beasts.

That was why she wanted Chu Hong to return to Wutong Mountain. Beyond valuing Chu Hong's talent and potential, the greater reason was that Chu Kuangren stood behind her. With him there, who would still dare covet Wutong Mountain?

"I can't decide whether Xiao Hong returns to Wutong Mountain. Xiao Hong, what do you think?" Chu Kuangren asked, looking at Chu Hong.

He left the decision in her own hands.

"I want to stay with my brother."

Chu Hong barely hesitated.

"Well, you heard her."

"Chu Hong, Wutong Mountain has a secret scripture passed down from the Immortal Ancient Period, suitable for a Pureblood Divine Phoenix to cultivate. In the Qinglan