During the battle in the Blue Lotus domain, the fire phoenix had suspected Lu Zhou's identity. She thought he was an expert from the Great Void. Later on, when she thought about it, if that was the case, she would not have fought Lu Zhou alone in the Unknown Land. She would not have allowed the holy beast to leave so easily either.
Later on, to ensure her own safety and the little phoenix's safety, the fire phoenix had no choice but to entrust the little phoenix to Lu Zhou's disciple, Little Yuan 'er. Since then, she had no way of finding out Lu Zhou's true identity.
The fire phoenix was born in the ancient times. It was of the same bloodline as the fire god. It was one of the beasts with the highest status among the beasts.
In the ancient times, the proud fire phoenixes had never interacted with humans. Humans' knowledge of the fire phoenixes was limited to word of mouth and books.
Nobody had truly tamed a fire phoenix before. There was no example of a fire phoenix submitting to a human.
Similarly, the fire phoenix's understanding of humans was limited as well, even the lofty Lord Fiend God. The Fiend God who was invincible in the Great Void had only heard of some unbelievable legends. For example, he had created the greatest mountain in the Great Void, Taixuan Mountain, defeated many Great Void Supremes, crossed the Endless Ocean, and went around the Great Vortex.
There were too many legends about the Fiend God in the world.
Too many to count.
Lu Zhou nodded. He looked at the fire phoenix and said, "Don't I look like one?"
The fire phoenix was stunned.
Lu Zhou said, "I'll lend you a drop of blood essence. Do you have any objections?"
The fire phoenix had a strong opinion.
'You used the word' lend 'well. Why don't you return the blood essence?'
When he saw the fire phoenix was silent, Lu Zhou nodded in satisfaction and said, "Fire phoenix, I have a few words of advice for you."
"Please … Do tell," the fire phoenix said timidly.
"First, humans are the wisest of all beings. Even if you're not treated equally, humans should be the ones discriminating against you. If there's no need, you should keep your unnecessary pride to yourself. Second, leave the little fire phoenix in the Unknown Land. It's the same as my other mounts. They'll all become experts in the world in the future. Third, cultivate well. Don't let your fire phoenix bloodline down. If you want to earn respect, you must learn to respect humans."
After saying this, Lu Zhou waved his sleeve and said, "You may leave now."
"…"
Initially, Huo Feng wanted to complain, but when she sensed Lu Zhou's irresistible aura, she had no choice but to give up on that thought.
The fire phoenix flapped its wings slowly and said, "I hope what you said is true."
It slowly ascended to the sky and said, "Thank you for your advice."
The Fire Phoenix spread its wings, soared into the clouds, and disappeared.
The human cultivators heaved a sigh of relief as the pressure on them lessened.
Many cultivators flew over from afar.
"If I may ask, old senior, do you know anyone from the Evil Sky Pavilion?" a cultivator asked loudly.
Lu Zhou glanced at the group of cultivators and said, "You have the intention to protect Golden Court Mountain, and your courage is commendable, but you should act within your means. Everyone, please return. "
The cultivators understood the meaning behind Lu Zhou's words. They could only bow at Lu Zhou and the Fire God regretfully.
Just as they were about to turn around and leave …
"Wait."
Lu Zhou waved his arm and unleashed the Blue Lotus Scroll's healing power.
It floated towards the cultivators.
The overwhelming lifeforce immediately caused the withered plants that had been roasted by the True Flame to regain their vitality and grow.
The cultivators who were injured were healed in just a blink of an eye.
A few talented young men felt the lifeforce heal their injuries and nourish their Extraordinary Eight Meridians and dantian's sea of Qi, increasing the upper limits of their cultivation bases.
The others were overjoyed. They bowed at Lu Zhou and said, "Thank you, senior!"
Lu Zhou waved his hand, signaling for the others to leave.
This was his way of doing things.
If someone gives him a foot of respect, he would return the favor tenfold.
After the others left …
Lu Zhou glanced at the Fire God and Zhu Honggong.
With a flash, he appeared in the southern pavilion.
He saw Jiang Aijian had fed the fire phoenix's blood essence to Si Wuya. Princess Yong Ning was taking care of him at the side.
After consuming the blood essence, Si Wuya's body was flushed red. His face seemed to be plated with a layer of red.
The Fire God and Zhu Honggong entered the southern pavilion as well.
The Fire God said, "Although I hate this fire phoenix, I have to admit that its blood essence is indeed good."
Jiang Aijian nodded and said, "With the blood essence and the Extraordinary Eight Meridians, I believe he'll be able to withstand your power in no time. However … "
"However, I'm going to slumber soon," the Fire God said straightforwardly.
"Have you ever thought of continuing to exist?"
The Fire God sighed and said, "That might be the case, but it's basically impossible. The power of the consciousness has to exist in the main body. I'm already satisfied that it's able to exist until now. The longer it lasts, the weaker the power of the consciousness will become. The sooner I pass on my power to him, the more I'll die a worthy death. "
"…"
Zhu Honggong said, "Senior Fire God, you look fine now. Don't die so easily."
The Fire God glanced at him and said, "I'm different from them. I've stayed on Chongming Mountain for 100,000 years. My main body has long been sealed and damaged by the Formation. Possession isn't a long-term solution, after all. Moreover, don't you want this young man to see the light of day again? "
The others fell silent.
Li Yunzheng had never done anything wrong to them. In fact, he was willing to bear everything for his teacher.
This was a great favor to Si Wuya.
How could they repay kindness with enmity?
Li Yunzheng was not in the wrong.
Lu Zhou said, "In the past, I went to an unknown place and met Marquis Zhennan near the great wilderness. Marquis Zhennan was an ancient god. For the sake of eternal life, he placed his power and consciousness on a tree through a parasitic technique. "
The Fire God had barely finished speaking when he raised a hand to interrupt him and said, "I'd rather die."
For the Fire God, this evil technique was worse than eating a catty of flies.
"Fine, I'll respect your decision."
Although the resurrection technique was useful, it was only effective against cultivators with a main body.
The Fire God's dilemma was unsolvable.
He could only choose between him and Li Yunzheng.
The Fire God cupped his fists at Lu Zhou. "Thank you."
Even the Fire God had to show some respect to the Fiendcelestial.
Lu Zhou continued to say, "Stay in the southern pavilion. I'll look for the other three blood essences. If he wakes up, let me know. "
"Yes, master," Zhu Honggong replied.
"Senior Ji, this is the location of the passageway back to the Great Void. We won't be returning to the Great Void for now."
Princess Yong Ning hoped that Si Wuya would wake up soon as well. She bowed and said, "I hope everything goes well, Senior Ji."
Lu Zhou nodded and vanished into thin air.
…
Great Void. Xuan Pin.
Lu Zhou had just appeared in Xuan Pin Hall when a guard hurried toward him and said, "Senior Lu, Imperial Lord Xuan Pin told me to wait for you here. He said that I'll bring you to him as soon as I see you."
"What's the matter?"
Lu Zhou did not have the time to chat with Imperial Lord Xuan Pin. He did not even have the time to entertain the members of the Evil Sky Pavilion.
The guard said, "The White Emperor is a guest in Xuan Pin. He said that he won't leave until he sees you. "
"The White Emperor?"
There would be no stories without coincidences.
Initially, Lu Zhou had planned to look for Meng Zhang to retrieve his blood essence. However, since someone came to him first, he decided to ask the White Emperor.
"Yes, the White Emperor."
Lu Zhou nodded and made his way to Xuan Pin Hall.
Shortly after, he arrived at Xuan Pin Hall.
Inside the great hall.
Imperial Lord Xuan Pin was chatting and drinking with the White Emperor. They seemed to be enjoying themselves.
The laughter of the two could be heard from time to time. They were very happy.
"Pavilion Master Lu is here," the guard said.
When Imperial Lord Xuan Pin heard this, his eyes lit up. He said, "Look, he's back just like that."
The White Emperor put down his wine cup and looked out of the great hall.
Lu Zhou walked over slowly.
Imperial Lord Xuan Pin greeted him with a smile, "Pavilion Master Lu, His Majesty the White Emperor has been waiting here for a long time."
Lu Zhou looked at the White Emperor. He walked up to the wide table and sat down.
The White Emperor felt slightly awkward.
'He sat down just like that?
He didn't even greet me. Instead, he said some flattering words.
'Who cares? As long as I'm not embarrassed, the others are the ones who are embarrassed.'
The White Emperor sat down as well. He said with a smile, "Pavilion Master Lu, seeing you in person is truly better than hearing about you."
Lu Zhou did not beat around the bush as he said, "You've protected my disciple on the Lost Islands of the east for 100 years. Tell me, what do you want?"
"…"
'Uh …'
This was even more awkward.
'I'm the revered White Emperor, Bai Zhaoju, after all. I'm not here to ask for charity!'
Lu Zhou cleared his throat.
The White Emperor sat up straight and solemnly said, "I've never asked for anything in return."
Lu Zhou nodded and said, "I admire people like you. Back then, you gave me a jade token to help me enter the abyss to present the Heaven's Opening. You also ordered cultivators to wait near the Heaven's Opening. Now, you're not asking for anything in return. How admirable. "
"…"
Who in the world did not know that the Fiendgod was equipped with great treasures?
Any one of them could make the world go crazy.
Lu Zhou poured himself a cup of wine and said, "Since the White Emperor isn't asking for anything in return, I'll serve you with wine. Come, let me offer you a toast."
"…"
'It's only worth a cup of wine?'
That was the White Emperor's inner monologue.
However, in Imperial Lord Xuan Pin's opinion, it was a great surprise and pleasant surprise. After all, he had never heard of a cultivator being offered a toast by his master, much less bowing to him.
The Four Emperors of the Great Void were revered experts. Even after they left the Great Void, they were revered experts by the world. However, before their master, they were like children!
In the cultivation world where the strong preyed on the weak, the strong would never lower their heads to the weak.
The White Emperor thought of this as well. He could not help but feel relieved. He raised his cup and said, "Very well."
The two of them clinked their cups and drank.
Everything they wanted to say was contained in the wine.
Xuan Ke was the only one left, asking for a snub. 'Why didn't you ask me to drink with you, Master?'
After the two seniors finished their drinks, Xuan Ke drained his cup in one gulp. 'Mhm, good wine tastes good alone.'
Lu Zhou said.
"Coincidentally, I have something I'd like to ask you, White Emperor."
Bai Di was taken aback when he heard this. He felt as though he had fallen into a trap. Not only did he not receive anything in return, but he even had to work for someone else?
However, the word 'ask' was comforting to the ears. It was pleasing to be consulted by an expert who dominated the Great Void and was feared by the world.
"I'm flattered," the White Emperor said with a smile.
"Do you know where the God of Zhi Ming is now?" Lu Zhou asked.
When Bai Di heard this question, he was still smiling in the first second, but in the next second, his smile froze and disappeared. He said, "Pavilion Master Lu, what is this for?"
Lu Zhou said frankly, "I have something important to do. I must find it."
"I'm afraid I can't help you with this," the White Emperor said.
"What's the reason?" Lu Zhou asked.
"I'm indebted to the God of Zhi Ming. I've promised it that I won't reveal its whereabouts," the White Emperor said.
PS: Now that I know the identity of the main character, I finally understand why he still puts on airs when he's facing Lan Xihe and the ten god corpses, right? Now that I think about it, the so-called experts in the past were not even worthy of the Fiendgod's attention. Moreover, their persona would not change.
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