At that very moment.
Atop Wutong Mountain's main peak, the sea of flames had long since receded.
The Divine Lord Lihuo sat in an ancient pavilion on a cliff, with several flasks of peerless immortal wine arranged on the white jade table before him.
Holding a jade cup, he drank alone.
"It's finally about to emerge."
His crimson-gold eyes gazed toward the Divine Phoenix that was about to descend into the world. Surging excitement stirred in their usually placid depths.
As long as he could bring this Innate Dao Master fully under his control, he could use the purest vitality and creative power in all creation to advance further across the great sea known as [Transcendence]!
He might even seize the opportunity to condense a [Treasure Ship] of his own!
Yet at this joyous moment, a few worries still lingered in his heart.
The mysterious cultivator who had destroyed Green Snake Mountain and shown faint signs of Transcendence was like a thorn in his side, leaving him somewhat agitated.
Whoosh!
Just then, the sound of someone cutting through the air came from the array formation outside the ancient pavilion.
Unable to contain his wild delight, Feng Changsi hurried before the Divine Lord Lihuo with Li Yao, whose cultivation had been sealed.
"Your son Changsi pays his respects, Father!"
Feng Changsi first offered a deep, respectful bow, then raised his head and said with a beaming smile:
"With the ceremony's opening, I've come especially to congratulate you, Father."
"Congratulations on soon obtaining the Divine Phoenix, achieving greatness in the Dao, and unifying the Star Sea."
"Rise."
The Divine Lord Lihuo gave him an indifferent glance. His gaze swept over the bloodless face of Li Yao without lingering:
"Why have you come here instead of keeping an eye on those factions out