"Calm your mind and focus, activate your innate supernatural Divine Ability."
Han Xuanji's calm voice rang out.
As the Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix, Xiao Hong possesses numerous talents, but the most crucial ones are the talents of "Devouring" and "Nirvana".
"Today, I will help you burn away your old self and reshape your true self."
Han Xuanji flicked his fingertip, and that glimmer of light went straight into Xiao Hong's mouth.
"Bah!"
Xiao Hong immediately let out a long, joyful cry.
It felt a surge of joy deep within its blood, and experienced the long-lost pleasure of devouring.
Han Xuanji quietly observed the changes within Xiao Hong's body, but he underestimated her ability to withstand them.
Being a powerful being born from the Path of Devouring, it can easily withstand this amount of power.
Without him having to make a move, Xiao Hong perfectly absorbed all the power of these Devil God Origin.
Soon after, flames erupted from Xiao Hong's body. These were the Nine Nether Nirvana Divine Fire originating from her bloodline, enveloping her entire body as if it had become a fiery red cocoon.
Upon seeing this, Han Xuanji immediately moved it outside the quiet room and placed it next to the Divine Spring of Creation.
Given time, Xiao Hong should be able to recover most of her injuries. Although she won't be able to return to her peak strength, she will be much stronger than she is now, and there is a possibility that she will return to the Hunyuan Taiji level.
After settling Xiao Hong in, Han Xuanji returned to the quiet room and invited Jiang Hao and Nangong Wenjian, who had been waiting outside, in.
"Disciple Jiang Hao ( Nangong Wenjian ) pays respects to Master!"
Without hesitation, the two stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
Han Xuanji lowered his gaze to his two disciples, who had been training outside for hundreds of years, and nodded slightly.
"Get up."
The voice was calm, yet it was like the supreme pronouncement of the Dao, penetrating deep into the souls of the two.
"Your return now marks the temporary end of your karmic ties; it is the perfect time for you to calm your minds, reflect deeply, and strive for an even higher realm."
Han Xuanji's gaze seemed to pierce through the palace and look towards the boundless road.
"A great Immortal Realm will befall the entire Immortal Realm; this is a calamity, and also the beginning of an era of great strife."
His words were soft, yet they sent chills down the spines of Jiang Hao and Nangong Wenjian.
They understood that their master's words were not empty threats; the future would no longer be peaceful.
"Go."
Han Xuanji lightly flicked her fingertips twice, almost imperceptibly.
Two points of light, imbued with boundless Daoist charm and pure spiritual energy, entered the space between Jiang Hao and Nangong Wenjian's brows.
"This is a wisp of my understanding of the Great Dao, which can help you solidify your foundation and clarify your path ahead. I hope you will live up to your Daoist aspirations and attain the Daluo as soon as possible."
"Disciple kowtows in gratitude to Master for His great kindness!"
Feeling the gifts within their sea of consciousness, the two were deeply moved and bowed solemnly once more.
It was none other than the " Mystic Heaven Chaos Primordial Beginning Scripture " created by Han Xuanji. This was the inheritance of the Hunyuan Taiji Realm and also contained some of Han Xuanji's cultivation insights.
For the two of them, that's enough time for them to cultivate for a very long time.
Reaching the Hunyuan Realm should be no problem at all.
Jiang Hao and Nangong Wenjian left the meditation room, but instead of immediately returning to their cave abode to cultivate, they exchanged a glance.
"What Master bestowed upon me... is truly astonishing."
Jiang Hao spoke first, his voice filled with disbelief.
" The Mystic Heaven Chaos Primordial Beginning Scripture..."
Nangong Wenjian, as if savoring the weight of the name.
"It seems to be Cultivation Method created by Master, pointing directly to the Three Thousand Great Daos. No wonder Master often said that even the Daluo Golden Immortal is just the beginning; without reaching the Primordial Hunyuan, one is ultimately just an ant."
Both of them were exceptionally talented and Transcendent Comprehension. Even though they had only just begun to explore this profound and unfathomable inheritance, they already knew its value.
Even the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace only possesses the Daluo, not such an astonishing one.
Their master's path was probably far beyond their imagination.
As time passed, hundreds of years went by.
Devil Domain.
The Myriad Devils Hall.
The Nine Lives Imperial Lord had a gloomy expression. Several figures were gathered in the hall, including the Devil Master.
"What's going on? Where did the Ninth Heavenly Devil go?"
"How come Human Emperor Lu Fan was also completely unharmed?"
"What about Yun Wuji, the number one genius of the Human Race?"
The Nine Lives Imperial Lord cursed repeatedly, and the Devil Master's face also darkened upon hearing this, a strange light flashing in his eyes.
The Fourth Heavenly Devil kept their eyes closed, as if they could see and hear nothing.
" Devil Master, tell me what you've accomplished all these years?"
The Nine Lives Imperial Lord said calmly.
The Devil Master stood up, his wide black robes billowing even without wind, his voice steady, carrying just the right amount of helplessness:
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. Lord Ninth Heavenly Devil Demon was investigating the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, but he disappeared without a trace. I suspect he has either betrayed the Devil Ancestor or has been suppressed and is unable to return."
He first attributed the disappearance of the Ninth Heavenly Devil to an accident, thus shirking some direct responsibility while subtly pointing the finger at the Ninth Heavenly Devil himself.
After all, everyone knows that the Nine Heavens Demon is incredibly powerful and possesses bizarre talents; few in the Immortal Realm can easily suppress him.
"As for the Human Emperor..."
The Devil Master's tone shifted slightly, becoming a bit more somber.
"The opponent is protected by the Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix reputation..."
The Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix was a terrifying existence that shook the ancient times. It once performed the feat of devouring the reincarnation of the Immortal Realm. Its strength was unfathomable. The Devil Race was not stupid, so naturally they would not think of meeting such an existence.
" Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix..."
The Nine Lives Imperial Lord snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping across the area below like lightning.
He knew that the Devil Master's words contained some inaccuracies and were suspected of shirking responsibility, but now was not the time to delve into internal strife.
The series of unexpected changes certainly warrants our attention.
Moreover, the Devil Master is quite capable, managing to arrange many things properly.
" Yun Wuji treasures, and the chaos in the heavenly secrets must be the work of some powerful being in the Immortal Realm."
The Devil Master answered fluently without any hesitation.
Clearly, he also did a lot of things.
Unfortunately, I was willing but unable to do so.
The Nine Lives Imperial Lord, barely suppressing his anger, asked:
"Who do you think is most likely to be the 'variable' that Devil Ancestor spoke of?"
The Devil Master remained unfazed, merely bowing slightly.
"I believe that the entity behind the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace might be the variable."
"Oh?"
The Nine Lives Imperial Lord was somewhat surprised by the Devil Master's quick reply.
Why?
"According to my observations, Lu Fan, Jiang Hao, Nangong Wenjian, and others all come from the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace. Even a being like the Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix was sent to protect the Human Emperor. One can imagine how ambitious the entity behind them is."
"I dare to guess that, even if this person is not a variable, he intends to create one and manipulate this Calamity Tribulation."
The Devil Master said in a deep voice.
He was relieved that the Nine Lives Imperial Lord hadn't investigated too deeply, and at the same time, he spoke boldly.
In any case, no one knows who the "variable" mentioned by the Devil Race is referring to—whether it's a powerful figure or a young prodigy.
He felt he was doomed if he didn't give an answer soon.
After listening to the Devil Master's analysis, the Nine Lives Imperial Lord did not immediately express his opinion.
"Manipulating the Calamity Tribulation... creating variables..."
The Nine Lives Imperial Lord slowly repeated these two words, his voice devoid of joy or anger, yet carrying an added chill.
"Such arrogance, such grand gestures! Are they treating us like pawns?"
"Regardless of whether the other party is unpredictable, we really can't let this continue."
" Great Heavenly Devil, it's your turn to make a move."