Arc 51The Phoenix and Tiger Wing

Huang Xiao seized Tiger Wing and became caught in a battle among rival factions for the Evil Blades and the Phoenix. After the Phoenix’s failed nirvana and Huang Xiao’s meridians shattered, the masked old man took the Phoenix and stayed to help him recover.

  • A Young Phoenix appeared beside Tiger Wing, suppressed the blade’s evil qi, and began consuming its spiritual sentience to heal itself.
  • Fan Zhongkun killed several Heavenly Evil Sect elders with Inugami, while Linghu Xiang attacked him and Huang Xiao and Jiang Liuli tried to escape the valley.
  • As rival factions entered Secluded Valley, the Phoenix attacked Han Chengsang, Geng Jin, and Wu Rusong, and Huang Xiao pulled Tiger Wing free and fought Hao Jinghai and the others.
  • Tiger Wing possessed Huang Xiao, but the Minghong Saber restored his senses, and Wang Jiu and Daoxuanzi arrived as the factions resumed fighting over the Phoenix and the Evil Blades.
  • Huang Xiao drank the Phoenix Blood, which healed his wounds, and fought on despite its damage to his meridians, while the Phoenix gave him Beast Immortal Grass and tried to recover.
  • The Phoenix trapped the Heavenly Evil Sect experts in its flames and attempted nirvana, while Huang Xiao’s Phoenix Blood and the Masked Old Man’s internal power dissolved the Demon-Ghost Blood Curse.
  • Huang Xiao’s meridians shattered under the strain of Heavenly Demon True Qi, and the Phoenix’s nirvana failed as Wu Rusong reached for it.
  • The masked old man took the Phoenix, drove the rival factions from the valley, and dispersed the Heavenly Demon True Qi inside Huang Xiao as Phoenix Blood began reforging his meridians.
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Ch. 1254A Palm-Sized Little Bird

Huang Xiao, Jiang Liuli, and Fan Zhongkun discovered Tiger Wing while searching for the Phoenix, whose immense aura had pinned them down. The Phoenix finally appeared beside the saber as a palm-sized fiery-red bird.

  • Huang Xiao realized Fan Zhongkun had broken a concealment formation and awakened the nearby Phoenix.
  • Huang Xiao and Jiang Liuli recognized the saber embedded in the rocks as Tiger Wing, one of the Three Ancient Evil Blades.
  • Linghu Xiang watched the Heavenly Evil Sect elders struggle through the evil energy and considered waiting to seize Tiger Wing from Fan Zhongkun.
  • A palm-sized fiery-red bird hopped out from behind a rock beside Tiger Wing.

Ch. 1255Devouring Spiritual Sentience

Huang Xiao and the others discovered that the tiny bird was a wounded Young Phoenix, which began devouring Tiger Wing’s spiritual sentience to recover. As evil qi overcame the Heavenly Evil Sect elders, Fan Zhongkun moved to attack Huang Xiao, who threatened him by pointing his saber at the Phoenix.

  • Huang Xiao recognized the bird perched on Tiger Wing as a Young Phoenix and saw it absorb evil qi.
  • The Phoenix suppressed Tiger Wing’s eruption and began devouring its spiritual sentience, which Fan Zhongkun and Jiang Liuli identified as a way to heal its injuries.
  • Fan Zhongkun restrained Inugami to avoid provoking the Phoenix, while an elder succumbed to evil and the other elders approached.
  • Fan Zhongkun stood and prepared to attack Huang Xiao, but Huang Xiao warned him not to move and threatened to drag him to his death by endangering the Phoenix.

Ch. 1256Suppressing Evil Qi

Huang Xiao refused to surrender the Minghong Saber, which was suppressing the evil qi, and tried to use Phoenix’s threat to escape Fan Zhongkun. The Heavenly Evil Sect elders intervened, but one attacked Huang Xiao to seize the saber as he fled with Jiang Liuli.

  • Fan Zhongkun demanded Huang Xiao’s saber, but Huang Xiao refused, explaining that it was keeping the evil qi at bay.
  • Fan Zhongkun attacked, and Huang Xiao threatened to enrage Phoenix before charging toward it.
  • Linghu Xiang ordered the Heavenly Evil Sect elders to stop Huang Xiao and kill Fan Zhongkun, while two elders intercepted Huang Xiao and persuaded him to leave.
  • Huang Xiao called for Jiang Liuli to escape with him, but one elder struck at him with Palm Force as he ran.
  • The elder revealed that he believed Huang Xiao’s saber could suppress the evil qi and make it easier for them to resist.

Ch. 1257Blocking the Way Out

Huang Xiao and Jiang Liuli tried to survive the Heavenly Evil Sect elders’ attacks by using the Minghong Saber’s protection from evil qi, but Fan Zhongkun blocked their escape. As the battle turned against the elders, Fan Zhongkun killed one of them with Inugami.

  • Huang Xiao returned to Jiang Liuli’s side, drove back the evil qi, and persuaded her to join him against the two Heavenly Evil Sect elders.
  • Huang Xiao and Jiang Liuli evaded the elders’ attacks and waited for the evil qi to weaken them, while Linghu Xiang worried that Fan Zhongkun was overpowering the other elders.
  • The two elders abandoned their fight with Huang Xiao and Jiang Liuli to help surround Fan Zhongkun, and Huang Xiao tried to lead Jiang Liuli toward the exit.
  • Fan Zhongkun blocked their path and warned Huang Xiao that he would settle accounts with him after killing the elders.
  • Fan Zhongkun drove Inugami through a Heavenly Evil Sect elder’s chest, shattered his internal organs with its evil qi, and killed him.

Ch. 1258Evil-Transforming Pill

Linghu Xiang learned that Fan Zhongkun was defeating the Heavenly Evil Sect elders, while the Phoenix guarded Tiger Wing. He swallowed the rare Evil-Transforming Pill and entered the mist to confront Fan Zhongkun, finding that it weakened the evil qi’s influence and seemed to increase his strength.

  • Fan Zhongkun killed one of the Heavenly Evil Sect elders and continued driving the others back as Linghu Xiang realized they could not retreat.
  • A Half-Step Martial Realm disciple told Linghu Xiang that Han Chengsang wanted to know whether Tiger Wing had been secured.
  • Linghu Xiang told the disciple that he would pursue Inugami and deal with Fan Zhongkun, since the Phoenix guarded Tiger Wing.
  • Linghu Xiang swallowed the Evil-Transforming Pill Han Chengsang had given him and charged into the mist with his sword.
  • Linghu Xiang found that the pill greatly reduced the evil qi’s influence and that circulating his cultivation method seemed to let him draw strength from it.

Ch. 1259Who Would Take the Prize Was Still Unknown

Fan Zhongkun slaughtered the Evil Qi-weakened Heavenly Evil Sect elders in Secluded Valley until Linghu Xiang entered and challenged him. Linghu Xiang’s first sword strike drove Fan Zhongkun back, and both men prepared to end the fight quickly.

  • Fan Zhongkun killed three elders and gravely wounded another, who succumbed to the Evil Qi.
  • Fan Zhongkun continued his rampage as the remaining Heavenly Evil Sect elders weakened and neared madness.
  • Linghu Xiang charged into Secluded Valley, and Fan Zhongkun decided to deal with him before killing the young man and taking the saber.
  • Linghu Xiang attacked Fan Zhongkun with a Sword Glint, forcing him to block and stagger backward.
  • Linghu Xiang pressed forward, and Fan Zhongkun realized his opponent’s strength had barely been affected by the Evil Qi.

Ch. 1260The entrance fell

Huang Xiao and Jiang Liuli tried to escape while Linghu Xiang fought Fan Zhongkun for Inugami, but the Heavenly Evil Sect's pursuers and rival factions entered the Secluded Valley and blocked their way. Han Chengsang recognized Jiang Liuli and Huang Xiao, and saw the Sword Pavilion girl as a target while the factions converged on Tiger Wing, the Phoenix, and the evil blades.

  • Linghu Xiang attacked Fan Zhongkun and demanded Inugami, while the Heavenly Evil Sect elders sat down to resist the evil qi.
  • Huang Xiao and Jiang Liuli fled as Linghu Xiang kept Fan Zhongkun occupied, and Jiang Liuli promised not to challenge Huang Xiao for a day once they escaped.
  • Han Chengsang and the Heavenly Evil Sect retreated into the Secluded Valley as rival factions broke through the entrance and pursued them.
  • Jiang Liuli recognized the Sword Pavilion elder Geng Jin among the newcomers, while Huang Xiao realized the factions had blocked their escape.
  • A Heavenly Evil Sect expert identified Huang Xiao as the Transcendent Immortal Sword Lord's successor and Jiang Liuli as a Sword Pavilion disciple, and Han Chengsang turned his attention to her.

Ch. 1261Enraging the Phoenix

Han Chengsang entered the Phoenix’s domain to seize Inugami, but Fan Zhongkun struck toward the Phoenix and provoked it. The Phoenix turned on the Martial Realm experts, and Jiang Liuli reunited with her Granduncle Geng as the confrontation escalated.

  • Han Chengsang pushed past the elders and pursued Fan Zhongkun while Huang Xiao and Jiang Liuli stayed within the Evil Qi for protection.
  • Fan Zhongkun fled Linghu Xiang, then slashed Inugami toward Tiger Wing and the Phoenix to provoke it rather than surrender the blade.
  • The Phoenix’s pressure intensified, forcing Huang Xiao, Jiang Liuli, and Fan Zhongkun to their knees as more experts broke through the Heavenly Evil Sect’s blockade.
  • The Phoenix rose from Tiger Wing and charged Han Chengsang instead of killing Fan Zhongkun when two more Martial Realm experts entered.
  • One of the newcomers recognized Jiang Liuli as his grandniece, and she addressed him as Granduncle Geng.

Ch. 1262Charging toward Tiger Wing

Phoenix fought Han Chengsang, Wu Rusong, and Geng Jin as its rising aura weakened the evil qi and let more Void Martial Realm experts enter the valley. With those experts closing in and Jiang Liuli offering him protection, Huang Xiao refused her help and charged toward Tiger Wing, leaving his intentions uncertain.

  • Geng Jin, Wu Rusong, and Han Chengsang agreed to join forces against Phoenix and tried to capture it before more experts arrived.
  • Phoenix attacked Han Chengsang, pierced his fist with its claw, and sent scorching force rampaging through his arm as Wu Rusong and Geng Jin joined the fight.
  • Linghu Xiang tried to seize Tiger Wing, but Fan Zhongkun blocked him and refused to yield.
  • Phoenix's aura weakened the evil qi, allowing Elder Qin and other Void Martial Realm experts to charge back into the valley.
  • Jiang Liuli offered Huang Xiao the Sword Pavilion's protection, but Huang Xiao refused her help and rushed toward Fan Zhongkun, Linghu Xiang, and Tiger Wing.

Ch. 1263Tiger Wing in hand

Huang Xiao seized Tiger Wing and endured its Evil Qi to boost his strength while Linghu Xiang was held back by Fan Zhongkun. When Hao Jinghai attacked him, Huang Xiao regained control enough to deflect the strike with Tiger Wing, leaving Hao Jinghai wary and putting on gauntlets.

  • Linghu Xiang kept Fan Zhongkun under pressure as Huang Xiao tricked Linghu Xiang, circled around him, and rushed toward Tiger Wing.
  • Huang Xiao gripped Tiger Wing and pulled it from the boulders, allowing its Evil Qi into his Meridians while using the Upper Clarity Scripture to preserve his clarity.
  • Huang Xiao's power rose as he endured Tiger Wing's assault, while Hao Jinghai charged at him to settle their scores and claim the blade.
  • Huang Xiao opened his eyes and swept Tiger Wing at Hao Jinghai, forcing him to withdraw his claw before it touched the blade.
  • Hao Jinghai admitted he had been overconfident and began putting on a pair of gauntlets.

Ch. 1264Demonic Art exposed

Huang Xiao used Tiger Wing and the Heavenly Demon Skill to battle Hao Jinghai, who recognized the Heavenly Demon Hall’s supreme arts and decided to capture him. When five more Void Martial Realm experts joined the fight, Huang Xiao let Tiger Wing’s evil qi flood his body to increase his strength, risking his sanity as they attacked.

  • Huang Xiao fought Hao Jinghai with Tiger Wing and the Heavenly Demon Demon Saber, matching his punches and evading his attempts to seize him.
  • Hao Jinghai recognized Huang Xiao’s Heavenly Demon Skill and saber techniques, wondered how he had learned them, and decided to capture him for answers.
  • Five Void Martial Realm experts arrived to help Hao Jinghai, while the surrounding fighters battled over Inugami and Fan Zhongkun.
  • Seeing that he could not face so many experts at his current strength, Huang Xiao opened himself to Tiger Wing’s evil qi and began losing clarity as his power rose.
  • The experts noticed Huang Xiao drawing on Tiger Wing and attacked him before he could grow stronger.

Ch. 1265Battling Six Great Experts

Huang Xiao used Tiger Wing’s evil qi to raise his strength and command Heaven and Earth Momentum, letting him hold off six Void Martial Realm experts fighting to seize the saber. After six more experts joined the battle, Huang Xiao lost control of the momentum as a scorching aura surged toward him.

  • Huang Xiao used Tiger Wing to weaken the evil qi’s suppression and command Heaven and Earth Momentum while Hao Jinghai and five other experts charged at him.
  • Huang Xiao attacked a Heavenly Evil Sect expert, revealing his Heavenly Demon Hall techniques and forcing the man back.
  • Huang Xiao pursued Hao Jinghai and landed a powerful strike, but Hao Jinghai deflected Tiger Wing’s saber force and retreated with an injured fist.
  • Huang Xiao held off the six experts, damaging their weapons, while Hao Jinghai and the others struggled to approach him.
  • Six more experts joined the fight, and Huang Xiao, already injured and drained, suddenly lost control of Heaven and Earth Momentum as a scorching aura struck him.

Ch. 1266Phoenix Rebirth

The Phoenix unleashed Phoenix Rebirth and fought Han Chengsang, Geng Jin, and Wu Rusong, while the battle in the Secluded Valley resumed. Huang Xiao was overwhelmed by twelve experts and, badly injured, reached his limit against the rock wall.

  • The Phoenix ignited in scarlet flames and transformed into a huge flaming bird as Han Chengsang ordered an attack.
  • The reborn Phoenix drove Han Chengsang, Geng Jin, and Wu Rusong back with sweeping wings and flames.
  • Linghu Xiang, Hao Jinghai, and the others resumed attacking the Evil Blades, while twelve experts joined forces against Huang Xiao.
  • Huang Xiao was struck by Sword Qi and suffered serious internal injuries as the Phoenix’s flames dispersed the Evil Qi in the valley.
  • A God-Burying Hall expert demanded Tiger Wing, but Huang Xiao mocked his opponents and refused to surrender.
  • A Heavenly Evil Sect expert knocked Huang Xiao into a rock wall, where he slumped against Tiger Wing as the surrounding experts saw he could barely resist.

Ch. 1267A Moment of Demonic Possession

Huang Xiao was overwhelmed by Tiger Wing’s evil qi but regained control with the Minghong Saber and killed Elder Li, though he was badly wounded. As Fan Zhongkun approached while succumbing to Inugami, three Heavenly Evil Sect Martial Realm experts arrived and shifted the balance of power against Geng Jin and Wu Rusong.

  • Huang Xiao reached for the Phoenix Blood, but Tiger Wing possessed him and drove him to attack the surrounding experts.
  • The Minghong Saber suppressed Tiger Wing’s evil qi, allowing Huang Xiao to recover his senses and kill Elder Li, though Elder Li’s sword pierced Huang Xiao’s waist.
  • Huang Xiao realized the Minghong Saber had saved him from possession, while Fan Zhongkun charged over, nearing possession by Inugami and seeking the saber’s aid.
  • Linghu Xiang and the others pursuing Fan Zhongkun approached, prompting Huang Xiao and Hao Jinghai to reassess the fight for Tiger Wing.
  • Three Heavenly Evil Sect Martial Realm experts arrived and claimed the Phoenix and Evil Blades, leaving Geng Jin and Wu Rusong outnumbered.

Ch. 1268The evil qi dispersed completely

Daoxuanzi and Wang Jiu arrived as Han Chengsang moved to seize Huang Xiao and Fan Zhongkun, shifting the battle over the Phoenix and the Evil Blades. The fighting resumed, the Phoenix was cornered, and Daoxuanzi discovered that the evil qi had completely dispersed while Huang Xiao still held Tiger Wing.

  • Wang Jiu struck at Han Chengsang with saber qi, then arrived in the valley alongside Daoxuanzi and halted Han Chengsang’s advance on Huang Xiao and Fan Zhongkun.
  • Daoxuanzi said he would protect Huang Xiao, while Wang Jiu declared that he wanted one Evil Blade; Han Chengsang refused to surrender the treasures.
  • The Heavenly Evil Sect’s four experts charged the opposing group of Daoxuanzi, Wang Jiu, Geng Jin, and Wu Rusong, reigniting the battle.
  • The Phoenix tried to flee, but two Heavenly Evil Sect experts, Geng Jin, and Wu Rusong surrounded and attacked it.
  • Daoxuanzi noticed that all the evil qi had dispersed and shouted at Huang Xiao to throw away Tiger Wing, but Han Chengsang continued blocking his path.

Ch. 1269Taking Phoenix Blood

With the evil qi gone, Huang Xiao and Fan Zhongkun joined forces against the Void Martial Realm experts, who overwhelmed them with their command of heaven and earth momentum. As the pair neared defeat, Huang Xiao drank the Phoenix Blood, and his body began convulsing from its power.

  • Fan Zhongkun approached Huang Xiao, and the Minghong Saber’s aura suppressed Inugami’s evil qi, restoring Fan Zhongkun’s clarity.
  • Huang Xiao and Fan Zhongkun agreed to fight together, but the Void Martial Realm experts seized control of heaven and earth momentum and attacked them.
  • Huang Xiao and Fan Zhongkun struggled to hold off their attackers while conserving their strength, and both suffered under the pressure.
  • Yang Hengchang recognized the vial Huang Xiao held as the stolen Phoenix Blood, prompting mockery from Hao Jinghai and Linghu Xiang.
  • Huang Xiao drank the Phoenix Blood despite Daoxuanzi’s warning, then convulsed as his aura became chaotic.

Ch. 1270A Protective Talisman Turned into a Death Warrant

Huang Xiao took Phoenix Blood to try to dissolve the Demon-Ghost Blood Curse, but the Masked Old Man’s protective internal power blocked it and left the Phoenix Blood’s energy raging through him. He used its power and rapid healing to fight off the experts pursuing Tiger Wing, killing a Heavenly Evil Sect expert and startling the others.

  • Fan Zhongkun held back the Void Martial Realm experts while Huang Xiao endured the Phoenix Blood’s immense energy, which healed his injuries but could not reach the Demon-Ghost Blood Curse.
  • Huang Xiao realized the Masked Old Man’s internal power was blocking the Phoenix Blood, then collapsed under the strain as a Heavenly Evil Sect expert rushed to seize Tiger Wing.
  • Huang Xiao sprang up and struck the Heavenly Evil Sect expert, releasing the Phoenix Blood’s scorching power and forcing him back.
  • Huang Xiao fought a God-Burying Hall expert, and their sabers cut deep wounds into each other’s chests.
  • The Heavenly Evil Sect expert thrust his sword through Huang Xiao’s chest, but Huang Xiao’s healing kept him fighting; Huang Xiao held the blade and killed him with a saber strike.

Ch. 1271Devouring the Beast Immortal Grass

Huang Xiao fought off the Void Martial Realm experts while the Phoenix Blood threatened to destroy his meridians, and the Phoenix was badly wounded in its battle with Geng Jin and the others. Huang Xiao fed the Phoenix Beast Immortal Grass in the hope it could save them both, and the Phoenix began to rise with pale blue flames around its scarlet fire.

  • Huang Xiao pulled the Precious Sword from his chest as his wounds healed, then attacked the wounded God-Burying Hall expert and traded injuries with the other fighters.
  • The Void Martial Realm experts retreated from Huang Xiao, while the Phoenix Blood's aura continued to damage his meridians and turn his eyes scarlet.
  • Daoxuanzi attacked Han Chengsang, while the Phoenix's strength waned under the attacks of Geng Jin and the other three Martial Realm experts.
  • The Phoenix was blasted toward Huang Xiao and fell beside him, gravely injured; Huang Xiao gave it the Beast Immortal Grass from Chen Jiao's wooden box.
  • Geng Jin, Wu Rusong, and the other two charged the Phoenix, but an immense aura knocked them back as the Phoenix rose with pale blue flames flickering around its scarlet fire.

Ch. 1272Nirvana Flame

The Phoenix used the Beast Immortal Grass’s power to unleash pale blue flames and tried to help Huang Xiao resolve the three conflicting auras within him. As the Phoenix fought the Heavenly Evil Sect experts, Wu Rusong seized his chance to claim the Evil Blades and attacked Huang Xiao when he resisted.

  • The Phoenix told Huang Xiao it could not calm the Phoenix Blood aura but offered a dangerous method, and Huang Xiao agreed without hesitation.
  • The Phoenix sent pale blue aura into Huang Xiao, intensifying his pain and driving the Phoenix Blood aura toward the Demon-Ghost Blood Curse, but the Masked Old Man’s internal power blocked it.
  • The Phoenix attacked the two Heavenly Evil Sect experts and enclosed them in its fiery wings with Phoenix Rebirth.
  • Geng Jin and Wu Rusong moved to attack the Phoenix, but Wu Rusong diverted toward Huang Xiao and Fan Zhongkun to take the Evil Blades.
  • Wu Rusong reached the Tiger Wing, but Huang Xiao put his hand on the saber to stop him, so Wu Rusong struck at Huang Xiao with Palm Force.

Ch. 1273Dispelling the curse

After Wu Rusong’s palm strike triggered the Masked Old Man’s dormant power, Huang Xiao’s Phoenix Blood aura dispelled the Demon-Ghost Blood Curse. The unleashed power let Huang Xiao repel Wu Rusong and protect Tiger Wing, while Wu Rusong began suspecting the boy was connected to the Heavenly Demon Hall.

  • Wu Rusong struck Huang Xiao down and sent palm force ravaging his meridians as Daoxuanzi and the others rushed toward him.
  • The Masked Old Man’s dormant internal power erupted inside Huang Xiao, and the Phoenix Blood aura used the surge to dissolve the Demon-Ghost Blood Curse.
  • Wu Rusong tried to take Tiger Wing, but Huang Xiao sprang up and attacked him with a powerful burst of Heavenly Demon True Qi.
  • Huang Xiao met Wu Rusong’s palm head-on and forced the Martial Realm expert back, astonishing the witnesses.
  • Wu Rusong concluded that Huang Xiao’s power likely came from a Heavenly Demon Hall expert and wondered whether the boy was one of its hidden trump cards.

Ch. 1274Tiger Wing for the Saber King

Huang Xiao’s unstable state drew the others into a struggle over Phoenix and the Evil Blades. As Wang Jiu rushed for Huang Xiao, Daoxuanzi called on him to give Tiger Wing to the Saber King, and Huang Xiao’s awareness briefly cleared.

  • Wu Rusong decided Huang Xiao might be a Heavenly Demon Hall asset and held back from killing him openly, while Huang Xiao appeared close to losing awareness.
  • Han Chengsang proposed that the group unite against Phoenix, but Geng Jin and the others refused to help the trapped Heavenly Evil Sect experts.
  • Daoxuanzi charged Wu Rusong to reach Huang Xiao, prompting Geng Jin and Han Chengsang to attack him while Wang Jiu negotiated with the Heavenly Evil Sect for an Evil Blade.
  • Wang Jiu and a Heavenly Evil Sect expert attacked Phoenix, but Wang Jiu betrayed his ally and redirected his attack toward Huang Xiao.
  • Wu Rusong and the others rushed toward Fan Zhongkun as Daoxuanzi pursued Huang Xiao; Huang Xiao struck Wang Jiu, and Daoxuanzi urged him to give Tiger Wing to the Saber King.

Ch. 1275Splitting Bamboo, Unstoppable

Wang Jiu used Tiger Wing to block Wu Rusong, Han Chengsang, and Geng Jin while Fan Zhongkun refused to surrender Inugami. Daoxuanzi failed to control the Heavenly Demon True Qi inside Huang Xiao, and as Huang Xiao struggled to survive, the Phoenix trapped three Heavenly Evil Sect experts and began to unleash Nirvana Flame.

  • Huang Xiao handed Tiger Wing to Wang Jiu, who used it to stop Wu Rusong, Han Chengsang, and Geng Jin from reaching Fan Zhongkun.
  • Fan Zhongkun refused Han Chengsang's demand for Inugami and taunted the Martial Realm experts to kneel and beg for it.
  • Daoxuanzi tried to suppress the auras inside Huang Xiao, but the Heavenly Demon True Qi invaded his meridians and injured him.
  • Huang Xiao attempted to absorb the Heavenly Demon True Qi with the Northern Darkness Absorption Method, but it overwhelmed his dantian and sent his own true qi into chaos.
  • The Phoenix trapped the three Heavenly Evil Sect experts who attacked it and began transforming its flames into Nirvana Flame.

Ch. 1276Resonating from afar

The Phoenix underwent Nirvana, killing one of three Heavenly Evil Sect experts and gravely wounding the other two, while its power stirred the Phoenix Blood within Huang Xiao. Huang Xiao began a perilous third Rejuvenation to rebuild his shattered meridians, but the uncontrollable Heavenly Demon True Qi inside him threatened to erupt.

  • The Phoenix's pale blue flames intensified as it trapped three Heavenly Evil Sect experts, and Wu Rusong decided to target the Phoenix after its Nirvana rather than pursue Inugami.
  • The Phoenix burst free of its flames, killing one expert and severely injuring the other two, while the Martial Realm experts watched in fear.
  • Huang Xiao sensed his Phoenix Blood responding to the Phoenix's Nirvana and hoped it could help him undergo another Rejuvenation and survive the Heavenly Demon True Qi.
  • Huang Xiao's meridians shattered, and the Martial Realm experts ordered everyone else to withdraw from the valley.
  • Huang Xiao used the Phoenix Blood aura to begin reforging his meridians, but the Heavenly Demon True Qi remained inside him and began to grow unstable.

Ch. 1277Nirvana failed

Huang Xiao failed to undergo Rejuvenation as his meridians ruptured, while the Phoenix’s attempted nirvana also failed. Wu Rusong rushed to seize the weakened Phoenix, but it vanished from his grasp and appeared in the hand of a masked man.

  • Huang Xiao realized heavenly demon true qi had thwarted his Rejuvenation, while Daoxuanzi sensed that Huang Xiao remained alive despite his ruptured meridians.
  • The Phoenix’s deep-blue flames flared and then faded as it fell, revealing that its nirvana had failed.
  • Wu Rusong charged toward the falling Phoenix, while Geng Jin and Han Chengsang stayed behind to hold Wang Jiu away from Fan Zhongkun’s Inugami.
  • Two injured Heavenly Evil Sect experts tried to stop Wu Rusong, but he knocked them back and continued toward the Phoenix.
  • Wu Rusong reached to catch the Phoenix, but it disappeared from his hand and reappeared in the grasp of a masked man nearby.

Ch. 1278You juniors

A masked old man appeared, rescued Phoenix, and drove the other factions away from Huang Xiao and the two men holding Evil Blades. He examined Huang Xiao and removed the Heavenly Demon True Qi he had left inside him, allowing Phoenix Blood to begin reforging Huang Xiao’s meridians.

  • The masked old man took Phoenix from Wu Rusong’s grasp and concealed it, then went to examine the gravely wounded Huang Xiao.
  • The masked old man ordered everyone except Wang Jiu and Fan Zhongkun to leave, and wounded Han Chengsang with a finger-force when he objected.
  • Geng Jin, Wu Rusong, and Han Chengsang led their people out of the valley after recognizing the masked man’s overwhelming strength.
  • Daoxuanzi asked the masked old man to save Huang Xiao, then left after concluding that the old man might be able to help.
  • The masked old man examined Huang Xiao, dispersed the Heavenly Demon True Qi he had left in him, and watched Phoenix Blood begin to reforge Huang Xiao’s meridians.
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