Looking at the agitated Vermilion Bird, Gu Zheng walked over with a smile.
"Stop daydreaming and quickly follow them. I'll wait for you to be reborn."
Hearing Gu Zheng's teasing words and Feng Ying, who was slowly leaving, Zhu Niao put away her excitement and said to Gu Zheng with a serious expression, "I'll remember this favor in my heart and will never forget it."
"We're all friends, so don't be so calculative. Moreover, once you become stronger, you'll be able to help me do many things. I won't be soft-hearted. Let's go, don't make them wait for too long," Gu Zheng said with a laugh.
"I'll go first!"
Zhu Niao did not say anything else and turned to walk in that direction.
"You're really generous, giving away such good things. Don't you know that this will allow you to progress more smoothly and easily?" Seeing Zhu Niao and the others disappear into the distance, Elder Xiong looked at Gu Zheng with a serious expression.
Gu Zheng grinned and saw the doubt in Elder Xiong's eyes as he confidently said, "I'm confident that I have the strength to break through. Right now, the only thing stopping me is the accumulation of power. There's still a small problem."
That's right, that small problem was not small at all. However, he felt that it would not be difficult to solve as he already had a plan in mind.
"You're really confident. Although I don't know what you're relying on, just say it directly," Elder Xiong said with a smile.
At this moment, they finally treated Gu Zheng as a true friend. Before, they had only done it to repay his kindness. If they completed it, they would not hesitate to leave. However, now that it was his matter, it was their matter as well. There was a kind of unconditional trust between them. This was also a decision they had made because of Gu Zheng's personality.
"Right now, there really isn't anything else. Apart from the place we were going, there are some other small things that I need to do alone."
Gu Zheng naturally understood what they meant and felt very happy. As long as he did not do anything stupid, he could completely trust the two of them and help him do some things. However, after thinking about it, it seemed that there was nothing he could do at this stage.
"Your companions, on our way here, we found them in a city. Is it related to what you said?" Elder Xiong asked.
"Yes, it's even related to the Demon God." Gu Zheng looked at Elder Xiong's surprised face and continued, "However, this Demon God is in an extremely weak state and is hiding in a place that can't be found. Not only is it controlling my friend, it even has clues about my other friend. Therefore, it's impossible to find and kill it by force."
"However, I already have a plan in mind. I just need a bit of time."
"Then can you tell me more details? No, I'll give you some advice. "White Bear immediately took over when she heard this, as if it was her own business.
"Me too, me too. Although I don't get along with you, I can reluctantly make a move because you helped my sister. Anyway, I have nothing to do for a while. I have already prayed before, and they will be careful and hide."
Wan 'er, who had been pretending to be invisible, also came over and said to Gu Zheng generously, as if it was his blessing that she helped him.
"You're just a child. What can you help me with? Why don't you stay here and cheer me on? It's reassuring. Maybe I'll even appreciate your kindness. Why don't you come with me? Do you want me to fight the enemy or protect you?" Gu Zheng glanced at her and said those sad words.
Sure enough, after hearing this sentence, her smiling face immediately drooped.
"Just you wait. Don't beg me." Wan 'er angrily sat to the side and no longer looked at them. However, her little ears moved slightly, listening to them.
"It's like this. My rough plan is like this." Gu Zheng did not refuse and directly told her the plan in his heart. "I have someone down there. As long as the other party is still there."
"I will say that you are in cahoots with that woman. You are here to capture me and give me to someone else. I will tell my sister. Then I will see how you deny it."
After Gu Zheng finished speaking, Wan 'er stood up and loudly groaned at Gu Zheng.
Then, she ignored Gu Zheng and rushed to the sealed stone. Obviously, it would not be easy for her to forcefully take it away. Looking at Gu Zheng's mocking eyes, she coldly snorted and jumped down. She ran inside and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"Your plan doesn't seem to have any flaws. Since the other party is hiding there, and there's also that friend of yours that you can't control, they obviously won't run away. However, you really don't need my help to go down there. At least, I can help you if there's anything."
Old Xiong thought carefully, but he could not find anything that could be fixed. The plan was perfect. There was only one last point that was a little dangerous.
"It is better not to go to that place. I have good karma to protect my body, and with the help of someone I know, I will be fine down there." Gu Zheng shook his head and rejected Old Xiong's suggestion. "We still have some time now. It is better to adjust our condition. After we go down there, there will be unknown dangers waiting for us."
Old Xiong did not insist. After all, there would not be any danger down there. Anyone with a bit of cultivation would know that. No one would want to pay an unbearable price.
For the next period of time, Gu Zheng and Old Xiong chatted as they waited patiently. The Vermilion Bird would take a long time to come out. The main thing was that they had to return the Li Ring to Gu Zheng after they were done with their business.
That's right, Gu Zheng was only lending it to them. He would not give it back to them. Even if the Li Ring belonged to her clan, he would only respect the opinion of one person, and that was Elder Huo Feng. After all, the Li Ring was given to him by her. If she wanted it back, he would give it to her without a second thought. However, the others would not.
Besides, the Li Ring had already become one with him. It was like his left and right arm. How could he give it away?
While they were discussing some issues, Elder Huo Feng's body had already been sent down.
"Miss Bai, Elder Huo Feng has returned. However, he is still in a deep coma. This is the Li Ring in his hand. It has already been activated. He can release Purifying Flame at any time," Feng Ying said respectfully.
"Where is Elder Huo Feng? I will go take a look." Bai Jiu did not take the Li Ring from Bai Jiu. Instead, she stood up from her seat. There was a trace of anxiety between her brows.
Elder Huo Feng was probably the person she was most familiar with in the entire clan. She could still clearly remember that it was Elder Huo Feng who taught her for a long time when she was young. They had a very deep relationship. Even though she knew that Elder Huo Feng was severely injured, she still could not control her actions when she saw him.
"In the treatment room next door. Fifth Elder has already begun to check on her condition." Seeing Bai Jiu rush out like a gust of wind, Feng Ying hurriedly shouted from behind. At the same time, she hurriedly chased after Bai Jiu and entered the treatment room next door.
Although it was called a treatment room, it was actually just a relatively wide lava pool. There was a stone platform carved with talismans in the middle. At this moment, the unconscious Elder Huo Feng was lying on the stone platform. Not far from them, Bai Jiu was anxiously asking a middle-aged man.
"Miss Bai, please don't be anxious. There is nothing wrong with Elder Huo Feng's body. As long as he recuperates for a period of time, he will definitely wake up. However …" Elder Wu hesitated as he spoke. He did not know if he should continue speaking.
"However what? Hurry up and tell me! " Bai Jiu was originally relieved when she heard that Elder Huo Feng was fine. However, she was now worried again.
"There is a special force in the depths of Elder Huo Feng's body. That force has greatly suppressed his cultivation. Even if Elder Huo Feng wakes up, his cultivation will not be able to recover completely. As for who it is, I'm afraid we will have to wait for Elder Huo Feng to find out." Fifth Elder said with some regret.
In fact, as an Early Sage-to-be, he could completely identify the person who had placed the restriction on Elder Huo Feng. After all, at that time, there were not many people who could subdue Elder Huo Feng. However, he did not say it out loud.
Because there was no need for that. At this moment, they were completely not fated to enter the Untainted World. No matter what happened in the outside world, as long as it did not affect this place, they would not go out again. The others also understood that basically, they would not come here to seek revenge. Everything could be written off.
Yes, it was none other than that Old Ancestor. However, he knew that there was a restriction on Elder Huo Feng's body, but he did not remove it. Naturally, no one knew about the enmity between them. If Gu Zheng did not deliberately pull her out, she would have died inside. Anyway, Gu Zheng only asked her to stay alive, and she did it. For Gu Zheng's sake, she even healed her injuries. She was already benevolent enough.
"Then is there any way to recover Elder Huo Feng's cultivation?" Bai Jiu naturally knew that the person who could suppress Elder Huo Feng was definitely not a nobody. Moreover, they were trapped here. Even if they wanted to take revenge, they would not be able to do so.
Putting aside her relationship with Elder Huo Feng, she would be the strongest fighting force of the Phoenix Clan even if she recovered her cultivation. Moreover, she would be a great help in suppressing the thing inside, allowing the entire clan to breathe a sigh of relief. At least, they would not have to be in such a tense state all the time.
"It's not difficult, especially here. There are two ways." Elder Wu paused for a moment, then continued, "The fastest way is to use the Cleansing Glass Flame to completely remove the seal on Elder Huo Feng. Unfortunately, there is no way to condense the Cleansing Glass Flame in our clan. Moreover, even the Fire Seed has been lost. We can't even comprehend it. It's not realistic to create something out of nothing at this stage."
Speaking until here, Elder Wu smiled bitterly. After the great battle, even their most powerful magical art had been lost. It was really unbelievable. However, he also believed that the Dragon Clan and the Qilin Clan had also lost their inheritance. After all, the intensity of the battle was far beyond their imagination. They did not have time to set up a backup plan at all.
However, when Elder Huo Feng woke up, this problem would naturally be solved. Because she knew how to condense the Fire Seed. As long as she could condense the Fire Seed, she could let the other clansmen comprehend it. It seemed like the heavens had given them a glimmer of hope by choosing to suppress this place.
"What about the second way?" Bai Jiu did not dwell on this question, even though Feng Ying behind her had a Cleansing Glass Flame left behind by Elder Huo Feng.
"The second way is much simpler. When Elder Huo Feng wakes up, he can completely recuperate below. It's just that it will take a long time." Compared to the Phoenix Clan's almost immortal life, the 'long time' that she mentioned was obviously not short.
"The length of time is not important. It's fine as long as he can recover." The worry between Bai Jiu's brows had obviously lessened.
"Miss Bai, we need to take action now. Otherwise, there will be changes if we delay!" Feng Ying behind her quickly interrupted.
"Miss Bai, actually, we have a better choice. You don't have to …" Elder Wu naturally knew what was going on and tried to persuade her again.
"I know, but we have a new way now. You don't know how Elder Huo Feng will come back. At least, you don't need to sacrifice me for the time being." Bai Jiu understood the other party's meaning. However, compared to sacrificing the lives of ten of her clansmen, it was better for her to bear the responsibility herself. "Now, I have a Cleansing Glass Flame in my hand. It's enough to replace me."
At this moment, Elder Wu finally noticed the Li Ring in Feng Ying's hand. It was impossible for him not to recognize it. "The heavens are really protecting our clan."
Everyone objected. There were even many clansmen who volunteered to replace Bai Jiu. However, Bai Jiu was still stubborn. But now, there was finally another choice. Bai Jiu did not need to sacrifice herself.
"Let's go! Go up and thank them again. Although they can't come down, we can't let them stay up there for nothing. " Bai Jiu took the Li Ring from Feng Ying's hand and instructed indifferently. "Fifth Elder, I'll leave Elder Huo Feng to you for the time being."
After saying that, she sped up and left without waiting for the other two to say anything.
"Fifth Elder, I'll leave it to you! I'll take my leave first! "
Fifth Elder nodded. Looking at Feng Ying who was leaving, he turned around and began to get busy. He carried out a more detailed inspection on her to avoid missing anything.
Bai Jiu walked all the way to the bottom. As if sensing something, the moment she stepped in, heads popped out from the magma below. Counting carefully, there were at least 50 heads. All of them looked at Bai Jiu, their eyes filled with worry. However, when they saw the Li Ring in Bai Jiu's hand, they were filled with joy.
No one disturbed her, but their heads turned slightly as she moved forward, watching her.
Very quickly, Bai Jiu arrived in front of the huge tree. Golden light dots fell from the huge tree and gathered in front of her. Starting from the bottom of her feet, they quickly formed a resplendent golden bridge that led to the center of the black shadow on the wall.
Bai Jiu turned around and saw her clansmen looking at her with excitement, concern, and worry. She took a deep breath and said loudly.
"From today onwards, the other party will be suppressed here forever, and we will become their stone of suppression. As long as they don't disperse, we will never leave!"
"Our blood feud will never be extinguished!"
Her impassioned words continued to reverberate in this huge space, showing her determination.
"Never be extinguished!"
When the other phoenixes heard Bai Jiu's words, they shouted excitedly. As their aura boiled, huge pillars exploded on the surface of the magma. The splashing magma seemed to be their anger.
In this place, no phoenix's cultivation was lower than the late stage of Grand Luo. There were even four Sage-to-be Elders. They were the absolute power that suppressed this place. They were almost all the strength of the phoenix clan.
Bai Jiu closed her eyes slightly. Then, she picked up the Li Ring and put it on her wrist.
Boom!
A pure white flame ignited on her body. Not only did it not cause any discomfort, it made Bai Jiu's aura even stronger. It was as if she was the incomparably dazzling light that wanted to purify all her enemies.
In the next moment, she stepped onto the golden bridge. Without moving, the bridge automatically pulled her forward. Under everyone's gaze, Bai Jiu's figure quickly arrived in front of the black shadow.
Those shadows seemed to be afraid of the light on her body. When she approached, a small gap was forcefully squeezed out. In the depths of the gap was a void that no one could see through. No one knew where it led to.
Bai Jiu stepped in without any hesitation. Even though the gap was still there, the moment she stepped in, the people outside could no longer see or feel her aura. It was as if she had disappeared from this world.
Everyone outside started to become nervous. Although there should be no problem with the Li Ring and the Cleansing Glass Fire in their hearts, they couldn't help but worry. They were afraid that an accident would happen.
Time passed by slowly. The time that usually passed in the blink of an eye felt so long to everyone. It was as if every breath felt like a long time had passed.
The gap was still open. Even though everyone was staring at it, they didn't know what was happening inside.
It was as if a day had passed, or perhaps a year had passed. Under such torment, they didn't know how much time had passed. Suddenly, they heard a soft sound in their ears. Then, something with red flames was thrown out of the gap and landed directly on the magma.
Everyone subconsciously looked over and realized that it was the Li Ring. Bai Jiu, who was supposed to be holding the Li Ring, didn't go out.
"Splash!"
A phoenix instantly flew out from the magma. When its small body landed on the ground, it had already transformed into a handsome man. He had waist-length red hair and a beautiful face. At first glance, one could even mistake him for a woman.
"What are you doing! Elder Piao! "Someone shouted at him from inside.
"I'm going up. I can't let Miss Bai sacrifice herself inside!"
Elder Piao only left behind a sentence. In the next moment, his figure disappeared. The others didn't even have a chance to persuade him.
"Let him go. Sigh!"
A faintly discernible sigh sounded in everyone's ears. They seemed to understand why. Everyone also understood. Elder Piao's love for Bai Jiu was something that everyone knew. Even though he was in great pain, he still had to go out and seek a chance at survival.
The hubbub just now quieted down again. Everyone looked at the wall at the same time.
The gap was already slowly closing. Soon, it was completely pieced together and returned to its original state. Everyone knew that if there was no way outside, Bai Jiu might never be able to come out.
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