The storm had already travelled off into the distance, vanishing after galloping for a while.
The scorching magma and flames of the earth boiled up the lakes. The four hundred kilometers of Fire Melt mountain was enveloped in white mist, making it seem like a fairyland under the glow of the setting sun. The scarlet-red main peak of Fire Melt mountain pierced through the thick mist, like a lone island in the sea of mist.
Li Qingshan looked at Feng Xiwu, waiting for his answer quietly.
Feng Xiwu tidied up his clothes and was solemn and respectful. "You're not the right person, but this mission can only be completed by those with the phoenix's bloodline. It's difficult to find one in the world. You running headfirst into Fire Melt mountain can be regarded as a form of fate. Come on up the tree!"
Li Qingshan climbed onto the divine wutong tree, and the dense branches parted automatically, allowing him to pass through. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. He saw an exquisitely woven bird's nest between the layers of branches and leaves. He murmured to himself, "This is the phoenix's nest!"
"Look inside." Feng Xiwu pointed out, and the branches covering the phoenix's nest parted. In the very centre of the nest was a scarlet-red egg. It flickered with light as if it was breathing. The eggshell was covered in complicated and beautiful patterns, which were particularly familiar to Li Qingshan.
"The phoenix's embryo!" Li Qingshan's eyes narrowed. He could not help but take a step forward, wanting to take a closer look. A hand pressed against his chest gently, and Feng Xiwu arrived before him in a flash. He did not show any viciousness at all, but Li Qingshan understood that anyone who wanted to approach the phoenix's embryo would have to go through his permission or step over his corpse.
"Yes, it possesses a bloodline that is truly noble and pure. However, its existence cannot be made known to anyone. Do you understand?" Feng Xiwu turned around and lifted up the phoenix's embryo. An indescribable, complicated expression appeared on his face. There was both love and nostalgia.
"I understand." Li Qingshan nodded. As a divine bird that stood on par with dragons, it was even more precious to cultivators than dragons. It was directly related to the mystery of eternal life. If the world learnt about the existence of the phoenix's embryo, who knew how many people would come to steal it.
"What's my mission?"
"Hatch it and turn it into a true phoenix!" Feng Xiwu stared straight at Li Qingshan. His voice was clear and passionate, leaving no room for doubt.
"How do I hatch it?" Although Li Qingshan had guessed this possibility, it was still incredible to hear it with his own ears. He had never done such a high-end thing before!
"Walk over slowly. Don't scare it." Feng Xiwu raised his hand to indicate for Li Qingshan to slow down as he carefully gazed at the phoenix's embryo in his arms.
"It's just an egg …"
"Shut up, this is a noble phoenix egg!" Feng Xiwu berated. The phoenix's embryo suddenly flickered a little faster. He suppressed his voice in a hurry and stroked the eggshell gently. "It's fine, it's fine …"
Li Qingshan rolled his eyes. This lunatic! However, when he thought about it, when he turned into a phoenix egg, he was also able to sense the outside world, so he slowly walked into the phoenix nest.
In that moment, he felt like he had stepped into another space. The phoenix's nest that was only the size of a room suddenly became as large as a stadium.
Before he could even sigh in amazement at the wondrous power of the domain, extremely pure fire spiritual energy surged over from all directions. It contained an indescribably wondrous aura, enough to make even his soul tremble. The Phoenix's Scripture of Nirvāṇa began to circulate automatically. He felt unprecedentedly free and at ease.
It was said that phoenixes did not perch unless they were on a wutong tree. Sure enough, there was a reason behind it. This divine wutong tree, this phoenix's nest, was basically a holy land for practising the Phoenix's Scripture of Nirvāṇa. He could definitely push the Phoenix Transformation to the fourth layer. Afterwards, he only needed to merge water and fire, and he would be able to trigger the heavenly tribulation and reach Daemon King.
As Li Qingshan fantasized about his beautiful future, Feng Xiwu called out from the centre of the "stadium", "I only told you to slow down a little. I didn't tell you to just stand there like a fool. And you're even smiling so disgustingly!"
Li Qingshan arrived before Feng Xiwu after much difficulty. He cut right to the chase and asked, "How do I hatch it?"
"I don't know the specifics either …" Feng Xiwu sighed.
"You don't know either?!"
"Softer!" Feng Xiwu widened his eyes and growled.
"Alright …" Li Qingshan rubbed his forehead and said slowly and gently, "Will … this … work … or … not … work …"
"It's fine. You don't have to be so slow!" Feng Xiwu nodded. "In short, this is your destiny."
"You're already shirking your responsibilities? How would I know something that even you don't know? "
"I don't know the specifics, but only those with the phoenix bloodline can hatch it. That's definitely not wrong. You don't have to look like that. Do you think the legacy of the phoenix is that easy to obtain?"
"Perhaps it'll be even more effective if I eat it." Li Qingshan gazed at the phoenix's embryo and licked his lips.
"Don't you dare!" Feng Xiwu said furiously.
Li Qingshan immediately felt like he was immobilized, as if he had been heavily restrained. He understood that this region was Feng Xiwu's territory, and it was not an external object like the Asura Field. Instead, it was formed by the divine wutong tree itself. It was extremely powerful.
"It's just a joke. There's no need to get so worked up. The most important thing for people to interact with each other is trust. If you don't even have this bit of trust, why would you want me to complete this destiny? "
Feng Xiwu sank into his thoughts before apologising, "You're right. I've been rude, but I hope you can understand my feelings and stop joking around."
Li Qingshan was rather surprised. He never thought Feng Xiwu would be so reasonable. No wonder people said that a gentleman could be deceived with reason. As a result, he said sincerely, "Alright, I won't joke around anymore. I'll accept this destiny, but I don't have any leads, so I can't guarantee I can complete it."
"You're not allowed to leave before you complete it!" Feng Xiwu said.
"That's … that's a little too unreasonable!" Li Qingshan gasped. So much for praising you just now.
"Its existence cannot be made known to the outside world. Please forgive me!" Feng Xiwu bowed slightly, expressing his deep apologies again. He even used honorifics before telling him a short story. Three thousand years ago, a Fire Devouring King had once barged into this place forcefully despite the agreement and saw the phoenix's embryo.
And then, there was no more and then …
"Forgive my ass. This is house arrest, yet you're actually threatening me. Is this what you mean by trust!?" Li Qingshan felt he was far too naive, actually believing a tree could be a gentleman.
"It's not that I don't trust you, but it's just that it's even more important than my life. This region is extremely beneficial to your cultivation. I don't think there's a better dwelling in the world to strengthen your power of the phoenix than here. And, during the incubation process, you can also sense the true aura of the phoenix. An opportunity like this is extremely rare, so even if there are some restrictions, it's only natural. What do you think? "Feng Xiwu guided him patiently.
Li Qingshan nodded. He was rather displeased inside, but he was telling the truth. He extended his hand. "Give me the egg!"
"The phoenix's embryo," Feng Xiwu corrected him.
"The phoenix's embryo!"
"Whatever. I won't bicker with a brute like you." Feng Xiwu handed the egg to Li Qingshan with great reluctance. "Be careful."
The moment he touched the phoenix's embryo, the complicated, beautiful patterns suddenly began to flow. It erupted with light, illuminating the entire phoenix's nest before dispersing Just Now.
This sight roused Li Qingshan and Feng Xiwu's spirits. Their confidence in their great undertaking of incubating the egg multiplied.
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