At that moment, Li Qingshan felt like he was heavily restrained. An unstoppable force crushed over from all directions.
The phoenix's nest twisted and changed shape. The wutong branches danced about like demons.
"Calm down!" Li Qingshan raised his hand and bellowed out, "Do you still want to hatch the egg or not?"
Only with that did Feng Xiwu gradually calm down. "Just what are you trying to do?"
"Obviously hatch the egg. Right now, the egg is in danger of shattering and exploding at any time, so I need to suppress it. Only when it's in my body will I have the best chance. Don't be so impulsive all the time."
"This is all your idea. You'd better succeed. Otherwise, I won't let you go!"
"Don't worry. There'll be a result very soon … very soon." Li Qingshan was completely unfazed by Feng Xiwu's threat. He laid down with his arms as a pillow. His colossal body was like a small, black mountain as his thunderous voice reverberated through the surroundings. He naturally gave off a mighty presence, something he did not possess in his human form.
Feng Xiwu shivered inside. If I give him another decade, probably even my phoenix's nest won't be able to keep him in check! Li Qingshan, oh Li Qingshan, I hope we can be friends and not enemies!
Li Qingshan focused and sensed the scorching, uneasy phoenix's embryo in his belly. He could not help but pat his belly and smile to himself. "This really is like being pregnant for ten months. Originally, I said I could do everything apart from giving birth, but now I can even give birth. Isn't that invincible? Hahahaha!"
Feng Xiwu did not respond to Li Qingshan's cold joke at all. He furrowed his brows and asked, "How do you feel? You better not 'accidentally' digest it. "
"Don't worry, it's already settled down. If you don't believe me, you can listen to it." Li Qingshan shivered. "Alright then. That really is a little too cold. Pretend I never said anything."
However, under the illumination of the Spirit Turtle's divine light, the crack on the phoenix's embryo remained, but it did not expand. It stabilized once again. The young phoenix inside slowly grew, gradually filling out with feathers.
Li Qingshan had cultivated for a decade, advancing valiantly the entire way without stopping. He also felt rather tired right now, so he just spread his limbs and fell asleep.
"How dare you sleep!"
Feng Xiwu shook his head. He could also sense that as he slept, his presence became more and more distant and drawn out. His mind seemed to sink into the depths of his sea of consciousness, becoming extremely tranquil. The phoenix's embryo in his belly was affected, no longer in danger of shattering.
Li Qingshan had not slept for many years. With the continuous improvement of his cultivation, he no longer needed to rely on sleep to restore his spirit like mortals. Naturally, it was even more impossible for him to dream.
As the saying goes, "The supreme have no dreams." Dreams come from one's mind. Cultivators have a peaceful mind, so they won't dream even when they sleep.
However, when he was in this devilish state, not only did his strength obtain absolute relaxation, even his mind was relaxed along with it, and he inadvertently activated the Divine Talisman of Great Creation that he'd practically forgotten.
All of a sudden, the Divine Talisman of Great Creation, which had exhausted all of its power, suddenly glowed with colorful lights, interweaving into a bizarre dreamland.
His past life, his present life, the ox, the tiger, the turtle, the phoenix, and the various worldly affairs were all there.
Suddenly, he woke up from the dream one day and felt a powerful surge in his belly. The phoenix's embryo trembled violently, and the light suppressed by the spirit turtle was released from every single crack.
Feng Xiwu sensed something and appeared, standing on top of Li Qingshan's towering nose. He asked in a hurry, "How is it?"
Li Qingshan scanned it with his soul sense. The young phoenix had all the feathers, beak, and claws. It had completely taken shape, flying around in the phoenix's embryo in an attempt to break out. Over a decade of hard work had finally paid off. He could not help but be overjoyed. "I've got it."
Before he had even finished speaking, his belly rumbled like thunder. His belly immediately swelled up, and he felt a wave of heat.
The phoenix egg suddenly shattered, and a ball of flowing fire flew out. It was only a few feet in size, but it emitted an incomparably noble aura. It was precisely the legendary divine bird. Its phoenix eyes were wide open, and they were filled with intelligence and spirituality as it searched for a way out of this cave.
Li Qingshan opened his huge, cave-like mouth and called out, "Come out!"
The little phoenix let out a clear cry and unfurled its beautiful wings, passing through the long cavern. A speck of light appeared before it. The light rapidly expanded, flying past two rows of sharp, pure-white teeth. Finally, it saw the outside world.
A wondrous thought appeared in its young but intelligent mind. There were still layers of "eggshell" outside the egg, so what was beyond the outermost eggshell like?
Feng Xiwu spread his arms, welcoming the birth of the little phoenix. His face was ravished with joy, so excited that he almost cheered out loud.
The little phoenix nodded gently at Feng Xiwu and let out another clear cry. It surpassed all other sounds, passing through the phoenix's nest with clarity. Even the divine wutong tree swayed and glowed.
An intense feeling of happiness immediately filled Feng Xiwu's heart. It knows me! It knows me! Without any hesitation, he had already confirmed with a single glance that the phoenix's nest that had been empty for tens of thousands of years now had a new master. The phoenix did not rest unless it was a wutong tree, and if the wutong tree did not have a phoenix, how could it demonstrate its pride and aloofness?
"Friend Feng, I didn't let you down. Are you satisfied now?" Li Feng said. Li Qingshan laughed aloud like thunder.
"Satisfied, satisfied. From today onwards, you, Li Qingshan, are my friend." A sliver of sternness appeared on Feng Xiwu's overjoyed face, demonstrating just how serious he was about the word "friend".
This was even rarer than the friendliness of the Banyan Tree King. People who stood aloof would never have too many friends, but once they became his friends, they would never disappoint them. Even when he faced the Dragon King Of The Sea, he would not hesitate at all.
Just when Li Qingshan was about to say something, he suddenly heard a familiar rumble of thunder. His expression changed slightly. "Another heavenly tribulation!"
The thunder gradually drew closer, like a chariot rolling over through the air. Before it had even begun, its might had already surpassed the first heavenly tribulation.
Not only had Li Qingshan fulfilled his promise to hatch the phoenix's embryo, but he had even fulfilled his promise to become the strongest phoenix chick. The moment he hatched, he had crossed the boundary of the second heavenly tribulation. He wanted to reach Daemon Commander, but he had to undergo the heavenly tribulation first.
"Qingshan!" Feng Xiwu's expression changed drastically. The phoenix's embryo had almost shattered during the first heavenly tribulation, let alone the second. Once he failed, all his efforts would be for naught. All his efforts would be for naught.
Right now, the little phoenix was only equivalent to a newborn infant, yet he was about to challenge the heavenly tribulation immediately. Just how dangerous was this?
"Just treat this as the first lesson of its life! No matter how much external assistance it receives, if it wants to walk its own path, no one can replace it. Whether it succeeds or fails, it's all up to it. " Li Qingshan smiled and roared at the little phoenix, "If you want to accomplish something extraordinary, how can you not challenge it with your life on the line? Go!"
The little phoenix lowered its head and listened attentively, as if it was being taught a lesson. Afterwards, it raised its elegant head and gazed at the approaching lightning. A smear of determination flashed through its eyes. Suddenly, it unfurled its wings and took to the air, welcoming the first bolt of lightning.
Boom!
The bolt of lightning collided and shone with rainbow light. The feathers that had just sprouted withered one by one, like a colorful snowstorm.
Feng Xiwu's heart suddenly tightened, while Li Qingshan silently cheered it on.
The tribulation lightning was like blades, slashing viciously against the little phoenix's young body and leaving behind horrific wounds. Although it possessed the innate ability of endless growth, the speed at which the wounds healed was nowhere near as fast as the tribulation lightning's destruction.
However, its clear cry became even more resolute and courageous, dancing about in the lightning. Even the thunder was unable to suppress it.
The corner of Li Qingshan's lips curled up. Although the little phoenix's usage of power was still very immature, it was no longer the same as when it was still a phoenix embryo. It possessed a lot of intelligence and flexibility, and it possessed a sense of bravery and determination. It was unaffected by life-threatening danger, using everything it had to fight back with everything it had.
Feng Xiwu discovered this as well. He could not help but glance at Li Qingshan. Had it been influenced by him? Phoenixes possessed a noble and pure heart, unwavering even in death, but they had never been known for their bravery.
After who knew how long, when the final rumble of thunder dispersed, the sound still lingered in Li Qingshan and Feng Xiwu's ears. The scorching light was particularly dazzling, dazzling the two of them. Afterwards, all they saw was the little phoenix gently comb its new feathers with its vermillion beak, gaining a hint of elegance and freedom.
Li Qingshan grinned and laughed aloud. Feng Xiwu closed his eyes gently and exhaled deeply.
Now this could be considered a great success!
The little phoenix flew down and transformed with a shake of its body, turning into a child that seemed to be two or three years old. It was draped in rainbow-coloured feather clothes, with seven long feathers trailing behind it. Its mind was clear and its eyes were clear, and it seemed like it had been carved from jade. Even in human form, it did not lose the bearing of a phoenix at all.
"Fucking hell, it's been far too difficult. Fortunately, I'm strong enough! Fathers, I haven't disappointed you! "
The voice was clear and enchanting, filled with naivety, but it made Feng Xiwu shudder all over. His smile froze.
Li Qingshan also scratched his head. "What did you call me?"
"Father, don't tell me you want me to call you mother?" The little phoenix blinked its eyes. It was especially cute.
"No, he's not your father. You're the son of a phoenix, so you have nothing to do with this bastard. I can call you uncle, though.
No, no, you're a phoenix, so how can you speak like that? "Feng Xiwu was thrown into chaos. This was far different from what he had imagined.
"Of course I understand my identity and origins, but if it weren't for your painstaking care and hatching, I wouldn't be who I am today. In the past, the peacock swallowed the buddha, and the buddha emerged from the peacock's back, also taking the peacock as his mother, let alone the kindness you've shown me. This form of address is the most appropriate, isn't it? As for words, that's just a small matter. There's no need for you to mind it, father. "
The little phoenix said with a tender voice. Combined with its dancing little hands, it seemed even more adorable. However, even Feng Xiwu could not refute what it said. With the phoenix's legacy, it could be described as "born with knowledge".
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