The greatest strength of a Great Heavenly Prodigy in the Celestial Realm still lay in having awakened a Dao Body. With a Dao Body, one's connection to the laws of heaven and earth became closer, granting one the qualifications to comprehend Heavenly Dao Divine Abilities according to one's bloodline Dao Body.
However, what was comprehended at this stage was generally only a "Minor Divine Ability." Moreover, since one's cultivation was merely at the Celestial Realm, one still had to rely on the power of one's bloodline manifestation when unleashing a Minor Divine Ability. It was impossible to fully display its complete power, and it could not be maintained for long.
As Wang Liyao's voice fell, a heavy and imposing aura rose up.
At the same time.
An enormous phantom appeared behind her.
It was a gigantic azure bird, with magnificent crest feathers, azure plumage in shades both deep and pale, and even more resplendent tail feathers shimmering with flowing light.
Those with discerning eyes immediately recognized it. This manifestation was unmistakably the ancient divine beast—the Azure Phoenix!
The Azure Phoenix was an ancient divine beast on the same level as the Winged Dragon. It was a natural lord of water, commanding the waters of the sky.
The Azure Phoenix manifestation behind Wang Liyao was exceptionally distinct, almost solidified into substance. In terms of bearing and aura, it actually faintly suppressed Wu Zhixing's Winged Dragon bloodline.
At the same time, the cultivation aura she had kept concealed and restrained, never fully releasing it, suddenly erupted. Her cultivation was actually a fraction stronger than Wu Zhixing's.
In an instant, the entire White Cloud Pavilion fell silent.
"How is that possible?"
Inside the private room, Prince Dexin, who had originally been calm and composed as though victory were already in his grasp, froze.